Parts of Mumbai received early morning rainfall on Friday, October 30, as the IMD issued a yellow alert forecasting light showers at isolated places. Mumbai recorded an overall AQI of 79, while Malad, Mazgaon and Shivaji Nagar reported moderate pollution levels

The winner will be announced in December, and the prize will be presented on December 12 at the Bangalore Literature Festival. The winning author will receive a cash prize of Rs 15 lakh