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India Elected to UN Human Rights Council (HRC)

October 17, 2025

 

  • Election Result: India was elected unopposed to the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) for 2026–2028.
  • Term: Three years; seventh term of India on the HRC.
  • Voting: Got 177 out of 188 votes in a proforma election; unopposed for one of the Asia-Pacific group's 17 seats.

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Samudra Shakti 2025 (IndiaIndonesia Naval Exercise)

October 17, 2025

 

  • Name: 5 th edition of Bilateral Maritime Exercise – Samudra Shakti -2025.
  • Hosted by: Indian Navy
  • Location: Andhra Pradesh Visakhapatnam.
  • Dates: 14–17 October 2025

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NATO exercise of Steadfast Noon 2025

October 17, 2025

 

  • Name of Exercise: Steadfast Noon.
  • Type: Nuclear deterrence drill of NATO annually.
  • Host Country (2025): Netherlands

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11 th Starship Test Flight of SpaceX

October 17, 2025

 

  • Event: SpaceX was able to launch its 11 th rocket in Starbase, Texas.
  • Significance: First test of the existing Starship with preparation of the Moon and Mars missions.

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AdaniConnex Google to construct the largest data centre campus in India

October 17, 2025

 

  • Partnership: AdaniConnex (Adani Enterprises JV) collaborates with Google to construct the largest data centre campus in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
  • Investment: $15 billion in 5 years.

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