Navi Mumbai Tops Swachh Survekshan 2025–26 Clean City League
Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, topped the Swachh Survekshan 2025–26 Clean City League, earning the title of India's cleanest city. Indore finished second, followed by Surat in third place. The rankings also recognised Rewa as the cleanest riverfront town and Rudrapur as the cleanest Himalayan city. Swachh Survekshan, part of the Swachh Bharat Mission–Urban, assesses urban cleanliness, waste management, sanitation infrastructure, and citizen participation. The rankings encourage cities to invest in sustainable sanitation and environmental health. Local authorities highlighted better door-to-door waste collection, segregation at source, and community engagement as drivers of improvement. The results aim to motivate long-term behaviour change and infrastructure upgrades.
Navi Mumbai tops Swachh Survekshan 2025–26
Indore second; Surat third; Rewa and Rudrapur recognised
Cites improvements in waste collection and segregation
India Ranks 28th in Climate Change Performance Index 2027
India ranked 28th in the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2027, released on 11 November 2026 at COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye. The country dropped five places from the previous edition and is rated as a medium performer overall. The CCPI scores 64 countries plus the European Union on emissions, energy use, renewable energy, and policy effectiveness. Denmark topped the rankings, while the top three positions remained vacant due to no country achieving very high performance. India's scores include 13th in climate policy, 31st in greenhouse gas emissions, 33rd in energy use, and 40th in renewable energy. The report highlights ongoing challenges and opportunities in India's climate actions.
CCPI 2027 released on 11 November 2026 at COP31
India ranked 28th; five-place drop to medium performance
Scores: climate policy 13th, emissions 31st, energy use 33rd, renewables 40th
IIT Madras Develops SEANAV for Autonomous Maritime Navigation
IIT Madras has developed SEANAV (Sea Navigation), a real-time digital twin platform to assist autonomous maritime navigation. Created by the Department of Ocean Engineering, SEANAV lets researchers and engineers simulate realistic virtual sea environments to test, train, and validate autonomous vessels before real-world operations. The platform can model currents, weather, traffic, and vessel dynamics to evaluate navigation decisions and system robustness. By providing a safe testing ground, SEANAV aims to improve maritime safety, reduce development costs, and minimize risks associated with sea trials. With global shipping accounting for over 80 percent of international trade by volume, India's advances in autonomous navigation could accelerate adoption of smarter, safer ships.
SEANAV is a real-time digital twin for autonomous maritime navigation
Enables testing, training and validation in virtual sea environments
Developed by IIT Madras, Department of Ocean Engineering
Models currents, weather, traffic, and vessel dynamics
Could accelerate adoption of autonomous ships in India
Skyroot Aerospace Signs Agreement with Brazil's Concert Technologies
At the International Astronautical Congress 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye, Skyroot Aerospace signed a two-year memorandum of understanding with Brazil's Concert Technologies to jointly develop a satellite launch vehicle capable of delivering payloads of at least 100 kilograms to low Earth orbit. The collaboration aims to advance bilateral space cooperation, including joint development of launch vehicles, satellite systems, and related technologies, and to explore potential for equatorial launch operations. The deal underscores India's growing private space sector and its role in global space collaboration by expanding commercial launch capabilities and access to affordable small-satellite missions. If successful, the venture could open new opportunities for cost-effective space missions and technology transfer.
MoU signed at IAC 2026 in Antalya
Partnership with Concert Technologies to build a 100 kg-to-LEO launcher
Joint development of launch vehicles and satellite systems
Explores potential for equatorial launches
Shows growth of India's private space sector and international collaboration
On 12 November 2026, 17-year-old Lairenlakpam Ambekar Meetei of Manipur became India's first Youth Olympic boxing champion, winning gold at the Dakar Youth Olympic Games 2026 in Senegal. Competing in the men's 50 kg category, Meetei defeated Ireland's Kristian Jubani by a 3–2 decision in a closely fought final. He trailed after the opening round but rallied with strong performances in the second and third rounds to clinch the title. The victory marks a historic milestone for Indian boxing and underscores Manipur's reputation for producing world-class youth athletes. Meetei began boxing at a local club and rose through state and national levels with steady discipline and dedication.
12 November 2026: Meetei wins gold in Dakar Youth Olympic Games 2026, Senegal
Final score 3–2 against Kristian Jubani (Ireland)
Trailed after the first round, then won two subsequent rounds
First Indian Youth Olympic boxing gold
Represents Manipur's rising boxing talent
India Finishes Fifth at the 47th World Armwrestling Championships 2026
India finished fifth at the 47th World Armwrestling Championships 2026, held in New Delhi, with 65 nations competing. Indian athletes won a total of 59 medals: 9 gold, 19 silver, and 31 bronze. The result reflects India's growing strength in international armwrestling and the expansion of participation in strength-based sports. Hosting the championship in the capital gave local athletes a chance to perform in front of home crowds and investors. Coaches attributed the success to improved national training programs, better facilities, and greater sponsorship. The event showcased emerging talent across divisions and genders, signaling a rising trajectory for India's armwrestling program on the world stage.
65 nations participated; India won 59 medals (9G, 19S, 31B)
Championship held in New Delhi
India finished fifth overall
Improved training, facilities, and sponsorship aided results
Bharat Agriculture Conference 2026 Organised in New Delhi
The Bharat Agriculture Conference 2026 was held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, uniting farmers, policymakers, agricultural scientists, diplomats, and industry leaders to discuss the future of Indian farming. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the gathering, stressing the role of innovation, modern technology, and sustainable farming in reshaping agriculture. About 2,000 farmers from across the country attended, with around 20 progressive farmers and several Padma Shri awardees sharing experiences of innovative practices, resilience, and scalable methods. The conference focused on boosting agricultural productivity, farmer welfare, and wider adoption of digital tools and precision farming to enhance competitiveness in domestic and global markets. The event highlighted India's push to modernize farming while safeguarding farmer incomes and food security.
Conference held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
PM Modi addressed the gathering on innovation and sustainability
About 2,000 farmers; ~20 progressive farmers; Padma Shri recipients
Focus on productivity, farmer welfare, digital tools, precision farming
Second National Tribal Literary Festival 2026 Held in New Delhi
November 2026 saw the second National Tribal Literary Festival 2026 organized at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs as part of Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas Pakhwada. Union Minister Jual Oram inaugurated the event with the theme 'From Oral Tradition to Contemporary Tribal Literature.' The festival aimed to preserve and promote India's tribal literary heritage, including indigenous languages, folklore, oral narratives, and traditional knowledge systems. It stressed documenting and digitising tribal literature to protect endangered languages and cultures. Writers, scholars, researchers, and cultural representatives discussed how literature can sustain tribal identities and deepen public appreciation of tribal heritage.
Theme: From Oral Tradition to Contemporary Tribal Literature
Inaugurated by Union Minister Jual Oram
Aims to preserve languages, folklore, and oral narratives
Emphasises documentation and digitisation
Platform for tribal writers, scholars, and cultural representatives