From national and international developments to business updates and sports news, the aim is to give young learners a clear understanding of what is going on beyond their classrooms. Here are the headlines for 24 November 2025.
National News
Next CJI Urges Courts to Rely on 'Swadeshi' Jurisprudence: The next Chief Justice of India (CJI) in line, Justice J. L. Malhotra (hypothetical name), urged the country's courts to rely on 'Swadeshi' (indigenous) jurisprudence and legal principles rather than excessively depending on foreign legal precedents, emphasizing the need for legal self-reliance.
Yasin Malik Identified by Key Witness in 1990 J&K Air Force Attack: In a major development in the 1990 attack on Indian Air Force personnel in Srinagar, a key eyewitness has identified separatist leader Yasin Malik in a TADA court as one of the shooters involved in the deadly incident.
PM Modi Proposes Critical Minerals Initiative at G20: Addressing the G20 Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed a global Critical Minerals Initiative, focusing on supply chain diversification and resilience, a move seen as strategically aimed at reducing global dependence on China for vital resources like lithium and rare earth elements.
24 People Hospitalised After Toxic Fumes Inhaled in Rajasthan: At least 24 people, mostly children, were hospitalized after accidentally inhaling toxic fumes that escaped from an illegal chemical waste disposal site in Rajasthan.
Punjab Police Busts ISI-Backed Drug Racket, Seizes 50 Kg Heroin: The Punjab Police busted a major ISI-backed drug smuggling racket, seizing approximately 50 kg of heroin and arresting one person with strong transnational links.
Vijay Resumes TVK Campaign in Kanchipuram: Actor-politician Vijay resumed his party's, the Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK), political campaign in Kanchipuram as preparations gear up for the upcoming 2026 Assembly elections.
37 Maoists Surrender in Telangana: A total of 37 Maoists, including three carrying a combined cash reward of ₹20 lakh, surrendered to the police in Telangana.
International News
French Navy Torpedoes Pak Media's Rafale Losses Claim: The French Navy issued a strong denial, calling claims in the Pakistani media of extensive Rafale jet losses due to Indian attacks as "extensive misinformation," thereby debunking the false report.
Hamas Terror Cells Plotted 'On Command' Attacks Across Europe: Mossad: Israel's spy agency Mossad claimed to have uncovered evidence that Hamas terror cells were plotting 'on command' attacks spanning from Vienna to Berlin, targeting Jewish and Israeli interests.
G20 Summit: Modi, Ramaphosa & Lula Meet to Discuss Global South: On the sidelines of the G20 Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a trilateral meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to coordinate positions and address issues critical to the Global South.
Trump's Warning on Ukraine Peace Deal: US President Donald Trump warned Ukrainian President Zelenskyy that he "can fight his little heart out," but indicated the US would not back him if he failed to agree to the US-Ukraine peace talks currently heating up in Geneva.
Netherlands' Eindhoven Airport Closed After Drone Sightings: Eindhoven Airport in the Netherlands was temporarily closed after multiple unauthorized drone sightings near the runway.
Airlines Cancel Venezuela Flights After US Safety Warning: Several international airlines canceled their flights to and from Venezuela following a new US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) safety warning about the airspace.
Sports News
India Clinch Inaugural Women's T20 World Cup for the Blind: India scripted history by winning the inaugural Women's T20 World Cup for the Blind, defeating Nepal in a dominant performance in the final.
Lakshya Sen Wins Australian Open, Ends Title Drought: Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen secured the Australian Open title, ending his long wait for his first major tournament win of the year.
Smriti Mandhana's Wedding Postponed Due to Father's Illness: Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana's wedding ceremony has been indefinitely postponed after her father fell severely ill, her manager confirmed.
Liverpool Manager Accepts Blame for Hammering: Liverpool manager Arne Slot took full responsibility for the team's disastrous hammering by Nottingham Forest in the recent Premier League match.
Perth Test Ending in Two Days Could Cost Cricket Australia Millions: Reports suggest that the quick, two-day finish of the Ashes Test in Perth could cost Cricket Australia millions of dollars in lost revenue from ticket and hospitality sales.
Business News
India, Israel May Seal First Phase of FTA: Piyush Goyal: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal indicated that India and Israel may conclude the first phase of their Free Trade Agreement (FTA) soon before moving on to a full, comprehensive deal.
Govt to Table Bill Raising Insurance FDI Cap to 100%: The government is set to table a bill in the upcoming Winter Session of Parliament aimed at increasing the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) limit in the insurance sector to 100%.
Byju Raveendran to Appeal $1.07 Billion US Default Judgment: Byju Raveendran, the founder of Byju's, announced plans to appeal the recent $1.07 billion default judgment issued against the company's US-based subsidiary, Byju’s Alpha.
Tata Motors CEO Predicts 5% Growth for Passenger Vehicles: The CEO of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles predicted that domestic passenger vehicle volumes are expected to grow by approximately 5% this fiscal year.
Commodities Face Renewed Volatility: Global commodities markets are experiencing renewed volatility, driven by shifting investor bets on US Federal Reserve rate cuts and the evolving status of the Ukraine peace talks.
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