Top news of the day: Proposal on Chandigarh doesn’t alter administrative structure, MHA clarifies; India wins inaugural Blind T20 Women’s World Cup

Proposal on Chandigarh doesn’t alter administrative structure, no final decision yet: MHA

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) stated on Sunday (November 23, 2025) that the Centre has no intention of introducing a constitutional amendment bill to bring Chandigarh under Article 240 of the Constitution. No final decision has been made, it said, adding that the proposal to simplify the Central Government’s law-making process for the Union Territory of Chandigarh is still under consideration.

Indian women lift inaugural Blind T20 women’s World Cup

India on Sunday (November 23, 2025) won the inaugural T20 blind women’s world cup after defeating Nepal by seven wickets in the final played at the P Sara oval in Colombo. India restricted Nepal to 114 for 5 after opting to bowl and then coasted to 117 for 3 in just 12 overs to win the title.

UNSC reforms no longer an option, but a necessity: PM Modi at IBSA meet

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (November 23, 2025) said the reform of the UN Security Council was no longer an option, but a necessity and asserted that the India-Brazil-South Africa troika should send a clear message for changes to institutions of global governance.

SIR not reform but imposed oppression: Congress after death of some booth-level officers

The Congress on Sunday (November 23, 2025) targeted the BJP over the death of some booth-level officers engaged in the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in various States, terming the exercise an “imposed oppression” and a “deliberate ploy under which citizens are being harassed”.

Justice Surya Kant to take oath as 53rd Chief Justice of India on November 24

Justice Surya Kant, who has been part of several landmark verdicts and orders on abrogation of Article 370 removing Jammu and Kashmir’s special status, Bihar electoral rolls revision and Pegasus spyware case, will on Monday (November 24, 2025) take oath as the 53rd Chief Justice of India. He will succeed Justice B.R. Gavai, who demits office this evening.

Tejas crash at Dubai Air Show: Tributes paid to Wing Commander Namansh Syal at Sulur Air Force Station

Mortal remains of Wing Commander Namansh Syal, who tragically lost his life in a Tejas aircraft crash during the Dubai Air Show, was brought to the Air Force Station, Sulur near Coimbatore on Sunday (November 23, 2025) morning. IAF officials, Coimbatore district Collector Pavankumar G. Giriyappanavar, and Coimbatore district Superintendent of Police K. Karthikeyan paid their respects to the deceased fighter pilot.

Haryana DGP calls for action against singers promoting gang culture

Haryana Director General of Police O.P. Singh has stressed strict legal action against singers promoting gun culture among the youth, saying that they should be treated as “criminals”. Mr. Singh made the remarks in a letter to his subordinates on Sunday (November 23, 2025) to congratulate them on the success of “Operation Trackdown”, a special campaign to track down criminals, being carried out for the past 18 days in the State.

India, Israel may implement proposed FTA in two phases

India and Israel are considering implementing their proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in two phases to ensure early benefits for the trade community of both countries, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Sunday (November 23, 2025).

U.S. denies pushing Russian ‘wish list’ as Ukraine plan

Washington insisted on Saturday (November 22, 2025) that its Ukraine proposal is indeed official U.S. policy, denying claims by a group of senators that U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told them the document under discussion is just a Russian “wish list.”

IND vs SA ODI series: K.L. Rahul named captain

Senior batter K.L. Rahul was on Sunday (November 23, 2025) named as India’s captain for the upcoming three-match ODI series against South Africa. Rahul was handed the reigns of the team after regular skipper Shubman Gill has been ruled out of the series with a neck injury that he sustained during the first Test against South Africa in Kolkata.