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Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned sine die on 19 December 2025, marking the conclusion of the 19-day Winter Session, which began on 1 December 2025. In his valedictory address, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said the Lower House held 15 sittings and recorded 111% productivity, thanking members for their cooperation. Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P….
The Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India Bill, 2025 (SHANTI Bill) represents a major reform in India’s civil nuclear sector, positioning nuclear power as a key component of the country’s clean energy transition. Passed by both Houses of Parliament in December 2025, the bill replaces outdated laws such as the Atomic…
The Second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine was held in New Delhi from 17 to 19 December 2025, co-hosted by the World Health Organization (WHO) and India’s Ministry of Ayush. The summit focused on the evidence-based integration of traditional medicine into global health systems under the theme “Restoring balance: The science and practice of…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred the Order of Oman (First Class) on 18 December 2025 by Sultan Haitham bin Tarik in recognition of his leadership and efforts to strengthen India–Oman relations. The conferment coincided with the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and Oman and took place during PM Modi’s official visit to…
The Indian Army received the final batch of three AH-64E Apache attack helicopters from Boeing on December 16–17, 2025, completing its contracted fleet of six helicopters. The deal, signed with the United States in February 2020 for about $600 million, marks a major milestone for the Army Aviation Corps. The helicopters arrived at Hindon Air…
India launched its first wildlife-safe highway on National Highway-45 (Bhopal–Jabalpur stretch) in Madhya Pradesh in December 2025, marking a major step toward eco-sensitive infrastructure development. The highway passes through the Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve and near the Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary, making wildlife protection a critical concern. A 2 km ghat section of the 11.9 km…
The Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025 (VB-G RAM G Bill) was introduced in the Lok Sabha on 16 December 2025. It proposes to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), marking the biggest reform in India’s rural employment framework in over two decades. About MGNREGA MGNREGA, enacted…
The Indian film Homebound, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, has been shortlisted for the 98th Academy Awards (Oscars 2026) in the Best International Feature Film category. Homebound is among 15 films that have become eligible for final nominations in this category, which highlights outstanding cinema from around the world. Being shortlisted marks a significant achievement for…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred Ethiopia’s highest civilian award, The Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia during his visit to Addis Ababa in December 2025. He became the first global Head of State or Government to receive this prestigious honour, marking a historic moment in India–Ethiopia relations. The award was bestowed by Ethiopian Prime Minister…
Raj Kumar Goyal, a retired 1990-batch IAS officer of the AGMUT cadre, was sworn in as India’s new Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) on 15 December 2025 at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The oath of office and secrecy was administered by President Droupadi Murmu in the presence of senior dignitaries. Before his appointment, Goyal served as Secretary, Department…
India created history by winning its maiden Squash World Cup title in December 2025, defeating top-seeded Hong Kong 3–0 in the final held at Chennai. With this victory, India became the first Asian nation to lift the prestigious mixed-team Squash World Cup trophy. The final, played on 14 December 2025 at the Express Avenue Mall,…
Vijay Diwas is observed every year on 16 December to mark India’s historic victory in the 1971 Indo-Pak war, which led to the liberation of Bangladesh. The war began on 3 December 1971 and lasted only 13 days, making it one of the shortest and most decisive wars in history. The conflict arose from a…
Lionel Messi’s “GOAT India Tour 2025” was a landmark event for Indian football, held from 13 to 15 December 2025 across Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and New Delhi. The three-day visit generated massive fan enthusiasm and placed India firmly on the global football map. Messi was accompanied by fellow football stars Luis Suárez and Rodrigo De…
Harimau Shakti 2025 is the 5th India–Malaysia joint military exercise, held from 5–18 December 2025 at Mahajan Field Firing Range, Rajasthan. It involved the Dogra Regiment (India) and the 25th Battalion, Royal Malaysian Army. The exercise focused on counter-insurgency, counter-terrorism, and UN peacekeeping operations, aiming to enhance interoperability, operational readiness, and bilateral defence cooperation between…
On 12 December 2025, the Union Cabinet approved a budget of ₹11,718 crore for conducting Census 2027. Census 2027 will be conducted in two phases—Phase I (Houselisting and Housing Census) and Phase II (Population Enumeration). It will be India’s 16th Census overall and the 8th Census since Independence. India’s Census is regarded as the largest…
On 12 December 2025, the Government of India approved the CoalSETU policy to ensure seamless, efficient, and transparent utilisation of coal resources. The decision was taken by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Under this policy, a new auction window called ‘CoalSETU’ has been introduced within the Non-Regulated…
Supriya Sahu, Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Environment, Climate Change and Forests, Tamil Nadu, has been awarded the UNEP Champions of the Earth 2025 in the Inspiration and Action category. This is the United Nations’ highest environmental honour. ⭐ Why She Received the Award 🏛️ Global Stage
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump held a telephonic conversation on 11 December 2025 to review bilateral ties and ongoing trade negotiations. The discussion focused on strengthening the India–U.S. Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership, with emphasis on trade, defence, energy, and emerging technologies. Both leaders assessed progress in resolving tariff disputes and improving…
Germany won the FIH Men’s Junior Hockey World Cup 2025 in Chennai on 10 December 2025, defeating Spain 3–2 in a shoot-out after a 1–1 draw in regulation time, securing their eighth title. Justus Warweg scored for Germany, while Nicolas Mustaros equalised for Spain before the match went to penalties. India claimed their first-ever bronze…
Deepavali (Diwali), the festival of lights, has been officially inscribed on UNESCO’s List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity during the 20th UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee session held at the Red Fort, New Delhi (8–13 December 2025). This makes Deepavali the 16th Indian element on the UNESCO Intangible Heritage list. The announcement was celebrated in…
India has successfully installed 7,075.78 MW of rooftop solar capacity under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, covering nearly 24 lakh households across the country as of December 2025. 🌞 Overview of the Scheme 📊 Current Achievements ⚡ Benefits to Citizens
Andrej Babiš was officially appointed Prime Minister of the Czech Republic on 9 December 2025 by President Petr Pavel, marking his return after his earlier tenure from 2017–2021. Leader of the ANO party, Babiš formed a coalition with eurosceptic groups after winning the October 2025 elections. He pledged to prioritise Czech national interests, adopt a…
India is hosting the 20th session of UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage at the Red Fort, New Delhi, from 8 to 13 December 2025. The session is chaired by Ambassador Vishal V. Sharma, India’s Permanent Delegate to UNESCO, and brings together international delegates, cultural experts, and policymakers to review new…
India has achieved a major clean energy milestone by installing 50% of its total power capacity from non-fossil fuel sources, reaching its Panchamrit target five years ahead of the 2030 deadline. As per data tabled in the Lok Sabha on 8 December 2025, India’s total installed power capacity stood at 485 GW as of 30…
On 7 December 2025, the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) launched the book “Bharat: That Is India – Reclaiming Our Real Identity” authored by Abhijeet Joag in New Delhi. The event was attended by eminent personalities including Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan and IGNCA Trust President Ram Bahadur Rai. The programme witnessed…
The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be the largest edition in history, jointly hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026 across 16 cities. For the first time, the tournament will feature an expanded 48-team format, divided into 12 groups of four teams, with 32 teams advancing to the…
Armed Forces Flag Day is observed annually on December 7 in India to honour the sacrifice, courage, and service of the Army, Navy, and Air Force. Established in 1949, the day was instituted to create awareness and raise funds for the welfare of ex-servicemen, war widows, and their dependents through the Armed Forces Flag Day…
India and Malaysia commenced the fifth edition of the joint military exercise ‘Harimau Shakti’ on 5 December 2025 at the Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan, which will continue till 18 December. The exercise focuses on enhancing interoperability in sub-conventional operations under the UN Chapter VII mandate. The Indian Army is represented mainly by the…
Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded his two-day visit to India on 5 December 2025, reaffirming the enduring, India–Russia “Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership.” During the 23rd India–Russia Summit in New Delhi, both sides set an ambitious $100 billion bilateral trade target by 2030, advanced discussions on a free trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union,…
The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee unanimously cut the policy repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25% in its December 2025 meeting. This marks the fourth rate reduction in 2025, bringing the cumulative cut for the year to 125 basis points. The move comes amid a backdrop of strong economic growth and…