THE HEADLINES: –
- President Droupadi Murmu presents National Sports Awards 2025 today; at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi flags off Bengaluru-Mangaluru-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express, inaugurates and lays the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth over 15,000 crore rupees, in Karnataka today.
- Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reaffirms Centre’s commitment to strengthen Konkan and Coastal Karnataka rail infrastructure
- 57th IFFI to kickstart in Goa from 20 November 2026; Festival to showcase the theme ‘Stories Without Borders’.
- Chhath Puja festivities begin today with traditional Nahay Khay ritual.
- India scripts historic success at 2026 Summer Youth Olympics in Dakar, Clinches 10 Medals with 2 Gold, 3 Silver and 5 Bronze.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi today launched a series of development projects worth over 15,600 crore rupees in Karnataka, covering metro connectivity, railways, renewable energy, power transmission and petroleum infrastructure. We now go our live to listen to PM’s address:-
Addressing a major infrastructure milestone, the Prime Minister inaugurated the 7.5-kilometre Bengaluru Metro Pink Line stretch between Kalena Agrahara and Tavarekere, covering six stations. With this, Bengaluru’s operational metro network has crossed the 100-kilometre mark. The new stretch is expected to improve urban connectivity and ease traffic congestion. The Prime Minister also travelled on the new Metro line.
India’s operational metro network has expanded to over 1,200 kilometres across 26 cities from 248 kilometres in five cities in 2014, with nearly 1,000 kilometres of additional lines under construction.
In the railway sector, Mr Modi inaugurated four redeveloped stations under the Amrit Bharat Station scheme at Chamarajanagar, Chikkamagaluru, Sakleshpur and Subramanya Road. He also dedicated the 45-kilometre Bagalkot-Wandal railway doubling section and the electrified 55-kilometre Sakleshpur-Subramanya Ghat section to the nation. The Bengaluru-Mangaluru-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express was also flagged off, strengthening connectivity between Bengaluru, coastal Karnataka and Goa.
In the energy sector, the Prime Minister dedicated an 80,000-metric-tonne underground LPG storage cavern in Mangaluru, said to be the largest of its kind in the country. He also dedicated the Devangonthi marketing terminal of MRPL and laid the foundation stone for a compressed biogas plant at Haralur Kunte, which will process 300 tonnes of municipal waste daily.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emphasized that Yoga and Ayurveda has awakened the interest of the world towards India and it’s traditional wisdom. He stressed that Ayurveda and Yoga are contributing towards healthy life style and holistic development of humanity.
He was speaking at the golden jubilee celebration of Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana and centenary commemoration of writer and scholar H V Sheshadri earlier in Bengaluru today. On this occasion, he laid the foundation stone of the Golden Jubilee Administrative Block and launched the S-VYASA Off-Campus at Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala. He also addressed a large gathering. He said that today government has taken several initiatives to promote Yoga and Ayurveda.
The economy linked to the Ayush sector has grown to lakhs of crores of rupees. Our turmeric, haldi, which Indian families have been using in their food and household traditions for generations. India’s turmeric is being exported in large quantities. Exports are continuously rising. He said we have established the National Turmeric Board to give new strength to the production, quality, and export of turmeric. The government has launched the E-Ayush visa facility. This is making it easier for people coming to India from abroad for medical treatment.
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President Droupadi Murmu today conferred the National Sports Awards 2025 at a function held at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The Awards are given every year to recognize and reward excellence in sports. The President also conferred Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Awards 2024. A report:-
“A total of 17 sportspersons were selected for Arjuna Awards for outstanding performance in Sports and Games for the year 2025. Athletes Tejaswin Shankar and Priyanka Goswami, Chess player Divya Jitendra Deshmukh, Hockey player Rajkumar Pal and Kabaddi player Puja were among them who have been honoured with Arjuna Awards by the President. Veteran Indian footballer Isaiah Arumainayagam has received the Arjuna Award (Lifetime). Besides, five coaches were conferred with ‘Dronacharya Award for their outstanding contribution. Parveer Singh,Chhote Lal Yadav and Neha Nandkumar Chavan received ‘Dronacharya Award in regular category while Dharmendra Singh Yadav and Virender Kumar have been conferred in Lifetime Category. The Army Paralympic Node, Pune, was awarded the Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar for its significant contribution to the promotion and development of sports. Four Persons including Baljeet Kaur and Rimo Saha were honoured with Tanzing Norgay National Adventure Award 2024. With Anand Kumar, Shivang Mishra, Delhi.”
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Union Minister for Railways, Information and Broadcasting, and MEITY, Ashwini Vaishnaw, has reiterated the Centre’s commitment to boosting railway infrastructure across the Konkan region and coastal Karnataka. Addressing a gathering after inaugurating the new 1-kilowatt FM transmitter on 101.9 Megahertz at Akashvani Udupi, the Minister stated that the doubling of the entire Konkan Railway line is a top priority.
“Speaking at the inauguration ceremony in Udupi, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been consistently approving key infrastructure projects required for the development of coastal Karnataka and the Konkan belt. The Minister announced that the Railways will prepare a comprehensive master plan for the entire region and take up the doubling of the Konkan Railway route in a phased, step-by-step manner. He noted that work has already commenced on 10 Road Over Bridges, two tunnels, and the upgradation of several railway stations across the stretch. Expressing gratitude to Udupi-Chikkamagaluru MP Kota Srinivas Poojary, Dakshina Kannada MP Captain Brijesh Chowta, and local MLAs for their continuous follow-up on regional projects, Shri Vaishnaw added that the new FM transmitter in Udupi marks a significant step forward in strengthening public broadcasting in the district. For, Akashvani News, Suhas R, Bengaluru.”
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The curtain raiser press conference for the 57th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) was held in Goa today, setting the stage for the nine-day cinematic extravaganza scheduled from November 20 to 28. A report:-
““IFFI 2026 will showcase more than 150 international films from 86 countries and 76 Indian films, along with 14 gala premieres. The selection includes nine world premieres, two international premieres, 24 Asian premieres and 116 Indian premieres. More than 7,000 delegates have already registered for the festival. The International Competition will feature 15 films, while seven films will complete in the Best Debut Feature Film category. The international section will open with Fatherland, feature I matter as its mid-festival film and conclude with We are all strangers. Addressing the press conference, Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant welcomed delegates to Goa and highlighted the festival’s expansion across Panjim, Porvorim, Margao and Ponda, including open-air screenings for the public. He also announced 14 masterclasses, workshops and panel discussions at Kala Academy. Secretary Chanchal Kumar highlighted IFFI’s legacy since 1952 and its role in promoting cinematic excellence and cultural exchange. With its international premieres, Indian Panorama, retrospectives and industry programmes, IFFI 2026 aims to bring diverse cinematic voices together in Goa under the theme ‘Stories Without Borders’. Anuja Kumar, News Desk.”
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The four-day Chhath festival has begun today with Nahay-Khay, the first day of the celebrations. Across Bihar, devotees are observing the occasion with traditional rituals and preparations. The festival is dedicated to the worship of the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya.
“Chhath begins with Nahay-Khay, a day that sets the tone for the rituals to follow. The day begins with a holy bath and the cleaning of homes. Special care is taken to maintain cleanliness and purity as preparations get underway. A traditional meal is prepared, consisting of rice, kaddu ki sabzi, or pumpkin curry, and chana dal. The food is first offered to Chhathi Maiya. The Chhath vrati then partake in the prasad, followed by other family members. With this meal, the four-day ritual of Chhath gets underway. From Nahay-Khay to the final morning Arghya, every ritual reflects faith, discipline and devotion. Chhath is also a celebration of nature and the life-giving energy of the Sun.Nidhi Shree for Akashvani news Patna.”
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India concluded a historic campaign at the 2026 Summer Youth Olympics in Dakar, Senegal. It won 10 medals including 2 Gold, 3 Silver and 5 Bronze. The medalists included 5 Khelo India Athletes. Of the 11 sports India competed in, the athletes won medals in 7 disciplines, including first-time medals in Swimming, Beach Wrestling and Wushu. India also won its first-ever gold medals in boxing at the Youth Olympic Games. India’s 10-medal tally at Dakar marks its second-best performance, surpassed only by the 13 medals won at the 2018 Youth Olympics. Khelo India Athletes Gunjan and Lairenlakpam Meetei won India’s first boxing golds, Shourya Ambure the first athletics medal, and Taniya the first youth wrestling medal.
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India suffered a massive 244-run defeat against New Zealand in the fourth ODI at Bay Oval. Chasing a target of 334, India tottered at 89 in 26.4 overs.
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THE HEADLINES ONCE AGAIN: –
- President Droupadi Murmu presents National Sports Awards 2025 today; at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi flags off Bengaluru-Mangaluru-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express, inaugurates and lays the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth over 15,000 crore rupees, in Karnataka today.
- Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reaffirms Centre’s commitment to strengthen Konkan and Coastal Karnataka rail infrastructure
- 57th IFFI to kickstart in Goa from 20 November 2026; Festival to showcase the theme ‘Stories Without Borders’
- Chhath Puja festivities begin today with traditional Nahay Khay ritual.
- India scripts historic success at 2026 Summer Youth Olympics in Dakar, Clinches 10 Medals with 2 Gold, 3 Silver and 5 Bronze.