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BOOK LAUNCH
Kiran Desai’s New Novel Shortlisted for 2025 Booker Prize
- Kiran Desai’s latest book, The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny, has been shortlisted for the 2025 Booker Prize.
- The novel delves into complex themes of love, family ties, and cultural identity, unfolding as a cross-continental saga.
- Desai intricately captures the emotional and psychological landscapes of her characters, weaving stories of yearning, displacement, and belonging.
- The narrative bridges India and the United States, exploring the tension between tradition and modernity, as well as the passage from youth to legacy.
BUSINESS NEWS
OpenAI and Amazon Forge $38 Billion Deal to Expand AI Capabilities via AWS
- In a major move reshaping the global AI industry, OpenAI and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have entered into a $38 billion strategic partnership.
- The deal aims to enhance OpenAI’s AI infrastructure and scaling potential, including systems powering ChatGPT, by utilizing AWS’s extensive cloud network.
- This collaboration marks one of the largest compute deployment projects in AI history.
Key Highlights:
- 💰 Investment Value: $38 billion, with initial deployments already initiated.
- ⚙️ GPU Access: OpenAI will utilize NVIDIA GPU clusters, crucial for training large AI models.
- 💻 Compute Scaling: The project will scale to tens of millions of CPUs, enabling global-level AI inference and application operations.
- 📅 Timeline: Full deployment is expected by end of 2026, with room for further expansion through 2027 and beyond.
- 🏗️ Strategic Partnership: AWS will become a key provider of computing power for OpenAI under this long-term agreement.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
USCIS Discontinues Cheques and Money Orders for Immigration Payments
- The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has stopped accepting cheques and money orders for all immigration-related payments.
- From this week, applicants must use Form G-1650 to authorise electronic debit payments directly from US bank accounts.
- The initiative seeks to make payments faster, more secure, and efficient, eliminating issues like fraud risks, postal delays, and payment errors.
Additional Details:
- 💳 Credit Cards: Still accepted for certain applications—such as H-1B visas, green cards, and employment authorisations—through Form G-1450.
- 🧾 Employer Impact: H-1B employers benefit from better record-keeping and transaction tracking, though they must coordinate closely with finance teams and immigration lawyers.
- 🎓 Student Concerns: F-1 international students and new visa holders without US bank accounts may face payment challenges.
- ✅ Form Accuracy: Applicants must ensure correct routing and account details on Form G-1650 to prevent rejections.
- 🏦 Bank Verification: USCIS recommends confirming that government debits are authorised and sufficient funds are available before filing.
- 💡 Alternative Options: Prepaid or reloadable credit cards can be used if they comply with USCIS authorisation rules.
- 🌐 Digital Overhaul: This change is part of USCIS’s digital transformation strategy, aiming to reduce paperwork, curb fraud, and accelerate processing.
- ⚠️ Responsibility Shift: Applicants must now handle payments carefully, as manual corrections or late payments are no longer permitted.
APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS
IAS Officer Sanjay Garg Appointed as DG, Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)
- Shri Sanjay Garg, a 1994-batch IAS officer (Kerala cadre), has taken over as Director General (DG) of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) from 1 November 2025.
- He brings over 30 years of experience in policy formulation, strategic planning, and implementation across diverse sectors—agriculture, defence, industry, finance, and social welfare.
- Previously served as Additional Secretary (DARE) and Secretary (ICAR), where he spearheaded the digital transformation in agricultural research and expanded the Kisan Sarathi portal, connecting farmers with scientists.
- His career includes key roles in World Bank projects, defence industry reforms, and leather sector promotion.
- As BIS DG, he will also act as President of India’s National Committee in the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), enhancing India’s global standardisation efforts.
- Minister in Charge: Pralhad Joshi, Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution.
Kaizad Bharucha Reappointed as Deputy Managing Director, HDFC Bank
- HDFC Bank’s Board has approved the reappointment of Kaizad Bharucha as Deputy Managing Director (DMD) for another three-year term.
- The appointment awaits approval from the RBI and shareholders, following the Nomination & Remuneration Committee’s recommendation.
- Bharucha joined HDFC Bank in October 1995, became a Board Member in 2014, and is currently the longest-serving Executive Board Member.
- He was first named Deputy MD in April 2023, completing nearly three decades of service.
- Before HDFC, he was associated with SBI Commercial and International Bank.
DEFENCE NEWS
Tri-Services Exercise “Trishul” Led by Indian Navy
- The Tri-Services Exercise (TSE-2025), titled “Trishul”, is being led by the Indian Navy in collaboration with the Indian Army and Indian Air Force.
- Conducted by Headquarters Western Naval Command, the exercise began in early November 2025 and covers a wide operational area across Rajasthan, Gujarat, and the North Arabian Sea.
- It involves major formations such as Army Southern Command, Western Naval Command, and South Western Air Command, with participation from BSF, Coast Guard, and other central agencies.
Objectives and Focus:
- To validate and synchronise operational procedures across the three services for joint multi-domain operations.
- To improve interoperability, network integration, and jointness in land, air, sea, cyber, and space domains.
India Concludes Operations at Tajikistan’s Ayni Airbase
- India has formally ended its strategic presence at the Ayni Airbase in Tajikistan, marking the closure of its Central Asian footprint.
- The refurbishment project of the Soviet-era base began four years ago and ended after the bilateral agreement expired in 2022.
- The airbase’s strategic importance declined after the collapse of the Northern Alliance and the Taliban’s return to power in 2021.
- Located 10 km west of Dushanbe, Ayni Airbase was part of India’s extended security efforts in the region.
- Previously, India’s first overseas base was Farkhor (1998–2008), which provided logistical and medical support to Afghan Northern Alliance fighters.
Indian Army Conducts Drone and Counter-Drone Exercise ‘VAYU SAMANVAY-II’
- The Indian Army carried out a major Drone and Counter-Drone Exercise, named ‘VAYU SAMANVAY-II’, on 28–29 October 2025 in the Desert Sector under Southern Command.
- The drill tested the Army’s readiness for next-generation warfare, integrating aerial and ground assets within multi-domain command and control systems.
- It was designed to evaluate doctrinal strategies for drone warfare and to enhance responses to emerging aerial threats.
Key Aspects:
- Conducted in challenging desert terrain, highlighting indigenous drone technology performance.
- Showcased joint interoperability between Army divisions, ensuring technology-enabled synergy in frontline operations.
- Insights from the exercise will guide modernisation and capability development across Army operations.
- Reaffirms the Army’s vision of evolving into a technology-driven, agile, and multi-domain-ready force.
MOUs AND AGREEMENTS
MoSPI and IICA Sign MoU to Build SDG Alignment Framework
- The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA).
- The MoU aims to develop a Comprehensive Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Alignment Framework.
- This framework will integrate National, State, Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG), and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
- The initiative aligns with the national vision of Viksit Bharat (Developed India), promoting coordinated progress on sustainability indicators.
SPORTS NEWS
Rohan Bopanna Retires from Professional Tennis
- Veteran tennis player Rohan Bopanna has officially retired, concluding a career spanning over 20 years.
- Renowned for his powerful serves and doubles excellence, Bopanna has been a consistent figure in Indian tennis and global circuits.
- His final match took place at the 2025 Paris Masters, where he and partner Alexander Bublik (Kazakhstan) lost to John Peers (Australia) and James Tracy (UK) with scores 5–7, 6–2, 10–8.
Career Highlights:
- 🏆 Two-time Grand Slam Champion:
- 2017 French Open Mixed Doubles (with Gabriela Dabrowski).
- 2024 Australian Open Men’s Doubles (with Matthew Ebden).
- 🌍 World No. 1 in Doubles (2024): Achieved this milestone at age 43, the oldest player ever to do so.
- 🇮🇳 Represented India in multiple Davis Cup ties and Olympic Games.
- 🎾 Grand Slam Finals Appearances (5 total):
- Men’s Doubles: 2010 US Open (with Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi), 2023 US Open (with Ebden).
- Mixed Doubles: 2017 French Open (won), 2018 Australian Open (with Timea Babos), 2023 Australian Open (with Sania Mirza).
- His partnership with Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi (Pakistan), known as the “Indo-Pak Express,” symbolized peace and unity in global tennis.
Jannik Sinner Reclaims World No. 1 with Paris Masters Triumph
- Jannik Sinner has regained the ATP World No. 1 ranking after defeating Felix Auger-Aliassime in the 2025 Paris Masters final.
- He secured victory in straight sets 6–4, 7–6 (4) on November 2, 2025, dethroning Carlos Alcaraz and reaffirming his dominance in indoor tennis.
Highlights of His Achievement:
- 🏅 The win marks Sinner’s first Paris Masters title, adding to his remarkable indoor record.
- 💪 Extended his indoor winning streak to 26 consecutive matches, showcasing unmatched consistency.
- 🔁 Followed his Vienna Open victory the previous week, highlighting his momentum ahead of the ATP Finals.
- 🌟 This triumph reinforces Sinner’s position as one of the most dominant players of the 2025 season.