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University of Patanjali Named India’s First Yoga–Ayurveda Cluster Centre

December 16, 2025

Gyan Bharatam Mission Recognises University of Patanjali for Knowledge Preservation

The University of Patanjali has been officially designated as India’s first Yoga and Ayurveda–based Cluster Centre under the Gyan Bharatam Mission of the Ministry of Culture. The recognition represents an important milestone in the country’s efforts to preserve, document, and academically integrate India’s ancient knowledge systems through structured institutional collaboration.

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Saudi Arabia and China Sign Visa-Free Pact for Diplomatic Passport Holders

December 16, 2025

Saudi–China Ties Deepen with Mutual Visa Exemption Agreement

Saudi Arabia and China have taken another step towards closer strategic cooperation by signing a mutual visa exemption agreement for holders of diplomatic and official passports. The agreement was finalised during Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s official visit to Riyadh, coinciding with the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations, highlighting the growing maturity of bilateral ties.

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UAE Launches Play971, Its First Licensed Online Sports Betting Platform

December 16, 2025

Play971 Marks a New Era of Regulated iGaming in the United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates has taken a historic step into regulated digital gaming with the launch of Play971, its first officially licensed online sports betting and iGaming platform. Supervised by the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), the initiative signals a major policy shift for a country traditionally known for stringent restrictions on gambling rooted in cultural and religious norms.

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Interstellar Comet 3I-ATLAS Shows Rare Green Glow in Inner Solar System

December 16, 2025

Scientists Track Chemical Changes in Interstellar Visitor 3I/ATLAS

Astronomers worldwide are closely monitoring interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, which has entered a highly active phase as it moves deeper into the inner solar system. The comet has attracted particular attention due to its rapid increase in brightness and the sudden appearance of a striking green glow, signalling intense chemical activity triggered by solar heating.

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Sangeeta Barooah Pisharoty Becomes First Woman President of Press Club of India

December 16, 2025

Press Club of India Elections Mark Historic Shift in Leadership

Senior journalist Sangeeta Barooah Pisharoty has been elected as the first woman president of the Press Club of India (PCI), creating a landmark moment in the history of one of India’s most influential media institutions. Her election reflects a broader shift in leadership representation within the journalist community based in the national capital.

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