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Varanasi is set to host the fourth edition of the Kashi Tamil Sangamam (KTS 4.0) from December 2 to 15, 2025, marking another milestone in strengthening India’s cultural unity. The event celebrates the historic and spiritual bond between Kashi (Varanasi) and Tamil Nadu, symbolising the essence of “Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat.”

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The Collins Dictionary has selected ‘Vibe Coding’ as its Word of the Year 2025, reflecting the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in transforming how humans interact with technology. The term highlights a new era in software development where natural, conversational language replaces traditional coding syntax.

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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.