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Amit Shah holds closed-door meeting in Delhi to discuss government formation in Bihar

After the massive victory of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the Bihar Assembly election, the coalition began the process of government formation with a series of meetings on Friday (November 14, 2025). The NDA had won 202 of the 243 Assembly constituencies in the election. Janata Dal (United) working president Sanjay Jha met senior BJP leader and Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi, while fellow BJP leaders Dharmendra Pradhan and Vinod Tawde, who were given responsibility for the Bihar election, met Mr. Shah in the national capital to discuss strategy ahead of government formation.

Tamil Nadu moves Supreme Court against President’s refusal to grant assent to anti-NEET Bill

Tamil Nadu on Saturday (November 15, 2025) moved the Supreme Court against the President’s refusal to grant assent to a proposed law which exempts the State from providing medical admissions through the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). The State urged the top court to pronounce the President’s refusal as unconstitutional and declared that the 2021 Bill is deemed to have received assent.

Nine killed, 32 injured in ‘accidental blast’ at J&K police station; CM announces ex gratia

An accidental explosion at Nowgam police station in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, killed nine persons and left 32 injured on Friday (November 14, 2025) night, the police said. The explosion occurred when a team of officials were handling explosive substances stored in an open area at the police station, Director-General of Police Nalin Prabhat said on Saturday (November 15, 2025). The explosive materials were seized from Faridabad in Haryana on November 9 and 10 during the J&K Police’s ongoing investigation into a “white collar” inter-State terror module, he added.

ECI plans for pre-mapped data during SIR Phase 2 remain unclear

As the second phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls gets under way, it is unclear how the Election Commission of India (ECI) plans to use the “pre-mapping” exercise done by each State before the rollout of the gigantic project. The pre-mapping exercise entailed matching in advance electors who were already present in the voter lists after the previous SIR with those in the current list.

Delhi blast: Police registers two FIRs against Al-Falah University for forgery and cheating

Delhi Police has registered two separate FIRs against Haryana’s Al-Falah University, following red flags raised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), an official said on Saturday (November 15, 2025). The FIRs have been registered by the Crime Branch for cheating and forgery over alleged false accreditation claims made by the university, he said.

After RJD’s Assembly election debacle, Lalu’s daughter Rohini quits politics as well as family

Rohini Acharya, daughter of Rashtriya Janata Dal patriarch Lalu Prasad Yadav announced that she was quitting politics on Saturday (November 15, 2025), a day after the RJD-led Opposition alliance was crushed in the Bihar Assembly election. In a cryptic post on X, Ms. Acharya said she was disowning her family as well. “I am quitting politics and I am disowning my family…This is what Sanjay Yadav and Rameez had asked me to do…and I am taking all the blame,” said Ms. Acharya, who is settled in Singapore.

R.K. Singh resigns from BJP following suspension from party

The Bihar unit of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday (November 15, 2025) suspended former Union Minister R.K. Singh and two other leaders from the party for anti-party activities. The party asked them to submit a reply within a week. Soon, Mr. Singh resigned as a member of the party. On similar grounds, a show cause notice has been issued to party Legislative Council member Ashok Kumar Agarwal and Katihar Mayor Usha Agarwal.

‘Be truthful, patriotic, and deliver on time’, CDS Gen. Chauhan tells defence industry

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on Friday (November 14, 2025) urged India’s defence manufacturers to pair patriotism with profit, stressing that delays, overpromising, and inflated costs undermine national security. Speaking at a seminar at the United Service Institution (USI), he said the armed forces expect “a bit of nationalism and patriotism” in industry efforts, especially when critical capabilities are dependent on timely delivery.

South Africa investigates mystery of plane that arrived with more than 150 Palestinians from Gaza

South Africa’s intelligence services are investigating who was behind a chartered plane that landed in Johannesburg with more than 150 Palestinians from war-ravaged Gaza who did not have proper travel documents and were held onboard on the tarmac for around 12 hours as a result, the country’s President said on Friday (November 14, 2025).

Huge explosions rock industrial area near Argentina’s capital, more than 20 injured

Powerful explosions tore through an industrial park near Argentina’s capital on Friday (November 14, 2025), sparking a huge blaze and injuring more than 20 people. Thick billows of black smoke rose hundreds of meters into the night sky, illuminated orange from the massive blaze, as observed by AFP reporters near the site, which is close to the country’s busiest international airport just outside Buenos Aires.

Indian Army’s Gajraj Corps develops high-altitude monorail in Arunachal Pradesh

In a significant demonstration of innovation in extreme terrain, the Indian Army’s Gajraj Corps has developed an in-house High Altitude Monorail System to support operations at 16,000 feet in the Kameng Hima layas of Arunachal Pradesh. Operating in one of the most rugged and weather-affected high-altitude zones, forward posts in the region often face disrupted supply lines due to snow, landslides and unpredictable conditions.

Two Al-Falah University doctors among three detained by Delhi Police in terror module case

“Delhi Police has detained three persons, including two doctors from Haryana’s Al-Falah University who were known to Doctor Umar Nabi, the driver of the car that exploded near the Red Fort,” officials said on Saturday (November 15, 2025). According to the sources, “the Special Cell, assisted by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) team, detained two Al Falah University doctors — Dr. Mohammad and Dr. Mustakim — from Nuh.”

Donald Trump drops tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruit as pressure builds on consumer prices

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday (November 14, 2025) to get rid of tariffs on a broad swath of commodities, including beef, coffee and tropical fruits. It’s part of a response to pressure from consumers who complain prices are too high. The move comes after voters in off-year elections earlier this month cited economic concerns as their top issue, resulting in big wins for Democrats in races in Virginia and New Jersey.

China tells citizens to avoid Japan travel as Taiwan row grows; Tokyo urges ‘appropriate steps’

China has advised its citizens to avoid travelling to Japan, following a diplomatic feud sparked by comments by Tokyo’s new premier about a hypothetical attack on Taiwan. In response, Tokyo urged Beijing on Saturday (November 15, 2025) to take “appropriate measures”.Kyodo news agency reported.

Lahore High Court judge resigns protesting constitutional amendment in Pakistan

Judicial crisis in Pakistan deepened on Saturday (November 15, 2025) with a senior judge of Lahore High Court following the suit of two Supreme Court judges who resigned protesting the “assault on the constitution and judiciary” through a new constitutional amendment. Under the amended legislation, a Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) was set up to deal with matters related to the Constitution, while the existing Supreme Court would deal only with traditional civil and criminal cases.