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ECI to Begin Second Phase of Electoral Roll Revision in 12 States and UTs from November 4

 

  • The Election Commission of India (ECI) will start the second phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in 12 States and Union Territories (UTs) from November 4, 2025, with final lists to be published on February 7, 2026. The announcement was made by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in New Delhi.

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Rajasthan Bans Employment of Children Under 14 in Shops and Commercial Establishments

 

  • The Rajasthan government has approved the Rajasthan Shops and Commercial Establishments (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025, banning the employment of children below 14 years in shops and commercial establishments. Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma cleared the ordinance to protect child rights and ensure access to education, health, and nutrition.

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Prithvi Shaw Smashes 141-Ball Double Century in Ranji Trophy, Joins Ravi Shastri in Elite List

 

  • Mumbai’s Prithvi Shaw delivered a sensational performance in the Ranji Trophy, smashing a 141-ball double century against Chandigarh. His blistering knock of 222 runs from 156 balls, including 29 fours and 5 sixes, placed him among the fastest double-centurions in the tournament’s 91-year history.

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Hurricane Melissa Becomes Category 5 Understanding Hurricane Categories

 

  • Hurricane Melissa has intensified into a Category 5 storm, packing sustained winds of 160 mph (257 km/h) as it moves across the Caribbean, threatening Jamaica and nearby islands. The U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) has warned of flash floods, storm surges, and widespread power outages, marking it as one of the strongest storms in recent years.

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Indian Navy to Commission Survey Vessel ‘Ikshak’ at Kochi on November 6

 

  • The Indian Navy will commission its indigenously built Survey Vessel (Large) ‘Ikshak’ at Naval Base Kochi on November 6, 2025. The ceremony will be presided over by Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff. ‘Ikshak’ is the third ship in the Survey Vessel (Large) series, marking another step forward in India’s self-reliant shipbuilding and hydrographic capabilities.

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