November 15, 2026: Uttar Pradesh has ordered a special campaign to enrol all eligible residents as voters under the Special Summary Revision (SSR)-2027, with dedicated campaign days scheduled across polling stations on November 21 and other dates. Meanwhile, Chhath Puja enters its main day with Sandhya Arghya, prompting traffic restrictions near Yamuna ghats in Delhi. Other major updates include the announcement of five lakh houses for poor families in Odisha under PMAY-Gramin and plans to operationalise India's first National Sports University in Manipur from the next academic session.
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- UP CEO Orders Special Campaign for Voter Enrolment Under SSR-2027: Uttar Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer Navdeep Rinwa has directed officials to ensure that all eligible residents are enrolled as voters. Special campaign days will be organised at all 1,73,730 polling stations on November 21 and other scheduled dates as part of the Special Summary Revision (SSR)-2027.
- Chhath Puja 2026 Enters Third Day with Sandhya Arghya: The four-day Chhath Puja festival entered its main day on November 15, marked by Sandhya Arghya, when devotees offer prayers to the setting Sun. Families gather at riverbanks and other water bodies to perform the rituals and express gratitude to the Sun.
- Delhi Imposes Traffic Restrictions Near Yamuna Ghats for Chhath Puja: Traffic restrictions will remain in force on several roads leading to and adjoining Yamuna ghats from 2 PM on November 15 until 8 AM on November 16. Delhi Traffic Police has issued the advisory anticipating large gatherings of devotees for Sandhya Arghya and the subsequent morning rituals.
- Manipur's National Sports University Likely to Begin Academic Session Next Year: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh has announced that India's first National Sports University, being established at Koutruk in Imphal West district, is likely to become operational from the next academic session. He made the announcement during a visit to the under-construction campus.
- IMD Warns Low-Pressure Area Over Bay of Bengal May Intensify into Depression: The India Meteorological Department has reported the formation of a well-marked low-pressure area over the Southeast Bay of Bengal. It is very likely to move northwestwards and intensify into a depression over the same region within the next 24 hours, before moving north-northwestwards.
- IFFI 2026 to Feature 21 Films from BRICS Countries: The 57th International Film Festival of India, scheduled in Goa from November 20 to 28, will showcase 21 films from BRICS countries under a special section titled Films from BRICS. The curated selection will feature stories exploring struggle, identity, history and social change.
- Centre Announces 5 Lakh Pucca Houses for Odisha Under PMAY-Gramin: Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has announced five lakh pucca houses for poor families in Odisha under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin. The announcement was made at a state-level programme in Balangir in the presence of Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi.
- Sacred Relics of Lord Buddha Reach Arunachal Pradesh's Namsai: Arunachal Pradesh Governor KT Parnaik received the sacred relics of Lord Buddha Shakyamuni at Nalung Helipad in Namsai. The arrival marks the final leg of the sacred exposition in the state, following visits to Tawang and Bomdila.
- Environment Minister Reviews Air Pollution Control Measures in Delhi-NCR: Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav chaired a review meeting to assess pollution mitigation measures undertaken by Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. He directed agencies to strengthen their efforts to address air pollution across the National Capital Region.
