11 th November 2025 Daily Current Affairs

🇮🇳 India

A major explosion in a car near the Red Fort Metro Station in New Delhi killed at least eight people and injured many. The authorities invoked anti-terror laws and launched a full investigation

The government proposed to revise how it compiles the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) by shifting its base year to 2022-23 and replacing closed factories in its sample with active units to improve data accuracy.

The state of Karnataka instructed all schools and pre-university colleges to observe National Education Day on 11 November, commemorating the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad and emphasising the importance of education in nation-building.

The Narendra Modi-led government flagged off four new semi-high-speed “Vande Bharat Express” trains connecting various states (including Kerala-Karnataka and Punjab-Delhi) to enhance regional connectivity.

🌍 Global

The Prime Minister of India embarked on a two-day state visit to Bhutan (11-12 Nov) to attend the 70th birthday celebrations of the King of Bhutan and to deepen India-Bhutan strategic and energy ties.

On the international security front, the explosion in Delhi drew global attention and diplomatic condolences, with multiple countries expressing solidarity and India elevating security alert levels.

🔍 Why this matters

The Delhi blast underscores the persistent threat of terrorism and the importance of urban security, intelligence coordination and crisis-response readiness.

The IIP revision proposal indicates India’s attempt to modernise its statistical frameworks, which is crucial for better economic policy-making and investor confidence.

National Education Day observances reinforce how education remains a pillar of human capital development and social progress across India.

Enhanced connectivity via new trains like Vande Bharat shows infrastructure investment continuing to be a major driver of economic growth and regional integration.

Strengthened India-Bhutan ties highlight the importance of regional diplomacy, especially in the energy and infrastructure sectors in South Asia.