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Defence
MoD Signs Rs 53,866.50 Crore Deal for 8 Next Generation Corvettes
The Defence Ministry signed Rs 53,866.50 crore contracts with GRSE and Goa Shipyard on 2 November 2026 for eight Next Generation Corvettes for the Indian Navy.
2 November 2026 · 2 min read
Government Schemes
Sikkim Dairy Projects Worth Rs 251.56 Lakh Under White Revolution 2.0
Dairy and livestock projects worth Rs 251.56 lakh and 57 new dairy cooperative societies are being taken up in Sikkim under White Revolution 2.0.
2 November 2026 · 2 min read
National
Sacred Piprahwa Buddha Relics Reach Tawang Monastery in Arunachal
The Piprahwa relics of Shakyamuni Buddha reached Tawang Monastery on 2 November 2026, opening a three-centre exposition in Arunachal Pradesh.
2 November 2026 · 2 min read
International
India-EU Talks: Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal Meets EC Officials
Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal met three Directors-General of the European Commission in Brussels on trade, market access and the India-EU FTA.
2 November 2026 · 2 min read
Economy
Khadi Diwali Fest-2026 Opens at Connaught Place in Delhi
KVIC Chairman Manoj Goel inaugurated the Khadi Diwali Fest-2026 at Palika Park, Connaught Place, New Delhi, on the theme 'Khadi-wali Diwali'.
1 November 2026 · 2 min read
National
Gadkari Performs Bhoomipujan of Sindi Railway Logistics Park
Nitin Gadkari performed the bhoomipujan of the 150-acre Multi-Modal Logistics Park at Sindi Railway in Vidarbha on 1 November 2026 to lift exports.
1 November 2026 · 2 min read
Environment
National Zoological Park Marks 67th Foundation Day
The National Zoological Park, New Delhi marked its 67th Foundation Day on 1 November 2026 with a doodle activity and the 19th Sunday Bird Walk.
1 November 2026 · 2 min read
Persons in News
President Attends Swami Shraddhanand Martyrdom Centenary
President Droupadi Murmu attended the Balidan Shatabdi Samaroh marking 100 years of Swami Shraddhanand’s martyrdom at Gurukul, Kurukshetra on 1 November 2026.
1 November 2026 · 2 min read
State News
Amit Shah Opens Chandigarh Projects Worth Rs 258 Crore
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated and laid foundation stones for projects worth Rs 258 crore of the Chandigarh Administration on 1 November 2026.
1 November 2026 · 2 min read
Appointments
Mehtab Singh Deswal Takes Over as Eastern Air Command Chief
Air Marshal Mehtab Singh Deswal took over as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Indian Air Force’s Eastern Air Command on 1 November 2026.
1 November 2026 · 2 min read
National
Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper Express Flagged Off
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw flagged off the SMVT Bengaluru-CSMT Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper Express on 1 November 2026, running six days a week.
1 November 2026 · 2 min read
Defence
Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit Becomes 29th IAF Chief
Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit took over as the 29th Chief of the Air Staff on 1 November 2026 and set out 'VAYU' as the Air Force's guiding vision.
1 November 2026 · 2 min read
National
PAC Chairpersons Conference to Open in Thiruvananthapuram
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will open the Conference of Chairpersons of Public Accounts Committees at Thiruvananthapuram on 3 November 2026, on audit and accountability.
1 November 2026 · 2 min read
State News
President Murmu Attends Haryana Hirak Jayanti at Kurukshetra
President Droupadi Murmu joined the 'Hirak Jayanti' celebration marking the 60th year of the formation of Haryana at Kurukshetra on 1 November 2026.
1 November 2026 · 2 min read
International
Kiren Rijiju Attends Raising of 108 Stupas in Bhutan
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju represented India at the raising and consecration of 108 stupas in Gelephu Mindfulness City, Bhutan, on 1 November 2026.
1 November 2026 · 2 min read
Science & Technology
Digi Yatra Begins International Trials at Seven Airports
Digi Yatra has begun trials for international passengers at seven airports from November to December 2026, for Indian nationals holding e-passports.
1 November 2026 · 2 min read
Summits & Conferences
Bharat RE Summit 2026 to Open at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will open the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit and Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam on 2 November, on the theme Invest. Innovate. Inspire.
1 November 2026 · 2 min read
Economy
Coal India Turns 51 With Record 67.2 MT Output in October
Coal India marked its 51st Foundation Day on 1 November 2026 after posting its best-ever month, producing 67.2 MT of coal and supplying 70.3 MT in October.
1 November 2026 · 2 min read
Appointments
Dinesh V. Ganvir Takes Charge as 55th Director General of GSI
Dinesh Vitthalrao Ganvir has taken charge as the 55th Director General of the Geological Survey of India, an attached office of the Ministry of Mines.
1 November 2026 · 2 min read
Government Schemes
EPFO Marks 74th Foundation Day With WhatsApp Service Launch
EPFO marked its 74th Foundation Day in New Delhi, where Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya launched PF services on WhatsApp and automatic settlement of dues.
1 November 2026 · 2 min read

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