4 New Vande Bharat Trains

Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off four new Vande Bharat Express trains from Varanasi, boosting connectivity on routes including Banaras-Khajuraho, Lucknow-Saharanpur, Firozpur-Delhi, and Ernakulam-Bengaluru through a virtual ceremony.

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Winter Session from Dec 1

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju today informed that President Droupadi Murmu has approved the proposal of the Government to convene the Winter Session of Parliament from December 1st to 19th, 2025.

ISRO Shares Lunar Data

ISRO has released advanced data from Chandrayaan-2’s orbiter, enhancing global understanding of the Moon’s polar regions. This scientific contribution supports future lunar exploration and strengthens India’s role in international space research.

PM Boosts Legal Access

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the National Conference on Strengthening Legal Aid Delivery Mechanisms at the Supreme Court. He also launched the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA)’s Community Mediation Training Module to enhance accessible, community-based justice across the country.
Exercise TRISHUL Underway

Indian Army’s Southern Command launched Exercise TRISHUL, showcasing land-sea-air integration. Intense manoeuvres in the Thar Desert under MaruJwala and Akhand Prahaar aim to validate joint operations, mobility, and firepower across multiple domains.
Prez Murmu Visits Africa

President Droupadi Murmu departed on a weeklong state visit to Angola and Botswana, marking the first by an Indian head of state. The visit aims to review bilateral ties and explore new areas of cooperation from November 8 to 13.

CM Majhi Visits Sunabeda

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi became the first CM to visit Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary since independence, energizing local tribal communities who welcomed the long-awaited government attention to their region’s development and pressing concerns.

Matric Exam Form Fill-Up Begins

The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha has started the online form fill-up for the 2026 Annual HSC Examination. Students can submit forms on www.bseodisha.ac.in from November 8 until 11:45 PM on November 22.

Campaigning in full swing

With the November 11 Nuapada bypoll nearing, CM Mohan Majhi led BJP’s final roadshow supporting Jay Dholakia. Ex-CM Naveen Patnaik campaigned for BJD’s Snehangini Chhuria, while Congress released a manifesto focusing on tribal rights, irrigation, and jobs.

India Clinches Series

India won the T20 series 2-1 against Australia after rain washed out the final match at the Gabba in Brisbane. India were 52/0 with Shubhman Gill on 29 and Abhishek Sharma on 23 before play was halted.