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India Modernises Statistical System Launches GIRG to Improve Global Rankings

Dec 05, 2025

India Moves to Upgrade Statistical Framework and Boost Global Rankings

India has announced a set of major reforms aimed at modernising its statistical architecture and improving its standing across international indices. The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) confirmed that updates to core national indicators—such as GDP, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the Index of Industrial Production (IIP)—are underway to make economic measurements more accurate and aligned with global best practices.

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NCCN Appoints Dr Renuka Iyer as New Chief Medical Officer

Dec 05, 2025

Dr Renuka Iyer Named Chief Medical Officer of NCCN, Bringing Extensive Oncology Leadership

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) has announced the appointment of Dr Renuka Iyer as its next Chief Medical Officer, signalling a major leadership transition for the organisation that shapes some of the world’s most widely adopted cancer treatment guidelines. Dr Iyer, a respected clinician–scientist with over two decades of experience, will formally assume her role on 26 February 2026.

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Military Coup Topples Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Embalo

Dec 05, 2025

Guinea-Bissau Plunges Into Military Rule After Sudden Presidential Ouster

Guinea-Bissau has once again fallen under military control after gunfire erupted near the Presidential Palace on 26 November, resulting in the removal of President Umaro Sissoco Embaló. The swift takeover adds to the nation’s long record of coups, exposing persistent institutional fragility and unresolved political tensions that have shaped its modern history.

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India Offers Free 30-Day E-Visa to Russian Tourists After Modi–Putin Talks

Dec 05, 2025

India Unveils Free 30-Day E-Visa Scheme for Russian Nationals After High-Level Talks

India has rolled out a major travel facilitation initiative for Russian citizens, announcing a free 30-day e-visa following bilateral discussions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin in New Delhi. The move underscores a renewed push to deepen cultural, educational and economic linkages between the two long-standing partners.

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India–Russia Industrial Partnership Deepens with Pharma Facility and Fertiliser Co-Production

Dec 05, 2025

India and Russia Announce Major Co-Production Projects in Pharma and Fertilisers

India and Russia have unveiled a fresh wave of industrial partnerships following high-level talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin in New Delhi. The new initiatives mark a significant shift toward a long-term co-production model aimed at enhancing manufacturing capabilities, technology sharing and economic security for both nations.

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