Bihar Ministers take oath, Left wing extremisms decline and more: The week in 5 charts
Last week, Ministers in the new Bihar Assembly took oath, former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was sentenced to death and more. Here are graphics explaining these and other top stories from last week.
A Communal Constitution: the Imprint of Religion on Indian Constitutional Identity
Exploring the intricate relationship between religious identity and legal frameworks, this analysis reveals how colonial legacies continue to shape contemporary interpretations of citizenship, minority rights, and social justice within Indias constitutional landscape
NRC real intent behind SIR, alleges Mamata
Mamata Banerjee said the citizenship of people is being questioned after so many years of Independence
Watch: PM Modi inaugurates 1,300 crore aircraft engine facility in Hyderabad
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated Safrans new Aircraft Engine Services India facility in Hyderabad. Built with an investment of 1,300 crore, the centre will service LEAP engines used in Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. Operational by 2026, the facility will support Indias growing aviation sector, generate skilled jobs, and boost indigenous MRO capabilities, positioning India as a global aviation hub.
T.N.filesreviewinSupreme Courtagainst Dashwanths acquittalinsexualassault and murderofminor
Justice Mehta had found that the High Court and trial court had glossed over the gapsinthe prosecution case, to find the accused guilty and give him the death penalty
Sengottaiyan resigns as Gobichettipalayam MLA
Mr. Sengottaiyan refusedto speak to the press when asked about speculation of him soon joining actor Vijays Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)
SIT questioned Sabarimala tantris in gold theft case ahead of Mandala-Makaravilakku season
The key development, which has surfaced in public domain rather belatedly, signalled that the investigation had touched upon Sabarimala temples priestly orthodoxy.Tantri Kantararu Rajeevaru tells reporters in Pathanamthitta that he had honestly answered SITs questions
Principal and Sessions Judge Dinesh Bhatt was hearing the plea of the Rashtriya Janata Dal leader and issued the notice to the CBI
Tata Sierra returns to rewrite the mid-size SUV order
Tata Sierra, a legend from the 90s, is back as a modern, premium SUV. The all-new Tata Sierra, bold, spacious, and tech-packed, blends heritage with modernity for buyers who value individuality
iQOO 15 running Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and OriginOS 6 launched in India
iQOO 15 is the first among Vivo and iQOO phones to run their newly unveiled skin, OriginOS 6, replacing FuntouchOS, based on Android 16 out of the box
Siddhant Bhatias Sounds of Kumbha takes Mahakumbh 2025 to the Grammys
From field recordings in Prayagraj to a Grammy nod, Siddhant Bhatias album highlights the soundscape of Mahakumbh 2025
FROM BUSINESS REPORTER TO FOUNDING A WOMENS MOVEMENT: SHAILI CHOPRAS JOURNEY TO BUILDING A SIX-MILLION STRONG COMMUNITY
CreditNirvana Launches Maestro, a Debt Collection AI Agentic Platform for End-to-End Recoveries
At Puducherrys Promenade sample a seven-course FrenchIndian tasting menu
Chef Mathias Vila brings a seven-course menu to The Promenade in Puducherry, blending classical French techniques with local ingredients. Expect ghee-poached sea bass and spiced tarte Tatin
Kokuho smashes 22-year-old box office record as Japans Oscar hopeful surges past 17 billion yen
Spanning five decades, the narrative follows a former yakuza taken in by a revered kabuki actor
How Kerala can learn from Assams model to manage rhinos entering human habitats
Kerala and Assam face rising man-animal conflict in villages close to wildlife sanctuaries or forest fringe areas
Delhi Red Fort blast case: NIA arrests Faridabad man for sheltering car bomber Umar
NIA arrests Faridabad resident for allegedly providing logistical support to Red Fort car bomber Umar Nabi
U.S. Senator raises concerns over Pakistans discriminatory policies against religious minorities
According to a report by Pakistan's top human rights body, there has been an alarming rise in violence against religious minorities, apart from forced conversions and underage marriages of Hindu and Christian girls
Rush Hour 4 in the works at Paramount after reported Trump intervention
The studio has agreed to distribute the film, directed by Brett Ratner, marking the filmmakers first major Hollywood outing since multiple allegations of sexual misconduct derailed his career in 2017
We believe severe punishment of the defendant (Han Duck-soo) is inevitable to prevent such an unfortunate history from being repeated, one of the prosecutors said
Former Indian diplomat Nirupama Rao reflects on music as the last form of diplomacy
Ahead of South Asian Symphony Orchestras performance at the Asian College of Journalism on November 30, former Indian Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao and the founder of the South Asian Symphony Foundation writes about manoeuvring the world of wars, and treaties, and eventually finding respite in music
IFFI to pay homage to Dharmendra at closing ceremony, Sholay screening cancelled
The veteran actor passed away on Monday morning at his residence in suburban Mumbai
Madhya Pradesh court orders confiscation of 71 lakh assets of panchayat employee
These properties must be immediately handed over to the Alirajpur district magistrate, judge ordered under the Madhya Pradesh Special Courts Act 2011
In Pep Guardiola's 100th Champions League game as City coach, his team struggled to cope with Bayer Leverkusen's quick transitions in a 2-0 defeat
Myanmar election not free or credible: Thailand's Foreign Minister
We want election to be free and credible, but it's not going to be the case, we know that. My feeling is that we won't be in a position to recognise the elections, says Thailand's Foreign Minister
Photojournalist Gireesh Gopinathans solo exhibition captures the big picture through fragments
The photo exhibition, Panoramas But Not Quite will begin at College of Fine Arts, Thiruvananthapuram, on November 28
IND vs SA second Test: Harmer puts South Africa in driver's seat, India 90/5 at tea
Resuming at the overnight score of 27/2, India were undone by off-spinner Harmer (4/23), who picked the wickets of night watchman Kuldeep Yadav (5), Dhruv Jurel (2) and skipper Rishabh Pant (13)
AI music platform Suno unveils deal with Warner to compensate artists
The agreement resolves a civil lawsuit brought by music giant Warner alleging that the artificial intelligence company mined music catalogues without authorisation or financial compensation
Robinhood CEO's math-focused AI startup Harmonic valued at $1.45 billion in latest fundraising
The Series C round for the pre-revenue startup was led by Ribbit Capital, with participation from existing investors Sequoia and Kleiner Perkins
WiFi signals can quietly surveil you: study
Beamforming feedback information is produced by normal Wifi networks and, unlike CCTV cameras, doesnt advertise its role in surveillance
Alibabas cloud business revenue soars 34% driven by AI boom
Chinas Alibaba Group is reporting a 34% jump in revenue from its cloud business, driven by the AI boom
FAA probes Amazon after delivery drone snaps internet cable in Texas
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said the agency is not investigating the incident
Rupee rises 2 paise to 89.20 against U.S. dollar in early trade
According to forex traders, some inflow of foreign capital into domestic stock markets also supported the Indian currency even though rising crude oil prices kept it under pressure
Let's reaffirm commitment to combat terrorism in all forms: President Murmu on 26/11 anniversary
The nation remembers their supreme sacrifice with gratitude, she said
Watch: China launches Shenzhou 22 to rescue stranded astronauts
Singapore tells Apple, Google to clamp down on government spoofing
We share Singapore's goal of keeping Singaporeans safe online, Google told AFP in a statement
Shalibanda fire accident: Death toll rises to two as shop owner succumbs to burn injuries
Over 30 hours after the incident, the identity of the other deceased person is still unknown. Moghalpura police issued a lookout circular on Tuesday (November 25), but no one has come forward to claim the body so far.
OpenAI projects 220 million paying ChatGPT users by 2030: Report
OpenAI has projected at least 220 million of ChatGPT weekly users will pay for a subscription, The Information reported on Tuesday
TET paper leak racket busted in Kolhapur; 18 arrested
So far, we have arrested 18 persons in the case and the number may rise as the probe progresses. The involvement of more individuals, including facilitators and beneficiaries of the leak, is being investigated, the police said.
South Korea ruling party introduces Bill to create fund to finance $350 billion U.S. investment
South Korea has pledged $250 billion to be invested in strategic U.S. industries and $150 billion in projects to modernise the American shipbuilding industry
Publish or perish: making sense of Indias research fraud epidemic
Indias higher education sector faces a research fraud crisis due to a publish or perish culture. Faculties prioritise publications over teaching, undermining academic integrity and neglecting the needs of the student population
How can candle wicks hold a flame for so long?
Trump says would prefer not to extend Obamacare subsidies
Democrats demand for an extension of the subsidies was the core issue in Congress that led to the federal government shutdown that ended earlier this month.
Ethiopian volcano subsides, leaving a trail of disruption and canceled flights
An official in charge of health in northern Ethiopias Afdera district said the residents were coughing and mobile medical services from the larger Afar region had been launched in the remote area
Here is a select list of stories to start the day.
Mexico approves bill to prevent, punish extortion with up to 42 years in prison
The bill targets a crime that has climbed to record levels this year, rising 7% in the first six months to 5,887 registered victims
Cabinet takes serious note of BRS charges on industrial land policy
BRS leaders indulging in mudslinging against govt. for political gains, relocation of industries within ORR limits not new, issue was mooted by previous governments also, say Ministers
Renovation work at bus terminus in Thiruvanmiyur to be completed by April
The terminus is being redeveloped at a cost of 35.11 crorewith passenger amenities such as waiting area, shops and parking space; nearly 70 buses can be parked and operated at one time
Sub-Registrar held for facilitating fraud in land registration
History sheeter gets 10 years jail for harassing woman, pushing her from train
Woman arrested for killing her three-month-old daughter in Ambur
Advocates, civil society slam alleged intimidation of Muslim students at Kalyan college
Advocates and civil society condemn intrusion at Ideal College, call it a violation of constitutionalrightsand warn of Bombay High Court action if authoritiesfail toact
Konaseema Prabhala Teertham set to be declared as State festival of A.P.
The four-century-old festival is celebrated during Sankranthi, displaying a chariot procession taken out by 11 villages
Tetrapod-shaped nanoparticles could make plastics easier to process, finds IIT study
Researchers from IIT Bombay, Madras, and Kanpur have found that adding tetrapod-shaped nanoparticles to polymers like polystyrene can reduce viscosity, making plastics easier and less energy-intensive to process
Mamata will not get Matua votes, Suvendu claims after TMC rally
The BJP MLA also wrote to Chief Election Commissioner accusing State police officials of being affiliated to TMC and demanding the deployment of CAPF to ensure neutrality in upcoming Assembly polls in 2026
Trump sends Witkoff to Moscow after fine-tuning plan to end war
The U.S. President suggested he could eventually meet with Mr. Putin and Mr. Zelenskyy, but not until further progress has been made in negotiations
Fifty years ago | Heavy rain for third day in Madras: 5,000 homeless
A hundred years ago | Witnessing football match from the air
Brazils former President Jair Bolsonaro begins serving 27-year prison sentence
The former President and several of his allies were convicted by a panel of Supreme Court justices for attempted to overthrow Brazils democracy following his 2022 election defeat
Protesters hold rally in support of Delhi Police amid outrage over Maoist slogans
Protest comes a day after the arrest of 22 people;police invoke charges under imputations and assertions prejudicial to national integration in one of the FIRs filed against those shouting pro-Maoist slogans during a march against air pollution
Police deny permission for Bhim rally at Ramlila Maidan; organiser terms it bias
Five injured in Shahdara residential building collapse
Man held from Mumbai for creating fake profiles of womans news anchor, harassing her
Indias home Test failures not coachs fault: Raina backs Gambhir
I have played and won the World Cup with him. So, he has done really well for the country and it is the players responsibility to do well, says the former India batter
CM launches 70 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, says aim is to make Delhi a medical hub
Delivery boy, accomplice arrested for stealing Apple gadgets from warehouse
Fire breaks out at Naraina commercial building; shopowner trapped inside
In September 2025, the Maharashtra government refused to issue a police clearance certificate to Fahim Ansari, acquitted in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks case, saying heremainsunder surveillance over suspected links to a banned terror outfit
Man acquitted in 26/11 case free to take up jobs that dont need police clearance: govt.
In September 2025, the Maharashtra government refused to issue a police clearance certificate to Fahim Ansari, acquitted in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks case, saying heremainsunder surveillance over suspected links to a banned terror outfit
All 24 school girls abducted from Kebbi in Nigeria rescued, says President
The girls were abducted on November 17, and police at the time had said 25 were taken, but a statement on November 25 quoted President Tinubu as saying that all 24 of the students were rescued
A farm crisis lost in political cacophony
Farmers in Karnataka need a long-term solution to their woes
HC dismisses plea by UDF nominee in Kadamakudy
India end Deaflympics shooting campaign with 16 medals; Sapkal finishes sixth
The Indians dominated the shooting ranges in Tokyo, winning 16 out of the total 39 medals in the discipline over 10 days of competition, including seven gold, six silver and three bronze
In one of the biggest drug busts in the city in recent times, the Anti Narcotics Wing of the Central Crime Branch on Tuesday arrested a 42-year-old Nigerian national and recovered 14.84 kg of synthetic drugs, including 11.6 kg of MDMA crystals, 1.04 kg of ecstasy pills, and 2.2 kg of raw chemicals used for preparation of the drugs, worth 23.7 crore
Letters to The Editor November 26, 2025
Lets give South Africa credit for being the better all-round team
Losing the plot: On North Indias air quality issue
The air quality issue requires engagement with citizens, not intimidation
Koneru Humpy: Chess World Cup could inspire budding Indians to become professionals
She reflects on balancing sport and personal lives; is confident of performing well in the Global Chess League and wants women to play against men to gain exposure
Trump-MbS summit $1 trillion among friends
The exceptional amity heralds new domains of strategic cooperation, with the potential to anchor bilateral, regional and global developments in a more consequential manner
MVD cracks down on violations by private buses in Kochi
Bihar government tells Rabri Devi to vacate official residence after two decades
Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary confirmed the new allotment for Ms. Devi on Harding Road, saying, It has enough space and is designated for high-ranking officials
Drop shot in Sydney: On Indian badminton
Lakshya Sens win also draws attention to the gaps in Indias supply line of stars
A landmark law in 2013, it needs a spine in 2025
The POSH Act needs to have clearer language, longer timelines, recognition of emotional and digital abuse, and stronger investigative tools
Lawyers union condemns use of Bharat Mata portrait at Governors High Court event
Two empty sheds of poultry farm destroyed in fire
Man dies after being assaulted for having affair
Jewellery unit owner assaulted, 100 sovereigns of gold robbed in Elephant Gate
