Today's edition covers Sanjay Singhal's ITBP charge, Vijay Sankar as FICCI president-elect, India's U19 boxing medals and Lula's Brazil win, with a revision of the week's items.
30 OCTOBER 2026: TODAY'S EDITION This is a curated revision edition, not a claim that every development occurred today.
TODAY'S FOCUS
- ITBP: Sanjay Singhal (1993-batch IPS, UP cadre) holds additional charge as DG from 31 October 2026, after Shatrujeet Singh Kapoor retires.
- FICCI: Vijay Sankar of the Sanmar Group is president-elect for 2026-27, succeeding Anant Goenka after the AGM on 18-19 November.
- World Boxing U19 (Budva, Montenegro): India won four medals, with Aditya's gold in 55 kg.
- Brazil: Lula won the 25 October runoff against Flavio Bolsonaro; the new term starts 5 January 2027.
REVISE FROM THE LAST FEW DAYS
- DA and DR: raised by 3 points to 63% from 1 July 2026 (Cabinet, 28 October).
- Container Manufacturing Promotion Scheme: Rs 10,000 crore up to 2039-40.
- Cyclone Arnab: crossed the Andhra Pradesh coast near Yanam and Narasapuram on 28 October.
- J&K Chief Secretary: Dr Sajjan Singh Yadav from 1 November 2026, succeeding Atal Dulloo.
- JEE Main 2027 Session 1: apply by 22 November.
QUICK CHECK
- Who holds additional charge as ITBP DG from 31 October 2026? Answer: Sanjay Singhal.
- Who won gold for India at the World Boxing U19 Championships, and in which weight? Answer: Aditya, 55 kg.
- When does Lula's new term begin? Answer: 5 January 2027.
SOURCES
See the individual entries added to this collection on 31 October 2026 for source attribution.