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PM Modi Extends dollar 455 Million Credit Line to Strengthen Energy Ties with Bhutan

November 12, 2025

 

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Bhutan has reinforced India’s leadership role in regional development and energy cooperation. During the visit, held on 11 November 2025, PM Modi announced a $455 million line of credit for Bhutan and inaugurated the 1,020-megawatt Punatsangchhu-II hydroelectric project, a landmark symbol of India–Bhutan partnership in renewable energy and sustainable growth.

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US Surgeon Performs World’s First Remote Surgery Across 4,000 Miles

November 12, 2025

 

  • In a groundbreaking advancement for medical science, surgeons have performed the world’s first transatlantic remote surgery, successfully linking Scotland and the United States using next-generation robotic and network technologies. The operation, which marks a historic step in stroke care and telemedicine, demonstrates how critical life-saving procedures can soon be performed across continents in real time.

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Oman Elected to UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere Council

November 12, 2025

 

  • Oman has been elected to the International Coordinating Council (ICC) of UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme for the 2025–2029 term, marking a major milestone in its global environmental leadership. The election took place during the 43rd UNESCO General Conference in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, and underscores the Sultanate’s growing role in advancing sustainability, biodiversity conservation, and climate resilience in line with Oman Vision 2040 and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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Servier India Launches Biomarker Testing Initiative for Cancer Diagnosis

November 12, 2025

 

  • Servier India, the Indian arm of the French biopharmaceutical company Servier, has launched a biomarker testing initiative aimed at improving early and precise diagnosis of Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) and Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA). The initiative, developed in partnership with MedGenome and Strand Life Sciences, seeks to expand access to molecular testing across India and promote precision oncology through subsidised and free diagnostic services.

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India on Track to Become World’s Third-Largest Economy by 2028 UBS

November 12, 2025

 

  • According to the latest UBS Global Research report, India is projected to become the world’s third-largest economy by 2028, overtaking Japan and Germany, with annual GDP growth averaging around 6.5%. The report, authored by Tanvee Gupta Jain, Chief India Economist at UBS, highlights India’s strong domestic demand, reform momentum, and macroeconomic stability as key growth enablers.

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