October 31, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated development projects worth over ₹400 crore in Gujarat on National Unity Day, while President Droupadi Murmu hoisted the ceremonial flag to mark the beginning of the Simhastha Kumbh Mela in Nashik and Trimbakeshwar, Maharashtra. Meanwhile, Cyclone Arnab continues to affect parts of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, with central teams assessing the damage and rescue operations underway.
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- PM Modi Inaugurates Projects Worth Over ₹400 Crore in Gujarat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated, dedicated to the nation and laid the foundation stones for development projects worth more than ₹400 crore at Ekta Nagar on National Unity Day. The projects include a sewage and water treatment plant, façade lighting, the upgradation of Narmada Ghat and other infrastructure works.
- Simhastha Kumbh Mela Begins in Nashik and Trimbakeshwar: President Droupadi Murmu hoisted the main flag at Ramkund in Nashik, marking the beginning of the Simhastha Kumbh Mela in Maharashtra. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis hoisted the Dharma Dhwaj at Kushavarta Tirth in Trimbakeshwar.
- Central Team Assesses Cyclone Arnab Damage in Andhra Pradesh: A seven-member Central team led by Chittaranjan Das, Joint Secretary in the Union Home Ministry, has arrived in Andhra Pradesh to assess the damage caused by Cyclone Arnab. Relief and rescue operations are continuing in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.
- Heavy Rainfall Continues in Odisha; Yellow Alert for 14 Districts: The Meteorological Centre has issued a yellow warning for heavy rainfall in 14 districts of Odisha. Southern districts are experiencing particularly intense rainfall following the impact of the cyclonic system.
- CAQM Restricts Construction Activities Across NCR from November 5 to 20: The Commission for Air Quality Management has restricted dust-generating demolition and outdoor construction activities across the National Capital Region from November 5 to 20. The restrictions will not apply to specified exempted activities.
- Jammu to Host Fourth Edition of Midnight Marathon Tonight: Jammu will host the fourth edition of the Jammu Midnight Marathon 2026, with around 10,000 runners expected to participate. Traffic Police have announced restrictions and diversions to facilitate the event.
- Five Killed in Road Accident in Himachal Pradesh’s Shimla District: Five people were killed and one injured in a road accident near Daroti village in the Tikkar area of Shimla district. The deceased include a local resident, his mother and three labourers from Nepal. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu expressed grief over the incident.
- PM Modi Extends Greetings on Exposition of Lord Buddha’s Holy Relics: Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed his greetings on the exposition of the Holy Relics of Lord Buddha in Arunachal Pradesh. The relics are being displayed from October 31 until November 21, 2026.
- Amit Shah to Inaugurate ₹258 Crore Projects During Chandigarh Visit: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for development and infrastructure projects worth ₹258 crore in Chandigarh on November 1. The projects include a new government high school in Sarangpur and an underground walkway connecting Panjab University.
