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Government doubles OMSS (D) rice sale target from 25 LMT to 50 LMT for 2026-27; 25 LMT already sold through e-auctions up to 31 October 2026
The government has expanded the OMSS (D) rice sale target to 50 LMT for 2026-27, with half already auctioned; enhanced stock disclosure and expanded distribution through public sector agencies aim to stabilise prices and improve availability, especially in the South. This reflects policy tools to manage food security and market stability.
Disallowed Friday prayers, under house detention for 6th day: Mirwaiz
Kashmir’s Mirwaiz Umar Farooq says he is under house detention and barred from delivering Friday sermons; authorities claim security measures in Srinagar. The episode highlights ongoing restrictions on political leadership and civil liberties in Kashmir, reflecting governance and security dynamics.
Bamboo shelters, cool roofs to climate-proof Telangana cities
Telangana advances climate-resilient urban planning by integrating climate concerns into city development, including bamboo shelters, cool roofs, water management, and waste water reuse, backed by a ₹20,000 crore project pipeline under the Telangana Rising 2047 vision with new urban policies and a mandatory Urban Road Code.
NY Fed's John Williams flags need to gather more information on inflation risks before rate decisions
US Federal Reserve signals caution and data-driven approach on policy, highlighting inflation risks amidst strong activity and AI infrastructure growth; implications for global monetary policy and potential spillovers.
Letter discusses US visa denial to a UN Commission of Inquiry chair and questions India’s conscience and accountability in international scrutiny of law and governance.
Paraguay President Santiago Pena requests extra three days to prepare impeachment defence
Paraguay’s president seeks a 72-hour extension to mount an impeachment defense amid a banking scandal affecting millions, triggering protests and a central bank intervention. The event highlights impeachment processes, banking sector crises, and political turbulence in South America with potential implications for regional governance and finance oversight.
Wave of resignations from U.S. Justice Department after midterms
A wave of resignations in the U.S. Justice Department during the midterms, including senior officials involved in civil rights and national security investigations, raises questions about political hiring and independence of legal institutions in the United States.
CPI(M) leader Biman Basu retracts after holding Jyoti Basu responsible for LF government’s industrial policy
A CPI(M) leader retracted remarks about Jyoti Basu’s role in Left Front industrial policy; context involves West Bengal’s industrial policy and competing narratives with new investment incentives under Suvendu Adhikari’s government. The episode touches on party politics and policy ownership but has limited immediate policy impact.
West Bengal election is not legally valid: Former CEC S.Y. Quraishi
Former CEC S.Y. Quraishi questioned the legal validity of West Bengal elections, suggesting some portions may be valid but calling for rechecks or re-polls in areas with suspected voter-distribution issues. The issue centers on ECI decisions and majority-based rulings, with potential Supreme Court involvement.
Agasthyamalai conservation case: SC directs temporary and non-resident silk cotton cultivators not eligible for protection under FRA Act
SC ruled that temporary residents and non-residents inside the Agasthyamalai forest cannot be treated as traditional forest dwellers for FRA Act recognition, affecting forest-dweller rights and eviction/restoration orders.
