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On this special year-ender edition of the Democratic Newsroom, the India Today panel reviews the defining moments and figures of 2025. One speaker identifies 'Trumpian turbulence' as the year's dominant force, citing Donald Trump's disruption of the global order and foreign policy impact. Another view highlights the 'Women of India' as true trailblazers, celebrating achievements in sports, defense, and the electoral arena. The discussion also covers India's financial architecture overhaul led by the Reserve Bank of India and the decisive 'Operation Sindoor' against cross-border terror. The programme debates the contrast between global instability and India's assertive growth, while also touching upon the challenges facing democracies worldwide.
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