Srikanth Bolla Honoured with Ramoji Excellence Youth Icon Award

Entrepreneur Srikanth Bolla, Founder and Chairman of Bollant Industries, has been conferred the Ramoji Excellence Youth Icon Award during the prestigious Ramoji Excellence Awards ceremony held in Hyderabad. The honour celebrates his inspirational journey marked by determination, innovation and an unwavering commitment to inclusive growth.

US Labels Venezuela’s Cartel de los Soles as Terrorist Organisation

The United States has formally designated Venezuela’s Cartel de los Soles as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO), a major escalation in Washington’s stance against what it describes as a state-backed narco-terrorist network tied to President Nicolás Maduro’s regime. The designation, effective 24 November 2025, places the group under the same category as global terrorist entities like ISIS and al-Qaeda.

Kepang La Day Marks Valour of 1962 Defenders in Arunachal Pradesh

Kepang La Day, observed every year on 17 November, commemorates the bravery and sacrifice of Indian soldiers and local villagers who defended the strategic Kepang La Pass during the 1962 Sino-Indian War. This year’s events in Tuting, Upper Siang district, highlighted renewed community engagement and efforts to preserve the memory of the battle for younger generations.

China–Japan Row over Taiwan Escalates

Tensions between China and Japan have intensified following remarks by Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, whose comments on Taiwan triggered a sharp diplomatic backlash from Beijing. The dispute has now expanded into a multi-layer confrontation involving summoned envoys, pointed public statements, safety advisories and travel-related measures by major Chinese carriers.

Qatar to Host Inaugural Doha Tattoo Military Music Festival

Qatar is set to debut its first international military music and marching festival, the Doha Tattoo, scheduled from 16 to 20 December 2025 at the Katara Cultural Village. The event marks a significant addition to Qatar’s expanding cultural portfolio and symbolises the nation’s aspirations to become a premier regional centre for global artistic exchange.