News digest — Friday, November 13, 2026

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Ballia News Digest

No Ballia or Bihar headlines were available in today's feed. The leading national story is Reuters' report that India's October retail inflation was 6.09% on-year.

India News

India's October Retail Inflation at 6.09%

Reuters reports that India's retail inflation for October stood at 6.09% on-year. The figure is the headline measure of consumer price changes in the period.

Modi Government Approves $340 Million Delhi Museum

DW reports that the Modi government has approved a museum in Delhi with a cost of $340 million. The headline does not provide further project details.

India Bans Sugar Exports

DD News reports that India has banned sugar exports with immediate effect, with the ban stated to run until September 2026. The headline does not give the reasons for the measure.

Siang Activist Adum Tayong Released After a Month in Detention

Siang activist Adum Tayong has been released after a month in detention. He has said the agitation will continue.

Sonam Wangchuk Says He Is Under House Arrest Ahead of Ladakh Protest

Sonam Wangchuk has claimed he is under house arrest ahead of a planned protest in Ladakh. The headline does not include details of the authorities' position.

Chief of Congress-Allied Kerala Group Arrested in Extortion Case

The chief of a Kerala group allied with the Congress party has been arrested in an extortion case, according to NDTV. The headline gives no further details of the charges.

Pakistani Drone Found Near Border in Jammu

A drone identified as Pakistani was found near the border in Jammu, according to The Times of India. The headline gives no further details of the incident.

Israeli Phone-Hacking Technology Purchase Questioned

Al Jazeera reports that India bypassed its own rules to buy Israeli phone-hacking technology. The headline does not provide further details of the purchase.

India Emerges as Third-Largest Arms Exporter to Europe

India's Defence Secretary has stated that the country has emerged as the third-largest arms exporter to Europe, according to News On AIR. The headline gives no export figures.

India and Indonesia Strengthen Defence Cooperation

News On AIR reports that India and Indonesia have taken further steps to strengthen defence cooperation. The headline does not list specific measures.

German Envoy Calls India-EU FTA a Game Changer

The German envoy to India has described the proposed India-EU free trade agreement as a game changer, according to The Hindu. The headline does not give the agreement's terms.

India-Sri Lanka Innovation Forum Launched

DD News reports the launch of an India-Sri Lanka Innovation Forum aimed at strengthening partnership between the two countries. The headline gives no further details.

Affordability Seen as Key to AI Success in India

Rajan Anandan of Peak XV, speaking in an NDTV interview, said affordability is key to AI success in India. The headline is the only detail available.

Sam Pitroda and PM Modi Share Public Bonhomie

The Times of India reports that Sam Pitroda and Prime Minister Narendra Modi displayed rare public bonhomie. The headline gives no further context.

Sea Vigil Coastal Security Exercise Reported

News On AIR has reported on Sea Vigil, a coastal security initiative. The headline is the only detail available.

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Barabānki News Digest

India's October retail inflation was 6.09% on-year, and the government has banned sugar exports with immediate effect until September 2026. No Barabānki or Odisha news items with substantive coverage were available in today's headlines, so this edition covers national news only.

India News

Retail Inflation Rises to 6.09% in October

India's retail inflation for October stood at 6.09% on-year, according to Reuters.

Sugar Exports Banned Until September 2026

India has banned sugar exports with immediate effect until September 2026, according to DD News.

Government Approves $340 Million Delhi Museum

The Modi government has approved a $340 million museum in Delhi, according to DW.com.

Siang Activist Adum Tayong Vows Stir Will Continue

Activist Adum Tayong from Siang said his agitation will continue after a month in detention, according to The Indian Express.

India Becomes Third-Largest Arms Exporter to Europe

Defence Secretary statements reported by News On AIR say India has emerged as the third-largest arms exporter to Europe.

Sonam Wangchuk Claims House Arrest Ahead of Ladakh Protest

Sonam Wangchuk has claimed he is under house arrest amid a planned protest in Ladakh, according to NDTV.

Kerala Group Chief Arrested in Extortion Case

The chief of a Congress-allied group in Kerala has been arrested in an extortion case, according to NDTV.

German Envoy Calls India-EU FTA a Game Changer

The German envoy to India described the proposed India-EU free trade agreement as a game changer, according to The Hindu.

India-Sri Lanka Innovation Forum Launched

A new India-Sri Lanka Innovation Forum has been launched to strengthen bilateral partnership, according to DD News.

India and Indonesia Deepen Defence Cooperation

India and Indonesia have taken further steps to strengthen defence cooperation, according to News On AIR.

Coastal Security Exercise Sea Vigil Reported

News On AIR has reported on Sea Vigil, a coastal security exercise, based on a headline without further detail available.

India Reportedly Buys Israeli Phone-Hacking Technology

Al Jazeera reports that India bypassed its own rules to buy Israeli phone-hacking technology.

PM Modi Says Some People Treat Democracy as Personal Property

PM Modi made remarks on democracy, reported by The Times of India, in which he said some people think democracy is in their pockets.

Sam Pitroda and PM Modi Share Public Warmth

The Times of India reports a rare public display of bonhomie between Sam Pitroda and PM Modi.

Affordability Seen as Key to AI Success in India

Peak XV's Rajan Anandan told NDTV that affordability is key to AI success in India.

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Hyderabad News Digest

Telangana has reshuffled 21 IPS officers, and Mahesh Bhagwat has been appointed Hyderabad Police Commissioner. Separately, civil society groups have asked for the Telangana Global Summit to be postponed amid drought.

Hyderabad Today

Mahesh Bhagwat Named Hyderabad Police Commissioner

Telangana's government transferred 21 IPS officers in a major reshuffle. Mahesh Bhagwat was appointed Hyderabad Police Commissioner in the same order.

Civil Society Seeks Postponement of Telangana Global Summit

Civil society groups have asked for the Telangana Global Summit to be postponed. They cite the drought affecting the state.

Gajularamaram Bus Terminal Plan Raises Encroachment Concerns

A proposed bus terminal at Gajularamaram in Hyderabad has put encroachments on government land in focus.

Muslim Leaders Oppose Entry Restrictions at Haj House

Muslim leaders have opposed entry restrictions proposed for Hyderabad's Haj House.

Telangana Partners with NISG for Telugu AI Agri-Advisory

Telangana has tied up with NISG to bring the Bharat-Vistaar AI agricultural advisory service in Telugu.

Sridhar Babu Says GCCs Will Drive State Economic Growth

Telangana minister Sridhar Babu said global capability centres (GCCs) will drive the state's economic growth.

Mars Launches Hyderabad GCC

Mars has launched a global capability centre in Hyderabad focused on digital innovation and business enablement.

Rahul Gandhi in Hyderabad on Telangana Gig Workers Law

Rahul Gandhi visited Hyderabad, where the discussion centred on what Telangana's gig workers law provides.

Two Escape Car Fire on Warangal-Hyderabad Highway

Two people escaped unharmed after a car caught fire on the Warangal-Hyderabad highway in Jangaon district.

India News

Adum Tayong Released After Month in Detention

Siang activist Adum Tayong was released after a month in detention and said the stir will continue.

India Becomes Third-Largest Arms Exporter to Europe

India has emerged as the third-largest arms exporter to Europe, according to the Defence Secretary.

Chief of Congress-Allied Kerala Group Arrested in Extortion Case

The chief of a Kerala group allied with the Congress has been arrested in an extortion case.

Sonam Wangchuk Claims House Arrest Ahead of Ladakh Protest

Sonam Wangchuk has claimed he is under house arrest ahead of a planned protest in Ladakh.

India Bans Sugar Exports Until September 2026

India has banned sugar exports with immediate effect until September 2026.

India's October Retail Inflation at 6.09%

India's retail inflation for October stood at 6.09% on a year-on-year basis.

Modi Government Approves $340 Million Delhi Museum

The Modi government has approved a $340 million museum in Delhi.

India Reportedly Buys Israeli Phone-Hacking Technology Outside Its Own Rules

Al Jazeera reports that India bypassed its own rules to buy Israeli phone-hacking technology.

India-EU Free Trade Agreement Called a Game Changer

The German envoy to India said the India-EU free trade agreement will be a game changer.

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India News Digest

The Gambia's Independent Electoral Commission has announced five candidates for the 2026 presidential election, and an ECOWAS observation mission led by Cabo Verde's former prime minister Ulisses Silva has been set up to monitor the poll.

The Gambia News

Five Candidates Announced for Presidential Poll

The Gambia's electoral commission has announced five candidates for the presidential election. Lamin J. Darboe has pledged governance reform after filing his nomination.

ECOWAS Observation Mission Led by Former Cabo Verde PM

Cabo Verde's former prime minister Ulisses Silva is heading an ECOWAS observation mission for The Gambia's 2026 presidential election. The mission will monitor the vote.

ChildFund Urges Parties to Prioritise Children's Rights

ChildFund has called on political parties to prioritise children's rights ahead of the 2026 elections.

Gibba Calls for All Voices to Be Heard

Gibba has called for all voices, including those of Jammeh and victims, to be heard. The statement concerns accountability and the inclusion of differing perspectives.

Families of Slain Soldiers Still Seek Justice

Families of soldiers killed on November 11 continue to call for justice, 32 years after the killings.

Waste-Management Concession Implementation Plan Outlined

Partners have outlined a joint implementation plan for The Gambia's new waste-management concession.

Foreign Affairs Minister Receives Korean Credentials

The Foreign Affairs Minister received copies of letters of credence from the Korean ambassador to The Gambia.

ITC and Trade Ministry Renew Women Entrepreneur Commitment

The International Trade Centre and the Trade Ministry have renewed their commitment to expanding opportunities for women entrepreneurs in The Gambia.

Ivory Coast Beats Gambia in AFCON 2027 Qualifier

Ivory Coast secured a win against The Gambia in an AFCON 2027 match. The report does not include the scoreline in the available summary.

GFF Announces Bonuses for Under-20 Team

The Gambia Football Federation is presenting match bonuses to the Gambia U-20 team after it won the WAFU A U-20 trophy.

Shine Stars Honour Sulayman Sowe

Shine Stars has honoured Basse-born Sulayman Sowe with a guard of honour.

Gambia Claims First Olympic Medal at Dakar 2026

Mustapha Jadama is profiled as The Gambia's first medallist in an Olympic event, at Dakar 2026.

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India News Digest

India's retail inflation for October rose to 6.09% year on year, above the central bank's 6% upper tolerance limit, strengthening the case for interest rate hikes.

India Today

Retail Inflation Breaches Central Bank Limit

India's October retail inflation came in at 6.09% on a yearly basis, above the central bank's 6% upper tolerance limit. Reports say the breach strengthens the case for rate hikes.

Website Blocks Based on Forged Court Orders Under Probe

Indian authorities are investigating website blocks that were based on forged court orders, and police are seeking logs related to the blocks.

Government Simplifies Visa Categories

India has simplified its visa categories and reduced the information required in visa applications, according to a legal services firm's summary of the change.

India Buys Israeli Phone-Hacking Technology

Reports say India bypassed its own procurement rules to buy Israeli phone-hacking technology.

Plan to Restrict Private Equity Control of Non-Bank Lenders

According to Reuters sources, India plans to ban private equity firms from controlling multiple non-bank lenders.

Modi Government Approves Delhi Museum

The Modi government has approved a museum in Delhi with a reported cost of $340 million.

President Honours Cleanest Cities in Swachh Survekshan

President Droupadi Murmu presented awards to India's cleanest cities at the Swachh Survekshan Awards for 2025-26.

Corporate Leaders Discuss India's Economic Future

Corporate leaders discussed the future of India's economy at a TIME Impact dinner. Coverage available in the summary does not detail specific conclusions.

India News

Activist Released After Month in Detention

Siang activist Adum Tayong was released after a month in detention and said the protest will continue.

Sonam Wangchuk Claims House Arrest Ahead of Ladakh Protest

Sonam Wangchuk has claimed he is under house arrest ahead of a planned protest in Ladakh.

Chief of Congress-Allied Kerala Group Arrested

The chief of a Kerala group allied with the Congress party has been arrested in an extortion case.

India Bans Sugar Exports Until September 2026

India has banned sugar exports with immediate effect until September 2026.

India Ranked Third-Largest Arms Exporter to Europe

The Defence Secretary said India has emerged as the third-largest arms exporter to Europe.

Sea Vigil Coastal Security Exercise Reported

Akashvani News reported on Sea Vigil, a coastal security exercise. The available summary does not include further details.

PM Modi on Democracy and Public Participation

Prime Minister Modi made remarks on democracy, stating that some people think democracy is in their pockets. Headline-level detail only is available.

Affordability Seen as Key to AI Success in India

Peak XV's Rajan Anandan said affordability is key to AI success in India, in an NDTV interview.