November 13, 2026: At least 23 people were killed in a major road accident near Kaziranga in Assam, prompting Prime Minister Narendra Modi to announce ex-gratia assistance for the victims. Meanwhile, Delhi's air quality remained in the Very Poor category with an AQI of 361, the four-day Chhath festival began with the Nahay-Khay ritual, and security forces intensified search operations in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar following the killing of two Special Police Officers.
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- 23 Killed in Road Accident Near Kaziranga in Assam; PM Announces Ex-Gratia: At least 23 people died after a passenger Traveller collided with an oncoming trailer at Rangajan near Kaziranga in Assam. The passenger vehicle was travelling towards Nagaon and was carrying more than 35 people. Several others were injured. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced ex-gratia assistance for the victims.
- Delhi's Air Quality Remains Very Poor, AQI Recorded at 361: According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi-NCR continued to experience Very Poor air quality. Delhi's Air Quality Index stood at 361 at 7 PM on November 13. The India Meteorological Department has forecast mist and shallow fog across most parts of the national capital during the following morning.
- Search Intensifies for Three Terrorists in Kishtwar After Killing of Two SPOs: Security forces have intensified operations in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district following the recovery of the bodies of two Special Police Officers. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha paid tribute to the personnel and expressed condolences to their families. A search operation is underway to track three suspected terrorists.
- Chhath Festival Begins Across Bihar with Nahay-Khay Ritual: The four-day Chhath festival began on November 13 with the traditional Nahay-Khay ritual. Dedicated to the worship of the Sun God, the festival is being observed with prayers, traditional food preparations and devotional songs across Bihar and other parts of the country.
- Army Hospital Successfully Performs Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery on Soldier: Army Hospital (Research and Referral) in New Delhi successfully performed Deep Brain Stimulation surgery on a 33-year-old serving soldier suffering from young-onset Parkinson's disease. According to the Defence Ministry, the condition had severely affected the soldier's functional abilities.
- National Tribal Pride March Begins in Jharkhand Ahead of Birsa Munda's 151st Birth Anniversary: The National Tribal Pride March was flagged off from Ulihatu in Jharkhand's Khunti district, the birthplace of Bhagwan Birsa Munda. The march marks his 151st birth anniversary and Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas.
- 57th International Film Festival of India to Begin in Goa on November 20: The 57th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will take place in Goa from November 20 to 28, 2026. The nine-day festival will follow the theme 'Stories Without Borders'. Goa Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant attended the curtain-raiser press conference.
- Massive Search Operations Continue in Kishtwar's Dachhan Forests: Security forces have launched extensive Cordon and Search Operations across the Dachhan-Marwah forests and adjoining areas of Kishtwar. The operations began after the recovery of the bullet-riddled bodies of two missing Special Police Officers.
- Jammu and Kashmir Cabinet Meets in Jammu Following Darbar Move: The Jammu and Kashmir Cabinet, headed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, was scheduled to meet in Jammu at 3:30 PM on November 13. The meeting marks the Cabinet's first gathering in the winter capital following the recent Darbar Move.
- Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay Distributes Cakes to Children Ahead of Children's Day: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay visited a government school in Chennai's Kolathur and distributed cakes to children ahead of Children's Day, observed on November 14. The state government has also issued instructions to school principals regarding celebrations.
