Morning Digest: Visa mandated for six undocumented non-Muslim communities who arrived before Dec 31, 2024; States asked to flag data quality concerns during Census 2027; and more

Visa must for undocumented six non-Muslim communities who entered India before December 31, 2024: Home MinistryThe Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has amended the Immigration and Foreigners (Exemption) Order, 2025, making it mandatory for members of six non-Muslim communities from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan who, fearing “religious persecution”, entered India on or before December 31, 2024, without valid travel documents, or whose documents have since expired, to obtain an “appropriate visa” for their continued stay in the country.States asked to flag data quality concerns, make corrections in real time during Census 2027The Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India (RG&CCI) has asked all States to track the progress of data collection during the population enumeration phase of Census 2027 in real time, enabling authorities to identify “data quality concerns” and initiate corrective measures in a “timely” manner.India-born Nithya Raman beats Democratic incumbent to become LA mayorDemocratic socialist Nithya Raman ousted incumbent Democrat Karen Bass to become the next mayor of Los Angeles, ending a heated race that saw the one-time allies spar over frustration with the status quo. Ms. Bass called Raman on Thursday (November 5, 2026) to concede, after the latest numbers showed Raman with 52% of the vote against the outgoing mayor’s 48%, with three-quarters of votes counted.ECI issues fresh work allocation order; brings back oversight on IT headMore than three months after the row over the movement of Information Technology head Seema Khanna’s files, the Election Commission of India has issued a fresh order bringing back oversight over her department through a Deputy Election Commissioner (DEC).Foreign Secretary Misri sets stage for Nepal PM’s upcoming India visitForeign Secretary Vikram Misri on Thursday (November 5, 2026) met Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah in Kathmandu, with discussions focused on “possible outcomes and initiatives” from the expected upcoming visit of the Himalayan nation’s leader to New Delhi.Just one local terrorist active in Kashmir, but terror threat remains: IGP Sujit KumarThe militancy graph in Kashmir has dropped to one local recruit, but the inputs on an impending attack keep security forces on an alert mode, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Sujit Kumar said on Thursday (November 5, 2026).CJP leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka appear before Delhi Police in Jantar Mantar trespassing casesCockroach Janta Party (CJP) co-conveners Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka appeared before the Delhi Police Crime Branch in Rajouri Garden on Thursday (November 5, 2026) after being summoned for questioning in connection with cases linked to trespass into the denotified Jantar Mantar protest site in October.Trump designates Oval Office as national monumentU.S. President Donald Trump signed an order on Thursday (November 5, 2026) designating the Oval Office as a national monument, redoubling his focus on beautifying the White House despite a brutal midterm defeat for his Republican Party. Critics accused Mr. Trump of ignoring voter concerns over the Iran war and affordability ahead of Tuesday’s (November 4, 2026) midterm elections and obsessing instead on multiple construction and renovation projects in the capital.Asian Champions Trophy: India retains crown with a late surgeFor almost three quarters in the final against Japan on Thursday, the host was like a headless chicken, running all across the field, dominating possession, passing the ball around and repeatedly entering the opposition circle, only to mess up. By the time the hooter went at full time, India had won 4-1, defended its Asian Champions Trophy title and the spectators who packed the Olympian Balbir Singh international stadium in the middle of a weekday got their money’s worth.Satya Niketan collapse: Delhi police file 638-page chargesheet against sixNearly two months after a five-storey paying guest (PG) accommodation in south Delhi’s Satya Niketan collapsed, killing seven persons and leaving several others injured, the Delhi police on Thursday filed a 638-page chargesheet against six persons in connection with the incident. The police examined 87 witnesses, including residing students, neighbours and locals during the probe.Nedumbassery crash: Manufacturer’s report puts car’s speed at 162 kmph before impactThe luxury car that mowed down three youngsters at Nedumbassery last month was travelling at 162 kmph five seconds before the crash, according to a technical examination conducted by the multinational company that manufactured the vehicle. The finding corroborates the conclusion reached by the investigation team probing the case through an analysis of CCTV footage.