India and Angola signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) in the areas of fisheries, aquaculture, and marine resources, as well as another on consular matters during President Droupadi Murmu's visit to the country.

In her press statement during the state visit to Angola, President Murmu said, "We have also signed two MoUs - one on cooperation in fisheries, aquaculture and marine resources; and another on consular matters."

The iconic Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium in the national capital will be redeveloped as a Sports City. Sports ministry sources said that it will cater to all major disciplines and include a lodging facility for athletes.

 The 102-acre area of the stadium will be rebuilt completely, but as of now, the plan is merely a proposal and therefore, the timeline for the project has not yet been worked out. Sports cities in Qatar and Australia are being assessed to finalise the modalities.

The Global Peace Prayer Festival has commenced in Bhutan, marking the start of a landmark spiritual gathering that brings together Buddhist leaders, practitioners, and peace advocates from around the world from November 4 to 17.

The festival, being held in Thimphu, features sacred rituals, a non-sectarian Global Peace Prayer, the mass recitation of Bazaguru, public blessings, and the Kalachakra Empowerment. It aims to unite spiritual leaders and practitioners from all traditions of Buddhism to foster peace, compassion, and harmony in a world increasingly marked by conflict and division.

Organised by the Royal Government of Bhutan, the 13-day festival brings together eminent lamas, scholars, and practitioners from all vehicles of Buddhism–Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana. The gathering seeks to harness the transformative power of loving-kindness and awareness to co-create a future rooted in peace and happiness.

President Droupadi Murmu will be on a State Visit to Angola and Botswana from the 8th to the 13th of November. This is the first-ever visit by an Indian head of state to the two African nations. The visit will focus on enhancing partnerships in areas like trade, defence and people-to-people ties. It also signifies India’s commitment to continuous and positive engagement with Africa and the partners from the Global South. In the first leg of the visit from 8th to 11th November, the President will be in Angola at the invitation of her counterpart Joao Lourenco. She will hold bilateral talks with the President of Angola and is also
scheduled to address the Angolan Parliament. On 11th November, President Murmu will attend the 50th anniversary celebrations of Angola’s independence. She will also interact with the members of the Indian community of Angola.

India and Angola are celebrating 40 years of diplomatic relations this year. The two countries enjoy close ties of friendship and cooperation, manifest in many sectors. While partnership in the energy sector is the most important, there have also been interactions on collaboration in agriculture, health, infrastructure and capacity building. Earlier in May this year, Angola’s President Joao Lourenco’s visit to New Delhi had resulted in the signing of three MoUs on cooperation in Ayurveda and traditional medicines, agriculture and cultural cooperation. Angola had also signed the framework agreement for the International Solar Alliance.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said that the state cabinet has approved a bill to ban polygamy. The Bill prohibits any individual from marrying if they already have a living spouse, are not legally separated, or if a decree of divorce has not dissolved their earlier marriage. However, there may be some exceptions for the Sixth Schedule areas.

The Bill will be called ‘The Assam Prohibition of Polygamy Bill, 2025’. Addressing a press conference after a cabinet meeting, Mr Sarma said, it will be tabled in the assembly on the 25th of this month for passage. He said the government will also create a new fund to compensate the women victims of polygamy so that they do not face hardship in continuing with their lives. Mr Sarma said that if an accused is convicted of polygamy, he may face rigorous imprisonment of up to seven years. 

The event marked the release of various publications. During the Valedictory event the logo of PM e-Bus Sewa Scheme and its website was also launched by Hon’ble Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs and Power.

The event was graced by presence of Shri Manohar Lal , Hon’ble Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs and Power; Shri Nayab Singh Saini ,Hon’ble Chief Minister of Haryana ; Shri Tokhan Sahu, Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs; Shri Srinivas Katikithala, Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India; Shri Jaideep, OSD (UT), Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India; Shri AK Singh ACS TCP GoH, Shri DC Dhesi Adviser UD GoH, Dr Raja Sekhar Vundru ACS Transport GoH; Shri Dr. Chander Shekhar Khare, Managing Director, Gurugram Metro Rail Ltd. and other senior officials of Government of India and Government of Haryana.

It was attended by reputed national and international dignitaries. During this three days conference there were one conclave session, two plenary session which includes one mayoral session. In addition 8 technical sessions, 8 round table and 8 research symposium also took place. In these sessions there were more than 170 speakers and participation of more than 1,600 delegates from 8 countries. In exhibitions area 25 exhibitors have participated.

The event marked the release of various publications. During the Valedictory event the logo of PM e-Bus Sewa Scheme and its website was also launched by Hon’ble Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs and Power.

The event was graced by presence of Shri Manohar Lal , Hon’ble Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs and Power; Shri Nayab Singh Saini ,Hon’ble Chief Minister of Haryana ; Shri Tokhan Sahu, Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs; Shri Srinivas Katikithala, Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India; Shri Jaideep, OSD (UT), Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India; Shri AK Singh ACS TCP GoH, Shri DC Dhesi Adviser UD GoH, Dr Raja Sekhar Vundru ACS Transport GoH; Shri Dr. Chander Shekhar Khare, Managing Director, Gurugram Metro Rail Ltd. and other senior officials of Government of India and Government of Haryana.

It was attended by reputed national and international dignitaries. During this three days conference there were one conclave session, two plenary session which includes one mayoral session. In addition 8 technical sessions, 8 round table and 8 research symposium also took place. In these sessions there were more than 170 speakers and participation of more than 1,600 delegates from 8 countries. In exhibitions area 25 exhibitors have participated.

The Ministry of Home Affairs and the National Judicial Academy Bhopal hosted a two-day National Conference on three New Criminal Laws in Bhopal on 8-9 November, 2025.

The conference was attended by 120 participants from all states/UTs, covering three major pillars of the criminal justice system, i.e., Judiciary, Prosecution and Police. The resource persons were drawn from academic institutions and served senior practitioners.

Addressing the two-day National Conference, Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Government of India is building a secure, transparent, and evidence-based criminal justice system.

The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) under the aegis of Ministry of Corporate Affairs in collaboration with the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER), Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI), and Haryana State Rural Livelihood Mission (HSRLM), successfully organised an Investor Education and Protection Workshop for rural, women Self-Help Groups (SHGs). It was organised on 8th November,2025 at Sangoha, Karnal in Haryana on the theme “Viksit Bharat ke path par Saksham Naari”

The initiative aimed to promote financial awareness, safe investment practices, and economic empowerment among rural women. The workshop brought together experts, regulators, academicians, and members of women SHGs to discuss strategies for building financial confidence and inclusion in the digital economy. This aligns with India’s vision of a Viksit Bharat driven by empowered and informed women.

Uttarakhand Foundation Day is celebrated every year to mark the formation of the state in 2000. The northern state, known for its cultural heritage, was carved out of Uttar Pradesh on November 9, 2000, becoming the 27th state of India.

Every year, on November 9, Uttarakhand Foundation Day or Uttarakhand Diwas is celebrated to commemorate the historic event of Uttarakhand’s recognition as a separate state. The northern state that embodies the spirituality of the Himalayas is gearing up to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its formation this year.

The state was initially named Uttaranchal and its name was officially changed to Uttarakhand in 2007.