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UAE China Achieve Breakthrough with First Digital Currency Payment

November 20, 2025

UAE Completes First Cross-Border CBDC Transaction with China

The United Arab Emirates has achieved a significant milestone in global financial innovation by completing its first central bank digital currency (CBDC) payment to China. The transfer was executed through the newly introduced Jisr platform, signalling a new phase of digital connectivity and deepening financial cooperation between the two countries.

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India Launches BIRSA 101, Nation First Indigenous CRISPR Gene Therapy

November 20, 2025

India Launches First Indigenous Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease

India has announced a major scientific breakthrough with the launch of BIRSA 101, the country’s first indigenous CRISPR-based gene therapy for Sickle Cell Disease (SCD). Named after tribal icon Birsa Munda, the therapy reinforces the nation’s growing leadership in genomic medicine and supports the broader aim of providing affordable advanced treatments for vulnerable communities.

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New Chennaib Mangaluru Coast-to-Coast Parcel Express Boosts Regional Logistics

November 20, 2025

Southern Railway Introduces India’s First Coast-to-Coast Parcel Express

Southern Railway has unveiled India’s first coast-to-coast parcel express train, connecting Royapuram in Chennai with Mangaluru Central. This new service marks a major milestone in freight modernisation, offering businesses a dependable, time-tabled logistics corridor spanning Tamil Nadu and Kerala. It aims to provide manufacturers, traders and supply-chain operators with faster, predictable parcel movement across key commercial centres.

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India to Start U-19 World Cup 2026 Campaign vs USA in Bulawayo

November 20, 2025

Zimbabwe and Namibia Set to Co-Host 2026 U-19 Cricket World Cup

The ICC has confirmed that Zimbabwe and Namibia will jointly host the 2026 ICC U-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup, marking a significant moment for African cricket development. Scheduled from 15 January to 6 February 2026, the tournament will feature 16 teams, 41 matches and five venues spread across both nations.

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ICC ODI Rankings Update: Rohit Sharma Loses Top Spot to NZ’s Daryl Mitchell

November 20, 2025

Mitchell Overtakes Rohit to Become New World No. 1 ODI Batter

New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell has taken over the No. 1 spot in the ICC ODI batting rankings, ending Rohit Sharma’s brief reign at the top. The latest rankings update follows a series of strong international performances that reshaped the global cricket standings across formats.

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