Daily Top Current Affairs of the day for 25th November 2025
- Justice Surya Kant sworn in as the 53rd Chief Justice of India.President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Justice Surya Kant succeeds Justice B. R. Gavai. His tenure is expected to focus on judicial transparency, pendency reduction, and tech-driven reforms.
- Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2025 – Chandigarh Governance Shift. The Bill proposes bringing Chandigarh under Article 240, enabling Presidential regulations for its governance, similar to other Union Territories. Aimed at administrative uniformity, improved governance, and clarity in Centre–UT relations.
- Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025 tabled. Key provisions: Cost-reflective tariffs to reduce DISCOM losses. Multiple licensees in distribution to promote competition.Rationalisation of cross-subsidies.Stronger regulatory oversight to modernise India’s power sector.
- Justice Vikram Nath appointed Executive Chairman of NALSA.NALSA (established under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987) ensures free legal aid to weaker sections.Focus areas: legal awareness, fast-track justice, victim compensation, and Lok Adalats.
- IIM Ranchi receives AMBA accreditation & 4 Palmes of Excellence. Gains global recognition for its MBA and executive education standards. The 4 Palmes of Excellence place it among top global business schools with significant international influence.
- Telangana targets Net-Zero by 2047. Vision document “Telangana Rising by 2047” launched. Focus: clean energy, green industries, EV adoption, climate-smart mobility, and circular economy.Goal: Make Telangana a global sustainability leader.
- Andhra Pradesh to issue Smart Family Cards by June 2026.Covers 1.4 crore families.QR-coded smart cards will integrate all welfare benefits under a single digital interface.Aims: real-time monitoring, leak-proof delivery, and targeted distribution of schemes.
- India issues demarche to China. Government raised concerns in Beijing and New Delhi regarding the issue of an Arunachal Pradesh resident transiting through China. India reiterated its stance on the individual’s identity and territorial integrity.
- India reopens Tourist Visas for Chinese Nationals from 24 July 2025.Ends a five-year suspension imposed after 2020 border tensions and COVID-19. Seen as a step toward gradual stabilisation of India–China relations and boosting tourism.
- Bangladesh seeks extradition of former PM Sheikh Hasina from India. Dhaka formally requested extradition following her death sentence by the International Crimes Tribunal. Marks a serious diplomatic moment between the two nations.
- Hezbollah Commander Haytham Ali Tabatabai killed in Israeli strike. Incident raises fresh concerns about the future of the fragile ceasefire in the region.
- Irish fashion legend Paul Costelloe passes away at 80. Celebrated globally for shaping modern Irish and European fashion over five decades.
- Government pushes for renewable energy investments. New guidelines from MNRE expected soon for green hydrogen, rooftop solar, and biofuel expansion. Seen as a part of long-term climate commitment.
- PM Modi congratulates Indian Women’s Kabaddi Team. India wins the Kabaddi World Cup 2025, reaffirming dominance in the sport.
- Pranjali Prashant Dhumal wins gold at Deaflympics (Tokyo). Clinches gold in Women’s 25m Pistol event.
- Italy wins its 4th Davis Cup title.Defeats Spain 2–0. Third consecutive win for Italy, cementing its supremacy in world tennis.
📝 Summary for Quick Revision
- Justice Surya Kant becomes the 53rd CJI.
- Chandigarh may come under Article 240 via the 131st Constitutional Amendment Bill.
- Electricity Amendment Bill aims at power sector reform.
- Justice Vikram Nath appointed NALSA Executive Chairman.
- IIM Ranchi gains AMBA accreditation & 4 Palmes.
- Telangana announces Net-Zero mission for 2047.
- AP to issue QR-based Smart Family Cards.
- India demarches China over Arunachal woman transit case.
- India reopens tourist visas for Chinese nationals.
- Bangladesh seeks Hasina’s extradition.
- Italy wins Davis Cup; India shines in Kabaddi & Shooting.