Top news headlines of today – 24 Nov 2025

New Delhi: Uttar Pradesh’s claim to the Supreme Court of a “significant decline” in stubble burning is contradicted by ICAR–IARI satellite fire bulletins up to 23 November 2025. 

The Rice Residue Fire series shows UP’s paddy-residue fires at a six-year high.

UP’s affidavit cited 20 districts as “model” areas with marked reductions. ICAR’s district table shows otherwise, where sixteen of the 20 districts worsened year on year. 

The four districts highlighted as having the “lowest” incidents in the affidavit hit their lows in 2021–22 and have climbed since. 

The affidavit therefore misrepresented both the trend and location of UP stubble burning as NCR air worsened on the government’s own season-wide satellite fire record.

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Follow this page as we track big developments of the day, with a focus on Delhi air pollution.

Nov 24, 2025 12:18 IST
Mushrooming coaching centres: Parliamentary panel to examine trend, existing legislations
Amid rising student suicides due to stress, a parliamentary committee has decided to review the "proliferation" of coaching centres to support students in competitive examinations and the social issues arising from it.
 
The standing committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports will also examine impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and leverage of emerging technology on education and student.
 
According to a recent Lok Sabha bulletin, the standing committee has also decided the review of PM Schools for Rising India (PM-SHRI) during the year 2025-26. READ MORE



Nov 24, 2025 11:43 IST
Hindustan Aeronautics shares tumble over 8% following Tejas crash at Dubai Air Show
Shares of Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) tumbled over 8 per cent during the morning trade on Monday following the crash of a Tejas aircraft, manufactured by the aerospace behemoth, during an aerial display at the Dubai Air Show last week.
 
The stock tanked 8.48 per cent to Rs 4,205.25 on the BSE. Later, shares of the firm recovered some of the early lost ground and were trading at Rs 4,433, down 3.53 per cent from the previous close.
 
At the NSE, the stock dropped 4.13 per cent to hit the day's low of Rs 4,405.
 
HAL on Friday said it was deeply saddened by the loss of life of the "courageous IAF pilot" during the aerial display at the Dubai Air Show.



Nov 24, 2025 11:31 IST
India reach 102 for 4 at tea on 3rd day in reply to SA's 489
Four Indian wickets tumbled in the opening session of the third morning as they reached 102 for 4 at tea in reply to South Africa's first innings total of 489 in the second Test here on Monday.
 
Stand-in captain Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja were at the crease on 6 and 0 respectively at the break.
 
Yashasvi Jaiswal made 58 off 97 balls while his senior opening partner KL Rahul and Sai Sudharsan got out for 22 and 15 respectively. Dhruv Jurel was out for a nought just before tea.
 
India faced 29.5 overs after beginning the day at 9 for no loss.



Nov 24, 2025 11:08 IST
Three killed in suicide attack at paramilitary force HQ in Peshawar
Peshawar: At least three security personnel were killed and two others injured in a suicide attack at a paramilitary force headquarters on Monday in Pakistan’s Peshawar, according to a report.    
Three terrorists were also killed in the early morning attack at the Fron­tier Constabulary (FC) headquarters, Dawn reported. 
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Nov 24, 2025 10:59 IST
15 arrested for using 'pepper spray' on Delhi Police during air pollution protest
The Delhi Police has arrested 15 people on charges of obstructing its personnel and assaulting them, besides blocking the road during a protest at the India Gate over rising air pollution levels in the national capital, an official said on Monday.
 
On Sunday, the situation at the protest escalated as some demonstrators allegedly used pepper spray on police personnel while being removed from the scene, the official added.
 
According to a senior police officer, the protesters had gathered close to the C-Hexagon and were told that their demonstration at that location was obstructing ambulances and medical personnel trying to pass through.



Nov 24, 2025 10:42 IST
S&P pegs India's FY26 GDP growth at 6.5%; tax cuts, lower interest rates to drive consumption
S&P Global Ratings on Monday projected India's economy to grow 6.5 per cent in the current fiscal year and 6.7 per cent in the next, saying tax cuts and monetary policy easing will give a boost to consumption-driven growth.
 
India's real gross domestic product (GDP) is estimated to have grown at the fastest pace in five quarters at 7.8 per cent in the April to June period of current fiscal year. The official data for Q2 (July-September) GDP growth estimates is scheduled to be released on November 28. READ MORE



Nov 24, 2025 10:35 IST
Justice Surya Kant takes oath as 53rd Chief Justice of India
Justice Surya Kant, who has been part of several landmark verdicts, including on abrogation of Article 370 removing Jammu and Kashmir's special status, took oath as the 53rd Chief Justice of India on Monday.
 
He succeeds Justice B R Gavai.
 
President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath to Justice Kant at a brief ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
 
He took the oath in Hindi in the name of God.



Nov 24, 2025 10:01 IST
No respite from pollution woes as Delhi AQI deteriorates to 396
New Delhi: The air quality in the national capital remained in the 'very poor' category on Monday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 396, the Central Pollution Control Board data showed.
Also read: Exclusive: Yogi govt misled Supreme Court on stubble burning, ICAR data shows
 



Nov 24, 2025 10:00 IST
Rupee rises 49 paise to 89.17 against US dollar in early trade
Mumbai: The rupee rebounded on Monday from record lows, rising 49 paise to 89.17 against the greenback in early trade on US dollar selling by banks and a dip in global crude oil prices.
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Nov 24, 2025 09:11 IST
Important cases listed in the Supreme Court on Monday, November 24:
* SC to hear bail pleas of activists Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam and others in the February 2020 Delhi riots case.
* SC to hear plea of Sonam Wangchuk's wife Gitanjali J Angmo challenging the climate activist's detention under the NSA and seeking his release.
* SC to hear suo motu case concerning lack of functional CCTVs in police stations.
* SC to hear plea raising issue of conditions prevailing in jails across the country.
* SC to hear plea concerning front-of-package warning labels on packaged foods.



Nov 24, 2025 08:09 IST
AQI breaches 400-mark near Akshardham area
VIDEO | Delhi: Morning visuals from Akshardham show a thick layer of haze hanging over the area, with the temple mound structure only faintly visible in the background.

As per CPCB data, the AQI here has surpassed the 400 mark, placing the air in the ‘severe’ category.… pic.twitter.com/Ad1gyrTVZZ
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) November 24, 2025



Nov 24, 2025 08:07 IST
AQI in Delhi's Mayur Vihar area recorded at 441
#WATCH | Delhi: Drone visuals around Mayur Vihar and surrounding areas as a layer of toxic smog blankets the city.

AQI (Air Quality Index) in the area is 441, categorised as 'Severe', as claimed by CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board).

(Visuals shot around 6.50 am) pic.twitter.com/YL9DpxKFI2
— ANI (@ANI) November 24, 2025



Nov 24, 2025 07:44 IST
Modi returns from a 3-day visit to South Africa; highlights from G20 Summit
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday returned to India after a three-day visit to South Africa for the G20 and IBSA meetings.
At the G20 Leaders Summit, Modi called for a global compact to prevent misuse of artificial intelligence and made a strong pitch for critical technologies to be human-centric, instead of finance-centric.
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