National News

56th IFFI Closing

• The 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) concluded with a grand closing ceremony on 28 November 2025 at Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium in Panaji, Goa.

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44th India International Trade Fair (IITF) – Closing

• The 44th India International Trade Fair concluded at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
• On the final day of the fair, awards were presented across various categories.

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Approval of TEX-RAMPS Scheme

• The Central Government has approved the Textiles-Focused Research, Assessment, Monitoring, Planning and Start-up (TEX-RAMPS) scheme.
• Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh stated that under TEX-RAMPS, research, data, and innovation will work together to strengthen India’s textile sector.

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Economy and Banking

$250 Million Global Brand Fund by IGF

• The India Global Forum (IGF) has launched a dedicated $250 million fund to help Indian consumer and industrial brands expand into global markets.

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World Bank Approves New Projects

• The World Bank has approved the use of innovative digital solutions to improve the quality of education in Punjab and to enhance the income of small and marginal farmers in Maharashtra.
• Under these projects, digital innovations will be used to strengthen education in Punjab and boost farmers’ income in Maharashtra.

State Specific News

Assam Prohibition of Polygamy Bill, 2025

• The Assam Legislative Assembly has passed the Assam Prohibition of Polygamy Bill, 2025.
• The bill aims to strengthen marital responsibility and ensure the protection of women.
• Introduced on the first day of the Winter Session, the bill makes it a punishable offence to enter into a second marriage without legally dissolving the first one.

International News

Concerns Over Violence Against Children in Pakistan

• An organisation working on minority rights has expressed serious concern over rising violence against children in Pakistan.

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Announcement of a Voluntary Military Service Programme

• French President Emmanuel Macron has announced the launch of a new voluntary military service programme for young citizens.

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Security Emergency Declared in Nigeria

• Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has declared a nationwide security emergency.
• The announcement came after attacks in the states of Kebbi, Borno, Zamfara, Niger, Yobe, and Kwara, where dozens of civilians were killed.

U.S.–Russia Mission to the International Space Station

• Three astronauts from the United States and Russia have launched a mission to the International Space Station (ISS) using a Russian spacecraft.

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Honors and Awards

‘The Spirits Business Awards 2025’

• Camikara has won the ‘Global Brand of the Year’ award at The Spirits Business Awards 2025 held in London.
• It is the first Indian rum to win this award.
• The rum is produced by Piccadilly Distilleries and is known for being crafted from pure sugarcane juice.

Important days

135th Death Anniversary of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule

• The death anniversary of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule is observed on 28 November, and 28 November 2025 marks his 135th death anniversary.

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Sports News

Deepti Sharma Becomes the Costliest Indian Player in WPL 2026

• India’s star all-rounder Deepti Sharma became the most expensive Indian player in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 mega auction, after UP Warriorz purchased her for ₹3.20 crore using the Right to Match (RTM) card.

World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2025

• India’s 10-year-old Giovanna De Sequeira won a bronze medal in the Under-28 kg category at the World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2025 held in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

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BCCI’s ‘Color Partner’

• Asian Paints has entered into a three-year partnership with the BCCI, becoming the official ‘Color Partner’ of Indian cricket.
• The deal is worth approximately ₹45 crore and will cover over 110 matches across men’s, women’s, and domestic cricket.

Environment News

Cyclonic Storm 'Ditwa'

• The IMD has issued an alert for the coastal districts of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Andhra Pradesh in the southwest Bay of Bengal due to Cyclonic Storm 'Ditwa'.

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