Delhi CM Rekha Gupta announced that November 25, 2025, will be observed as a public holiday to mark the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib. She said a grand three-day 'Gurmat Samagam' will be held at the Red Fort on November 23, 24, and 25 and urged citizens to join the celebrations.

A LinkedIn post by Ravi Verma, Head of Marketing at AdChoreo, has gone viral after he said he is leaving Delhi after 13 years because pollution ruined his health and family life. He listed deaths in family, severe illness and pollution-induced asthma, urging others to prioritise health. He pointed out few people wear masks and no one shows sufficient urgency.

Armed thieves stole a car, taking a Chow Chow dog that was sitting inside it, in broad daylight in Jaipur’s Brahmpuri. The police, aided by GPS and CCTV footage, solved the case within two hours, arresting Navseerat, a Punjab resident with no prior record. Two accomplices remain at large. The dog was rescued, and the car was recovered.

The Code on Wages, 2019 that came into effect on Friday, introduced national floor wage. The national floor wage is a baseline wage that will be set by Centre to prevent states from fixing minimum wages below certain limit. It'll vary by region to reflect living costs. An earlier expert panel had recommended a daily uniform wage of ₹375.

Bachchu Chowdhury, owner of a small tea shop in West Bengal’s Paschim Midnapore, purchased a new scooter for his daughter using coins and small notes saved in a piggy bank over the years. Showroom staffer Arindam said, “When we were about to make the bill, he told us he had brought coins and small notes to buy the scooter.”

Assam made history as the ACA Stadium hosted its first Test match, becoming India’s 30th Test venue. Fans celebrated the India–South Africa clash as a dream come true. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma hailed the milestone, calling it an inspiration for young talent. BCCI leaders rang the ceremonial bell to open play.

The Centre will introduce the Constitution (131 Amendment) Bill 2025 in the upcoming Winter Session, said a bulletin. The Bill would empower the President to legislate for Chandigarh and appoint a Lieutenant Governor to administer it, similar to Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep and Daman and Diu. Since June 1, 1984, Chandigarh has been administered by the Punjab Governor.

A celebrity DJ, whose Instagram handle is krispie_kristina, alleged harassment by a police official in Goa on Wednesday. The foreign national claimed he told her, "Go to your country, you're not in your country." She added that when her friend drove away after being allowed, he called her a b***h. Police reached out to her after the incident, she claimed.

The Union govt has listed a bill for introduction in the upcoming winter session of Parliament to appoint an LG to administer Chandigarh. Rajya Sabha MP Vikramjit Singh Sahney was the first from the state to red flag the bill. The move could have vast consequences for Punjab's claim over the Union Territory.

A saree worth one lakh rupees was stolen from a trade fair hall during the 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF) at Delhi’s Pragati Maidan. Taking advantage of the rush, the thief stole a saree valued at approximately ₹1 lakh from one of the trade fair halls. A search is now underway for the alleged thief.

The Indian Air Force paid tribute to Wing Commander Namansh Syal. "IAF deeply mourns the tragic loss of Wg Cdr Namansh Syal, who lost his life in the unfortunate Tejas aircraft accident at Dubai Air Show. A dedicated fighter pilot and thorough professional, he served the nation with unwavering commitment, exceptional skill and an unyielding sense of duty," it said.

The Supreme Court has constituted a High-Level Ecosystem Oversight Committee in view of the pollution in the Jojari River in Rajasthan. The Court took suo motu cognizance of pollution in major rivers in western Rajasthan, which has put the lives of 2 million people, animals, and the ecosystem at risk.

An employee was sacked after a video showing stray dogs lying on beds for patients at a government community health centre in Madhya Pradesh's Khandwa district went viral, sparking outrage. Block Medical Officer Dr Dharmendra Sharma terminated the services of a cleaner with immediate effect and ordered that the seven days' salary of the on-duty nurse be deducted.

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal launched underwater welding and offshore repair innovations at IIT Guwahati, certifying the first batch of underwater welders. He also witnessed a live 3D-printed propeller repair, highlighting Assam’s potential as a hub for advanced maritime technology and calling for stronger industry–academia collaboration.

Bengaluru South police arrested Shivaraj (28) and two accomplices for murdering his younger brother Dhanraj (24) and dumping the body on Bannerghatta-Kaggalipura Road. The crime, reportedly motivated by repeated harassment, was uncovered after CCTV footage showed the body being thrown from a car. The arrests have solved several related theft and assault complaints.

A fisherman from the Maipith coastal area was killed in a tiger attack in the deep forests of the Sundarbans in West Bengal, adding to a growing list of tragic incidents in the Bengal delta. The deceased, Tapas Haldar, a resident of Nagenabad, was found dead on Saturday morning; his mutilated body was recovered by forest officials and police a day after the attack.

Jammu and Kashmir Police's State Investigation Agency arrested Tufail Niyaz Bhat from Srinagar's Batamaloo in connection with 'white collar' terror module linked to Delhi's Red Fort blast. As per reports, Bhat is an electrician from Pulwama, who is under investigation, though agencies haven't specified his role. His arrest followed an arrest warrant issued for Dr Muzaffar Ahmad Rather in Kulgam.

India reiterated its commitment to global maritime security at a UNSC session on maritime safety, where India’s Permanent Representative Parvathaneni Harish detailed the Indian Navy’s expanded operations across the Western Arabian Sea. Speaking at the meeting, Harish emphasised that the Navy has become a crucial stabilising force in a region witnessing a surge in piracy attempts.

After meeting at the G20 Summit in South Africa's Johannesburg on Saturday, Italian PM Giorgia Meloni shared a picture with PM Narendra Modi. Both the leaders could be seen sharing a light moment in the picture. Earlier, a video of both the leaders' interaction had also surfaced on social media.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded an enthusiastic and culturally rich reception by the Indian diaspora upon his arrival in Johannesburg on Friday. The community organised a spirited showcase of traditional folk dances representing 11 Indian states, turning the welcome ceremony into a vivid celebration of India’s diversity abroad.

Amid leadership change speculation in Karnataka, CM Siddaramaiah met Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday. He said, "We talked about party organisation, local body elections...There was no discussion about the cabinet." He added, "Change in leadership is just speculation...it's a media creation." He had earlier said, "I will present the next budget myself; I will continue all the way."

A group of ten trade unions has condemned the government's implementation of new labour codes, calling the move a "deceptive fraud" against workers. "This...government has made effective the...codes to cater to the demands of employers' representatives," the unions said in a joint statement. They urged the Centre to withdraw the codes and announced a nationwide protest on November 26.

A retired Mumbai doctor lost ₹1.47 crore in a stock trading scam that used an image of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to advertise itself. According to the police, the ad guaranteed profits of at least ₹60,000 on an investment of ₹21,000. The victim made investments over a month, but his trading account disappeared when he tried to withdraw the money.

Government will introduce a bill in the upcoming Winter Session to raise foreign direct investment (FDI) in the insurance sector to 100%, from the current 74%. The Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill will deepen penetration, accelerate growth and development of the insurance sector and enhance ease of doing business. The Winter Session will see the introduction of 10 new draft legislations.

A former senior clerk of the Hindol Sub-Treasury in Odisha's Dhenkanal district has been arrested for allegedly misappropriating ₹68.85 lakh in government funds. Manoranjan Sahoo allegedly diverted the money meant for family pension beneficiaries to his own bank account and to those of his relatives. Sahoo had been absconding for nearly two years.