Main News for Saturday, 29 November 2025
- • Nepal’s new 100-rupee note sparks controversy, claims three Indian regions as its own.
- • India’s GDP growth gains speed, rises 8.2% in the second quarter. PM Modi says this is the result of reforms.
- • Major disaster: Severe floods wreak havoc in southern Thailand; 145 dead and thousands displaced.
- • ‘Where are those who called the economy ruined?’ BJP taunts Rahul Gandhi over GDP numbers.
- • No pressure or threats on BLOs, Election Commission issues strict instructions to TMC regarding SIR.
- • Goa: PM Modi unveils a 77-foot statue of Lord Ram; in Karnataka, he recited the Gita with one lakh people and offered a golden Kalash at the Shrikrishna Math.
- • Cyclone “Ditwah” causes destruction in Sri Lanka, 46 dead; alert issued in five states including Tamil Nadu.
- • Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit India on 4–5 December; major discussions to be held on defence and trade.
- • Imran Khan’s son demands proof of his father being alive; Pakistan government calls an emergency session of the National Assembly.
- • A man from Gujarat named Abdul had been living in UP as ‘Ram Dulare’ for 20 years; security agencies may make major revelations.
- • Preparations for the 2027 Ardh Kumbh accelerate in Haridwar; Akhara Parishad announces 10 bathing dates.
- • India and the US sign a ₹7,995-crore agreement for maintenance of MH-60 Romeo helicopters.
- • Al-Falah’s ‘secret’ parking is fake; Bhaskar’s report confirmed. ED says land was transferred to the Tarbiya Foundation using forged signatures of deceased persons.
- • Three suspected terrorists spotted in Udhampur, J&K; in Awantipora, a terror aide arrested during search operation and weapons recovered.
- • Karnataka: Amid friction, efforts for reconciliation continue; CM Siddaramaiah invites Deputy CM Shivakumar for breakfast.
- • Tensions rise between China and Japan, China insists the Japanese Prime Minister withdraw a particular remark.
- • Rabri Aawas: Government bungalow is not ancestral property; it must be vacated, says Home Minister in a clear message to RJD.
- • Severe cold grips Himachal Pradesh: Temperature drops below 5°C in 16 towns; Tabo at -7.1°C, plains experience nights colder than Shimla.
- • Indian team announced for the Under-19 Asia Cup: Vaibhav Suryavanshi included, Ayush named captain; match against Pakistan on 14 December.