SC Orders Jharkhand to Declare Saranda Forest a Wildlife Sanctuary
In a landmark ecological ruling, the Supreme Court has ordered the Jharkhand government to declare 31,468.25 hectares of the Saranda Forest as a notified Saranda Wildlife Sanctuary within 90 days. The directive reinforces long-standing conservation commitments while safeguarding the rights of Adivasi communities who have lived in the region for generations.

WFI Lifts Bans on Aman Sehrawat and Neha Sangwan
The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has revoked the suspensions of Olympic bronze medallist Aman Sehrawat and junior star Neha Sangwan, paving the way for their immediate return to national and international wrestling events. The decision ends months of uncertainty and restores two of India’s most promising freestyle talents to the competitive arena.

10th International Gita Festival Begins in Kurukshetra
The 10th International Gita Festival has commenced in Kurukshetra, launching a three-week celebration of spirituality, culture and scholarship rooted in the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita. The mega event, held from 15 November to 5 December, continues to grow in scale, drawing visitors, devotees and researchers from across India and the world.

Rare Albino Checkered Keelback Discovery at Assam State Zoo
A rare juvenile albino checkered keelback has been documented at the Assam State Zoo in Guwahati, marking an important addition to the region’s reptile biodiversity records. The discovery sheds new light on genetic anomalies in snakes in the Northeast, where such colour variations are uncommon and scientifically valuable.

Meghalaya Amends FRBM Act; Introduces Quota for Regular Casual Workers

Meghalaya has approved a set of major policy reforms aimed at boosting fiscal flexibility and ensuring inclusive recruitment practices. In a key cabinet meeting, the state government cleared amendments to the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act and introduced a reservation quota for long-serving Regular Casual Workers in Group D positions.