Tue Nov 26 01:17:20 UTC 2024: **News Headlines: November 26, 2024**

**Politics:**

* **Trump Prosecution Dropped:** Special counsel Jack Smith moved to dismiss the case against President-elect Donald Trump for attempting to overturn the 2020 election, citing Justice Department policy protecting sitting presidents from prosecution.
* **India Celebrates Constitution Day:** President Droupadi Murmu will address a special Parliament session marking the Constitution’s 75th anniversary.
* **Mewar Succession Dispute:** Tensions flared in Udaipur after BJP MLA Vishvaraj Singh was named titular head of the Mewar royal family, leading to clashes outside the City Palace.

**India Domestic Affairs:**

* **Delhi-NCR Schools Shift to Hybrid Learning:** Following a Supreme Court review, schools in Delhi-NCR will adopt a hybrid learning model due to air pollution.
* **PAN 2.0 Project Launched:** The government announced a ₹1,435 crore project to make the PAN a universal business identifier.
* **One Nation One Subscription Scheme Approved:** The Union Cabinet approved a ₹6,000 crore scheme providing nationwide access to scholarly research.
* **ICSE Exam Dates Announced:** The CISCE announced the 2025 exam dates for ICSE Class 10 and ISC Class 12.

**International Affairs:**

* **Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Imminent:** A ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war appears close, according to the White House.
* **UK Reiterates Long-Term Indo-Pacific Engagement:** The UK government reaffirmed its long-term commitment to the Indo-Pacific region.
* **Protests Erupt in Bangladesh Following ISKCON Leader’s Arrest:** Protests broke out in Dhaka following the arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das, the leader of ISKCON in Bangladesh.
* **Global Treaty to Curb Plastic Pollution:** A UN-mediated treaty to address plastic pollution is nearing completion, with the final round of negotiations set for December 1st.

**Business & Sports:**

* **Zomato Joins Sensex:** Shares of Zomato surged after the company was announced as a new addition to the BSE benchmark Sensex, replacing JSW Steel.
* **IPL Auction Favors Pacers:** Pacers dominated the second day of the IPL player auction, accounting for a significant portion of the ₹175.20 crore total spent.
* **US Women’s Soccer Goalkeeper Retires:** Alyssa Naeher, Olympic gold medalist and renowned goalkeeper, announced her retirement from international soccer.

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