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🇮🇳 National News
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Odisha Beaches Get Blue Flag CertificationPuri and Sunapur beaches recertified; Puri earns it for the 7th time, Sunapur for the 3rd year, reinforcing India’s sustainable tourism push.
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GI Tag for Lepcha Musical InstrumentsTungbuk and Pumtong Pulit from Sikkim receive GI status, safeguarding Lepcha cultural heritage with NABARD’s support.
💼 Business News
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Walmart Leadership TransitionJohn Furner to become Walmart’s global CEO, succeeding Doug McMillon as the company strengthens its digital and omnichannel strategy.
🛡️ Defence News
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IAF in France for Garuda-2025India and France conduct Garuda-2025 air exercise using Su-30 MKI and Rafale jets to boost interoperability and air combat capability.
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DRDO’s Man-Portable AUVsDRDO’s NSTL develops MP-AUVs with sonar, cameras, and AI-based target detection for autonomous mine countermeasure missions.
📰 Ranks & Reports News
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Henley Passport Index 2025Singapore tops with access to 193 destinations; India ranks 85th with access to 57 countries, reflecting widening global mobility gaps.
📰 Summits & Conferences News
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30th CII Partnership SummitHeld in Visakhapatnam under theme “Technology, Trust and Trade”; showcased investment goals and global participation from 77 countries.
📰 Science & Technology News
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India – 6th Largest Patent FilerIndia files 64,000+ patents, over 55% by residents, marking a shift toward strong domestic innovation and rising GII performance.
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India to Build Deepest Underwater LabIndia plans a 6,000m-deep underwater research habitat, surpassing global facilities and advancing Deep Ocean Mission goals.
📰 Obituaries News
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Veteran Actress Kamini Kaushal Passes AwayIconic actress Kamini Kaushal (98), debuting in Cannes-winning “Neecha Nagar,” remembered for a 70+ year career in Indian cinema.
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GI — Geographical Indication Tag for Lepcha Musical Instruments GI Tag
What: The Lepcha musical instruments Tungbuk and Pumtong Pulit from Sikkim have received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag, recognising them as products whose quality and reputation are linked to their place of origin.
How: GI registration under Indian law protects the community's traditional craftsmanship, with institutions like the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) supporting documentation and application.
Why: The tag helps Lepcha artisans secure better market value, prevents imitation, and strengthens cultural identity by formally acknowledging their living musical heritage.
DRDO MP-AUVs — Man-Portable Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Defence Tech
What: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), through its Naval Science and Technological Laboratory, has developed man-portable Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) for naval use.
How: These compact systems carry sonar, cameras and onboard processors that run artificial intelligence algorithms to detect, classify and map underwater mines or obstacles with minimal human intervention.
Why: Indigenous MP-AUVs make mine countermeasure operations safer, reduce reliance on divers, and enhance India's self-reliance in advanced undersea surveillance technologies.
India as the 6th Largest Patent Filer Globally Patents & Innovation
What: India has emerged as the sixth largest filer of patents worldwide, with more than 64,000 applications and over half coming from resident innovators rather than only foreign applicants.
How: Reforms in examination timelines, digital filing, fee rebates for start-ups, and awareness programmes have encouraged universities, start-ups and companies to protect intellectual property.
Why: Rising patent activity signals a shift from imitation to innovation, strengthens India's position in the Global Innovation Index (GII), and builds a technology base that can support long-term economic growth.