(1) PM Hails Devbhoomi Addressing Uttarakhand’s 25th Foundation Day celebrations in Dehradun, PM Narendra Modi described the state, often referred to as Devbhoomi, as the "heartbeat of India's spiritual life". He also said that if the state resolves, it can become the "spiritual capital of the world" in the coming years.

(2) Phased Demolition Soon In the wake of Saturday’s tragic incident near Mani Sahoo Chhak in Cuttack, where the collapse of an old apartment balcony claimed three lives, authorities have constituted a high-level committee to identify structurally unsafe buildings across the city and will initiate phased demolition. CM Mohan Charan Majhi announced an ex-gratia of ₹4 lakh each for the family of the deceased.

(3) An IAF Feat In a significant milestone, the Indian Air Force conducted its first night landing at Gotama airstrip in Nuapada. The manoeuvre was carried out to ensure secure deployment of polling parties to Maoist-affected booths in Sunabeda region ahead of the upcoming Nuapada bypoll.

(4) Tejas,⁠ Rafale Sparkle As part of the Indian Air Force’s 93rd anniversary, a spectacular flypast featuring Tejas, Rafale, and the Suryakiran Aerobatic Team mesmerized spectators over the Brahmaputra in Guwahati, showcasing IAF’s aerial prowess and precision at the vibrant air show at the Lachit Ghat.

(5) Terror Plot Foiled The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad arrested 3 ISIS-linked terrorists in Ahmedabad for plotting nationwide attacks. Under surveillance for a year, they were apprehended while attempting to supply weapons, marking a significant breakthrough in the ongoing efforts to curb terrorism.

(6) Cold Wave Grips Odisha Daringbadi is gripped by a harsh cold wave, plunging temperatures to 11°C and even lower in nearby areas. Jharsuguda followed with 11.7°C, while Phulbani recorded 12°C. Dense fog on Sunday morning reduced visibility across the region to under 10 metres.

(7) Strengthening Bilateral Ties  President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Luanda for a State-visit at the invitation of Angola President Joao Lourenco. President Murmu will hold bilateral talks with her Angola counterpart Lourenco. She will also attend the 50th anniversary celebrations of Angola's independence on November 11.

(8) Title No. 101 for Djoko Novak Djokovic claimed his 101st career title at the Hellenic Championship, where he overcame Lorenzo Musetti in an absorbing three-hour clash. With his 72nd tour-level title on hard courts, Djokovic also surpassed Roger Federer for the most in the Open Era.

(9) Nuapada Campaign Ends Campaigning for the Nuapada by-election ended today as the silent period began from 4 PM. Voting will be held on November 11. Officials said all outside leaders and workers have left the district, and strict security has been deployed at 47 sensitive booths. Polling parties move tomorrow, with authorities hopeful of a peaceful, orderly election.

(10) Shivraj Singh's Odisha Visit  Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will visit Odisha tomorrow to attend the ‘Mandia Diwas’ celebrations in Bhubaneswar. He will highlight Centre’s initiatives to boost millet cultivation and farmers’ income. Later, he will visit Cuttack to interact with farmers and attend a review meeting at ICAR-NRRI, focusing on sustainable, technology-driven and self-reliant agriculture.