Coal shortage: “We need 1.6 million tons of coal daily, and Coal India Limited is supplying about 1.3 MT. Coal secretary has assured the supplies will be ramped up to 1.5 MT”, says Secretary in the Ministry of Power
Kashmir encounter: Four soldiers and a junior commissioned officer were killed after an encounter broke out between the security forces and militants in Poonch district
Stalemate with China: No breakthrough in LAC talks, both sides blame each other in statements; tens of thousands of Indian soldiers will be stationed through the upcoming winter in bitter conditions
Four killed in Manipur encounter: At least four cadres of Kuki National Liberation Army (KNLA) were killed by Indian security forces in an encounter in Kangpokpi district
Vaccination update: 20% of India is now fully vaccinated for covid, while 50% has received at least one shot