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Author: NewsLounge Desk | Category: National & Global News | Read Time: 7 Minutes

Welcome to your daily briefing. Today is a day of mixed emotions for India—mourning a cinematic legend, celebrating a historic cricket win, and witnessing major shifts in the judiciary and financial markets.

Here is the comprehensive analysis of today’s top 10 trending stories.

1. Legend Lost: Dharmendra, The ‘He-Man’ of Bollywood, Passes Away at 89

Veteran actor Dharmendra Deol, fondly known as the “He-Man” of Indian cinema, passed away today at his Juhu residence in Mumbai after a prolonged illness. He was 89.

Reports confirm he breathed his last surrounded by family, including his wife Hema Malini and sons Sunny and Bobby Deol. His last rites were performed this afternoon at the Pawan Hans Crematorium in Vile Parle, attended by a massive crowd of fans and industry icons like Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Amitabh Bachchan.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted a tribute, calling his death an “irreparable loss to the cultural world.” With over 300 films, from Sholay to Chupke Chupke, his legacy defined the “golden era” of Bollywood, bridging the gap between rural and urban India.

2. Justice Surya Kant Takes Oath as 53rd Chief Justice of India

In a grand ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan, Justice Surya Kant was sworn in as the 53rd Chief Justice of India (CJI) by President Droupadi Murmu.

He succeeds Justice B.R. Gavai and will serve a tenure of approximately 15 months, retiring in February 2027. In his first address, CJI Kant highlighted two critical goals: reducing the staggering backlog of 5 crore pending cases and implementing “mediation” as a primary tool for dispute resolution. He emphasized that while justice must not be delayed, it must also not be “hurried and buried.”

3. Tejas Jet Crash in Dubai: HAL Breaks Silence

Following the shocking crash of a Tejas fighter jet during an aerial display at the Dubai Air Show last Friday, the manufacturer, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), issued its first official statement today.

HAL described the incident as an “isolated occurrence due to exceptional circumstances” and firmly stated that it reflects no flaw in the aircraft’s fundamental design. The crash unfortunately resulted in the death of Wing Commander Namansh Syal. HAL shares, which dipped early morning, recovered slightly after the company assured investors that future delivery schedules to the IAF would not be affected.

4. Gold Market Crash: Prices Drop by ₹1,500 in a Single Day

Gold prices witnessed one of the sharpest single-day corrections of 2025 today, sending shockwaves through the jewellery market right in the middle of the wedding season.

On the MCX (Multi Commodity Exchange), gold futures tanked by over ₹1,500 per 10 grams, dropping to the ₹71,000 levels, while silver saw a decline of ₹1,200 per kg. Analysts attribute this crash to a sudden strengthening of the US Dollar and a “dampening” of hopes for a US Federal Reserve interest rate cut in December. For Indian families planning weddings, this drop is viewed as a major buying opportunity.

5. Miss Universe 2025: Mexico’s Fátima Bosch Wins; India Misses Top 12

The 74th Miss Universe pageant concluded with Fátima Bosch of Mexico taking home the crown. The 25-year-old advocate for mental health from Tabasco won hearts with her answer on “inclusive beauty,” securing Mexico’s fourth title.

India’s representative, Manika Vishwakarma, performed gracefully but unfortunately did not make it to the Top 12 semi-finalists. Despite the loss, the event is trending heavily on social media, particularly for the “National Costume” round where AI-driven designs stole the show.

In a landmark victory for para-sports, the Indian Women’s Cricket Team for the Blind defeated Nepal by 7 wickets to lift the inaugural T20 World Cup title.

Playing at the Police Gymkhana Ground, Nepal set a target of 114 runs, which India chased down with ease in just 12.1 overs. Khula Sharir was the star of the chase, remaining unbeaten on 44 runs. The “Women in Blue” remained completely unbeaten throughout the tournament, showcasing incredible dominance against teams like Australia and Pakistan.

7. 1990 IAF Killings: Yasin Malik Identified by Key Eyewitness

A special TADA court in Jammu witnessed a major breakthrough in the 35-year-old case involving the killing of four Indian Air Force personnel.

A key prosecution witness (an ex-IAF staffer) positively identified separatist leader Yasin Malik as the main shooter who opened fire on IAF officers in Rawalpora, Srinagar, on January 25, 1990. This testimony significantly strengthens the CBI’s case against Malik, who is already serving a life sentence in a terror-funding case. Legal experts believe a verdict could now be imminent.

8. Gamer Heartbreak: Nvidia Delays GeForce NOW India Launch to 2026

Nvidia has officially confirmed that the highly anticipated launch of its cloud gaming service, GeForce NOW, in India has been pushed back.

Originally slated for November 2025, the service is now expected to go live in Q1 2026. Nvidia stated that the construction of their dedicated “local server infrastructure” in India is taking longer than expected. The company emphasized they do not want to launch with high latency by relying on foreign servers, leaving millions of gamers waiting longer for high-end cloud gaming.

9. Guru Tegh Bahadur Martyrdom Day: Confusion Over Holiday Dates

States across North India are observing Shaheedi Diwas (Martyrdom Day) of the ninth Sikh Guru, Guru Tegh Bahadur, though dates vary by region.

Punjab and Chandigarh are observing the public holiday today (Nov 24), with schools and government offices closed. However, the Delhi government has declared the public holiday for tomorrow (Tuesday, Nov 25). Gurudwaras, especially Sis Ganj Sahib in Delhi, are witnessing massive footfall as devotees pay tribute to the Guru who sacrificed his life to protect religious freedom in 1675.

10. Toxic Gas Leak in Rajasthan: 24 Hospitalized in Sikar

Panic struck the industrial town of Sikar, Rajasthan, when a toxic gas leak from an illegal waste site left over two dozen people hospitalized.

Residents reported a pungent smell late last night, which was traced to a dump yard where chemical waste was being burnt illegally. 24 people were rushed to the hospital, including 15 children who were playing nearby. The district administration has sealed the factory responsible, and the Pollution Control Board has launched a high-level probe. All victims are reportedly stable.