Dubai launched the world’s first city-led, invitation-only tourism loyalty programme, Dubai Access Club, for repeat visitors to strengthen Dubai’s tourism sector.
Dhinidhi Desinghu won bronze in the women’s 100m freestyle at the Youth Olympic Games 2026 in Dakar, becoming India’s first female swimming medallist.
The Ministry of Defence signed contracts worth ₹53,866.50 crore with Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE - 5 corvettes) and Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL - 3 corvettes) to build eight next-generation corvettes for the Indian Navy.
TRAI released the Telecommunication Interconnection (Third Amendment) Regulations, 2026, which will come into effect on 1 January 2027.
The amendment allows telecom service providers to mutually decide network traffic exchange locations at the Licensed Service Area (LSA) level.
The International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict is observed annually on 6 November to raise awareness about the environmental damage caused by wars and armed conflicts and promote the protection of natural resources.
The International Day Against Violence and Bullying at School, Including Cyberbullying, was observed on the first Thursday of November (November 5, 2026), to raise awareness about school violence, bullying and cyberbullying and promote safe and inclusive learning environments.
The theme for the year 2026 is “Every Learner Safe and Well: From Promise to Practice.”