Indian wrestlers Kajal Dhochak (76 kg) and Neelam Sirohi (50 kg) won silver medals at the Senior World Wrestling Championships 2026 held in Astana, Kazakhstan.
The inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026 was held in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) more than doubled its net dollar purchases to USD 43.264 billion in August 2026, from USD 18.652 billion in July.
The Tamil Nadu government appointed retired IAS officer S. Natarajan as the State Chief Information Commissioner.
World Vegan Day is observed annually on 1 November to mark the founding of the Vegan Society in November 1944.
The International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists is observed annually on 2 November to promote justice and accountability for crimes against journalists and protect press freedom and freedom of expression.
The theme for the year 2026 is "Threats Evolve. Impunity Endures."