‘We are aware, monitoring’: Indian Navy chief on China supplying submarines and ships to Pakistan

November 20, 2025, 1:13:50 pm (IST)

Umar Nabi, the man responsible for the November 10 car bombing in Delhi, reportedly held radical views during his time working at GMC Anantnag in Jammu & Kashmir, according to sources quoted by NDTV. Colleagues said he often challenged female patients on why they didn’t wear a hijab and questioned how regularly they performed namaz. He allegedly saw any deviation from his religious expectations as a threat, even advocating for segregation of male and female students.

This is the face of terror. Educated, ideological, and operating within our own cities. Dr. Umar un Nabi, the Delhi Red Fort bomber, seen in a video glorifying suicide attacks as “martyrdom.” A doctor sworn to save lives became a butcher of 13 innocents. It’s a chilling video… pic.twitter.com/kXifMj5e7v

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November 20, 2025, 12:48:35 (IST)

In a recent statement on regional security, Vice Chief of Navy Staff, Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, acknowledged that China is providing submarines and ships to Pakistan, adding that the Indian Navy is closely monitoring all developments to ensure maritime preparedness and safeguard national interests.

“We are aware that China is supplying submarines and ships to Pakistan. We are monitoring everything closely..” he said.

November 20, 2025, 12:39:08 (IST)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed gratitude to the people of Bihar with his iconic ‘gamchha’ wave at Gandhi Maidan in Patna. The NDA reclaimed power in the state, winning 202 of the 243 Assembly seats in the recent elections.

#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanks the people of Bihar with his signature ‘gamchha’ wave at Patna’s Gandhi Maidan.

NDA returned to power in Bihar with 202 out of 243 seats in the state Assembly elections.

(Source: DD News) pic.twitter.com/y8eYoiB94d

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November 20, 2025, 11:55:02 (IST)

November 20, 2025, 11:48:18 (IST)

#WATCH | BJP’s Samrat Choudhary takes oath as state minister in Bihar cabinet at the oath ceremony being held at Patna’s Gandhi Maidan.

(Source: DD News) pic.twitter.com/MXNtVpCHGo

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November 20, 2025, 11:40:41 (IST)

Nitish Kumar takes oath as the Bihar Chief Minister for the 10th time at Patna’s historic Gandhi Maidan pic.twitter.com/zaR6uuKcQ5

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November 20, 2025, 11:38:09 (IST)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived at Patna’s iconic Gandhi Maidan for the NDA government’s swearing-in. He can now be seen on stage alongside Nitish Kumar as the Chief Minister prepares to take oath for a historic 10th term, amid cheering crowds and a gathering of top leaders.

#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Gandhi Maidan in Patna, where the swearing-in ceremony of the NDA government in Bihar is taking place.

Nitish Kumar returns as Bihar CM for the 10th time. Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha to take oath as Deputy CMs. pic.twitter.com/ov0YzZ6X3N

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November 20, 2025, 11:35:18 (IST)

Nitish Kumar was warmly welcomed by a large gathering at Gandhi Maidan as he prepared to take oath as Bihar Chief Minister for a record 10th term. Supporters cheered and waved as Kumar acknowledged the crowd, marking the beginning of the new NDA government in the state.

#WATCH | Patna | Nitish Kumar greets the crowd gathered at Gandhi Maidan to witness him return as Bihar CM for the 10th time pic.twitter.com/ylZeNTe73B

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November 20, 2025, 11:32:09 (IST)

Senior NDA leaders, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP National President JP Nadda, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu, Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel, and others, are present at Gandhi Maidan in Patna for the swearing-in of Bihar’s new NDA government. Nitish Kumar returns as Chief Minister for a record 10th term, while Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha are set to be sworn in as Deputy Chief Ministers.

Senior NDA leaders, including Union HM Amit Shah, BJP National President JP Nadda, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu, Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel and others at Gandhi Maidan in Patna, where the swearing-in ceremony of the NDA government in… pic.twitter.com/26ykALmk50

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November 20, 2025, 11:24:40 (IST)

November 20, 2025, 11:12:45 (IST)

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta has reached Patna to attend the NDA government’s swearing-in ceremony at Gandhi Maidan. She stated, “This is a victory of the people’s trust, a win for the government’s efforts, and a triumph for development in Bihar.”

#WATCH | Delhi CM Rekha Gupta arrives in Patna to attend the NDA government’s swearing-in ceremony in Bihar to be held at Gandhi Maidan.

She says, “Yeh janta ke vishwas ki jeet hain, sarkaar ke prayaas ki jeet hain aur Bihar mein vikas ki jeet hain.” pic.twitter.com/1AIb0hYGd6

— ANI (@ANI) November 20, 2025

November 20, 2025, 11:08:13 (IST)

A consensus has been reached on Nitish Kumar’s upcoming cabinet, with talks already held between JD(U) leaders and Amit Shah as well as BJP’s JP Nadda, as reported by NDTV. The planned lineup aims to reflect regional and caste‑balancing, including representation for Chirag Paswan’s and Upendra Kushwaha’s parties. There is reportedly a possibility of appointing a woman Deputy Chief Minister. The NDA may appoint up to 36 ministers; its distribution is expected to favor BJP with the most seats, while other alliance partners will also be included.

November 20, 2025, 11:01:07 (IST)

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar secured a decisive victory in the 2025 Assembly elections, with a key factor being overwhelming support from women voters. Analysts suggest that women, particularly from low-income and rural backgrounds, played a crucial role in shaping the election outcome. Dive into Firstpost’sanalysis for all the details.

November 20, 2025, 10:57:49 (IST)

Nitish Kumar has arrived at the historic Gandhi Maidan in Patna, the venue for the NDA government’s swearing-in ceremony, which is slated to begin soon. The ceremony is expected to be a spectacular display of the NDA’s political clout, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and several chief ministers from NDA-ruled states present.

#WATCH | Nitish Kumar arrives at Gandhi Maidan in Patna, where the swearing-in ceremony of the NDA government in Bihar is taking place.

Nitish Kumar returns as Bihar CM for the 10th time. Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha take oath as Deputy CMs. pic.twitter.com/aEvCuOAch3

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November 20, 2025, 10:46:05 (IST)

Nitish Kumar has departed from the Maurya Hotel. The JD(U) leader is set to be sworn in shortly at the historic Gandhi Maidan, marking his 10th term as Bihar Chief Minister.

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November 20, 2025, 10:43:31 (IST)

Fresh visuals from Patna’s Gandhi Maidan, the venue for today’s NDA government swearing-in, show final preparations underway for the grand ceremony. Nitish Kumar will be sworn in as Bihar Chief Minister for the 10th time, while Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha are expected to take oath as Deputy Chief Ministers.

#WATCH | Bihar: Visuals from Gandhi Maidan in Patna, where the swearing-in ceremony of the NDA government in Bihar will take place today.

Nitish Kumar returns as Bihar CM for the 10th time. Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha take oath as Deputy CMs. pic.twitter.com/0MJO1OpfLg

— ANI (@ANI) November 20, 2025