India
Imphal–Japan Harmony Week brings calligraphy and anime art to Manipur
The November 1–7 programme includes free cultural events, with creative workshops at Imphal Art College later this week.
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India
Nihal Sarin gains 11 classical rating points after European Club Cup
The Indian grandmaster’s November FIDE record shows a classical rating of 2720 after a strong European Club Cup performance.
India
Ikwaput double gives East Bengal winning start in Asian campaign
East Bengal beat Ho Chi Minh City 2-1 in Kolkata and next face Hwacheon KSPO in the AFC Women’s Champions League on November 4.
World
Lucy reaches Jupiter’s Trojan asteroid region ahead of 2027 flyby
After travelling more than 2.2 billion miles, Lucy has entered the region of ancient asteroids that share Jupiter’s orbit around the Sun.
India
NVS-03 completes first orbit-raising manoeuvre after Sriharikota launch
India’s new navigation satellite has completed its first engine burn in orbit, with further manoeuvres planned before it reaches its assigned slot.
India
Organic fisheries certification procedure launched in Sikkim
The November 2 programme in Mangan also included fisheries projects worth ₹3.75 crore, according to the Union fisheries ministry.
India
Khadi Diwali Fest opens in Connaught Place ahead of the festive week
KVIC says the Delhi event began on October 31, with discounts on khadi and village-industry products.
India
Bengaluru–Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper adds a six-day overnight service
The new sleeper service links SMVT Bengaluru and Mumbai CSMT, with regular Bengaluru-originating journeys scheduled from November 3.
India
IFFI 2026 media accreditation deadline falls on November 4
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has extended applications for media coverage of the November 20–28 festival in Panaji.
Technology
NASA’s twin ESCAPADE spacecraft prepare Earth flybys on journey to Mars
NASA says the two probes are scheduled to use Earth’s gravity and engine burns on 7 and 9 November to head toward Mars.
India
INS Sudarshini returns to Kochi after 10-month Lokayan voyage
The Indian Navy says the sail training ship travelled more than 22,000 nautical miles before its 2 November homecoming.
India
India’s rabi soil health campaign targets 50 lakh farmers through November
The government says the campaign plans field demonstrations and training on soil and nutrient management.
