National & Memoirs: Former Congress president Sonia Gandhi reflects on a 2010 conversation where Pranab Mukherjee expressed a desire to become Prime Minister in her memoir Belonging: A Journey of Love, drawing a response from Mukherjee's daughter Sharmistha Mukherjee. 
Editorials & Opinion:
• Caste and class: On OBC reservation discusses equitable distribution, DoPT annual report data on central government representation, and the pending Rohini Commission report.
• Cracker conundrum and analysis on post-Deepavali air quality and strict enforcement of environmental regulations. 

• Six coaches of the Sairang-Kolkata Express train derailed in Assam with no major injuries reported.
• The CII Partnership Summit is set to begin in Visakhapatnam, featuring an inaugural address by Union Minister Amit Shah.
• Delhi's air quality remains in the poor-to-severe category following Deepavali restrictions. 

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Tamil Nadu Deputy Speaker Controversy: Tamil Nadu Assembly Deputy Speaker and Thuraiyur (SC) TVK MLA M. Ravishankar faced a public row after a video surfaced showing a local resident (Karthick Kumar) alleging he was assaulted for complaining about drinking water shortages and civic issues in Tiruchi district. Police reported no formal complaint had been registered. 
Srisailam Karthika Masam Festivities: The temple management at Srisailam initiated arrangements for Karthika Masam starting November 10, including revised darshan hours (4:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. onward) and the suspension of inner sanctum anointing rituals to manage large crowds. 
Hyderabad Traffic Diversions (Sadar Utsav Mela): Hyderabad traffic police announced restrictions and diversions around YMCA in Narayanaguda from November 10 (7:00 p.m.) to November 11 (4:00 a.m.) for the Sadar Utsav Mela. 

U.S. Military Action on Iran: U.S. President Donald Trump stated that military action against Iran is not necessary "at this point". 
U.S. House Impeachment Vote (Pete Hegseth): U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth (who refers to himself as the Secretary of War) faces an expected U.S. House impeachment vote initiated by Representative Thomas Massie over charges including unauthorized action against Iran. 
Russell Brand Sentencing: British comedian Russell Brand was sentenced to 10 and a half years in prison by Southwark Crown Court in London after being found guilty of rape and sexual assault committed between 2004 and 2009. 
Booker Prize: U.K. writer M. John Harrison won the Booker Prize for his AI-tinged apocalyptic novel. 

Q2 Results (November 10, 2026): Major companies releasing quarterly earnings include Kalyan Jewellers India, MRF, Cochin Shipyard, Titagarh Rail Systems, Avanti Feeds, and Dredging Corporation of India. 

INDIA Bloc Protest: The INDIA bloc leaders gathered at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi for a "public impeachment" campaign targeting Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, accusing the Election Commission of mishandling electoral processes. 
Delhi Voter Roll Controversy: Booth-level officers (BLOs) and BJP booth agents in Delhi are under scrutiny for filing deletion forms against Muslim voters and asking for extensive citizenship proofs beyond Aadhaar. 
Supreme Court on Fertility Rates: The Supreme Court observed that statutory two-child penalties and related restrictions have become outdated given India's falling fertility rate. 

Jio Platforms IPO: Jio Platforms' initial public offering turned into the largest subscribed issue, receiving bids over 20.5 times by day three.
Corporate Earnings: Axis Bank reported a Q2 net profit of ₹7,003 crore (up 38%), while IDBI Bank saw its Q2 net profit slip 39% to ₹2,205 crore due to operating expenses and provisions.
Industrial Output: India's Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growth slowed to a four-month low of 6.7% in September 2026. 

House Lizards and Food Safety: A scientific article clarifies that common house geckos are not poisonous, though they can contaminate a meal and pose minor food-safety concerns. 
ISRO Mission: Editorial and updates highlight the slow recovery and resource challenges facing ISRO's GSLV-F18 mission following the recent orbital placement of the NVS-03 navigation satellite. 

U.S. Midterm Elections: Ongoing results show political shifts and economic pressures in the U.S., with President Donald Trump commenting on the midterm outcomes and foreign policy implications.
Nepal Helicopter Collision: An Indian national was killed and another injured after two helicopters collided in Solukhumbu, Nepal. 

 The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official SSC CGL Answer Key 2026 today, 4 November 2026 along with the correct responses to all questions asked in the CBT Exam. The answer key has been released online at www.ssc.gov.in, and candidates need their login details to download their individual response sheet PDF.