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India Rises to 3rd Rank in Asia Power Index 2025

November 29, 2025

India Climbs to Third Position in Asia Power Index 2025

India has achieved a significant strategic milestone by securing third place in the Asia Power Index 2025, released by Australia’s Lowy Institute. Positioned behind only the United States and China, India has strengthened its status as a decisive voice in Asian geopolitics—powered by expanding economic ambitions, defence modernisation and stronger regional engagement.

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Amaravati Becomes India’s First Integrated Financial City

November 29, 2025

Amaravati Declared India’s First Integrated Financial City: A New Hub for Banking & Economic Growth

Amaravati has officially been recognised as India’s first Integrated Financial City, creating a landmark moment in the country’s financial infrastructure planning. The announcement was made by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, who joined Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu in inaugurating construction works for multiple public sector banks and financial establishments. The project signals a strong push to revive Amaravati’s role as a futuristic capital and anchor economic growth in Andhra Pradesh.

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Aadhaar No Longer Valid to Establish Date of Birth in UP and Maharashtra

November 29, 2025

UP & Maharashtra Withdraw Aadhaar as Proof of Birth Under Stricter Registration Rules

Two major Indian states—Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra—have officially barred the use of Aadhaar as standalone proof of birth, tightening verification procedures for civil records and revised certificate issuance. The orders, issued by the Planning Department in UP and the Revenue Department in Maharashtra, clarify that Aadhaar is solely an identity document and not a legal indicator of birth details.

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France Launches 10-Month Voluntary Military Programme Amid European Defence Shifts

November 29, 2025

France Rolls Out New 10-Month Voluntary Military Service as Europe Reconfigures Defence Models

France has announced a 10-month voluntary military service programme, set to begin next summer, signalling a renewed focus on defence preparedness across Europe. The initiative follows years of debate on restoring national service after conscription was suspended in 1997. With geopolitical tensions rising, particularly due to Russia’s expanding military influence, many European nations are re-evaluating their defence structures through both mandatory and voluntary service models.

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Law Commission Backs Parliament’s Power to Modify Legislative Terms for Simultaneous Polls

November 29, 2025

Law Commission Endorses Parliament’s Power to Change Legislature Terms for Synchronised Elections

In a significant development for the ‘One Nation, One Election’ proposal, the Law Commission has informed the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) that Parliament is constitutionally empowered to alter the tenure of the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, provided the change is enacted through a constitutional amendment. This opinion forms a key legal foundation for the government’s push to hold simultaneous elections across the country.

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