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The IT Ministry plans to integrate AI-based eKYC and global credential verification into DigiLocker. The upgraded platform aims to strengthen paperless governance, secure digital services, and global trust. Officials said the initiative will boost interoperability, accountability, and citizen empowerment across education, industry, and government sectors.
Celebrating 25 years, BSNL introduced its Silver Jubilee FTTH plan at ₹625 per month, offering 2500GB data at 70 Mbps, 600+ TV channels, and free Hotstar and SonyLIV subscriptions. The telco also revived its ₹1 Diwali offer and announced plans for a phased 5G rollout starting in Delhi and Mumbai.
HAL has signed an agreement with US firm General Electric to supply 113 F404 engines for 97 Tejas Mk1A fighter jets, boosting the Indian Air Force’s fleet. Deliveries begin in 2027. The ₹62,370 crore deal strengthens India’s self-reliance drive with advanced indigenous systems like the Uttam AESA radar.
YouTube offers steady long-term earnings through ad revenue, memberships, and sponsorships, with higher rates for global audiences. Instagram, however, focuses on brand deals and influencer marketing, offering faster but short-lived income. YouTube builds sustainable careers over time, while Instagram delivers quick profits based on engagement and follower count.
TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee lost over Rs 56 lakh in a cyber fraud after criminals reactivated his dormant SBI account using fake documents. Multiple online transfers and ATM withdrawals were made. Kolkata Police launched an investigation, with SBI cooperating to trace the culprits and recover the funds.
★National Cancer Awareness Day, ★National Retinol Day, ★1858: Birth of freedom fighter Bipin Chandrapal, ★1867: Birth of physicist and chemist Marie Curie, ★1888: Birth of physicist and Nobel Prize winner Chandrasekhar Venkataraman, ★1954: Birth of film actor Kamal Haasan, ★1971: Birth of film director Trivikram, and ★1981: Birthday of actress Anushka Shetty.
Huawei launched the Mate 70 Air featuring a 6,500mAh battery and 7-inch AMOLED display. The quad-camera setup includes a 50MP primary sensor. Pricing starts at CNY 4,199 (₹52,200). Available in multiple colors, it runs HarmonyOS 5.1, supports fast charging, and offers premium features challenging Apple’s iPhone Air in design and performance.
★International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict, ★National Basketball Day, ★1948: Birth of spiritualist Mumtaz Ali, ★1951: Death of Hiralal Jekisundas Kaniya, the first Chief Justice of India, ★1962: Birth of South Indian film actress Ambika, and ★1985: Death of Hindi film actor Sanjeev Kumar.
Vreels, now in beta across 22 countries, blends short videos, photos, chats, calls, and soon e-commerce in one app. Built in the US and India, it offers features like Pix Pouches, V Capsules, and privacy-focused V Map. With strong security and creator-focused tools, Vreels aims to become a global creative and social hub.
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) released the revised India AI Governance Guidelines, advocating minimal regulation for AI. The updated framework, led by IIT Madras’ Balaraman Ravindran, follows consultations held earlier this year. The original framework was spearheaded by Principal Scientific Adviser Ajay K. Sood.
CISF at Hyderabad airport seized 22 high-end DJI drones worth ₹26.7 lakh. Officials intercepted a passenger from Singapore after noticing a suspicious bag exchange. Screening revealed drones, controllers, and accessories. The items were handed over to customs for legal action as CISF reiterated its commitment to stopping smuggling at airports.
India’s smartphone market grew 5% in Q3, driven by finance offers and premium demand. Vivo topped with 20% share, followed by Samsung and Oppo. Apple entered the top-five for the first time with strong iPhone 17 sales. Lava and iQOO saw major growth in budget and premium segments.
ISRO chairman V. Narayanan confirmed that NASA and ISRO are set to declare their first-ever jointly developed NISAR satellite fully operational on Friday. The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar is the most expensive Earth observation satellite ever built. It can monitor nearly all of the planet’s land and ice surfaces twice every 12 days.
Google announced Project Suncatcher, a bold research initiative to launch AI chips into space using solar-powered satellites. CEO Sundar Pichai said the project aims to explore scalable machine learning systems beyond Earth. He called it a “moonshot” requiring major engineering breakthroughs to harness the sun’s immense energy for AI computing.
★World Tsunami Awareness Day, ★National Stress Awareness Day, on every first Wednesday in November, ★1892: Birth of British geneticist JBS Haldane, ★1925: Birth of Sahitya Akademi Award winner Aluri Bairagi, ★1952: Birth of environmental activist Vandana Sivan, ★1988: Birth of Virat Kohli, and ★1993: Death of Telangana armed struggle activist Nalla Narasimhulu.