November 6, 2026: The Election Commission has provided another opportunity for electors missing from draft electoral rolls in seven states to get their names included in the final rolls. Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced development projects worth ₹1,475 crore in Uttarakhand, while the Jharkhand High Court quashed the state government’s decision to cancel the JSSC CGL examination.
Top India Headlines
- EC Opens Fresh Window for Electors Missing from SIR Draft Rolls: The Election Commission has provided another opportunity for electors whose Enumeration Forms were issued but whose names were excluded from draft electoral rolls in seven states. The exclusion categories include Absent, Shifted, Dead and Duplicate.
- Amit Shah Announces ₹1,475 Crore Projects in Uttarakhand: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated and laid foundation stones for 63 development projects worth ₹1,475 crore in Dehradun on Uttarakhand State Foundation Day.
- Digital Life Certificate Campaign 5.0 Launched Nationwide: Union Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Dr Jitendra Singh launched the nationwide Digital Life Certificate Campaign 5.0 in New Delhi, highlighting its role in improving ease of living for senior citizens.
- India and Rwanda Look to Strengthen Solar Energy Cooperation: New and Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi said India seeks to strengthen bilateral cooperation with Rwanda in solar energy. He met Rwanda’s Minister of State for Infrastructure, Armand Zingiro, during the ninth session of the International Solar Alliance.
- Jharkhand High Court Quashes JSSC CGL Examination Cancellation: The Jharkhand High Court set aside the state government’s decision to cancel the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level examination and its recruitment advertisement.
- Dhanteras Celebrated Across India: Dhanteras is being observed as a festival symbolising wealth, good health and prosperity. Devotees worship Lord Dhanvantari, Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kuber, while purchases made during the festival are considered auspicious.
- Indian Navy Inducts Indigenous Anti-Submarine Vessel Amini: The Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft Amini has been delivered to the Indian Navy to strengthen coastal surveillance. The vessel features waterjet propulsion, lightweight torpedoes, indigenous rocket launchers and sonar systems.
- Seven Killed in Jharkhand Road Accident; President and PM Express Grief: Seven people were killed and a girl injured after a speeding trailer truck struck a group of women and children near Jone-Ludru More on the Karra-Torpa road in Khunti district.
- Government Relaxes Passport and Visa Rules for Foreign Nationals: The government has eased passport and visa requirements for several categories of foreign nationals residing in India, including certain Pakistani citizens, minority refugees, registered Sri Lankan Tamils and Tibetans. The changes were introduced through the Immigration and Foreigners (Exemption) (Amendment) Order, 2026.
- Jaishankar Calls for Diversified Supply Chains Among Commonwealth Nations: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar urged Commonwealth countries to diversify and de-risk supply chains through trusted trade routes, stronger connectivity and improved local distribution networks.
