Defence News
- Exercise Surya Kiran 2025 Begins: India and Nepal began the 19th edition of Exercise Surya Kiran 2025 on 25 November in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, to enhance counter-terrorism skills, jungle and mountain warfare, and joint operational interoperability.
- Surya Kiran 2025 Troop Participation: The exercise runs from 25 November to 8 December 2025, with 334 troops each from the Indian Army’s ASSAM Regiment and Nepal Army’s DEVI DATTA Regiment.
- BEL–Safran JV For HAMMER Weapons: BEL and France’s Safran Electronics & Defence signed a Joint Venture Cooperation Agreement in New Delhi to manufacture HAMMER smart precision-guided air-to-ground weapons in India.
- BEL–Safran JV Targets Indigenisation: The joint venture will operate with 50:50 shareholding and aims for up to 60% indigenisation to support Rafale and LCA Tejas weapon integration.
- Indian Army Conducts ‘Op Drishti’: The Indian Army conducted an eye-care outreach programme, screening over 2,000 people and performing 400 advanced surgeries at Command Hospital, Udhampur under Brig. S.K. Mishra.
- INS Mahe Commissioned: INS Mahe, the first indigenous Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare vessel, was commissioned on 24 November 2025 in Mumbai with advanced sonar systems and 80% indigenous content.
- Exercise Surya Kiran XIX Training Areas: The exercise included training in UN-mandated sub-conventional operations, drone-based ISR, disaster relief, and close-quarter battle drills.
- CDD 2025 Transformation Roadmap: Indian Army hosted CDD 2025 (Chiefs of Defence Doctrine/Transformation event), unveiling a long-term roadmap for a digitised and future-ready military by 2047.
National News
- PM Modi At Sathya Sai Baba Centenary: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh, and paid tribute at the Mahasamadhi of Sri Sathya Sai Baba during centenary celebrations.
- ₹100 Coin For Sri Sathya Sai Baba: PM Modi released a ₹100 commemorative coin and stamps in honour of Sri Sathya Sai Baba.
- India Launches BIRSA 101: India launched its first indigenous CRISPR-based gene therapy, BIRSA 101, for Sickle Cell Disease, announced by Dr. Jitendra Singh.
- MHA Simplifies Vessel Crew Rules: The Ministry of Home Affairs abolished sign-on, sign-off and Shore Leave Passes for crew of Indian-flag vessels operating within Indian waters.
- Quantum Facilities Under NQM: Government established four Quantum Fabrication & Central Facilities under the National Quantum Mission at IIT Bombay, IISc Bengaluru, IIT Delhi and IIT Kanpur.
- India’s First Liquid Helium Facility: India inaugurated its first Liquid Helium Facility and showcased QMagPI and QDM at IIT Bombay.
- Cyber Security Innovation Challenge 1.0: MeitY launched CSIC 1.0 under the ISEA Project in New Delhi.
- NCW Launches Women’s Helpline 14490: National Commission for Women launched the 24×7 short-code helpline ‘14490’ for women’s emergency assistance and cybercrime support.
- PM Modi At International Gita Mahotsav: PM Modi visited Kurukshetra, Haryana, for International Gita Mahotsav 2025 and Guru Tegh Bahadur’s 350th Shaheedi Diwas.
- ‘Panchjanya’ Inaugurated: PM Modi inaugurated ‘Panchjanya’, a 5.5-tonne, 5-metre conch at the Mahabharata Experience Centre.
- Mahabharata Anubhav Kendra Visit: PM Modi visited Mahabharata Anubhav Kendra developed under Swadesh Darshan at a cost of ₹200 crore.
- Guru Tegh Bahadur Commemorations: PM Modi released a ₹350 silver coin, ₹5 stamp and a Haryana Government coffee-table book dedicated to Guru Tegh Bahadur.
- Horticulture Production Estimate: Ministry of Agriculture released third advance estimates of horticulture production at 369.05 MT, 4% higher than 2023-24.
- CISF As Seaport Regulator: Government designated CISF as nodal safety and security regulator for around 250 seaports.
- Biomass Pellet & Ethanol Plants: MNRE Minister Pralhad Joshi inaugurated a 240 TPD biomass pellet plant and laid the foundation for a bio-ethanol plant in Rewari.
- Pune Metro Phase-2 Approved: Cabinet approved Pune Metro Phase-2 (Lines 4 & 4A) spanning 31.636 km at a cost of ₹9,857.85 crore.
- Commonwealth Games 2030 To Ahmedabad: Ahmedabad won hosting rights for Commonwealth Games 2030 after defeating Abuja.
- Indian Railways Freight Milestone: Indian Railways crossed 1,020 MT freight loading in FY 2025-26, with coal contributing 505 MT.
- Electricity Amendment Bill 2025: New bill introduced provisions for multiple power distributors and cost-reflective tariffs.
- Justice Surya Kant Sworn In As CJI: Justice Surya Kant assumed office as India’s 53rd Chief Justice with tenure till February 2027.
- Constitution Day Celebrated: India observed Constitution Day on November 26 honouring Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s contribution.
- Assam Polygamy Bill Passed: Assam passed the Prohibition of Polygamy Bill 2025 except in Sixth Schedule and ST areas.
- National Milk Day: India celebrated National Milk Day recording 239.3 MT milk production in 2023-24, accounting for 25% of global supply.
- NCC Celebrates 78th Raising Day: NCC marked its Raising Day with 20 lakh cadets and new drone and cybersecurity training modules.
- Safran Aircraft Engine Services India Inaugurated: PM Modi inaugurated SAESI MRO facility in Hyderabad worth ₹1,300 crore.
- Rare Earth Permanent Magnet Scheme: Cabinet approved a ₹7,280 crore scheme for Rare Earth Permanent Magnet manufacturing.
- Railway Multitracking Projects Approved: CCEA approved ₹2,781 crore for railway multitracking including Okha-Kanalus doubling and Badlapur-Karjat line.
- Cyclone Ditwah Alerts Issued: Cyclone Ditwah approached Tamil Nadu–Puducherry–Andhra Pradesh coast with orange alerts and heavy rainfall warnings.
- Ambedkar Bust At UNESCO: India unveiled Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s bust at UNESCO Headquarters on Constitution Day.
International News
- Saudi Arabia Gets MNNA Status: U.S. President Donald Trump designated Saudi Arabia as a Major Non-NATO Ally, making it the 20th country to receive the status.
- Indonesia Declared Polio-Free: WHO declared Indonesia free from Type-2 cVDPV poliovirus.
- India Pushes Climate Justice At COP30: India advocated stronger climate finance commitments and opposed unilateral carbon border taxes at COP30.
- ACITI Partnership Launched: India, Australia and Canada launched the ACITI Partnership focusing on AI, clean energy and critical minerals.
- G20 Johannesburg Declaration: G20 adopted a 39-page declaration on climate action, debt relief, multilateralism and digital inclusion.
- Ethiopian Volcano Erupts: Dormant Hayli Gubbi volcano erupted after 12,000 years, affecting air routes.
- Malaria Vaccine Price Reduced: Gavi and UNICEF secured malaria vaccine pricing at USD 2.99 per dose.
- Thanksgiving 2025 Celebrated: USA observed Thanksgiving on November 27, 2025.
- Antarctic Ozone Hole Shrinks: Antarctic ozone hole recorded its fifth-smallest size.
- Jakarta Becomes Largest City: Jakarta surpassed Tokyo with 42 million people, becoming the world’s most populous city.
Appointments & Resignations
- Chitra Talwar Appointed Jana SFB Chairperson: Chitra Talwar became Part-Time Chairperson of Jana Small Finance Bank effective 8 February 2026.
- Rohit Sharma Named T20 World Cup Ambassador: Jay Shah announced Rohit Sharma as Tournament Ambassador for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
- Justice Vikram Nath Appointed NALSA Chairman: President Droupadi Murmu appointed Justice Vikram Nath as Executive Chairman of NALSA.
Awards & Honours
- GI Tags To Mathura Zari Poshak And Meerut Bugle: Uttar Pradesh products received GI tags recognising cultural heritage and craftsmanship.
- IIM Ranchi Gets AMBA Accreditation: IIM Ranchi entered the top 2% global B-schools with AMBA accreditation.
- Velamala Simmanna Selected For Literary Award: Veteran Telugu author chosen for Lok Nayak Foundation Literary Award 2025.
- CEC Gyanesh Kumar To Chair IDEA: Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar will assume International IDEA chairship on 3 December 2025.
Sports News
- Max Verstappen Wins Las Vegas GP 2025
- Indian Women Win Kabaddi World Cup
- Italy Wins Davis Cup 2025
- Lakshya Sen Wins Australian Open Super 500
- India Wins Blind Women’s T20 World Cup
- Rohit Sharma Named ICC T20 World Cup Ambassador
- India Suffers Biggest Test Defeat Vs South Africa
- Deepti Sharma Becomes Costliest WPL Player
- 10-Year-Old Giovanna De Sequeira Wins World Jiu-Jitsu Bronze
Science & Technology
- ISRO Demonstrates CE20 Engine Boot-Strap Mode: ISRO successfully demonstrated boot-strap mode start of CE20 cryogenic engine for future deep-space missions.
- IIT Kharagpur Platinum Jubilee Stamp: India Post issued a ₹5 commemorative stamp marking IIT Kharagpur’s 75 years.
- Paras Defence–DRDO ToT Agreement: Paras Defence signed a technology transfer agreement with DRDO for Driver Night Sight systems for T-90 tanks.
- Tokyo Deaflympics 2025: India achieved best-ever performance finishing sixth with 20 medals.
- OncoMark AI Tool Developed: Indian researchers developed AI-driven cancer therapy tool ‘OncoMark’ analysing 3.1 million datasets.
