Current Affairs: 9 November 2026
Today's current affairs cover PM Modi's visit to CoBRA commandos in Bastar, India's anti-Naxal strategy, Buddha's sacred relics in Arunachal Pradesh, Anuj Shrivatri becoming India's 100th Chess Grandmaster, political developments in Israel, Uttarakhand's 26th Statehood Day, COP31 climate finance and climate justice, and Responsible AI governance.
PM Modi Celebrates Diwali 2026 with CoBRA Commandos in Bastar, Chhattisgarh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali 2026 with security personnel at the CoBRA Operations Base in Karanpur, Bastar, Chhattisgarh , on 8 November 2026. During the visit, the Prime Minister interacted with securi
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Left-Wing Extremism and India's Anti-Naxal Strategy 2026
Left-Wing Extremism (LWE), commonly known as Naxalism, refers to armed insurgency associated with Maoist groups that seek political change through violence. India has adopted a comprehensive anti-Naxal strategy combining
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Sacred Relics of Lord Buddha Enshrined at Bomdila Monastery, Arunachal Pradesh
The Sacred Relics of Shakyamuni Buddha were ceremonially enshrined at Thubchog Gatsel Ling (TGL) Monastery , also known as Lower Gompa, in Bomdila, Arunachal Pradesh, on 8 November 2026 . The relics will remain available
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Anuj Shrivatri Becomes India's 100th Chess Grandmaster in 2026
Indian chess player Anuj Shrivatri from Madhya Pradesh became India's 100th Chess Grandmaster on 8 November 2026 after winning the 7th ASEAN Plus Individual Open Chess Championship in the Philippines. The 22-year-old pla
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Israel Political Crisis 2026: Gadi Eisenkot to Form New Government
Israel's President Isaac Herzog formally tasked opposition leader and former military chief Gadi Eisenkot with forming a new government on 8 November 2026 , following an inconclusive parliamentary election held on 27 Oct
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Uttarakhand Statehood Day 2026: 26 Years
Uttarakhand celebrated its 26th Statehood Day on 9 November 2026 , commemorating the formation of the state on 9 November 2000. Uttarakhand was established as the 27th state of India under the Uttar Pradesh Reorganisatio
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COP31 2026: Climate Finance, Climate Justice & India's Position
The 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) began on 9 November 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye , and will continue until 20 November 2026. Climate finance, climate justice, adaptation, technology transfer and the
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Artificial Intelligence Governance and Responsible AI
Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance has become an important global policy issue as governments seek to ensure that AI technologies are developed and used safely, ethically and responsibly. India has strengthened its
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