Sun Nov 23 12:41:28 UTC 2025: ## India Celebrates Blind Women’s T20 World Cup Win, National News in Brief
Colombo, Sri Lanka – November 23, 2025 – India secured a historic victory in the inaugural Blind Women’s Twenty20 World Cup, defeating Nepal by seven wickets in the final held at the P. Sara Oval in Colombo. Opting to bowl first, India restricted Nepal to 114 for 5 before chasing down the target of 117 with ease in just 12 overs.
New Delhi, India – The Ministry of Home Affairs clarified that the Central government has no plans to introduce a constitutional amendment bill to bring Chandigarh under Article 240. Discussions regarding streamlining the law-making process for the Union Territory are still ongoing.
United Nations – Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the urgent need to reform the UN Security Council, stating it is no longer optional but a necessity. He called for a unified message from the India-Brazil-South Africa (IBSA) forum to push for changes in global governance institutions.
New Delhi, India – The Congress party criticized the BJP over the deaths of booth-level officers involved in the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in several states, alleging the exercise is a form of “imposed oppression” and harassment of citizens.
New Delhi, India – Justice Surya Kant is set to be sworn in as the 53rd Chief Justice of India on Monday, succeeding Justice B.R. Gavai. Justice Kant has been involved in landmark cases including the abrogation of Article 370 and the Pegasus spyware investigation.
Coimbatore, India – The remains of Wing Commander Namansh Syal, who tragically died in a Tejas aircraft crash during the Dubai Air Show, were repatriated to Air Force Station, Sulur, where IAF officials and local authorities paid their respects.
Haryana, India – Haryana Director General of Police O.P. Singh has ordered strict legal action against singers promoting gun culture among the youth, emphasizing they should be treated as “criminals.” This follows the success of “Operation Trackdown,” a campaign targeting criminals in the state.
New Delhi, India – India and Israel are exploring a phased implementation of their proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to expedite benefits for trade communities in both countries, according to Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal.
Washington D.C., USA – The US government insisted that its proposal regarding Ukraine is official policy, refuting claims by senators that Secretary of State Marco Rubio described it as a Russian “wish list.”
South Africa – In sports news, K.L. Rahul has been appointed as India’s captain for the upcoming three-match ODI series against South Africa, replacing the injured Shubman Gill.
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