India
International maize conference opens in Hyderabad with focus on farm research
The 2–4 November conference brings researchers, policymakers and industry participants together to discuss maize productivity and value chains.
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Sports
Dakar Youth Olympics open in Senegal, marking a first for Africa
The Youth Olympic Games run through 13 November across Dakar, Diamniadio and Saly.
Technology
Indian researchers trace 24 years of X-ray changes in a nearby galaxy
Observations from three space telescopes suggest a black hole may power the exceptionally bright X-ray source ULX-8.
Culture
Buddha relics exposition begins at Tawang, with stops in Bomdila and Namsai
The Ministry of Culture says the Piprahwa relics will be displayed at three Arunachal Pradesh locations during November.
World
WHO recognises Barbados for eliminating mother-to-child HIV transmission as a public health problem
An independent assessment found Barbados met WHO’s elimination targets, the health agency announced on 30 October.
Food
Great Indian Feast Trail scheduled in Mumbai from 27 November
Organisers list a three-day food and culture event at Jio World Garden in Bandra Kurla Complex.
Food
Delhi’s SARAS Food Festival listed for Sunder Nursery from 21 November
The Ministry of Rural Development’s calendar lists the food festival in New Delhi from 21 November to 8 December 2026.
World
Argentina seeks AI data centre investment as Patagonia project takes shape
President Javier Milei is courting artificial intelligence infrastructure investment, while a proposed Patagonia project highlights questions about development and regulation.
Sports
India finish unbeaten in Asian Champions Trophy league stage, face Korea in semi-final
India beat Korea 8–0 in Jalandhar to finish the round-robin stage with five wins. The teams meet again in Mohali on 4 November.
Food
Karnataka’s revised milk prices take effect from 1 November
The state approved an ₹8-per-litre increase, with most of the increase earmarked for producers.
Technology
NASA’s Swift observatory ends science mission after more than two decades
The gamma-ray observatory made its final observation on 20 October as atmospheric drag lowered its orbit.
Culture
Bharat Parv 2026 listed at Statue of Unity through 15 November
Gujarat Tourism’s event listing describes a celebration of crafts, food and performances in Kevadia.
