

Based on the remaining headlines, the final cluster will focus on National Security, Defence, Space Technology, and Other Key Policy/Social Issues.
Here are the key topics that will be researched next:
- National Security & Defence (The Tri-Services and Military Tech):
- “Tri-services to get systems, platforms for Rs.79,000 cr.: Page 16” (from ‘The Hindu’).
- “TOMAHAKS: AMERICA’S GO TO MISSILE, WHICH KYIV MIGHT GET: Page 15” (from ‘The Indian Express’).
- Space Technology & Disaster Management:
- “‘90% of Gaganyaan development work done’: Page 16” (from ‘The Hindu’).
- “How does Gaganyaan’s vital crew escape system work?: Page 10” (from ‘The Hindu’).
- “AIIMS portal traces unidentified bodies, missing persons using DNA data: Page 4” (from ‘The Indian Express’).
- Governance, Policy, and Social Issues:
- “Pan-India SIR to cover more than 10 States in first phase: Page 1” (from ‘The Hindu’).
- “Pre-test for Census first phase to be held from November 10: Page 14” (from ‘The Hindu’).
- “States must set up special prisons for fugitives: Shah: Page 16” (from ‘The Hindu’).
- “Maoist violence restricted to 11 districts, says government: Page 10” (from ‘The Hindu’).
- “SC lifts ban, allows green crackers in Delhi NCR on 2 days for Diwali: Page 1” (from ‘The Indian Express’).
I will now research these topics to present the final cluster. That’s the final and complete set of topics for our analysis! The headlines cover a broad spectrum of major policy, security, and social issues, which can be clustered as National Security, Defence, Space Technology, and Key Policy Issues.
Here is the summary of the key findings from the remaining headlines:
🚀 Defence and Space Technology
- Defence Acquisition: The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has granted Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for capital acquisition proposals worth ₹79,000 crore for the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force.
- Army: The acquisition includes the Nag Missile System (NAMIS) (an anti-tank guided missile platform) and the Ground-Based Mobile ELINT System (GBMES) to enhance firepower, anti-tank, and electronic intelligence capabilities.
- Navy: Approvals were granted for Landing Platform Docks (LPDs), 30mm Naval Surface Guns (NSG), and Advanced Lightweight Torpedoes (ALWTs) for anti-submarine warfare and amphibious operations.
- Air Force: The Air Force will benefit from the Collaborative Long Range Target Saturation/Destruction System (CLRTS/DS) to strengthen long-range precision strike capabilities.
- Self-Reliance: All acquisitions will be undertaken under the ‘Buy (Indian–Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured)’ category, supporting the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative.
- Gaganyaan Mission’s Crew Escape System (CES): India’s first human spaceflight program is prioritizing crew safety with the development of the CES. The CES in Gaganyaan is a “puller type” system, where the module is pulled away from the rocket in an emergency, as opposed to a “pusher type” used in systems like SpaceX’s Falcon 9. Successful tests of the CES are crucial for the mission’s safety framework and technological progress.
🏛️ Key Governance and Policy Updates
- Electoral Roll Revision (SIR): The Election Commission of India (ECI) is rolling out a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls nationwide, which will cover more than 10 States/Union Territories in its first phase, including poll-bound states like West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala. The aim is to create a cleaner, error-free electoral roll by removing duplicate entries and other discrepancies.
- Census Pre-Test: A pre-test for the first phase of the country’s 2027 Census is scheduled to be held from November 10 to November 30 in various locations, with an option for self-enumeration. This pre-test is a crucial step to ensure the final census provides comprehensive and authentic data for effective public policy and development plans.
- Special Jails for Fugitives: Union Home Minister Amit Shah called on States/UTs to set up special prisons that meet international standards to ease the extradition of fugitives who often argue against extradition on the grounds of poor prison conditions in India. He also suggested revoking the passports of fugitives once an Interpol Red Notice is issued and creating a national database of fugitives.
- Maoist Violence Reduction: The Union Home Ministry reported a significant reduction in Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) affected districts, which have decreased from 18 to 11. Only three districts—Bijapur, Sukma, and Narayanpur in Chhattisgarh—are now marked as ‘most-affected’. This decline is attributed to sustained counter-insurgency operations and development outreach.
⚖️ Judicial and Social Matters
- AIIMS DNA Identification Portal: AIIMS Delhi’s Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology launched a portal called UMID (Unidentified dead bodies, Missing persons, Identification portal and DNA database) in collaboration with other institutes. This database securely stores the DNA profiles and phenotypic descriptions of unidentified bodies. The portal allows claimants to search for potential matches, and the larger goal is to establish a National DNA database of unidentified and missing persons in India.
- Diwali Crackers in Delhi-NCR: The Supreme Court (SC) allowed the limited sale and use of ‘green crackers’ in the National Capital Region (NCR) for two days around Diwali. This decision was aimed at balancing festive traditions with concerns over air-quality safety.
This final cluster completes the comprehensive analysis of all the headlines from the provided newspaper images.
The video below discusses the recent major defence deal to procure various systems for the Indian Armed Forces. India Finalises Landmark Rs 79000 Crore Defence Deal For Armed Forces.


