National News - India
PM Narendra Modi to Felicitate Women's World Cup Winning Squad
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will felicitate India's victorious Women's ODI World Cup squad in New Delhi on the evening of November 5, 2025. The team, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, secured the nation's maiden Women's World Cup title by defeating South Africa by 52 runs in the final on November 2. The felicitation follows an invitation from the Prime Minister's Office and is reminiscent of the reception held for the men's T20 World Cup-winning team in 2024.
Guru Nanak Jayanti Celebrated Across the Nation
India celebrates Guru Nanak Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism, today, November 5, 2025. The day, also known as Prakash Utsav or Gurpurab, coincides with Kartik Purnima. In observance of the gazetted holiday, schools, government offices, and banks are closed in many states, particularly in North India. The Indian stock market, including the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), will also remain closed for trading.
DGCA Proposes Changes to Air Ticket Refund Norms
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has proposed changes to air ticket refund regulations, suggesting that passengers should face no cancellation charges if a flight is cancelled within 48 hours of booking. This move aims to provide greater flexibility and protection for air travelers. The proposal is part of a broader review of passenger-centric policies being undertaken by the aviation regulator.
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Regional Spotlight
West Bengal: Political Turmoil Over Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Electoral Rolls
West Bengal is witnessing significant political friction over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee led a rally in Kolkata, accusing the BJP and the Election Commission (EC) of using the SIR for "silent, invisible rigging" ahead of the 2026 Assembly polls. She warned that the central government's fall would be "inevitable" if a single genuine voter's name is deleted.
Countering this, Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari led a 'Parivartan Yatra', demanding the proper execution of the SIR to deport illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators. The BJP has accused the ruling Trinamool Congress of protecting illegal immigrants for vote-bank politics. The situation has been marred by tragedy, with at least two individuals reportedly dying by suicide, allegedly due to panic and stress over errors in their identity documents during the verification process.
An Election Commission team has arrived in the state to review the exercise.
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Uttar Pradesh: Focus on 'Viksit UP-2047' and GIMS Expansion
The Uttar Pradesh government has received over 7.2 million suggestions from the public for its 'Viksit Uttar Pradesh-2047' Vision Document as of November 4. The initiative, which aims to crowdsource ideas for the state's development, will remain open for public input until November 15. The highest number of suggestions have been for the agriculture and education sectors.
In other news, the state government has approved a major expansion for the Government Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS) in Greater Noida. The project includes the construction of a new 56-acre medical college campus to enhance patient care and medical education in the region. Meanwhile, the holy city of Varanasi is celebrating Dev Deepawali today, an event coinciding with Kartik Purnima where lakhs of earthen lamps will illuminate the ghats of the Ganga river.
Assam: Border Security and Crime in Focus
A two-day Assam Rifles Inspector Generals' Conference concluded on Tuesday, with a strong emphasis on maintaining and enhancing security along the frontiers, particularly the Indo-Myanmar border. The conference, chaired by Lieutenant General Vikas Lakhera, discussed strategies to improve the force's combat potential.
On a grim note, a Class 7 student was allegedly gang-raped in the Tinsukia district while returning home from school on Monday. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident, which has sparked outrage in the community.
International Desk
Pakistan: Opposition Announces Nationwide Campaign for Constitutional Supremacy
A coalition of six opposition parties in Pakistan, under the banner of Tehreek Tahaffuz-i-Aeen Pakistan, has announced the launch of a countrywide campaign for the supremacy of the Constitution. The campaign will kick off with a public meeting in Hyderabad on November 14. Leaders from parties including the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) have criticized the current government, alleging it was installed through a "bogus election."
In a separate development, hundreds of Sikh pilgrims from India crossed the Wagah-Attari border into Pakistan on Tuesday to participate in a 10-day festival marking the 556th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak. This is the first major crossing of pilgrims since border tensions escalated in May.
Bangladesh: Envoy Highlights Improved Ties with Pakistan
Bangladesh's High Commissioner to Pakistan, Iqbal Hussain Khan, has stated that relations between the two countries have improved since the ouster of Sheikh Hasina's government in August 2024. Speaking at an event, the diplomat emphasized the need to establish direct sea links between Karachi and Chittagong to boost trade and reduce transit time. He also noted that efforts are underway to resume direct flights, which have been affected by airspace bans between India and Pakistan.
Sports Update
Cricket: Pakistan Edges Out South Africa in ODI Thriller
Pakistan secured a thrilling two-wicket victory over a second-string South Africa team in the first One-Day International (ODI) on November 4 in Faisalabad. Chasing a target of 264, Pakistan reached the finish line with just two balls to spare. Half-centuries from Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha were crucial for the home side's victory. For South Africa, debutant Lhuan-dre Pretorius and the returning Quinton de Kock both scored fifties. With this win, Pakistan takes a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
"What initially seemed like a comfortable win for the home team turned into a nail-biting finish, making for an electrifying contest." - Match Report Snippet.
Upcoming Cricket Action
- India vs Australia: India is set to face Australia in the fourth T20I on Thursday, looking to take a 2-1 lead in the series. Australia will be without Travis Head, who has returned home for Ashes preparations.
- West Indies in New Zealand: The West Indies tour of New Zealand is scheduled to begin today, November 5, with a T20I match.
- WPL 2026 Retentions: The five franchises of the Women's Premier League (WPL) are set to announce their player retentions for the 2026 season today.
References
Note: This is a compilation of news from various sources. The URLs listed below were accessed on November 5, 2025.
- https://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/womens-world-cup-pm-modi-to-felicitate-indian-squad-on-november-5/article68833811.ece
- https://www.jagranjosh.com/general-knowledge/5-november-2025-school-holiday-school-closed-tomorrow-in-these-states-due-to-guru-nanak-jayanti-and-rain-1730799839-1
- https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/stock-market-holiday-in-nov-will-nse-bse-remain-open-on-gurupurab-2025-11730761158581.html
- https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/suvendu-adhikari-leads-parivartan-yatra-rally-demands-proper-execution-of-sir-in-west-bengal/article68833814.ece
- https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/kolkata/happening-today-in-bengal-ec-team-arrives-to-review-sir-roll-out-panic-suicides-to-give-fresh-ammo-to-tmc-9650761/
- https://www.organiser.org/Encyc/2025/11/5/308119/West-Bengal-TMC-protecting-infiltrators-Suvendu-Adhikari-slams-Mamata-Banerjee-over-protest-announcement-on-SIR.html
- https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/mamata-tears-into-bjp-ec-over-sir-warns-of-modi-govts-fall-if-one-eligible-voter-struck-off-rolls/
- https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/howrah-man-dies-by-suicide-over-spelling-error-in-id-amid-sir-exercise-in-west-bengal-2774810-2025-11-05
- https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/bjp-directs-cadre-to-stay-vigilant-in-sensitive-pockets-in-up-during-sir/articleshow/114945480.cms
- https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/over-72l-suggestions-in-for-viksit-up-2047/articleshow/114945625.cms
- https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/noida-news/after-up-govt-nod-gims-gr-noida-set-for-major-upgrade-101730796324021.html
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- https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/assam-rifles-emphasizes-on-border-security/articleshow/114945645.cms
- https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/girl-gang-raped-in-assams-tinsukia-while-returning-from-school/article68833817.ece
- https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/bangladeshs-envoy-says-ties-with-pakistan-improved-since-hasinas-ouster/article68833821.ece
- https://www.dawn.com/news/1911467/opposition-accuses-federal-govt-of-dismantling-constitution
- https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/sikh-pilgrims-from-india-enter-pakistan-first-major-crossing-since-pahalgam-attack/article68833819.ece
- https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/pakistan-vs-south-africa-highlights-1st-odi-pakistan-survive-late-scare-win-by-2-wickets-2784534.html
- https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pak-vs-sa-2025-1st-odi-match-report-scorecard-471231
- https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/pak-vs-sa-highlights-pak-beat-sa-by-2-wickets-full-scorecard-101730761158581.html
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- https://www.crex.live/series/upcoming-cricket-series
- https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/wpl-2026-retention-purse-price-slab-and-all-you-need-to-know-2774811-2025-11-05
