• 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).

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Israel has reopened the Zikim crossing to facilitate the entry of UN and international humanitarian aid into northern Gaza. This marks an important policy shift after months of restricted access, aimed at addressing severe shortages in the conflict-affected region.

• The IMF’s April 2025 World Economic Outlook presents the latest ranking of the world’s largest economies, illustrating shifts in global economic power and the growing role of emerging markets. The report highlights how economic size continues to shape global influence, investment flows, and geopolitical weight.