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57th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2026

14-Nov-2026

The 57th International Film Festival of India (IFFI 2026) will be held in Goa from 20 to 28 November 2026. The objective of the festival is to promote dialogue and mutual understanding among different countries, languages and cultures through cinema.

India Secures First Train Propulsion System Export Order from Japan

14-Nov-2026

India has secured its first export order from Japan for indigenously manufactured electronic train propulsion systems, marking a significant achievement in railway manufacturing.

Jharkhand Foundation Day: Key Facts, Historical Background, Cultural, Historical and Economic Significance

14-Nov-2026

Jharkhand celebrates its Foundation Day on 15 November every year, commemorating its formation as a separate state on 15 November 2000.

India–Brazil Space Cooperation: Joint Development of Satellite Launch Vehicle

14-Nov-2026

India's Skyroot Aerospace and Brazil's Concert Technologies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the joint development of a satellite launch vehicle capable of carrying at least 100 kg of payload into Low Earth Orbit (LEO).

Prime Minister’s Visit to the Philippines and India–ASEAN Relations

13-Nov-2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Philippines, on 16–17 November 2026.

Blue Flag Certification 2026–27: Three Maharashtra Beaches Receive International Recognition

13-Nov-2026

Recently, three beaches in Maharashtra—Ladghar, Guhagar and Shrivardhan—received the prestigious international Blue Flag Certification for the 2026–27 season. This marks the first-ever Blue Flag recognition for beaches in Maharashtra.

India Sees 38?cline in TB Deaths Since 2015: WHO Report

13-Nov-2026

The World Health Organization (WHO) released the Global Tuberculosis Report 2026 on 12 November 2026, highlighting a 38% decline in India's TB-related deaths since 2015, compared to the global average decline of 35%. India also achieved a 94% treatment success rate among patients with drug-susceptible TB.

Why Is the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Controversy?

13-Nov-2026

Recently, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) clarified the rationale behind setting the maximum limit of the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 500 under the National Air Quality Index (NAQI).

Andhra Pradesh Ranks Second in Access Equality Index: Key Facts, Major Pillars and Performance of Indian States

13-Nov-2026

Andhra Pradesh has secured the second position among 28 Indian states in the Access Equality Index (AEI) 2026, despite ranking 13th nationally in per capita income.

CCPI 2027: India Slips to 28th Position in Global Climate Change Performance Index

13-Nov-2026

India has slipped five positions to 28th place in the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2027, released on the sidelines of the COP31 climate summit in Antalya, Türkiye. Despite significant progress in renewable energy, India retained its overall ‘medium’ performance rating due to continued coal dependence and inadequate energy infrastructure.

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