Five Major Changes from November 1: Commercial LPG Cylinder Prices Rise, Caller Name to Appear on Phones
National/Alive News: Five major changes related to LPG prices, telecom services, toll payments, mutual funds and GST rules have come into effect from November 1, 2026. Commercial LPG cylinders have become costlier by up to ₹17, while mobile phone users will be able to see the registered name of unknown callers on their screens. The […]
Rafale-M Makes First Successful Landing on INS Vikrant in Single Attempt
Delhi/Agency: The Rafale-Marine fighter jet successfully landed on India’s indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant on October 29, marking a key milestone in efforts to induct the aircraft into the Indian Navy. Officials completed the landing in the first attempt as compatibility trials continued to assess the fighter’s suitability for operations from Indian aircraft carriers. A […]
UCC to Be Implemented in UP if BJP Returns to Power: Amit Shah Targets Akhilesh Yadav
Lucknow/Alive News: Home Minister Amit Shah has promised to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Uttar Pradesh if the BJP returns to power in next year’s Assembly elections. Addressing the party’s state working committee meeting in Lucknow on Friday, Shah expressed confidence that the BJP would secure another term in the state. “Whenever our […]
EC Extends SIR Deadline in Six States; Delhi’s Final Voter List Due on December 22
New Delhi/Alive News: The Election Commission has revised the schedule for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in six states, giving voters additional time to file claims and objections. Under the revised timeline, the final electoral rolls in five states, including Maharashtra, will be published on November 30, while Delhi’s final voter list […]
Opposition Postpones Public Impeachment Programme Against CEC to Saturday
New Delhi/Alive News: The Opposition’s public impeachment programme against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, scheduled to be held at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s residence in Delhi on Friday, has been postponed to Saturday due to rain. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi announced the decision, urging political groups, student organisations and citizens to participate in the […]
Rijiju Calls Naseeruddin Shah ‘Dangerous’ Over ‘Dimagi Naxal’ Remark
National/Alive News: Minister Kiren Rijiju has criticised actor Naseeruddin Shah for describing himself as a “dimagi Naxal”, saying he had previously regarded him only as an actor and was unaware of his views. Speaking to the media in Delhi on Thursday, Rijiju said he had considered Shah a good and decent actor but had now […]
India’s Extreme Poverty Falls from 27.1% to 2.6%, Says World Bank
National/Alive News: India lifted an estimated 49.6 crore people out of poverty between 2011 and 2023, with the extreme poverty rate declining from 27.1% to 2.6%, according to the World Bank’s October 2026 Poverty and Equity Brief. The proportion of people living below the lower-middle-income poverty line of $4.20 a day also fell from 57.7% […]
CBSE Class 10 Board Exams 2028 to Have Five Compulsory Subjects
New Delhi/Alive News: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has outlined the examination pattern for the 2028 Class 10 board exams, introducing five compulsory subjects along with an option to take an additional skill subject. The changes will apply to students currently in Class 9 during the 2026-27 academic session. Students already studying in […]
Supreme Court Cancels Anant Singh’s Bail, Orders Surrender by December 1
New Delhi/Alive News: The Supreme Court on Friday cancelled the bail granted to expelled Janata Dal (United) leader and Mokama MLA Anant Singh by the Patna High Court in March 2026 in the 2025 Dularchand Yadav murder case. The court directed Singh to surrender by December 1 and return to jail. A Bench of Justices […]
Odisha Floods Affect Three Districts, 62,000 Stranded; Rain Alert in 14 States
National/Alive News: storm Arnab has weakened into a low-pressure area, but thunderstorms and rainfall continue across several parts of the country. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red and orange alerts for multiple states, warning of adverse weather conditions over the next two days. Rain and strong, cold winds have also brought down daytime […]