What Are the Key Highlights of India’s National and Global News on 08 November 2025?
About Today’s National Highlights
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 150-year commemoration of the national song Vande Mataram, calling it the soul of India. He launched the portal “vandemataram150.in” allowing citizens to upload their renditions. Later, he arrived in Varanasi to flag off four new Vande Bharat Express trains connecting Banaras-Khajuraho, Lucknow-Saharanpur, Firozpur-Delhi, and Ernakulam-Bengaluru.
Across India, focus remained on development, infrastructure, and awareness. The PM Gati Shakti meeting reviewed key logistics projects, AIIMS organized a public lecture ahead of National Cancer Awareness Day, and wildlife authorities announced preparations for the 2026 Tiger Census—the world’s largest wildlife survey.
Financial Snapshot
| Indicator | Value | Change |
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| BSE Sensex | 83,216.28 | −94.73 (−0.11%) |
| Nifty 50 | 25,492.30 | −17.40 (−0.07%) |
| Gold (24k) | ₹12,300/gm | Stable |
| Silver | ₹1,51,000/kg | Stable |
| USD / INR | ₹88 | Weak Rupee |
BHEL secured a ₹6,650 crore order from NTPC for an 800 MW unit at Darlipali, Odisha. VNT launched India’s first 1 MW EV charger, a major step toward electrified logistics. Medha Servo Drives is partnering with the Indian Navy on propulsion systems for submarines, while Mounjaro became India’s top-selling drug, hitting ₹1 billion in monthly sales.
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Defence & Strategic Updates
India strengthened its control over the Siliguri Corridor by establishing new garrisons amid changing geopolitical alignments in the neighborhood. The Indian Navy commissioned INS Ikshak at Kochi, while the Army ordered over 1,000 low-cost FPV drones. NewSpace Research advanced its “Abhimanyu” collaborative aircraft project, featuring a 1,000 km combat radius.
India-Israel defense ties deepened through a new MoU supporting joint development under Make in India. Meanwhile, President Droupadi Murmu departed for Angola and Botswana to mark 40 years of diplomatic relations.
Strengths & Weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Despite technical issues and mild market weakness, India’s strategic and cultural visibility continues to rise globally.
Opportunities & Threats
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With the economy resilient and reforms deepening, India remains positioned for long-term growth across sectors.
Valuation & Investment View
- Short-term: Markets consolidating after recent highs; profit-booking likely.
- Medium-term: Positive bias with domestic growth and reforms supporting earnings.
- Long-term: Strong fundamentals across infrastructure, defense, and energy sectors.
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Indian markets show balanced consolidation as investors await global cues amid resilient domestic macro indicators.
Investor Takeaway
Indian-Share-Tips.com Nifty Expert Gulshan Khera, CFP®, who is also a SEBI Registered Investment Adviser, notes that India’s growth narrative remains intact despite short-term volatility. Focused investments in infrastructure, defense, and renewables are expected to drive sustained wealth creation. Explore more such insights at Indian-Share-Tips.com, which is a SEBI Registered Advisory Services.
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