Headlines of the Day 26-November-2025

The Hindu, PIB, Indian Express

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Assam proposes jail term, heavy fines for polygamy




The Hindu(Page1)





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Toxic air is a year-round blight in 60% of Indian districts: study


The Hindu(Page1)GS3(Environment)
Arunachal Pradesh is an integral and inalienable part of India: MEA



The Hindu (Page4)
GS2(IR)
Caste must not be allowed to divide us, whatever the circumstance: CJI
The Hindu (Page4)

GS2(Governance)
Police, HCs must deal with incidents of hate speech: SCThe Hindu(Page4)GS2(Governance)
Guru Tegh Bahadur set an ideal of bravery, says ModiThe Hindu(Page5)
GS1(History)
Custodial torture: SC rapsgovt. over CCTV complianceThe Hindu(Page6)GS2(Governance)
SC upholds dismissal of Christian officer from Indian Army

The Hindu(Page6)
GS3(Defence)



India-U.K. military drill picks up intensity in RajasthanThe Hindu(Page6)


GS3(Defence)
Army chief pays homage to Operation Pawan bravehearts
The Hindu(Page6)GS3(Defence)

Manual scavenging deaths: High Court orders aid to families



The Hindu(Page6)GS1(Social Issues)
For Assam tea, erratic climate and stagnant prices present a crisis


The Hindu(Page7)
GS3)Environment/Economy)
Why did Hayli Gubbi erupt now?The Hindu(Page7)
GS1(Geography)
Cuban garThe Hindu(Page7)
GS3(Species )
Trump-MbS summit — $1 trillion among friends

The Hindu(Page8)


GS2(IR)

A landmark law in 2013, it needs a spine in 2025The Hindu(Page8)

GS1(Social Issues)

Decoding personality rights in the age of AI
The Hindu(Page9)GS3(Science and Tech)
What does the draft Seeds Bill entail?


The Hindu(Page10)






GS2(Governance )/GS3(Economy)

What is the row over selecting Head of Police Force in T.N.?



The Hindu(Page10)
GS2(Governance )
Publish or perish: making sense of India’s research fraud epidemicThe Hindu(Page11)


GS2(Governance )/GS3(Science and Tech)
‘Rupee is Asia’s worst performing currency’ 

Net FDI negative for second straight month in September

As trade deficit with Japan tops $12 bn, India to discuss non-tariff measures
The Hindu(Page11)



The Hindu(Page11)


The Hindu(Page11)



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GS3(Economy)


GS3(Economy)
Troop shortfall, Army looks to raise Agniveer vacancies to 1 lakh a year
Indian Express(Page1)
GS3(Defence)

After PM’ Modi’s directions on Jal Jeevan Mission irregularities, Centre imposes Rs 129 crore penalty/recoveryIndian Express(Page6)GS2(Governance)
C Raja Mohan writes: Trump’s Ukraine peace plan is audacious. India has a stake in its success
Indian Express(Page10)GS2(IR)

Indian Constitution went beyond Western notions. This is why it has endured

On the journey to Viksit Bharat, our ideal guide is the Constitution
Indian Express(Page10)




Indian Express(Page10)
GS2(Polity and Governance)



GS2(Polity and Governance)
NCST chairperson Antar Singh Arya: Can’t displace people from tiger reserves without due rehabilitation, relocationIndian Express(Page13)GS3(Environment)
IIT Kharagpur unveils ‘Impact RISE’ initiative for societal change


Indian Express(Page13)GS2(Governance/GS3=Economy)
Hayli Gubbi eruption: volcanic ash and the grave risk it poses to aviation safety, explainedIndian Express(Page15)


GS1(Geography)
Tejas crash: Need for & risks in high-performance air manoeuvres

Indian Express(Page15)GS3(Defence)
Why do pigeons have a good sense of direction?Indian Express(Page15)GS3(Species )
How a one-week social media break can benefit mental health of young adults

Indian Express(Page15)

GS2(Health)
India’s Q2 GDP growth seen above RBI’s 7% forecast, but data may contain some noiseIndian Express(Page17)GS3(Economy)
Innovate, break into markets through quality: CEA Nageswaran to MSMEsIndian Express(Page17)
GS3(Economy)
Sanchar Saathi Helps Recover over 50,000 Phones in October 2025, Strengthening Digital Security NationwidePIBGS2(Governance)
INDIA – NEPAL JOINT EXERCISE SURYAKIRAN XIX – 2025 COMMENCES TODAYPIBGS3(Defence)
 

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