Russia has offered India technology transfer for its fifth-generation Su-57 stealth fighter jet at Dubai Air Show 2025. Rostec CEO Sergey Chemezov emphasized strong bilateral relations, stating Moscow remains ready to supply whatever military equipment India requires. Vadim Badekha, UAC Director General, confirmed India's technical concerns regarding Su-57 have been positively addressed. Rosoboronexport is offering both license production and staged manufacturing transition to India, including technology transfer for advanced systems like engines, AESA radar, AI elements, and low-signature technologies. The twin-engine Su-57, Russia's answer to American F-35 jets, is designed for air superiority and attack missions. This offer comes during External Affairs Minister Jaishankar's Russia visit. (PC: Bloomberg)

A 16-year-old student of St Columba School in Delhi, Shourya Patil, died by suicide after jumping from Rajendra Place Metro Station. His father alleges that Shourya faced sustained mockery and emotional abuse by teachers, including a public rebuke when he fell during a dance rehearsal. One teacher allegedly told him, “cry as much as you want, it doesn’t matter to me.” The police have registered an FIR for abetment to suicide. In his suicide note, Shourya blamed specific staff members and expressed a wish to donate his organs. 

Delhi Police opposed Sharjeel Imam's Supreme Court bail plea, with ASG V Raju alleging the accused sought "regime change." Raju stated that intellectual terrorists are more dangerous than ground-level operatives, particularly those educated with state funding who turn to nefarious activities. The police played inflammatory speeches where Imam allegedly called for violent protests, discussed separating Assam via the "chicken neck" corridor, and provoked Muslims on issues including Kashmir, triple talaq, and Babri Masjid. Imam, along with Umar Khalid and others, faces UAPA charges for allegedly masterminding the 2020 Delhi riots during CAA-NRC protests that killed 53 people. The Delhi High Court previously denied bail, citing conspiratorial violence under protest garb. (PC: PTI)

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested four more prime accused in connection with the November 10 car blast near Delhi’s Red Fort, bringing the total number of detainees to six. The newly arrested include Dr Muzammil Shakeel Ganai (Pulwama), Dr Adeel Ahmed Rather (Anantnag), Dr Shaheen Saeed (Lucknow), and Mufti Irfan Ahmad Wagay (Shopian). According to the NIA, these suspects played “significant roles” in planning and executing the attack, contributing to logistics and on-ground facilitation. The four were taken into custody from Srinagar on production orders from the Patiala House Court. (PC: PTI)

The State Investigation Agency (SIA) of Jammu & Kashmir Police raided Kashmir Times' Jammu office on November 20, seizing AK-47 cartridges, pistol rounds, and hand-grenade pins. Authorities launched the probe following an FIR accusing the newspaper and its promoters of “anti-national” activities. Kashmir Times’ editors, Anuradha Bhasin and Prabodh Jamwal, called the raid a “coordinated attempt to silence independent journalism,” asserting that criticizing the government is not disloyalty. Deputy CM Surinder Singh Choudhary cautioned that action should be based on concrete wrongdoing, not used to intimidate. (PC: ANI)

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has urged Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to stop the Special Intensive Revision of the voter list. She said Booth Level Officers are being “pushed to submit incorrect or incomplete entries” due to fear and pressure. Banerjee accused the CEO’s office of threatening BLOs instead of helping them. She said the rushed and unclear process is harming officials and could remove genuine voters. She also referred to the suicide of a BLO in Jalpaiguri. Banerjee warned that continuing the exercise without changes will hurt officials and citizens.

India captain Shubman Gill has been ruled out of the second Test against South Africa in Guwahati due to a neck spasm. Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak said the team already has a new No.4 ready if Gill cannot play. Dhruv Jurel batted at No.4 in Kolkata and may take the role again. Gill will undergo a final fitness test on Friday, but doctors fear the injury could return during the match. Kotak said Gill is recovering well but may need more rest. India must win the Test to avoid a rare home series loss to South Africa. (PC: HT)

Top US military officials arrived in Kyiv to discuss ways to end the war with Russia. The team is led by US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll. They will meet President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday. Reports say the US and Russia have drafted a new peace plan that asks Ukraine to give up land and cut its army. Washington and Moscow have not confirmed this. Ukraine and European leaders warn they will not accept any plan that looks like surrender. The visit comes after a Russian strike killed 26 people in Ternopil. Talks may include a possible ceasefire. (PC: BBC)

The Delhi Police told the Supreme Court that the 2020 Delhi riots accused, including Sharjeel Imam and Umar Khalid, are “more dangerous” because they are “intellectuals” guiding larger plans. Arguing against their bail pleas, Additional Solicitor General SV Raju said such “intellectuals” pose a greater threat than ground-level terrorists. He claimed the anti-CAA protests were designed for regime change and economic disruption. Parts of Imam’s speech were played in court, showing calls for road blockades and cutting links to the Northeast. The bench asked why the full video was not shown. The Supreme Court will continue the hearing on Friday. (PC: NDTV)

A group of foreign tourists in Rajasthan went viral after they danced to the hit Bollywood song Chunari Chunari at a petrol pump. The moment began when a tractor driver at the station played the popular track at high volume. The tourists, who were on a bike trip, quickly joined in and started dancing. People nearby watched, smiled, and filmed the impromptu performance. The clip was shared on Instagram by vlogger explore_with_bali and has gained wide attention. Social media users praised the tourists’ love for Indian music. Chunari Chunari is a classic song from the 1999 film Biwi No. 1.