NEWS 26-11-2025. News For 28th-Nov (Friday) *International News* 1. G20 Johannesburg Summit weakened as Trump, Xi, and Putin skipped the meeting. In their absence, India was accepted as a world leader. 2. A multinational security force for Ukraine is being shaped to support Kyiv in post-war or ceasefire scenarios, with Europe expected to lead the coalition. 3. During the COP30 summit, South Korea announced its long-term coal plant retirements and officially joined the *Powering Past Coal alliance*, aligning with global efforts to reduce fossil-fuel dependence. 4. A volcanic eruption in Ethiopia has generated ash clouds that have drifted towards parts of Asia, including regions between India and China — raising environmental and air-quality concerns. *National News* 1. The Ministry of Electronics & IT, under the India AI Mission, has launched a free national-level course called *YUVA Artificial Intelligence for ALL* for 10 million Indians, aimed at making basic AI skills accessible through self-paced modules. 2. India is set to launch its first Tesla Centre in Orchid Business Park, Gurugram — a full-service hub for sales, delivery, service, and potentially Superchargers — marking an important milestone for EV mobility in the country. *Defence News* 1. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and France’s Safran Electronics & Defence have formed a 50:50 joint venture to produce the HAMMER smart precision-guided air-to-ground munition in India, boosting indigenisation and supporting both the Indian Air Force and Navy. 2. India achieved its highest-ever defence production in FY 2024–25, reaching ?1.54 lakh crore, with significant contributions from private sector firms and MSMEs, signaling strong growth in self-reliant defence capacity. 3. On November 24 '2025, the Indian Navy commissioned *INS Mahe*, an indigenous Mahe-class *Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC)*, built by Cochin Shipyard with over 80% indigenous content. *Sports News* 1. Indian women’s kabaddi team clinched their second consecutive Women's Kabaddi World Cup title, defeating Chinese Taipei by a score of 35-28, conducted in Dhaka, Bangladeshm. 2. Former Indian captain Rohit Sharma has been appointed the brand ambassador for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. < < Back