A tiger has settled in Gujarat's Ratanmahal Wildlife Sanctuary after 30 years of extinction, raising revival hopes. Forest officials confirmed the big cat, first recorded on CCTV in February, has remained in Dahod district for nine months, establishing permanent residence. State Forest Minister Arjun Modhwadia declared Gujarat now hosts three big cats including lion, leopard, and tiger. The department relocated herbivores to ensure adequate prey base and has informed the National Tiger Conservation Authority for guidance. Tigers went extinct in Gujarat in 1989. A previous 2019 sighting in Lunawada tehsil ended tragically when the tiger's carcass was discovered after two weeks, dashing earlier revival hopes.

Delhi Police played a video compilation in the Supreme Court opposing activist Sharjeel Imam’s bail plea in the 2020 northeast Delhi riots case. The footage includes inflammatory speeches made by Imam in January 2020, where he allegedly called for cutting off Assam “by any means” and disrupting supply lines. Authorities argue the riots were part of a planned conspiracy, not spontaneous protests after the Citizenship Amendment Act. Imam faces sedition, UAPA, and communal incitement charges. (PC: India Today)

JD(U) leader Nitish Kumar was sworn in as Bihar Chief Minister for a record 10th time at Patna’s Gandhi Maidan, as 26 ministers took oath alongside him. The new cabinet includes one Muslim, Jama Khan, and three women — Shreyasi Singh, Rama Nishad, and Leshi Singh. The coalition government comprises members from BJP, JD(U), LJP (Ram Vilas), HAM (Secular), and Rashtriya Lok Morcha. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other top NDA leaders attended the ceremony. 

At the Dubai Air Show 2025, Russia’s Rostec and United Aircraft Corporation offered India full technology transfer and licensed production of its Su-57 fifth-generation stealth fighter. The deal would allow India to build the aircraft domestically in phases, including engines, AESA radar, stealth components, AI systems, and weapons integration. Vadim Badekha of UAC said India’s technical demands are “completely acceptable.” The move comes ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s December visit to India, underscoring deepening defence ties. (PC: Bloomberg)

In a landmark ruling on a presidential reference under Article 143, the Supreme Court addressed 11 of 14 questions about a Governor’s powers under Articles 200 and 201. The Court held that Governors cannot indefinitely withhold assent to bills — they may assent, return the bill with comments, or reserve it for the President. While Governors do have discretion, their decisions are limited and subject to limited judicial review, particularly if there is unexplained delay. Significantly, the Court rejected fixed timelines for assent and the concept of “deemed assent,” saying that imposing both would violate the separation of powers. (PC: Bar and Bench)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet U.S. Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll in Kyiv, just as reports emerge of a secret 28-point peace proposal jointly drafted by U.S. and Russian officials. The plan reportedly calls for Ukraine to cede its remaining control of the eastern Donbas region, halve its military, limit certain weapons, and reduce Western aid — terms heavily favouring Moscow. Kiev has strongly rejected provisions that undermine its sovereignty. (PC: Reuters)

Jammu and Kashmir's State Investigation Agency raided Kashmir Times' Jammu office Thursday, recovering AK rifle cartridges, pistol rounds, and hand grenade pins during investigations into alleged anti-national activities. Founded in 1954 by Ved Bhasin, the publication has been regarded as pro-separatist. Current editors Anuradha Bhasin Jamwal and Prabodh Jamwal, currently abroad, condemned the raid as a "coordinated attempt to silence independent journalism," asserting that criticizing government isn't inimical to the state. The newspaper stopped printing its Jammu edition in 2021-22 but maintains online operations. Deputy CM Surinder Choudhary urged action only where wrongdoing is established. PDP's Iltija Mufti criticized the raid as "high-handedness," questioning whether all Kashmiris are being labeled anti-national. (PC: The Hindu)

The US approved $92.8m arms sales to India, including Javelin anti-tank missiles ($45.7m) and Excalibur precision artillery projectiles ($47.1m). The Defense Security Cooperation Agency stated these weapons will improve India's capability against current threats while supporting US strategic interests in the Indo-Pacific. This follows Modi-Trump's commitment to advance defense ties and October's framework agreement for expanded cooperation. India is diversifying arms suppliers away from Russia, whose share dropped from 62% to 34% (2017-2023), while US defense trade surged from near-zero to $20bn, making America India's third-largest supplier after Russia and France. The approval coincides with both nations negotiating a trade deal amid easing tensions. (PC: BBC)

Nepal authorities imposed curfew until 8 pm Thursday in Bara District after 'Gen-Z' protesters clashed with police at Simara Chowk. Tensions erupted for the second consecutive day as young demonstrators accused police of failing to arrest individuals named in complaints following Wednesday's clash with CPN-UML cadres. Six Gen-Z supporters were injured November 19, leading to complaints against UML cadres near Simara Airport. Police fired tear gas, halting airport operations and detaining two ward chairs. Protests stem from UML leaders' planned district visit ahead of March 2026 elections. Nepal faces political transition after September uprising forced PM KP Oli's resignation, killing 76 people nationwide. (PC: Hindustan Times & Human Rights Watch)

US President Donald Trump claims he stopped India-Pakistan tensions by threatening 350% tariffs, alleging PM Modi called saying they wouldn't go to war. Trump has repeated this claim over 60 times since May, despite India consistently denying third-party intervention. Speaking at the US-Saudi Investment Forum, Trump stated he threatened both nuclear-armed nations with tariffs to prevent conflict, claiming Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif also thanked him for saving millions of lives. India maintains the ceasefire understanding reached May 10 followed direct DGMO talks after Operation Sindoor targeted terror infrastructure following the Pahalgam attack killing 26 civilians. Trump asserts he used tariffs to settle five of eight wars, claiming no other president would have done this. (PC: NDTV)