The big news: Delhi schools closed today as air pollution chokes city, and nine other top stories
Hillary Clinton's emails were cleared by the FBI again, and India jumped a place to the second spot in the global business optimism rankings.
A look at the headlines right now:
- Schools will remain closed for the next three days, says Arvind Kejriwal as pollution levels rise: The chief minister said construction and demolition work in the Capital would be put on hold for five days, starting November 7.
- Hillary Clinton did not leak any sensitive information through her emails, says FBI: It is unclear whether the agency's announcement will have an effect on her prospects, with just two days to go before the country votes for a new president.
- India rises to second place in global business optimism index: The Grant Thornton International Business Report for the July-September quarter has attributed the rise to the GST regime and other policy reforms.
- AAP MLA Rituraj Govind, former BJP legislator arrested for fracas during Chhat Puja event near Delhi: Section 144 had been enforced in the Aman Vihar area to prevent further problems.
- Road accidents caused by smog kill six in Haryana, UP: Poor visibility led to pile-ups on major highways, leaving several others injured.
- Missing JNU student’s mother detained along with several others during protest at India Gate: The police action came hours after Arvind Kejriwal said the president will ask the Home Ministry for help to trace Najeeb Ahmad.
- Two Indian soldiers killed in 'unprovoked firing' by Pakistani Army along LoC in J&K’ s Poonch district: Officials said that at least one civilian was wounded during Sunday's cross-border firing in the Krishna Ghati region.
- Defence, trade and security discussions to dominate UK PM Theresa May's visit to India: On November 4, United Kingdom announced changes to its visa approval policy for non-European Union citizens, which stands to affect Indian professionals.
- Nearly 40 killed in Islamic State attacks around Iraq as army tries to capture Mosul: Two suicide bombers detonated ambulances in the cities of Tikrit and Samarra.
- Donald Trump rushed off stage during campaign speech after security scare: Secret Service agents took the Republican candidate backstage after a man in the crowd shouted that someone had a gun.
