3 Things The Catch Up: SC on Army officer’s termination (25 Nov)
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Nov 25, 2025 Today's discussion covers the Supreme Court's refusal to review an army officer's termination due to gross indiscipline. Flights were canceled after volcanic ash disrupted Indian airspace, but the IMD assures the cloud will clear soon. In a historic ceremony, PM Modi hoisted a new flag atop the Ram Temple, marking its construction completion. The Assam Assembly is addressing the tragic death of Zubin Garg amidst reports of civilian casualties in Afghanistan following recent strikes.
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Court Upholds Discipline Over Religious Exception
- The Supreme Court refused to intervene in the Delhi High Court's order upholding the termination of Samuel Kamilesan.
- The judges called placing religion above a lawful command the grossest kind of indiscipline by an army officer.
Ash Cloud Disrupts Flights And Triggers Inspections
- Volcanic ash from Ethiopia disrupted Indian aviation, forcing Air India and Akasa Air to cancel multiple flights.
- DGCA advisories led Air India to inspect 11 flights and Akasa to cancel some Middle Eastern routes.
Ram Temple Ceremony Marks Longstanding Symbolic Victory
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the Saffron Dharmadwaja atop the Ram Temple marking construction completion.
- The flag and ceremony were timed to auspicious rituals, symbolizing fulfillment of a long political and religious movement.