🇮🇳 India

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) carried out Operation Weed Out, seizing cannabis valued at around ₹22 crore that was smuggled via Mumbai Airport from Bangkok under the NDPS Act.

As of 7 November 2025, petrol and diesel prices in major cities of India remained unchanged: petrol ranged roughly ₹94.30-₹107 per litre; diesel ranged roughly ₹82.45-₹96 per litre.

The Supreme Court of India clarified that a preliminary crash-investigation report of the Air India accident (which killed 260 people earlier) “does not insinuate anything against the captain”, while the pilot’s father’s plea for an independent probe will be heard

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) released The State of Food and Agriculture 2025 report, highlighting global food system challenges — featured in today’s roundup.

The bilateral Strategic Defence Cooperation between India and Israel was strengthened: The 17th meeting of the India–Israel Joint Working Group on Defence Cooperation was held in Tel Aviv, and a new MoU was signed covering AI, cyber-security, training & R&D.

🌍 International

Celebrations for the 150th anniversary of the national song “Vande Mataram” kicked off in parts of India today, with special recitations and associated events.

An interfaith week and the “Glasgow 850 Inter-Faith Declaration” were launched in the UK, promoting inclusive city development and community harmony.

🔍 Exam-Friendly Snapshot

Important Day: 7 Nov = National Cancer Awareness Day in India.

Key Themes:

Anti-smuggling enforcement (Operation Weed Out)

Stability in fuel pricing amid global fluctuations

Judiciary & aviation investigation oversight (Air India crash)

Global food-system stress & defence-tech diplomacy (India-Israel)