Former Supreme Court judge Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul raised concerns over alleged informal consultations between former CJI D.Y. Chandrachud and the Union Government regarding judicial appointments, renewing debate on collegium transparency and judicial independence.
A glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) at Shintaphu Lake in northwestern Bhutan triggered sudden flash floods along the Mo Chhu and Sankosh river systems.
Eight grama panchayats in Kerala’s Kasaragod district are preparing to restore traditional Surangam underground water tunnels to strengthen groundwater conservation, rainwater harvesting and drought resilience.
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Ministry of Education and UNESCO signed an MoU to introduce the Sports Values in Every Classroom Toolkit, promoting integrity, fairness and respect among schoolchildren.
The Ministry of Labour & Employment officially notified the constitution of the National Social Security Board for Unorganised Workers and Gig & Platform Workers, under the statutory provisions of the Code on Social Security.
European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde reportedly announced her early resignation, citing concerns over maintaining institutional neutrality on major global issues.
October 30, 2026, marks the 117th birth anniversary of Dr. Homi Jehangir Bhabha, widely revered as the Father of the Indian Nuclear Programme.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the 2,250 kg next-generation navigation satellite NVS-03 aboard the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV-F18) from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado announced in Caracas that the United States proposed holding Venezuelan presidential elections in 2027 following the January 2026 capture of Nicolás Maduro.
On October 31, 2026, India observed the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day), highlighted by national tributes at the Statue of Unity in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat.
