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Sunday, November 23, 2025
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Topic: New Delhi

Taliban’s welcome is justified by pragmatism. It’s also full of moral fault lines

The reverence and applause for the Taliban, a regime that denies Afghan women education, their freedom, and the very right to exist with dignity, was chilling.

Policymakers dismiss common currency idea, say BRICS to become ‘talk shop’ if expanded without focus

India will take over chairmanship of BRICS+ grouping in 2026, against the backdrop of the United States’ ‘protectionism’ threatening to upend decades of multilateral consensus.

India seeks consular access for Russian PoW in Ukraine custody. But his potential return is complicated

Majoti Sahil Mohamed Hussein, who claims Indian nationality, is a PoW in Ukraine after surrendering on frontlines. His fate may rely on Moscow requesting his return. 

Delhi’s first central tissue bank to reduce treatment cost by 25-30%, benefit patients

Tissues will be collected from donors—living or deceased—after proper consent. They undergo strict screening for infections such as HIV and hepatitis, followed by sterilisation and preservation.

Bangladeshi hilsa is coming to India ahead of Durga Puja, as a ‘mark of enduring friendship’

Demand for hilsa fish grows in India during Durga Puja. Bangladesh is largest exporter of hilsa & India biggest importer. The fish is intrinsically tied to Bengali culture. 

EU political & security body to make 1st India visit as partners look to expand ties amid global turmoil

India–EU relations gain strategic edge amid Delhi–Washington chill, even as Brussels strikes a market-access deal with the US.

India-Singapore step up ties amid global headwinds: What’s on agenda for PM Wong’s visit

Lawrence Wong is arriving on a 3-day visit between 2-4 September. The visit is set to see Singapore expand its targeted investments in India to $20-billion a year.

Centre appoints Army ex-vice chief Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani as military adviser to NSC Secretariat

New Delhi: Former Indian Army Vice Chief Lt Gen N.S. Raja Subramani (Retd) has been appointed the new Military Advisor (MA) to the National...

India to set up defence wing in Fiji to boost Pacific presence amid China’s growing footprint

According to MEA, a defence attaché will be posted at high commission in Suva, covering Pacific Island nations. The move follows talks between PM Modi & Fijian PM Sitiveni Rabuka.

Once a public treasure, heritage library that witnessed freedom struggle wastes away in Chandni Chowk

Delhi civic body official says audit needed and ‘distorted internal dynamics, repeated complaints of mismanagement of funds from the library compelled MCD to restrict funding’.

On Camera

New labour codes are a simplification that’s been long overdue. Its a strategic shift

Imposition of formal rights and digital compliance mechanisms introduces new expectations for both employers and workers. This transition will require sustained awareness efforts.

At Charcha 2025: Local entrepreneurship, not just big IT, will drive next wave of distributed AI work

While global corporations setting up GCCs in India continue to express confidence in availability of skilled AI engineers, the panel argued that India’s real challenge lies elsewhere.

From a small Kangra village to Tejas cockpit: IAF fighter pilot Namansh Syal’s journey cut short

Wing Commander Namansh Syal is survived by his wife, their 6-year-old daughter and his mother. Back in his native village, relatives and neighbours wait for his remains for last rites.

A tribute to Tejas. India’s delay culture is the real enemy in the skies

It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.