TODAYS TOP NEWS
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1. The Election Commission orders special revision of electoral rolls in Assam.
2. PM Modi says, India is eager for progress and determined to become self-reliant; Delivers Sixth Ramnath Goenka Lecture in National Capital.
3. Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired the 32nd meeting of Northern Zonal Council (NZC) at Faridabad in Haryana yesterday. The Northern Zonal Council comprises the states and Union Territories of Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, and Chandigarh.
4. Centre approves 17 projects with over seven thousand crore rupees investment under Electronic Component Manufacturing Scheme.
5. Maharashtra government has directed the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) to launch feasibility studies for India’s first pod taxi network. The proposed system will connect Thane, Navi Mumbai, and Mira-Bhayandar—three rapidly growing urban zones grappling with chronic traffic congestion and long travel times.
6. Electronics and Information Technology Ministry announced the 2nd tranche of Electronic Component Manufacturing Scheme in New Delhi. Under the 2nd Tranche, 17 applications have been approved with an outlay of over seven thousand crore rupees.
7. Andhrapradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu has launched an ambitious plan to build a dedicated “Drone City” in the state, along with twin “Space Cities.” The foundation stone was laid virtually at the CII Partnership Summit, highlighting the government’s push into high-tech industries. The Drone City will spread over 300 acres in Orvakallu, Kurnool district.
8. In Bihar, the BJP legislative party newly meet today at the state headquarters in Patna, where the elected 89 MLAs will choose their new leader. Bihar BJP President Dr. Dilip Jaiswal said party observers will also attend the meeting.
The ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) secured a thumping majority in the Bihar Assembly Polls, winning 202 seats in the 243-member House. More from our correspondent.
9. Civil Aviation Minister K. Ram Mohan Naidu inaugurated the Airports Authority of India Pavilion at the ongoing 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF) in New Delhi.
10. Karnataka has introduced KEO, a compact and low-cost AI-ready personal computer developed to bridge the digital learning divide across the State. Designed in collaboration with KEONICS, the device aims to expand access to computing for students, households, and public institutions.
11. Telangana has approved a major legislative proposal aimed at securing the rights and welfare of gig and platform workers engaged with delivery services, ride-hailing apps, and e-commerce platforms. The initiative marks a significant policy shift as the state prepares to formalise protections for a rapidly expanding workforce segment.
12. Nagaland has confirmed the United Kingdom as the official country partner for the Hornbill Festival 2025, marking a renewed phase of cultural cooperation. The collaboration aims to expand international engagement, highlight local traditions, and bring global artistic talent to one of India’s most celebrated cultural events.
13. Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda inaugurated 10 new AMRIT (Affordable Medicines and Reliable Implants for Treatment) pharmacies on the occasion of the scheme’s 10th anniversary. This move underscores the government’s commitment to enhancing access to affordable essential medicines and medical devices across the country.
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LEGAL REPORT
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1. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested another key associate of the terrorist involved in the Red Fort area car blast case. Jasir Bilal Wani, a Kashmiri resident was arrested from Srinagar.
2. A Delhi court today sent Amir Rashid Ali, an accused in the Red Fort blast case, to 10 days’ custody of the National Investigation Agency (NIA).
3. The Government has announced 26 percent increase in rates for advertisements in Print Media. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in a statement said that media rates for print media per square centimetre for one lakh copies of dailies in the black and white advertisement have been enhanced from 47 rupees 40 paise to 59 rupees 68 paise.
4. Supreme Court of India has directed the Jharkhand government to declare the Saranda Forest as a wildlife sanctuary. This ruling highlights the urgent need to protect the forest’s rare biodiversity, ecological value, and tribal heritage, amidst increasing developmental pressures.
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1. President Smt Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C P Radhakrishnan and PM Modi yesterday expressed grief over the death of 42 Indian Umrah pilgrims, in a bus-tanker collision in Saudi Arabia. The passenger bus was carrying the Indian pilgrims, mostly from state of Telangana, from Mecca to Madinah when the mishap occurred.
2. Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has expressed deep shock over the accident. In a release, the chief minister said initial reports indicate that many of the passengers in the bus hailed from Hyderabad.
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1. Indian public sector oil companies sign a one-year deal to import Liquefied Petroleum Gas, from the United States.
2. The Centre has approved 17 electronics component manufacturing projects aimed at expanding domestic capabilities in the sector. The initiative aligns with efforts to strengthen India’s position in global supply chains and reduce dependence on imported components. The approved projects represent an investment of ₹7,172 crore.
3. Arunachalam Vellayan, former Chairman of the Murugappa Group and Chairman Emeritus of Coromandel International, has passed away at the age of 72 after a prolonged illness. He was a fourth-generation member of the Murugappa family and a respected industrial leader.
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
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1. Farhan Akhtar starrer 120 Bahadur creates history; becomes first film ever to release in Defence theatres across India. The Farhan Akhtar-starrer is set to screen exclusively for the defence community in more than 800 cinema halls across India when it opens globally on November 21.
2. Hollywood actor Tom Cruise has been honoured with an Honorary Oscar at the 2025 Governors Awards, marking his first-ever Academy Award. The recognition celebrates his lifelong contribution to global cinema and his influence across decades of filmmaking.
3. Mythri Movie Makers announced their film “Fauzi”, starring Prabhas, will be made in a two part series with the second film being a prequel.
The film marks Prabhas’ first collaboration with the “Sita Ramam” and is set to be a fictionalised resetting of historical events.
4. Renowned Odia playback singer Humane Sagar has died at the age of 34 at a hospital in Bhubaneswar. His sudden demise has shocked the music fraternity, with tributes pouring in from leaders and fans across Odisha. He was admitted earlier in the week with multiple health complications.
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DEFENCE News
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1. The eighth edition of the India-UK Joint Military Exercise “AJEYA WARRIOR-25” commenced today at the Foreign Training Node, Mahajan Field Firing Ranges, Rajasthan. The 14-day bilateral exercise is scheduled from 17 to 30 November 2025.
2. The Royal Saudi Air Force and the Royal Saudi Air Defense Force are actively taking part in a large-scale aerial warfare and missile defense exercise held in the United Arab Emirates, alongside forces from several allied and friendly nations. The exercise focuses on enhancing combat readiness, coordination, and operational planning through realistic air and missile warfare simulations.
3. The 19th Dubai Airshow opened at Dubai World Central under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, bringing together more than 1,500 exhibitors from 115 countries. This year’s edition features 440 first-time participants and over 200 aircraft in static and flying displays.
4. Army Chief Upendra Dwivedi warns Pakistan against any future misdeeds; Says 88-hour Operation Sindoor was ‘Just a Trailer’.
5. India has exported jet fuel to the United States’ West Coast for the first time, marking a notable milestone in the country’s refined petroleum trade. The shipment was dispatched to energy major Chevron following supply disruptions in California.
18 Nov (Tuesday)
Vedic Ritu/ Sharad
Drik Ritu : Hemant
पक्ष :: Krishnapaksh
(In Purnimanta calendar)
Vikram Samvat – 2082
Month : Agrahayana 13
(In Amanta calendar)
Shaka Samvat – 1947
Month :Karthika 28
Tithi : Chaturdashi
Nakshatra:Chitra
Swati
Rahu : 02:54 PM – 04:16 PM
Yamaganda : 09:29 AM – 10:50 AM
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