November 1, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the Northern Bullet Train Corridor connecting Delhi to Guwahati via Siliguri, marking a major proposed expansion of India's high-speed rail network. Meanwhile, Delhi has implemented its Winter Action Plan to combat air pollution, while President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to attend Haryana Day celebrations in Kurukshetra.
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- PM Modi Approves Delhi-Guwahati Bullet Train Corridor via Siliguri: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the Northern Bullet Train Corridor connecting Delhi to Guwahati through Siliguri. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the approval during his visit to Varanasi, where he flagged off the Varanasi-New Delhi Vande Bharat Sleeper Express.
- Delhi Implements Winter Action Plan to Combat Air Pollution: The Delhi Government's Winter Action Plan came into effect on November 1 to tackle air pollution. Under the plan, vehicles from outside Delhi that do not meet BS-VI emission standards will not be allowed to enter the national capital.
- Quad Ministers Discuss Economic Security and Indo-Pacific Stability: Foreign ministers of India, Australia and Japan met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Atlanta, Georgia, to review progress on Quad initiatives. The ministers reaffirmed their commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific and underscored the importance of economic security for global stability and prosperity.
- President Droupadi Murmu to Attend Haryana Day Celebrations: President Droupadi Murmu will attend the state-level Haryana Day celebrations in Kurukshetra on November 1, marking the 60th anniversary of Haryana's formation. The main event will be held at Kurukshetra University and will include the inauguration of an exhibition showcasing the state's six-decade journey.
- EPFO to Launch New Initiatives on 74th Foundation Day: Union Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will inaugurate the 74th Foundation Day celebrations of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation in New Delhi. The event will feature the launch of key initiatives, including automatic settlement of eligible inoperative accounts.
- Shilp Samagam Mela 2026 Begins at Delhi's Dilli Haat: The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment will organise the 15-day Shilp Samagam Mela 2026 at Dilli Haat, INA, from November 1 to 15. Union Minister Virendra Kumar will formally inaugurate the event.
- Ashwini Vaishnaw to Review High-Speed Rail Development at BEML Facility: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will visit the BEML facility in Bengaluru to review progress in the indigenous design and development of high-speed rail technology.
- Education Ministry Extends NMMSS Application Deadline to November 15: The Ministry of Education has extended the application deadline for the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme for the 2026-27 academic year to November 15. The extension gives eligible students additional time to complete their applications.
- Shivraj Singh Chouhan Highlights Sardar Patel's Contribution to National Unity: Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's vision, determination and leadership laid the foundation for India's national unity and territorial integrity.
- PM Modi Pays Tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on 151st Birth Anniversary: Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in paying tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at Ekta Nagar in Gujarat on October 31. He participated in the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrations marking Patel's 151st birth anniversary.
