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 4 November 2025.
National News
Supreme Court to Issue Order on Stray Dog Feeding in Institutions: The Supreme Court has announced it will issue an order on November 7 specifically regulating the feeding of stray dogs within premises like government and public sector institutions where employees often support the canines. The order is part of the court's wider effort to manage the nationwide stray dog issue.
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Priyanka Gandhi Attacks PM Modi with 'Ministry of Insult' Jibe: In a sharp attack during the Bihar poll campaign, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra suggested that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who frequently accuses the Opposition of insulting him, should create a dedicated 'Ministry of Insult' (Apmaan Mantralaya). She argued this would allow him to focus on critical issues like unemployment and development.
CBI Visits TVK HQ in Karur Stampede Probe: As part of the ongoing investigation into the Karur stampede at a rally by actor-politician Vijay's party, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) visited the headquarters of the Thamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) in Chennai and is seeking CCTV footage and documentation.
Drunk Driver Kills 10 in Jaipur Rampage: In a horrific incident in Jaipur, a drunk dumper truck driver went on a 5-km rampage, fatally running over 10 people before being apprehended by the police.
'VIP Culture' Row Over CM Mann's Shoes: The BJP has criticized the Punjab government after an internal police order surfaced, allegedly assigning uniformed police personnel to the task of guarding Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's shoes while he was inside a shrine, fueling a 'VIP culture' controversy.
Lawyer Flags Fake Reviews Featuring CJIs: A Pune-based lawyer has raised an ethical alarm after noticing fake online reviews for electronics, particularly neckbands, that prominently feature images and alleged testimonials of serving Chief Justices of India (CJI) and senior advocates, without their consent.
International News
Indian-Origin Duo Becomes World's Youngest Self-Made Billionaires at 22: Indian-origin school friends Adarsh Hiremath and Surya Midha, along with their co-founder, have become the world's youngest self-made billionaires at just 22, dethroning Mark Zuckerberg. Their AI recruiting startup, Mercor, achieved a valuation of $10 billion.
Trump Claims US Nuclear Arsenal Can 'Blow Up World 150 Times': US President Donald Trump asserted that the United States possesses enough nuclear weapons to "blow up the world 150 times," during a speech where he also claimed that Pakistan and China were currently testing their own nuclear weapons.
Trump Repeats Claim of Near Nuclear War with Pakistan: President Trump reiterated his claim that India was on the "verge of a nuclear war with Pakistan" during his term and that he had successfully intervened to de-escalate the situation.
Trump Threatens Military Action in Nigeria: The US President threatened potential US military action in Nigeria over the alleged "killing of Christians," citing humanitarian and religious freedom concerns.
Trump Expresses Sympathy for King Charles: Donald Trump stated he "felt very bad" for King Charles III after the British monarch stripped Prince Andrew of his remaining royal titles and privileges.
Sports News
India Lifts First-Ever Women's World Cup Trophy: History was made as Captain Harmanpreet Kaur led the Indian Women's Cricket Team to their first-ever ICC Women's World Cup trophy, defeating South Africa by 52 runs in a thrilling final in Navi Mumbai.
BCCI Announces ₹51 Crore Prize Money: Following the historic victory, the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) announced a massive ₹51 crore prize money for the triumphant Indian women's team.
DSP Deepti Sharma: India's World Cup Hero: All-rounder Deepti Sharma, who works as a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) with the UP Police, was hailed as the ultimate World Cup hero after a dream tournament capped by a match-winning five-wicket haul in the final.
PM Modi Likely to Meet Women's Team: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to host and meet the victorious Indian women's cricket team in Delhi.
South Africa's Wolvaardt Surprised by Shafali's Bowling: South African captain Laura Wolvaardt admitted that the bowling performance of Indian opener Shafali Verma was an unexpected surprise during the World Cup final.
Business News
Apple Becomes India's 3rd Largest Global iPhone Market by Volume: Apple has successfully captured a 28% value share in the Indian smartphone market and has now risen to become the third-largest market globally for the volume of iPhones sold.
India's BFSI Market Cap Expands 50x in Two Decades: K.M. Birla announced that the market capitalization of India's Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector has expanded by a massive 50 times over the past two decades, highlighting rapid financial growth.
Aluminum Heads for Three-Year High: Global aluminum prices are heading towards a three-year high as trade tensions between the US and China ease, providing relief and boosting market sentiment for the metal.
Birla's New Consumer Bets Beat Targets: Kumar Mangalam Birla stated that the Aditya Birla Group's new consumer ventures, including the paints and jewellery businesses, were off to a "flying start" and successfully beat their internal targets.
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