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At least three people were killed and three others critically injured after a car crashed into pedestrians near the North Hollywood Metro station in Los Angeles on Tuesday evening. The incident took place shortly before 6 pm along North Lankershim Boulevard, where the vehicle reportedly also struck a food stand near a bus stop.

The injured were rushed to nearby hospitals, while the driver was also hospitalised in critical condition. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said the victims included street vendors and pedestrians.

Delhi’s air quality remained in the ‘very poor’ category on Wednesday, November 11, with the city recording an AQI of 301, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Of the 59 monitoring stations, 56 recorded AQI levels above 200, while 29 reported readings above 300. Chhawla recorded the highest AQI at 398.

The CPCB has also addressed concerns over differences between its readings and those shown on private apps, as well as data gaps during extreme pollution episodes. The board said its monitoring system excludes hourly particulate matter readings above its calibrated range of 1,000 micrograms per cubic metre, which can leave gaps in AQI calculations during severe pollution spikes.

Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings have completed a player swap ahead of IPL 2027, with Hardik Pandya moving to PBKS and Arshdeep Singh joining MI. Both players will join their new franchises for a fee of Rs 18 crore.

Hardik, MI's captain since 2024, leaves after three seasons following his return from Gujarat Titans. Arshdeep departs PBKS after eight seasons, having taken 111 wickets, the most by any bowler for the franchise.

Actor Sonu Sood took to X to flag the physical strain faced by airport and hotel staff working 10-12-hour shifts while standing. He urged airport authorities, lounges and hospitality businesses to make proper seating arrangements mandatory for employees.

Calling rest a basic matter of dignity, Sood said staff should have access to high stools or seating whenever work permits. He stressed that providing employees with rest is not a privilege but a basic requirement for humane working conditions.

A Russian paraglider was rescued on November 10 after getting entangled in high-tension electric wires along the Mandi-Padder National Highway in Himachal Pradesh. A 16-member SDRF team, assisted by a 56-metre crane, carried out the rescue operation.

The team used a belay safety system during the rope rescue. The paraglider was conscious and able to speak before being shifted to a hospital for first aid, SDRF officials said.