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)

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is on track for a landslide win in the Bihar Assembly polls, having already crossed the 200-seat mark in early counts. Meanwhile the opposition Mahagathbandhan has suffered a dramatic collapse, losing ground even in its strongholds such as Raghopur. The result reflects voter endorsement of the two-engine government model led by Nitish Kumar, reinforced by strong support from women, youth and backward communities. (PC: India Today)

A car laden with explosives detonated near the Red Fort metro station in New Delhi, killing at least eight people and injuring around 20. The incident is being investigated as a terror act under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, with the National Investigation Agency (NIA) taking over the probe amid links to a suspected module connected to Jaish‑e‑Mohammed. Authorities also revealed massive arms and explosives caches found in a related operation in Faridabad, suggesting the blast may be the culmination of a coordinated terror network. (PC: NDTV)

Sheikh Hasina is facing a verdict next Monday in her trial for alleged crimes against humanity linked to the mid-2024 student protest crackdown, while she remains in exile in India. Ahead of the ruling, urban unrest has surged in Dhaka: over 30 crude bomb explosions and several bus arson attacks were reported on November 12 alone. Authorities have massively stepped up security—deploying paramilitary units, tightening checkpoints and restricting public gatherings—to prevent escalation of violence during this politically sensitive moment. (PC: Reuters)

National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has surpassed both exit-poll forecasts and Amit Shah’s own prediction of 160-180 seats in the 243-member Bihar assembly elections, according to early figures from the Election Commission of India. The alliance was leading on over 180 seats shortly after counting began, significantly outperforming the upper range of most projections that stretched to 172 seats. Meanwhile the opposition Mahagathbandhan alliance lagged behind, struggling to cross even 60 seats in initial trends. (PC: PTI)

The newly-launched Jan Suraaj party led by Prashant Kishor entered the 2025 Bihar Legislative Assembly election with high expectations but is now showing zero leads in all 238 contested seats, according to early trends from NDTV. The party had briefly led in four seats at the start of counting but rapidly lost ground as the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) surged ahead and crossed the majority mark within hours. The outcome indicates that Jan Suraaj has struggled to translate its digital traction into electoral gains and suggests the NDA’s dominance remains intact this cycle. (PC: NDTV)

The Bihar Legislative Assembly elections, held in two phases on November 6 and 11 for all 243 seats, have registered a record voter turnout—approximately 66.9 % overall, making it the highest in the state’s history. With the Election Commission of India citing final figures, political analysts interpret the engagement as a strong signal of public will ahead of the full results. The outcome is widely viewed as a critical barometer for the popularity of the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance and its future prospects, including implications for national politics. Voting pattern and turnout trends may also reshape caste and regional dynamics for the upcoming decade. (PC: The Hindu)

BBC has formally apologised to Donald Trump for presenting in a Panorama episode what appeared to be a continuous excerpt of his 2021 speech, when in fact it was stitched together from separate segments — an edit the broadcaster called an “error of judgment”. Despite its apology, the BBC rejected Trump’s demand for compensation, stating there is no basis for a defamation claim, as the edit did not meet legal criteria for defamation. Trump’s legal team has not yet filed a lawsuit, despite the broadcaster receiving a letter demanding action by Friday, Nov 14. (PC: India Today)

Blue Origin achieved a historic milestone, successfully launching its New Glenn rocket carrying NASA's twin Escapade spacecraft to Mars and landing its reusable first-stage booster for the first time. The 98-meter rocket lifted off from Florida's Cape Canaveral after four-day weather delays, deploying Mars orbiters Blue and Gold destined to arrive in 2027. Staff erupted in celebration as the booster landed upright on a platform 375 miles offshore in the Atlantic Ocean, a feat never accomplished before with such a large rocket by Jeff Bezos's company. The orbiters will study solar wind's interaction with Mars's magnetic environment and atmospheric escape. Elon Musk congratulated the achievement, intensifying the billionaire space race between Blue Origin and SpaceX.

Kyiv experienced a massive Russian airstrike on Friday morning, with explosions hitting nearly every district across the Ukrainian capital. Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported fires and damage in eight of ten districts, with residential buildings and critical infrastructure targeted. At least 11 people were wounded, including five hospitalized among them a pregnant woman and one man in extremely serious condition. A fire erupted on a five-story residential building's roof in Solomyansky district near Kyiv's international airport. Tymur Tkachenko, head of the city's military administration, confirmed many high-rises were damaged throughout the capital. Heating infrastructure was destroyed, leaving parts of Desnyansky district without heat, while water and electricity disruptions were anticipated citywide. (PC: The Guardian & France 24 English)