CHANDIGARH - The Punjab and India news that matters to Surrey’s Punjabi community, in short, drawn from official releases. Each item is dated by its release date in its source line; this edition includes releases issued on November 10, 2026.
Anuj Shrivatri becomes India’s 100th chess grandmaster
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Anuj Shrivatri on becoming India’s 100th chess grandmaster, calling it a major achievement that shows chess has never been stronger in India. The milestone comes at a time when chess is at an all-time high in the country, and the Prime Minister wished Shrivatri success in the years ahead. (Source: Press Information Bureau, Delhi, November 10, 2026)
Jobs data: unemployment falls as work participation rises
The labour force participation rate for people aged 15 and over rose to 55.5% in the July to September 2026 quarter, up from 54.6%, and the worker population ratio rose one percentage point to 52.7%. The overall unemployment rate stood at 5.1%, while rural unemployment fell to 4.3% and agricultural employment in rural areas rose 3.8 percentage points to 56.7%. (Source: Press Information Bureau, Delhi, November 10, 2026)
India pushes for fair climate finance at COP31
India told the United Nations climate conference in Antalya, Turkiye, that developed countries must provide the public finance they promised under the Paris Agreement, from $100 billion a year to $300 billion by 2035. Environment Secretary Narendra Bhooshan said India is committed to climate multilateralism, equity and a fair and ambitious outcome, while keeping development needs of the Global South at the centre. (Source: Press Information Bureau, Delhi, November 10, 2026)
New AIIMS cross six crore outpatient consultations
India’s new AIIMS hospitals have recorded more than six crore outpatient consultations since 2021-22, with 144.96 lakh consultations in 2025-26 alone, up from 50.03 lakh in 2021-22. Twenty-two new AIIMS were approved under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana, and 18 are fully functional, extending specialist care to regions across the country. (Source: Press Information Bureau, Delhi, November 10, 2026)
Medical device incentive scheme extended to 2035-36
The government has extended the production-linked incentive scheme for medical devices to 2035-36 and invited fresh applications, with an outlay of about Rs 2,700 crore. More than 60 high-end medical devices are now made in India under the scheme, with production worth over Rs 16,000 crore. The minimum sales threshold has been dropped and the investment requirement trimmed. (Source: Press Information Bureau, Delhi, November 10, 2026)
Revenue intelligence seizes 6.6 kg amphetamine in Bhopal
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence seized 6.642 kg of amphetamine in Bhopal and arrested a drug trafficker who was carrying it in a bus from Delhi. The passenger was already out on bail in another case under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act registered by Bengaluru Police, and the drugs were recovered from three packets in his possession. (Source: Press Information Bureau, Delhi, November 10, 2026)
Youth drive against drugs reaches 1.19 lakh people in a week
More than 1.19 lakh young people and citizens took part in Deepotsav and Neighbourhood Youth Parliaments held across 30 states and union territories under the 100-week anti-drug campaign. The week saw 435 programmes and 568 activities, including Diwali outreach and cultural events against drug abuse. (Source: Press Information Bureau, Delhi, November 10, 2026)
Foreign Secretary in Paris for space and technology talks
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri visited Paris on November 9 and 10 for the third India-France Strategic Space Dialogue and the first India-France Economic Security and Critical Technologies Dialogue. The talks reviewed the India-France Special Global Strategic Partnership and the Horizon 2047 Roadmap. (Source: Ministry of External Affairs, November 10, 2026)
Punjab Briefs is Apna News’s daily roundup of official Punjab and India releases. A Punjabi edition of this roundup is published alongside it.
