Top news of the day: PM modi says armed Naxals defeated, but warns of ‘dimagi Naxals’; Congress donations see biggest drop in a decade; and more

‘Dimagi Naxals’ instigating people against Constitution and democracy: PM Modi as Maoists eliminatedTargeting political opponents, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said armed Maoists had been eliminated, but “dimagi Naxals” (ideological supporters) had infiltrated several political parties and organisations and were instigating people against the Constitution and democracy. “We must identify and defeat such elements and secure the country,” Mr. Modi said, while celebrating Deepavali with security personnel at a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp in Bastar, Chhattisgarh.Congress donations fall nearly 75%, sharpest decline in a decadeThe Congress party's receipts from donations above ₹20,000 plunged nearly 75% to ₹130.69 crore in 2025-26, the steepest annual fall in such contributions in a decade, an analysis of the party's filings with the Election Commission shows. The party had received ₹517.39 crore in such contributions in 2024-25, according to its 2024-25 contribution report submitted to the commission.Delhi wakes up to toxic haze on Deepavali, close to ‘severe’ AQI at 383Delhi was enveloped in a haze of toxic air on the morning of Deepavali, with the city's air quality nearing the 'severe' category with an Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 383. Of the 54 monitoring stations across the city, 24 recorded 'severe' air quality, while the remaining stations were in the 'very poor' category. Jahangirpuri recorded the highest AQI at 450, followed by RK Puram at 448, according to the Sameer app.Chawri Bazar building collapse: Death toll rises to seven; body of 66-year-old recovered on third dayThe death toll in the Chawri Bazar building collapse in Old Delhi rose to seven, on Deepavai, after another body was recovered from the rubble, nearly three days after the under-construction three-storey building collapsed. The deceased was identified as Luchhuman Mukhiya, 66, and a resident of Village Jakauli in Bihar’s Darbhanga district. The mortal remains were shifted to Dr. Lalit Narayan Mishra Memorial (LNJP) Hospital for further proceedings.Riyadh financial district targeted in missile attack, Aramco tower damaged: witnessesMultiple witnesses told that Riyadh's financial district was targeted and the area's Aramco tower was damaged, after the Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen's Houthis said it had intercepted missiles launched by the group. "Aramco tower in KAFD has been targeted, that's the sure thing," said one witness, referring to the King Abdullah Financial District. Two other witnesses confirmed seeing damage to the building.Israeli President picks Gadi Eisenkot, Netanyahu rival, to try to form governmentIsrael’s president chose Gadi Eisenkot, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s strongest rival, to try ‌to form a new government following a deadlocked election that left neither man with ​a clear path to power. Mr. Netanyahu, Israel’s longest-serving leader, is fighting to stay in ⁠office after his religious-nationalist coalition lost its majority in an October 27 election but still emerged as the largest bloc in parliament.J&K: 4 police personnel, including SHO, injured as bus rams police vehicle in RambanFour police personnel, including a Station House Officer (SHO), sustained minor injuries after their vehicle overturned when it was hit by a bus on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway near Chanderkote in Ramban district, officials said. The accident occurred shortly after the police vehicle joined the escort of BJP leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Sunil Sharma as his convoy entered Chanderkote jurisdiction while travelling from Srinagar to Jammu, the officials said.One child dead, 269 treated for burn injuries in T.N. during DeepavaliOne child succumbed to burn injuries, and 269 people were treated for firecracker-related burns across Tamil Nadu during the Deepavali festivities, according to official data tracking emergencies over a 24-hour window .As per the official bulletin, the state 108 emergency ambulance network received 16,079 calls between 7 a.m. on November 7 and 7 a.m. on November 8 .Of the total distress calls, 2,475 were related to accidents, 396 for minor injuries, and 98 specifically for burn injuries.Stock markets begin Samvat 2083 on a firm note in special Muhurat tradingBenchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended marginally lower in the special Deepavali Muhurat trading session amid profit-taking by investors after a seven-day rally. Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended marginally lower in the special Deepavali Muhurat trading session on Sunday (November 8, 2026) amid profit-taking by investors after a seven-day rally.Japan’s Tashima rates FIFA election chances at 20%-30% in challenge to InfantinoJapan Football Association Honorary President Kozo Tashima said governance was FIFA’s biggest problem as he outlined his ​platform for next year’s presidential election, while rating his chances of ‌unseating incumbent Gianni Infantino at 20% to 30%. Mr. Tashima ​announced on Thursday (November 5, 2026) that he intended to run ⁠in the March election, becoming the first Japanese candidate to seek world football’s top job.Pakistan beat India by three wickets in U-19 Asia CupPakistan defeated India by three wickets in their men’s U-19 Asia Cup match in Oman on Sunday (November 8, 2026). India were bowled out for a modest 208 and Pakistan, after a top-order wobble, managed to complete the chase, with Hamza Zahoor taking the team home with an excellent, unbeaten 100 off 108 balls after coming in at number seven.