National Constitution Day 2025

1 National Constitution Day 2025

National Constitution Day , or Samvidhan  Divas  ,  is celebrated every  year on  26 November to commemorate the historic day when  the Constituent Assembly adopted the Constitution of India in 1949.  The day reminds citizens of the unique contribution of the founding fathers of the Constitution and reaffirms the constitutional values ​​that form the basis of India’s democratic structure and system of governance. Although the Constitution was adopted in 1949, Constitution Day was officially declared in 2015. 26 November was chosen because it is the day of adoption of the Constitution. The declaration was made on the occasion of the 125th birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.

2 India awarded the hosting rights for the 2030 Commonwealth Games

India  has been confirmed as the host of the 2030 Commonwealth Games.   India’s name was approved at  the Commonwealth Games General Assembly  in  Glasgow . The 2030 Commonwealth Games will be held in Ahmedabad  , India . Apart from Ahmedabad,  Abuja, Nigeria  was also in the race for hosting, but India was successful in winning the bid. In the Commonwealth Games General Assembly, representatives of 74 Commonwealth member countries and territories approved India’s bid for 2030. India will be hosting the Commonwealth Games for the second time . Earlier,   these games were organised   in  New Delhi in 2010. This  will be the centenary year of the Commonwealth Games .

3 Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed pride at the unveiling of Babasaheb’s statue at UNESCO headquarters in Paris.

4  Army pays tribute to the martyrs of Operation Pawan for the first time

For the first time in 38 years  ,  the Indian Army  will officially pay tribute to the soldiers who died during Operation Pawan  . This operation, conducted in Sri Lanka  between   1987 and 1990,  is considered India’s most complex and challenging external military operation. This long-awaited honor provides national recognition of the bravery displayed by thousands of soldiers during the difficult period of the Tamil-Sinhala conflict. Operation Pawan  began in 1987  when India  deployed the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) in Sri Lanka   under  the Indo-Sri Lanka Accord . The objective was:

• Restoring peace in northern and eastern Sri Lanka
• Disarming armed groups, including the LTTE
• Stabilizing troubled areas

Although the agreement aimed to establish peace,  the LTTE  refused to accept it. The peacekeeping mission devolved into direct warfare. This mission is considered one of India’s most difficult overseas missions.

• 1,171 Indian soldiers were martyred
• More than 3,500 were injured
• Ambushes, guerrilla warfare, and close combat were common
• Many times, due to circumstances, the bodies of the martyrs could not be brought back.

5 Justice Vikram Nath appointed as Executive Chairman of NALSA

President Draupadi Murmu  has nominated  senior Supreme Court judge Justice Vikram Nath  as  the acting chairperson of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA)  . The appointment is in keeping with the convention that this responsibility is given to the senior-most judge after the Chief Justice of India (CJI). The Ministry of Law and Justice confirmed the nomination through a notification dated November 19, 2025, issued under the Legal Services Authorities Act.

6 Gavi and UNICEF sign agreement for affordable malaria vaccine

Gavi (the Vaccine Alliance)  and  UNICEF  announced  a landmark pricing agreement for the R21/Matrix-M™ malaria vaccine  on  24 November 2025  , aiming to significantly increase access and affordability. Malaria still kills nearly half a million children each year, and this initiative is a major step toward protecting an additional seven million children by the end of the decade. The deal was made possible through Gavi’s upfront financial support,  supported by the International Finance Facility for Immunization (IFFIm) . This model helps convert long-term donor commitments into immediately available funds.

7 scientists develop new AI framework for personalized cancer therapy

Scientists at the S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences  have developed   an  artificial intelligence (AI) framework that  could completely transform the  way cancer is understood and treated . According to the Ministry of Science and Technology, this research  is a significant step towards  personalized cancer therapy . Developed in collaboration with  Ashoka University,  this AI framework understands cancer not just by its size or spread, but by its molecular personality . “Cancer is not just a disease of a growing tumor. There are hidden biological programs at work, called hallmarks of cancer. These hallmarks reveal how healthy cells become malignant, how they evade the body’s immunity, and how they resist treatment.” For many years, doctors have relied primarily on staging systems like TNM, which measure the size and spread of tumors. But these systems often don’t explain why two patients with the same stage may have different outcomes. The new AI framework, OncoMark, can read this molecular behavior and predict the cancer’s future behavior. The team at the SN Bose Centre, led by Dr. Shubhasis Haldar and Dr. Debayan Gupta, used OncoMark to analyze 3.1 million single cells from 14 types of cancer. SN Bose is an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DST). The researchers also created synthetic “pseudo-biopsies” representing hallmark-driven tumor states. This helped the AI ​​learn how hallmarks such as metastasis, immune evasion, and genomic instability interact to drive tumor growth and treatment resistance. OncoMark demonstrated over 99 percent accuracy in internal testing and above 96 percent in five independent cohorts. It was validated on 20,000 patient samples, demonstrating its broad utility. According to the research, published in Nature’s journal Communications Biology, this framework can identify which hallmarks are active in a patient’s tumor, allowing doctors to select drugs that target those biological processes.

8 Andhra Pradesh to get 3 new districts, total rises to 29

The Andhra Pradesh  government has  approved the creation of three new districts  in the state , increasing the total number of districts from 26 to 29. The proposal, passed by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, also provides for the creation of five new revenue divisions and one new mandal. This administrative reorganization is being done to ensure better governance, easier access to civic services, and to address local needs. New districts:
Polavaram,
Markapuram,
Madanapalle

9 Major administrative changes in Delhi, 13 districts will be created instead of 11.

Delhi  is preparing for a major administrative restructuring, as the government  moves  to increase the number of revenue districts from 11 to 13. Approved in principle by  the Delhi Cabinet  , this restructuring aims to simplify governance, decentralize administration, and bring essential government services closer to citizens. The changes reflect the capital’s changing demographic needs and the growing demand for faster, more accessible public services. To strengthen local governance,  the number of subdivisions (SDM offices)  will be increased from  33 to 39. This will eliminate the need for citizens to travel long distances for certificates, mutations, registrations, and other essential services.

10 Amur Falcon: The eagle traveled 6,000 kilometers

Every autumn  ,  the skies over Northeast India  witness a remarkable natural spectacle—tens of thousands of  Amur Falcons  depart on their uniquely long migratory flight.   These tiny falcons,  weighing about 150 grams,  cover  5,000 to 6,000 kilometers in less than a week, crossing the vast Arabian Sea  nonstop  on their way to Africa . In   November 2025  , the Wildlife Institute of India (WII)  closely tracked the migratory journey of   three such birds—Apang, Alang, and Ahu. This astonishing journey  from  Tamenglong in Manipur to their wintering grounds in Africa  , recorded with real-time updates,  is an inspiring example of nature’s  unique resilience and sense of direction . On November 11, scientists from the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) fitted lightweight transmitters, weighing approximately 3.5–4 grams—well below the safe limit of 3% of the birds’ body weight—to three Amur falcons. These marked birds—Apang (male), Alang (young female), and Aahu (adult female)—began their migratory journey the very next day.  Their journeys were nothing short of extraordinary —
Apang  covered 6,100 km in 6 days and 8 hours, crossing central India and the Arabian Sea to reach Tanzania.
Alang  flew 5,600 km in 6 days and 14 hours, reaching Kenya.
Aahu , which took a slightly different route via Bangladesh and the Arabian Sea, flew 5,100 km in 5 days and rested in Somalia.

11 IFFI 2025: Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant releases commemorative postage stamp in honour of cinematographer and filmmaker K. Vaikunth

Goa  Chief Minister  Pramod Sawant released  a  commemorative postage stamp honoring legendary cinematographer and filmmaker K. Vaikunth at   the 56th International Film Festival of India   in  Panaji ,  Goa  . Addressing the ceremony in Goa, Mr. Sawant said that K. Vaikunth left an indelible mark on Indian cinema, even before Goa’s association with cinema. The Chief Minister of Goa remembered him as someone whose camera shaped the visual language of classic Indian cinema. He said that Mr. Vaikunth’s unique style simultaneously blended grand spectacle and tender and subtle human emotions. Mr. Vaikunth’s 1977 documentary, ”  Goa Marches On,”  was also screened on the occasion. In a career spanning over five decades, K. Vaikunth worked on over 35 feature films, in addition to numerous commercials and documentaries. He was behind some of the biggest hits like Mere Apne, Bandhan, Mausam, Raaz and Parichay. Mr. Vaikunth passed away on February 9, 2003.

12 Uzbekistan’s 19-year-old Zavokhir Sindarov becomes the youngest Chess World Cup champion

Uzbekistan  ‘s  Zavokhir Sindarov   has become  the youngest player to win the Chess World Cup . He etched his name in history by defeating China’s Wei Yi   in   a  nerve-racking tiebreak finale in Goa on Wednesday . In an event where favorites were eliminated one after another before the knockout stage, Sindarov began the tournament as the 16th seed. Born on December 8, 2005, Zavokhir had a tough time winning the title. Wei Yi and Sindarov qualified for the 2026 Candidates Tournament by reaching the championship round. Zavokhir won the title after defeating the Chinese player in a thrilling match after winning the second 15′ + 10′ rapid tiebreak. The 11th edition of the FIDE World Cup 2025 began on October 28 with 206 players. Sindarov reached the final by defeating his compatriot Nodirbek Yakubboev in the semi-finals, while Wei Yi defeated Andrey Esipenko.

13 National Milk Day

National Milk Day is celebrated  every year on  November 26th  . This day commemorates the birth anniversary of  Dr. Verghese Kurien , India’s ” Father of the White Revolution . ”  The 2025 celebrations not only pay tribute to his visionary leadership but also mark India’s remarkable journey from a milk-deficit nation to the world’s largest milk producer, today accounting for approximately 25% of global production.

14 Renowned South Korean actor Lee Soon Jae passes away at the age of 91

South Korea has lost  one of its most revered cultural icons,  the legendary actor Lee Soon-jae  . His passing at the age of 91 marks the end of a golden era in modern Korean film, television, and theater. In a career spanning more than seven decades, he influenced generations and left an indelible mark for his profound acting ability, sincerity, discipline, and dedication to his craft.   He began his acting career in the early 1960s with the stage play ” Beyond the Horizon ” and quickly became one of Korea’s first generation of actors. He played a crucial role in laying the foundation for modern Korean entertainment. His renowned works include such acclaimed works as “Unstoppable High Kick!”, “Good Morning President,” “Late Blossom,” “Grandpa’s Over Flowers,” “Dear My Friends,” “The Scholar Who Walks the Night,” and “A Thousand Kisses.”