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Turkish Kızılelma UAV Makes History With First BVR Air-to-Air Kill

Dec 01, 2025

Kızılelma UAV Executes World’s First BVR Kill, Redefining Future Air Combat

Türkiye has achieved a landmark breakthrough in military aviation, becoming the first nation to conduct a successful beyond-visual-range (BVR) air-to-air engagement using an uncrewed combat aircraft. The Bayraktar Kızılelma UAV, developed by Baykar, intercepted and destroyed a jet-powered aerial target using an indigenous BVR missile—an achievement that signals a dramatic shift in air warfare capability and the global UAV landscape.

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Centre Relaxes PAP Norms in Nagaland Ahead of Hornbill Festival 2025

Dec 01, 2025

Government Eases PAP Rules in Nagaland to Boost Hornbill Festival Tourism

The Union Government has approved a relaxation of the Protected Area Permit (PAP) regime in Nagaland, paving the way for increased domestic and foreign tourist participation ahead of the renowned Hornbill Festival 2025. The decision is expected to significantly enhance travel flexibility, cultural exchange and economic activity during the state’s biggest tourism event.

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Paschal Donohoe Named Managing Director and Chief Knowledge Officer

Dec 01, 2025

World Bank Group announces new leadership role to strengthen global development outcomes

The World Bank Group has appointed Paschal Donohoe as its new Managing Director and Chief Knowledge Officer, a position he will assume on 24 November 2025. The appointment, announced on 18 November, brings a senior European policymaker with public and private sector experience into the Bank’s leadership structure. The move supports the institution’s objective of improving knowledge-sharing systems and evidence-based policy solutions worldwide.

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India Re-Elected to IMO Council with Record Category-B Vote Share

Dec 01, 2025

Nation secures 154 of 169 votes for 2026–27 council term

India has been re-elected to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council in Category B, winning 154 out of 169 valid votes during the 34th IMO Assembly in London on 28 November 2025. This marks India’s highest-ever vote share in the category and its second consecutive term topping the ballot, reinforcing its role as a major global maritime stakeholder. The re-election highlights international confidence in India’s shipping reforms, sustainability agenda, and blue economy growth.

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Rare Rustic Bunting Spotted at Najafgarh Jheel for the First Time

Dec 01, 2025

Rustic Bunting Makes Historic First Appearance in Delhi NCR at Najafgarh Jheel

Delhi NCR has entered the ornithological spotlight with the first-ever confirmed sighting of the rare Rustic Bunting at Najafgarh Jheel, a thriving wetland habitat on the Haryana–Delhi border. The passerine, rarely reported in India, was documented by local birdwatchers during a routine survey—marking a significant moment for regional bird records.

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