• Security forces have launched Operation Chhatru, a major anti-terror mission in Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir, after credible intelligence inputs confirmed militant presence in the area. The encounter is being jointly conducted by the Indian Army’s White Knight Corps and the Jammu and Kashmir Police.

• Russia observed its National Unity Day on November 4, 2025, commemorating the liberation of the Kremlin from Polish invaders in 1612. President Vladimir Putin led the national ceremony in Moscow, highlighting themes of patriotism, unity, and sovereignty.

• India and the United States are set to achieve a major milestone in space cooperation as the NASA–ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite becomes operational on November 7, 2025, following completion of calibration processes, ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan confirmed.

• Sweden has officially become the world’s first cashless society in 2025, marking a major milestone in global digital transformation. The country now conducts nearly all financial transactions through mobile payments, cards, and contactless methods, replacing traditional cash almost entirely.

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• SS Innovations International, Inc., a Nasdaq-listed company, has launched the world’s first portable robotic telesurgery system named “MantrAsana”, developed entirely in India. The innovation marks a major breakthrough in robotic surgery and remote medical technology, showcasing India’s growing expertise in high-end healthcare innovation.