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National Affairs

GoI Releases Rs 77.98 Crore for 755 Senior Citizen Welfare Projects Under AVYAY for Q2FY27
In November 2026, the Government of India (GoI) released Rs 77.98 crore in Grant-in-Aid to 755 projects under the Integrated Programme for Senior Citizens (IPSrC), a component of the Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana (AVYAY), for the 2nd Quarter (Q2: July-September) of Financial Year 2026-27(FY27).
About Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana (AVYAY):
Launched in: Launched in 2021, AVYAY, one of the flagship schemes of the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (MoSJE), subsumed and expanded the previous National Action Plan for Senior Citizens (NAPSrC) by integrating  multiple interventions for senior citizens under a unified umbrella scheme.
Aim: The scheme is designed to provide functional support and promote active ageing by facilitating shelter, food, healthcare and recreational services.
Key Principles: The scheme follows the principles of ‘Ageing with Dignity’ and ‘Ageing in Place’, promoting respectful and empowering care while enabling senior citizens to live safely, independently and with dignity in their homes and communities through community-based support services.
Administered by: The Department of Social Justice & Empowerment (DSJE) of MoSJE, acts as the nodal agency for the scheme.
Key Components: The scheme includes the Integrated Programme for Senior Citizens (IPSrC) for financial support to elderly-care homes; State Action Plan for Senior Citizens (SAPSrC) for state-specific welfare programmes; Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana (RVY) for assistive devices to eligible low-income senior citizens; and the National Helpline for Senior Citizens (NHSC) – Elder Line (14567) for guidance, emotional support and rescue services.

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Launches Semicon India 2.0 Portal; Approves 12 ECMS Projects
In November 2026, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), launched the Semicon 2.0 Web Application Portal under the second phase of the Semicon India Programme, at an event held in New Delhi, Delhi.

• During the event, the Minister also announced the approval of 12 additional applications under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), involving an estimated investment of Rs 7,503 crore.

Key Details:
About Semicon 2.o Portal: Following the launch of the new Semicon 2.0 portal, applications have now been operationalised for 03  of the programme’s 06 strategic pillars: machines and materials (Pillar 2), establishing additional semiconductor fabrication facilities (Pillar 3), and strengthening the Assembly, Testing, Marking and Packaging (ATMP) and Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) industry (Pillar 4).
12 Additional Approvals under ECMS:
Target Segment Products: The latest approvals will cover 10 target segment products, spanning: 4 components: Multi-layer Printed Circuit Board (PCB), relays, heat sinks and specialty ceramics;

• 5 supply chain products: copper foil, anode material, cathode active material, polypropylene film and camera rim; and Capital Goods and their parts.

Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh Launches Organic Fisheries SOP; Soreng in Sikkim Becomes India’s First Organic Fisheries Cluster
In November 2026, Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (MoFAHD), launched the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for organic fisheries certification for the Northeastern Region during his visit to Mangan, Sikkim.

• He also inaugurated projects worth Rs 3.75 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), while Soreng district, Sikkim, became India’s first notified Organic Fisheries Cluster under PMMSY.

Highlights:
Activities: The Minister visited a PMMSY-supported Live Fish Vending Centre, interacted with members of Fish Farmers’ Cooperative Societies to understand their operational challenges, and distributed fish feed to 15 fish farmers belonging to two fisheries cooperative societies.
Organic Fisheries SOP: The SOP establishes a framework for organic fish production, certification and traceability, enhancing product credibility, consumer confidence and access to premium domestic and international markets.
PMMSY Projects: The inaugurated project under PMMSY supports hatcheries, feed mills, cold storage, Biofloc and Recirculatory Aquaculture Systems (RAS) to strengthen production, processing, value addition and marketing across the fisheries value chain.
Soreng Organic Fisheries Cluster: The cluster integrates organic production, certification, processing, value addition and marketing to strengthen the fisheries value chain and improve market access.

India–Myanmar Rahat Mitra Exercise Concludes in Chennai, TN
In November 2026, India and Myanmar conducted the inaugural bilateral Tri-Services Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Exercise ‘Rahat Mitra’ on 5–6 November 2026 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu (TN), to enhance interoperability, coordination and exchange of best practices in disaster response.

• • The exercise, coordinated by the Indian Navy (IN), brought together more than 300 personnel from the Indian Army (IA), Indian Air Force (IAF), IN and Myanmar Defence Forces under the theme “Together for Humanity, Stronger through Partnership.”

Highlights of the Rahat Mitra Exercise 2026:
Planning: A Table-Top Exercise (TTX) based on a severe cyclone scenario enabled both sides to discuss coordinated response mechanisms and joint disaster management protocols.
Army: The IA demonstrated obstacle clearance, bridge-laying, rescue and dewatering operations, highlighting Engineer Task Force and Flood Relief capabilities.
Navy:  The IN showcased shipborne HADR capabilities through INS Sukanya, while Flood Relief Teams demonstrated specialised flood-relief equipment and Maritime Search and Rescue (SAR) through coordinated manoeuvres involving a Chetak helicopter and INS Bitra.

MHA Relaxes Passport and Visa Rules for Several Categories of Foreign Nationals Residing in India
In November 2026,  the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) notified the ‘The Immigration and Foreigners (Exemption) (Amendment) Order, 2026’, relaxing passport and visa rules for several categories of foreign nationals residing in India.

• In addition, the amended rules have revised travel and identification requirements for Indian, Nepalese, and Bhutanese citizens travelling between the neighbouring countries.

Relaxation to Specific-Categories:
Exemption for Pakistan Nationals: Those who entered India on or before 31 December 2009 for permanent settlement are exempt from passport renewal requirements if they lack Pakistan’s Computerized Nationality Identity Card (CNIC), provided they have not married or acquired immovable property in Pakistan and have no adverse police or security reports.
PIOs: The exemption is also applicable to persons of India Origin (PIO) who acquired Malaysian or Singaporean citizenship and returned to India on or before December 31, 2009, using passports issued by those countries, which have since expired and cannot be renewed.

• However, they are required to obtain a visa category for their continued stay in India.

Sri Lankan Tamil Refugees & Tibetans: Registered Sri Lankan Tamil refugees who took shelter in India on or before 9 January 2015, and eligible Tibetans who entered India with specified entry permits issued by the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu, Nepal, and registered with the concerned authorities, are exempt from prescribed passport and visa requirements.

Ministry of Minority Affairs Organises ‘Samavesh Se VIKAS’ in New Delhi, to Review PM VIKAS Implementation
In November 2026, the Ministry of Minority Affairs (MoMA) organised ‘Samavesh Se VIKAS – Implementation Review and Stakeholder Dialogue’ at Samrasta Hall, Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi, Delhi, to review the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PM VIKAS) Scheme.
Key Details of the Event:
Participation: The event brought together more than 80 participants, including representatives of Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs), senior officials such as Shyama Prasad Roy, Joint Secretary of MoMA, and Neha Giri, Director, MoMA; and other stakeholders.
Key MoUs: The event saw the signing of several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) under PM VIKAS with:

• Pithampur Auto Cluster (PAC): Training for 2,400 candidates in Madhya Pradesh (MP) in roles including Electric Vehicle Service Technician, Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Milling Programmer, Warehouse Associate and Supply Chain Executive.
• Centre of Excellence in Maritime & Shipbuilding (CEMS): Training for 6,300 candidates across Karnataka, Puducherry, Maharashtra, Telangana, West Bengal, Odisha and Gujarat in roles such as Business Analyst, Warehouse Supervisor and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technocrat.
• Institute of Entrepreneurship Development (IED): Training for 900 candidates in Uttar Pradesh (UP) as Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Installers under the Suryamitra job role.
• Central University of Kashmir: A separate MoU, signed on 3 November 2026, will provide 390 hours of willow craft training to 120 candidates in Ganderbal district, Jammu and Kashmir (J&K).

IB Solar Signs MoU with German Technology Leaders to Set Up India’s First CoE for Solar Technology in UP
In November 2026, Integrated Batteries India Pvt. Ltd. (IB Solar) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with German technology firms, including Centrotherm International AG, RENA Technologies GmbH, and ISC Konstanz, to set up India’s 1st Centre of Excellence(CoE) for Solar Technology at the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) region in Uttar Pradesh (UP).

• The MoU was signed at the Bharat Renewable Energy (RE) Summit 2026 held at Bharata Mandapam in New Delhi, Delhi.

About India’s 1st CoE for Solar Technology:
Supported by: The newly formed strategic partnership is supported by industry and bilateral organisations: National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI), Bundesverband Solarwirtschaft e.V. (BSW), and Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH.
Focus Areas: The proposed CoE will provide a platform to promote technology, Research & Development (R&D); and skill development.
Significance: The new facility is expected to enhance manufacturing processes, improve product efficiency, develop advanced solar technologies and facilitate knowledge sharing between industry and research institutions.
About IB Solar: Established in 2014, IB Solar is a leading RE and solar technology manufacturer in India with manufacturing headquarters in Noida, UP.

International Affairs

Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM 2026) Held in Antigua and Barbuda
The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM 2026) held from November 01 to November 04, 2026, in St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, under the chairmanship of Gaston Alphonso Browne, Prime Minister (PM) of Antigua and Barbuda.

• The summit was formally inaugurated by King Charles-III, as Head of the Commonwealth.

About CHOGM 2026:
Theme & Participation: The 4-day long event held under the theme “Accelerating Partnerships and Investment for a Prosperous Commonwealth”, saw the participation of more than 4,000 delegates across the 56 member nations.

• Union Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), who participated in high-level discussions and held bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the summit. 

Key Outcomes: Commonwealth leaders adopted a joint communiqué focusing on trade, investment, climate resilience, democratic governance and sustainable development. They welcomed the Commonwealth Trade Portal, discussed an investment pipeline worth over USD 52 billion across 28 developing countries, and prioritised climate finance, digital transformation, financial inclusion and youth empowerment.
Bilateral Meeting with Guyana President: On the sidelines of CHOGM 2026, External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr. S. Jaishankar met Guyana’s President Irfaan Ali and announced a USD 500 million Line of Credit (LoC) for road, healthcare and defence projects. Both countries also signed agreements on Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) manufacturing projects, Quick Impact Projects (QIPs) and Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), including a Unified Payments Interface (UPI)-like payment system in Guyana.

India, Sri Lanka, Maldives and Bangladesh Launch BOB-NOR to Strengthen Climate-Resilient Fisheries
In November 2026, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and the Maldives collaborated with the oceanographers and marine scientists to launch a Regional Research Network (RRN) named “Bay of Bengal Network of Ocean Researchers for Fisheries (BOB-NOR)” aimed to strengthen climate-resilient fisheries in BoB region by integrating oceanographic observations, climate information and fisheries data.
Key Details:
Launch Event: The announcement of the launch of the new initiative was formally made at an international meeting held at the Indian Council of Agricultural Research-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (ICAR- CMFRI) in Kochi (Kerala)  on the sidelines of an international symposium on fisheries and remote sensing.

• The Department of Fisheries (DoF) under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (MoFAH&D), along with the support of GEO Blue Planet and the Trevor Platt Science Foundation hosted the event.

Participants: The meeting saw the participation of the representatives from these four countries and oceanographers and marine scientists from several nations, including the United States of America (US), Brazil, Chile, Portugal, the United Kingdom (UK) and Greece.
Complementary Network: BOB-NOR will complement the existing Bay of Bengal Stock Assessment Network (BOBSAN), which focuses on fish-stock assessment, recruitment, fishing mortality and catch-related information.
About ICAR-CMFRI: ICAR-CMFRI, India’s premier tropical marine fisheries research institute, was initially established on February 03 1947 under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (MoAFW)  and later joined ICAR in 1967, with headquarters in Kochi, Kerala.

Banking & Finance

SEBI Introduces MF Settlement Netting Framework, Eases Accredited Investor Norms and Cuts INR Derivative Limits
In November 2026, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) issued a new framework, in which Mutual Fund (MF) schemes will be allowed to net fund obligations arising from outright purchase and sale transactions in the cash market.

• The SEBI eased accredited investor norms by allowing fund managers to certify eligibility and reduced the Indian Rupee (INR) currency derivatives limit without underlying exposure to USD 5 million for domestic clients and Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs).

Key Details:
New Framework: Effective from 1 April 2027, SEBI will allow Mutual Fund (MF) schemes to undertake net settlement of funds for outright transactions in the cash market.
Exposure threshold: SEBI has introduced securities market exposure as an additional eligibility criterion:

• Rs 5 crore (Cr): Individuals, Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs), family trusts and sole proprietorships.
• Rs 20 Cr: Body corporates and trusts other than family trusts.
• Manager-led accreditation will remain valid for three years from the date of accreditation.

Revised Limit: SEBI reduced the limit for outstanding positions in INR-linked currency derivatives without underlying exposure from USD 100 million to USD 5 million for domestic investors and Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs).

MobiKwik’s Arm MFSPL Secures  RBI Approval to Operate as NBFC
In November 2026, MobiKwik Financial Services Private Limited (MFSPL), wholly-owned subsidiary of One MobiKwik Systems Limited, secured the final Certificate of Registration (CoR) from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC).

• The final CoR was granted under Section 45-IA of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, permitting the subsidiary to undertake NBFC operations. 

Key Details:
Approval: The approval will enable the fintech firm to originate loans directly through its subsidiary, rather than operating as a Lending Service Provider (LSP) for other lenders.
Loan Target: The company plans to disburse loans worth Rs 5,000 crore over the next 3 to 4 years.
Business Model: The company will operate through an asset-light co-lending model with banks and other NBFCs, and later sell its own loans.
Future Plans: The fintech firm further plans to offer both secured and unsecured credit to consumers and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across India.
About MFSPL: Incorporated in March 2025, MFSPL, a leading fintech firm,  with headquarters in Gurugram, Haryana.

SBI’s USA Subsidiary Opens First Branch Outside California in Texas
In November 2026, State Bank of India (SBI) inaugurated a new branch of its wholly owned subsidiary, State Bank of India (California) (SBIC Bank), in Frisco, North Dallas, Texas, United States of America (USA), marking its first physical expansion beyond California and taking its total USA locations to eight.

• The inauguration was led by Challa Sreenivasulu Setty, Chairman, SBI Group in the presence of D. C. Manjunath, India’s Consul General in Houston and Mark Hill, Mayor of Frisco.

About SBI New Branch:
Objective: The expansion aims to strengthen India–USA economic and commercial relations, improve cross-border financial connectivity and support business activities in North Texas.
Coverage: The Frisco branch will provide retail and business banking services to individuals, professionals, entrepreneurs and corporate customers across North Texas.
Services: The branch will offer personal and business deposits, commercial lending, international remittances and specialised banking services for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs).
USA Operations: SBI maintains full-service branches in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles, a representative office in Washington, DC, and an additional subsidiary banking network.
About SBI: Headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, SBI is India’s largest bank by assets and deposits, tracing its origins to the Bank of Calcutta (1806), which later became part of the Imperial Bank of India (1921) before its transformation into SBI on 1 July 1955.

Appointments and Resignations

Pedro Alliana Sworn In as Paraguay’s New President Following Santiago Peña’s Impeachment
On 6 November 2026, Pedro Alliana, former Vice-President (VP) of Paraguay and a member of the National Republican Association (ANR) or Colorado Party, was sworn in as the new President of Paraguay following the removal of former President Santiago Peña by the Senate through impeachment proceedings. 

• Pedro Alliana assumed office to complete the existing 2023–2028 presidential term, ending on 15 August 2028. 

About Pedro Alliana:
Political Career: He served as Governor of Ñeembucú Department from 2008 to 2013 and represented the department in the Chamber of Deputies for two consecutive terms, 2013–2018 and 2018–2023.
Political Positions: He was elected President of the ANR in 2015 and formally proclaimed in 2016, serving until 2023. 

• He also served as President of the Chamber of Deputies from 2019 to 2022 and VP of Paraguay from 2023 to 2026.

Shivani Gupta Elected to UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions for 2027–2029 Term
In November 2026, Indian diplomat Shivani Gupta was elected unopposed to the United Nations (UN) Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ) for a three-year term from 2027 to 2029.

• She was nominated unopposed by the Fifth Committee of the UN General Assembly (UNGA), for one of the seats allocated to the Asia-Pacific region.

About Shivani Gupta:
Profile: She is a 2018-batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer currently serving as First Secretary at the Permanent Mission of India to the UN.
Previous Roles: She previously served as Under Secretary (East Asia) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and held overseas assignments at the Embassy of India in Beijing, China, and the India-Taipei Association (ITA), Taiwan.
About ACABQ: The UN ACABQ ACABQ comprises 21 members appointed by the UNGA in their individual capacities to review UN budgets, administrative matters and resource proposals for efficient functioning.

Former Supreme Court Judge Justice Rajesh Bindal Appointed Chairperson of NCLAT
On 5 November 2026, the Central Government appointed former Supreme Court Judge Justice Rajesh Bindal as Chairperson of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) for a five-year tenure (2026–2031).

•   He succeeded Justice Ashok Bhushan (retired on 4 July 2026) as NCLAT Chairperson, replacing Officiating Chairperson Justice Yogesh Khanna.

About Justice Rajesh Bindal:
Judicial Career: Elevated to the Punjab and Haryana High Court in 2006, he subsequently served in the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court and Calcutta High Court.
Chief Justice: Became Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court in October 2021.
Supreme Court: Elevated to the Supreme Court of India (SCI) on 13 February 2023 and retired on 15 April 2026.
Legal Reforms: Chaired a committee to frame draft rules on Electronic Evidence.
Child Protection: Chaired the committee that drafted the Protection of Children (Inter-Country Removal and Retention) Bill, 2018.
Post-Retirement Appointments: Following his retirement, Justice Rajesh Bindal was appointed Emeritus Professor at the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) and Honorary Distinguished Jurist at Galgotias University School of Law.
About NCLAT:
Overview: It is a quasi-judicial body established under Section 410 of the Companies Act, 2013, constituted on 1 June 2016 to hear corporate, insolvency and competition-related appeals under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA).
Jurisdiction: Hears appeals against orders of four bodies: National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI), Competition Commission of India (CCI) and National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA).

Acquisition & Mergers

Adani Ports to Acquire 100% Stake in Netherlands-Based Evos for USD 2.88 Billion
On 5 November 2026, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ) announced an agreement to acquire a 100% stake in Evos B.V. (Evos Besloten Vennootschap), a Netherlands-based private limited liability company specialising in liquid storage and terminal operations, from Igneo Infrastructure Partners for an enterprise value of USD 2.88 billion.
About Deal Valuation:
Objective: The acquisition aims to strengthen APSEZ’s presence in Europe, expand its liquid storage business and enhance its global port and logistics network.
Structure: APSEZ’s all-cash acquisition of Evos from Igneo Infrastructure Partners values it at EUR 2.56 billion enterprise value (Rs.27,200 crore) and EUR 1.18 billion equity value, at 11.7x Calendar Year 2025 Enterprise Value to Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortisation (CY25 EV/EBITDA), including assumed debt of EUR 1.38 billion.
European Expansion: The acquisition provides entry into Europe through 8 port-based terminals across the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, Spain and Malta, adding 6.3 million cubic metres of storage capacity and expanding APSEZ’s network to 28 ports and terminals across 10 countries.
About APSEZ: It is India’s largest port operator and an integrated transport operator, engaged in port operations, logistics, rail transport and multimodal transportation services.

Science & Technology

India Successfully Completes Unmanned Trials of MATSYA-6000 Human Submersible under Deep Ocean Mission
In November 2026, India successfully completed unmanned trials of the MATSYA-6000 Human Submersible under the Deep Ocean Mission (DOM), as part of the Samudrayaan Project validating its critical flotation, submerged stability and ballast systems and clearing it for the next phase of testing.

• The trials were conducted in the presence of Srinivas Kumar Tummala, Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) and G.A. Ramadass, Director, National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) at the Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Shipyard in Kattupalli, Tamil Nadu (TN).

About MATSYA-6000:
Trials Validation: The unmanned trials assessed the submersible’s flotation and submerged stability, tested ballast systems for buoyancy and depth control, and verified the performance and integration of individual components and associated systems.
Development: Developed by the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), Chennai, Tamil Nadu, an autonomous institute under MoES in collaboration with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

Sports

Anuj Shrivatri Becomes India’s 100th Chess Grandmaster After Winning 7th ASEAN+ Individual Open Championship in Philippines
Anuj Shrivatri, a 22-year-old International Master (IM) from Madhya Pradesh (MP), became India’s 100th Grandmaster (GM) after winning the 7th ASEAN+ Individual Open Chess Championship held from 3–8 November 2026 in Ozamiz City, Philippines, scoring seven points to secure the title. 

• He also became the first GM from MP, marking India’s 100-GM milestone, 38 years after Viswanathan Anand became the country’s first GM in 1988. 

About the Achievements of Anuj Shrivatri:
National: Secured 3rd place at the 2016 National Under-13 Championship.
World: Finished 4th with an unbeaten score of 8/11 at the 2017 World Youth Under-14 Championship in Uruguay.
IM Norms: Earned International Master (IM) norms at the Sitges Open 2018 and Sant Adria 2019 in Spain, and a tournament in Goa (2019).
Achievement: Officially received the International Master (IM) title in 2020, becoming the youngest IM from MP.

Indian Fast Bowler and Arjuna Awardee Mohammed Shami Retires from Test Cricket After 13-Year Career
In November 2026, 36-year-old Indian fast bowler and Arjuna Awardee Mohammed Shami announced his retirement from Test cricket after a 13-year career, ending with 229 wickets in 64 Tests, while continuing to represent India in white-ball cricket. 

• He received the Arjuna Award, India’s second-highest sporting honour, from President Droupadi Murmu on 9 January 2024. 

About Mohammed Shami:
Profile: Born on 3 September 1990 in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh (UP), Mohammed Shami is an Indian right-arm fast bowler who began training in Moradabad before moving to Kolkata, West Bengal (WB), where he played club cricket and progressed to Bengal.
Debut: Shami made his Test debut against West Indies at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, WB, on 6 November 2013, taking 9 wickets in the match and making an impressive start to his international Test career.
Test Match: Played 64 Tests and took 229 wickets, with a bowling average of 27.71, six five-wicket hauls and best figures of 6/56

Important Days

International Day of Radiology 2026 – November 8
The International Day of Radiology (IDoR), also known as World Radiography Day, is observed annually on 8 November to recognise radiology’s vital contribution to medical diagnosis, treatment and patient care.

• 8 November 2026 marks the 15th edition of IDoR.

Background:
Establishment: IDoR originated from the European Day of Radiology (EDoR), organised on 10 February 2011 by the European Society of Radiology (ESR) to commemorate the death anniversary of Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen.
Formation: The ESR, in collaboration with the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) and the American College of Radiology (ACR), established IDoR as a global observance, replacing the EDoR.
2026 Observance: The 15th IDoR 2026 highlights the transformative impact of radiology on medicine, particularly through earlier disease detection, fewer surgeries and improved treatment outcomes.

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