November 7, 2026: India’s festive preparations and public infrastructure initiatives are in focus, with the Railways operating 18,000 special trains for Diwali and Chhath and Ayodhya preparing for its 10th Deepotsav with more than 30 lakh lamps. Meanwhile, CBSE has released its 2027 board examination schedule, India and the European Union have concluded negotiations on Horizon Europe, and the Centre has reviewed key Ayushman Bharat healthcare programmes.
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- CBSE Releases 2027 Board Exam Date Sheet: The Central Board of Secondary Education has released the Class 10 and Class 12 examination schedule. Both examinations will begin on February 16, 2027, with papers starting at 10:30 AM.
- Railways Operates 18,000 Special Trains for Diwali and Chhath: The Ministry of Railways has stepped up festive arrangements to manage passenger crowds, deploying additional Railway Protection Force personnel and installing 700 AI cameras for crowd management.
- Ayodhya Prepares for Deepotsav with Over 30 Lakh Lamps: Ayodhya is set to celebrate the 10th edition of Deepotsav on the eve of Diwali. Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan will attend the celebrations and offer prayers at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple.
- India and EU Conclude Horizon Europe Research Programme Talks: India and the European Union have concluded negotiations on India’s association with Horizon Europe, the bloc’s €93.5-billion research and innovation funding programme. The arrangement will enable Indian researchers, businesses and research organisations to participate.
- Centre Reviews Ayushman Bharat Healthcare Schemes: The National Health Authority reviewed the progress of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana and the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, focusing on healthcare quality, beneficiary expansion and digital adoption.
- India Aims to Become Global AI Application Capital: Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said India is working towards becoming the world’s artificial intelligence application capital by expanding the use of AI.
- NHAI Standardises Toll Plaza Design on National Highways: The National Highways Authority of India has issued guidelines to standardise toll plaza design and infrastructure on four-lane and wider National Highways, aiming to improve highway travel.
- Vice-President Inaugurates Solar-Powered Lighting at Uprashtrapati Bhavan: Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated a new façade lighting system powered by grid-connected solar energy, highlighting the adoption of renewable energy in public infrastructure.
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