The Indian Navy has officially commissioned INS Mahe, a new anti-submarine warfare ship, at a ceremony in Mumbai. The event was attended by Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi, highlighting cooperation between the Indian armed forces.

INS Mahe is the first of the Mahe-class shallow water ships, built entirely in India at Cochin Shipyard Limited. Around 80% of its parts are made in India, showing the country’s push for self-reliance in defense manufacturing. The ship is 78 metres long, weighs about 1,100 tonnes, and is designed for coastal and shallow water operations, where larger ships cannot operate easily.

The ship uses a diesel-engine water-jet system, which gives it speed and stealth. Its main job is to detect and fight submarines near India’s coasts, but it can also do underwater surveillance, mine-laying, coastal patrols, and low-intensity operations. INS Mahe carries lightweight torpedoes and anti-submarine rockets to attack enemy submarines. It also has modern sonar and radar systems, and special design features to reduce noise and remain hidden underwater.

The name Mahe comes from a small coastal town in Kerala, connecting the ship to India’s maritime heritage. Its crest shows an “Urumi”, a flexible sword from the Kalarippayattu martial art, symbolizing agility and precision. The ship’s mascot is a cheetah, representing speed, and its motto is “Silent Hunters”, reflecting its quiet operations under the sea.

Naval officials said that commissioning INS Mahe strengthens India’s coastal defense and shows that the country can build modern warships locally. The ship is the first of eight Mahe-class vessels planned by Cochin Shipyard, which will gradually replace older ships in the Navy’s shallow-water anti-submarine fleet.

INS Mahe is an important addition to India’s naval capabilities, combining speed, stealth, and advanced technology to protect the country’s coastline from underwater threats.

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At COP30 in Belém, Brazil, countries pledged stronger action against deforestation and agreed to increase climate adaptation funds. However, they fell short of committing to a concrete plan to phase out fossil fuels, drawing criticism from climate activists.

The US government’s Department of Government Efficiency, better known as DOGE, has quietly shut down, eight months before it was supposed to end in July 2026. The move comes without much public announcement, surprising many who had been following the high-profile project.

“The agency doesn’t exist anymore,” said Scott Kupor, director at the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). DOGE was created to make the federal government run more smoothly, cut unnecessary rules, and save money.

The agency was launched earlier this year with much excitement. Elon Musk was involved in its early days and described it as a chainsaw for bureaucracy, signaling big changes in how the government works. DOGE claimed to have saved tens of billions of dollars, but experts say it’s hard to verify these numbers because detailed reports were not made public.

With DOGE closing, its work will now be handled by other government offices. The OPM has taken over several functions, and the hiring freeze that DOGE had started has ended. Many of its employees have moved to other government roles. For example, Joe Gebbia, the co-founder of Airbnb, is now leading a new project called the National Design Studio, which aims to modernize government websites. Others have joined departments like Health and Human Services and the State Department.

Although DOGE is gone, officials say its main goals, making the government more efficient, reducing unnecessary rules, and restructuring the workforce, will continue through other programs.

DOGE’s early closure shows how even high-profile government projects can quietly disappear, leaving behind some achievements, questions, and small changes in how the government works.

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Just a few days ago, news of Dharmendra’s illness had sent waves of worry across the nation, and his improving health had offered fans a gentle sense of relief. Today, that fear became real, as the legendary actor passed away today, at his Mumbai residence. He was 89. Known fondly as the “He-Man of Bollywood,” Dharmendra’s career spanned over six decades, leaving audiences with unforgettable characters across action, romance, comedy, and family dramas.

In recent weeks, the actor had been battling health issues, including severe breathlessness, which led to hospitalisation at Breach Candy Hospital. After his discharge, he continued treatment at home. While earlier rumours of his death had caused confusion, his family had reassured fans that he was stable and recovering.

Dharmendra’s career is highlighted by a string of unforgettable films. He became a cultural icon with Sholay (1975), where his role as Veeru remains legendary, and rose as a romantic-action hero in Phool Aur Patthar (1966). His comic brilliance shone in Chupke Chupke (1975) and Seeta Aur Geeta (1972), while family audiences loved him in the musical drama Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973). Action lovers celebrated him in Rakhwala (1971), enjoyed his lively humor and heroics in Jugnu (1973), and later charmed audiences once again in the Yamla Pagla Deewana series (2011–2018) with his sons. These films reflect his versatility, energy, and enduring appeal.

Beyond the screen, Dharmendra was admired for his warmth, humility, and generosity. As India bids farewell to him, the nation mourns not just an actor, but a man whose life celebrated courage, love, and joy. Though he is no longer with us, his films, spirit, and the memories he created will live on forever. The He-Man may have left this world, but he will never leave the hearts of those who loved him.

All the family members, close friends, and colleagues gathered to support one another. Among them were his wife Hema Malini, sons Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol, and daughter Esha Deol, alongside other film industry stalwarts including Amitabh Bachchan and Aamir Khan, who paid their final respects at the Pawan Hans Crematorium in Mumbai.

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A violent attack on Pakistan’s Frontier Constabulary headquarters in Peshawar on Monday morning left several officers injured, officials said. The assault involved suicide bombers and armed gunmen.

Police said the first attacker detonated explosives at the main gate, while two others entered the compound and opened fire, leading to a clash with security forces. Local residents reported hearing loud explosions and gunfire, and videos on social media showed armed personnel moving quickly into the building.

The city police, supported by the army, sealed the area to prevent the attackers from escaping. Authorities conducted a clearance operation to ensure the safety of the premises.

Several officers were injured and taken to Lady Reading Hospital for treatment, with reports indicating that a total of five people were affected.

No group has claimed responsibility yet. However, the use of suicide bombers and coordinated armed attackers is similar to tactics used by militant groups in the region.

The attack comes amid rising militant activity in parts of Pakistan, particularly near the border with Afghanistan. Security officials have asked the public to stay calm and said investigations are ongoing to identify the attackers.

Traffic and civilian movement near the area were restricted while security forces secured the headquarters and surrounding neighborhoods. Authorities remain on high alert to prevent further incidents.

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Justice Surya Kant was sworn in on Monday as the 53rd Chief Justice of India at a ceremony in Rashtrapati Bhavan, where President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath. The event was attended by top leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan, reflecting the significance of the transition at the country’s highest court.

Born in a small village in Haryana’s Hisar district, Surya Kant’s journey from a local lawyer to the country’s top judge is marked by steady hard work and a reputation for fairness. After completing his law degree from Maharishi Dayanand University in 1984, he began practising in the Hisar district courts, eventually rising to become Haryana’s youngest Advocate General in 2000.

He went on to serve as a judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court in 2004, later became Chief Justice of the Himachal Pradesh High Court in 2018, and joined the Supreme Court in 2019. Over the years, he has authored and contributed to more than 300 judgments, many dealing with constitutional issues and public interest matters. He was part of benches that heard key cases such as the Article 370 challenge and the Pegasus spyware allegations.

After taking charge, Justice Kant acknowledged the challenges ahead, most importantly, the heavy backlog of nearly 90,000 cases. He stressed the need to reduce delays, revive the importance of high courts, and expand the use of technology and mediation to make justice faster and more accessible for ordinary citizens.

With a tenure lasting till February 2027, Justice Surya Kant is expected to lead a crucial phase for the judiciary, one that balances tradition with urgent reforms and aims to make the Supreme Court more responsive to people’s needs.

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A low-pressure system over the South Andaman Sea is expected to strengthen into a cyclonic storm named Senyar over the southeast Bay of Bengal in the coming days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. The storm, meaning “lion,” has been named by the UAE.

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are expected to receive very heavy rain, with 105–204 mm of rainfall in 24 hours, along with wind gusts of up to 65 km/h between November 24 and 25. Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Mahe are also likely to see heavy to very heavy rainfall from November 23 to 25. Other areas under rainfall alert include Lakshadweep, coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, and Rayalaseema.

The IMD has issued an orange alert for Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and the islands. Residents can expect thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds in both coastal and inland regions. Fishermen have been advised to stay off the seas in Kerala, Lakshadweep, the Comorin region, the Gulf of Mannar, Sri Lanka’s coast, and parts of the central Bay of Bengal until November 25–28.

Several districts in Tamil Nadu, including Ramanathapuram, Kallakurichi, Thoothukudi, Mayiladuthurai, Thanjavur, Pudukottai, Trichy, Nagapattinam, Sivagangai, and Virudhunagar,have declared school holidays due to heavy rain.

While meteorologists expect the system to form over the Bay of Bengal around November 26, it is too early to predict whether it will hit the Tamil Nadu–Andhra Pradesh coast or move north toward Odisha or Bangladesh.

Authorities have urged residents to stay alert, monitor official updates, avoid venturing into rough seas, and follow safety instructions until the storm passes.

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Heavy floods in Vietnam have claimed 90 lives, leaving many stranded on rooftops. Torrential rains since late October have caused landslides and blocked highways, disrupting communities and rescue efforts, as authorities struggle to reach affected areas.

New Delhi witnessed a chaotic turn during an anti-pollution protest near India Gate on Sunday, as demonstrators reportedly used chilli (pepper) spray against police officers. Authorities have arrested 15 participants for their alleged involvement in the violent clash.

The protest was organised to draw attention to Delhi’s deteriorating air quality, which remains in the “very poor” category. On Monday morning, the city’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 397, with more than half of its 39 monitoring stations recording values above 400. Such readings indicate severe pollution, raising health concerns for residents, especially children and the elderly.

Police said tensions escalated when protesters refused repeated requests to clear the road. Barricades had been set up to ensure ambulances and emergency vehicles could pass through, but a section of the crowd resisted. Officers attempted to remove those blocking the road, which led to some protesters sitting down and ultimately spraying chilli pepper on the police. Three to four officers were injured and are receiving treatment at Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital.

The Delhi Coordination Committee for Clean Air, which supported the demonstration, criticised the government’s approach, claiming that temporary measures like water sprinkling and cloud seeding do not address the root causes of pollution.

Adding to the controversy, images from the protest showed a few demonstrators carrying posters and raising slogans in support of Maoist leader Madvi Hidma. Police have said they are investigating how these unrelated slogans appeared during an environmental protest.

An FIR has been filed under multiple sections, including obstruction of government work, and those detained are being processed at the Parliament Street Police Station.

Despite the violent turn, organisers emphasised that the protest’s core aim was to raise awareness about Delhi’s toxic air, urging authorities to implement long-term solutions to protect public health. With air pollution levels showing no immediate signs of easing, public demonstrations are likely to continue, reflecting widespread frustration over environmental and health concerns in the capital.

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Steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal is moving his financial base out of the UK, relocating to Switzerland and spending more time in Dubai, as Labour’s proposed wealth and inheritance tax reforms spark concern among the ultra-rich and raise questions about Britain’s investment appeal.