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India to Spotlight “Inclusive Growth” at World Social Summit in Doha

November 04, 2025

 

  • Union Minister for Labour and Employment Mansukh Mandaviya will represent India at the Second World Summit for Social Development (WSSD-2), taking place in Doha, Qatar, from 4–6 November 2025. The summit, nearly 30 years after the 1995 Copenhagen Summit, aims to reaffirm global commitment to eradicating poverty, promoting decent work, and advancing social inclusion.

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Aptostichus ramirezae: California’s Hidden Spider

November 04, 2025

 

  • A new species of trapdoor spider, named Aptostichus ramirezae, has been discovered by researchers from the University of California, Davis, in 2025. The species was found inhabiting California’s coastal dunes and was previously mistaken for its close relative, Aptostichus simus. The discovery provides new insights into spider biodiversity and highlights the growing need to protect fragile coastal ecosystems threatened by human activity and climate change.

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Indian Navy Leads Tri-Services Exercise “Trishul” 2025

November 04, 2025
 
  • The Indian Navy is leading the Tri-Services Exercise (TSE-2025) “Trishul”, a large-scale joint military operation involving the Indian Army and Indian Air Force. Scheduled to begin in early November 2025, the exercise aims to enhance synergy, interoperability, and joint operational readiness among the three Services. It reflects India’s growing emphasis on integrated defence operations to counter multi-domain threats.

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NPCI Expands UPI Payments to Malaysia through Razorpay Partnership

November 04, 2025

 

  • In a major development for India’s global fintech expansion, NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) has partnered with Razorpay Curlec to enable Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions in Malaysia. Announced during the Global Fintech Fest 2025, this collaboration allows Indian travellers to make instant and secure digital payments to Malaysian merchants using their regular UPI-enabled apps such as PhonePe, Paytm, and Google Pay.

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Saudi Arabia Launches Second Global Harmony Initiative with ‘India Week’

November 04, 2025

 

  • Saudi Arabia has launched the second edition of its Global Harmony Initiative on 2 November 2025, beginning with “India Week” as part of the ongoing Riyadh Season. The programme, led by the Ministry of Media in cooperation with the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), highlights the Kingdom’s commitment to cultural inclusivity and cross-cultural understanding under Saudi Vision 2030.

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