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World Oldest San Diego Zoo Tortoise Gramma Dies at 141

November 26, 2025

141-Year-Old Galápagos Tortoise Gramma Passes Away at San Diego Zoo

Gramma, one of the oldest known Galápagos tortoises in captivity, has died at the age of 141, marking the end of a remarkable life that spanned more than a century. A long-time resident of the San Diego Zoo, she was admired for her gentle temperament and became one of the institution’s most recognisable ambassadors for wildlife conservation.

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BEL Safran Tie-Up to Build HAMMER Precision Weapons in India

November 26, 2025

India–France Seal Deal to Manufacture HAMMER Smart Strike Systems in India

India and France have taken another major stride in bilateral defence cooperation with the signing of a pact to manufacture HAMMER (Highly Agile Modular Munition Extended Range) smart precision weapons within India. The agreement strengthens New Delhi’s push to expand indigenous production of advanced weapon systems under “Make in India” and reduce foreign equipment dependence.

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Indian Army to Honour Operation Pawan Martyrs After 38 Years

November 26, 2025

India to Hold First-Ever Official Tribute for Operation Pawan Martyrs After 38 Years

For the first time since the end of Operation Pawan, the Indian Army will formally honour the soldiers who lost their lives during the mission carried out in Sri Lanka between 1987 and 1990. The operation involved deployment of the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) under the Indo-Sri Lanka Accord and stands as one of India’s costliest military engagements overseas, with 1,171 troops killed and over 3,500 injured.

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Antarctic Ozone Hole Shrinks in 2025 One of the Smallest in 40 Years

November 26, 2025

Antarctic Ozone Hole Contracts Significantly in 2025, Shows Strong Signs of Repair

The Antarctic ozone hole has registered one of its smallest openings in recent decades, marking a notable milestone in atmospheric recovery. Data from NASA and NOAA confirm that the 2025 ozone gap ranks as the fifth smallest since 1992, and notably began closing weeks ahead of the usual seasonal schedule. Scientists attribute the improvement primarily to the sustained effectiveness of the Montreal Protocol, the global treaty responsible for curbing ozone-damaging chemicals.

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Starlink Launches Europe First Direct-to-Cell Connectivity in Ukraine

November 25, 2025

Ukraine Becomes First in Europe to Enable Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell Satellite Service

Ukraine has officially rolled out Starlink’s direct-to-cell satellite connectivity, becoming the first country in Europe to operationalise the technology. The launch, executed in partnership with Kyivstar and global telecom group Veon, comes at a crucial time as the nation struggles with repeated blackouts and damaged telecom infrastructure caused by the ongoing war.

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