Jammu and Kashmir's ruling National Conference is facing internal dissent following the cabinet expansion on October 27, which saw four new ministers inducted into Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's council. Approximately 15 to 16 dissident legislators held multiple closed-door meetings, including one at the residence of legislator Justice Hasnain Masoodi, to strategise their demands. The disgruntled lawmakers are seeking an overhaul of the cabinet, calling for the removal of ministers who have completed two years in office. Resentment grew after senior figures, including six-time MLA Mubarak Gul, were left out of ministerial positions. Meanwhile, Member of Parliament Aga Ruhullah resigned, prompting accusations against the Bharatiya Janata Party regarding attempts to split the party. However, the BJP dismissed claims of orchestrating 'Operation Lotus', maintaining that the ongoing friction is strictly an internal matter of the National Conference. The dissident group is scheduled to meet party patriarch Farooq Abdullah to discuss grievances and resolve the deadlock. Four fishermen from Chennai have been found dead in Nellore and five others remain missing after their boat capsized during Cyclone Murasu. The nine fishermen had set out from Kasimedu fishing harbour into the Bay of Bengal despite cyclone warnings. Following the recovery of the bodies along the Andhra Pradesh coast, search operations remain underway to locate the remaining five crew members. The Tamil Nadu government highlighted severe safety protocol lapses, noting that the vessel lacked proper safety gear and insurance, and was operating past its functional lifespan. Authorities have ordered a detailed inquiry into the boat owner. Air quality across the national capital remained in the severe and hazardous category ahead of Diwali, with multiple monitoring stations recording an Air Quality Index crossing the 400 and near-500 mark. Areas including Rohini and IIT Delhi recorded severe levels above 470, while thick layers of smog reduced visibility across landmarks such as the Akshardham temple. Health advisories highlighted severe risks of respiratory distress, particularly for children and the elderly. Meanwhile, ground data revealed over 2,700 farm fire cases registered in Punjab till November 5, with Tarn Taran district recording the highest number of stubble burning incidents. Political contention intensified over agricultural fires as authorities face persistent challenges in checking seasonal pollution levels. The toxic atmospheric conditions also led to sporting disruptions, including the shifting of the India-Sri Lanka ODI from Delhi to Visakhapatnam due to hazardous weather conditions. A massive fire broke out at a mobile battery shop located in Puri Plaza, 13 Block Chain Wali Gali in Delhi's Karol Bagh Ghaffar Market. The blaze, which prima facie originated from a ground-floor mobile battery shop, reportedly spread up to the fourth floor and affected at least three adjacent buildings. Firefighting teams battled the flames for over seven hours before bringing the blaze under control, while cooling operations continued. A total of 22 fire service units, alongside additional water bowsers and lighting equipment, were deployed to manage the situation. Firefighters faced significant difficulties maneuvering equipment through narrow lanes measuring around 10 to 11 feet in width, requiring pipes to be drawn from tenders parked at a distance. Delhi Police suspect battery overcharging as the possible cause, though the exact source will be ascertained after cooling operations conclude. No casualties or injuries were reported as the market was empty at night, though extensive property damage occurred. Students tackled complex ethical dilemmas during the inter-school debate competition hosted by Vasant Valley School. The competition featured motions ranging from the morality of bringing children into the world to human experimentation and the c
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