Naxal-affected districts down from 126 to zero, says PM Modi at Rashtriya Ekta Diwas
Addressing Rashtriya Ekta Diwas at Ekta Nagar, PM Modi said Naxal-affected districts have fallen to zero and named border security and a Secular Civil Code as priorities.
Delhi records cleanest October in eight years with average AQI of 166
Delhi's average AQI for October 2026 was 166, its lowest October reading in eight years. The city has had 220 good-to-moderate air days so far this year.
Vice-President calls for civil services to be reshaped for India of 2047
At IIPA's 72nd annual general body meeting, Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan called for citizen-centric, data-driven administration and better Centre-state-district coordination.
Government sets up high-level committee to review banking sector for Viksit Bharat 2047
A six-month High Level Committee on Banking for Viksit Bharat, chaired by former CVC Suresh N. Patel, will review India's banking sector and recommend reforms.
National Social Security Board notified for unorganised, gig and platform workers
The Labour Ministry has notified the National Social Security Board for unorganised, gig and platform workers to recommend and monitor welfare schemes for them.
Nadda inspects new AIIMS shelter for 897 patients and attendants, reviews cleanliness drive
J. P. Nadda inspected a BEL-built building at AIIMS New Delhi to be used as an Aashray shelter for 897 patients and attendants, and reviewed cleanliness work under Special Campaign…
Amit Shah asks NCDC to draw up 25-year roadmap; sets North-East self-reliance target for 2030
Chairing NCDC's 93rd General Council meeting, Amit Shah asked for a 25-year roadmap and set higher lending targets of up to ₹4 lakh crore by 2030-31.
Revised MRP of 543 anti-cancer medicines to apply from November 9
The NPPA has published revised MRPs for 543 brands of anti-cancer medicines, with prices falling by up to about 90% in some cases from November 9, 2026.
Cabinet approves 3% DA hike for central government employees and pensioners
The Union Cabinet has approved a 3% increase in DA and DR, taking it to 63% from July 1, 2026, for 48.54 lakh employees and 68.71 lakh pensioners.
Concessional local pass from November 1 for residents within 20 km of NH toll plazas
Residents within 20 km of a national highway toll plaza can buy a concessional local pass for ₹1,500 or ₹3,000 a year from November 1, 2026.