TODAY NEWS ON November 01, 2025
Source: The Hindu Indian Express and others
Rashtriya Ekta Diwas: PM Modi says Sardar Patel wanted to unite entire Kashmir with India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (October 31, 2025) said Sardar Patel wanted to unite the entire Kashmir, just as he did with other princely states, into India, but then PM Nehru did not allow it to happen.
Trial run of Census self-enumeration to begin in select areas from today
The efficacy of the self-enumeration module for the first phase of the Population Census 2027 will be tested from Saturday (November 1, 2025) with enumerators visiting the homes of prominent citizens in their areas and helping them fill the details on a website, a senior government official told The Hindu. This will be the first digital Census, and the first to enumerate caste in independent India.
As Centre reverses ban on pilgrimages to Pakistan, first Sikh Jathas get visas post Operation Sindoor
Weeks after he was told his pilgrimage to Sikh shrines in Pakistan, including Nankana Sahib, had been cancelled, Harjindarpal Singh’s disappointment turned to unbridled joy on Friday (October 31, 2025) as he received his passport and Pakistani visa. The Hoshiarpur resident is one of 2,100 Sikh pilgrims who were issued visas by the Pakistan High Commission in Delhi after the Indian government reversed its stand, allowing the groups to travel.
U.S. judge directs Trump administration to provide SNAP food aid benefits amid shutdown
A federal judge in Rhode Island on Friday blocked President Donald Trump’s administration from suspending all food aid for millions of Americans amid the ongoing government shutdown and directed it to use contingency funds to pay for the benefits. U.S. District Judge John McConnell in Providence issued a temporary restraining order at the behest of cities, nonprofits and a union that argued the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s suspension of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, known as SNAP or food stamps, starting Saturday was unlawful.
Activist seeks probe into ‘fake encounter of Rohit Arya to cover up Government’s failures’
Social activist and advocate Nitin Satpute is set to file a writ petition in the Bombay High Court seeking an independent investigation into the death of Rohit Arya, who was killed by police on Thursday while he was allegedly holding school children hostage. On Friday, Satpute wrote to the Chief Justice of India, the Chief Justice of Bombay High Court, the Human Rights Commission, the Director General of Police, and the Central Bureau of Investigation, calling the incident a “fake encounter” and accusing the State government of endangering lives to cover up administrative failures.
Regime changes in Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka were due to poor governance: Doval
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval said “poor governance” was the reason behind uprisings that led to change of governments in Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka over the past three-and-a-half years. Mr. Doval said governance plays a “seminal role” in “nation-building process” and in securing the nation-state.
FIDE World Chess Cup trophy named after Viswanathan Anand
The new trophy of the FIDE World Chess Cup being held in Panjim was on Friday (October 31, 2025) christened as the Viswanathan Anand trophy, in honour of the five-time world champion Indian legend.
India, U.S. ink 10-year defence framework pact
India and the United States on Friday (October 31, 2025) inked a 10-year defence framework agreement, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh describing it as a “signal” of growing strategic convergence between the two nations.
Former cricketer Azharuddin sworn in as Telangana Minister
Md. Azharuddin, former cricketer and Congress leader, was sworn in as a Minister in the Telangana Cabinet on Friday (October 31, 2025). Governor Jishnu Dev Varma administered the oath of office and secrecy, at a ceremony held at Raj Bhavan in Hyderabad.
Xi Jinping promises to protect free trade at APEC as Donald Trump snubs major summit
Chinese leader Xi Jinping told Asia-Pacific leaders on Friday (October 31, 2025) that his country would help to defend global free trade at an annual economic regional forum snubbed by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Lawyers cannot be summoned by probe agencies for their legal advice to clients: SC judgment
The Supreme Court on Friday (October 31, 2025) in a judgment held that lawyers cannot be summoned for questioning by law enforcement agencies, like the Directorate of Enforcement (ED), for professional advice given to their clients on legal issues.
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