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Climate change has become one of the most urgent global crises, threatening both humanity and ecosystems. Rising global temperatures, extreme weather events, sea-level rise, and biodiversity loss are clear indicators of this challenge. Its impacts extend beyond the environment to social and economic structures. To address this crisis, mitigation and adaptation are two key strategies that need to be implemented with effective financial support, global cooperation, and technological innovation.

Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi's eight-day visit to New Delhi took place in 2025.

The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) is an ambitious project designed to enhance economic and trade connectivity between India, the Middle East, and Europe. In recent years, especially following trade tensions with the United States, India has focused on diversifying its economic partnerships globally.

Women's participation at the higher levels of the judiciary in India remains extremely limited. According to the India Justice Report 2025, only 14% of judges in the High Courts and a mere 3.1% in the Supreme Court are women. This situation highlights the serious lack of gender equality in the justice system.

India has consistently made strides towards energy efficiency and conservation. To this end, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) annually recognizes industries, organizations, and individuals for their energy-efficient efforts. Recently, BEE invited applications for the 35th National Energy Conservation Awards (NECA) 2025.

Climate change is one of the most serious crises facing human civilization today.

The 29th Conference of the Parties (COP-29) under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) was held in Baku, Azerbaijan.

On October 13, 2025, a historic peace agreement was reached in Gaza, ending the two-year-long Israel-Hamas war. Under the mediation of US President Donald Trump, Hamas released hostages, and Israel released prisoners. This was followed by a summit in the Egyptian city of Sharm el-Sheikh, where the Gaza Declaration was signed.

On October 13, 2025, the India Births and Deaths Report, 2023 was released by the Registrar General of India, under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

The 70th Filmfare Awards 2025 were held at EKA Arena, Kankaria Lake, Ahmedabad.