Top News Headlines - November 20, 2025
Here's a roundup of the biggest stories making headlines today around the world:
🇮🇳 India & South Asia
- Nitish Kumar sworn in as Bihar Chief Minister for a record 10th time in Patna, heading a new NDA government with fresh cabinet inductions.
- NIA arrests four more suspects in the November 10 car bombing near Delhi's Red Fort that killed 13; total arrests now six.
- Supreme Court hears bail pleas in the 2020 Delhi riots case involving Umar Khalid and others; arguments highlight concerns over "anti-national activities."
- Raids on Kashmir Times office spark accusations of intimidation against independent media.
🇺🇸 United States
- President Trump signs bill requiring release of all DOJ files on Jeffrey Epstein within 30 days, amid ongoing controversy and public pressure.
- Markets rally as Nvidia reports strong earnings, easing AI sector fears; Wall Street futures up ahead of delayed U.S. jobs data.
- State funeral for former Vice President Dick Cheney underway in Washington, with notable absences including Trump and Vance.
🌍 World News
- Deadly 6.3 earthquake hits northern Afghanistan, killing at least 20, injuring hundreds, and damaging the historic Blue Mosque.
- Typhoon Kalmaegi slams Philippines, claiming lives and displacing tens of thousands in Central Visayas.
- Ongoing tensions: Fresh Israeli strikes in Gaza reported despite ceasefire; Sudanese forces signal continued fighting in Darfur.
- G20 summit preparations in South Africa overshadowed by protests and a U.S. boycott.
📈 Business & Tech
- Global stocks surge on Nvidia's results; Bitcoin struggles below $92,000.
- Fed rate cut bets fade as key U.S. employment report delayed to December.
🏆 Sports
- Viswanathan Anand confirmed for Jerusalem Masters 2025 chess tournament.
- India A advances to Rising Stars Asia Cup semifinals.