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Oman Introduces First Polymer One-Rial Banknote from January 2026

December 22, 2025

Oman’s Shift to Polymer Currency: Design, Security and Significance

Oman has taken a notable step in modernising its currency system with the unveiling of its first-ever polymer one-rial banknote. Issued by the Central Bank of Oman, the new note will officially enter circulation on January 11, 2026, and will coexist with the existing paper-based one-rial notes as legal tender. The move marks an important upgrade in durability, security, and design standards for the Sultanate’s currency.

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India-Oman CEPA Signed: A New Chapter in Gulf Economic Engagement

December 22, 2025

How the India–Oman CEPA Will Boost Trade, Services and Professional Mobility

India and Oman have entered a new phase of economic cooperation with the signing of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), a wide-ranging trade pact designed to expand commerce, investment and services collaboration. The agreement reflects India’s broader strategy of deepening economic ties with key Gulf partners while reinforcing long-standing political and strategic relations with the Sultanate.

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Pakistan Commissions PNS Khaibar, Second MILGEM-Class Corvette from Turkiye

December 22, 2025

Pakistan–Turkiye Defence Ties Strengthen with Induction of PNS Khaibar

Pakistan has commissioned PNS Khaibar, its second MILGEM-class corvette built in collaboration with Turkiye, marking an important step in the modernisation of the Pakistan Navy. The induction underscores deepening bilateral defence cooperation between Islamabad and Ankara, particularly in naval shipbuilding, technology transfer, and long-term strategic partnership.

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National Mathematics Day 2025: Honouring Srinivasa Ramanujan’s Enduring Legacy

December 22, 2025

Why India Observes National Mathematics Day on December 22

India observes National Mathematics Day every year on December 22 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Srinivasa Ramanujan, one of the greatest mathematical minds the world has ever produced. The occasion celebrates his extraordinary contributions to mathematics and seeks to promote the importance of mathematical thinking in everyday life, beyond classrooms and examinations.

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Cube-Shaped Skull Discovery in Mexico Reveals Rare Cranial Deformation Practice

December 22, 2025

Ancient Mesoamerican Rituals Uncovered Through Unique Cube-Shaped Human Skull

Archaeologists in Mexico have uncovered a uniquely cube-shaped human skull, providing rare and striking evidence of an ancient cultural practice previously undocumented in the region. The discovery offers fresh insight into concepts of identity, ritual expression, and social organisation among pre-Hispanic communities of Mesoamerica.

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