MEA said no amount of denial by China can change the indisputable reality that Arunachal Pradesh is a part of India. Earlier, while speaking about an Arunachal-born woman's 18-hour-long detention in China over her Indian passport, China claimed it doesn't see Arunachal as India's part. "The issue of detention has been taken up strongly with the Chinese side," MEA said.

Apple has moved Delhi HC, challenging certain provisions of India's competition law as CCI is allowed to impose penalties based on a company's "global turnover." Fines are imposed for abusing dominant position or entering into anti-competitive agreements. CCI can impose penalties up to 10% of an enterprise or group of enterprises' average turnover or income over the last three years.

Meghalaya’s Umngot River, known for its crystal-clear waters, has become murky this year, worrying locals and tourists. Authorities and tourism operators blame construction and soil runoff along the Shillong-Dawki corridor. The discolouration has led to cancellations and reduced boat rides, threatening the livelihoods of families who rely on the river for tourism income during peak season.

Museum Cafe, a fully accessible, disability-inclusive space housed atop the Museum of Possibilities in Chennai’s Lady Willingdon College campus, has got a fresh lease of life. The cafe, run largely by persons with disabilities (PwDs), was initially asked to close as the Commissionerate for the Welfare of the differently-abled reportedly intended to repurpose the premises for office use.

Ernakulam Principal Sessions Court will pronounce the much-awaited verdict in 2017 case of abduction and assault of a female Malayalam actor on 8 December. The incident dates back to 17 February 2017, when the actor was assaulted inside a moving vehicle. The trial stretching over seven years, with extensive witness examinations, cross-examinations, and arguments concluded earlier this year.

PM Narendra Modi, speaking at 350th Shaheedi Diwas of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, said cruel Aurangzeb ordered Guru Tegh Bahadur's imprisonment. PM, however, said that Guru Tegh Bahadur himself announced his intention to go to Delhi. He added that Mughal rulers tried to tempt him, but he stayed firm in his beliefs and never compromised on religion or principles.

Ex-Bihar CM Rabri Devi has been asked to vacate her official residence at Circular Road in Patna after the RJD's defeat in the 2025 Assembly polls. Devi has been allotted Central Pool House No. 39 on Harding Road based on her role as Leader of Opposition in the Bihar Legislative Council. The RJD managed to win 25 of 243 seats.

BJD's Debashish Samantaray, sidelined for months after questioning his party's stance on Waqf Bill, wrote a letter to BJD chief Naveen Patnaik alleging the party has deviated from Biju legacy and is ignoring loyalists. Samantaray, recently assigned a less significant role, said, "I fail to understand what 'in the rank of vice president' means…such a designation is demeaning and humiliating."

Samajwadi Party MP from Faizabad Awadhesh Prasad said that he was not invited for the flag-hoisting ceremony at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya. "I wasn’t invited there, despite being born here...the public made me win here, so I should have received a card," he said. PM Modi hoisted the saffron flag on Shikhar of the temple on Tuesday.

In a bold move, the Karnataka state government has issued the draft Karnataka Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Employment and Education Bill, 2025, which proposes 5 percent reservation for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in private firms with 20 or more employees. The Bill proposed sweeping reforms for persons with disabilities in recruitment, workplace rights and access to education.

In an interview, Purnia MP Pappu Yadav has said that Congress leader Sonia Gandhi is the "daughter-in-law of this country, the mother of this country". He said this while responding to Swami Rambhadracharya's remark, in which he said that Sonia Gandhi is "not an India and doesn't have Indianness".

Telangana Congress MLA Adi Srinivas narrowly escaped injury after the basement of an under-construction Indiramma housing scheme unit collapsed during his inspection in Vemulawada. The incident, captured on video, left the MLA fuming over the “criminal negligence” of the contractor. The district administration has halted work, ordered a technical inquiry and issued notices to the contractor.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday tabled Assam Prohibition of Polygamy Bill, 2025 in the state Assembly, marking a significant move toward banning the practice across the state. The bill was presented after Speaker Biswajit Daimary granted approval. However, the tabling took place in the absence of Congress, CPI(M), and Raijor Dal legislators, who had walked out earlier.

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has cancelled his visit to India, which was scheduled for December. Meanwhile, Indian authorities have reportedly dismissed media reports of the visit being cancelled due to the Delhi blast. Israel has said, "Israel's bond with India...is very strong. The PM has full confidence in India's security under PM Modi...Teams are already coordinating a new visit date."

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked petitioners seeking a probe into alleged instances of sexual abuse in schools run by ISKCON to approach the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights with their grievances. The court emphasised that child protection concerns should first be brought to the neutral statutory bodies designated for such allegations rather than directly to top court.

Martin Bally, a VP of American Company Campbell's Soup, was put on temporary leave after a lawsuit by a former employee, Robert Garza, revealed that he had made racist remarks about Indian employees. "F***ing Indians don’t know a f***ing thing," Bally said in 2024. Bally also said the company's products were of poor quality and were meant for poor people.

IAS officer and BESCOM MD Mahantesh Bilagi, along with two relatives, died in a car accident near Jewargi, Kalaburagi, while travelling to attend a wedding. The Innova car overturned, leaving one passenger critically injured. Authorities, including local officials and the fire brigade, launched a rescue operation and are investigating the tragic incident that has shocked the Karnataka community.

Shocking details have emerged in the case of a 28-year-old Bengaluru woman who died after months of battling mercury poisoning. In her dying declaration, the woman, Vidya, accused her husband and father-in-law of injecting mercury into her body with the intention to kill her. Vidya said her husband sourced toxic substances from a couple working at SLN Diagnostic Centre.

Senior advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan, during a hearing on Friday, said that he could not speak properly due to his sore throat. "In Delhi, that is a problem for everyone currently," CJI Surya Kant replied. Delhi's air quality remained in the very poor category on Friday as the AQI was 353 at 4 pm, according to CPCB data.

A 32-year-old Bengaluru man, Narasimharaju, was brutally beaten to death in Muthyalamma Nagar, Yeshwanthpura, after allegedly being caught in an illicit affair. CCTV footage shows the woman's family assaulting him and pushing his mother aside. He was declared dead at KC General Hospital. Family alleges police inaction despite filing a complaint and urges immediate arrests.

Liquor sales in Karnataka have declined over the past seven months, with beer hit hardest. IMFL sales fell from 407.40 lakh boxes in 2024 to 403.04 lakh boxes in 2025. Experts say rising marijuana and opium use, combined with frequent price hikes, are driving the drop. Beer sales alone fell by over 51 lakh boxes, raising concerns among merchants.

Schools under Udupi city, Malpe, and Manipal police limits will remain closed on November 28 due to Prime Minister Modi's visit. The holiday covers Anganwadis, primary and high schools to ensure students' safety amid route closures. PM Modi will visit Udupi Krishna Math and inaugurate Suvarnateertha Mantapa, while a German-technology pandal is set up for one lakh attendees.

In Shivamogga, Karnataka, a young housewife, Latha, allegedly jumped into the Bhadra canal after enduring harassment from her in-laws. Married for just seven months, she left a detailed death note naming her husband Gururaj and relatives for mental abuse. Authorities have launched a search operation, and the Holehonnur police are investigating the incident.

A thick blanket of smog hovered over South Mumbai on November 25, triggering concern over deteriorating air quality. Visuals from Marine Drive, Nariman Point showed dense haze stretching across Arabian Sea, partially obscuring the skyline. According to CPCB, Navy Nagar in Colaba recorded an AQI of 223, Mazgaon touched 253, both under poor category, posing potential health risks for residents.

At least one person died and several others were hospitalised after chlorine gas leaked from a cylinder used for water purification in Maharashtra’s Vasai-Virar on Tuesday. The gas leaked from the water tank of the Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation, after which fire brigade teams reached the spot and evacuated the area. An investigation is being conducted into the incident.