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 25 November 2025.
India News
Uddhav Sena Alleges BJP Engineering Unopposed Wins in Civic Polls: The Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) mouthpiece, Saamana, has accused the BJP of "engineering unopposed victories" in several constituencies during the ongoing Maharashtra civic elections, citing irregularities in the nomination and withdrawal process.
Supreme Court Agrees to ₹5,100 Crore Settlement by Sandesara Brothers: In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India agreed to drop all criminal proceedings against fugitive economic offenders, the Sandesara brothers, promoters of Sterling Biotech, provided they deposit a total settlement amount of ₹5,100 crore ($570 million) with the lender banks by December 17.
PM Modi Pays Tribute to Indian Cinema Legend: Prime Minister Narendra Modi led tributes to the legendary actor Dharmendra, calling his passing the "end of an era" in Indian cinema.
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.
Extreme Cold Grips Kashmir, Srinagar Records -3.2°C: Winter has set in across the Kashmir Valley as temperatures have plummeted. The minimum temperature in Srinagar dropped to a freezing -3.2.
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.
International News
Australian Senator Wears Burqa to Parliament, Seeks Ban: A far-right senator in Australia caused controversy by wearing a full burqa in Parliament as part of a campaign to ban the garment nationwide.
Canada Changes Citizenship Rules, Benefiting India-Born People: Canada has updated its citizenship rules, abolishing the "second-generation cut-off," a move that will simplify citizenship transfer for many India-born people and their children.
Peshawar Suicide Attack Hits FC Headquarters: Twin suicide blasts targeted the headquarters of Pakistan's paramilitary Frontier Corps (FC) in Peshawar, causing casualties.
US, Ukraine Craft Revised Peace Plan in 'Best Ever Talks': Negotiators from the US and Ukraine have reportedly crafted a revised peace plan in Geneva, which President Trump described as the "best ever talks" of his tenure.
European Countries Propose 28-Point Counter Peace Plan: A group of European nations submitted a comprehensive 28-point counter peace plan for the Ukraine war, challenging the US-led initiative.
DOGE Quietly Ceases to Exist: A financial report confirmed that the crypto asset DOGE (Dogecoin) stopped functioning eight months earlier than scheduled.
Sports News
India on Brink of Home Whitewash After Batting Implosion: The Indian team faces a potential unprecedented home Test whitewash after a dramatic batting collapse against South Africa in the Guwahati Test.
Marco Jansen Scripts History with 6-Wicket Haul: South African fast bowler Marco Jansen took a historic 6-wicket haul in the Guwahati Test, dismantling the Indian line-up.
PM Modi Praises Blind Women's Team for World Cup Win: Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally congratulated the India Blind Women's Cricket Team for their historic T20 World Cup victory.
40-Year-Old Cristiano Ronaldo Scores Stunning Bicycle Kick: Cristiano Ronaldo scored a spectacular bicycle kick goal for Al Nassr in a league match.
McCullum Urges Fans to Keep Faith After Ashes Horror: England Coach Brendon McCullum pleaded with fans to maintain support for the team following their heavy loss in the Perth Ashes Test.
Business News
MahaRERA Issues SOPs for Compensation Recovery, Warns Developers: MahaRERA set new rules for homebuyers to recover compensation and issued a strict warning to defaulting developers of possible jail terms.
Health Insurance Sector Faces ₹10,000 Crore Annual Fraud Leakage: An industry report revealed that India’s health insurance sector loses an estimated ₹10,000 crore every year due to fraud and abuse.
Rajasthan, Punjab Rely Most on Informal Regular Work: A survey indicated that Rajasthan and Punjab have the highest reliance on informal regular work, with these workers expected to benefit from the new labor codes.
SK Hynix Denies Talks with Indian Firms on Chip Plant: South Korean firm SK Hynix denied media reports of any ongoing talks to establish a chip packaging plant in India.
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