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The Union Cabinet has approved the VISTAR Scheme with an outlay of ₹4,371.10 crore. The initiative aims to modernise India’s official statistical system between 2026–27 and 2030–31. VISTAR stands for Viksit Bharat Initiative for Statistical Transformation, Analytics and Research. The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation will lead the programme. …

Lucknow, November 7, 2026: The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) Eastern Frontier organised a large-scale blood donation campaign during the Diwali festival. Nearly 5,000 ITBP Diwali Blood Donation personnel, known as Himveers, voluntarily donated blood as part of this humanitarian initiative. The campaign was conducted under the leadership of Shri K. …

The UPSC Civil Services Mains Result 2026 was declared on November 5. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has published the list of candidates who qualified for the Personality Test. These candidates will move to the next stage of the Civil Services Examination. UPSC Civil Services Mains UPSC Releases Written …

The Indian stock market moved higher on November 5, with the Sensex and Nifty approaching their highest levels in nearly three months. Falling crude oil prices and renewed foreign investment supported investor sentiment. Both benchmark indices recorded strong gains during Thursday’s trading session. Indian stock market Sensex and Nifty Record …

The Agniveer service extension has received Union Cabinet approval, giving eligible personnel an opportunity to serve for another two years. The announcement was made by Chief of Defence Staff General N. S. Raja Subramani on November 4. The decision follows an assessment of the Agnipath scheme and feedback from the …

India Manufacturing PMI Shows Continued Growth The India manufacturing PMI remained above the 50-point mark in October. This indicates continued expansion in the country’s manufacturing sector. Although the index declined from September, export orders showed encouraging growth. The latest figures suggest that international demand continues to support Indian manufacturers. Export …

Centre Approves ₹7,395 Crore Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana to Strengthen Over 2.55 Lakh Panchayats The Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana has received Union Cabinet approval with a total outlay of ₹7,395.55 crore for the financial years 2026–27 to 2030–31. The scheme aims to strengthen grassroots governance, improve digital planning and financial …

Central Government Employees to Get 3% DA Hike, Cabinet Raises Allowance to 63% The Union Cabinet has approved an additional Dearness Allowance instalment for employees and Dearness Relief for pensioners, effective from July 1, 2026. The Union Cabinet approved a 3-percentage-point increase in Dearness Allowance (DA Hike 2026) for central …

Cyclone Arnab Makes Landfall in Andhra Pradesh, Thousands Evacuated as Heavy Rain Hits Coastal Districts Emergency teams are monitoring flooding risks, damaged infrastructure and transport disruption as the cyclone moves inland and neighbouring Odisha prepares for further rainfall. Cyclone Arnab made landfall on the coast of Andhra Pradesh early on …

Cyclone Arnab Update India’s eastern coastline is preparing for potentially severe weather as Cyclone Arnab approaches, prompting authorities in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha to strengthen emergency arrangements. According to a report published by Reuters on October 26, the storm is forecast to make landfall near Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday, October …