The committee directed the State government to explore the possibility of locating the proposed project on suitable non-forest land before pursuing forest clearance

3. NCP leader challenges Sunetra Pawar’s decision to appoint a new national chief spokesperson

Brijmohan Shrivastav claimed that the previously raised queries about her appointment as the national president were still unresolved

4. Corporation councillor willing to express regret for abusing and body shaming Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, her counsel tells Madras High Court

She has sought anticipatory bail in a case booked against her pursuant to a speech at DMK women’s wing meet held in Chennai on October 7, 2026

5. Pakistan minister invites Punjab CM Mann

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann had said that he wished to accept the invitation from the organisers of the Lahore International Punjabi Conference in Lahore from November 27 to 29 and would want to visit ...

DEFENCE (रक्षा)

1. From King Edward III To Neha Bora, A 1361 Law Lives On In 'Peace Bonds': NDTV Explains

Edward III of England enacted the Justice of Peace Act, which evolved over even centuries.

2. 68 Killed As 2 High-Speed Trains Collide In Spain, Human Error Likely Cause

The country's rail system operator ADIF said that the crash happened in the province of Toledo

3. House Vandalised During Arunachal Dam Protest, Ex-Minister Calls For Talks

The MLA also urged the Union government to initiate discussions with China.

4. 10 Lakh Target, Anti-SIR Push: Congress Strategy For November 1 Ramlila Maidan Rally

"Our target is to bring 10 lakh (one million) people. Ensuring the success of this rally is the collective responsibility of all parties within the INDIA alliance, and everyone is actively involved...

5. BJP Ahead But Akhilesh Yadav's Party Gains Ground In UP MLC Elections

Yogi Adityanath's government is facing anti-incumbency, says Akhilesh Yadav.

WORLD NEWS (दुनिया)

1. Pioneering U.S. labour leader Dolores Huerta dies at 96

Dolores Huerta took the reins of the U.S. farmworker movement in the 1960s with Chavez

2. Clinging on: On Netanyahu and the Israel elections

Netanyahu’s continuance will be bad news for Israel and the region

3. What has driven the high Arab turnout in Israel’s elections?

Arab voter turnout is estimated to be nearly 80%, the highest in at least a decade, according to exit polls

4. U.S. Fed holds interest rates steady despite surging inflation

The 12-member FOMC voted 10-2 to hold rates at a target range between 3.75 and 4.00%, citing the need for more data in the fight against inflation

5. Iran warns of 'devastating' economic fallout from any new Israeli attack

Under Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has vowed to topple Iran's government, the two countries have directly fought a war for the first time in their history after decades of enmity

SPORTS (खेल)

1. WPL auction: Molineux, Kiran top earners; Kashvi scripts history

UP Warriorz drafts in the T20 WC-winning captain for ₹1.10 crore; the Indian big-hitter to turn out for Capitals after being bought for ₹75 lakh; the 15-year-old is the youngest to make a WPL squad

2. World under-19 champ Aditya targets LA Olympics

3. Vijay hopes to show that off-spinners can excel in both Tests and T20s

The Andhra tweaker sheds light on his transition from playing on cement tracks to turf wickets; the 25-year-old has been making rapid strides

4. Vaishnavi’s five-for sets up India’s series sweep

5. Domestic hockey has evolved considerably, says Raghunath

MISHAPS (दुर्घटना)

1. New RSS group registers with justice dept to lobby in America

RSS Friends’ Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) filing came just days before RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat held a major rally at Madison Square Garden in New York

2. UP MLC election results: BJP suffers setback in strongholds Varanasi and Lucknow, SP gets shot in the arm

In the results announced on Wednesday, the BJP’s tally of six was the same as in the 2020 Legislative Council election.

3. Airlines seek more time to shift international flights to Navi Mumbai airport

MIAL presented its redevelopment plans and proposed temporarily shifting international traffic accounting for five million passengers per annum (MPPA) to NMIA.

4. Bihar MLC election results: BJP wins 2, leads on 1; JDU, RJD, JSP win 1 seat each, Independents 2

Tension prevailed at the counting centre during the counting of votes for the Darbhanga graduate constituency in the evening. 

5. NCP appoints Zeeshan Siddique as Mumbai chief as Parth Pawar pushes organisational changes amid dissent

Siddique is considered close to Parth, and his appointment marked Siddique’s second significant political milestone in just five months within the organization.

ENTERTAINMENT (मनोरंजन)

1. Barbara Barrie passes away at 95 in medically assisted death

Veteran actress Barbara Barrie died at the age of 95 in New York City, confirmed by her daughter. She was best known for her Oscar-nominated role in 'Breaking Away' and her Broadway work in 'Company'.

2. Christopher Lloyd recalls childhood at Connecticut’s 400-acre Waveny estate

Back to the Future star Christopher Lloyd, 88, recalls growing up at Waveny, a sprawling 400-acre Connecticut estate his family moved into in 1944. His grandfather helped found Texaco Oil Company.

3. WATCH: Emma Corrin, Jack Lowden in ‘Pride and Prejudice’ trailer

The trailer for the limited series 'Pride and Prejudice' has recently been unveiled to audiences. Emma Corrin stars as Elizabeth Bennet while Jack Lowden plays Mr Darcy, showcasing their complex re...

4. Peter Medak, director of ‘The Changeling’, ‘The Krays’ and ‘The Ruling Class’, passes away

Peter Medak, a Hungarian-born director and actor, has died at the age of 88 in Los Angeles. His notable films include 'The Changeling', 'The Krays', and 'The Ruling Class'.

5. Upasana Singh and Nagma Morarji claim legal win in CINTAA leadership battle

Upasana Singh and Nagma Morarji emerged victorious in their governance struggle within CINTAA, as they charged the former leadership with the mishandling of artists' funds and neglecting critical m...

THOUGHT OF THE DAY (विचार)

"Arise, awake, and stop not till the goal is reached." — Swami Vivekananda

LEARN SANSKRIT (हिंदी - संस्कृत)

मृत्योर्मामृतं गमय (Mrityor Ma Amritam Gamaya) — Lead me from death to immortality

BHARAT FACT (देश की बात)

Did you know? Public holidays in India: Public Holidays in India, also known as Government Holidays, consist of a variety of cultural, nationalistic, and religious holidays that are legislated in India at the union or state levels.

JOKE (चुटकुला)

I told my wife she was drawing her eyebrows too high. She looked surprised.

WHY DO WE... (क्यों?)

Why is blood red?
Hemoglobin is a protein containing iron that facilitates the transportation of oxygen in red blood cells. Almost all vertebrates contain hemoglobin, with the sole exception of the fish family Channichthyidae. Hemoglobin in the blood carries oxygen from the respiratory organs to the other tissues of the body, where it releases the oxygen to enable aerobic respiration which powers an animal's metabolism. Hemoglobin is a metalloprotein, a chromoprotein, and a globulin.

HOW IT WORKS (यह कैसे काम करता है?)

How do vaccines work?
Vaccines introduce a harmless part of a germ (antigen) to your immune system. Your body creates antibodies to fight it. Later, if you encounter the real germ, your immune system remembers and attacks it quickly.

BORN TODAY (आज का इतिहास)

Vijender Singh, Indian boxer
Indian boxer (born 1985)

WORD POWER (शब्द)

Gratuitous — Uncalled for; lacking good reason
e.g., The film was criticized for its gratuitous violence.

ANTONYMS / SYNONYMS (विलोम / पर्यायवाची)

Word: Peace
Antonym: War
Synonym: Harmony, Tranquility, Serenity
e.g., Meditation brings inner peace and mental clarity.

GK TODAY (सामान्य ज्ञान)

Q: What is the normal human body temperature in Celsius?
A: 37°C (98.6°F)

HEALTH TIP (स्वास्थ्य सुझाव)

Eat a teaspoon of raw honey with warm water and lemon every morning for immunity.

SPIRITUAL WISDOM (आध्यात्मिक ज्ञान)

The universe speaks in whispers before it uses bricks. Pay attention to the small signs.

There are 18 Maha Puranas, authored by Vyasa, the son of Rishi Parasara. They are traditionally listed as: 1. Brahma Purana, 2. Padma Purana, 3. Vishnu Purana, 4. Shiva Purana, 5. Bhagavata Purana, 6. Narada Purana, 7. Markandeya Purana, 8. Agni Purana, 9. Bhavishya Purana, 10. Brahmavaivarta Purana, 11. Linga Purana, 12. Varaha Purana, 13. Skanda Purana, 14. Vamana Purana, 15. Kurma Purana, 16. Matsya Purana, 17. Garuda Purana, 18. Brahmanda Purana.