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National News Highlights

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Supreme Court Rejects Plea on Reserved Constituency Rotation – The apex court rejected a petition seeking rotation of reserved seats in Parliament and State Assemblies.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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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