Fátima Bosch Fernández of Mexico won the Miss Universe 2025 crown in Bangkok, sparking celebrations across the country. Her victory came after a tense incident earlier in the competition, which had already landed her in the national limelight. The 25-year-old from Tabasco was publicly scolded by Thai director Nawat Itsaragrisil at a livestreamed sashing ceremony on November 4. He accused her of failing to follow his promotional guidelines. When Bosch defended herself, he called security, prompting her to leave. Several participants joined in to show their support. Mexican businessman RaÃ
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the 20th G20 Leaders' Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, on November 21-23. The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed the visit, saying the Prime Minister will present India's position on the key issues before the grouping. He is scheduled to speak in all three sessions, demonstrating his continuous involvement with the forum. This will be the fourth consecutive G20 Summit held in the Global South. India hosted it in 2023, followed by Brazil in 2024, with Indonesia hosting the 2022 edition. PM Modi's participation marks his 12th G20 summit appea
The Union Cabinet has approved two significant support schemes worth ₹45,060 crore for exporters, particularly MSMEs, who are suffering pressure from the recent 50% tariff rise imposed by the US on a range of Indian products. The announcement follows several meetings with export promotion councils, which identified the challenges created by the new trade barrier. The approved package allocates ₹25,060 crore for the Export Promotion Mission and ₹20,000 crore for the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Exporters. The Export Promotion Mission will operate from FY26 to FY31. It seeks to strength
Dubai is setting new worldwide norms for sustainable tourism, with an upsurge in visitors from India, Saudi Arabia, and the United Kingdom. The Dubai Sustainable Tourism (DST) Stamp, introduced by the Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), has been instrumental in promoting environmentally friendly practices throughout the city's hospitality industry. India remains Dubai's largest source market, with over two million annual visitors, followed by Saudi Arabia and the UK. The city's excellent air connectivity, luxurious services, and cultural diversity have made it a popular choice for bot
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Amul and the Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) on reaching the top two spots in the global cooperative rankings. This achievement is a significant moment for India's cooperative sector, which continues to empower millions of rural people while strengthening the national economy. The Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation, known for the Amul brand, took top place, followed by IFFCO in second. Their international recognition highlights India's leadership in cooperative entrepreneurship, innovation, and farmer-driven growth
The UAE is ready to create history by formally recognising yoga as a competitive sport, the first of its kind in the Gulf region. This decision emphasises the growing cultural and diplomatic links between India and the UAE, where approximately four million Indians live and actively contribute to the country's social fabric. The decision was made during the second Joint Steering Committee Meeting of the India-UAE Cultural Council, which took place in Abu Dhabi from October 8 to 9. The Indian team, led by Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) Director-General Nandini Singla, conducted
For the first time in its history, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) held its famed Sahodaya School Complex Conference outside India. Over a thousand school leaders, educators, and policymakers from CBSE-affiliated schools around the world attended the "1st International & 31st Annual Conference of Sahodaya School Complexes - 2025," which was hosted at the Grand Hyatt Dubai. The conference focused on the subject "Rooted in Wisdom, Rising with Vision: Reimagining Education through NEP 2020," which reflects the changing vision of Indian education in a rapidly globalising wo
Saudi Arabia has revealed the second edition of its "Global Harmony" project, which will begin with an elaborate "India Week" celebration during the ongoing Riyadh Season. The Ministry of Media, in partnership with the General Entertainment Authority, organised the event to emphasise the country's growing commitment to diversity and cultural exchange under Saudi Vision 2030. The program seeks to highlight the contributions of expatriate communities to Saudi Arabia's cultural, social, and economic landscape. By displaying traditions from other countries, it promotes harmony, inclusion, and
Lucknow has won a place on the global culinary map after being named a Creative City of Gastronomy by UNESCO during the 43rd General Conference in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. The award recognises the city's timeless Awadhi cuisine, which is renowned for its complex tastes, slow-cooking techniques, and royal hospitality. Lucknow's food culture, which includes trademark kebabs, biryanis, kormas, and sheermal, reflects the city's artistic finesse and cultural warmth. Lucknow becomes the second Indian city to acquire this distinction, following Hyderabad, which did so in 2019. To be qualified as
Manipur is preparing to sell a new variety of traditional rice, the white Chakhao, to Japan, marking yet another milestone following the international success of its black sticky rice. The state's Department of Agriculture has inked a Memorandum of Understanding with Japan for a 20-metric-tonne trial shipment of this aromatic white variety. The deal was confirmed during APEDA's first Bharat International Rice Conference, which took place from October 30 to 31 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. According to Peter Salam, Director of the Agriculture Department, the worldwide show attracted over