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India to Commission Indigenous ASW Craft ‘Mahe’ on November 24 to Boost Coastal Defence

November 17, 2025

India Set to Commission New ASW Craft ‘Mahe’ on November 24

India is preparing to induct the indigenous anti-submarine warfare (ASW) craft ‘Mahe’ into the Navy’s operational fleet on November 24, strengthening its coastal defence and underwater surveillance capability. The commissioning marks a key milestone in India’s ongoing efforts to modernise littoral security through compact, fast-response ASW vessels.

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US–Trinidad Military Drills Begin Amid Rising Venezuela Tensions in the Caribbean

November 17, 2025

US–Trinidad Military Drills Begin Amid Venezuela Tensions

A five-day joint military exercise between the United States and Trinidad and Tobago has commenced, signalling heightened security engagement in the Caribbean at a time of growing geopolitical friction with Venezuela. The drills come as Washington increases its naval presence near Venezuelan waters, adding strategic weight to an already sensitive regional environment.

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12th Samvad Conclave Begins in Jamshedpur with Tribal Rituals and Cultural Showcases

November 17, 2025

12th Samvad Conclave Opens in Jamshedpur with Traditional Tribal Rituals

The 12th edition of the Samvad Conclave commenced in Jamshedpur with vibrant tribal rituals, reaffirming India’s deep-rooted indigenous knowledge systems and cultural heritage. Supported by the Tata Steel Foundation, the annual gathering provides a unique platform for tribal communities, knowledge-keepers, artists and youth to celebrate identity, resilience and ecological wisdom.

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Alt-Country Icon Todd Snider Passes Away at 59: Remembering a Storytelling Legend

November 17, 2025

Todd Snider, Alt-Country Musician and Master Storyteller, Dies at 59

The alt-country and Americana music community is grieving the death of Todd Snider, the acclaimed singer-songwriter celebrated for his narrative finesse, sharp humour and trailblazing influence on modern roots music. Snider, aged 59, leaves behind a rich musical legacy shaped by authenticity and an unmistakable storytelling voice.

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Moema claudiae Rediscovered in Bolivia After 20 Years, Renewing Wetland Conservation Efforts

November 17, 2025

Rediscovery of Moema claudiae in Bolivia After Two Decades

The rediscovery of Moema claudiae, a rare South American seasonal killifish, has generated significant excitement among conservation biologists working in Bolivia’s fragile lowland ecosystems. Believed lost for more than 20 years, the species’ reappearance highlights both the resilience of nature and the urgent conservation challenges facing seasonal wetlands in the Amazon–savanna transition zone.

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