Top News Headlines for November 12, 2025
As of today, headlines focus on the deepening probe into the Delhi Red Fort blast, the U.S. House voting to end the historic government shutdown, ongoing Delhi-NCR air pollution crisis, and global security concerns from blasts in Pakistan and elsewhere. Here's a curated summary across categories.
India News
- Delhi Red Fort Blast Probe Intensifies: The NIA has taken over the investigation into Monday's car explosion that killed 12 and injured over 20 near Red Fort Metro Station. Nine suspects detained from Kanpur; three more doctors from Faridabad's Al-Falah University arrested for alleged terror links, with 2,900 kg of explosives seized. PM Modi met survivors, vowing perpetrators "will not be spared."
- Bomb Scare on Air India Express Flight: A threat to the Mumbai-Varanasi flight led to evacuation and checks at multiple airports; no explosives found, but heightened security persists amid Red Fort fallout.
- Delhi-NCR AQI Remains 'Severe': Pollution triggers GRAP-3 measures, banning construction and mining; Wazirpur, Bawana worst-hit. Schools shift to hybrid mode; health alerts issued.
- Bihar Elections: Exit Polls Favor NDA: Phase 2 saw 67% turnout; Tejashwi Yadav predicts RJD gains, slams media over fake Dharmendra death hoax.
- Gujarat Pharma Factory Blast: Boiler explosion in Bharuch kills 2, injures 20; probe underway.
- SC Acquits Nithari Accused Surendra Koli: Final conviction overturned; Koli released after 19 years.
- Election Rolls Revision Challenged: SC hears pleas against ECI's SIR; over 37 crore forms distributed.
- Hajj Quota Agreement with Saudi: India secures 175,025 slots for 2026 pilgrims.
- Maoist Leaders' Mothers Appeal for Surrender: Video plea from Chhattisgarh after minister's village visit.
World News
- U.S. House Votes to End Shutdown: Bipartisan bill passes, funding government through Jan. 30 after 43 days—the longest in history. Trump to sign; courts close temporarily to minimize impacts.
- Pakistan Court Suicide Bombing: 12 killed, 27 injured outside Islamabad district court; interior minister blames cross-border threats.
- U.S. Strikes on Drug Boats: Pentagon hits alleged cartel vessels in Caribbean; UK suspends intel sharing over civilian risks.
- Antarctica's Hektoria Glacier Vanishes: Lost half its ice in two months; Greenland sheets melting rapidly amid climate crisis.
- UAE National Security Drill: Three-day exercise across emirates; no photography allowed.
- COP30 Protests in Brazil: Demonstrators breach venue; small islands demand action.
- Global Leaders Condemn Delhi Blast: U.S., China, Japan, Israel express shock.
Business & Economy
- Sensex Up 595 Points, Nifty at 25,876: IT and auto sectors lead gains; Asian Paints, Tech Mahindra top performers.
- Unemployment Dips to 5.2%: July-Sep quarter shows urban salaried job rise.
- Gold Prices Steady: 24-carat at ₹75,000/10g amid global cues.
- Tata Motors CV Lists: Commercial vehicle arm debuts on exchanges.
- Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2025: 24 authors honored.
Sports
- Dhruv Jurel to Open for India vs South Africa: Wicketkeeper-batter replaces Nitish Kumar Reddy in Test opener.
- Women’s T20 Blind World Cup Begins: India hosts; Jyoti Singh captains junior hockey team for Chile event.
- ATP Finals: Musetti Beats De Minaur: Italian advances in Turin.
- Siliguri Stadium Named After Richa Ghosh: Honors World Cup winner. (from prior context, but aligned)
Other Notable Mentions
- Northern Lights Visible in Southern U.S.: Aurora seen as far as Florida due to solar storm; another chance tonight.
- World Pneumonia Day: WHO highlights it as top infectious killer.
- Dharmendra Health Update: Esha Deol confirms veteran actor is stable.
- National Education Day: Marks Maulana Azad's birth anniversary.