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The 2025 G20 Summit in Johannesburg, themed ‘Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability,’ prioritized Global South development. Leaders focused on debt relief and energy transition. A new Critical Minerals Framework was introduced. Calls for global institutional reform, especially in the IMF and UN, were made. The summit also reaffirmed support for food security.
US President Donald Trump suggested that Ukraine and Russia may be close to finalising a peace deal to end their two-and-a-half-year conflict, posting on Truth Social that “something good just may be happening.” Trump has pushed for peace since returning to office, holding talks with Putin and stressing the need to maintain Ukraine’s sovereignty.
AP CM Chandrababu reviewed the Family Benefit Management System (FBMS), designed to monitor the implementation of welfare schemes and civic services. Using a real-time governance data lake, the system will track progress and ensure efficient service delivery. FBMS will coordinate data across government departments, enabling better monitoring.
Continuing their remarkable winning streak, Indian women athletes have added another feather to their cap by winning the Women’s Kabaddi World Cup in Bangladesh. In a thrilling final, India defeated a strong Chinese Taipei team 35-28 to claim the championship. This victory follows their recent triumphs in the ODI and T20 World Cups.
Booth-level officers (BLOs) protested outside the West Bengal CEO’s office, alleging extreme work pressure during the ongoing SIR process. Demonstrators clashed with police while demanding extended deadlines. They claimed tasks meant for two years were being rushed, causing stress, illness, and suicides. Officials warned of continuous protests.
AP Education Minister Lokesh praised popular Telugu devotional speaker Chaganti Koteswara Rao, highlighting his humility and simplicity. Lokesh said that many people desire cabinet status, but Chaganti would not even accept basic perks like coffee, a govt vehicle, or paid phone bills. He also noted that Chaganti embodies integrity and self-reliance.
On his first day as India’s 53rd Chief Justice, Surya Kant barred oral mentioning of cases, allowing written requests only for urgency, such as death penalty or liberty matters. The CJI heard 17 cases, paid tributes to Gandhi and Ambedkar, and emphasized procedure, fairness, and caution against personal targeting in court proceedings.
TG CM Revanth Reddy visited his Kodangal constituency today, inspecting the kitchen facilities of the Jaga Akshayapatra Foundation. He also performed the groundbreaking ceremony for a new Mid-Day Meals Kitchen building. TG Govt officials confirmed that the foundation stones for several other development projects in the town will be laid soon.
Karnataka Congress faces rising dissent as 8–10 MLAs aligned with DK Shivakumar head to Delhi, pressing the high command to make him Chief Minister under a rotational pact. Shivakumar also received blessings from visiting Naga saints. While Kharge said the high command will decide, the BJP mocked the turmoil, calling it Congress’s “helplessness”.
Pem Wang Thongdok, an Indian from Arunachal Pradesh living in the UK, was reportedly held for over 18 hours at Shanghai airport during a transit to Japan. Chinese officials allegedly called her passport “invalid,” claiming Arunachal is Chinese territory. India rejects China’s claims, maintaining Arunachal Pradesh is an integral part of India.
Former Chief Justice of India Justice Bhushan Ramakrishna Gavai handed over his official vehicle at Rashtrapati Bhavan for newly sworn-in CJI Justice Suryakant. After Suryakant took oath as the 53rd CJI, Gavai departed in his private vehicle. As per protocol, former CJIs must relinquish official residences and facilities after completing their tenure.
The Assam Cabinet will table the Tiwari and TU Mehta Commission reports on November 25, alongside major education and land reform bills. It approved salary hikes, new universities, relaxed teacher transfer rules, and land rights for tea workers. The state also advanced aviation MRO plans and permitted traditional buffalo fights.
The schedule for Naveen Yadav’s oath-taking as MLA has been finalized. On Nov 26th, TG Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar will administer the oath to Yadav, who won the Jubilee Hills bypoll on a Congress ticket. TG CM Revanth Reddy, Deputy CM Bhatti, AICC in-charge Meenakshi Natarajan, Ministers, and TPCC chief Mahesh Kumar Goud will […]
A heated debate is underway in Karnataka over a possible change in the Chief Minister’s post. CM Siddaramaiah stated that he will continue only if the Congress high command decides so, emphasizing that the final decision lies with them. He and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar clarified that everyone must respect whatever decision the leadership takes.
Former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi moved a plea to transfer CBI and ED cases against her, citing fear of biased proceedings by Special Judge Vishal Gogne. She was named in four cases, including the land-for-jobs and IRCTC scams, she claimed fair justice may not be served to her. The court decides to hear her […]