Nov. 1- On Kerala Piravi Day, the state of Kerala officially declared that it has eradicated extreme poverty, becoming the first Indian state to achieve this milestone
Nov. 2- The Indian team won their first everWomen’s World Cup title by defeating South Africa by 52 runs in the final at Navi Mumbai.
Nov. 2- The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched India’s heaviest communication satellite, marking a milestone in space tech.
Nov. 4- A major roadmap — NITI Aayog’s “Reimagining Agriculture”for frontier-technology led transformation up to 2047 — was launched.
Nov. 4-Gogabeel Lake in Katihar district (Bihar) has been declared as a new Ramsar Site (wetland of international importance
Nov. 5- Bilateral economic relations: India has become one of the largest trading partners of Israel (third in Asia, seventh globally) and recently concluded a Bilateral Investment Agreement.
Nov. 5- A massive supermoon event (the largest full-moon of 2025) is expected to light up the sky on 5 Nov, appearing about 14% larger and 30% brighter than a typical full moon.
Nov. 6- The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has unveiled India’s first framework for AI governance, emphasising adaptive regulation within existing laws, rather than a totally new AI statute.
Nov. 6-Amul and IFFCO, two major Indian cooperatives, were congratulated by Narendra Modi for securing top global rankings in the cooperative sector.
Nov. 7- PM Narendra Modi flagged off four new Vande Bharat Express trains:Banaras–Khajuraho, Lucknow–Saharanpur, Firozpur–Delhi and Ernakulam–Bengaluru.
Nov. 7- India is commemorating the 150th anniversary of the national song “Vande Mataram”, written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee on 7 Nov 1875.
Nov. 7- 7 November is observed as National Cancer Awareness Day in India.
Nov. 9- The Parliament of India’s winter session is slated to begin on 1 December 2025 and run through 19 December 2025, as announced by the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs.
Nov. 9- Narendra Modi will visit Bhutan on 11–12 November 2025 for a State Visit, according to an official announcement.
Nov. 9- The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) is organizing the green hydrogen conference in The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) is organizing the green hydrogen conference at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi from 11 to 12 November.
Nov. 10-The COP30 (30th UN Climate Change Conference) was in Belém, Brazil from 6 to 7 November. Major issues: updating national climate pledges (NDCs), climate finance, fossil-fuel transition.
Nov. 10- The government has floated a draft amendment to legal metrology ( Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011 helping consumers identify domestically produced vs imported goods.
Nov. 11- The 3rd International Conference on Green Hydrogen (ICGH 2025) washeld from November 11 to November 12, 2025 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. This conference was organized by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).
Nov. 12- India hosted the first biennial conference of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi‑Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation-India Marine Research Network (BIMReN) in Kochi, Kerala, highlighting blue-economy cooperation in the Bay of Bengal region.
Nov. 12- The Ministry of External Affairs launched an upgrade to the passport system — PSP V2.0 and GPSP V2.0 — including rollout of e-passports to bolster security, speed and global compatibility of Indian passport services.
Nov. 13 – The Indian government inaugurated the country’s first modern river ferry terminal — the “Guwahati Gateway Terminal and Jetty” in Assam, built at cost ~₹304.95 crore on the Brahmaputra river, as part of inland-water transport modernization.
Nov. 13 – The ministry of Electronics and Information Technology notified Digital Personal Data Protection Rules 2025 and operationalized Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 on 13 November.
Nov. 14 – World Diabetes Dayis observed on 14 November. Theme for year 2025 is “Diabetes across life stages”.
Nov. 15 –Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas is celebrated ever year on 15 November. On this day, the Prime Minister addressed the event and inaugurated development projects in a tribal district of Gujarat worth approx ₹ 9,700 crore.
Nov. 16- 16 November is observed as National Press Day in india.
Nov. 17– The Sansad Sports Festival begins on 17 Nov at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. Over 1 lakh participants aged 10–60 will take part in traditional and modern sports.
Nov. 20- India opens two new consulates in Russia (Yekaterinburg and Kazan).
Nov. 20- 26th International Conference of Chief Justices of the World began in New Delhi.
Nov. 21- PM Modi inaugurated the south Indian Natural Farming Summit 2025 at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. This Summit was held from 19 to 21 November.
Nov. 21- The 3 day G20 Summit 2025 began in Johannesburg, South Africa on 21 November. The theme of this summit is “Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability”.
Nov. 22- At the IBSA (India-Brazil-South-Africa) summit, Prime Minister Modi emphasised that reforming the UNSC (United Nations Security Counsel) is “no longer an option, but a necessity”. ISBA meeting was held in Johannesburg.
Nov. 23- The 19th National Jamboree of the Bharat Scouts and Guides has started in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. This event will run from 23 to 29 November 2025, with the theme “Sashakt Yuva, Viksit Bharat” (Empowered Youth, Developed India).
Nov. 24- In Australia, a Category 4 tropical cyclone named Cyclone Fina caused major damage in the Northern Territory.
Nov. 25. The ash plume from the eruption of the Hayli Gubbi volcano in Ethiopia disrupted flights across parts of India.
Nov. 26-Constitution Day (India) is observed on 26 November — marking the adoption of the Indian Constitution in 1949. The theme for 2025 is “Hamara Samvidhan – Hamara Swabhiman” (“Our Constitution – Our Pride”.
Nov. 26- Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated Safran Aircraft Engine Services India (SAESI) facility. This is India’s first global aircraft engine Maintenance, Repair Repair, Overhaul (MRO) facility.
Nov. 27– Ahmedabad has been chosen to host the Commonwealth Games2030, beating a competing bid from Nigeria.
Nov. 27- November 27 is the 350th “Shaheedi Diwas of Guru Tegh Bahadur”. The government observed this day with a commemorative coin and stamp release, highlighting its historical and cultural importance.
Nov. 28- In global diplomacy, India is slated to host the 60th DGP–IGP Conference from 28–30 November 2025.
Nov. 29- Four major labour codes – the Code on Wages, 2019, Industrial Relations Code, 2020, Code on Social Security, 2020 and Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 – have come into effect, replacing 29 older labour laws.
Nov. 29- The government approved a ₹305 crore “Tex-RAMPS” scheme to promote research and innovation in the textiles sector.
Nov. 30-India Tourism Data Compendium 2025 released — Maharashtra topped in foreign tourist visits (3.71 million). Total foreign tourist visits to India in 2024: 20.94 million, an 8.84% rise from 2023.
State News and Affairs
The Chhattisgarh government inaugurated India’s first digital museum dedicated to tribal freedom fighters, in Nava Raipur Atal Nagar (Chhattisgarh). The museum honors Veer Narayan Singh and spans 14 galleries with 650 sculptures.
A national conference on urban mobility – the Urban Mobility India Conference & Exhibition began in Gurgaon on 7 November. It brings together city/metro administrators, international experts, technology providers focused on sustainable urban transport solutions.
A national conference on three newly enacted criminal laws was held in Bhopal (8-9 Nov) by the Ministry of Home Affairs and the National Judicial Academy.
The state government ofKarnataka (India) approved a ₹518 crore Startup Policy 2025-2030, aimed at creating 25,000 new startups over five years with special emphasis on regions outside Bengaluru (e.g., Mysuru, Hubballi, Mangaluru) focusing on emerging technologies: AI, blockchain, quantum computing.
Delhi government Launched of the “Pink Saheli Smart Card” in Delhi for free travel for women and transgender persons.
Rajasthan will host the 5th edition of Khelo India Universities Games from 24 Nov to 5 Dec, across 7 cities (Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Ajmer, Bharatpur, Bikaner).
The state cabinet of Madhya Pradesh has approved a major change through the Madhya Pradesh Municipal Laws (Amendment) Ordinance 2025: from now on, the heads (chairpersons) of municipalities and town councils will be elected directly by public vote.
The government also declared its plan to set up 1,000 incubation centres across Madhya Pradesh under the EPIC Project (Entrepreneur’s Platform From Ideation To Creation), aiming to generate 1 million job opportunities.
Madhya Pradesh declared 2025 as the “Year of Industry and Employment“.
The Madhya Pradesh cabinet has approved direct elections for mayors and municipal council chairpersons – now the public will directly elect the mayor/chairperson.
The M.P. state government has decided to launch the ‘MP Youth Innovation Fellowship‘ scheme for the year 2025-26.
Events and Initiatives
India hosted the first biennial conference of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC)-India Marine Research Network (BIMReN) in Kochi, Kerala, from 4 to 5 November 2025.
The Indian Navy conducted the ‘Sea Vigil–2025′ coastal security exercise in the Andaman Sea.
Report and Rankings
According to the Henley & Partners Passport Index 2025, India dropped to 85th place, offering visa-free/visa-on-arrival access to just 57 countries — a 5-spot drop vs previous year.
According to Global Hunger Index 2025 (GHI 2025), India is ranked 102 out of 123 countries, with a score of 25.8, classified in the “serious” hunger category.
According to recent environmental-health data, about 60% of India’s population breathes toxic air, marking serious concern for pollution and public health.
The latest edition of India Tourism Data Compendium 2025 was released: According to it, Maharashtra recorded the highest number of foreign tourist visits in 2024 (3.71 million), followed by West Bengal (3.12 million) and Gujarat. Total foreign tourist visits to India hit 20.94 million, up 8.84% over 2023.
International Relationsand Events
The United Nations Resident Coordinator for India, Shombi Sharp, said India is positioned to become a global hub for assistive technology (for persons with disabilities) given ongoing government initiatives.
The 30th UN Climate Change Conference was held in Belém, Brazil from 6 to 7 November. 12 countries signed the first “Declaration on Information Integrity on Climate Change” to combat disinformation.
The Australian Government has opened registrations for the Mobility Arrangement for Talented Early‑Professionals (MATES) scheme (2025-26) for Indian graduates and early‐career professionals. 3,000 visa spots are available.
The 11th edition of the India–Sri Lanka Joint Military Exercise ‘Mitra Shakti’ was held in Belagavi, Karnataka, from 10 to 23 November 2025.
India is set to commission its first indigenous Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water ASW Craft ‘INS Mahe’, built by Cochin Shipyard Limited with over 80 % indigenous content.
Indian animated film ‘Mahavatar Narsimha’ entered the 2026 Oscars race for Best Animated Feature.
Economy
According to recent reports, India’s services exports are approaching US$ 400 billion, helping offset the trade‐deficit and contributing to the economy.
According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) World Economic Outlook, India has moved up to 4th in global GDP rankings.
NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) has partnered with a fintech company in Bahrain to enable real-time remittances between India and Bahrain. NPCI International Payments Limited is a subsidiary of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).
India’s net direct tax collections for April-November 2025 rose by about 7% year-on-year to ~₹12.92 lakh crore, driven by stronger corporate and personal income tax inflows and lower refunds.
The RBI proposed increasing limits for IPO financing and loans against shares (LAS): for instance IPO financing raised to ₹25 lakh per individual, LAS up to ₹1 crore — aimed at boosting capital-market participation.
State Bank of India reports that India’s merchandise exports for April-September 2023 rose by about 2.9% to USD 220 billion.
The central government has approved a scheme worth ₹7,280 crore to promote manufacturing of “sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets (REPM)” — a major push for strategic manufacturing..
The government announced the creation of four new “quantum-fabrication hubs” worth ₹720 crore, signaling a push in advanced-technology infrastructure.
The regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced a new threshold-based framework to assess materiality in Related Party Transactions (RPTs) by listed companies.
Sports
The 24th edition of Asian Archery Championship 2025 was held in Dhaka, Bangladesh from November 08 to November 14, 2025.
India’s women’s kabaddi team won the Women’s Kabaddi World Cup 2025, defeating Chinese Taipei in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Important Days of November 2025
1 November
World Vegan Day
Telangana Foundation Day
Karnataka Rajyotsava Day
M.P. Foundation Day
Chhattisgarh Foundation Day
2 November
International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists
5 November
World Tsunami Awareness Day
6 November
International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict
7 November
National Cancer Awareness Day (India)
Birth anniversary of Marie Curie
Infant Protection Day
8 November
World Radiography Day
Guru Nanak Jayanti (2025 – varies every year)
9 November
Legal Services Day (India)
Uttarakhand Foundation Day
10 November
World Science Day for Peace and Development
Transport Day
11 November
National Education Day (Birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad)
12 November
World Pneumonia Day
13 November
World Kindness Day
14 November
Children’s Day (India – birth anniversary of Jawaharlal Nehru)
World Diabetes Day
15 November
Jharkhand Foundation Day
Birsa Munda Jayanti / Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas
16 November
National Press Day
17 November
National Epilepsy Day
International Students’ Day
19 November
International Men’s Day
World Toilet Day
20 November
Universal Children’s Day
Africa Industrialization Day
21 November
World Television Day
World Fisheries Day
25 November
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
26 November
Constitution Day (India) / National Law Day
29 November
International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
30 November
St.. Andrew’s Day (Scotland – internationally observed)
