Cyclone Akvan is moving towards the Andhra coast by November 19, the meteorological department said on November 15. Meanwhile, sirens sounded in Bahrain after Iran’s Guards claimed a drone attack. In Mumbai, Mahanagar Gas hiked CNG prices by ₹1.5 per kg, while the Maharashtra government urged farmers to complete e-KYC.
Cyclone Akvan to move towards Andhra coast by November 19, rainfall expected in Tamil Nadu, Bengal
A depression over the southeast and adjoining southwest Bay of Bengal is likely to strengthen into a severe cyclonic storm by November 17, the meteorological department said on Sunday (November 15, 2026). Cyclone Akvan is expected to cause rains in north coastal districts in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal area, it said. The department announced that the cyclone is expected to move towards the Andhra Pradesh coast around November 19.
Sirens sound in Bahrain as Iran’s Guards claim drone attack
Sirens sounded in Bahrain and authorities told residents to seek shelter on Sunday (November 15, 2026) as Iran’s Guards said they had attacked a military base in the Gulf nation. Alarm sirens blared, according to an AFP journalist, while authorities posted several alerts on social media, instructing people to shelter, but did not specify the source of the threat.
Maharashtra government urges drought-hit farmers to complete e-KYC, obtain Farmer IDs to access benefits
The Maharashtra government’s Relief and Rehabilitation Department on Saturday (November 14) urged drought-affected farmers across the State to complete their e-KYC verification and obtain Farmer IDs at the earliest to ensure they can access financial assistance and benefits under various Central and State government schemes.
Congress wants to contest 181 seats in 2027 UP polls, indicates Akhilesh
Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav indicated on Saturday (November 14, 2026) that the Congress has expressed its wish to contest 181 seats in the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls, while asserting that the INDIA bloc would remain united to defeat the ruling BJP in the State.
Mahanagar Gas hikes CNG prices in Mumbai by ₹1.5/kg, sixth hike since May
Amid rising costs of input gas, Mahanagar Gas Ltd (MGL) increased prices of compressed natural gas (CNG) at their retail outlets ₹1.5 per kg\. Effective November 15, CNG in Mumbai would be priced at ₹91.5 per kg in Mumbai.
Megaspeed says Alice Huang left company in August 2025
Megaspeed said on Sunday (November 15, 2026) that Chinese businesswoman Alice Huang, whose ties to former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang raised U.S. national security concerns, had officially left Megaspeed on August 30, 2025, and had no current role at the Singapore-based company.
NIA arrests deported accused in Sri Lanka human trafficking case at Bengaluru airport
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday (November 13, 2026) arrested Pudumadam Imran, an absconding accused in the Sri Lankan human trafficking case, after he was deported from Sri Lanka and handed over to Indian authorities. Mr. Imran was detained by Sri Lankan authorities based on an Interpol Red Notice issued at the request of the NIA. Following his repatriation to India, an NIA team arrested him at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru on November 13.
Air India resumes direct flights to New York, Newark after easing of airspace curbs
Air India on Sunday (November 15, 2026) said it has resumed non-stop flights to New York and Newark from Delhi and Mumbai, following the reopening of a restricted airspace, reducing overall travel time by up to five hours.
Mizoram village revels in return of World War II-hit festival
A village in south-central Mizoram’s Lunglei district has revelled in the return of a festival that was an indirect casualty of the Second World War 80 years ago. Serkawn, about 175 km south of Aizawl, the State’s capital, organised the Serkawn Contest from 1932 to 1946 to celebrate the musical heritage and emerging creative talent in the erstwhile Lushai Hills. It was not held in 1942 due to World War 2, but the toll the conflict took on the global economy killed the concert after four years.