National:
- On 6 November 2026, the Supreme Court held that growing commercial crops cannot, by itself, establish a forest right or justify continued occupation of forest land under the Forest Rights Act, 2006. The ruling arose from claims in the Megamalai region of Tamil Nadu. The Court distinguished commercial cultivation from cultivation for livelihood and appointed a committee headed by former Chief Justice of India B. R. Gavai to scrutinise orders on the claims.
- On 28 October 2026, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment announced the release of ₹77.98 crore in grants-in-aid for 755 senior citizen welfare projects for the quarter ending 30 September 2026. The funding came under the Integrated Programme for Senior Citizens (IPSrC), a component of the Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana (AVYAY). It supports projects that provide care, shelter and other welfare services to older people, particularly those who need institutional support.
- On 5 November 2026, the Ministry of Home Affairs published the Immigration and Foreigners (Exemption) (Amendment) Order, 2026, dated 4 November. It revised passport and visa exemptions for specified groups, including eligible Nepalese and Bhutanese travellers, certain Tibetans, and members of six notified minority communities from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan who entered India by 31 December 2024 under specified conditions. Eligibility depends on the category, route and documentation. Some beneficiaries must obtain an appropriate visa for continued stay.
- On 4 November 2026, the Ministry of Minority Affairs held Samavesh Se VIKAS at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi, to review the Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PM VIKAS) scheme. Officials and implementing agencies discussed delivery challenges, training quality and employment outcomes. The ministry also announced MoUs with four institutions to expand industry-oriented training and traditional skill development opportunities for young people from minority communities.
International:
- On 5 November 2026, reporting on a confidential assessment by the UN Panel of Experts on Sudan linked a UAE-based security company to the recruitment of Colombian former soldiers who fought alongside Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The reported findings also described training in the UAE before deployment to Sudan. The assessment was shared with the UN Security Council. The UAE denied the allegations, which concern external support in Sudan’s conflict.
- On 9 November 2026, the Saudi–Pakistan Joint Business Council announced that Saudi and Pakistani investors had launched a joint private equity fund to deepen bilateral trade and investment. The council described the initial size as being in the hundreds of millions without disclosing an exact figure. The vehicle is intended to channel private capital into business opportunities across sectors and could expand as it identifies further investments.
Banking: and Financial Markets
- On 5 November 2026, SEBI issued three circulars. It permitted net cash settlement of mutual fund buy and sell obligations within the same scheme and settlement cycle, under a framework effective from April 2027. It also enabled Alternative Investment Fund managers to verify and record accredited investor status under prescribed conditions. Separately, it set a US$5 million combined threshold for rupee-linked exchange-traded currency derivatives positions taken without establishing underlying exposure, across recognised exchanges, in line with RBI norms.
- On 7 November 2026, State Bank of India (California), SBI’s wholly owned US banking subsidiary, inaugurated a branch in Frisco, Texas, its first outside California. SBI Chairman Challa Sreenivasulu Setty led the inauguration. The opening raised the subsidiary’s US branch count from seven to eight. The branch serves individuals and businesses in North Texas, offering services such as deposits, commercial lending and international remittances.
Economy:
- On 6 November 2026, the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) issued its final findings recommending five years of anti-dumping duties on imports of medical examination rubber gloves from Malaysia and Thailand. Proposed rates ranged from US$288 to US$565 per 100,000 gloves, depending on the producer and origin. The investigation covered examination gloves, with products such as dedicated surgical gloves excluded. The DGTR recommendation requires a separate government notification for the duties to take effect.
- On 5 November 2026, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) announced an agreement to acquire 100% of Evos B.V., a Netherlands-headquartered liquid storage operator, at an enterprise value of €2.56 billion, or about US$2.88 billion. Evos operates eight port-based terminals across the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, Belgium and Malta. The acquisition would expand APSEZ’s European presence and add liquid bulk storage capacity to its international logistics business.
Sports:
- On 8 November 2026, South Korea’s An Se-young won the women’s singles title at the Korea Open at Jinnam Stadium in Yeosu, South Korea. The world No. 1 defeated Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi 21–12, 15–21, 21–16 in the final. It was her 11th international title of 2026, matching the single-season record first set by Japan’s Kento Momota in 2019 and equalled by An herself in 2025. Her 11 titles included eight BWF World Tour victories.
- On 9 November 2026, Zimbabwe’s Craig Ervine scored 206 not out against Afghanistan in the first Test at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, UAE. Aged 41 years and 82 days, he became the oldest men’s Test double-centurion in 75 years and the third-oldest overall. It was his maiden Test double century. Zimbabwe made 504 and 523/5, becoming the first team to pass 500 in both innings of a Test. The match ended in a draw.
Military Exercises:
- On 9 November 2026, Poland began hosting KOALICJA 26.2, the first military exercise of the Coalition of the Willing’s Multinational Force–Ukraine (MNF-U), at Nowa Dęba in southeastern Poland. The drills, jointly led by France and the United Kingdom, were scheduled through 22 November and involved about 2,800 personnel. The exercise practises coordination across land, air and maritime operations. Its purpose is to prepare the multinational force to support Ukraine’s security if fighting ends and Ukraine requests assistance.
- On 5–6 November 2026, the defence forces of India and Myanmar held their first bilateral tri-services Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) exercise, RAHAT MITRA, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The Indian Navy led the exercise, which involved more than 300 personnel. The two sides practised planning and coordinating disaster response, with demonstrations of capabilities such as obstacle clearance and bridge-laying. The exercise was designed to help the two countries’ armed forces work together during humanitarian emergencies.
Science and Technology:
- On 6 November 2026, India completed a set of uncrewed trials of MATSYA-6000 at the L&T shipyard in Kattupalli, Tamil Nadu. Developed by the National Institute of Ocean Technology under Samudrayaan, part of the Deep Ocean Mission, the submersible is designed to carry three people to a depth of 6,000 metres. The trials tested flotation, submerged stability and ballast systems, clearing the way for the next phase of testing.
Summits and Conferences:
- On 9 November 2026, COP31, the 31st Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, opened at the ANFAŞ Antalya Expo Center in Antalya, Türkiye. It is scheduled to run until 20 November. Türkiye’s Murat Kurum serves as COP President, while Australia’s Chris Bowen leads the talks as President of Negotiations. The conference brings parties together to advance climate action under the UN framework. Its published theme connects Göbeklitepe with the global net-zero target.
- From 1 to 4 November 2026, Antigua and Barbuda hosted the 28th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in St John’s. The host government and the Commonwealth Secretariat organised the meeting under the theme Accelerating Partnerships and Investment for a Prosperous Commonwealth. Discussions focused on trade, sustainable investment and cooperation among the Commonwealth’s 56 member countries. Gaston Browne, Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, took on the role of Commonwealth Chair-in-Office until the next CHOGM.
MoUs: and Agreements Signed
- On 9 November 2026, India and Saudi Arabia signed the bilateral Haj Agreement for 2027, confirming a quota of 1,75,025 pilgrims for India. The agreement was signed during Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju’s 6–9 November visit to Saudi Arabia. It provides the framework for coordinating India’s participation in the annual pilgrimage, including arrangements for pilgrim services. The quota is the total allocation for India under the agreement.
- On 5 November 2026, IB Solar announced an agreement with RENA Technologies, centrotherm and ISC Konstanz to develop a proposed Centre of Excellence for Solar Technology in the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority region, Uttar Pradesh. The partnership was announced around the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit & Expo in New Delhi. The centre will focus on research, testing and skills development for advanced solar manufacturing. The partners also announced a related 2 GW TOPCon solar-cell production line initiative.
Appointments:
- On 7 November 2026, India’s Permanent Mission to the UN announced that diplomat Shivani Gupta had been selected for the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ) for 2027–2029. The UN General Assembly’s Fifth Committee recommended her unopposed for an Asia-Pacific seat. Her three-year term begins in January 2027. The 21-member ACABQ examines UN budget proposals and advises the General Assembly on administrative and financial matters.
- On 5 November 2026, reporting confirmed that the Central Government had appointed former Supreme Court judge Justice Rajesh Bindal as Chairperson of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT). The appointment followed the end of Justice Ashok Bhushan’s tenure on 4 July 2026. Justice Yogesh Khanna had served as officiating chairperson in the interim. The NCLAT hears appeals in company law, insolvency and other matters assigned to it by statute.
Important Days:
- On Sunday, 8 November 2026, medical imaging professionals marked the 15th International Day of Radiology. The date commemorates Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen’s discovery of X-rays on 8 November 1895. The observance highlights how medical imaging supports early diagnosis, treatment planning and safe patient care, and recognises the work of radiologists and radiographers. The organisers’ campaign focused on radiology’s role throughout the patient journey. A separate official 2026 theme title could not be verified.
Obituaries:
- On 9 November 2026, Indian modernist painter Arpita Singh died at the age of 89 in New Delhi following age-related illness, according to her family. She was known for detailed figurative paintings that explored women’s lives, memory and the effects of war and communal violence. Her work often brought everyday objects and figures together with images of social conflict. She received the Padma Bhushan in 2011 and the Lalit Kala Akademi Fellowship in 2014.
Books: and Authors
- On 9 November 2026, British author M. John Harrison won the 2026 Booker Prize for The End of Everything. At 81, he became the oldest winner in the prize’s history. The dystopian novel is set on the Kent coast in the near future, where a mysterious entity emerges from the sea and begins to imitate human behaviour. Blending speculative fiction and satire, the book examines how people respond to a catastrophe they struggle to understand.
Questions:
Q1. What combined threshold did SEBI specify on 5 November 2026 for rupee-linked exchange-traded currency derivatives positions taken without establishing underlying exposure?a) US$2 million
b) US$5 million
c) US$10 million
d) US$25 million
Answer: b) US$5 million, the threshold applies to the combined outstanding notional value across rupee-linked currency pairs and recognised stock exchanges, subject to applicable RBI directions.
Q2. Who leads the climate negotiations at COP31 in Antalya as President of Negotiations?a) Murat Kurum
b) Gaston Browne
c) Chris Bowen
d) António Guterres
Answer: c) Australia’s Chris Bowen leads the negotiations. Türkiye hosts COP31, and Murat Kurum serves as COP President.
