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India and France held the inaugural India-France Economic Security and Critical Technologies Dialogue in Paris on 10 November 2026 to strengthen cooperation in economic security and emerging technologies.
- The meeting was co-chaired by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Martin Briens, Secretary General of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs.
- Discussions focused on strengthening supply chain resilience, critical technologies, cybersecurity and safeguarding strategic supplies.
- The dialogue complements the India-France Innovation Roadmap 2030 and the India-France Year of Innovation 2026.
- Both countries agreed to work on the priorities identified during the dialogue and support the objective of doubling bilateral trade within the next five years.
The portals of Kedarnath and Yamunotri Dhams in Uttarakhand were closed for the winter season on 11 November 2026, coinciding with the auspicious occasion of Bhai Dooj. The closure marked the end of the annual pilgrimage season at both high-altitude shrines.
- Kedarnath Dham: The temple portals were closed at 8:30 AM following Vedic rituals. The ceremonial palanquin (Doli) of Lord Kedarnath will proceed to the Omkareshwar Temple in Ukhimath, the winter seat of the deity.
- Yamunotri Dham: The temple portals were closed at 10:28 AM amid traditional religious ceremonies. The ceremonial palanquin of Goddess Yamuna will move to Kharsali village, her winter abode.
- Gangotri Dham: Its portals were closed on 10 November 2026 on the occasion of Annakoot.
National Education Day is observed across India every year on 11 November to commemorate the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, the first Education Minister of independent India. Born on 11 November 1888, Maulana Azad played a significant role in shaping India’s modern education system after Independence.
- Maulana Abul Kalam Azad served as India’s first Education Minister from 1947 to 1958.
- He strongly advocated free and compulsory education for children up to the age of 14, girls’ education, vocational training and technical education.
- He played an important role in establishing major educational institutions, including IIT Kharagpur (1951) and the University Grants Commission (UGC) in 1956.
The BCCI Women’s Selection Committee has announced India’s squads for the all-format tour of South Africa in December 2026, with Smriti Mandhana named captain across all three formats.
- India will play 1 Test, 3 ODIs and 3 T20Is during the tour, beginning with the Test match in Gqeberha on 9 December 2026.
- Deepti Sharma has been named vice-captain for the Test and ODI teams, while Shafali Verma will be the T20I vice-captain.
- The ODI series will be played from 16 to 22 December, followed by the T20I series starting on 26 December.
- The Test and ODI squads consist of 15 players each, while the T20I squad has 17 players.
Delhi launched its first recreational river cruise service on the Yamuna River on 10 November 2026, with Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurating the facility at Sonia Vihar.
- The cruise service will operate along the Sonia Vihar–Jagatpur stretch of the Yamuna.
- The project is being implemented by the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
- The service will use electric-powered vessels to promote eco-friendly tourism and sustainable inland water transport.
- The Yamuna has been designated as National Waterway-110 (NW-110) under the National Waterways Act, 2016.
- The project is being developed in collaboration with DDA, DTTDC, Delhi Jal Board and other Delhi Government departments.
The Indian Navy’s INS Surat arrived at Muscat, Oman, on 8 November 2026 to participate in the 15th edition of the bilateral maritime exercise Naseem Al Bahr (Sea Breeze)..
- The exercise will include harbour and sea phases featuring cross-deck visits, operational interactions and sporting events.
- The exercise aims to enhance operational interoperability, strengthen professional cooperation and improve mutual understanding between the two navies.
- The deployment reflects India’s MAHASAGAR vision (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions) and strengthens the longstanding maritime partnership between India and Oman.
The inaugural bilateral Tri-Services Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) exercise between India and Myanmar, ‘RAHAT MITRA’, concluded in Chennai on 6 November 2026. The two-day exercise was conducted on 5–6 November 2026 to strengthen defence cooperation and improve coordination in disaster response operations.
- The exercise involved the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force, along with personnel from the Myanmar Defence Forces.
- Activities included a Table-Top Exercise (TTX) based on a severe cyclone scenario, disaster response demonstrations, bridge-laying, flood relief, maritime search and rescue (SAR), and casualty evacuation.
- The exercise aimed to enhance operational interoperability, exchange best practices and strengthen joint preparedness for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations.
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) warned in its report Limiting Overshoot, released on 2 September 2026, that global warming is set to exceed the 1.5°C threshold above pre-industrial levels, likely within the next few years. The threshold is the central long-term temperature goal of the 2015 Paris Agreement.
- Even the most optimistic scenario projects that global temperatures could peak at around 1.8°C above pre-industrial levels during this century.
- The report warns that exceeding 1.5°C will increase the risks of extreme heatwaves, floods, wildfires, rising sea levels, ecosystem damage and irreversible climate tipping points.
- UNEP recommends an “overshoot, peak and decline” pathway involving rapid cuts in greenhouse gas emissions, a transition away from fossil fuels, expansion of renewable energy and carbon dioxide removal to bring temperatures back below 1.5°C.
National Entrepreneurship Day is observed on 9 November to highlight the importance of entrepreneurship and innovation in India’s economic development. The day also marks the establishment of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship in 2014.
- India has emerged as the world’s third-largest startup ecosystem, with over 2.62 lakh DPIIT-recognised startups, according to Akashvani News.
- Startups have created more than 23 lakh jobs up to March 2026. Over 55,200 startups were recognised during FY 2025–26, the highest number in a single year since 2016.
- More than 1 lakh recognised startups have at least one woman director or partner. Major government initiatives include Startup India, Atal Innovation Mission, PM Mudra Yojana and PMEGP.
Diwali (Deepawali), the festival of lights, was celebrated across India on Sunday, 8 November 2026, with traditional enthusiasm and devotion. The festival is observed on Kartik Amavasya (new moon day) of the Hindu lunar calendar and symbolises the victory of good over evil, light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance.
- Diwali commemorates the return of Lord Rama, Goddess Sita and Lord Lakshmana to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile and Lord Rama’s victory over Ravana.
- People celebrated by lighting earthen lamps (diyas), decorating homes with colourful rangolis and lights, exchanging sweets and gifts, and worshipping Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha for happiness, wealth and prosperity.
- The five-day Diwali festivities began with Dhanteras on 6 November and concluded with Bhai Dooj on 11 November 2026.
India achieved an important milestone in indigenous high-speed rail technology as Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inspected the manufacturing of the country’s first indigenously developed bullet train, B28, at BEML’s Aditya facility in Bengaluru on 1 November 2026.
- The B28 trainset is being developed through collaboration involving Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai, and BEML, Bengaluru, for the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor.
- The train has a maximum test/design speed of 280 kmph and a planned operational speed of approximately 249–250 kmph.
- During the minister’s visit, a Squeeze Test was demonstrated to assess the structural strength, rigidity and dimensional stability of the train’s body.
- The trainset will consist of 8 coaches, with the first prototype targeted for completion in the first quarter of 2027.
On 5 November 2026, three important Indian literary and historical works—Mahabharata, Kautilya’s Arthashastra and Kalhana’s Rajatarangini—were inscribed into the UNESCO Memory of the World Asia-Pacific Regional Register during the 11th General Meeting of MOWCAP in Jakarta, Indonesia.
- The nomination dossiers were coordinated and submitted by the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA). With these additions, India’s total inscriptions in the regional register increased to six.
- The manuscripts are preserved at three institutions: Mahabharata at Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute (Pune), Arthashastra at Oriental Research Institute (Mysuru), and Rajatarangini at Oriental Research Library (Srinagar).
Union Home Minister Amit Shah presented the prestigious President’s Colour to the Uttarakhand Police in Uttarakhand on 6 November 2026, making it the 16th police force in the country to receive this highest honour.
- The recognition was dedicated to 206 Uttarakhand Police personnel who laid down their lives in the line of duty over the past 25 years since the formation of the state.
- The Uttarakhand Police has grown from a strength of around 13,000 personnel to more than 26,000, and its motto is ‘Karm Satyam Shauryam’.
- Uttarakhand secured the top position nationally with a score of 93.46 on the CCTNS/ICJS 2.0 Dashboard through administrative restructuring and forensic integration.
The fifth edition of the India-US bilateral Tri-Service Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Exercise Tiger Triumph 2026 concluded with a closing ceremony in Visakhapatnam on 5 November 2026.
- First conducted in 2019, Exercise Tiger Triumph aims to strengthen operational coordination and bilateral defence cooperation between India and the United States.
- The successful completion of the 2026 edition reaffirmed the commitment of both countries to enhancing joint humanitarian assistance and disaster relief capabilities and promoting peace, stability and security in the Indo-Pacific region.
- Conducted from October 31 to November 5, the exercise involved personnel from the armed forces of both countries.
Hyderabad-based spacetech startup Cosmoserve Space inaugurated ‘Base 1’ in Hyderabad on 5 November 2026, India’s first private facility dedicated to Active Debris Removal (ADR) and in-orbit satellite servicing.
- It is the sixth facility globally equipped with specialized microgravity simulation and space vision effect technologies.
- Base 1 houses four specialized facilities: Orbital Rendezvous & Capture Lab, Space Robotics Innovation Lab, ISO Class 8 Clean Room, and Mission Simulation & Control Centre.
- It will support satellite repairs, refuelling and removal of space debris, aligning with India’s vision of achieving Debris-Free Space by 2030 and protecting future missions such as Gaganyaan and Bharatiya Antariksh Station.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Martyrs’ Memorial of the First War of Independence of 1857 in Ambala, Haryana, on 5 November 2026. Built at a cost of ₹594 crore across 22 acres, the memorial honours the sacrifices of freedom fighters who fought against British rule.
- The memorial features 22 galleries showcasing historical documents, digital displays and traditional craftsmanship.
- It uses modern technologies such as Virtual Reality (VR), holography and interactive projections to recreate events of the 1857 freedom struggle.
- Other attractions include a 2,500-seat open-air theatre and a light-and-sound show.
- The memorial also showcases Haryana’s traditional crafts, including Phulkari and Sarkanda.
On 5 November 2026, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted a flight test of the indigenously developed ‘Pralay’ quasi-ballistic missile from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha.
- The missile has been indigenously developed by the Research Centre Imarat in Hyderabad in collaboration with other DRDO laboratories.
- Pralay is an indigenous, solid-fuel, surface-to-surface tactical missile with an estimated operational range of 150–500 km. Its quasi-ballistic trajectory allows it to manoeuvre during flight, making its path less predictable and interception more difficult.
On 5 November 2026, India defeated Japan 4–1 in the final of the 9th Hero Asian Hockey Championship at Olympian Balbir Singh Senior International Hockey Stadium in Mohali, winning the title for a record sixth time.
- This was India’s third consecutive title in the tournament. India came from behind after Japan took an early lead and scored three goals in the fourth quarter to secure victory.
- The victory marked a fitting farewell to midfielder Nilakanta Sharma, who played his last international match for India.
- In the bronze medal match, Malaysia defeated South Korea 5–2. Hockey India announced a cash reward of ₹3 lakh for each player and ₹1.5 lakh for each support staff member.
On 5 November 2026, an alliance of Arab political parties in Israel, including the Ra’am party, backed Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot as their choice for Prime Minister, securing recommendations from 67 of the 120 Knesset members.
- The support includes 11 lawmakers from the Joint List and 8 members of Ra’am, putting Eisenkot ahead of incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whose bloc has 53 seats.
- President Isaac Herzog has begun consultations with political parties and will invite the candidate most likely to form a government.
- The selected candidate will get 28 days, with a possible 14-day extension, to form a coalition. Failure could lead to another election.
The Indian men’s hockey team advanced to the final of the 9th Hero Asian Hockey Champions by defeating South Korea 8-1 on 4 November 2026 at the Olympian Balbir Singh Senior International Hockey Stadium in Mohali.
- India remained unbeaten throughout the tournament leading up to the title clash.
- Japan secured its place in the final by defeating Malaysia 5-3 in a penalty shoot-out.
- India is scheduled to face Japan in the championship match.
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced India’s first human deep-sea mission to 6,000 metres by 2028 while addressing the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) 2026 on 5 November 2026.
- The Matsya submersible under the Samudrayaan Mission is designed to carry three aquanauts to depths of 5,000 to 6,000 metres.
- The National Institute of Ocean Technology in Chennai developed the capabilities to conduct deep-sea trials in the Central Indian Ocean Basin.
- India has set a target of achieving 100 GW of nuclear energy capacity by 2047 alongside initiatives like the Rs 1 lakh crore Research, Development and Innovation Fund.
The Union Cabinet approved an additional two-year engagement period for Agniveers in New Delhi on 4 November 2026, creating a pathway for all eligible personnel to transition into regular service.
- The existing provision to offer immediate regular employment to 25 per cent of Agniveers based on merit remains unchanged.
- The remaining 75 per cent of personnel are offered a further two years of service, termed as a ‘Second Tour of Duty’, subject to their willingness.
- The extended second engagement period features higher remuneration, an enhanced Seva Nidhi package, and associated seniority benefits.
The Democratic Party secured control of both chambers of the United States Congress in a sweeping victory during the midterm elections held in November 2026.
- The electoral outcome dealt a major political setback to President Donald Trump and the Republican Party.
- Democrats successfully captured both the House of Representatives and the Senate, ending prior Republican legislative control.
The fifth edition of the India-US tri-service military exercise, Tiger Triumph 2026, commenced in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, on 2 November 2026 to strengthen defence cooperation and improve operational interoperability between the two countries.
- The exercise involves the Army, Navy and Air Force of both nations, focusing on Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations and joint responses to natural disasters.
- It includes tabletop staff planning, multi-domain command and control, and coordination in cyber and space operations.
- The opening ceremony was attended by Rear Admiral Vishal Bishnoi of the Indian Navy and Rear Admiral Joaquin Martinez de Pinillos of the US Pacific Fleet. The exercise series was launched in 2019.
The State Transport Department announced the establishment of the country’s first Road Safety Research and Training Centre at Saswad in Pune district on 3 November 2026.
- The pioneering facility is being developed across an expanse of approximately 25 acres of land.
- The centre is slated to feature an Automated Vehicle Inspection Centre, a dedicated driver skills testing track, and a Road Safety Training and Research Institute.
- Vehicle inspections at the centre will utilize automated systems to assess critical parameters including brakes, lights, suspension, and pollution levels.
The Indian trio of Ravinder Singh, Saurabh Chaudhary and Amanpreet Singh clinched the men’s 50m pistol team gold at the ISSF World Championships on 3 November 2026.
- The Indian team registered a combined score of 1659 points to secure the gold medal, finishing ahead of silver-medallist China with 1648 points and bronze-medallist Korea.
- Ravinder Singh won the individual silver medal in the same event with a top score of 559 points, including 11 inner 10s for India.
- Anton Aristarkhov of Russia won the gold medal in the individual 50m pistol event with a score of 561.
The Election Commission of India issued an official clarification regarding electoral roll revisions to all chief electoral officers of States and Union Territories on 3 November 2026.
- The directive addresses voters who were previously enrolled but find their names missing from the draft electoral rolls.
- The clarification specifically outlines the correct procedure for submitting Form 6 during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
- Communication was formally sent via an official letter directed to all State and UT chief electoral officers by the poll body.
Italian driver Kimi Antonelli made history on 2 November 2026 by securing his maiden Formula One world championship at the Mexico City Grand Prix held at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez.
- The 20-year-old champion secured the Formula One drivers’ title driving for the Mercedes team.
- Max Verstappen of Red Bull won the Mexico City Grand Prix race, while Lewis Hamilton finished second driving for Ferrari.
- Antonelli secured the world title by finishing in third place during the 71-lap race after starting from the fourth position on the grid.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit & Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on 2 November 2026.
- India fulfilled its Paris pledge of sourcing half of its installed power capacity from non-fossil sources in 2025, five years ahead of its 2030 schedule, and aims to add another 500 Gigawatts of new non-fossil capacity over the next 10 to 11 years.
- The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, launched in February 2024 to cover one crore homes, has successfully enrolled over 65 lakh households within 24 to 25 months, reducing participating families’ electricity bills by roughly 76 per cent.
- Connecting over 44,000 government buildings with solar energy saves nearly Rs 700 crore annually, while the KUSUM scheme has provided solar irrigation to over 30 lakh farmers, saving each beneficiary approximately Rs 1 lakh every year.
The Meteorological Department announced on 2 November 2026 that the severe cyclonic storm ‘Murasu’ is set to cross the Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Narasapur.
- At 8:30 am on 2 November 2026, the storm lay centred over the west-central Bay of Bengal, about 160 km east to southeast of Nellore.
- The weather system is expected to cross the coast with a wind speed of 100 to 110 kmph, gusting up to 120 kmph.
- Extremely heavy rainfall is forecasted at one or two places over Bapatla, Prakasam, Nellore, Chittoor, and Tirupati districts.
