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Operation Bullion Blaze

November 13, 2025

  • The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) successfully uncovered a major gold-smuggling syndicate in Mumbai through its targeted crackdown titled Operation Bullion Blaze. Based on actionable intelligence, DRI teams conducted coordinated searches at four secret locations, exposing a well-organised network involved in illegally importing gold, melting it in unauthorised units, and distributing the refined bullion through grey-market channels.

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PM Modi’s Bhutan Visit

November 13, 2025

 

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day state visit to Bhutan (11–12 November 2025) strengthened India–Bhutan ties across energy, connectivity, trade, technology, and culture. The visit reinforced India’s Act East Policy and supported Bhutan’s development agenda under its 13th Five-Year Plan.

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IIT Guwahati Develops Material to Detect Fuel Adulteration and Clean Oil Spills

November 13, 2025

 

  • Researchers at IIT Guwahati have developed a new material known as Phase-Selective Organogelator (PSOG) that can detect kerosene adulteration in petrol and clean oil spills from water bodies. This innovation aims to provide a cost-effective, eco-friendly, and practical solution for ensuring fuel quality and protecting the environment from oil contamination.

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Earthquake in Assam Dima Hasao

November 13, 2025

 

  • A mild earthquake of magnitude 3.6 struck Dima Hasao district of Assam at 12:40 pm IST on 12 November 2025. The tremor originated at an approximate depth of 30 km, with its epicentre near 25.19°N and 92.92°E. Because the quake occurred at a moderately deep focal level, the shaking experienced on the surface was gentle and short-lived. Initial assessments reported no injuries, structural damage, or disruptions to essential services. Rail operations on the hill section and state highway traffic remained fully normal.

 

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India Grants Land for Bhutanese Monastery in Varanasi

November 13, 2025

 

  • India has announced a significant cultural and diplomatic gesture by granting land in Varanasi for the construction of a Bhutanese monastery and guesthouse. The announcement was made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Bhutan in November 2025, marking the 70th birth anniversary of King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck.
  • This initiative reinforces the deep-rooted Buddhist heritage, cultural ties, and India’s “Neighbourhood First” policy.

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