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Summarised for you05 Nov 2026
“Timely information for a more informed nation.”

CSIR and DAKSHIN-RIS join hands to advance Science, Technology and Innovation for the Global South

Ministry of Science and Technology

CSIR and DAKSHIN signed a Letter of Association on 3 November 2026 to advance science and technology for the Global South.

Council of Scientific and Industrial ResearchDAKSHINResearch and Information System for Developing Countries

Union Ministry of Health Proposes Amendments to Schedule M to Align Grade A Microbial Monitoring Requirements with WHO Guidelines

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare proposed amendments to Schedule M of the Drugs Rules, 1945, to align Grade A microbial monitoring requirements with WHO guidelines.

Union Ministry of Health and Family WelfareDrugs Rules, 1945Schedule M

Chief Labour Commissioner (Central) engages with Railway Board to strengthen implementation of Labour Codes and enhance stakeholder consultation

Ministry of Labour and Employment

The Office of the Chief Labour Commissioner (Central) held a meeting with the Railway Board on 3 November 2026 to discuss the implementation of the Labour Codes, 2020, and enhance stakeholder consultation.

Chief Labour Commissioner (Central)Labour Codes, 2020Railway Board

PM to Interact with Indian Contingent that Participated in Asian Para Games 2026 on 5 November

Prime Minister's Office

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with the Indian contingent of the Asian Para Games 2026 at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex in New Delhi on 5 November 2026.

Prime Minister Narendra ModiAsian Para Games 2026Indira Gandhi Sports Complex

Department of Sports Launches 'Khelo Bharat: From Manufacturing to Podium Finish Quiz' to Promote Awareness of India's Sports Ecosystem on MY Bharat Portal

Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

The Department of Sports launched the 'Khelo Bharat: From Manufacturing to Podium Finish Quiz' on the MY Bharat portal on 4 November 2026, open until 20 November 2026.

Department of SportsMY Bharat portalKhelo Bharat: From Manufacturing to Podium Finish Quiz

From Financial Constraints to Academic Achievement

Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

Mr. Ramesh Kumar received financial assistance under a government scheme between 2017 and 2022, which enabled him to complete his doctoral studies and become a Government Teacher.

financial assistancehigher educationGovernment Teacher

Cabinet approves Rs.14,500 crore Viability Gap Funding Scheme for development of 92 GWh Grid-Scale Energy Storage Systems

Cabinet

The Union Cabinet approved a Rs.14,500 crore Viability Gap Funding Scheme to develop 92 GWh of grid-scale energy storage capacity across India from FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31.

Viability Gap Funding SchemeGrid-Scale Energy Storage SystemsBattery Energy Storage System

Publications (Volume I and Summary Results of Factory Sector) of Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) 2024-25 (Survey period: October 2025 to June 2026) November, 2026

Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation released the Annual Survey of Industries 2024-25 results, showing a 7.25% growth in Gross Value of Plant & Machinery and data on factory distribution by capital and output.

Annual Survey of IndustriesMinistry of Statistics and Programme ImplementationGross Value Added

Cabinet Approves Capex Support Scheme to Promote Critical Mineral Processing with an Outlay of Rs.2,814 Crore for Lithium and Nickel processing

Cabinet

The Union Cabinet approved the Capex Support Scheme to Promote Critical Mineral Processing with a financial outlay of Rs. 2,814 crore over five years to establish domestic lithium and nickel processing plants.

Capex Support Scheme to Promote Critical Mineral ProcessingUnion CabinetAtmanirbhar Bharat