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National News
Supreme Court Rules No Fixed Deadlines for Governors on Bills
- The Supreme Court declared that no strict timelines can be imposed on the President or state Governors for granting assent to bills under Articles 200 and 201 of the Constitution.
- A five-judge Constitution Bench stated that although decisions must be taken within a “reasonable period,” enforcing fixed deadlines would amount to modifying the Constitution through judicial intervention.
- The verdict preserves federal principles, upholds executive discretion, and ensures that judicial review remains the corrective mechanism for unreasonable delays, balancing legislative needs with constitutional checks.
56th IFFI Kicks Off in Goa
- The 56th International Film Festival of India opened in Goa on 20 November 2025, marking the beginning of an eight-day celebration of global cinema and cultural engagement.
- IFFI 2025 includes world premieres, Indian Panorama screenings, masterclasses, and the WAVES Film Bazaar, enabling collaboration among filmmakers worldwide.
- Dignitaries such as L. Murugan, Pramod Sawant, Sanjay Jaju, and Shekhar Kapur attended the ceremony, highlighting India’s growing creative influence. Special focus areas include the UNICEF–IFFI showcase promoting children’s rights.
GoI Removes Sign-on, Sign-off & SLP Requirements for Indian Coastal Vessels
- The Ministry of Home Affairs scrapped the requirement of sign-on, sign-off, and Shore Leave Pass (SLP) for crew on Indian-flagged coastal vessels.
- This reform covers coastal ships, dredgers, barges, and research vessels, shifting crew-record responsibilities to port authorities while allowing the Bureau of Immigration to continue surprise inspections.
- Praised by Sarbananda Sonowal, the step reduces bureaucratic processes, enhances maritime ease of doing business, and aligns with the Sagarmala goal of strengthening coastal shipping.
Dr. L. Murugan Opens WAVES Film Bazaar 2025
- Dr. L. Murugan inaugurated the 2025 WAVES Film Bazaar at IFFI Goa on 20 November.
- Running from 20–24 November, the 19th edition hosts filmmakers, OTT platforms, producers, and festival curators through initiatives like the Co-Production Market, Screenwriters’ Lab, and Viewing Room.
- With delegates from more than 30 countries, the Bazaar bolsters India’s global cultural presence, nurtures new creators, and encourages international co-production.
Centre Brings All Four Labour Codes Into Effect
- India officially activated the Four Labour Codes—Code on Wages, Industrial Relations Code, Social Security Code, and the OSH & Working Conditions Code—starting 21 November 2025.
- These Codes replace 29 older labour laws and aim to improve wages, ensure timely payments, expand social security, mandate appointment letters, and introduce annual health checkups.
- The reforms simplify compliance via single registration, licensing, and returns, and bring protections to gig workers, platform workers, contract staff, MSME labour, women, youth, and migrants.
- The rollout is a major milestone toward modern labour governance and an Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
Switzerland & Ireland Named Partner Countries for Hornbill Festival 2025
- Nagaland selected Switzerland and Ireland as partner nations for the Hornbill Festival 2025, joining the United Kingdom.
- The festival will be held from 1–10 December at Kisama Heritage Village, with the partnerships confirmed after meetings between CM Neiphiu Rio and the ambassadors.
- The initiative aims to foster cultural diplomacy, enhance tourism, promote creative exchange, and showcase Naga traditions on a global stage.
Punjab SC Commission Begins Dedicated Courtroom
- Punjab introduced the state’s first separate courtroom under its Scheduled Castes Commission, inaugurated by Chairperson Jasvir Singh Garhi in November 2025.
- The new courtroom is designed to expedite SC-related cases and improve disposal rates.
- An Online Court System is proposed to allow virtual appearances, increasing access for complainants from remote areas and potentially becoming a model for other states.
International News
Turkey to Host COP31 After Agreement with Australia
- Turkey will host the COP31 climate summit in 2026 after reaching a compromise with Australia, settling a long contest over hosting rights since 2022.
- As per the arrangement, Australia will lead intergovernmental negotiations while Turkey will serve as the official host nation.
- A pre-COP meet will be held in the Pacific region to maintain diplomatic balance and support global climate action momentum.
Seychelles Joins Colombo Security Conclave
- Seychelles was inducted as a new member of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) during the 7th NSA-level meeting in New Delhi on 20 November 2025, chaired by Ajit Doval.
- The existing members of CSC—Maldives, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh—welcomed the addition; Malaysia participated as a guest nation.
- Discussions centred around maritime safety, counter-terrorism, cyber security, transnational crime, and disaster management, with Doval underscoring shared responsibility toward securing the Indian Ocean.
India Expands Visa-on-Arrival for UAE Nationals
- India broadened its Visa-on-Arrival (VoA) service for UAE citizens in November 2025, expanding coverage to nine airports by adding Cochin, Calicut, and Ahmedabad.
- Eligible travellers with a prior Indian visa can stay for up to 60 days with double entry for tourism, medical visits, business, or conferences, at a fee of ₹2,000.
- The measure strengthens travel, trade, and people-to-people ties. UAE nationals with Pakistani ancestry remain ineligible.
Awards News
Miss Universe 2025: Fátima Bosch of Mexico Wins Crown; India in Top 12
- At the 74th Miss Universe pageant held in Thailand, Mexico’s Fátima Bosch won the 2025 title, outshining over 100 contestants.
- Thailand’s Praveenar Singh finished as Runner-Up, while India’s Manika Vishwakarma secured a Top-12 position with her advocacy for inclusive education, mental health, and arts.
- The event showcased performances by Jeff Satur, was hosted by Steve Byrne, and judged by international experts, including Saina Nehwal.
- The organisation continues to highlight leadership, diversity, and social influence, with the 2026 edition set for Puerto Rico.
National Book Awards 2025 Announce Winners
- The 76th National Book Awards held in Manhattan celebrated literary excellence across diverse genres.
- Rabih Alameddine won for Fiction, Patricia Smith for Poetry, and Omar El Akkad for Nonfiction.
- Daniel Nayeri received the award for Young People’s Literature while Gabriela Cabezón Cámara won for Translated Literature.
- George Saunders and Roxane Gay were honoured with special awards for their contributions to literature and social thought.
Defense News
India Records Highest-Ever Defence Production
- India set a new benchmark in FY 2024-25 with defence production reaching ₹1.54 lakh crore and defence exports hitting ₹23,622 crore.
- Efforts under Make in India, Atmanirbhar Bharat, and Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020 have increased private sector, MSME participation, R&D, and domestic manufacturing.
- With more than 460 licensed defence industries, India now exports to over 80 nations and aims to hit ₹3 lakh crore in production and ₹50,000 crore in exports by 2029.
US Clears $93 Million Strategic Missile Sale to India
- The United States approved a $93 million (₹775 crore) defence package for India, comprising FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank missiles and M982A1 Excalibur precision-guided artillery.
- The sale will improve India’s mobile anti-armour warfare, precision strike capabilities, and deepen defence ties with the US.
- It also supports India’s military modernization and enhances deterrence in the Indo-Pacific region.
Sports News
Shai Hope Creates ODI History
- Shai Hope became the first player ever to score centuries against all 11 other Full Member nations in ODIs, following his 109 against New Zealand at Napier on 19 November 2025.
- He achieved 19 ODI hundreds in just 142 innings, becoming the second-fastest West Indian to reach 6000 runs.
- Hope surpassed Brian Lara for most ODI centuries by a West Indies captain and matched MS Dhoni’s record of six hundreds as a wicketkeeper-captain, reinforcing his modern ODI legacy.
Business News
Google Opens Major AI Hardware Engineering Unit in Taiwan
- Google established its biggest AI hardware engineering centre outside the US in Taipei, Taiwan, tripling the local engineering strength.
- The centre focuses on developing AI chips such as TPUs for cloud and machine-learning applications.
- The investment demonstrates Taiwan’s importance in the global AI ecosystem and strengthens technology collaboration between the US and Taiwan amid geopolitical tensions.
- It enhances secure AI development and expands the regional innovation environment.
TCS Partners with TPG for India’s Next-Gen AI Data Centre Network
- TCS and TPG launched a joint venture worth ₹18,000 crore—HyperVault AI Data Centre Ltd.—to create sovereign AI-oriented data centres in India.
- TCS holds 51% and TPG up to 49% stake in the project, which targets the rising demand for AI infrastructure (from 1.5 GW today to 10 GW by 2030).
- The initiative boosts India’s data sovereignty, promotes high-skilled job creation, and strengthens the country’s competitive position in global AI infrastructure.