The Malabar gliding frog (Rhacophorus malabaricus) is one of the most fascinating amphibians of the Western Ghats, known for its vibrant green body, extended toe webbing, and extraordinary breeding behaviour. Endemic to this biodiversity hotspot, the species thrives in moist, elevated canopies, where survival demands unique adaptations.

India’s star cricketer Shafali Verma has been appointed as the Brand Ambassador of the Haryana State Women’s Commission, following her exceptional performance in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini honoured her during a felicitation ceremony at his residence in New Delhi, celebrating her crucial contribution to India’s historic first Women’s World Cup title.

• Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi has begun a six-day official visit to the United States from 12–17 November 2025, aimed at deepening naval cooperation and reinforcing the shared vision of a free, open, and rules-based Indo-Pacific. The visit underlines India’s strategic priority of strengthening maritime partnerships amid evolving geopolitical dynamics in the region.

• The Central Government has issued an important clarification regarding pension documentation under the CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021, making it compulsory to include the names of all daughters in family records of employees and pensioners. The directive was released by the Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) to strengthen beneficiary transparency and prevent disputes in future pension claims.

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• Kerala has once again secured the Top Achiever position in the Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) Rankings 2024, demonstrating its strong governance reforms, transparent procedures, and investor-friendly policies. The rankings were released under the Business Reforms Action Plan (BRAP) of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).