Current affairs — 2026-11-02

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Defence2 November 2026

AIR CHIEF MARSHAL ASHUTOSH DIXIT ASSUMES CHARGE AS THE 29TH CHIEF OF THE AIR STAFF; UNVEILS 'VAYU' AS GUIDING VISION FOR THE INDIAN AIR FORCE

Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit PVSM AVSM VM VSM, as the 29th Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force, on 01 November 2026, commenced his tenure by paying homage at the National War Memorial to the bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice in service of the Nation. This was followed by a ceremonial Guard of Honour at Air Force Station New Delhi. An Experimental Test Pilot and Qualified Flying Instructor, Air Chief Marshal Dixit has over 3,500 hours of flying experience. He has held several key operational…

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International2 November 2026

Coal Imports Decline by 5.83% in August 2026, Reflecting Reduced Import Dependence

India’s total coal imports declined by 5.83% in August 2026, falling to 104.57 million tonnes (MT) from 111.05 MT in August 2025, a reduction of 6.48 MT. The decline reflects the continued efforts of the Ministry of Coal to enhance domestic coal production, improve availability and strengthen the supply chain, with a view to reducing the country’s dependence on imported coal. Key Highlights 1. Coal Imports by the Power Sector Decline by 6.39% Coal imports by power plants decreased by 6.39%, from 22.77 MT in August…

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