Top News Headlines for November 14, 2025
Here's the latest roundup of major global and regional stories, updated as of today.
US & Politics
- Government Shutdown Averted: President Trump signs a temporary funding bill, ending a 43-day partial shutdown — the longest in U.S. history. The deal extends funding through mid-January, with ongoing disputes over border border security and H-1B visa reforms. Indian professionals remain the largest group of H-1B recipients.
- Mass Self-Deportations Reported: The Department of Homeland Security claims over 1.6 million immigrants have voluntarily left the U.S. since new policies took effect. California faces federal criticism for issuing driver’s licenses to undocumented residents.
- SNAP Fraud Exposed: Over 186,000 deceased individuals still receiving food assistance benefits, according to internal audits. Reforms are under review.
India
- NDA Wins Big in Bihar: The BJP-led alliance secures a commanding majority in Bihar Assembly elections, with vote counting underway. Early trends show NDA crossing 140 seats; opposition Mahagathbandhan struggles below 35.
- Delhi Blast Aftermath: NIA demolishes home of key suspect Dr. Umar Nabi in Pulwama. Raids continue across Kashmir targeting al-Qaida-linked funding networks. Supreme Court slams Delhi govt over air pollution crisis: "Even masks aren’t enough."
- Deadly Highway Pile-Up: 8 killed, 14 injured in a 25-vehicle crash on the Pune-Mumbai Expressway due to dense fog.
World
- Gaza Oil Shipment Report: 25 countries accused of supplying oil to Israel since Oct 2023, potentially violating international law. Report launched at COP30 in Brazil.
- Ukraine Nuclear Graft Probe: Justice Minister suspended amid corruption allegations at state energy firm Energoatom. Case involves aides close to President Zelenskyy.
- China-Japan Tensions: Beijing issues travel warning for Japan, citing "safety risks." Japanese officials call it "baseless."
Sports
- India vs South Africa Test: Jasprit Bumrah takes 5/42 as India bowls out SA for 159 on Day 1 in Kolkata. India ends day at 84/2.
- Archery Breakthrough: Indian recurve team defeats South Korea in shoot-off to win Asian Championships gold — first in 18 years.
- Messi to Visit India: Confirmed for December 13 in Hyderabad as part of "GOAT India Tour 2025."
Tech & Business
- ChatGPT 5.1 Released: OpenAI launches upgraded model with faster reasoning and better multilingual support.
- Mahindra-Manulife Insurance JV: ₹3,600 crore partnership to launch life and general insurance products in India.