Stay updated with the latest breaking news and top headlines from India and around the world for 22 November 2025. This digest covers key political developments, law enforcement actions, international affairs, and major events shaping today’s news, giving students and readers a clear snapshot of current affairs.

Nation Headlines

IAF Tejas Crash: Wing Commander Namansh Syal, a seasoned pilot of the Indian Air Force (IAF), was killed on Friday when the home-grown HAL Tejas fighter jet he was flying crashed during a demonstration at the Dubai Airshow.

 

India, Afghanistan to appoint commercial attachés to boost bilateral trade 

New Delhi: India and Afghanistan have decided to appoint dedicated commercial attachés in each other's capitals to revitalise bilateral trade, currently valued at over USD 1 billion. 

 

TN CM Stalin says 'no rest until amending Constitution to fix timelines for governors'

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President MK Stalin on Friday asserted that "there will be no rest" until amending the Constitution to fix timelines for governors to clear Bills.

 

Arrested operatives of ISI-backed terror module planned grenade attacks: Punjab Police

Ludhiana: A day after a major ISI-backed multi-state gangster-terror module was busted in Ludhiana, the Punjab Police on Friday said the two arrested operatives were tasked to carry out grenade attacks in government buildings and other sensitive locations in the border state.

 

Leaving with contentment, having done what I could do for the nation, says outgoing CJI B R Gavai

New Delhi: Outgoing Chief Justice of India Justice B R Gavai on Friday said he was leaving the institution “with a full sense of satisfaction and contentment” and as a “student of justice” on the conclusion of his journey as a lawyer and a judge that spanned nearly four decades.

 

Delhi HC quashes Covid drugs case against Gautam Gambhir

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Friday quashed a criminal case against Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir, his foundation and others for allegedly illegally stocking and distributing COVID-19 drugs during the pandemic.

 

Govt notifies 4 labour codes, rationalises existing labour laws

New Delhi: In a historic decision, the government on Friday announced the implementation of the four Labour Codes, which rationalised 29 existing labour laws, with immediate effect.

 

Rupee logs steepest single-day fall in over 3 months; breaches 89/USD-mark

Mumbai: The rupee saw the steepest single-day fall in over three months and breached 89 per US dollar-mark for the first time, trading 78 paise lower at 89.46 against the greenback during the intra-day session on Friday, amid negative cues from domestic as well as global equity markets. ****

 

International News

Death toll in Bangladesh earthquake rises to 6

Dhaka: At least six people were killed and several injured as a massive earthquake of magnitude 5.7 jolted Dhaka and parts of the country on Friday, damaging buildings, causing fires at several places, and sending panic among residents

 

FTA with India to help boost bilateral trade, investments: Israeli minister Barkat

Tel Aviv: A proposed free trade agreement (FTA) between Israel and India will open up significant business opportunities for industries in both countries and boost bilateral trade and investment flows, Israeli Economy and Industry Minister Nir Barkat said.

 

Ex-CIA officer says Pakistan political party sought apology for his ‘India will win’ remark; claims he gave a slamming reply

Former CIA officer and whistleblower John Kiriakou has reignited debate with a blunt retelling of how he rejected an apology demanded by Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).

 

Sports news

IND vs SA 2nd Test pitch report: Morning Moisture, 25% rain chance and red soil to shape series-decider

As India and South Africa brace for the second and final Test of the series starting November 22, the spotlight is firmly on the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, which is set to host its first-ever Test match.

 

Deconstructing the new low that Indian football has hit

India's freefall in football standards is the result of systemic neglect, lack of investment and planning at the grassroots, underwhelming domestic competition, coaching deficiencies, poor management, and talent pipeline failures -- exacerbated in 2025 by off-field chaos.