Fri Nov 21 12:55:13 UTC 2025: Headline: Indian Air Force Jet Crashes at Dubai Airshow, Pilot Killed

Dubai, UAE – November 21, 2025: Tragedy struck the Dubai Airshow today as an Indian Air Force (IAF) Tejas fighter jet crashed during a flying display, resulting in the death of the pilot. The accident occurred at approximately 2:15 PM local time at Al Makhtoum International Airport, the airshow’s venue. Social media footage shows the aircraft spiraling out of control before crashing and bursting into flames.

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  • Earthquake in West Bengal: Strong tremors were felt across Kolkata and other parts of West Bengal at approximately 10:10 AM. The epicenter is believed to be in Bangladesh.
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  • MGNREGS Workers Protest in Delhi: Workers from Haryana staged a protest in Delhi, claiming they are unable to secure employment under the rural livelihood scheme.
  • Delhi Education Minister Seeks Report on Student Well-being: Following the death of a student, the Delhi Education Minister has requested reports from all schools regarding compliance with CBSE guidelines on psychological well-being.
  • Controversy Over Sanskrit Language: Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin criticized the Union government for disproportionate funding of Sanskrit, calling it a “dead language.”
  • US Denies Ending G20 Boycott: The Trump administration refuted claims that the US would participate in this weekend’s G20 summit in Johannesburg.

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