HT Evening News Brief Nov 5: Ronaldo retires from international football; Chawri Bazar building collapse kills 2

Here's a quick recap of the day's top headlines from India, the world and the field of sports and entertainment. Good evening! Here's your 5-minute wrap of the day's top headlines from across the country, the world and the field of sports and entertainment.Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football.Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from international footballPortugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner confirmed his decision through a video shared on social media. Ronaldo led Portugal to Euro 2016 glory and signed off as international football's all-time leading goalscorer and most-capped player, with 146 goals in 234 appearances. Read more here.Delhi Police informed MCD of illegal construction at Chawri Bazar building months ago, say officialsThe Delhi Police had informed Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) officials about unauthorised construction at the three-storey building in Chawri Bazar that collapsed on Thursday nearly five months ago, but no action was taken by the civic body, officials aware of the matter said. Read the HT exclusive report here.Flights diverted across Europe over bomb alerts, 2nd such incident this weekAirlines reportedly scrambled to divert several passenger flights across Europe because of bomb threats for the second day this week on Thursday. Among the carriers that diverted flights were Wizz Air Holdings Plc and Aer Lingus. The first diversion report came in regarding a passenger Airbus A320 aircraft flying the Dublin-Rome route. Read more here. ‘Boss prepping next phase’: Iran jabs team Trump as Vance blames war for midterms lossIranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Thursday hit out at JD Vance after the US vice president blamed the war on Iran for the Republican Party's losses in the midterm elections. The Iranian diplomat accused the Donald Trump administration of refusing to accept the consequences of the war. Read more here.Alia Bhatt shares BTS pics of daughter Raha and Ranbir Kapoor from Ramayana setsThe most anticipated film of the year, Ramayana, has finally released in theatres today. Starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Nitesh Tiwari's film is an adaptation of Valmiki's epic and also draws from other sources of the story, including Tulsidas' Ramcharitmanas. Ranbir has been receiving positive reviews for his performance in the film. Read here.Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.Read More