Good morning! Here is your news update for November 29, 2025. This concise briefing brings together major developments from across India and the world. These events highlight important decisions, ongoing debates, and emerging issues that influence public discussions today. Here is a clear overview of what is happening and why it matters.

NATIONAL NEWS

1. 8.2 pc GDP growth encouraging, will continue to advance reforms: PM Modi

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the 8.2 per cent GDP growth in Q2 of 2025-26 reflects the hard work and enterprise of the people and vowed to continue to advance reforms.

2. Numbers disappointing, high GDP rates not sustainable in absence of momentum in pvt investment: Cong

New Delhi: Taking a swipe at the government over the latest GDP rates, the Congress on Friday said the numbers continue to be disappointing and asserted that high growth rates are simply not sustainable in the absence of any renewed momentum in private investment.

3. CM Siddaramaiah invites Shivakumar for breakfast to discuss on leadership row

Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said he invited his deputy D K Shivakumar for a meeting over breakfast on November 29 to discuss amid the heightened leadership row.

4. Significant outcomes expected from Putin's 2-day visit to India next week

New Delhi: Russian President Vladimir Putin will make a two-day visit to India from December 4 to hold annual summit talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi that is expected to produce a plethora of significant outcomes, including in the defence sphere, to further solidify the bilateral strategic ties.

5. PNB fraud: Court rejects Mehul Choksi's plea seeking dropping of FEO proceedings

Mumbai: In a setback to absconding diamantaire Mehul Choksi, a prime accused in the Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case, a special court here on Friday rejected his application seeking to drop the proceedings declaring him a Fugitive Economic Offender (FEO).

6. India witnessing cultural renaissance, says PM Modi as he unveils Lord Ram statue in Goa

Panaji: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said India is witnessing a "cultural renaissance", and the construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, the Kashi Vishwanath Dham, and expansion of the Mahakal Mahalok in Ujjain reflect the "awakening" of the nation

7. Modi govt, EC has blood on its hands, SIR a death trap for BLOs: Congress

New Delhi: After claiming deaths of over 25 booth-level officers (BLOs) due to SIR-related work stress, the Congress on Friday accused the Election Commission and the Modi government of having blood on their hands as they are dying under threats and coercion.

8. TMC claims 40 SIR-related deaths in West Bengal; EC junks claims

New Delhi: A Trinamool Congress delegation on Friday alleged before the Election Commission top brass that around 40 SIR-related deaths had occurred in West Bengal so far, a charge junked by the poll authority.

9. India seals Rs 7,995 cr deal with US for Navy's MH-60R helicopter fleet support

New Delhi: India on India sealed a Rs 7,995 crore deal with the US as part of "follow on support" package for Indian Navy's fleet of 24 Seahawk helicopters for five years.

The signing of the contract came amid some strain in ties between the two countries after US President Donald Trump slapped a whopping 50 per cent tariffs on Indian goods in late August.

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

1. Hong Kong high-rise fire toll rises to 128; over 200 still missing as inquiry begins

Beijing/Hong Kong: Firefighting, rescue and search operations at seven high-rise buildings in Hong Kong were halted on Friday, the third day after a massive blaze broke out, as the death toll climbed to 128 with over 200 still missing.

2. Pakistan once again criticises Rajnath Singh's remarks on Sindh province

Islamabad: Pakistan on Friday once again criticised Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's remarks about its Sindh province becoming a part of India, saying his comments were "deeply troubling".

3. India rushes flood relief to Sri Lanka as authorities warn of 'unprecedented' disaster

Colombo: India has dispatched urgent flood relief assistance to Sri Lanka amid worsening weather conditions triggered by Cyclone Ditwah, the Indian mission here said on Friday.