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India Modernises Statistical System Launches GIRG to Improve Global Rankings

December 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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Military Coup Topples Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Embalo

December 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–Maldives Begin 14th Ekuverin Exercise in Thiruvananthapuram

December 04, 2025

India and Maldives Launch 14th Ekuverin Military Exercise in Thiruvananthapuram

India and Maldives have begun the 14th edition of their annual defence exercise Ekuverin, hosted this year in Thiruvananthapuram from December 2 to 15. The bilateral drill continues to serve as a cornerstone of the nations’ strategic partnership, reinforcing collaborative efforts toward maintaining peace and stability in the Indian Ocean Region.

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India Expands Heron Mk II Fleet to Boost UAV-Based Surveillance

December 04, 2025

India Places Fresh Orders for Heron Mk II Drones to Boost ISR Capabilities

India has advanced its unmanned intelligence and surveillance capabilities with new orders for satellite-enabled Heron Mk II drones. The procurement follows operational insights from Operation Sindoor, which demonstrated the expanding role of UAVs in modern, high-intensity combat environments.

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US Suspends Immigration Applications from 19 Countries Citing Security Review

December 04, 2025

US Halts Immigration Applications from 19 Countries Amid Expanded Security Review

The United States has imposed a broad suspension on immigration applications—including green cards, naturalisation requests and status adjustments—from individuals belonging to 19 non-European nations. The move signals a substantial tightening of the Trump administration’s legal immigration policies, now closely aligned with national security priorities.

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