Wednesday, 11 November 2026
KTR demands pending Rythu Bandhu instalments and drought relief for farmers
BRS leader accused Congress and BJP governments of neglecting farmers during a meeting held in Nirmal
15 people trapped as fierce fire breaks out in Ujjain's Bagadiya Tower
Rescue operation underway to save people trapped in a five-storey residential and commercial building due to fire spreading from a pharmacy
Prices of cancer drugs reduced by up to 96%
More than 1,000 drugs see price reduction as per new central government rules
Akhilesh Yadav attacks BJP over Ayodhya visit
Samajwadi Party president demands linking voter list with Aadhaar
Ban on all types of protests and demonstrations in Leh and Kargil
Chief Electoral Officer issues order as Model Code of Conduct is in force for local body elections

10 police officers died by suicide in terror attack in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Two senior officers among 10 killed in ambush on police vehicles in Kohat district
India makes major change to visa system, tourist visas to now be known as visitor visas
Under new rules, visa categories have been reduced and paperwork has been cut by up to 70 per cent
Carbon Resources and Cosmo AM&T to invest ₹4,000 crore in Andhra Pradesh
Aim to set up plant for battery raw material production in Naidupeta
Emphasis on farm mechanisation to increase agricultural productivity in India
New technology and sharing models could increase farmers' income by 20 to 30 per cent.

Schools up to class 5 in hybrid mode in Noida and Greater Noida as pollution rises
Students can now attend classes online or offline following the implementation of GRAP stage 3

Investors' attention now shifts towards large-cap funds amidst rising market volatility
Investment in mid and small-cap funds decreased while an increase was seen in large-cap schemes
Preparations intensify for the start of National Archery Championship amidst bad weather
Despite waterlogging on the field due to rain and hailstones in Shillong, the enthusiasm of the players remains intact

Interest rates on 444-day FD increased by Indian Overseas Bank
The bank has increased the interest on its special 444-day fixed deposit by 15 basis points.
Three players tied for lead at Phoenix Invitational golf tournament in Hyderabad
Gaganjeet Bhullar, Sachin Baishoya and Arjun Prasad took the lead with a score of 66

Father and son arrested for uploading fake bail orders on Rajasthan High Court website
They conspired to create fake orders to prevent the father's arrest in a narcotics case

Brazilian midfielder Headrion Benevenuto dos Santos joins Mumbai City FC
Mumbai City selects Brazilian player as new attacking midfielder due to Leonardo's injury

11.5 per cent decline in stubble burning incidents across six North Indian states
A total of 9,590 incidents were recorded between 15 September and 10 November according to satellite data
Punjab and Haryana High Court orders protection of LGBTQIA+ students in schools
Haryana education department and CBSE instructed to follow Supreme Court guidelines in Sukadeb Saha vs Andhra Pradesh case
Farmers in Yadgir receive low compensation, ultimatum to government to pay full amount
Allegations of irregularities in drought relief package; threat of protest if balance amount is not credited within seven days
Four coaches of Chauri Chaura Express derailed at Kanpur Central station
Train heading to Gorakhpur met with accident just two minutes after departure; no casualties reported
Aadhaar card is not conclusive proof of age, postmortem report more reliable: High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has made an important observation regarding age proof while determining compensation in a road accident case.
No decline in female murder rates in India, 30 per cent decline in male murders
Despite reduction in violence against men over the last 25 years, situation for women remains concerning
Unique model reviving ancient rural culture prepared in Mehsana's Bhandu village
More than 600 children given hands-on experience of traditional farming and lifestyle through winter camp
Army chief General Dhiraj Seth addresses Mechanised Forces Symposium 2026
Emphasis placed on Indian Army's readiness and modernisation for future wars

BGauss company crosses 1 lakh electric scooter sales mark
Mumbai-based startup achieved this feat in just four years, 104 per cent growth rate recorded in 2026
Government implements saturation project to increase 4G connectivity in rural areas
Number of villages without 4G facility decreased by 75 per cent in four years
NRIs living abroad can now complete KYC from home due to new SEBI rule
Foreign nationals and OCI investors to be able to undergo remote identity verification from 3 December
Limit for purchase of laptops and tablets for central government officials increased
As per new rules, officials will be able to retain devices after 4 years of use

Ice cream trader honeytrapped via dating app in Ahmedabad, lakhs extorted
Vastral trader kidnapped in the name of Crime Branch after meeting a woman, ₹6.40 lakh extorted.
Karnataka government seeks more funding from Centre for Bengaluru metro
State is bearing 84 per cent share of total metro project cost

Bhavik Gajjar, who attacked a youth during Navratri, remains absconding even after 25 days
Questions have been raised over the police's failure to apprehend the accused in an attempted murder case.
Two South Korean auto companies to invest ₹1,370 crore in Tamil Nadu
Hwashin and Sion E-Hwa Summit will expand their production units in the state over the next five years.
SAIL and Zydus Group propose to establish global treasury centres in GIFT City
According to a Businessline report, both companies have applied to use GIFT City as an economic hub
IIT Madras and Guwahati University develop new method to identify monsoon arrival
A climate-network approach will be used to distinguish between local rainfall and large-scale monsoon onset
Experts discuss why farmers' income remains stagnant despite record production
Experts highlighted challenges and solutions in the agriculture sector at the Bharat Agriculture Conference 2026
Junagadh becomes the preferred destination for tourists during Diwali holidays
Heavy crowds observed at the historic Uparkot Fort and Girnar ropeway.

Right to marry a person of one's choice is a fundamental right: Bombay High Court
The court ruled that an adult woman is free to marry a person of any religion or caste.
Indian Navy to organise 'Sea Vigil-26' maritime security exercise
Security exercise to be held across the Indian coastline from 11 to 19 November 2026

Four die, including a couple, in horrific accident on Ganga Expressway in Hardoi
Four people lost their lives in an accident caused by a car crashing into a divider on the Ganga Expressway.
IRCTC releases list of 14 unauthorised food delivery websites
Passengers have been advised to stay away from such websites and order food only from authorised platforms.

India A women's team announced for series against England A
Anushka Sharma to lead white-ball team, while Minu Mani will captain in multi-day match.
Rajasthan farmer earns lakhs through agrovoltaic model combining farming and electricity
Kajodmal has created a new revolution in agriculture by growing crops under solar panels in Jaipur.
Friend attacked youth with a belt and threatened to kill him in Khadia
A police complaint has been filed after a friend publicly attacked a youth over a grudge regarding a romantic relationship with his sister.
Rupee gains 7 paise to close at 93.70 against US dollar
Improvement in the rupee was witnessed due to domestic market strength and foreign capital inflows.

Depalpur becomes India's second cleanest small city in Swachh Survekshan 2025
After ranking 1710th last year, Depalpur secured second place by adopting the Indore model
Fierce fire breaks out in plastic factory in Bhavnagar's Kumbharwada
Fire department brought blaze under control at Nileshbhai Jogi's factory in Shantinagar area
Grain production has increased by 50 per cent in the last decade, says Shivraj Chouhan
Union Agriculture Minister stated that India has become self-reliant in foodgrains and aims to achieve a production of 550 million tonnes by 2047
CII summit expected to bring ₹11 lakh crore investment to Andhra Pradesh
Summit in Visakhapatnam is likely to create 2.5 lakh employment opportunities
Central government planning to transform Jan Aushadhi Kendras into modern flagship outlets
Selected centres to be upgraded with better medicines, improved facilities and expanded credit
Electric vehicles to be prioritised in central government ministries
Finance Ministry declares electric vehicles as primary choice for government staff cars, sets limit of ₹20 lakh
26 children burnt due to firecrackers during Diwali in Surat
Undergoing treatment in Civil Hospital's burns ward, 4 children in critical condition
Central Bureau of Narcotics destroys secret lab manufacturing mephedrone in Mau
11.7 kg mephedrone and chemicals seized during action under Operation Vajra 3.0
Karnataka Chief Minister Shivakumar expresses concern to Centre over ethanol blending issue
Allegation that increasing ethanol content in petrol is reducing vehicle mileage and causing engine damage

Sachin Tendulkar to gift 26 historic bats to Mumbai Cricket Association museum
People will be able to see Sachin's bats, jerseys, and personal notes in the 'Batography' exhibition on 16 November.

Former vice president Jagdish Dhankhar admitted to AIIMS after fainting during morning walk
75-year-old Dhankhar admitted to Cardio-Neuro Centre, treatment initiated by cardiology department
Guide to saving tax and securing wealth in marital life
Experts at ET Wealth Expo 2026 provided important advice to couples regarding financial management and tax planning.

Iran's public declaration: Uranium will not be sent out of the country
Iranian security chief strikes back by warning the US against new attacks

Pinarayi Vijayan opposes appointment of new KCHR chief in Kerala
Opposition leader alleges appointment made by ignoring search committee

Discussions held to accelerate negotiations for free trade agreement between India and Canada
Important meeting held in New Delhi between Union Minister Piyush Goyal and Canadian Minister Maninder Sidhu.

Massive fire at railway police line campus in Surat's Varachha, 26 vehicles burnt to ashes
Fire that broke out in a tree near Poddar Arcade took a ferocious form, damaging vehicles seized by the police.
Terrorist attack on CRPF checkpoint in Kulgam, three personnel injured
Motorcyclists opened fire, injuring three security personnel
Comparison of income from SCSS and MIS schemes on an investment of ₹15 lakh
SCSS offers higher returns in government savings schemes for senior citizens.

Annual decline of 14.23 per cent in passenger vehicle sales in India
Total 5,07,768 vehicles were sold in October, a major shift in consumer preference observed
Yadav leaders, including former MP, join BJP ahead of Uttar Pradesh assembly elections
Leaders from Basti and Banda accepted BJP membership at a programme held in Lucknow
China overtakes South Korea in monthly orders for LNG carriers
China received more orders in October, according to data from British shipping consultancy Clarkson Research

NBEMS announces October 2026 FMGE exam results
Candidates can check their marks by visiting the official website natboard.edu.in
Ramayan film to earn more than ₹1000 crore in India: Sanjeev Bijli
PVR INOX executive director expresses confidence in the success of the Nitesh Tiwari directed film

French President Emmanuel Macron launches charter to protect children from AI risks
International charter introduced at Paris Peace Forum for AI regulation and protection of children's mental health

India's agricultural growth rate reaches 4.5 per cent: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
The Union Minister claimed that the country's agricultural production has increased by nearly 50 per cent in the last decade.
4 children of a single family died by suicide in Bikaner after drowning in a water tank
Three other children also drowned while attempting to save one child; atmosphere of mourning across the region
Subsidy on phosphate and potash fertilizer approved for Rabi 2026-27
The central government has greenlit a subsidy of ₹62,370.02 crore to ensure farmers receive fertilizer at affordable prices.

Central government approves mega package of ₹77,101 crore
Announcement of financial assistance for fertilizer subsidy, metro expansion, and small industries
Bengaluru tourist dies of heart attack on Girnar mountain
Died before receiving treatment as health deteriorated while returning after visiting Gaurakshnath Peak
BJP protests fiercely against milk and bus fare hikes in Bengaluru
BJP leaders and workers held a massive protest at Freedom Park against the state government's anti-people decisions.

Sugarcane crop burnt in Rakhel village due to spark in power line
Farmers suffer loss of over ₹4 lakh as crop ready on 6 bighas turns to ashes due to PGVCL's negligence
UK-based Tide to invest ₹3,100 crore in India over next four years
The company will focus on India for the expansion of technology centers supporting its global business
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister inaugurates Raptee.HV's flagship experience centre in Chennai
Modern electric motorcycle showroom launched via video conferencing from state secretariat
Terrorist attack on CRPF patrol team in Kulgam, three jawans injured
Terrorists on a motorcycle opened indiscriminate fire and fled; injured jawans shifted to Anantnag hospital
US ready for peace deal with Iran, but terms unacceptable: Marco Rubio
The US Secretary of State has called Tehran's demands irrational while planning to increase economic pressure on Iran.

Respiratory patients increase in Delhi due to pollution, Congress inspects LNJP Hospital
A delegation led by Delhi Congress President Devender Yadav visited the hospital and launched a scathing attack on the government.
Increase in purchase limit for electronic devices for central government officials
Now officials will be able to buy laptops or tablets up to ₹1.8 lakh, devices can be kept after four years

Union Cabinet approves extension of Stand-Up India scheme till 31.03.2031
The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to 2.5 lakh new entrepreneurs over the next five years.
Date for implementation of UPI MDR not announced even two days after Diwali
No new announcement has been made by the National Payments Corporation of India yet
Experts urge adoption of multi-dimensional dietary strategy to combat anaemia in India
Iron supplementation alone is not enough; emphasis placed on understanding the root causes of anaemia
Israeli ambassador's new approach for synergy between farming and solar energy in India
Farmers will be able to get electricity along with crop production through agrivoltaics technology

Supreme Court transfers Delhi High Court case to Madras High Court to curb forum shopping
The judges clarified that considering one High Court superior or choosing a court of preference is wrong.
Charges framed against 8, including grandson of Pakistan Deputy PM Ishaq Dar
A Lahore court has framed charges against all accused in the case of rape of two foreign women.
Airtel surpasses Jio and BSNL in download speed and quality for home broadband
According to an OpenSignal report, Airtel's performance in internet speed and reliability has been the best.
Fog and pollution in winter reduce power generation capacity of rooftop solar panels
Fog and pollution in North India can lead to a reduction of up to 30 percent in electricity generated from solar panels.
Growing reach of 'rent-a-grandchild' services to combat loneliness in Indian cities
Startups are providing emotional support to elderly people living alone due to careers and migration abroad.
Andhra Pradesh to spend ₹632 crore for the restoration of 789 lift irrigation schemes
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has ordered officials to complete all repairs by June 2027.

US deploys federal employees to Taiwan government offices
Under the Taiwan Fellowship Program, US officials will work in various ministries and agencies in Taiwan.

Auto and taxi fares to increase in Kerala from January 1
Operators have called off the scheduled strike following an agreement between the government and trade unions.
Nabard and SBI to make loan process easier and cheaper for farmers
The system of granting loans based on digital data will be strengthened so that farmers are freed from the clutches of moneylenders.

Gang-rape survivor thrown off roof for refusing to withdraw case in Begusarai
The critically injured woman has been admitted to Sadar Hospital for treatment; one accused has been arrested.
Centre approves credit guarantee fund for micro units
The scheme for loans under the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana will continue for five years

Cabinet approves construction of Yuge Yugin Bharat Museum in New Delhi
Grand museum to take shape at the North and South Block complex at a cost of ₹3,230 crore
