Following the NDA's landslide Bihar victory, BJP has set its sights on West Bengal's 2026 elections. Celebrations erupted at Bengal BJP offices from Salt Lake to Nandigram, with supporters chanting "Next is Bengal" and distributing sweets. State President Shamik Bhattacharya declared TMC's "visarjan" (immersion) is next, citing smooth Bihar polls versus Bengal's alleged violence. Senior leader Bhupendra Yadav will visit Kolkata for strategy meetings as BJP enters "attack mode." However, TMC dismissed the Bihar result's impact, with spokesperson Kunal Ghosh stating both elections are "completely different." TMC trolled BJP's "Next is West Bengal" tweet with a video saying "Sapne dekhna acchi baath hain" (dreaming is good). Analysts say Bengal's battle has begun.

Security forces on Friday razed the house of Dr Umar Nabi in Pulwama, Jammu & Kashmir. Nabi is accused of orchestrating the November 10 car-bombing near Delhi’s Red Fort that killed 13 people. Investigations reveal he was part of a terror module linked to both Jaish‑e‑Mohammed and Ansar Ghazwat‑ul‑Hind, operating under the guidance of a foreign handler codenamed “Ukasa”. The plot traced back to Turkey in 2022 where the group allegedly trained and communicated via encrypted apps to carry out multi-city attacks. 

India’s cue-sports star Anupama Ramachandran made history by becoming the first woman to secure a major title on the Women’s Snooker League circuit. She clinched the milestone victory in the 2025 event, defeating top international competitors to claim the crown. The win is being hailed as a breakthrough for Indian women’s snooker and a sign of the sport’s growing global depth. Ramachandran credited years of disciplined training and strong support from her coaching team for her success, and expressed hope that her achievement inspires more young women into cue sports. (PC: Instagram)

Cristiano Ronaldo was shown the first red card of his international career during Portugal’s 2025 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Ireland. The incident occurred after Ronaldo’s high-intensity challenge was deemed dangerous by the referee, prompting a straight red that stunned fans and teammates. The match, already tense, shifted dramatically as Portugal had to continue with 10 men. Ronaldo protested the decision, but VAR upheld the call. Despite the setback, Portugal pushed on, relying on their midfield strength to maintain control. The red card has sparked widespread debate among analysts and supporters over its fairness and potential impact on future fixtures.

Early on 14 November 2025, the Kyiv region faced a massive aerial assault as nearly every district came under attack, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko. Six civilians were killed and 35 were injured in the capital’s bombardment. Meanwhile in the southern port city of Chornomorsk, two additional deaths were confirmed after a drone strike hit a market area. Ukrainian officials warn the sustained wave of missiles and drones underscores an intensifying campaign of attacks targeting civilian infrastructure. 

In the high-stakes 2025 by-election for the Jubilee Hills Assembly seat in Hyderabad, the Congress candidate V. Naveen Yadav surged ahead as trends tipped in his favour, sparking celebrations at Gandhi Bhavan. Attendees waved posters inspired by the blockbuster film “Pushpa”, chanting Tag ede lee… Rapa… Rapa… in a symbolic show of momentum. The marked public enthusiasm underscores shifting urban political moods and bolsters the party’s claim of Delhi-style cultural resonance ahead of future elections. 

In the 2025 Bihar Assembly election count for the Raghopur constituency, Tejashwi Yadav of the Rashtriya Janata Dal regained the lead by nearly 10,000 votes after initially trailing. His opponent, Satish Kumar Yadav of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), had held an 8,461-vote advantage early in the count. The reversal is significant in this high-profile seat — a traditional stronghold of the RJD and Yadav’s family legacy. A solid win here would bolster his standing despite his party’s overall weak performance statewide. (PC: Tribune)

Under Tejashwi Yadav’s leadership, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) is projected to lead in just 32 of the 143 seats it contested in the 2025 Bihar elections, marking its second-worst performance in the state’s history. While the RJD still claims the highest vote share among parties—a sign of strong individual margins—it failed to convert votes into seats, suffering a collapse in close contests. At the same time, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Janata Dal (United) (JD(U)) appear set to return to power in a significant win. (PC: NDTV)

In the 2025 Bihar assembly polls, the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) leveraged a combination of targeted welfare schemes—such as depositing ₹10,000 into 1.3 crore women’s accounts and raising old-age pensions—and a compelling campaign narrative warning against the return of “jungle raj” lawlessness. The messaging resonated strongly with women voters, whose turnout surged to over 71% compared with ~63% for men. These factors, along with the strong performance of allied partners like Chirag Paswan’s party, helped consolidate the NDA’s dominance and secure Nitish Kumar another decisive mandate. 

A basic trainer aircraft of the Indian Air Force, the Pilatus PC‑7, crashed on a routine training sortie near Tambaram in Chennai’s Chengalpattu district on 14 November 2025. The pilot successfully ejected and is reported to be safe. Emergency teams reached the site after debris from the aircraft was spotted. A Court of Inquiry has been ordered by the IAF to determine the cause, though the exact crash location and extent of damage are yet to be disclosed. (PC: PTI)