Top News: Nitish Kumar Takes 10th CM Oath; Weapons Seized in Kashmir Times Raid; RSS Worker Murder Mastermind Arrested
Nepal: Curfew Reimposed In Bara Following Fresh Clashes Between Gen-Z Protesters and KP Oli-led Unified Marxist Leninist Cadres
In Nepal, authorities have reinstated a curfew in Bara district following fresh clashes between Gen-Z protest groups and members of the Communist Party of Nepal–Unified Marxist Leninist (UML), led by former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. The District Administration Office confirmed that the curfew will remain effective until 8 pm (local time) on Thursday due to rising tensions and the urgent need to maintain public order. The confrontations, which started earlier this week, escalated when young activists, who have recently been prominent in Nepal’s political movements, engaged in intense face-offs with UML cadres. Security personnel have now been stationed at major points across Bara to prevent further disturbances, while officials continue to monitor the increasingly volatile situation.
Kashmir Times Office Raided in Jammu; Police Recover AK-47 Cartridges and Explosive Material
The State Investigation Agency (SIA) of the Jammu & Kashmir Police carried out a major raid at the Kashmir Times office in Jammu on Thursday morning. The operation was launched after allegations surfaced that the organisation was involved in activities considered harmful to national security. Police sources confirmed that during the search, officials recovered AK-47 cartridges, multiple pistol rounds and three grenade levers. The raid continued for several hours as investigators examined the premises in detail.
Authorities have also filed an FIR against Kashmir Times Editor Anuradha Bhasin, accusing her of spreading disaffection, promoting secessionist ideas, and posing a threat to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of India and the Union Territory.
RSS Worker Naveen Arora Murder Case: Main Conspirator Jatin Kali Arrested After Police Encounter
Punjab Police arrested the main conspirator, Jatin Kali, on 19 November after an encounter in Firozpur, Punjab, in connection with the murder of RSS worker Naveen Arora. On the night of 15 November, Naveen Arora was shot dead.
SSP Bhupinder Singh said that during a police checkpoint, Kali tried to escape and even opened fire at the police. In retaliation, the police shot him in the leg and overpowered him. He has been admitted to the civil hospital for treatment.
Kali has confessed to plotting Naveen’s murder and giving ₹1 lakh to the attackers. So far, three accused have been arrested in this case.
Kerala HC rebukes TDB for disorder at Sabarimala, devotees forced to wait for hours in queues
– In Kerala’s Sabarimala these days, people are facing disorder and heavy crowds. Regarding this, the High Court has issued a stern reprimand to the Travancore Devaswom Board and senior administrative officials.
– The court stated that this situation reflects a lack of administrative coordination, negligence in preparations, and severe disorganization. There was a complete failure to prevent the overcrowding that occurred at Sabarimala on Tuesday.
– While offering suggestions on the matter, the court said that pilgrims should be divided into different sectors and allowed to proceed in a controlled manner. Additionally, all preparations related to the Sabarimala season should have been completed 6 months in advance so that devotees could be spared from problems like hours-long queues, pushing and shoving, and stampedes.
“Intellectuals Turning Extremist Are More Dangerous”: Delhi Police Says UAPA Accused In Anti-Hindu Delhi Riots Wanted “Regime Change”
The Delhi Police on Thursday firmly opposed the bail plea of Delhi anti-Hindu riots accused Sharjeel Imam in the Supreme Court, alleging that Imam and his associates were working toward a “regime change.” Representing the police, Additional Solicitor General (ASG) V. Raju played his speeches in the court adding that they were deliberately crafted to provoke the Muslim community. Emphasising the gravity of the situation, the ASG highlighted that intellectuals turning extremist pose the highest threat.
He said: “Intellectuals who got degrees with state support, who used state funding to become doctors, and then use it for nefarious activities, they are much more dangerous.”
V. Raju also stated that any delay in trial proceedings was caused by the accused themselves. He pointed out that Sharjeel described the movement not as a protest but as a “violent protest,” called for Assam’s separation, mentioned the strategic “chicken neck” corridor, discussed Kashmir, criticised the court, and referenced Babri Masjid, all indicating an intention to destabilize the government.
Odisha Launches Statewide Crackdown to Identify and Deport Illegal Bangladeshi Infiltrators; Coastline Security and District-Wide Verification Intensified
The Odisha government has adopted a strict approach to tackling the presence of illegal Bangladeshi nationals in the state. Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan said that a coordinated verification system has begun to trace, monitor and deport unauthorised foreigners. He stressed that public safety and internal security remain the administration’s top priorities. The state police and Coast Guard have also strengthened surveillance along the coastline to prevent illegal maritime entry.
This action gained momentum after a suspected Bangladeshi citizen was arrested in Jagatsinghpur, prompting multiple districts to start parallel checks. In Kendrapada, police are thoroughly examining documents of migrant workers and questioning landlords for renting rooms without proper verification. Authorities believe this is only the beginning of a much broader operation.
Nitish Kumar Takes Oath as Bihar Chief Minister for a Record 10th Term; 26 NDA MLAs Sworn In as Ministers at Grand Ceremony in Patna
On November 20, Janata Dal (United) president Nitish Kumar was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Bihar for a record tenth term. The ceremony was held at Patna’s historic Gandhi Maidan, where 26 Members of the Legislative Assembly from the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) also took oath as Ministers.
From the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the leaders sworn in included Samrat Chaudhary, Vijay Kumar Sinha, Dilip Jaiswal, Mangal Pandey, Ramkripal Yadav, Sanjay Singh Tiger, Surendra Mehta, Lakhendra Kumar Raushan, Shreyasi Singh, Nitin Nabin, Rama Nishad, Narayan Prasad, Pramod Kumar and Arun Prasad.
The ministers representing the JDU were Shrawan Kumar, Vijendra Chaudhary, Bijendra Yadav, Ashok Chaudhary, Madan Sahni, Jama Khan, Lesi Singh and Sunil Kumar. Leaders sworn in from other NDA allies included Santosh Kumar Suman of HAM(S), Sanjay Kumar and Sanjay Kumar Singh of LJP-R, and Deepak Prakash of the RLM.
The ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP president JP Nadda, and several Chief Ministers. The event followed NDA’s sweeping victory in the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, where the alliance won 202 of the 243 seats.
Chhattisgarh: Naxalite Accused of Killing 131 Security Personnel Killed in Encounter; Carrying ₹1 Crore Reward
Thippiri Tirupati, also known as Devji, a notorious Naxalite accused of killing more than 131 security personnel in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh, was killed in a police encounter in Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday. Andhra Pradesh Intelligence ADG Mahesh Chandra Ladda confirmed the incident.
Devji was active along the Odisha–Andhra Pradesh border and served as the General Secretary of the Naxal organisation. The government had announced a reward of over ₹1 crore on him.
Earlier on Tuesday, another notorious Maoist commander, Madvi Hidma, was also killed. The Centre and several state governments had jointly placed a reward of nearly ₹1 crore on him as well.
Gang Impersonating RBI Officers Executes Highly Planned Daylight Heist, Steals ₹7.11 Crore From Cash Van in Bengaluru
In Bengaluru, a daring and unusually well-planned robbery stunned the police after a group disguised as Reserve Bank of India officials stole ₹7.11 crore in broad daylight. According to the FIR filed by CMS Inno System Ltd, a cash van had collected the money from an HDFC currency chest and was heading to refill ATMs when the attack took place. Near Jayanagar’s Ashoka Pillar, a white SUV with a Government of India emblem blocked the van. Five to six men posing as RBI staff forced the guards into another vehicle and made the driver continue alone. The gang later intercepted the van again on the Dairy Circle flyover, threatened the driver with a pistol, seized the cash, and fled. Police have launched a massive citywide search.
Delhi Class 10 Student Dies by Suicide After Alleged Mental Harassment by School Teachers; Father Names Principal and Three Teachers in FIR
A Class 10 student from a well-known Delhi school died by suicide after jumping from Rajendra Place Metro Station. The 16-year-old left a note blaming his teachers for constant mental harassment. His father filed an FIR accusing the principal and three teachers of creating unbearable pressure on the boy. According to him, one teacher had threatened to expel the student for four days, while another had pushed him earlier. On the day of the incident, the boy was reportedly mocked and insulted during a dramatics class, causing him to break down in front of the staff. The father said the teen had complained about harassment earlier, but no action was taken. In his note, the boy apologised to his family and requested organ donation, asking for strict action against those responsible.
Mumbai Police Summon Social Media Influencer Orry in ₹252-Crore Narcotics Case Amid Expanding Drug Network Probe
Social media personality Orhan Awatramani, widely known as Orry, has been called in for questioning by the Mumbai Police in connection with a ₹252-crore drug trafficking investigation. He has been asked to appear before the Ghatkopar Unit of the Anti-Narcotics Cell as part of their ongoing probe into a large and active narcotics network operating across the city. The ANC has intensified its crackdown, issuing multiple summons and making several significant arrests as the structure of the drug syndicate becomes clearer. Due to Orry’s strong social media presence and links within the entertainment world, investigators want clarity on any possible connections or information he may have related to the accused. Earlier this year, he also faced action from J&K Police for violating alcohol restrictions in Vaishno Devi Mandir.
Can’t Impose Timelines On Governors, President To Give Assent: Supreme Court Rejects Concept of “Deemed Assent” In Presidential Reference
In a landmark ruling the Supreme Court of India has held that it can’t impose a timeline on Governors or the President to grant assent to bills under Articles 200/201 of the Constitution.
The Court has dismissed the concept of “deemed assent” in case a bill is kept pending beyond a certain period noting that such a doctrine was antithetical to the spirit of the Constitution and against the doctrine of separation of powers. The 5-judge bench asserted that the concept of Courts declaring “deemed assent” is virtually a take over of the functions reserved for the Governor.
The Court held, “We have no hesitation in concluding that deemed consent of the Governor, or President, under Article 200 or 201 at the expiry of a judicially set timeline, is virtually a takeover, and substitution, of the executive functions by the Judiciary, through judicial pronouncement, which is impermissible within the contours of our written Constitution.”
However, prolonged inaction or delay by Governors can be subject to “limited judicial review”, with courts empowered to direct decision-making within a reasonable period.
Withholding assent by the Governor must be accompanied by returning the Bill to the Assembly – the Governor cannot indefinitely withhold without communication.
The bench led by CJI BR Gavai, with Justices Surya Kant, Vikram Nath, PS Narasimha, and AS Chandurkar, issued the opinion on Presidential reference. It heard the matter for ten days and reserved its opinion on 11th September.
President Droupadi Murmu had sought the Presidential reference in May, soon after the 2-judge bench delivered judgement in the Tamil Nadu Governor case, which laid down timelines for the President and the Governor to act on Bills.
The President is not bound to seek Supreme Court opinion when a Bill is reserved by the Governor for presidential assent.
‘Operation Conviction’: Irshad Sentenced to Death in Varanasi for Rape and POCSO Case, Fined ₹60,000
Under Operation Conviction in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, effective prosecution has led to a major judgment in a serious case of rape and the POCSO Act. The Special Judge of POCSO Court-III has sentenced the accused, Irshad (son of Jahangir Ali), to death along with a fine of ₹60,000. This verdict was delivered based on strong evidence in a case registered in 2024 at Ramnagar police station. According to the prosecution, on 24 December 2024, Irshad strangled an 8-year-old girl who had gone to buy mosquito-repellent coils and then smashed her head with a stone, killing her. After committing the crime, he put the child’s body in a sack and dumped it inside the school premises.
Notice Issued to Demolish the Illegal Four-Storey House of Al-Falah University Chairman Jawad Ahmed in Indore
After the Delhi Red Fort terror blast case brought him into the spotlight, the administration has begun preparations to demolish the illegal house of Al-Falah University Chairman Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui using a bulldozer. According to media reports, the four-storey building located in Indore’s Mhow area (Mukeri Mohalla, Survey No. 245/1245) has been declared an illegal construction by the Mhow Cantonment Board, which has pasted a demolition notice on the property.
The notice instructs the occupant to remove the encroachment within three days, failing which the administration will demolish the house on its own. Dr. Umar Nabi, the main accused in the Delhi blast, worked at this university. Jawad Siddiqui was taken into custody on 18 November after an ED raid. Meanwhile, his brother Hamood Siddiqui has been arrested in a 25-year-old fraud case.
US Approves $93 Million Sale Of Javelin Missiles, Excalibur Projectiles To India
US approves $93 million defence sale to India, covering Javelin missiles and Excalibur artillery shells.
The package includes 100 Javelin rounds, 1 missile, 25 Lightweight Command Launch Units, and support equipment.
Excalibur package: 216 GPS-guided artillery shells, fire control systems, and technical support.
Javelin is a man-portable, fire-and-forget anti-tank missile with advanced infrared guidance.
The sale aims to strengthen US-India strategic ties and India’s defence capabilities.
The system will help India counter current and future threats, bolster homeland defence, and deter regional adversaries.
After Haryana, the Karnataka government has also announced compensation for deaths caused by dog bites, offering ₹5 lakh as financial assistance.
Following Haryana’s decision, the Karnataka government led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has declared that in cases where a person dies due to a dog bite, the victim’s family will receive ₹5 lakh as compensation. In cases of serious injuries (deep wounds on the skin), the government will provide financial assistance of ₹5,000.
Meanwhile, according to the Haryana government’s notification, compensation for dog bite cases will start at a minimum of ₹10,000 for each tooth mark. If the wound is 0.2 cm deep, a minimum of ₹20,000 will be given. A committee will be formed in every district to take final decisions on compensation and recommend claims. These committees will submit their reports within 120 days.
125 Indians Brought Home Safely from Thailand After Being Trapped in Myanmar Scam Centers
The Government of India has brought back 125 Indian citizens from Thailand using a military aircraft. These citizens were earlier rescued from cyber-fraud centres located in Myawaddy, Myanmar.
According to the Indian Embassy in Bangkok, a total of 1,500 Indians have been safely rescued and repatriated from these scam centres since March 2025.
These citizens had fallen into the trap of fake overseas job offers and were forced to work in cyber-scam camps. The embassy has strongly advised people to verify the credibility of foreign employers before accepting any job opportunity.
Earlier, on 18 November, 269 Indian nationals were also brought back to India on special flights.
