• India and the United States are set to achieve a major milestone in space cooperation as the NASA–ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite becomes operational on November 7, 2025, following completion of calibration processes, ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan confirmed.

• Sweden has officially become the world’s first cashless society in 2025, marking a major milestone in global digital transformation. The country now conducts nearly all financial transactions through mobile payments, cards, and contactless methods, replacing traditional cash almost entirely.

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• SS Innovations International, Inc., a Nasdaq-listed company, has launched the world’s first portable robotic telesurgery system named “MantrAsana”, developed entirely in India. The innovation marks a major breakthrough in robotic surgery and remote medical technology, showcasing India’s growing expertise in high-end healthcare innovation.

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• According to demographic estimates for 2025, North 24 Parganas in West Bengal has become the most populated district in India, overtaking Thane (Maharashtra). With a population of around 10.9 million and a density of 2,469 people per sq km, it now ranks among the most densely populated regions in the world.

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• In a landmark achievement, Ghazala Firdous Hashmi, a 61-year-old Democrat born in Malakpet, Hyderabad, has been elected as the Lieutenant Governor of Virginia, USA. She is the first Muslim woman, first Indian-origin, and first South Asian American to hold this position — a historic moment for both the Indian diaspora and women in U.S. politics.