UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman is facing intensifying calls to resign after far-right protesters attacked police following her comments against a pro-Palestinian march. Braverman had branded the march a "hate march" and called for it to be banned. Critics accused her of inflaming tensions that led to clashes between police and far-right groups at the Cenotaph. Labour condemned Braverman's divisive words and impact. Many blamed her rhetoric for the violence and urged Prime Minister Sunak to sack her. But he has so far maintained confidence in Braverman amid the controversies. Anti-racist campaign group Hope Not Hate said far right agitators had been “fuelled by the extreme rhetoric of the home secretary”. Footage showed crowds barging past police and climbing on bollards on Saturday morning as counter protesters were penned in on Whitehall.

The Metropolitan Police have arrested 82 people in Tachbrook Street, Pimlico, Central London, to prevent a breach of the peace, Scotland Yard said. The Met POlice posted on X (formerly Twitter): “They’re part of a large group of counter protesters we have been monitoring who have tried to reach the main protest march. “We will continue to take action to avoid the disorder that would likely take place if that happened.”

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak issued Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas greetings on Saturday, expressing hope for a brighter future. In his message, the Hindu leader referenced his Indian heritage as the first British Asian PM. Sunak said the lighting of diyas represents "the triumph of light over darkness" and a "determination to change things for the better." He called the festivals a celebration of the "fantastic ethnic and cultural diversity" of the UK. Earlier this week, Sunak hosted a Diwali reception at 10 Downing Street attended by prominent British Indians and Bollywood celebrities. The residence was decorated with vibrant decor as Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty marked their first Diwali since he became PM.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan and Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf have blamed Home Secretary Suella Braverman for clashes between far-right protesters and police at the Cenotaph on Armistice Day. In a tweet, Khan said the disorder was a direct result of Braverman's words which made the police's job harder. He offered the Metropolitan Police his full support to take action against hate speech and lawbreakers. Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper also called for calm and urged everyone to reflect on the impact of their words and actions. She said it's the responsibility of all to bring people together this weekend, not divide or inflame tensions. The comments come after clashes earlier in the day between counter-protesters and police ahead of the Remembrance Day service.

Gaza's main hospital, Shifa, has lost all power after its last generator ran out of fuel amid intense fighting between Israeli forces and Hamas militants. With no electricity, medical devices have stopped functioning and patients have started dying, said Shifa's director Mohammed Abu Selmia. Israel claims Hamas is hoarding fuel reserves and using the hospital as a command center. Intense clashes are occurring near the hospital, with both sides exchanging gunfire. Israel says Hamas is using civilians at the hospital as human shields. The loss of power threatens medical operations at the hospital.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will visit the United Kingdom from November 11-15 for discussions with his counterpart James Cleverly. The Ministry of External Affairs said Jaishankar's visit aims to boost the India-UK strategic partnership and give impetus to friendly relations. The two countries launched a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and Roadmap 2030 last year. The visit comes amid Israel-Hamas tensions in West Asia. It is unclear if the delayed India-UK free trade agreement will be discussed.

A minor earthquake of magnitude 2.6 struck Delhi on Saturday afternoon. The quake occurred at 3:36 pm and was centered 10 km below the surface in the North district, according to the National Centre for Seismology. No casualties or property damage were reported. Delhi falls in a high seismic risk zone and tremors were also felt earlier this week from an earthquake in Nepal.

African-American singer Mary Millben wished Indians a happy Diwali, saying "My favorite time of year has come! Diwali!" The singer shared a video on social media handle X (formerly Twitter) wearing Indian attire, she sang the devotional hymn 'Om Jai Jagdish Hare' and wrote, "I look forward to celebrating with you this weekend and officially on November 12th." Millben extended "Happy #Diwali to Indian communities across the world!" and said, "Take your candle, the light inside of you, and go light the world!! I love you." The singer conveyed warm Diwali greetings to Indians globally in a video singing a Hindu hymn, saying Diwali is her favorite time of year.

"Diwali is about family, friends, and fun - so we brought all of that together in the office. Aap sabhi ko humari taraf se Diwali ki shubhkamnayein (A very Happy Diwali to all of you from our side)," the British High Commission in India posted on X (formerly Twitter) wishing all Indians on the occasion of Diwali. . British High Commissioner to India, Alex Ellis wished for a safe, happy and prosperous Diwali for everyone. "Namaste! We wish you all a very Happy Diwali from the side of the British High Commission. Diwali is truly a global event, celebrated in India, celebrated across the world including in 10 Downing Street, and across the United Kingdom," Ellis said. He said, "That's why I would like to say... 'Aap aur aapki Diwali surakshit, samridh aur khushaal rahe' (We wish you and your Diwali stay safe, prosperous and happy)".

The pro-Palestine march on Saturday will start at Marble Arch in Hyde Park at 12pm on Saturday, head south through the capital down the Vauxhall Bridge Road, and cross the River Thames en route to the US Embassy on Nine Elms Lane. The march is in opposition to US President Joe Biden's unwavering support for the Israeli military’s ground operation in Gaza in response to the Hamas attacks of October 7 that killed 1,400 Israelis and took 200 hostages. Post-march speakers will include Jeremy Corbyn, Juliet Stevenson, Maxine Peake, and Husam Zomlot, head of the Palestinian mission to UK. With emotions high, the Met Police have mobilized 1,850 officers along the route from Hyde Park to the embassy anticipating flashpoints as splinter groups could disrupt the march and far-right activists exploit the event that the organizers predict one of Britain's largest-ever protests.