India Current Affairs — Last 12 months
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Mon, 10 Nov 2025
Car explosion near Delhi's Red Fort; police register case under UAPA
A car exploded at a traffic signal near Gate No. 1 of the Lal Quila (Red Fort) Metro Station in Delhi on the evening of 10 November 2025, causing multiple deaths and injuries; Delhi Police registered an FIR at Kotwali police station under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
PLFS July–September 2025: unemployment falls to 5.2%, female participation rises
The unemployment rate for persons aged 15 and above fell to 5.2% in July–September 2025 from 5.4% in the previous quarter, according to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) quarterly bulletin released by MoSPI on 10 November 2025.
India–Sri Lanka Exercise Mitra Shakti XI begins at Belagavi
The 11th edition of the India–Sri Lanka joint military exercise Mitra Shakti began at the Foreign Training Node, Belagavi, Karnataka, on 10 November 2025 and runs until 23 November.
President Murmu addresses Angola's National Assembly on 50th anniversary of independence
President Droupadi Murmu addressed the National Assembly of Angola in Luanda on 10 November 2025, during her visit marking the 50th anniversary of Angola's independence.
15th India–Vietnam Defence Policy Dialogue held in Hanoi; submarine rescue pact signed
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and Vietnam's Deputy Minister of National Defence Sr Lt Gen Hoang Xuan Chien co-chaired the 15th India–Vietnam Defence Policy Dialogue in Hanoi on 10 November 2025, where a Memorandum of Agreement on mutual submarine search and rescue support was signed.
Ande Sri, poet who wrote Telangana's state song 'Jaya Jayahe Telangana', dies at 64
Poet and lyricist Ande Sri, author of Telangana's state song 'Jaya Jayahe Telangana', died in Hyderabad on 10 November 2025 at the age of 64, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi said his thoughts 'reflected the soul of Telangana'.
Draft rules propose mandatory 'Country of Origin' filter on e-commerce platforms
The Department of Consumer Affairs issued the Draft Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) (Second) Amendment Rules, 2025 on 10 November 2025, proposing that e-commerce platforms selling imported products must offer a searchable and sortable 'Country of Origin' filter.
DRI's 'Operation Bullion Blaze' busts gold smuggling and melting syndicate in Mumbai
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) searched four premises in Mumbai on 10 November 2025 under 'Operation Bullion Blaze', busting a syndicate that smuggled gold into India, melted it in hidden furnaces and sold the bars in the grey market.
Amit Shah addresses 'Co-Op Kumbh 2025'; Sahkar Digi-Pay and Digi-Loan apps launched
Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah addressed 'Co-Op Kumbh 2025', an international conference on the urban cooperative credit sector organised by NAFCUB in New Delhi on 10 November 2025 to mark the International Year of Cooperatives.
Indian Coast Guard holds 23rd National Maritime Search and Rescue Board meeting in Gandhinagar
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) held the 23rd National Maritime Search and Rescue (NMSAR) Board meeting in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, on 10 November 2025, chaired by ICG Director General S. Paramesh, who heads the NMSAR Board.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurates 'Mandia Dibasa' millet day in Bhubaneswar
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated the 'Mandia Dibasa' (Millet Day) celebration at Lok Seva Bhawan, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, on 10 November 2025, praising Odisha for turning the Shree Anna (millets) vision into action.
Sun, 09 Nov 2025
MHA and National Judicial Academy hold national conference on the three new criminal laws in Bhopal
The Ministry of Home Affairs and the National Judicial Academy, Bhopal, held a two-day National Conference on the three new criminal laws in Bhopal on 8–9 November 2025, with 120 participants from the judiciary, prosecution and police of all states and UTs.
President Murmu holds talks with Angola's President Lourenço in Luanda; Angola to join IBCA and Global Biofuels Alliance
President Droupadi Murmu held one-to-one and delegation-level talks with Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço at the Presidential Palace in Luanda on 9 November 2025, on the first visit by an Indian President to Angola.
PM Modi marks Uttarakhand's Silver Jubilee in Dehradun with projects worth over ₹8,140 crore
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Silver Jubilee celebration of the formation of Uttarakhand in Dehradun on 9 November 2025 and inaugurated and laid foundation stones for projects worth over ₹8,140 crore.
INS Sahyadri reaches Guam for Exercise Malabar 2025 with Australia, Japan and the US
The Indian Navy's indigenously built guided-missile stealth frigate INS Sahyadri arrived at Guam in the Northern Pacific for the multilateral Exercise Malabar 2025, the Defence Ministry said on 9 November 2025.
18th Urban Mobility India conference ends in Gurugram; Chennai wins Best Public Transport System
The three-day 18th Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference & Exhibition 2025 concluded in Gurugram, Haryana, on 9 November 2025, with Chennai winning the award for the Best Public Transport System.
Special Swachhata campaigns earned ₹4,085 crore from scrap disposal since 2021, says Jitendra Singh
Minister of State Dr Jitendra Singh said on 9 November 2025 that five annual month-long Special Swachhata campaigns in central government offices since 2021 had earned ₹4,085.24 crore from the disposal of scrap, including electronic scrap.
IAF holds flying display over the Brahmaputra in Guwahati for its 93rd anniversary
The Indian Air Force held a flying display over the Brahmaputra River at Guwahati on 9 November 2025 as part of its 93rd anniversary celebrations, with Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya as chief guest.
Ten films compete for the ICFT–UNESCO Gandhi Medal at IFFI 2025
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting announced on 9 November 2025 that 10 films will compete for the ICFT–UNESCO Gandhi Medal at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2025 in Goa, judged by a jury chaired by Algerian director Dr Ahmed Bedjaoui.
Vice-President Radhakrishnan attends Acharya Shantisagar centenary at Shravanabelagola
Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan attended the centenary commemoration of Acharya Shri 108 Shantisagar Maharaj's 1925 visit to Shravanabelagola, Karnataka, on 9 November 2025 and unveiled an idol of the Acharya.
Sat, 08 Nov 2025
PM Modi flags off four new Vande Bharat Express trains from Varanasi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off four new Vande Bharat Express trains from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, on 8 November 2025: Banaras–Khajuraho, Firozpur–Delhi, Lucknow–Saharanpur and Ernakulam–Bengaluru.
PM Modi opens national conference on legal aid at Supreme Court; launches Community Mediation Training Module
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the National Conference on 'Strengthening Legal Aid Delivery Mechanisms' at the Supreme Court of India on 8 November 2025 and launched NALSA's Community Mediation Training Module.
Manohar Lal opens National Urban Conclave 2025; launches Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme and UiWIN
Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal inaugurated the two-day National Urban Conclave 2025 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, on 8 November 2025 and launched the Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme (DRAP) and the Urban Invest Window (UiWIN).
C-DOT signs MoU with IIT Gandhinagar to set up telecom and cyber security Centre of Excellence
The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), the R&D centre of the Department of Telecommunications, signed an MoU with IIT Gandhinagar on 8 November 2025 to set up a Centre of Excellence for telecom and cyber security research.
Indian Panorama 2025 selections announced for 56th IFFI; 'Amaran' to open feature section
The Information and Broadcasting Ministry announced on 8 November 2025 the Indian Panorama 2025 selection of 25 feature films and 20 non-feature films for the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Panaji, Goa, with the Tamil film 'Amaran' as the opening feature film.
Indian Navy to hold Navy Day 2025 Operational Demonstration at Thiruvananthapuram
The Indian Navy announced on 8 November 2025 that it will celebrate Navy Day 2025 with an Operational Demonstration on 4 December 2025 at Shangumugham beach, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
Delhi's National Zoological Park reopens with 'Insta Ticket Booking Service'
The National Zoological Park (NZP), New Delhi, reopened to the public on 8 November 2025 and launched an 'Insta Ticket Booking Service' that lets visitors book entry by scanning a QR code at the gate.
Fri, 07 Nov 2025
PM Modi launches year-long commemoration of 150 years of 'Vande Mataram'; releases coin and stamp
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the year-long commemoration of 150 years of the National Song 'Vande Mataram' in New Delhi on 7 November 2025 and released a commemorative coin and postage stamp.
CAQM reviews stubble burning with Punjab and Haryana; warns Lehra Mohabbat thermal plant
The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM), chaired by Rajesh Verma, held review meetings with the Punjab and Haryana governments in Chandigarh on 7 November 2025 on curbing stubble burning, after field visits in Punjab.
Centenary celebrations of Indian hockey begin at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium
The Sports Authority of India and Hockey India began celebrations of 100 years of Indian hockey at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi, on 7 November 2025, in the presence of Sports Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya.