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India Unveils Longest Cantilever Glass Skywalk in Visakhapatnam

December 02, 2025

India’s Longest Cantilever Glass Skywalk Opens in Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam has unveiled a spectacular new tourism landmark with the inauguration of India’s longest cantilever glass skywalk at Kailasagiri hilltop park. Perched at an elevation of about 862 feet, the skywalk offers visitors breathtaking aerial views of rolling hills, lush cityscapes and the Bay of Bengal’s vast shoreline—turning it into one of the city’s most striking attractions.

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Oxford Declares ‘Rage Bait’ as 2025 Word of the Year

December 02, 2025

Oxford Names ‘Rage Bait’ as 2025 Word of the Year

Oxford University Press has chosen “rage bait” as its 2025 Word of the Year, spotlighting how digital platforms increasingly thrive on content engineered to provoke anger and fuel online engagement. The term reflects a broader cultural shift in how users interact with information in a hyperconnected world.

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Paschal Donohoe Named Managing Director and Chief Knowledge Officer

December 01, 2025

World Bank Group announces new leadership role to strengthen global development outcomes

The World Bank Group has appointed Paschal Donohoe as its new Managing Director and Chief Knowledge Officer, a position he will assume on 24 November 2025. The appointment, announced on 18 November, brings a senior European policymaker with public and private sector experience into the Bank’s leadership structure. The move supports the institution’s objective of improving knowledge-sharing systems and evidence-based policy solutions worldwide.

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India Re-Elected to IMO Council with Record Category-B Vote Share

December 01, 2025

Nation secures 154 of 169 votes for 2026–27 council term

India has been re-elected to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council in Category B, winning 154 out of 169 valid votes during the 34th IMO Assembly in London on 28 November 2025. This marks India’s highest-ever vote share in the category and its second consecutive term topping the ballot, reinforcing its role as a major global maritime stakeholder. The re-election highlights international confidence in India’s shipping reforms, sustainability agenda, and blue economy growth.

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Rare Rustic Bunting Spotted at Najafgarh Jheel for the First Time

December 01, 2025

Rustic Bunting Makes Historic First Appearance in Delhi NCR at Najafgarh Jheel

Delhi NCR has entered the ornithological spotlight with the first-ever confirmed sighting of the rare Rustic Bunting at Najafgarh Jheel, a thriving wetland habitat on the Haryana–Delhi border. The passerine, rarely reported in India, was documented by local birdwatchers during a routine survey—marking a significant moment for regional bird records.

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