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CAT 2026 candidates will undergo an AI-based facial recognition check

Candidates appearing for the upcoming Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026 will undergo an AI-based facial recognition check as part of their identity verification. IIM Indore is set to introduce the service across all its examination centres, its director, Himanshu Rai, said. “It is being introduced for the first time for CAT. The procedure will be implemented across all examination centres,” he said.
However, there will also be physical verification of candidates’ admit cards like earlier. “So, students need not to worry about denial of entry into the centres due to any glitches or the AI system failing to recognise the candidate’s face,” Rai added. He also clarified that no database of students will be stored.

Centre sanctions new roads, infrastructure along China’s border

Amid continuing face-offs with the Chinese Army along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Arunachal Pradesh since late July, the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) has sanctioned the construction of new border infrastructure in the northeastern State, a senior government official told The Hindu. Earlier, in February, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) had cleared the third phase of the Indo-China Border Roads (ICBR-III) project. Under the scheme, as many as 26 roads are to be constructed along the LAC in Arunachal Pradesh, another government official said. The Union Government has not yet officially announced the ICBR-III project or publicly disclosed these details.

India-EU FTA will be a game changer, says German envoy

In a wide-ranging interview, German Ambassador to India Jasper Wieck spoke to The Hindu about evolving European security architecture, the potential for growth in the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), bilateral clean energy and defence initiatives and opportunities for skilled Indian workers in Germany.

Amidst simmering tensions, India-Bangladesh consular dialogue postponed

Days after Bangladesh’s deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina requested Dhaka for a new passport and national identity card, the fifth India-Bangladesh consular dialogue that was scheduled to take place on November 17 and 18 has been postponed, a diplomatic source has confirmed.

Government planning special Session to clear Delimitation Bill; Congress calls it a ‘bluster’

The government is mulling a plan to convene a ‘special’ Session of Parliament to attempt to pass the Delimitation Bill, 2026, linked, as per the government, to operationalising the Women’s Reservation Act, 2023. Sources in the government said the Centre is confident of the numbers, of having “at least 15-16 more votes than needed”, but did not disclose the dates or duration of the proposed Session.

PM Modi conveys Deepavali greetings to Sam Pitroda, commends Indian media for voicing diverse opinions

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (November 12, 2026) extended Deepavali greetings to Sam Pitroda after the Indian Overseas Congress president described him as a “Gujarati friend”. Responding to a video statement by Mr. Pitroda on X, Mr. Modi said: “Happy Diwali and Nutan Varsh Abhinandan to you Sam Bhai and to Anjana Ben. Praying for a joyful and healthy year ahead. Jai Jagannath!”

ISRO successfully carries out ground static test of PSLV third stage

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) which is looking to get its workhorse launcher, the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), back on track has successfully carried out the ground static test of the PSLV third stage (PS3) at the Static Test Facility in Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota on Thursday (November 12, 2026).

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns amid spy scandal

Jensen Huang resigned as chief executive of Nvidia on Thursday (November 12, 2026), ending his 33-year run at the helm of the AI giant he co-founded after revelations he had two extramarital affairs, including with a woman accused of spying for China. The company’s board said Mr. Huang had stepped down as president, chief executive and board member, effective immediately. Chief financial officer Colette Kress will serve as interim CEO while keeping her finance role, and the board will consider internal and external candidates for a permanent replacement.

Washington DC shooting: One dead, four people injured

Five people were shot on Thursday (November 12, 2026) in a trendy Washington, D.C., neighbourhood within walking distance of the White House, police said, and the suspected gunman shot himself as a swarm of officers responded to a nearby apartment building. One victim died in the shooting, said Jeffrey Carroll, interim chief with the Metropolitan Police Department.

Widespread outage hits Microsoft apps

A widespread outage hit Microsoft platforms including Outlook on Thursday (November 12, 2026), with many users encountering trouble using their email accounts and other errors across the tech giant’s suite of apps. Nearly 1,30,000 users on outage tracker Downdetector reported problems accessing Outlook just after 1 p.m. ET. New reports have since fallen from that peak, but many said they couldn’t send and receive emails, or had trouble loading their inboxes altogether.

Yemen’s Houthis say they targeted Saudi East-West pipeline, port city of Yanbu

Yemen’s Houthis said on Thursday (November 12, 2026) that their forces targeted Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline and an oil facility in the port city of Yanbu on the Red Sea. The pipeline, which ends at Yanbu, has become increasingly important to the world’s largest crude exporter, allowing it to get its oil to market after Iran blockaded the Strait of Hormuz on the other side of the Arabian Peninsula at the outset of the West Asia war. Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree said in a post on X that one operation “targeted Pumping Station No. 7 on the East-West Pipeline using a drone”, while a second “targeted the Yanbu oil facility using a ballistic missile”.

NIA to probe online radicalisation of Indian youths by Pakistan-based gangster Shahzad Bhatti

The National Investigation Agency has registered a case to probe the online radicalisation of Indian youths by Pakistan-based gangster Shahzad Bhatti and other ISI agents with the intention to carry out terror attacks in the country, officials said on Thursday (November 12, 2026). The probe stems from a case registered by the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) in April this year.

Woman loses arm after being pushed off platform at Naigaon railway station; suspect arrested

A 20-year-old woman lost her left arm after she was allegedly molested and pushed off a platform at Naigaon railway station, the police said on Thursday (November 12, 2026). The incident took place on November 4, after the woman confronted a 53-year-old man for molesting her.

Keralam govt intervenes to repatriate seafarer stranded in Iran after Pakistan authorities fail to return travel documents

The Keralam government has intervened to ensure the safe return of seafarer Akshay H., a native of Prakkulam in Kollam, who is stranded in Bandar Lengeh, Iran, without travel documents. Mr. Akshay is a crew member of the vessel Palm Marine, operated by a shipping company jointly owned by Dubai- and Iran-based entities. When the vessel was docked at a port in Pakistan, the authorities there collected the passports and Continuous Discharge Certificates (CDCs) of the crew members for inspection. However, the documents were reportedly not returned to the ship’s captain.

Noel Tata retires as Tata Investment chaiperson; Bahram Vakil takes over

Tata Investment Corporation on Wednesday (November 11, 2026) announced that Noel Tata was stepping down as its Chairperson and Director with Bahram Vakil set to take over as the chairperson from Thursday (November 12, 2026). The retirement came into effect from the close of business hours on Wednesday (November 11, 2026). Mr. Tata has served on the company’s board since June 9, 2004, and was appointed as the chairperson on June 24, 2010. His retirement marks the end of over 16 years as chairperson and more than 22 years as a board member.

Israeli strike on southern Gaza hospital kills six, health authorities say

An Israeli airstrike targeting the Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza killed six people and wounded at least a dozen more, Gaza’s Health Ministry said. The strike was carried out early Thursday (November 12, 2026), according to the Israeli military, which said it struck “a senior Hamas terrorist” and other militants, without providing evidence.

Iran’s Guards say ‘accident’ left two tankers on fire in Hormuz

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Thursday (November 12, 2026) that two tankers carrying over four million barrels of oil had caught fire after an “accident” on an unauthorised route in the Strait of Hormuz. Since the outbreak of the war in West Asia in late February, Tehran has heavily restricted traffic through the strategic shipping channel, insisting vessels use routes it has approved.

Michael Carrick sacked as Manchester United manager after club’s worst start to a Premier League season

Michael Carrick was fired by Manchester United on Thursday (November 12, 2026) after overseeing the 20-time English champion’s worst start to a Premier League season, with U.S. men’s coach Mauricio Pochettino a potential candidate to succeed him. Carrick’s departure comes less than six months after he was given a two-year contract and the responsibility of reviving the fortunes of the once-dominant force of English football. United hasn’t won the league since managerial great Alex Ferguson retired in 2013.

Praggnanandhaa, Erigaisi begin fast classical campaign with draws at Total Chess Pilot

Indian Grandmasters R. Praggnanandhaa and Arjun Erigaisi began their fast classical campaign with two draws each on day two of the Total Chess World Championship Tour Pilot. Praggnanandhaa was held twice by Germany’s Vincent Keymer in Group B, while Erigaisi played out two draws against American Hans Niemann in Group D on Wednesday (November 11, 2026).