Protests continue over the suicide of 16-year-old student in Delhi

Bengaluru: On the change in leadership, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah says, "Whatever decision is taken by the High Command, I will follow it."

"Shortly, " says CM when asked when the high command will take a decision

Indian Air Force tweets, "The Indian Air Force deeply mourns the tragic loss of Wg Cdr Namansh Syal, who lost his life in the unfortunate Tejas aircraft accident at the Dubai Air Show... His dignified persona earned him immense respect through a life devoted to service, and was visible in the send-off attended by UAE Officials, colleagues, friends, and the officials of the Indian Embassy..."

Protests continue over Delhi student's suicide

People continue to hold a protest outside St Columba's School in Ashok Place over the death of a 16-year-old student, allegedly by suicide, at Rajendra Place Metro Station on November 18th.

PM Modi posted on X, "A very productive conversation with the Secretary General of the United Nations, Mr António Guterres, on the sidelines of the G20 Johannesburg Summit."

PM Modi posted on X, "To overcome the challenge of drug trafficking, especially the spread of extremely dangerous substances like fentanyl, India proposes a G20 Initiative on Countering the Drug–Terror Nexus. Let us weaken the wretched drug-terror economy!"

While addressing the session, PM Modi proposed the setting up of a G20 Global Healthcare Response Team. In this regard, he shared a post and stated, "India proposes the setting up of a G20 Global Healthcare Response Team. We are stronger when we work together in the face of health emergencies and natural disasters. Our effort should be to create teams of trained medical experts from fellow G20 nations who are ready for rapid deployment in case of any emergencies."

PM Modi addressed the first session at the G20 Summit. He stated in a post, "Spoke at the first session of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, which focussed on inclusive and sustainable growth. With Africa hosting the G20 Summit for the first time, NOW is the right moment for us to revisit our development parameters and focus on growth that is inclusive and sustainable. India’s civilisational values, especially the principle of Integral Humanism offers a way forward."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared hugs with several world leaders, including Brazil's president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, at the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa.

G20 Summit Live: PM Modi arrives for summit

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa welcomes PM Narendra Modi as he arrives for the G20 Summit.

The National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions (NCMEI) has issued a show-cause notice to the Al Falah University, asking why its minority status should not be withdrawn in light of linkages to the Delhi blast case, sources said, ANI reported.

A 13-year-old Class 7 student died after jumping from the top floor of her school in Maharashtra’s Jalna on Friday morning. Police said the incident occurred between 7.30 am and 8 am, soon after a teacher had reportedly called her parents over academic concerns. Authorities are examining CCTV footage and questioning staff, classmates, and family as no suicide note has been found. An Accidental Death Report has been registered, and a detailed investigation is underway amid rising concerns about student stress.

A thick blanket of smog covered parts of Delhi on Saturday morning, even as the 24-hour average AQI improved slightly. The System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR) recorded an AQI of 359, marking the ninth straight day in the “very poor” category.

Driver suffered a heart attack, causing the car to crash into multiple two-wheelers, leaving at least four dead and several injured in Thane’s Ambernath area.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Indian-origin tech entrepreneurs in Johannesburg during his three-day visit to South Africa for the G20 Summit. He encouraged them to expand their engagement with India’s technology ecosystem. The entrepreneurs briefed him on innovations in FinTech, social media, healthcare, and other sectors, describing the meeting as inspiring and visionary. This marks Modi’s fourth visit to South Africa and the first G20 summit hosted on African soil.

On the sidelines of the 2025 G20 Johannesburg Summit in Johannesburg, Narendra Modi held a meeting with Naspers chairman Koos Bekker and CEO Fabricio Bloisi to explore deeper investment in India’s digital ecosystem. The discussions focused on opportunities in artificial intelligence, technology infrastructure and startup growth, with Naspers indicating plans to significantly increase its investments in India.