Fire and rescue teams at the site where an Indian Air Force LCA Tejas aircraft crashed in Dubai during the Air Show on November 21, 2025. Photo: X/@DXBMediaOffice
IAF’s Tejas fighter jet crashes at Dubai Air Show; pilot killed
An Indian Air Force Tejas fighter jet crashed during a flying display at the Dubai Airshow 2025 on Friday (November 21, 2025), claiming the life of the pilot. The accident happened at approximately 14:15 local time at Al Makhtoum International Airport, which is the venue of the Airshow. Viral images on social media show the plane spinning out of control just above the ground, bursting into flames on impact and gliding for a short distance before being engulfed in flames.
Labor laws passed by Parliament in 2020 come into force today
The long-awaited four labor laws that were passed by Parliament in 2020 were implemented from Friday (November 21, 2025). “Today, our government enacted four labor codes. It is one of the most comprehensive and progressive labor reforms since independence. It greatly empowers our workers. It also greatly simplifies compliance with the government’s DodraE and Naren’ Business requirements. post on X.
Strong tremors were felt in Kolkata, other parts of West Bengal
Strong tremors were felt in Kolkata and other parts of West Bengal around 10:10 am on Friday (November 21, 2025). Although the epicenter is said to be in Bangladesh, the people of West Bengal felt tremors for a few seconds in many parts of the state. Videos of furniture and ceiling fans shaking in homes and offices have gone viral on social media from across West Bengal. Many offices in Kolkata were also evacuated following the panic.
Afghan trade minister urges expansion of Chabahar port use, says government considering five-year tax exemption for incoming industries
“We are asking the Indian government to help ensure that the trade route from Chabahar port is functional so that trade remains competitive,” said Afghanistan’s Minister of Commerce and Industry Alhaj Nooruddin Azizi on Friday (21 November 2025), representing a trade delegation at an event by industry body PHD, titled to secure further investment in the Indian Chamber of Commerce (PHDCCI). prospects.
MGNREGS workers from Haryana stage protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi
Scores of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) workers from Haryana on Friday (Nov 21, 2025) staged a protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, alleging that they have not been able to get jobs under the flagship rural livelihood scheme and that several works have been removed from the list of permitted jobs under the scheme.
Schools to report on compliance with mental health guidance: Education Secretary
After a Class 10 student was found dead due to alleged mental harassment, Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood said on Friday (Nov 21, 2025) that he will demand a report from every school in New Delhi on compliance with Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) guidelines on students’ mental well-being.
TN Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin calls Sanskrit ‘dead language’, BJP hits back
Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Friday (Nov 21, 2025) called Sanskrit a “dead language”, prompting a sharp response from the BJP, which said leaders need to be more responsible with their remarks. The DMK leader was speaking at a book release event held in Chennai where he criticized the Union government for allocating only ₹150 crore for Tamil development. In contrast, Sanskrit, a “dead language”, was getting ₹2,400 crore, he said.
US denies ending G20 boycott of South Africa
President Donald Trump’s administration on Thursday (Nov 20, 2025) strongly rejected South Africa’s announcement that the United States was ending its boycott of the G20 summit in Johannesburg this weekend, saying no US official would attend the meeting.
Published – 21 Nov 2025 18:25 IST
