November 12, 2026: Several key developments were reported across India, including the formation of a new political alliance ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, the launch of the Sea Vigil-26 coastal defence exercise and new government measures to curb stubble burning. Meanwhile, the IMD issued rainfall and snowfall forecasts for several regions, and Kerala published its draft electoral roll under the Special Summary Revision.
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- AIMIM and Azad Samaj Party Form ‘Samajik Parivartan Morcha’ Ahead of UP Elections: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi and Azad Samaj Party (Kanshiram) president and MP Chandrashekhar Azad announced a new political alliance ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. The announcement was made at a joint press conference in Lucknow.
- Sea Vigil-26 Coastal Defence Exercise Begins in Goa: The fifth edition of the national-level coastal defence exercise, Sea Vigil-26, began on November 11 and will continue until November 19. Coordinated by the Indian Navy, the exercise covers coastal states and evaluates India's coastal security framework. The initiative was launched in 2018 following the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.
- Government Steps Up Efforts to Curb Stubble Burning: The Haryana government is using drones, fines and subsidies to strengthen stubble management. According to a government spokesperson, no incidents of stubble burning have been reported in Bhiwani, Charkhi Dadri, Gurugram, Mahendragarh, Nuh and Rewari.
- Two Missing SPOs Found Dead in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar: The bullet-riddled bodies of two Special Police Officers, Rashpal Kumar (45) and Bobby Chand (57), were recovered in Kishtwar district. Both officers had gone missing and were residents of Kiyar Dachhan.
- Punjab Deploys 25 Paramilitary Companies Across Six Border Districts: Twenty-five companies of paramilitary forces, including the CRPF and BSF, have been deployed across Amritsar, Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Tarn Taran, Ferozepur and Fazilka. The deployment comes ahead of upcoming assembly elections and festivals.
- Kerala Publishes Draft Electoral Roll with Over 2.73 Crore Voters: The draft electoral roll prepared under the Special Summary Revision (SSR) was published on November 12. It includes 2,73,60,254 voters, comprising 1,40,38,718 women and 1,33,21,536 men.
- IMD Forecasts Heavy Rainfall Over Andaman and Nicobar Islands: The India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rainfall over the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on November 13. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are also expected in Himachal Pradesh, West Rajasthan and other regions over the coming days.
- Western Disturbance Likely to Bring Rain and Snowfall to Jammu and Kashmir: The Meteorological Department has forecast widespread rainfall and snowfall across Jammu and Kashmir over the next 48 hours. Authorities have warned of possible disruptions to road connectivity in mountainous areas.
- Shrivardhan Beach in Maharashtra Receives International Blue Flag Certification: Shrivardhan Beach in Raigad district has received the prestigious international Blue Flag certification. It is the first beach in the district to earn the recognition following two years of efforts to improve cleanliness, environmental standards and tourism facilities.
- Tripura and DPIIT Organise Business Reforms Workshop for Northeastern States: The Tripura government, in collaboration with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), organised a regional workshop in Agartala on decriminalisation reforms, the Business Reforms Action Plan (BRAP) and the District Business Reforms Action Plan (DBRAP).
