National

Sulakshana Sawant Appointed Co-Incharge of BJP Mahila Morcha, Kerala Ahead of Assembly Elections


BJP leader Sulakshana Sawant has been appointed as the Co-Incharge of the party’s Mahila Morcha in Kerala, strengthening the party’s focus on women’s outreach for the upcoming Assembly elections.

Human Interest

Delhi’s Air Quality Plunges to ‘Very Poor’ at 311 Amid Health Crisis and Political Blame Game


Delhi’s air quality worsened to a “very poor” category with an AQI of 311, as hospitals report a 60% spike in respiratory and eye-related illnesses. Stubble burning and rising pollution have intensified political tensions, with protests planned at India Gate on November 9.

Politics

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Holds the Longest Tenure


Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman (born 18 August 1959) is an Indian economist and politician. She is a member of the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Indian Parliament, representing Karnataka since 2016 and previously represented Andhra Pradesh from 2014 to 2016. On 31 May 2019, Nirmala Sitharaman was appointed as the finance and corporate affairs minister.

National

Keeladi Unearthed: The Ancient Tamil Urban Settlement Reshaping India’s Civilisational Narrative


In Tamil Nadu’s Keeladi village, archaeological finds dating back to 580 BCE are redefining South India’s historical landscape. With over 15,000 artefacts unearthed—ranging from urban brick structures to early Tamil Brahmi script—the site challenges the long-held belief that urban civilisation in India began in the north. But amid academic discoveries, Keeladi has also become a political flashpoint, sparking debate over history, identity, and regional pride.

Politics

Yogi Adityanath Creates History as Longest-Serving Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh


Yogi Adityanath has made history by becoming Uttar Pradesh’s longest-serving Chief Minister, surpassing the legendary Govind Ballabh Pant’s record. With 8 years and 132 days in office, Yogi now holds the record for the state’s longest continuous tenure.