01 Sunday, 1 November 2026
National · Top story
Bengaluru–Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper flagged off, India’s third sleeper Vande Bharat
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw flagged off the SMVT Bengaluru–CSMT Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper Express on 1 November 2026. The overnight train runs six days a week through Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. It is the third sleeper Vande Bharat, after Howrah–Kamakhya (from January 2026) and Varanasi–New Delhi (flagged off on 31 October 2026).
- Route: SMVT Bengaluru – CSMT Mumbai, six days a week
- Leaves Bengaluru 19:45, reaches Mumbai 11:55 next day
- 1st sleeper: Howrah–Kamakhya · 2nd: Varanasi–New Delhi · 3rd: Bengaluru–Mumbai
Source: PIB (via CurrentAffairsPulse)
National · Top story
Chandigarh Police receives the President’s Colour in its Diamond Jubilee year
Union Home Minister Amit Shah presented the President’s Colour to Chandigarh Police on 1 November 2026, marking the force’s Diamond Jubilee and Chandigarh’s 60th year as a Union Territory. Chandigarh became a Union Territory and the joint capital of Punjab and Haryana on 1 November 1966. The force was credited with an 85% conviction rate under the new criminal laws.
- President’s Colour is the highest honour for a police or military unit
- Chandigarh became a UT on 1 November 1966 (60 years in 2026)
- Chandigarh is the joint capital of Punjab and Haryana
Source: PIB (via CurrentAffairsPulse)
Appointments
Dinesh V. Ganvir takes charge as the 55th Director General of the Geological Survey of India
Dinesh Vitthalrao Ganvir assumed charge as the 55th Director General of the Geological Survey of India (GSI), an attached office of the Ministry of Mines. He was earlier Additional Director General, Central Region (Nagpur). His stated priorities include critical and strategic minerals, offshore exploration, landslide early warning and glacier studies.
- New DG, GSI: Dinesh Vitthalrao Ganvir (55th)
- GSI is an attached office of the Ministry of Mines
- GSI was set up in 1851; headquarters in Kolkata
Source: PIB (via CurrentAffairsPulse)
Science & Technology
Digi Yatra starts trials for international passengers at seven airports
Digi Yatra began trials for international passengers at seven airports for November–December 2026, with a wider rollout planned for 2027. Indian nationals with e-passports get an e-passport-based Verifiable Credential in the Digi Yatra app; immigration checks stay the same. Domestically, Digi Yatra has 26.5 million+ users and runs at 39 airports.
- International trials at 7 airports, Nov–Dec 2026; rollout 2027
- Uses an e-passport-based Verifiable Credential
- Digi Yatra: face-recognition-based paperless boarding
Source: PIB (via CurrentAffairsPulse)
Economy
Coal India posts its highest-ever monthly output in October 2026; coal imports fall
Coal India Limited recorded its highest-ever monthly production of 67.2 million tonnes and supply of 70.3 MT in October 2026. India’s total coal imports fell to 104.57 MT from 111.05 MT a year earlier, a fall of about 5.8%. 1 November was Coal India’s 51st Foundation Day.
- CIL record October output: 67.2 MT; supply 70.3 MT
- Coal imports: 104.57 MT vs 111.05 MT (down ~5.8%)
- Share of imported coal in consumption fell to 19.30%
Source: PIB (via CurrentAffairsPulse)
Government Schemes
EPFO at 74: WhatsApp services and automatic settlement of small inoperative accounts
On its 74th Foundation Day (1 November 2026), the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation launched services on WhatsApp and automatic settlement of eligible inoperative accounts. Aadhaar-verified inoperative accounts holding up to ₹1,000 will be settled without a claim — about 1 lakh accounts worth ₹5 crore. EPFO serves about 8 crore contributing members and has a corpus of nearly ₹32 lakh crore.
- EPFO 74th Foundation Day: 1 November 2026
- Auto-settlement of inoperative accounts up to ₹1,000
- EPFO works under the Ministry of Labour and Employment
Source: PIB (via CurrentAffairsPulse)
Important Days
1 November: Formation Day of Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Haryana and Punjab
Several states mark their formation day on 1 November. Karnataka, Kerala and Madhya Pradesh were formed on 1 November 1956 under the States Reorganisation Act, 1956 (70 years in 2026). Haryana was carved out of Punjab on 1 November 1966, and Chhattisgarh was formed from Madhya Pradesh on 1 November 2000.
- 1 Nov 1956: Karnataka (Rajyotsava), Kerala (Piravi), Madhya Pradesh
- 1 Nov 1966: Haryana formed; Punjab reorganised
- 1 Nov 2000: Chhattisgarh formed from Madhya Pradesh
Source: Know India (Government of India)
02 Monday, 2 November 2026
Defence · Top story
MoD signs ₹53,866.50 crore contracts with GRSE and GSL for eight Next Generation Corvettes
The Ministry of Defence signed contracts worth ₹53,866.50 crore on 2 November 2026 for eight Next Generation Corvettes for the Indian Navy. Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, will build five ships and Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) three. It is the first warship project designed in-house by the Navy and built by Defence PSUs chosen through competitive bidding.
- 8 Next Generation Corvettes: GRSE 5 + GSL 3
- Contract value: ₹53,866.50 crore
- Designed in-house by the Indian Navy
Source: PIB (via CurrentAffairsPulse)
Environment · Top story
Bharat RE Summit 2026: PM sets a new goal of another 500 GW of non-fossil capacity
PM Narendra Modi opened the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit & Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi (2–5 November), held with the 9th International Solar Alliance Assembly. He set a goal of adding another 500 GW of non-fossil capacity over the next 10–11 years, beyond the COP26 target of 500 GW by 2030. MNRE puts India’s non-fossil installed capacity at 310 GW, including 171 GW solar and 60 GW wind.
- Venue: Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, 2–5 November 2026
- Non-fossil capacity now 310 GW (solar 171 GW, wind 60 GW)
- Existing target: 500 GW non-fossil by 2030 (announced at COP26)
Source: PIB (via CurrentAffairsPulse)
Economy
Coal mine Star Rating for FY 2024-25: 50 mines get five stars
50 coal mines received Five-Star ratings for FY 2024-25. NCL and NTPC won first prize in the opencast category and SCCL in the underground category. The awards were presented at Raipur, Chhattisgarh, on 2 November 2026 by Minister of State for Coal and Mines Satish Chandra Dubey.
- 50 coal mines rated Five-Star for FY 2024-25
- Awards given at Raipur, Chhattisgarh
- Western Coalfields had the most five-star mines among CIL subsidiaries
Source: PIB (via CurrentAffairsPulse)
Science & Technology
24-year X-ray study finds NGC 4490 ULX-8 is a black hole feeding at the Eddington limit
Astronomers from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) and the Raman Research Institute (RRI) studied 24 years (2000–2024) of Chandra, XMM-Newton and Swift data on the ultraluminous X-ray source ULX-8 in the galaxy pair NGC 4490/4485. The source stayed ultraluminous throughout. It is most likely a stellar-mass black hole accreting at or above the Eddington limit.
- Object: ULX-8 in galaxy pair NGC 4490/4485
- Data: 24 years from Chandra, XMM-Newton and Swift
- Institutes: IIA (Bengaluru) and RRI (Bengaluru)
Source: PIB (via CurrentAffairsPulse)
State News
Sikkim: SOP for organic fisheries certification in the North-East; Siri cattle programme launched
Soreng district of Sikkim is India’s first Organic Fisheries Cluster under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY). On 2 November 2026 the Fisheries Ministry launched an SOP for organic certification of fisheries in the North-East. The Siri Cattle Conservation Programme and a new district milk union under White Revolution 2.0 were also launched.
- Soreng (Sikkim): India’s first Organic Fisheries Cluster under PMMSY
- SOP for organic fisheries certification in the NE region
- Siri: indigenous cattle breed of Sikkim and Darjeeling hills
Source: PIB (via CurrentAffairsPulse)
National
FRRO network grows to 20 offices; MHA wants FRROs in all state capitals by 2027
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has directed that Foreigners Regional Registration Offices (FRROs) be set up in all state capitals by 2027. New FRROs opened at Jaipur, Chandigarh and Guwahati in 2025 and at Aizawl and Amravati in 2026; Kohima, Agartala and Bhubaneswar have been notified.
- FRRO network: 20 offices
- Target: an FRRO in every state capital by 2027
- FRROs handle registration, visa extension and exit of foreigners
Source: PIB (via CurrentAffairsPulse)
Economy
TRAI cuts the telecom complaint appeal window from 30 to 15 days
TRAI notified the Telecom Consumers Complaint Redressal (Fourth Amendment) Regulations, 2026 on 2 November 2026. Complaint centres must work round the clock, and complaints and appeals can be filed through the operator’s mobile app. The appeal window falls from 30 to 15 days and the Appellate Authority must decide within 15 days.
- Appeal window cut from 30 to 15 days
- Complaint centres to work 24×7; filing via operator app
- Amends the 2012 complaint redressal regulations
Source: PIB (via CurrentAffairsPulse)
Government Schemes
VB-G RAM G Grievance Redressal Rules, 2026: three tiers, 15-day resolution
The Ministry of Rural Development notified grievance redressal rules under the VB-G RAM G Act, 2025. States must appoint grievance officers at Gram Panchayat, Block and District levels; an enquiry must start within 7 working days and the grievance must be resolved within 15 days. No grievance can be refused because of its format or language.
- Three tiers: Gram Panchayat, Block, District
- Enquiry in 7 working days; resolution in 15 days
- Ministry: Rural Development
Source: PIB (via CurrentAffairsPulse)
Government Schemes
Khet Bachaao Abhiyaan–Rabi 2026: soil health drive to reach 50 lakh farmers
The Agriculture Ministry’s soil health and balanced-fertiliser campaign, themed “Swasth Dhara, Samriddh Kisan”, runs from 22 October to 30 November 2026. It covers 34 States/UTs, 700+ districts and 50,000 villages and targets about 50 lakh farmers, with priority for 100 high fertiliser-consuming districts.
- Theme: “Swasth Dhara, Samriddh Kisan”
- 22 Oct – 30 Nov 2026; target ~50 lakh farmers
- Focus on 100 high fertiliser-consuming districts
Source: PIB (via CurrentAffairsPulse)
03 Tuesday, 3 November 2026
Defence · Top story
Indian Navy frees hijacked fishing vessel Azini off Somalia; all 20 crew rescued
Armed pirates hijacked the fishing vessel Azini off north-eastern Somalia in October 2026. In an operation lasting over 48 hours, the Indian Navy freed the vessel and rescued all 20 crew unhurt. Marine Commandos (MARCOS) were airdropped by an IAF C-17, amid fears the pirates would use the vessel as a ‘mother ship’ against merchant shipping.
- Vessel: Azini, hijacked off north-eastern Somalia
- All 20 crew rescued; operation over 48 hours
- MARCOS airdropped by an IAF C-17 Globemaster III
Source: PIB (via CurrentAffairsPulse)
International · Top story
India elected President of the International Solar Alliance for a third straight term
India was elected President of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) for a third consecutive term at the 9th ISA Assembly in New Delhi, and France was re-elected Co-President. India committed about ₹225 crore (USD 25 million) to the USD 200 million Africa Solar Facility. The ISA is also taking the PM-KUSUM solar-pump model to member countries.
- India: ISA President for a 3rd consecutive term; France Co-President
- USD 25 million to the Africa Solar Facility
- ISA launched by India and France at COP21 Paris (2015); HQ Gurugram
Source: PIB (via CurrentAffairsPulse)
International
India’s asks for COP31 in Antalya: a Climate Finance Work Programme
COP31 of the UNFCCC meets in Antalya, Türkiye, from 9 to 20 November 2026. India’s main ask is a decision to start a Climate Finance Work Programme, treating finance as a developed-country obligation under Article 9.1 of the Paris Agreement. India also wants the Global Stocktake to be Party-driven and indicators for the Global Goal on Adaptation to be voluntary.
- COP31: Antalya, Türkiye, 9–20 November 2026
- India seeks a Climate Finance Work Programme (Paris Agreement Art. 9.1)
- Wants a Party-driven, non-punitive Global Stocktake
Source: PIB (via CurrentAffairsPulse)
Science & Technology
IndiaAI Mission releases home-grown foundation models EKA-1 and Dhir
The IndiaAI Mission (MeitY) released indigenous AI models on 3 November 2026. EKA-1 by Soket Labs has 26.3 billion parameters and covers all 22 Scheduled Indian languages plus English. Dhir 2B and Dhir 5B by ZenteiQ AiTech are lightweight open-source assistants that can run offline, even on mobile phones.
- EKA-1 (Soket Labs): 26.3 billion parameters, 22 Indian languages + English
- Dhir 2B / 5B (ZenteiQ): offline, on-device models
- IndiaAI Mission runs under MeitY
Source: PIB (via CurrentAffairsPulse)
Economy
NITI Aayog launches the India S&T Scoreboard for States and UTs
NITI Aayog launched the India S&T Scoreboard on 3 November 2026, the first integrated science and technology dashboard for States and UTs, at sts.niti.gov.in. It was unveiled by Vice Chairman Ashok Kumar Lahiri. It combines data on institutions, R&D, deep-tech start-ups and incubators with outputs such as research papers and patents.
- First integrated State/UT S&T dashboard
- Unveiled by NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Ashok Kumar Lahiri
- Tracks publications, patents, start-ups and R&D
Source: PIB (via CurrentAffairsPulse)
Defence
Exercise Tiger Triumph 2026: 5th India–US tri-service HADR exercise opens at Visakhapatnam
The fifth edition of Tiger Triumph, the India–US tri-service humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) exercise, opened on 2 November 2026 at the Maritime Warfare Centre, Visakhapatnam. This year it is a tabletop exercise focused on joint planning. An NDRF team is taking part for the first time.
- Tiger Triumph: India–US tri-service HADR exercise
- 5th edition, Visakhapatnam; tabletop format
- NDRF takes part for the first time
Source: PIB (via CurrentAffairsPulse)
National
Nadi Sanjivani: river silt from Bihar to be used in National Highways
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and the Government of Bihar signed an MoU under the Nadi Sanjivani initiative for scientific desilting of rivers and water bodies, with the silt used to build National Highways. 243 lakh cubic metres will go into 16 ongoing NH projects in Bihar.
- Initiative: Nadi Sanjivani (MoRTH + Bihar)
- 243 lakh cubic metres of silt for 16 NH projects
- Aims to cut flooding and save construction material
Source: PIB (via CurrentAffairsPulse)
Economy
Puri International Cruise Terminal announced; target to double coastal freight share by 2047
Paradip Port Authority and the Odisha government will develop the Puri International Cruise Terminal at about ₹1,500 crore. The government aims to raise the share of coastal and inland waterway shipping in freight from 6% to 12% by 2047. The Cruise Bharat Mission targets 1 million sea-cruise passengers by March 2029.
- Puri International Cruise Terminal: ~₹1,500 crore (Paradip Port + Odisha)
- Coastal & waterway freight share: 6% → 12% by 2047
- Cruise Bharat Mission: 1 million cruise passengers by 2029
Source: PIB (via CurrentAffairsPulse)
Economy
TRAI moves telecom interconnection to IP-based, LSA-level links from January 2027
TRAI released the Telecommunication Interconnection (Third Amendment) Regulations, 2026 on 3 November, effective 1 January 2027. Interconnection moves to the Licensed Service Area (LSA) level, and all new interconnections must be IP-based. Existing E1/TDM points must migrate to IP within three years.
- Effective 1 January 2027
- Interconnection at Licensed Service Area (LSA) level
- All new interconnections IP-based; legacy E1/TDM to migrate in 3 years
Source: PIB (via CurrentAffairsPulse)
National
Draft Drugs Rules amendments: more import points, qualified person for batch release
The Health Ministry published two draft amendments to the Drugs Rules, 1945 on 3 November 2026. Proposed Rule 43A adds import points including ICDs in five states, SEZ Bommasandra and Noida International Airport. Manufacturers would have to name a qualified person for batch release and issue a prescribed Batch Release Certificate.
- Amends the Drugs Rules, 1945
- New import points incl. Noida International Airport
- Mandatory qualified person and Batch Release Certificate
Source: PIB (via CurrentAffairsPulse)
04 Wednesday, 4 November 2026
Defence · Top story
Cabinet adds a two-year second engagement, opening a path for all Agniveers to become regular soldiers
The Union Cabinet approved a second engagement of two years under the Agnipath Scheme for the 75% of Agniveers not selected for regular service after four years, subject to their willingness. After those two years, all such Agniveers will be offered enrolment as regular soldiers, subject to willingness and selection criteria. As before, 25% of each batch is offered regular service on merit after four years.
- Second engagement: 2 more years for the 75% not retained
- Afterwards, all Agniveers offered regular enrolment (subject to criteria)
- Agnipath launched in June 2022; initial tenure 4 years
Source: PIB (via CurrentAffairsPulse)
Economy · Top story
Cabinet approves ₹14,500 crore VGF scheme for 92 GWh of grid-scale energy storage
The Cabinet approved a Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme of ₹14,500 crore for FY 2026-27 to 2030-31 to build 92 GWh of grid-scale energy storage. It covers 60 GWh of pumped hydro storage, 30 GWh of battery storage (BESS) and 2 GWh of alternative technologies. BESS projects must meet a 40% domestic content requirement.
- Outlay ₹14,500 crore; 92 GWh of storage
- 60 GWh pumped hydro + 30 GWh BESS + 2 GWh other
- 40% domestic content for BESS; tariff-based bidding
Source: PIB (via CurrentAffairsPulse)
Government Schemes
Fast Track Special Courts scheme extended to 2031 and expanded to 850 courts
The Cabinet extended the Centrally Sponsored Scheme for Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs), including exclusive POCSO courts, for five years from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031. The total outlay is ₹3,788.04 crore, with the Central share of ₹2,353.15 crore coming from the Nirbhaya Fund. Courts will rise from 779 to 850.
- Extended to 31 March 2031; outlay ₹3,788.04 crore
- Central share from the Nirbhaya Fund
- FTSCs to rise from 779 to 850
Source: PIB (via CurrentAffairsPulse)
Government Schemes
Cabinet approves VISTAR, a ₹4,371 crore scheme to overhaul official statistics
VISTAR — Viksit Bharat Initiative for Statistical Transformation, Analytics & Research — is a central sector scheme of MoSPI for FY 2026-27 to 2030-31 with an outlay of ₹4,371.10 crore. The 8th Economic Census will be held under it, and MoSPI plans 59 surveys in the 16th Finance Commission cycle.
- VISTAR outlay: ₹4,371.10 crore (MoSPI)
- 8th Economic Census to be held under VISTAR
- Includes SSS 2.0 support for States/UTs
Source: PIB (via CurrentAffairsPulse)
Economy
Cabinet approves ₹2,814 crore capex support for lithium and nickel processing plants
The Cabinet approved the Capex Support Scheme to Promote Critical Mineral Processing with ₹2,814 crore over FY 2026-27 to 2030-31. It gives a 30% capital subsidy for four plants — two lithium plants of at least 30 kt each and two nickel plants of at least 50 kt each. Cobalt is expected as a by-product of nickel processing.
- Outlay ₹2,814 crore; 30% capital subsidy
- 2 lithium plants (≥30 kt) + 2 nickel plants (≥50 kt)
- Cap: ₹500 crore per lithium and ₹900 crore per nickel beneficiary
Source: PIB (via CurrentAffairsPulse)
National
Bharatiya Vayuyan Niyam, 2026 to replace the Aircraft Rules, 1937 from January 2027
The Bharatiya Vayuyan Niyam, 2026 were notified under the Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024 and take effect on 1 January 2027, replacing the Aircraft Rules, 1937. They have 220 rules in eight chapters and six schedules covering registration, airworthiness, licensing, aerodromes and operations. Penalties range from ₹10,000 to ₹1 crore.
- 220 rules, 8 chapters, 6 schedules
- Replaces Aircraft Rules, 1937; effective 1 January 2027
- Parent law: Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024
Source: PIB (via CurrentAffairsPulse)
International
India and Canada hold their first Defence Dialogue
India and Canada held their inaugural Defence Dialogue virtually on 3 November 2026 at Joint Secretary level. Priority areas are defence industrial cooperation, military-technical cooperation and defence R&D. It implements the Modi–Carney Joint Statement of 2 March 2026, which agreed to set up a defence dialogue.
- First India–Canada Defence Dialogue: 3 Nov 2026 (virtual)
- Focus: defence industry, military-technical cooperation, R&D
- Follows the Modi–Carney Joint Statement of March 2026
Source: PIB (via CurrentAffairsPulse)
Economy
Annual Survey of Industries 2024-25: manufacturing corporate sector GVA up 9.28%
MoSPI released Volume I and the summary results of the Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) 2024-25 for the factory sector. The manufacturing corporate sector, which holds over 89% of total GVA, grew its GVA by 9.28%. Persons engaged rose 7.57% and factories in operation rose 3.45%.
- ASI 2024-25 released by MoSPI
- Corporate manufacturing GVA up 9.28%
- Top five states hold about 54% of factory GVA
Source: PIB (via CurrentAffairsPulse)
National
Keralam Resolution: Public Accounts Committees back an audit-para monitoring system in every legislature
The Conference of Chairpersons of Public Accounts Committees (PACs) of Parliament and State/UT legislatures, held at Thiruvananthapuram on 3–4 November 2026, adopted the Keralam Resolution. It commits PACs to a digital oversight system such as the Audit Para Monitoring System in every State/UT and standard timelines for Action Taken Notes.
- Venue: Thiruvananthapuram, 3–4 Nov 2026
- Keralam Resolution: digital audit-para monitoring in all legislatures
- PACs examine CAG audit reports
Source: PIB (via CurrentAffairsPulse)
National
Draft rule: instant licence suspension when a drug is declared Not of Standard Quality
The Union Health Ministry proposed that a drug manufacturing licence be suspended immediately once a Government Analyst declares a drug Not of Standard Quality (NSQ) on key tests such as assay, dissolution or sterility. Today a show-cause process is needed first, during which the drug can stay in the market. Schedule M is also to be aligned with WHO standards.
- Immediate licence suspension for NSQ drugs (draft)
- Lifted only after root cause analysis and CAPA
- Schedule M to be aligned with WHO GMP
Source: PIB (via CurrentAffairsPulse)
05 Thursday, 5 November 2026
Defence · Top story
DRDO flight-tests Pralay quasi-ballistic missile in user trials; induction imminent
DRDO flight-tested the Pralay quasi-ballistic missile on 5 November 2026 from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off Odisha as part of user evaluation trials, meeting all objectives. Developed by Research Centre Imarat, Hyderabad, and produced by Bharat Dynamics Limited, Pralay has a range of 150–500 km. DRDO says induction is imminent.
- Pralay: surface-to-surface quasi-ballistic missile, range 150–500 km
- Tested from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha
- Developed by RCI Hyderabad; produced by BDL
Source: PIB (via CurrentAffairsPulse)
Economy · Top story
Centre releases ₹1,09,019 crore tax devolution instalment to states ahead of schedule
The Union Government released a monthly tax devolution instalment of ₹1,09,019 crore to the states on 5 November 2026, instead of the normal date of 10 November. Tax devolution is the states’ share of the divisible pool of central taxes, as recommended by the Finance Commission.
- Instalment: ₹1,09,019 crore, released on 5 Nov 2026
- Normal date was 10 November
- States’ share decided by the Finance Commission (Article 280)
Source: PIB India (X)
National
1857 Martyrs’ Memorial inaugurated at Ambala Cantonment
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Martyrs’ Memorial of the First War of Independence of 1857 at Ambala Cantonment, Haryana, on 5 November 2026. Built at ₹594 crore on 22 acres, it has 22 galleries using virtual reality, holography and interactive projection. Ambala marks the sepoy unrest of 10 May 1857, the day the uprising broke out at Meerut.
- Memorial at Ambala Cantonment, Haryana; cost ₹594 crore
- 22 acres, 22 galleries
- Revolt of 1857 began at Meerut on 10 May 1857
Source: PIB (via CurrentAffairsPulse)
Economy
Over 65 crore gold articles now carry a HUID under mandatory hallmarking
More than 65 crore gold articles have received a six-digit Hallmark Unique Identification (HUID) since mandatory hallmarking began in 2021, the Bureau of Indian Standards said (data as of 15 October 2026). BIS-registered jewellers rose from 43,153 to 2,36,624. Mandatory hallmarking started on 23 June 2021 in 256 districts and now covers 392 districts.
- 65 crore+ gold articles with HUID
- HUID: 6-digit alphanumeric code
- Mandatory hallmarking from 23 June 2021; now 392 districts
Source: PIB (via CurrentAffairsPulse)
Economy
Tranche IX of critical mineral auctions launched at the Mining Ministers’ conference in Goa
At the 4th Conference of Mining Ministers in Goa, the Ministry of Mines launched Tranche IX of critical and strategic mineral block auctions (20 blocks in 8 states) and Tranche III of Exploration Licence auctions (11 blocks in 6 states). Rules notified on 16 October 2026 cut the minimum number of technically qualified bidders in a second-round auction from three to two.
- Tranche IX: 20 critical mineral blocks in 8 states
- Exploration Licence Tranche III: 11 blocks in 6 states
- Venue: 4th Conference of Mining Ministers, Goa
Source: PIB (via CurrentAffairsPulse)
Science & Technology
Star cluster UBC 63 is actually two clusters after a close flyby, Indian study finds
Researchers from Gauhati University and the Indian Institute of Astrophysics found that the open star cluster UBC 63, about 4,892 light years away, is two clusters — UBC 63A (about 21 million years old) and UBC 63B (about 562 million years old). They passed close to each other about 6 million years ago. The study used ESA’s Gaia data.
- UBC 63 = two clusters: UBC 63A and UBC 63B
- Distance about 4,892 light years
- Data from ESA’s Gaia mission
Source: PIB (via CurrentAffairsPulse)
Economy
TRAI recommends a satellite network provider authorisation and direct-to-device services
TRAI recommended a new Satellite Communication Network Provider Authorisation under Section 3(1)(b) of the Telecommunications Act, 2023. Holders would sell satellite network capacity as a service to licensed operators, not to end users, for up to 20 years. TRAI also backed satellite direct-to-device (D2D) services, with an authorisation fee of 8% of AGR.
- New authorisation under Telecommunications Act, 2023
- Validity up to 20 years; capacity sold to licensed operators
- Satellite D2D backed; fee 8% of AGR
Source: PIB (via CurrentAffairsPulse)
Government Schemes
Advisory lists 22 VB-G RAM G works for fodder and livestock infrastructure
The Department of Rural Development and the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying jointly advised States/UTs to use the VB-G RAM G Act, 2025 for fodder security and livestock infrastructure. The advisory picks 22 of the Act’s 375 permissible works, such as fodder banks, pastures, cattle shelters and Azolla tanks, and asks states to spend at least 5% of programme expenditure on them.
- 22 of 375 permissible works chosen for fodder and livestock
- Target: at least 5% of programme spending
- Planned through Viksit Gram Panchayat Plans
Source: PIB (via CurrentAffairsPulse)
06 Friday, 6 November 2026
Defence · Top story
GRSE delivers ‘Amini’, an anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft, to the Navy
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, delivered Amini, an Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC), to the Indian Navy on 5 November 2026. It has over 80% indigenous content and adds anti-submarine, coastal surveillance and mine-laying roles. It is named after Amini Island in Lakshadweep.
- Amini: ASW Shallow Water Craft built by GRSE
- Over 80% indigenous content
- Named after Amini Island, Lakshadweep
Source: PIB (via CurrentAffairsPulse)
International · Top story
RAHAT MITRA: India and Myanmar hold their first bilateral tri-service HADR exercise
India and Myanmar held RAHAT MITRA, their maiden bilateral tri-service humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) exercise, at Chennai on 5–6 November 2026. More than 300 personnel from all three services of both countries took part, with the Indian Navy coordinating. Earlier India–Myanmar exercises were single-service, such as IMBEX (Army) and IMNEX (Navy).
- RAHAT MITRA: first India–Myanmar tri-service HADR exercise
- Venue: Chennai, 5–6 November 2026
- Other India–Myanmar exercises: IMBEX (Army), IMNEX and IMCOR (Navy)
Source: PIB (via CurrentAffairsPulse)
National
Uttarakhand Police becomes the 16th police force to receive the President’s Colour
Union Home Minister Amit Shah presented the President’s Colour to Uttarakhand Police in Dehradun on 6 November 2026, making it the 16th police force to receive the honour. The force has grown from 13,000 to more than 26,000 personnel since the state was formed.
- Uttarakhand Police: 16th police force with President’s Colour
- Presented in Dehradun on 6 Nov 2026
- Chandigarh Police received the honour on 1 Nov 2026
Source: PIB (via CurrentAffairsPulse)
Government Schemes
Digital Life Certificate Campaign 5.0: face authentication share nears 80%
The nationwide Digital Life Certificate (DLC) Campaign 5.0 for pensioners was launched on 6 November 2026. Nearly 40 lakh certificates were generated in the first five days, against about 25 lakh a year earlier. The share of face authentication rose from 61% to nearly 80%.
- DLC Campaign 5.0 for pensioners
- ~40 lakh DLCs in five days (up about 60%)
- Face authentication share: ~80%
Source: PIB (via CurrentAffairsPulse)
Economy
Semicon 2.0 portal opens; ECMS approvals reach 118
The Semicon 2.0 portal went live for Pillars 2, 3 and 4 of the ₹1,27,500 crore programme, covering machines and materials, more fabs, and ATMP/OSAT units. MeitY approved 12 more applications under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), taking the total to 118 with expected investment of ₹77,051 crore.
- Semicon 2.0 outlay: ₹1,27,500 crore
- ECMS approvals: 118; investment ₹77,051 crore
- First ECMS approvals for copper foil and cathode active material
Source: PIB (via CurrentAffairsPulse)
Economy
OMSS rice sale target doubled to 50 LMT; weekly stock disclosure made mandatory
The Open Market Sale Scheme (Domestic) target for rice in 2026-27 was doubled from 25 to 50 lakh metric tonnes after 25 LMT was sold by 31 October. An order of 6 November 2026 requires traders, wholesalers, retailers, big chain retailers and millers to declare rice and paddy stocks every Friday on the Food Stock Portal.
- OMSS(D) rice target: 25 → 50 LMT
- Weekly stock declaration every Friday
- OMSS sells FCI stock in the open market to cool prices
Source: PIB (via CurrentAffairsPulse)
National
Child marriage falls to 20.1% in NFHS-6
NFHS-6 (2023-24) puts the share of women aged 20–24 married before 18 at 20.1%, down 3.2 percentage points from 23.3% in NFHS-5. The Ministry of Women and Child Development launched Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat on 27 November 2024, aiming for a child-marriage-free India by 2030.
- NFHS-6: child marriage 20.1% (NFHS-5: 23.3%)
- Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat launched 27 Nov 2024
- Goal: child-marriage-free India by 2030 (SDG 5.3)
Source: PIB (via CurrentAffairsPulse)
State News
Telangana signs amended BharatNet agreement with ₹3,189 crore Central support
Digital Bharat Nidhi signed the Amended BharatNet Program agreement for Telangana under the state-led model, with ₹3,189 crore of Central support. It covers 12,769 Gram Panchayats and is expected to give about three lakh rural homes a fibre connection.
- Central support ₹3,189 crore; 12,769 Gram Panchayats
- Implemented by Telangana Rural Internet Infrastructure Corporation
- Digital Bharat Nidhi replaced the Universal Service Obligation Fund
Source: PIB (via CurrentAffairsPulse)
National
NHAI standardises barrier-less Multi-Lane Free Flow toll plaza design
NHAI issued a policy circular for barrier-less Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling on National Highways of four lanes and above. It applies to future and under-construction projects and covers plaza layout, gantries, lighting and electronic signage.
- MLFF: barrier-less tolling without stopping
- For NHs of four lanes and above
- Applies to future and under-construction projects
Source: PIB (via CurrentAffairsPulse)
National
CBSE board exams 2027 to begin on 16 February
CBSE released the 2027 board exam datesheet. Exams begin on 16 February 2027; Class 10 ends on 9 March and Class 12 on 9 April. Over 46 lakh students are expected, with papers from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm.
- Start: 16 February 2027
- Class 10 ends 9 March; Class 12 ends 9 April
- 46 lakh+ students
Source: Indian Opinion (daily digest)
07 Saturday, 7 November 2026
International · Top story
India and the EU conclude talks for India to join Horizon Europe
India and the European Union completed negotiations on 7 November 2026 for India’s association with Horizon Europe, the EU’s research and innovation programme for 2021–2027. Indian researchers, institutions and companies will be able to compete for its funding calls and use European research infrastructure. Formal talks were launched at the India–EU Trade and Technology Council meeting in Brussels on 15 July 2026.
- Horizon Europe: EU research & innovation programme, 2021–2027
- Talks concluded 7 Nov 2026
- Launched at India–EU TTC ministerial, Brussels, 15 July 2026
Source: PIB (via CurrentAffairsPulse)
Defence · Top story
IAF IL-76MD lands at Nyoma airbase in eastern Ladakh
An Indian Air Force IL-76MD heavy-lift aircraft landed at Nyoma airbase in eastern Ladakh on 7 November 2026, its highest-altitude landing for this aircraft type. Nyoma is at about 13,000 feet, roughly 25 km from the Line of Actual Control. The IAF called it a milestone for strategic airlift.
- Aircraft: IL-76MD heavy-lift transport
- Nyoma airbase, eastern Ladakh, ~13,000 ft
- About 25 km from the LAC
Source: Indian Opinion (daily digest)
Economy
E20 petrol: all 893 oil company samples meet the BIS standard
All 893 E20 petrol samples tested by IOCL, BPCL and HPCL across 27 States/UTs had 19–21% ethanol, within IS 17021, the BIS standard for E20. In Ethanol Supply Year 2025-26, which ended on 31 October 2026, PSU oil companies blended 1,134 crore litres of ethanol — about 20% of petrol sales.
- E20 = petrol with 20% ethanol; standard IS 17021
- All 893 samples had 19–21% ethanol
- ESY 2025-26: ~20% blending (1,134 crore litres)
Source: PIB (via CurrentAffairsPulse)
Economy
India is the 6th-largest chemicals producer; three PCPIRs draw ₹3.4 lakh crore
India is the world’s 6th-largest and Asia’s 4th-largest chemicals producer, with a sector worth about USD 220 billion that is projected to reach USD 300 billion by 2030. The three operational Petroleum, Chemicals and Petrochemicals Investment Regions (PCPIRs) — Dahej, Visakhapatnam–Kakinada and Paradeep — have drawn ₹3.4 lakh crore of investment.
- India: 6th in world, 4th in Asia in chemicals
- Sector ~USD 220 bn; target USD 300 bn by 2030
- PCPIRs: Dahej (Gujarat), Vizag–Kakinada (AP), Paradeep (Odisha)
Source: PIB (via CurrentAffairsPulse)
Sports
Mohammed Shami retires from Test cricket after 13 years
Fast bowler Mohammed Shami announced his retirement from Test cricket after a 13-year career. He remains available for white-ball (ODI and T20) cricket.
- Mohammed Shami retires from Tests
- Test career of 13 years (debut 2013)
- Still available for ODIs and T20Is
Source: News On AIR
Sports
India win medals at the ISSF World Shooting Championship in Doha
India won a silver medal in the women’s team event at the ISSF World Shooting Championship in Doha, Qatar, and Niveditha Nair won a bronze.
- ISSF World Championship venue: Doha, Qatar
- India: women’s team silver; Niveditha Nair bronze
- ISSF: International Shooting Sport Federation
Source: News On AIR
National
Election Commission gives voters left out of SIR draft rolls another chance
The Election Commission gave voters excluded from the draft electoral rolls prepared under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Delhi and six other states another chance to submit enumeration forms.
- SIR: Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls
- Applies to Delhi and six other states
- ECI: constitutional body under Article 324
Source: CareerIndia
National
Vahan portal adds online ownership transfer, inter-state NOC and e-KYC
The Vahan Citizen Services portal added three online services — vehicle ownership transfer, NOC for moving a vehicle to another state, and e-KYC update — using Aadhaar OTP.
- 3 new online services on Vahan
- Ownership transfer, inter-state NOC, e-KYC
- Authentication by Aadhaar OTP
Source: Indian Opinion (daily digest)
National
CAT 2026 admit cards released; exam on 29 November
IIM Indore released admit cards for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026, to be held on 29 November. Candidates can download them from iimcat.ac.in.
- CAT 2026 conducted by IIM Indore
- Exam date: 29 November 2026
- Website: iimcat.ac.in
Source: CareerIndia
08 Sunday, 8 November 2026
Sports · Top story
Anuj Shrivatri becomes India’s 100th chess Grandmaster
Anuj Shrivatri of Madhya Pradesh became India’s 100th Grandmaster by winning the 7th ASEAN Plus Individual Open Chess Championship with 7/9, half a point ahead of Vietnam’s Nguyen Duc Hoa. He is the first Grandmaster from Madhya Pradesh. India’s first GM was Viswanathan Anand in 1988.
- Anuj Shrivatri: India’s 100th GM
- Won 7th ASEAN Plus Individual Open (7/9)
- First GM from Madhya Pradesh; India’s first GM: Viswanathan Anand (1988)
Source: Indian Opinion (daily digest)
National · Top story
PM celebrates Diwali with security forces at a CoBRA base in Bastar
PM Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali on 8 November 2026 with security forces at the CoBRA Operations Base, Karanpur, in Bastar, Chhattisgarh. The government said that for the first time in 47 years no CRPF jawan lost his life on duty over the past year. The PM called it the first Diwali with every district free of Naxalism.
- Venue: CoBRA base, Karanpur, Bastar (Chhattisgarh)
- No CRPF duty deaths in a year — first time in 47 years
- CoBRA: CRPF’s Commando Battalion for Resolute Action
Source: PIB (via CurrentAffairsPulse)
Defence
INS Surat reaches Muscat for the 15th India–Oman exercise Naseem Al Bahr
INS Surat arrived in Muscat on 8 November 2026 for the 15th edition of Naseem Al Bahr (‘Sea Breeze’), the India–Oman bilateral naval exercise. A coordinated patrol (CORPAT) with the Royal Navy of Oman follows. INS Surat is the fourth and last Project 15B (Visakhapatnam-class) stealth guided-missile destroyer.
- Naseem Al Bahr: India–Oman naval exercise (15th edition)
- INS Surat: 4th and last Project 15B destroyer
- Followed by CORPAT with the Royal Navy of Oman
Source: PIB (via CurrentAffairsPulse)
International
US midterm elections: Democrats win control of the House and the Senate
In the US midterm elections held on 3 November 2026, the Democratic Party won control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, according to results reported this week. Midterms fall halfway through a President’s four-year term; all 435 House seats and about one-third of Senate seats are contested.
- US midterms held on 3 November 2026
- Democrats win both chambers of Congress
- All 435 House seats and ~1/3 of Senate seats contested
Source: Indian Opinion (daily digest)
Sports
India beat New Zealand by four runs (DLS) to lead ODI series 2–0
India’s men’s team beat New Zealand by four runs by the Duckworth–Lewis–Stern method in the second ODI to take a 2–0 lead in the three-match series. The third ODI is scheduled for 10 November in Hamilton.
- India beat NZ by 4 runs (DLS) in 2nd ODI
- India lead 3-match series 2–0
- 3rd ODI: 10 November, Hamilton
Source: News On AIR
State News
Bihar CM asks well-off families to give up 125 free electricity units
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary appealed to well-off families and taxpayers to voluntarily give up their 125 free units of electricity a month. The campaign begins on 1 December.
- Bihar gives 125 free electricity units a month
- Voluntary give-up campaign from 1 December
- CM: Samrat Choudhary
Source: Indian Opinion (daily digest)
09 Monday, 9 November 2026
International · Top story
COP31 climate summit opens in Antalya, Türkiye
The 31st UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) opened on 9 November 2026 at Antalya, Türkiye, and runs until 20 November. Türkiye hosts the conference with Environment Minister Murat Kurum as COP President, while Australia leads the negotiations. India is pressing for a Climate Finance Work Programme.
- COP31: Antalya, Türkiye, 9–20 November 2026
- COP President: Murat Kurum (Türkiye); Australia leads negotiations
- COP30 was held in Belém, Brazil (2025)
Source: UNFCCC
International · Top story
India and Saudi Arabia sign Haj-2027 agreement; India’s quota is 1,75,025
India and Saudi Arabia signed the Bilateral Haj Agreement for Haj-2027 in Jeddah on 9 November 2026. India’s quota is 1,75,025 pilgrims. Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju signed it with Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah.
- Haj-2027 quota for India: 1,75,025
- Signed in Jeddah by Kiren Rijiju
- Haj Committee of India: statutory body in Mumbai (Haj Committee Act, 2002)
Source: PIB (via CurrentAffairsPulse)
International
PM Modi tells Zelenskyy India is ready to help end the Ukraine war through dialogue
PM Narendra Modi spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and said India is ready to help end the war through dialogue and diplomacy. Zelenskyy briefed him on US-mediated talks planned in Abu Dhabi on 10–11 November.
- Modi–Zelenskyy talks on peace in Ukraine
- India backs dialogue and diplomacy
- US-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi, 10–11 Nov
Source: Indian Opinion (daily digest)
International
China to host the 33rd APEC Leaders’ Meeting in Shenzhen
China is hosting APEC 2026, with the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting set for Shenzhen on 18–19 November and the APEC CEO Summit on 17–18 November. The agenda includes the proposed Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific (FTAAP), connectivity, AI and the digital economy. India is not an APEC member.
- 33rd APEC Leaders’ Meeting: Shenzhen, China, 18–19 Nov 2026
- APEC has 21 member economies; founded 1989
- India is not a member of APEC
Source: The Diplomat
Economy
Trade margin cap on 137 anti-cancer drugs takes effect; prices cut by up to 96%
NPPA’s cap of 30% trade margin on 137 non-scheduled anti-cancer medicines took effect on 9 November 2026. 85 companies reported revised MRPs for 1,364 formulations, and 679 brands cut prices by more than 50%. The largest single cut was 96.45%, with estimated consumer savings of ₹3,540.38 crore a year.
- Trade margin capped at 30% on 137 anti-cancer drugs
- Effective 9 Nov 2026; largest cut 96.45%
- Under Para 19 of the DPCO, 2013
Source: PIB (via CurrentAffairsPulse)
Important Days
National Entrepreneurship Day: India crosses 2.62 lakh DPIIT-recognised start-ups
National Entrepreneurship Day is observed on 9 November, marking the creation of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship on 9 November 2014. India has over 2.62 lakh DPIIT-recognised start-ups, with a record 55,200+ recognised in FY 2025-26. About 48% of start-ups have at least one woman director or partner.
- National Entrepreneurship Day: 9 November
- MSDE created on 9 November 2014
- 2.62 lakh+ DPIIT-recognised start-ups
Source: PIB (via CurrentAffairsPulse)
Important Days
National Legal Services Day: 9 November
National Legal Services Day is observed on 9 November, the day the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 came into force in 1995. The Act set up the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) to give free legal aid to weaker sections and to organise Lok Adalats.
- Observed on 9 November
- Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 came into force on 9 Nov 1995
- Free legal aid: Article 39A of the Constitution
Source: NALSA
State News
Uttarakhand Foundation Day: the state turns 26
Uttarakhand marks its Foundation Day on 9 November; it was carved out of Uttar Pradesh on 9 November 2000 as India’s 27th state. Dehradun is its capital (Gairsain is the summer capital). In 2026 the state marks 26 years.
- Formed 9 November 2000 from Uttar Pradesh
- India’s 27th state
- Capital: Dehradun; summer capital: Gairsain
Source: Know India (Government of India)
Economy
TRAI sets first-ever ceilings on IP interconnection port charges
TRAI issued the Telecommunication Interconnection (Port Charges) (Third Amendment) Regulations, 2026 on 9 November, effective 1 January 2027. For the first time they cap annual charges for IP-based interconnection ports: ₹5.6 lakh per 1 Gbps port and ₹42.3 lakh per 10 Gbps port.
- Effective 1 January 2027
- Ceiling: ₹5.6 lakh per 1 Gbps port
- Ceiling: ₹42.3 lakh per 10 Gbps port
Source: PIB (via CurrentAffairsPulse)
Banking Awareness
IBPS RRB PO prelims admit card out; exam on 21–22 November
IBPS released the admit card for the RRB Officer Scale-I (PO) preliminary exam under CRP RRBs-XV for 4,256 posts. The prelims are on 21 and 22 November 2026 and the mains on 20 December. Regional Rural Banks were set up under the Regional Rural Banks Act, 1976.
- 4,256 Officer Scale-I posts (CRP RRBs-XV)
- Prelims: 21–22 Nov 2026; mains: 20 Dec
- RRBs set up under the RRB Act, 1976
Source: Indian Opinion (daily digest)
10 Tuesday, 10 November 2026
International · Top story
COP31: World Leaders’ Summit in Antalya on 11–12 November; finance tops the agenda
Heads of state and government gather at the COP31 World Leaders’ Summit in Antalya, Türkiye, on 11–12 November 2026. Climate finance, adaptation and the energy transition are the main issues. India wants a Climate Finance Work Programme and a Party-driven, non-punitive Global Stocktake.
- World Leaders’ Summit: 11–12 Nov 2026, Antalya
- UNFCCC adopted in 1992 (Rio Earth Summit)
- Paris Agreement: COP21, 2015
Source: UNFCCC
National · Top story
Delhi gets its first recreational Yamuna river cruise
Delhi’s first recreational river cruise on the Yamuna, between Sonia Vihar and Jagatpur, was launched on 10 November 2026. The roughly 12 km trip takes 35–40 minutes on electric vessels and costs ₹500 per person. The service has been named the “Namo Yamuna River Safari”.
- Route: Sonia Vihar – Jagatpur (~12 km)
- Electric vessels; fare ₹500 per person
- Name: Namo Yamuna River Safari
Source: Amar Ujala
State News
Odisha removes the attempt limit for its Civil Services exam
The Odisha Cabinet on 9 November 2026 removed the cap on the number of attempts for the Odisha Civil Services exam, with immediate effect. Earlier, general candidates had 6 attempts and SEBC candidates 9; candidates can now appear until the upper age limit of 42.
- No attempt limit for Odisha Civil Services exam
- Earlier: 6 attempts (General), 9 (SEBC)
- Upper age limit: 42; amends 1991 recruitment rules
Source: Indian Opinion (daily digest)
Awards & Honours
President to present Swachh Survekshan Awards 2025-26 on 11 November
President Droupadi Murmu will present the Swachh Survekshan Awards 2025-26 on 11 November 2026. Swachh Survekshan, conducted by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs since 2016, is the world’s largest urban cleanliness survey.
- Awards on 11 Nov 2026 by President Droupadi Murmu
- Survey by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
- Swachh Survekshan started in 2016
Source: CareerIndia
International
IMF begins review of Ukraine’s loan programme
The International Monetary Fund started a review of Ukraine’s loan programme, which could unlock about USD 1.67 billion. The IMF, headquartered in Washington DC, was created at the 1944 Bretton Woods Conference.
- IMF review could release ~USD 1.67 billion to Ukraine
- IMF HQ: Washington DC; 191 member countries
- Created at Bretton Woods, 1944
Source: CareerIndia
International
India and the EU review their Joint Comprehensive Strategic Agenda
India and the European Union reviewed progress on their Joint Comprehensive Strategic Agenda, covering trade, technology and security. It follows the conclusion of talks on India joining Horizon Europe on 7 November and the India–EU Summit of 27 January 2026.
- Review covers trade, technology and security
- Horizon Europe talks concluded on 7 Nov 2026
- India–EU Trade and Technology Council set up in 2022
Source: CareerIndia
International
Diwali Day Act reintroduced in the US Congress
US Representative Grace Meng reintroduced the Diwali Day Act with 19 co-sponsors. If passed, it would make Diwali the 12th federal holiday in the United States. The bill has not been enacted.
- Introduced by Rep. Grace Meng (19 co-sponsors)
- Would make Diwali the 12th US federal holiday
- Only a proposal; not yet law
Source: Indian Opinion (daily digest)
Important Days
Gujarati New Year begins Vikram Samvat 2083; Bhai Dooj on 10–11 November
PM Narendra Modi greeted people on the Gujarati New Year (Bestu Varas), which begins Vikram Samvat 2083. Bhai Dooj is being observed on 10 and 11 November, as Kartik Shukla Dwitiya runs from the afternoon of 10 November to the afternoon of 11 November.
- Gujarati New Year (Bestu Varas): Vikram Samvat 2083 begins
- Vikram Samvat is about 57 years ahead of the Gregorian year
- Bhai Dooj: Kartik Shukla Dwitiya
Source: Amar Ujala
Defence
Armed Forces Medical Services invite applications for 120 Medical Officer posts
The Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) opened online applications on 9 November 2026 for 120 Medical Officer posts for MBBS graduates. Applications can be made at join.afms.gov.in until 18 November.
- 120 Medical Officer posts for MBBS graduates
- Apply at join.afms.gov.in by 18 November
- AFMS serves the Army, Navy and Air Force
Source: Indian Opinion (daily digest)
Sports
India and New Zealand play the third ODI in Hamilton with India 2–0 up
India take on New Zealand in the third and final ODI at Hamilton on 10 November 2026, already leading the three-match series 2–0 after winning the second match by four runs (DLS).
- 3rd ODI: Hamilton, 10 Nov 2026
- India lead the series 2–0
- Hamilton’s main ground: Seddon Park
Source: CareerIndia