Bihar CM For 10th Time
Nitish Kumar was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Bihar, with Governor Arif Mohammad Khan administering the oath of office and secrecy at Patna’s historic Gandhi Maidan. Nitish Kumar took oath as Chief Minister for the 10th time at 11.30 a.m.


Highest-Ever Defence Production
India has recorded its highest-ever defence production of one lakh 54 thousand crore rupees in 2024 25. The defence exports have also reached a record 23 thousand 622 crore in 2024- 25 from less than one thousand crore rupees in 2014.


Game Changers in India's Defence Sector
Approximately 16,000 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises are strengthening India's indigenous defence capabilities as emerging game-changers within the country's defence industrial base, the government announced.


Mann Ki Baat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will share his thoughts with the people of the country and abroad in the Mann Ki Baat programme on Akashvani on the 30th of November. It will be the 128th episode of the monthly radio programme.


Fresh Cyclone Fear
A low-pressure system has developed in the southeast Bay of Bengal, sparking fresh fears of a possible cyclone. Meteorological models suggest that the system could intensify in the coming days, potentially impacting coastal states, including Odisha.


Snakebite Compensation
The Odisha government is set to increase compensation for families of snakebite victims from the existing ₹4 lakh to ₹10 lakh, following directions from the Supreme Court.


Jay Dholakia Takes Oath
Jay Dholakia was sworn in as the new MLA from Nuapada in the Odisha Assembly. Speaker Surama Padhy administered the oath to the Bharatiya Janata Party legislator in the presence of senior party leaders.


BHU-MANACHITRA
Researchers at the National Institute of Technology Rourkela have secured a patent for BHU-MANACHITRA, India’s first autonomous drone system capable of real-time land mapping.


Su-57 Fighter Jet Tech
Russia has proposed a comprehensive transfer of fifth-generation fighter jet technology to India, including the Su-57 stealth aircraft, ahead of President Vladimir Putin’s scheduled visit for the India-Russia Annual Summit in December.


Golden Gloves for India
Minakshi Hooda, Preeti, Arundhati Choudhary and Nupur clinch gold at the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025 in Greater Noida, powering India’s medal tally. Jadumani bags silver, while 15 Indian boxers, including Nikhat Zareen, storm into the finals.