Latest Updates: Right-wing group demands cancellation of Vir Das show in Bengaluru

Right-wing activists submitted a memorandum to Bengaluru police seeking cancellation of the show by popular comedian Vir Das at Chowdaiah Memorial Hall in Malleswaram on November 10, alleging that he had defamed India and women in his previous programmes. The representation was given to Vyalikaval police. “We’ve received the memorandum and will act on it after discussions with senior officials,” an officer said. No complaint has been registered yet.

Stirring up a fresh controversy, Karnataka Congress working president Satish Jarkiholi has claimed that the word ‘Hindu’ is Persian and has an unpleasant meaning. “Do an internet search to find out the meaning of the word (Hindu). It is not yours. Then why are you placing it at such an exalted position? If you understand its meaning, you will be ashamed. The meaning of the word Hindu is very dirty,” said the senior Congress MLA from Yamakanmardi during ‘Mane manege Buddha, Basava, Ambedkar’ (Buddha, Basava Ambedkar to every household) event organised by Manav Bandhutva Vedike on Sunday.

A five-year-old boy who was administered an injection for fever by a woman quack in Rajapalayam on November 4 died two days later on Sunday after he experienced pain and swelling on his legs. The Virudhunagar district police arrested Agnes Catherine, 47, on Monday based on a complaint from the health department.

Delhi recorded the warmest November day on Monday since 2008 as the maximum temperature rose to 33 degrees Celsius, four notches above normal, at Safdarjung, the city’s base station. The day temperature remained high mostly due to easterly winds, which bring warmer air, and clear sky, said experts.

Delhi's air quality staying below the “severe” range for the third straight day, Delhi government on Monday decided to reopen primary classes from Wednesday and revoke the work-from-home measures for 50% of its staff that it announced late last week.