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From national headlines and international affairs to major business, environment, and sports stories, these November 11, 2025 updates bring you everything shaping today’s world. Stay informed, stay curious, and stay ahead!

Top National Headlines

1. At least 10 killed in powerful blast near Red Fort in Delhi

New Delhi: A high-intensity explosion ripped through a car near the Red Fort Metro Station on Monday evening, gutting multiple vehicles and killing at least ten people, officials confirmed. The Delhi Police Commissioner said the blast occurred in a slow-moving vehicle near a traffic signal. The area has been cordoned off, and the NIA is investigating.

2. PM Modi takes stock of Red Fort blast situation

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday reviewed the situation following the deadly blast near the Red Fort and held a detailed discussion with Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Security has been tightened across the capital.

3. Bihar Assembly polls Phase 2 today: 3.7 crore voters to decide fate of 1,302 candidates

Patna: Over 3.7 crore voters will cast their ballots today in the second and final phase of the Bihar Assembly elections, which will decide the political future of 1,302 candidates, including several state ministers.

4. BJP confident of ‘historic win’ in Bihar polls; targets Rahul Gandhi over tiger safari

New Delhi: The BJP expressed confidence in securing a decisive victory in the Bihar polls, taking a dig at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s jungle safari, calling it “political tourism”.

5. Lok Sabha Speaker clears decks for panel on PM, CM arrest bill

Kohima: Speaker Om Birla said that a Joint Parliamentary Committee will soon be formed to examine bills seeking to remove prime ministers, chief ministers, and ministers under arrest for over 30 days on serious charges.

6. Delhi High Court protects Jaya Bachchan’s personality rights

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has ordered protection of actor-MP Jaya Bachchan’s personality rights, barring online platforms from using her name, image, or likeness for profit without consent.

7. UN climate chief urges stronger global unity as COP30 opens in Brazil

New Delhi: UN Climate Chief Simon Stiell warned countries to “fight the climate crisis, not each other,” as the COP30 climate summit began in Brazil.

8. India repatriates 197 citizens from Thai border after Myanmar scam escape

New Delhi: India brought back 197 nationals from Thailand after they fled a scam centre in Myanmar. This marks the second batch of repatriations in recent days.

9. Sri Lanka arrests 14 Indian fishermen, Tamil Nadu CM seeks Centre’s intervention

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin urged the Centre to act swiftly after Sri Lanka detained 14 fishermen and seized their mechanised boat.

10. Andhra Pradesh revises Cyclone Montha damage to Rs 6,384 crore; seeks Rs 900 crore aid

Amaravati: The Andhra Pradesh government revised its damage assessment from Cyclone Montha and sought urgent central assistance following a field report by a central team.

Top International Headlines

11. Pakistan Senate passes controversial 27th Constitutional Amendment

Islamabad: Pakistan’s Senate approved an amendment creating a new post of Chief of Defence Forces and a constitutional court, sparking political debate nationwide.

12. BBC chairman Samir Shah apologises for Trump documentary edit error

London: BBC chairman Samir Shah issued an apology, calling it an “error of judgment” after a Trump speech was edited misleadingly in a documentary, drawing public criticism.

Top Business Headlines

13. Akasa Air to expand international routes with faster aircraft deliveries

New Delhi: Akasa Air plans to launch new routes to Singapore, Vietnam, and Kazakhstan as Boeing speeds up aircraft deliveries, the airline’s CCO announced.

14. Gold prices rally Rs 1,300 to Rs 1,25,900 per 10g; silver surges Rs 2,460

New Delhi: Precious metal prices jumped sharply on Monday amid strong global cues and a weak dollar, according to the All India Sarafa Association.

15. Rupee falls 8 paise against US dollar amid rising crude prices

Mumbai: The rupee weakened slightly to 88.73 against the US dollar as traders weighed global crude oil trends and muted domestic trading activity.

Top Sports Headlines

16. Mamata Banerjee announces stadium in Siliguri to be named after World Cup champion Richa Ghosh

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday announced that a cricket stadium in Siliguri will be named after World Cup-winning cricketer Richa Ghosh, in recognition of her contribution to Indian women’s cricket.

17. NBA legend Lenny Wilkens, Hall of Famer player and coach, dies at 88

Los Angeles: NBA great Lenny Wilkens, a Hall of Famer as both a player and a coach, has died at the age of 88, his family said Sunday. A graceful point guard in his 15-year playing career, Wilkens was a nine-time NBA All-Star and twice led the league in assists. He served as a player-coach for four seasons, three with the Seattle SuperSonics and one with the Portland Trail Blazers, before launching a full-time coaching career that would prove legendary.