Here are the top news headlines for November 21st, covering national, international, business, and sports events:
National News
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken into custody four more individuals connected to the Delhi terror attack, increasing the total number of arrests to six. These arrests follow an intensification of the investigation into the November 10th Delhi blast case. In Bihar, Nitish Kumar was sworn in as Chief Minister, with 26 ministers, including three women, taking their oaths. Meanwhile, Delhi's air quality has plummeted, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) hitting 400 and categorized as 'severe'. The United States has approved the sale of Excalibur Projectiles and Javelin Missile Systems to India in a deal worth $93 million. Pakistan has extended its ban on Indian aircraft for another month, and India is likely to reciprocate. Goa is set to increase night patrols and ground-level policing in response to a surge in crime. ISRO has successfully conducted an engine restart test on the CE-20 of the Gaganyaan Mission's launch vehicle. The Kerala High Court has capped the number of Sabarimala pilgrims at 75,000 per day.
International News
Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to visit Johannesburg from November 21st to 23rd to participate in the G20 Summit in South Africa. Former US President Trump stated he threatened India and Pakistan with 350% tariffs if they did not resolve their conflict. Gen-Z protests have erupted again in Nepal, leading to the imposition of a curfew. Instagram will begin closing teen accounts in Australia ahead of a social media ban. Trump has signed a bill ordering the Justice Department to release Epstein files. US military officials are in Ukraine for discussions on ending the war. Biafran separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu has been sentenced to life in prison in Nigeria on terrorism charges. Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have killed 33 people, marking an escalation of attacks after a ceasefire. Europe is calling for a role in Ukraine talks amidst a reported US-Russian peace deal.
Business News
The Economic Times reports that GST registration may be suspended for non-compliance. Nineteen new banks have been added for Capital Gains Tax Exemption. The market trading guide suggests buying Max Financial and Eicher Motors for potential gains. The Economic Times also notes the potential for an IPO boom, positioning India's stock market as a listing hub in Asia. ED has attached fresh assets worth over ₹1,400 crore in a case against Anil Ambani's Reliance Group. TPG has agreed to invest $1 billion in TCS's AI data center business, HyperVault. Reliance Industries has halted the import of Russian oil into their SEZ refinery. There was no growth in activity of eight core sectors in India in October 2025, marking a 14-month low. E-commerce firms state they are compliant with dark pattern guidelines.
Sports News
The first Ashes Test between Australia and England begins today in Perth. New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell has replaced Rohit Sharma as the top-ranked ODI batter. Ngidi has been added to the South Africa squad for the second Test against India. Hakimi has won the African Player of the Year award, becoming the first Moroccan to do so since 1998. Lewis Hamilton has dismissed talks of friction with the Ferrari chairman before the Las Vegas GP. Italy needs to beat Northern Ireland, then Wales or Bosnia, to return to the World Cup. Webb denies that an elite official was demoted after raising a complaint. Fabio Wardley hopes for a major heavyweight fight next year.
