Top News Headlines for November 15, 2025
Here's a roundup of the major news stories from November 15, 2025, based on reports from leading sources. I've categorized them for clarity, focusing on key developments in politics, international affairs, sports, and disasters.
India Politics and National News
- NDA Secures Decisive Victory in Bihar Assembly Elections: Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's National Democratic Alliance (NDA) crossed 200 seats in the 243-member Bihar Assembly, overcoming anti-incumbency. The win, led by the Narendra Modi-Nitish Kumar duo, was celebrated in Patna, while the opposition Congress questioned the Election Commission's role and held internal discussions.
- Explosion at Srinagar Police Station Kills Nine: An accidental blast at Nowgam Police Station in Jammu and Kashmir, triggered by seized ammonium nitrate from a terror module, killed nine people (including a tailor) and injured several officers. Funeral prayers were held, and investigations continue.
- Rohini Acharya Quits Politics: RJD leader Lalu Prasad Yadav's daughter announced her exit from active politics amid the Bihar election fallout.
- Supreme Court Probes Judicial Interference in NCLAT Case: The court urged Chief Justice B.R. Gavai to act on a Chennai NCLAT member's recusal due to alleged pressure from a "revered higher judiciary member" in a high-stakes case.
- DPDP Rules 2025 Notified: The government operationalized the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, with new rules emphasizing data privacy and ethical media practices amid concerns over unverified news and infotainment.
World News
- China Advises Against Travel to Japan Amid Taiwan Tensions: Following Tokyo's new premier's comments on a hypothetical Taiwan attack, China issued a travel warning for its citizens. Japan urged Beijing to de-escalate.
- US Ends 43-Day Government Shutdown: President Trump signed a funding bill, averting economic fallout after off-year election losses for Republicans in Virginia and New Jersey highlighted voter economic concerns.
- US Withdraws from WHO: Trump declared U.S. health decisions independent of "global bureaucrats," a move praised by some for prioritizing national sovereignty.
- Sudan Ceasefire in Darfur: Rapid Support Forces accepted a humanitarian truce after capturing El Fasher, though the Sudanese army plans to continue fighting.
- US Boycotts 2025 G20 Summit: Citing persecution of Afrikaners, the U.S. announced no delegates to the Johannesburg event.
Sports
- India's Jadeja Stars in Cricket Test vs South Africa: Ravindra Jadeja took four wickets, leaving South Africa at 93/7 on day two of the first Test in Kolkata. Earlier, South Africa reached 130/5 at lunch.
- India Wins Big at Asian Archery Championship: The country secured two golds and a silver.
Disasters and Weather
| Event | Details | Location | Casualties/Damage |
| Nowgam Police Station Blast | Accidental explosion from seized explosives | Srinagar, India | 9 killed, several injured; station damaged |
| Storm Surges | Rough seas cause fatalities amid high winds | Tenerife, Spain | 3 killed, 15 injured |
| Head-On Truck Collision | Two trucks crash on highway | Pune, Maharashtra, India | 8 killed, 15 injured |
| Mw 6.3 Earthquake | Strikes near historic site, causing widespread damage | Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan | At least 20 killed, hundreds injured; Blue Mosque damaged |
| Typhoon Kalmaegi Landfall | Displaces thousands with heavy rains and winds | Central Visayas, Philippines | At least 2 killed, tens of thousands displaced |
| Tornado | Powerful twister hits tourist area | Albufeira, Portugal | Damage reported; no immediate casualties |
Business and Tech
- Google Expands India Investment: Plans to exceed $15 billion over five years in Andhra Pradesh for data hubs and infrastructure.
- Czech State Budget for Elections: Nearly CZK 3.6 billion allocated for representative bodies and polls, up 11% from 2025.
Other Notable Mentions
- Trump Praised for Highlighting Christian Persecution in Nigeria: A local leader thanked the U.S. president for raising awareness of violence against Christians.
- Cultural Highlight: Mexican writer Gonzalo Celorio wins the 2025 Miguel de Cervantes Prize.
These stories dominated headlines on November 15, with Bihar's election results and the U.S. shutdown resolution leading global coverage.