Tue Nov 18 12:57:01 UTC 2025: Summary:

Today’s news from The Hindu (November 18, 2025) covers a range of national and international issues. Key stories include: the killing of a Maoist leader and his wife by police in Andhra Pradesh; the NIA securing custody of an accused in the Red Fort car bombing; the Supreme Court hearing bail pleas in the 2020 Delhi riots case; a CBI probe confirming torture in a police custody case in Jammu and Kashmir; the Supreme Court rejecting a PIL on air pollution; Congress criticizing the Election Commission; aid being provided to families of Indian Hajj pilgrims killed in Saudi Arabia; and the UN commenting on the verdict against Bangladesh’s ousted Prime Minister.

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National and International News Roundup: November 18, 2025

New Delhi, India – A roundup of today’s top news:

  • Maoist Leader Killed in Andhra Pradesh: Police in Andhra Pradesh have reportedly killed Maoist leader Madvi Hidma, also known as Santosh, along with his wife and four others in an exchange of fire.
  • Red Fort Bombing Suspect in Custody: Jasir Bilal, an alleged co-conspirator in the Red Fort car bombing, has been remanded to 10 days of NIA custody.
  • Delhi Riots Bail Pleas Debated: The Supreme Court heard arguments on the bail pleas of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, and others accused in the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots. The Delhi Police argued against their release, citing the riots as “pre-planned.”
  • CBI Confirms Custodial Torture: An investigation into the alleged custodial torture of a Jammu and Kashmir Police constable has confirmed that he sustained multiple injuries consistent with beating and torture.
  • Air Pollution PIL Rejected: The Supreme Court declined to hear a fresh PIL seeking immediate action on rising air pollution levels, but allowed the petitioner to intervene in an existing case.
  • Congress Criticizes Election Commission: The Congress party has intensified its criticism of the Election Commission, alleging bias and demanding a demonstration of impartiality.
  • Saudi Arabia Pilgrimage Tragedy: The Indian Consulate in Jeddah has established a camp office in Medina to assist families affected by a bus accident that killed 44 Indian Hajj pilgrims.
  • UN Comments on Bangladesh Verdict: The United Nations has acknowledged the verdict against Bangladesh’s ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on charges of crimes against humanity, while expressing concern about the death penalty.

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