The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has announced a complete ban on meat sales and animal slaughter on November 25 in observance of Sadhu Vaswani Jayanti. The day is also designated as International Meatless Day to honour Vaswani's advocacy for a vegetarian lifestyle. The UP government in 2023 declared the day 'No non-veg day' in his honour.

A joint team of NCB and Delhi Police seized 328 kg of methamphetamine worth ₹262 crore in New Delhi and arrested two people. Reacting to it, Home Minister Amit Shah said, "Our govt is shattering drug cartels at an unprecedented pace." "The operation was brilliant example of seamless multi-agency coordination to achieve PM Modi's vision for drug-free India," he added.

At the G20 Summit in South Africa, PM Narendra Modi pushed for stringent regulations on AI's use in deepfakes, crime, and terror activities. He emphasised the need for global compact to prevent misuse of AI, based on principles like human oversight, safety by design, and transparency. PM also discussed about disaster preparedness, calling natural disasters a major challenge to humanity.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Sunday that Sindh province in Pakistan may return to India in the future. "Today, Sindh may not be a part of India, but civilisationally, Sindh will always be a part of India...and as far as land is concerned, borders can change," he said. "People of Sindh...will always be our own," he added.

J&K Lieutenant Governor (L-G) Manoj Sinha chaired a high-level security meeting in Jammu, praising police for dismantling a pan-India terror network. He reaffirmed a 360-degree counter-terror approach and directed officials to stay vigilant. He stressed zero tolerance for terror financing, over ground workers (OGWs), radicalisation, and urged intensified intelligence-led operations across region.

Wing Commander Namansh Syal's father, Jagan Nath Syal, said his son never disappointed him. Since he was in LKG, he never got one slap, the grieving father said. "He never had a dull moment in his life and won every competition that he participated in," he added. Wing Commander Syal died after a Tejas fighter jet crashed in Dubai.

Nearly 30% of women in India aged 15 to 49 have experienced intimate partner violence at some point in their lives, a new global report by the World Health Organisation (WHO) stated. About 4% of Indian women aged 15 and above have experienced non-partner sexual violence. The report added that progress in reducing violence against women remains slow worldwide.

Under Operation ‘Crystal Fortress’, NCB and Delhi Police seized 328 kg of meth worth ₹262 crore from a Chhatarpur house, one of Delhi’s biggest hauls. A woman from Nagaland and another suspect were arrested. The cartel’s kingpin operates from abroad. Amit Shah hailed the multi-agency effort as India works to curb drug networks.

Tensions between China and Japan have escalated sharply following a series of diplomatic clashes, provocative statements and rising military activity around Taiwan and the East China Sea. The already fragile bilateral relationship has now plunged to its lowest point since 2023, with both governments issuing threats, warnings and retaliatory measures that have alarmed regional observers.

Anand Mahindra mourned the death of Wing Commander Namansh Syal in Tejas fighter jet crash in Dubai, calling it an "unimaginable loss". He further said, "Setbacks don't define us. Our response does." "India's journey towards self-reliance in aerospace is too important, too hard-earned and too full of potential to be shaken. This moment must only strengthen our courage," he added.

Few police officials were hospitalised on Sunday after people protesting against air pollution at Delhi's India Gate allegedly used chilli spray on them. New Delhi DCP Devesh Kumar Mahla said that the incident happened while the police were removing protestors from India Gate. Affected officials are receiving treatment at hospital and legal action will be taken against protestors, he added.

Oil India Limited has successfully capped the gas blowout at Well KSG-76 in Arunachal Pradesh’s Kharsang Oil Field after a 23-day high-risk operation. Experts from Cudd Well Control and GEPL assisted in installing a capping stack to stop the discharge. OIL thanked state authorities and reaffirmed its commitment to safe, responsible operations.

Under new labour codes, all employees now have a statutory right to minimum wages and a new definition of 'wages' has mandated that basic pay be at least 50% of total remuneration. Gratuity eligibility period has been reduced to one year, and formal appointment letters are now mandatory. Gig and platform workers have also been included in social security's ambit.

The Assam government and All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) held key talks to review Assam Accord implementation based on the Biplab Kumar Sarma Committee report. A roadmap covering 52 state-linked recommendations was agreed upon, with Cabinet sub-committee also to be formed. AASU also sought tripartite talks with Centre on 15 central recommendations, which CM Himanta Biswa Sarma agreed to pursue.

Several Bengaluru train services will be cancelled or diverted on November 25 due to double-tracking work between Bellandur Road and Carmelaram. Multiple Yesvantpur-Hosur MEMU trains are cancelled, while the SMVT Bengaluru-Ernakulam Express and Karaikal Express will run on diverted routes without halts at several stations.

Haryana Director General of Police (DGP) OP Singh told police officers on Sunday that singers promoting gang culture through their songs should be treated as criminals and strict legal steps must be taken against them. The DGP said that such singers can undo the lessons given to young people by their parents, teachers, and society within minutes.

The Indian Army shared an ASMR video of an AK-203 rifle, nicknamed 'Sher', in action, saying, "In the shadows, only steel tells the truth." The rifles are a modernised version of the Kalashnikov series and are capable of firing up to 700 rounds of ammunition within a minute. The rifles are better than the AK-47 and AK-56 rifles.

A 58-year-old man, Erannayya, from Karnataka's Mandya district, died of a sudden heart attack inside a paint shop in Halagur. CCTV footage showed him collapsing after checking products and speaking with the shopkeeper. Despite immediate assistance and emergency response, he could not be revived.

PM Modi held a meeting with Italy PM Giorgia Meloni on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg on Sunday. They adopted the India-Italy Joint Initiative to Counter Financing of Terrorism, reaffirming shared resolve against terrorism. "Had a very good meeting with PM Giorgia Meloni...India-Italy Strategic Partnership is growing from strength to strength," PM Modi said while sharing pictures.

Karnataka DGP MA Saleem IPS visited Chikkamagaluru to review security preparations for the Datta Jayanti celebrations from November 26 to December 4. The district has been marked highly sensitive, especially on December 2 to 4. With groups like Sri Ram Sene, VHP and Bajrang Dal involved, over 20,000 devotees are expected on December 4.

The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) decided not to put restrictions on India's import of endangered animals. CITES recommended India not to "issue any further import permits" after visiting Vanatra, run by Anant Ambani. Countries like US, Japan and Brazil said the recommendation was premature and there wasn't evidence of illegal imports.

In Karnataka, two medical students from Kerala, aged 20 and 19, were killed near Bengaluru's Chikkabanavara railway station. The tragedy took place after the students were struck by the high-speed Vande Bharat Express while crossing tracks. The accident occurred on the spot, and police have registered a case. Authorities urge extreme caution near railway crossings to prevent further tragedies.

Several Aadhaar cards with addresses from UP, Rajasthan, and Maharashtra were found abandoned outside a park in Kolkata. This comes as the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is underway in West Bengal. Calling it "unusual", a police officer said they are investigating the matter. Infiltrators from Bangladesh dumped the fake cards and ran away, a BJP leader said.