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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.

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• According to demographic estimates for 2025, North 24 Parganas in West Bengal has become the most populated district in India, overtaking Thane (Maharashtra). With a population of around 10.9 million and a density of 2,469 people per sq km, it now ranks among the most densely populated regions in the world.

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• In a landmark achievement, Ghazala Firdous Hashmi, a 61-year-old Democrat born in Malakpet, Hyderabad, has been elected as the Lieutenant Governor of Virginia, USA. She is the first Muslim woman, first Indian-origin, and first South Asian American to hold this position — a historic moment for both the Indian diaspora and women in U.S. politics.

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• The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) will felicitate Richa Ghosh, India’s young wicketkeeper-batter, for her outstanding role in India’s 2025 Women’s World Cup victory. The ceremony will take place on 8 November 2025 at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata, marking a proud moment for Bengal cricket.

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• The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has approved the upgradation of National Highway-24 (NH-24) from a four-lane to six-lane corridor between Lucknow and Sitapur. This major infrastructure project aims to reduce travel time, ease congestion, and improve regional connectivity across central Uttar Pradesh.