Daily News Wrap – BILKULONLINE
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National News Highlights
- Centre Approves Two-Year Extension for Agniveers – The Union Cabinet has approved a two-year service extension for 75% of Agniveers who are not initially absorbed after completing their four-year tenure, giving them another opportunity to qualify for regular service.
- Supreme Court Reconsiders Two-Child Norm – The Supreme Court has referred its earlier ruling on the two-child eligibility norm for elected representatives to a larger bench, observing that changing demographic realities warrant reconsideration.
- SC Seeks Centre’s Response on CEC Immunity – The Supreme Court has sought the Union Government’s response to petitions challenging lifelong legal immunity granted to the Chief Election Commissioner.
- Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) Extended Till 2028 – The Centre has extended the rural sanitation programme until March 2028, ensuring continued support for sanitation and cleanliness initiatives across villages.
- Fast-Track Special Courts Scheme Extended Till 2031 – The government has extended the scheme aimed at expediting trials in cases involving sexual offences and crimes against children.
- Delhi Air Quality Remains in Severe Category – Delhi’s air quality deteriorated to an AQI of 377, prompting the Commission for Air Quality Management to intensify action against stubble burning and pollution sources.
- Supreme Court Rejects Plea on Reserved Constituency Rotation – The apex court rejected a petition seeking rotation of reserved seats in Parliament and State Assemblies.
- India and Nepal Step Up Diplomatic Engagement – Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s November 4–5 visit to Nepal focused on strengthening bilateral relations ahead of Nepal Prime Minister Balen Shah’s proposed visit to India.
- Indian Universities Slip in QS Asia Rankings – Indian institutions have registered a decline in the latest QS Asia University Rankings, with no Indian IIT or IISc institution featuring among the top 50.
- Two Dead, Six Feared Trapped in Old Delhi Building Collapse – A three-storey building collapsed in the Chawri Bazaar area of Old Delhi, leaving two people dead and six others reportedly trapped, triggering rescue operations.
International News Highlights
- Democrats Take Control of Both Houses of US Congress – The Democratic Party has secured control of both the Senate and House of Representatives in the US midterm elections, delivering a major political setback to President Donald Trump.
- Ukraine Death Toll Rises to 42 After Russian Strike – The death toll from a Russian strike on an aid distribution centre in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region has risen to 42, according to Ukrainian authorities.
- Multiple Flights Diverted Across Europe Following Bomb Threats – Several passenger flights operated by European airlines were diverted or made emergency landings following bomb threats. Security agencies conducted precautionary checks, with no casualties reported.
- Nationwide Protests Disrupt France – Thousands of workers and students took to the streets across France demanding higher wages, better public services and improved working conditions. Clashes between protesters and police were reported in Lyon.
- UN Warns of Security Vacuum in Lebanon – The United Nations has warned that the planned closure of its UNIFIL peacekeeping mission in Lebanon could create a dangerous security vacuum along the country’s border with Israel.
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