Rajasthan Current Affairs — December 2025
483 articles covering Rajasthan and national current affairs for December 2025, curated for RAS/RPSC exam preparation.
31 December 2025
(29 articles)Cabinet Approves ₹19,142 Crore Nashik-Solapur-Akkalkot Six-Lane Greenfield Corridor in Maharashtra
CCEA approved a ₹19,142 crore six-lane greenfield access-controlled Nashik-Solapur-Akkalkot Corridor of 374 km on BOT toll mode in Maharashtra on December 31, 2025. It will cut travel time from 31 hou
Cabinet Approves ₹19,142 Crore Nashik-Solapur-Akkalkot Six-Lane Greenfield Corridor in Maharashtra
CCEA approved a ₹19,142 crore six-lane greenfield access-controlled Nashik-Solapur-Akkalkot Corridor of 374 km on BOT toll mode in Maharashtra on December 31, 2025. It will cut travel time from 31 hou
Cabinet Clears ₹1,526 Crore Widening of NH-326 Mohana-Koraput Stretch in Southern Odisha
The Union Cabinet on December 31, 2025 approved ₹1,526.21 crore for widening the 243 km Mohana-Koraput section of NH-326 in southern Odisha to two lanes with paved shoulders, on EPC mode. It passes th
Cabinet Approves ₹19,142 Crore Nashik-Solapur-Akkalkot Six-Lane Greenfield Corridor in Maharashtra
CCEA approved a ₹19,142 crore six-lane greenfield access-controlled Nashik-Solapur-Akkalkot Corridor of 374 km on BOT toll mode in Maharashtra on December 31, 2025. It will cut travel time from 31 hou
HAL Inaugurates Dhruv-NG Advanced Light Helicopter Civil Variant
HAL inaugurated Dhruv-NG civil helicopter: twin engines, 14 passengers, 285 km/h speed, 630 km range, configurable for VIP/ambulance.
DoT Releases National Frequency Allocation Plan 2025, Supporting 5G, 6G, and Satellite Services
DoT released NFAP 2025 supporting 5G, 6G, satellite broadband, and NavIC; revises NFAP 2022.
Rajasthan Wins Best Performance Award Under National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP) 2024-25; State Tops Tobacco Free Youth Campaign
Rajasthan was awarded the Best Performance Award by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, under the National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP) for the year 2024-25, recognisin
PIB Year-End Review 2025: India's Space Programme Achievements Under Department of Space
ISRO 2025 highlights: heaviest launch (LVM3-M6), indigenous microprocessors, ISS mission by Shukla, Gaganyaan progress.
Gujarat Approves Indian Artificial Intelligence Research Organization at GIFT City with ₹300 Crore Budget
Gujarat approved IAIRO at GIFT City with ₹300 crore for AI research in Indian languages, healthcare, agriculture.
Government Approves ₹7,000 Crore Scheme for Rare Earth Permanent Magnet Manufacturing
₹7,000 crore scheme for rare earth permanent magnet manufacturing; key for EVs and defence.
Gujarat Approves Indian Artificial Intelligence Research Organization at GIFT City with ₹300 Crore Budget
Gujarat approved IAIRO at GIFT City with ₹300 crore for AI research in Indian languages, healthcare, agriculture.
Arjun Erigaisi Wins Bronze at 2025 FIDE World Rapid Chess Championship in Doha; Becomes Second Indian Male After Viswanathan Anand to Podium at Worlds
Indian chess Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi won the bronze medal in the men's section of the 2025 FIDE World Rapid Chess Championship held in Doha, Qatar, scoring 9.5 points out of 13 rounds. Magnus Carls
DoT Releases National Frequency Allocation Plan 2025, Supporting 5G, 6G, and Satellite Services
DoT released NFAP 2025 supporting 5G, 6G, satellite broadband, and NavIC; revises NFAP 2022.
DoT Announces Telecom Security Reforms: Pro Tem Scheme Extended, TSTL Fees Reduced by 50%
DoT extended Pro Tem telecom security scheme 2 years; reduced TSTL fees 50%; mandatory ITSAR certification for ONT devices from Jan 1, 2026.
ISRO Conducts Static Test of Enhanced SSLV Third Stage at Sriharikota
ISRO tested enhanced SSLV third stage at Sriharikota; 108-second test with carbon-epoxy motor case increases payload by ~90 kg.
National Frequency Allocation Plan 2025 Released — Supports 5G/6G and Satellite Services
NFAP-2025 released covering 8.3 kHz to 3000 GHz; allocates spectrum for 5G/6G, satellite services and V2X communication.
Smriti Mandhana Becomes Fastest Woman Cricketer to Reach 10,000 International Runs, Joins Mithali Raj as Only Second Indian
India's opening batter Smriti Mandhana achieved the milestone of 10,000 international runs in women's cricket on December 28, 2025, during the fourth T20I against Sri Lanka women at the Greenfield Int
India's Economy Ranking Updated: IMF April 2026 Data Places India Sixth by Nominal GDP
Latest IMF April 2026 data places India sixth by nominal GDP, not fourth; Q2 FY26 real GDP growth was 8.2%, and earlier government data reported forex reserves of USD 686.2 billion.
Ministry of Home Affairs Year-End Review 2025 and Separate Sports Ministry Updates
MHA Year Review: OCND launched, Weapons Database, Hardik Singh for Khel Ratna; 24 Arjuna Award nominees including first yogasana athlete.
India's Real GDP Growth Hits 8.2% in Q2 FY2025-26; Economy on Track to Surpass Germany by 2030 and Become World's Third Largest
India recorded a real GDP growth rate of 8.2% in the second quarter of FY2025-26 (July-September 2025), reaffirming its position as the world's fastest-growing major economy. This performance was driv
PathGennie Software: Open-Source Method to Fast-Track Drug Discovery
PathGennie is an open-source computational framework developed at S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences, Kolkata, to simulate drug-protein unbinding and speed up affordable drug discovery.
RBI Releases Report on Trend and Progress of Banking in India 2024-25
RBI banking report: 12 PSBs, balance sheet growth 11.2%, credit up 11.5%; fraud cases 5,092 with amount up 30% to ₹21,515 crore.
DAC Approves ₹79,000 Crore Defence Procurement for Army, Navy, and Air Force
DAC approves ₹79,000 crore defence procurement for tri-services modernization.
PRS December 2025 Monthly Policy Review: Winter Session — 8 Bills Passed, SHANTI Act and Insurance Amendment Highlight
PRS December 2025 review: Winter Session passed 8 bills — SHANTI Act, VB-G RAM G, Insurance Amendment (100% FDI), Health Security Cess. PRS flagged zero committee referrals and reduced productive sitt
DAC Approves ₹79,000 Crore Defence Procurement for Army, Navy, and Air Force
DAC approves ₹79,000 crore defence procurement for tri-services modernization.
Amit Shah Inaugurates Redeveloped Batadrava Than in Assam — ₹222 Crore Srimanta Sankardeva Project
Amit Shah inaugurated ₹222 crore redeveloped Batadrava Than in Assam, birthplace of 15th-century saint Srimanta Sankardeva.
Government Approves ₹7,280 Crore Scheme for Rare Earth Permanent Magnet Manufacturing
₹7,280 crore scheme for rare earth permanent magnet manufacturing; key for EVs and defence.
MoEFCC Forest Conservation PIB Year-End Review 2025: 98 Ramsar Sites as of 31 January 2026, 33 Elephant Reserves, CITES CoP-20 Samarkand
MoEFCC 2025 PIB review: 98 Ramsar Sites as of 31 January 2026 (highest in Asia), 33 Elephant Reserves in 14 states, CITES CoP-20 participation at Samarkand, 262.4 crore saplings under Ek Ped Maa Ke Na
Cabinet Approves ₹7,280 Crore Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets (REPM): India's Push for Clean Energy and Defence Supply Chain Self-Reliance
The Union Cabinet approved the 'Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets (REPM)' with a total financial outlay of ₹7,280 crore in late November 2025, with implementatio
30 December 2025
(29 articles)Kaamya Karthikeyan Becomes Youngest Indian to Ski to South Pole at Age 18
18-year-old Kaamya Karthikeyan became youngest Indian to ski to South Pole; also youngest Indian Everest summiteer and Seven Summits completist.
Rajasthan Chief Secretary Directs RSMML to Increase Mineral Production
Rajasthan CS directed RSMML to boost mineral production; 43.15 lakh tonnes supplied in FY up to Nov 2025.
ISRO Successfully Conducts Ground Test of Improved SSLV Third Stage at Sriharikota
ISRO successfully conducted a 108-second static firing test of the improved SSLV third stage with a carbon-epoxy motor case at Sriharikota on December 30, 2025, qualifying the upgraded SS3 for flight
Parvati-Arga Bird Sanctuary in UP Declared Eco-Sensitive Zone
Parvati-Arga Bird Sanctuary in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, has been declared an Eco-Sensitive Zone; the sanctuary spans about 1,084 hectares, while the Ramsar site area is listed as 722.8 hectares.
Rajasthan 2025 Year in Review: Anti-Conversion Law, Hospital Fire Tragedy, Bus Fire in Jaisalmer, and Man-Animal Conflict
Rajasthan's year 2025 was marked by a series of tragedies, significant legislative developments, and governance challenges. In the legislative domain, the state assembly passed the Prohibition of Unla
Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Flags Off Inaugural Flight of HAL Dhruv-NG Civil Helicopter in Bengaluru
Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu flagged off the inaugural flight of HALs Dhruv-NG civil helicopter on December 30, 2025, marking HALs formal entry into civil aviation with Pawan Hans set to de
Amit Shah Inaugurates NIA Anti-Terror Conference 2025; AI-Enabled Crime Databases Launched
Amit Shah inaugurated NIA Anti-Terror Conference; launched AI-enabled crime databases and updated NIA Crime Manual.
India 2025 Year-End Economic Reforms Review: Ease of Living, Ease of Doing Business and Inclusive Growth
India's 2025 year-end economic reforms review released on December 30 emphasised ease of living, ease of doing business and inclusive growth, highlighting income-tax changes, four Labour Codes effecti
Khaleda Zia, First Female Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Passes Away at 80
Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's first female PM and BNP chairperson, died at 80 on December 30; three-day state mourning declared.
Rajasthan Launches e-Swasthya Samvad Digital Platform for Medical Education Governance
Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma launched e-Swasthya Samvad for digital medical governance with bi-weekly video conferences and 72-hour action reports.
Department of Telecommunications Releases National Frequency Allocation Plan 2025 (NFAP-2025) Effective December 30
The Department of Telecommunications released the National Frequency Allocation Plan 2025, effective December 30, covering 8.3 kHz to 3000 GHz and identifying the 6425-7125 MHz band for IMT to enable
Defence Acquisition Council Approves ₹79,000 Crore Military Procurement Proposals
DAC approved ₹79,000 crore defence procurement including loiter munitions, naval tugs, and fighter simulators.
Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme and Development Scheme Notified — ₹44,700 Crore Outlay
₹44,700 crore shipbuilding schemes SBFAS and SbDS notified; SBFAS provides 15-25% assistance per vessel until 2036.
Rakesh Aggarwal Serves as Director General of NIA
IPS officer Rakesh Aggarwal is listed by NIA as Director General; his earlier interim additional charge followed the December 2025 leadership change.
Delhi-IIT Kanpur Partner for AI-Powered Grievance Monitoring System (IGMS)
Delhi-IIT Kanpur AI-powered IGMS integrates grievance portals for faster resolution and transparency.
Supreme Court Stays Own Judgment on 100-Metre Elevation Criterion for Aravalli Hills
Supreme Court stayed its judgment defining Aravalli hills by 100m elevation; environmentalists feared deregulation in Rajasthan, Haryana, Delhi-NCR.
NHAI Signs MoU with National Test House to Strengthen Quality Assurance in National Highway Projects
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and the National Test House (NTH) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on December 30, 2025, at NHAI Headquarters in New Delhi to enhance quality,
DAC Approves ₹79,000 Crore Defence Procurement for Army, Navy and Air Force
DAC approved ₹79,000 crore defence procurements including Pinaka upgrades, Astra Mk-II missiles and LCA Tejas simulators.
President Murmu Becomes Second President to Undertake Submarine Sortie on INS Vaghsheer
President Murmu undertakes submarine sortie on INS Vaghsheer; 2nd President to do so.
President Murmu Becomes Second President to Undertake Submarine Sortie on INS Vaghsheer
President Murmu undertakes submarine sortie on INS Vaghsheer; 2nd President to do so.
Supreme Court Stays Own Judgment on 100-Metre Elevation Criterion for Aravalli Hills
Supreme Court stayed its judgment defining Aravalli hills by 100m elevation; environmentalists feared deregulation in Rajasthan, Haryana, Delhi-NCR.
ISRO Year-End Review 2025: SPADEX Docking, Shubhanshu Shukla on ISS, LVM3-M6 Record 6,100 kg Payload
ISRO 2025 highlights: SPADEX docking (4th country globally), Shubhanshu Shukla on ISS for 18 days (Axiom-4), LVM3-M6 record 6,100 kg payload, semi-cryogenic engine hot test, Space Vision 2047 roadmap.
Defence Acquisition Council Approves ₹79,000 Crore Military Procurement Proposals
DAC approved ₹79,000 crore defence procurement including loiter munitions, naval tugs, and fighter simulators.
DoT Releases National Frequency Allocation Plan 2025 (NFAP-2025)
DoT released NFAP-2025 effective Dec 30; incorporates WRC-23 decisions and 5G/6G spectrum provisions.
Rajasthan Launches 'e-Swasthya Samvad': Digital Platform for Transparent Governance in Medical Education
The Rajasthan government launched 'e-Swasthya Samvad', a dedicated digital communication platform aimed at strengthening governance, transparency, and coordination within the state's medical education
Supreme Court Stays Its Own Judgment on Aravalli Hills Definition; Directs Formation of High-Powered Expert Committee
The Supreme Court of India stayed its own November 20, 2025, judgment that had accepted a 100-metre elevation criterion for defining Aravalli hills, responding to widespread protests from environmenta
Delhi Government and IIT Kanpur Partner for AI-Powered Grievance Monitoring System (IGMS)
Delhi-IIT Kanpur AI-powered IGMS integrates grievance portals for faster resolution and transparency.
IAF Software Development Institute Signs MoU with IIT Madras for Indigenous Airborne Communication
IAF SDI signed MoU with IIT Madras for indigenous airborne digital communication system with advanced encryption.
Ministry of Labour Year-End Review 2025: e-Shram Crosses 31.42 Crore Registrations, Gig Worker Social Security Framework
e-Shram crossed 31.42 crore registrations in 2025 with 22-language Bhashini support; a gig-worker social security framework is under development; PM-SURAJ supports credit assistance for disadvantaged
29 December 2025
(28 articles)Smriti Mandhana Becomes Fastest Woman to 10,000 International Runs; Second Indian After Mithali Raj to Achieve Landmark
India's star batter Smriti Mandhana achieved a historic milestone on December 28, 2025, becoming the fourth woman cricketer in history and the second Indian to score 10,000 international runs across a
CM Bhajan Lal Sharma Announces Global Rajasthan Agritech Meet (GRAM) 2026 to Strengthen Agricultural Economy
Rajasthan had proposed the Global Rajasthan Agritech Meet (GRAM) 2026 at JECC, Jaipur, but the official event page now says the proposed May 23-25 programme has been postponed until further notice. Th
INSV Kaundinya Embarks on Maiden Overseas Voyage from Porbandar to Muscat
INSV Kaundinya, a stitched sailing vessel based on Ajanta Cave murals, sailed from Porbandar to Muscat retracing ancient maritime routes.
Indian National Congress Celebrates 140th Foundation Day on December 28
INC celebrated 140th Foundation Day; founded Dec 28, 1885 by A.O. Hume at Gokuldas Tejpal College, Bombay.
BIS Notifies India's First Standard IS19445:2025 for Bomb Disposal Systems
BIS notifies IS19445:2025: India's first bomb disposal systems standard; developed with DRDO.
Supreme Court Stays Delhi High Court Order in Kuldeep Singh Sengar Unnao Rape Case
On December 29, 2025, the Supreme Court stayed a Delhi High Court order that had suspended the life sentence of former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the 2017 Unnao rape case. Separately, Rajasthan l
Ministry of Civil Aviation Launches 24x7 Passenger Assistance Control Room (PACR)
Civil Aviation Ministry established a 24x7 PACR to accelerate aviation passenger grievance redressal; it integrates MoCA, DGCA, AAI, airlines and other stakeholders.
President Murmu Undertakes Submarine Sortie on INS Vaghsheer at Karwar Naval Base
President Murmu became the second Indian President to undertake a submarine sortie, aboard INS Vaghsheer at Karwar, after APJ Abdul Kalam in 2006.
Zepto Files Confidential IPO Papers with SEBI to Raise ₹11,000 Crore; India's Quick Commerce Sector Eyes Public Markets Amid Intense Competition
Indian quick commerce unicorn Zepto filed confidential draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) papers with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on December 27, 2025, seeking to raise approxim
Indian Astronomers Identify Alaknanda: High-Redshift Spiral Galaxy Using JWST
Indian astronomers identified Alaknanda, a high-redshift grand-design spiral galaxy, using JWST data.
Indian National Congress Celebrates 140th Foundation Day on December 28
INC celebrated 140th Foundation Day; founded Dec 28, 1885 by A.O. Hume at Gokuldas Tejpal College, Bombay.
Indian Astronomers Discover Alaknanda: Second-Farthest Known Spiral Galaxy Using JWST
Indian astronomers discover Alaknanda: 2nd farthest spiral galaxy using JWST data.
India-Australia ECTA: 100% Australian Tariff Lines Now Zero-Duty for Indian Exports
100% Australian tariff lines became zero-duty for Indian exports from Jan 1, 2026 under ECTA's third anniversary; India-Australia exports grew 8% in FY25.
DRDO Successfully Conducts Maiden Flight Test of Pinaka LRGR-120 Rocket
DRDO tested the 120 km Pinaka LRGR-120 guided rocket at Chandipur; DAC approved Acceptance of Necessity for procurement of Long Range Guided Rocket Ammunition for Pinaka MRLS the same day.
BIS Notifies India's First Standard for Bomb Disposal Systems (IS 19445:2025)
BIS notified IS 19445:2025, India's first standard for bomb disposal systems covering bomb blankets, baskets and inhibitors.
Incense Stick Standard IS 19412:2025 Released — India's First Dedicated Agarbatti Standard
India released IS 19412:2025, its first agarbatti standard, banning harmful chemicals; annual production worth ₹8,000 crore.
Smriti Mandhana Becomes Fastest Woman to Complete 10,000 International Runs
Smriti Mandhana became the fastest woman to 10,000 international runs (281 innings), fourth overall after Mithali Raj, Edwards and Bates.
Mahi Banswara Rajasthan Atomic Power Project: India's Largest Nuclear Project Gets Green Signal; PM Modi Laid Foundation Stone in September 2025
The Mahi Banswara Rajasthan Atomic Power Project (MBRAPP), one of India's largest planned nuclear power projects, received its site approval from the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) and had its
Union Minister Goyal: 100% Australian Tariff Lines Go Zero-Duty from January 1, 2026
100% Australian tariff lines go zero-duty from Jan 1, 2026 under India-Australia ECTA agreement.
Karnataka Launches India's First AI-Powered Skills Intelligence Unit (KSIU)
Karnataka launched KSIU, India's first AI skills intelligence unit; integrates university and government data for workforce planning.
PARAM Rudra Supercomputer Unveiled at IIT Patna Under National Supercomputing Mission
PARAM Rudra supercomputer launched at IIT Patna under National Supercomputing Mission, supporting research in AI, quantum computing.
Government Imposes 5-Year Anti-Dumping Duty on Chinese Refrigerant Gas and Electrical Steel
India imposed 5-year anti-dumping duties on Chinese refrigerant gas R-134a and cold-rolled electrical steel to protect domestic manufacturers.
BIS Notifies India's First Standard IS19445:2025 for Bomb Disposal Systems
BIS notifies IS19445:2025: India's first bomb disposal systems standard; developed with DRDO.
Amit Shah Inaugurates Redeveloped 'Batadrava Than' in Assam's Nagaon District
Amit Shah inaugurated redeveloped Batadrava Than, Srimanta Sankardeva's birthplace, in Assam's Nagaon district.
MoEFCC Year-End Review 2025: 96 Ramsar Sites, 11 New Sites Added — Highest in Asia
MoEFCC's 2025 review recorded 96 Ramsar Sites; PIB later reported 99 Ramsar Sites as of 22 April 2026, added Madhav Tiger Reserve, reported 30 cheetahs + 19 cubs under Project Cheetah, crossed 1,134 P
INSV Kaundinya Sets Sail from Porbandar to Muscat on December 29, Retracing India's 5,000-Year-Old Ancient Maritime Routes
The Indian Navy's stitched sailing vessel INSV Kaundinya departed Porbandar in Gujarat on December 29, 2025, for its maiden overseas voyage to Muscat, Oman, symbolically retracing ancient maritime tra
VB-G RAM G Act 2025 — Parliament Replaces MGNREGA with Enhanced Rural Employment Law
Parliament passed VB-G RAM G Act 2025, replacing MGNREGA with 125 workdays/household, 60:40 Centre-State funding, USVV digital integration, and strengthened Panchayati Raj role. PRS flagged limited co
Ministry of Civil Aviation Launches 24x7 Passenger Assistance Control Room (PACR)
Civil Aviation Ministry launched 24x7 PACR to resolve aviation passenger grievances; integrates DGCA, AAI, BCAS.
28 December 2025
(21 articles)RBI Announces ₹2 Lakh Crore OMO Purchase and $10 Billion USD/INR Swap to Inject Liquidity into Banking System
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced a significant liquidity injection package in late December 2025, comprising Open Market Operations (OMO) purchase auctions worth ₹2 lakh crore and a USD/INR b
e-Shram Portal Crosses 31.42 Crore Registrations; Adds 22 Languages via Bhashini
e-Shram portal crossed 31.42 crore registrations; upgraded to 22 languages via Bhashini project.
IIT Patna launches PARAM Rudra, Bihar's first supercomputer
IIT Patna launched PARAM Rudra, Bihar's first supercomputer for AI, quantum computing and materials research.
India Optel and Safran sign agreement for SIGMA 30N and CM3-MR production in India
India Optel Limited and Safran Electronics & Defense signed a collaboration agreement to produce the SIGMA 30N inertial navigation system and CM3-MR direct firing sight in India.
PM Modi chairs 5th National Conference of Chief Secretaries in Delhi
PM Modi chaired 5th National Conference of Chief Secretaries on 27-28 Dec for Centre-State development dialogue.
National Test House and DRDO's DMSRDE Sign MoU for Research, Testing and Training Collaboration
NTH under the Department of Consumer Affairs signed an MoU on December 28, 2025 with DMSRDE, a DRDO laboratory, to collaborate on research, testing and training in advanced materials and emerging tech
Virat Kohli Becomes Fastest to 16,000 List A Runs, Surpassing Sachin Tendulkar in Vijay Hazare Trophy
Indian cricket star Virat Kohli achieved a historic batting milestone in late December 2025, becoming the fastest player to reach 16,000 runs in List A cricket. Kohli achieved the landmark in his 330t
Indian Railways Year-End Review 2025: 164 Vande Bharat Services Operational, Sleeper Service Launched in January 2026
The Ministry of Railways Year-End Review released December 28, 2025 reports 164 Vande Bharat services operational, and the Vande Bharat Sleeper service launched in January 2026. Key projects include 2
India unveils first BIS standard for incense sticks (IS 19412:2025)
India's first BIS standard for agarbatti (IS 19412:2025) prohibits specified insecticidal chemicals and synthetic fragrance substances; the industry is estimated at about ₹8,000 crore annually with ex
India assumes Kimberley Process chairmanship; Rajasthan connects to diamond trade oversight
India's Kimberley Process chairmanship significant for Jaipur's gem and jewellery sector.
IIT Patna launches PARAM Rudra, Bihar's first supercomputer
IIT Patna launched PARAM Rudra, Bihar's first supercomputer for AI, quantum computing and materials research.
Rajasthan's RDSS-Backed Rooftop Solar Drive: Accelerating Distributed Renewable Energy and Reducing T&D Losses
Rajasthan is expediting the installation of rooftop solar power plants under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), a Reforms-based and Results-linked initiative launched by the Ministry of P
PM Modi chairs 5th National Conference of Chief Secretaries in Delhi
PM Modi chaired 5th National Conference of Chief Secretaries on 27-28 Dec for Centre-State development dialogue.
Indian Coast Guard conducts RPREX-25 oil spill exercise off Mumbai coast
Indian Coast Guard conducted the RPREX-2025 Regional Level Pollution Response exercise in Mumbai to test oil-pollution response preparedness at sea.
Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha Act 2025: 100% FDI in Insurance, But No Composite Licence
The Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill, 2025 was passed by Parliament on December 17, 2025, allowing up to 100% FDI in insurance companies. It reduced the net owned fund requir
India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement Signed: Zero-Duty Market Access and USD 20 Billion Investment Commitment
India and New Zealand signed the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on April 27, 2026, after concluding negotiations on December 22, 2025. The agreement provides 100
Indian Coast Guard conducts RPREX-2025 pollution response exercise in Mumbai
Indian Coast Guard conducted the RPREX-2025 Regional Level Pollution Response exercise in Mumbai to assess oil-spill response preparedness.
Supreme Court Redraws Great Indian Bustard Conservation Map: Targeted Restrictions Balance Renewable Energy and Wildlife Protection in Rajasthan
On December 19, 2025, the Supreme Court of India delivered its final judgment in M.K. Ranjitsinh & Others v. Union of India — a landmark ruling balancing protection of the critically endangered Great
NITI Aayog Report on Internationalisation of Higher Education: India-Abroad Student Ratio 1:28, 22 Policy Interventions Recommended
NITI Aayog report flags India:abroad student ratio at 1:28 (India sends 1.3M, receives ~47K). Recommends 22 policy interventions including Erasmus+-type exchange, dual degrees, international student h
India assumes Kimberley Process chairmanship; Rajasthan connects to diamond trade oversight
India's Kimberley Process chairmanship significant for Jaipur's gem and jewellery sector.
India unveils first BIS standard for incense sticks (IS 19412:2025)
India's first BIS standard for agarbatti (IS 19412:2025) bans insecticides; India produces ₹8,000 crore annually.
27 December 2025
(21 articles)India assumes Kimberley Process chairmanship from January 2026
India assumes Kimberley Process chairmanship for the third time from Jan 2026, succeeding UAE.
India's first indigenous 1.5-tesla MRI scanner deployed in Chandrapur, Maharashtra
India's first indigenous 1.5T MRI scanner deployed in Chandrapur, 40% cheaper than imports.
Odisha appoints Anu Garg as its first woman Chief Secretary
Anu Garg becomes Odisha's first woman Chief Secretary, effective 1 January 2026.
SHANTI Act and VB-G RAM G Act 2025: India Privatises Nuclear Sector, Revamps Rural Employment Guarantee
Parliament passed the SHANTI Act (replacing Atomic Energy Act 1962, opening nuclear to private players) and VB-G RAM G Act (replacing MGNREGA, raising workdays to 125, Centre-State ratio 60:40) in Win
India Assumes Kimberley Process Chairmanship for 2026: Focus on Conflict-Free Diamond Trade, Digital Certification, and Governance Reform
India assumed the Chairpersonship of the Kimberley Process (KP) from January 1, 2026, taking over from the UAE which held the chair in 2025. This is India's third term as KP Chair (previous terms: 201
PMGSY Completes 25 Years: India's Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana Achieves 95% Road Completion Target, Phase IV Targets 62,500 km by 2029
The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), India's flagship rural road connectivity scheme, completed 25 years since its launch by Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on December 25, 2000. As of De
Rajasthan Plans 12 New Industrial and Sectoral Policies to Attract Investment: Covering Semiconductors, Green Hydrogen, Defence, Aerospace, and Sustainable Industries
The Government of Rajasthan announced plans to introduce 12 new industrial and sectoral policies to accelerate economic development, attract investment, and strengthen the state's industrial ecosystem
PM Modi Chairs Fifth National Conference of Chief Secretaries in New Delhi
PM Modi chaired 5th Chief Secretaries Conference Dec 26-28 with theme 'Human Capital for Viksit Bharat'.
PV Sindhu elected chair of BWF Athletes' Commission for 2026-2029
PV Sindhu elected BWF Athletes' Commission chair for 2026-2029.
K-4 submarine-launched ballistic missile test-fired from INS Arighaat
K-4 SLBM test-fired from INS Arighaat with 3,500 km range, strengthening sea-based nuclear deterrence.
India's first indigenous 1.5-tesla MRI scanner deployed in Chandrapur, Maharashtra
India's first indigenous 1.5T MRI scanner deployed in Chandrapur, 40% cheaper than imports.
India-Oman CEPA Signed December 18, 2025: Second Gulf Free Trade Pact Opens Zero-Duty Access to Oman Market
India signed its second Gulf CEPA with Oman on Dec 18, 2025. Oman grants zero duty on 98.08% tariff lines. Bilateral trade was $10.6B in FY25. Covers goods, services, and investment. First Gulf CEPA w
K-4 submarine-launched ballistic missile test-fired from INS Arighaat
K-4 SLBM test-fired from INS Arighaat with 3,500 km range, strengthening sea-based nuclear deterrence.
MoPSW Notifies ₹44,700 Crore Shipbuilding Schemes SBFAS and SbDS
MoPSW notified ₹44,700 crore SBFAS and SbDS shipbuilding schemes with 15-25% financial assistance.
Odisha appoints Anu Garg as its first woman Chief Secretary
Anu Garg becomes Odisha's first woman Chief Secretary, effective 1 January 2026.
K-4 Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile Successfully Test-Fired from INS Arighaat in Bay of Bengal: India Strengthens Second-Strike Nuclear Deterrence
India successfully test-fired the K-4 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) from INS Arighaat, a nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), in the Bay of Bengal off the Visakhapatnam co
India assumes Kimberley Process chairmanship from January 2026
India assumes Kimberley Process chairmanship for the third time from Jan 2026, succeeding UAE.
PV Sindhu elected chair of BWF Athletes' Commission for 2026-2029
PV Sindhu elected BWF Athletes' Commission chair for 2026-2029.
PM Modi Chairs 5th National Conference of Chief Secretaries in Delhi: Centre-State Partnership, Viksit Bharat 2047, and Cooperative Federalism in Focus
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the fifth National Conference of Chief Secretaries, a three-day conference held at Pusa, Delhi from 26 to 28 December 2025. The overarching theme was Human Capit
CAG Audit Exposes PMKVY Failures: 94-95% Beneficiaries Had Fake Bank Accounts, 1 Crore Shared Same Credentials
CAG audit of PMKVY (₹10,000 cr scheme) found 94-95% beneficiaries had fake bank accounts and ~1 crore shared the same login credentials, exposing mass fraud in the Skill India flagship and raising DBT
Union Environment Ministry Imposes Complete Ban on New Mining Leases Across Aravalli Range
The Union MoEF&CC imposed a complete ban on new mining leases across the entire Aravalli range, applying uniformly across Delhi, Rajasthan, Haryana, and Gujarat. Following the Supreme Court-backed def
26 December 2025
(16 articles)Veer Bal Diwas 2025 Observed; PM Modi Participates at Bharat Mandapam
Veer Bal Diwas observed Dec 26 honouring Sahibzada martyrdom; PM Modi participated at Bharat Mandapam.
PARAM Rudra Supercomputer Launched at IIT Patna Under National Supercomputing Mission
PARAM Rudra supercomputer launched at IIT Patna under National Supercomputing Mission; first in Bihar.
PMGSY Completes 25 Years: Over 7.87 Lakh km of Rural Roads Sanctioned, Connecting India's Villages; Phase IV Targets 25,000 Habitations by 2029
The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) completed 25 years on December 25, 2025, having been launched on December 25, 2000 under Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee to provide all-weather road co
Amit Shah Launches India's First AI-Powered Organised Crime Network Database
Amit Shah launched OCND, India's first AI-powered organised crime database, at Anti-Terrorism Conference 2025.
Google and ReNew Energy Sign Long-Term Agreement for 150 MW Solar Project in Rajasthan; Google's Third Renewable Deal in India to Reduce Scope 3 Emissions
ReNew Energy Global and Google announced a long-term power purchase agreement in December 2025 for a 150 megawatt (MW) solar power project to be developed in Rajasthan, India, with commissioning expec
Google and ReNew Energy Sign Agreement for 150 MW Solar Project in Rajasthan
Google-ReNew signed agreement for 150 MW solar project in Rajasthan; to generate 425,000 MWh annually from 2026.
India's Foreign Exchange Reserves Rise by $4.37 Billion to $693.32 Billion: RBI Data Shows Fifth Consecutive Weekly Gain
India's foreign exchange (forex) reserves increased by USD 4.368 billion to USD 693.318 billion for the week ending December 19, 2025, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on
Veer Bal Diwas 2025: President Droupadi Murmu Confers Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar on 20 Children from 18 States and UTs; PM Modi Addresses Nation at Bharat Mandapam
India observed Veer Bal Diwas on December 26, 2025; President Droupadi Murmu conferred Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2025 on 20 children from 18 States and UTs at Vigyan Bhavan, and PM Modi ad
Amit Shah Launches India's First AI-Powered Organised Crime Network Database (OCND)
HM Shah launched AI-powered OCND at NIA Anti-Terror Conference; integrates FIRs and dossiers from all states in real time.
PMGSY Completes 25 Years: Rural Road Network Milestone in India
PMGSY completes 25 years; connected lakhs of rural habitations with all-weather roads.
PMGSY Completes 25 Years: Rural Road Network Milestone in India
PMGSY completes 25 years; connected lakhs of rural habitations with all-weather roads.
Google and ReNew Energy Sign Agreement for 150 MW Solar Project in Rajasthan
Google-ReNew signed agreement for 150 MW solar project in Rajasthan; to generate 425,000 MWh annually from 2026.
Indian Railways Rationalises Passenger Fare Structure from December 26, 2025; Suburban, Season Tickets and Second Class up to 215 km Exempted
Indian Railways notified a graduated passenger fare revision effective December 26, 2025 — 1 paisa per km for ordinary Sleeper/First Class and 2 paise per km across Mail/Express classes; suburban serv
Amit Shah Inaugurates Anti-Terror Conference 2025 in New Delhi; Launches India's First AI-Powered Organised Crime Network Database (OCND) and NIA Weapons Database
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the two-day Anti-Terrorism Conference 2025 organised by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in New Delhi on December 26, 2025. The conference, attended by
Veer Bal Diwas 2025: President Murmu Confers Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar on 20 Children at Vigyan Bhawan; PM Modi Addresses Youth at Bharat Mandapam
On December 26, 2025, India observed Veer Bal Diwas — a national day instituted to commemorate the martyrdom of the four sons (Sahibzade) of Guru Gobind Singh Ji — with two concurrent events in New De
Amit Shah Inaugurates Anti-Terrorism Conference 2025 in New Delhi; Calls for Unified ATS Structure and Technology-Driven Counter-Terror Grid
Home Minister Amit Shah opened the two-day NIA-hosted Anti-Terrorism Conference 2025 in New Delhi on December 26, launching the updated NIA Crime Manual, Organised Crime Network Database and Lost-Loot
25 December 2025
(20 articles)Bureau of Port Security (BoPS) Constituted Under Merchant Shipping Act 2025
Bureau of Port Security constituted under Merchant Shipping Act; statutory maritime security body.
Delhi Metro Phase V-A Approved by Union Cabinet: 3 New Corridors, 16.1 km, ₹12,015 Crore
Union Cabinet approved Delhi Metro Phase V-A: 3 corridors, 13 stations, 16.1 km at ₹12,015 crore cost.
PM Modi Inaugurates Rashtra Prerna Sthal in Lucknow on Atal Bihari Vajpayee Centenary; National Memorial Built on Reclaimed 30-Acre Garbage Site
PM Modi inaugurated the Rashtra Prerna Sthal in Lucknow on December 25, 2025 on Atal Bihari Vajpayee 101st birth anniversary — a 65-acre, ₹230 crore national memorial with a 98,000 sq ft lotus-shaped
Delhi Metro Phase V-A Approved by Union Cabinet: 3 New Corridors, 16.1 km, ₹12,015 Crore
Union Cabinet approved Delhi Metro Phase V-A: 3 corridors, 13 stations, 16.1 km at ₹12,015 crore cost.
Good Governance Day 2025: Nation Observes Birth Anniversary of Former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Good Governance Day on Dec 25 marked Vajpayee's birth anniversary; 2,11,098 grievances redressed in the preparatory phase.
Good Governance Day 2025: 5th Good Governance Week (Sushasan Saptah) Culminates on Atal Bihari Vajpayee's Birth Anniversary with Theme 'Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore'
December 25, 2025 marks Good Governance Day (Sushasan Divas), observed annually on the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee (December 25, 1924 – August 16, 2018) to honour h
PM Modi Inaugurates Rashtra Prerna Sthal on Vajpayee's 101st Birth Anniversary
PM Modi inaugurated Rashtra Prerna Sthal on Vajpayee's 101st birth anniversary; Good Governance Day observed.
Vinod Kumar Shukla Becomes First Chhattisgarh Author to Receive Jnanpith Award
Vinod Kumar Shukla: first Chhattisgarh author to receive Jnanpith Award for Hindi literature.
Rajasthan Schools Shut for Winter Vacation December 25 – January 5 Amid Cold Wave; Several Districts Extend Closures Till January 14
Winter vacation for schools across Rajasthan commenced on December 25, 2025 and was scheduled to continue till January 5, 2026, following a directive issued by the Rajasthan Education Department in re
PM Modi Inaugurates 'Rashtra Prerna Sthal' in Lucknow on Vajpayee's 101st Birth Anniversary
PM Modi inaugurated Rashtra Prerna Sthal in Lucknow with 65-ft statues of Vajpayee, Mookerjee, and Upadhyaya on Good Governance Day.
PM Modi Inaugurates 'Rashtra Prerna Sthal' in Lucknow on Vajpayee's 101st Birth Anniversary
PM Modi inaugurated Rashtra Prerna Sthal in Lucknow with 65-ft statues of Vajpayee, Mookerjee, and Upadhyaya on Good Governance Day.
Dr Jitendra Singh Launches Five Digital Governance Reforms on Good Governance Day 2025; e-HRMS 2.0, iGOT Karmayogi AI Features and Digital Learning Lab 2.0 Unveiled
On Good Governance Day December 25, 2025, Dr Jitendra Singh launched five DoPT digital reforms — Compendium on Ex-Servicemen Reservation, AI-powered Recruitment Rules Generator, e-HRMS 2.0 mobile app,
Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) Marks 25 Years of Transforming Rural Connectivity on December 25, 2025
PMGSY marked 25 years on December 25, 2025. The rural roads programme has sanctioned 8.25+ lakh km with 7.87+ lakh km completed (nearly 95 percent), and under PMGSY-IV aims for 62,500 km covering 25,0
VB-G RAM G Act 2025 Will Replace MGNREGA from July 1, 2026: Rural Households Get 125 Days Employment Guarantee, States Share 40% Cost in New Framework
The Viksit Bharat — Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025 (VB-G RAM G Act) officially replaced the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005 (MGNREGA) after r
Vinod Kumar Shukla Becomes First Chhattisgarh Author to Receive Jnanpith Award
Vinod Kumar Shukla: first Chhattisgarh author to receive Jnanpith Award for Hindi literature.
India Assumes Vice Chair of Kimberley Process on December 25, 2025; Chairs the Global Diamond Certification Body in 2026
India became Vice Chair of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme on December 25, 2025 and has chaired it since January 1, 2026 — its third chairmanship. The scheme covers 60+ participants and 99
Rajasthan MLA-LAD Fund Sting Operation: Ethics Committee Probes Three MLAs for Demanding Commission; CM Bhajan Lal Orders Zero-Tolerance Inquiry
A media sting operation in December 2025 exposed alleged corruption in Rajasthan's MLA Local Area Development (MLA-LAD) fund scheme, in which elected legislators across party lines were accused of dem
India's Export Promotion Mission (EPM) Approved: ₹25,060 Crore Outlay for FY 2025-31 as Government Shifts to Unified, Outcome-Based Export Support Framework
The Union Cabinet approved the Export Promotion Mission (EPM) as a flagship structural reform in India's trade policy, with a total outlay of ₹25,060 crore for the period FY 2025–26 to FY 2030–31. The
Bureau of Port Security (BoPS) Constituted Under Merchant Shipping Act 2025
Bureau of Port Security constituted under Merchant Shipping Act; statutory maritime security body.
Jaipur Becomes First City to Offer Three Leopard Safaris for Wildlife Tourism
Jaipur became the first city with three leopard safaris under Rajasthan Tourism Policy 2025.
24 December 2025
(16 articles)National Consumer Rights Day 2025: Theme 'Efficient and Speedy Disposal through Digital Justice' Highlights India's Push for Technology-Driven Grievance Redressal
India observed National Consumer Rights Day on December 24, 2025, with the theme 'Efficient and Speedy Disposal through Digital Justice'. The day commemorates the Presidential assent to the Consumer P
Rajasthan Launches 'e-Swasthya Samvad' Digital Platform for Medical Education Governance and Rajasthan Rozgar Utsav: 20,000 Youth to Receive Appointment Letters
The Rajasthan government launched two significant initiatives in December 2025 under Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma. First, the 'e-Swasthya Samvad' digital platform was unveiled to strengthen govern
DPDP Rules, 2025 Notified; Data Protection Board of India Established
The Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 were notified, fully operationalising the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, and the Data Protection Board of India was established under the
DRDO Successfully Completes User Evaluation Trials of Akash-NG Air Defence Missile System; Paves Way for Induction into Indian Armed Forces
DRDO on December 23, 2025 successfully completed User Evaluation Trials of the Akash-NG air defence missile system, which intercepted aerial targets at various ranges and altitudes meeting all PSQR re
Rajasthan Health Department Deploys 29 AI-Powered X-Ray Machines for TB Detection
Rajasthan deployed 29 AI-powered portable X-ray machines for rapid TB screening in remote villages.
Digital Personal Data Protection Rules Notified; Data Protection Board Established
DPDP Amendment enforced; Data Protection Board established for India's digital economy.
ISRO's LVM3-M6 Launches Heaviest Satellite from Indian Soil — BlueBird Block-2 for AST SpaceMobile
ISRO LVM3-M6 launched 6,100 kg BlueBird 6 — heaviest satellite from Indian soil; 2,400 sq ft antenna for direct smartphone connectivity.
Government Notifies Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025
The Government of India notified the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, marking the full operationalisation of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. The framework includes the Dat
Rajasthan Launches 'e-Swasthya Samvad' Digital Platform for Medical Education
Rajasthan launched e-Swasthya Samvad digital platform for medical education governance and transparency.
Securities Markets Code 2025 Referred to Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance
The Securities Markets Code 2025 consolidates SEBI Act 1992, SCRA 1956, and Depositories Act 1996 into one unified law. Referred to the Standing Committee on Finance. Proposes SEBI Board expansion fro
Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project: NHPC Commissions 250 MW Unit-2 of India's Largest Hydropower Project on December 23, 2025
The National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) declared the commercial operation of Unit-2 (250 MW) of the 2,000 MW Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project (SLHEP) from 00:00 hours on December 23,
President Gives Assent to Digital Personal Data Protection Amendment Act, 2025
President assented to DPDP Amendment Act 2025; establishes Data Protection Board with powers to impose penalties up to ₹250 crore.
Rajasthan Government Releases Film Tourism Promotion Policy 2025 with Subsidies up to ₹3 Crore; Aims to Establish State as Major Filming Hub
Rajasthan unveiled the Film Tourism Promotion Policy 2025 on December 24, offering up to 30 per cent subsidy (capped at ₹3 crore for feature films, ₹2 crore for web series, ₹1.5 crore for TV serials,
ISRO Launches Heaviest-Ever Payload: BlueBird Block-2 Satellite via LVM3-M6
ISRO launched 6,100 kg BlueBird Block-2 via LVM3-M6 from Sriharikota — heaviest payload and 104th launch.
INS Anjadip: Third Indigenous Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft Delivered to Indian Navy at Chennai, Showcasing Atmanirbhar Bharat in Defence
The third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC), named 'Anjadip', was delivered to the Indian Navy on December 22, 2025, at INS Adyar, Chennai. The vessel was indigenously designed and
India's Lightning Crisis: 9th National Lightning Conference Warns of 400% Rise in Strikes Since 2019, Climate Change Driving Deadly Surge
Experts at the 9th National Lightning Conference, held in December 2025, issued a stark warning that lightning remains India's deadliest yet most underestimated natural disaster, with strikes having r
23 December 2025
(22 articles)Rajasthan Rozgar Utsav: CM Bhajanlal Distributes 20,000 Government Appointment Letters to Youth
CM Bhajanlal Sharma distributed 20,000 government appointment letters on Rajasthan's 2-year government anniversary: 14,000 health, 2,500 livestock, 900 jail, and 2,600 rural development posts.
President approves SHANTI Bill 2025 allowing private nuclear power plants
SHANTI Bill 2025 approved: private companies can build nuclear plants; target 100 GW by 2047, FDI up to 49%.
ISRO's LVM3-M6 Mission Scheduled for December 24: Set to Launch AST SpaceMobile BlueBird Block-2 — Heaviest Payload for LVM3 in Dedicated Commercial Mission
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced that its LVM3-M6 (Launch Vehicle Mark 3, Mission 6) rocket was scheduled to lift off on December 24, 2025, at 8:54 AM IST from the Second Launch
President approves SHANTI Bill 2025 allowing private nuclear power plants
SHANTI Bill 2025 approved: private companies can build nuclear plants; target 100 GW by 2047, FDI policy amendment under consideration.
Rajasthan Weather: Severe Cold Wave Alert for December 23–25; Night Temperatures to Fall 2–4°C Below Normal Amid Fog and Frost Advisory
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a severe cold wave alert for Rajasthan for the period December 23–25, 2025, forecasting a drop of 2 to 4 degrees Celsius in night temperatures below no
Indian Coast Guard Inducts First Pollution Control Vessel 'Samudra Pratap' at Goa
Rajnath Singh commissioned ICGS Samudra Pratap, India's first indigenous pollution control vessel, at Goa Shipyard.
DRDO Successfully Completes User Evaluation Trials of Akash-NG Air Defence Missile System
DRDO completed User Evaluation Trials of the indigenous Akash-NG surface-to-air missile on December 23, 2025, meeting all PSQRs. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO, IAF and industry; th
Jnanpith awardee Hindi writer Vinod Kumar Shukla passes away at 88
Jnanpith awardee Vinod Kumar Shukla (88) passed away; first Chhattisgarh writer to win India's highest literary honour.
India achieves 20% ethanol blending in petrol, surpassing 2030 target
India achieved E20 (20% ethanol blending) target five years ahead of schedule by November 2025.
EAM Jaishankar Visits Sri Lanka as PM Modi's Special Envoy; India Announces USD 450 Million Reconstruction Package After Cyclone Ditwah
EAM Jaishankar visited Sri Lanka on December 23, 2025 as PM Modi's Special Envoy and announced a USD 450 million reconstruction package (USD 350 million concessional LoC + USD 100 million grants) unde
India's Second Inter-State Tiger Relocation: Tigress PN-224 Airlifted from Pench Tiger Reserve (MP) to Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve, Rajasthan's Bundi District
In a landmark wildlife conservation operation, a three-year-old tigress designated PN-224 was airlifted from Pench Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh to Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan's Bun
Satwik-Chirag Win Historic Bronze Medal at BWF World Tour Finals 2025 in Hangzhou; First Indian Men's Doubles Pair to Medal at Season-Ending Tournament
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty scripted history at the BWF World Tour Finals 2025 in Hangzhou, China, becoming the first Indian men's doubles pair to win a medal at the season-ending badmin
VB-G RAM G Act 2025 replaces MGNREGA, increases employment guarantee to 125 days
VB-G RAM G Act replaces MGNREGA, increases rural employment guarantee from 100 to 125 days annually.
India achieves 20% ethanol blending in petrol, surpassing 2030 target
India achieved E20 (20% ethanol blending) target five years ahead of schedule by November 2025.
Kisan Diwas 2025: 2nd Chaudhary Charan Singh Awards presented in New Delhi
Kisan Diwas celebrated on 23 Dec; 2nd Chaudhary Charan Singh Awards presented for rural development contributions.
VB-G RAM Bill 2025 replaces MGNREGA, increases employment guarantee to 125 days
VB-G RAM Bill replaces MGNREGA, increases rural employment guarantee from 100 to 125 days annually.
GRSE Delivers Third ASW Shallow Water Craft 'Anjadip' to Indian Navy; Over 80% Indigenous Content Marks Milestone in Atmanirbhar Bharat Defence Shipbuilding
Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), a Defence Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Defence, delivered the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC), named INS A
Saleem Ahmad Takes Charge as CMD of Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL)
Saleem Ahmad became new CMD of RVNL, a Navratna PSE under Ministry of Railways.
Jnanpith awardee Hindi writer Vinod Kumar Shukla passes away at 88
Jnanpith awardee Vinod Kumar Shukla (88) passed away; first Chhattisgarh writer to win India's highest literary honour.
Kisan Diwas 2025: 2nd Chaudhary Charan Singh Awards presented in New Delhi
Kisan Diwas celebrated on 23 Dec; 2nd Chaudhary Charan Singh Awards presented for rural development contributions.
Great Indian Bustard Population Rises to 198 in Jaisalmer, Supreme Court Orders Protection
GIB population in Jaisalmer rose to 198; Supreme Court approved 14,013 sq km priority conservation area in December 2025.
Delhi High Court Grants Bail to Kuldeep Singh Sengar in 2017 Unnao Rape Case
Delhi HC granted bail to Kuldeep Sengar in 2017 Unnao rape case on health grounds after six years in custody.
22 December 2025
(15 articles)Rajasthan Ranks First in India in Installed Solar Energy Capacity at 41,685.53 MW; State Accounts for 27% of Nation's Cumulative Solar Capacity
Rajasthan has consolidated its position as India's undisputed leader in solar energy, with an installed solar power capacity of 41,685.53 MW — the highest in the country and accounting for approximate
President Assents to Viksit Bharat G RAM G Act 2025, Replacing MGNREGA
President assented to GRAM Act 2025 replacing MGNREGA; integrates skill-based employment with rural wage work.
India's Ethanol Blending Reaches 19.24% in ESY 2024-25; 20% Target Set for ESY 2025-26
Official year-end data says India achieved 19.24% ethanol blending during ESY 2024-25; the EBP target is 20% blending by ESY 2025-26, with ethanol production capacity at 1953 crore litres as on 31 Oct
India-New Zealand Conclude Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement; 100% Market Access for Indian Exports to New Zealand Announced on December 22, 2025
India and New Zealand on December 22, 2025 concluded a comprehensive FTA granting zero-duty access on 100% of NZ tariff lines for Indian exports; 5,000 skilled-worker visa quota agreed; dairy excluded
National Mathematics Day 2025 Observed on December 22 Honouring Srinivasa Ramanujan
National Mathematics Day observed Dec 22 honouring Ramanujan's birth anniversary; nationwide educational events held.
President Grants Assent to SHANTI Bill 2025, Replacing Atomic Energy Act 1962
President assented to SHANTI Bill 2025, replacing Atomic Energy Act 1962; allows private sector in nuclear power.
Alpine SG Pipers Win Global Chess League 2025 Title in Mumbai
Alpine SG Pipers won Global Chess League 2025 beating Triveni Continental Kings 2-0 in Mumbai final.
Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha Act 2025 — 100% FDI in Insurance Sector
The Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha Act received Presidential assent on Dec 20 and was published on Dec 21, raising insurance FDI cap from 74% to 100%, amending Insurance Act 1938, LIC Act 1956 and IRDAI Act
Second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine Concludes in New Delhi with 'Delhi Declaration'; India Co-hosts Landmark Event with WHO
The second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine concluded in New Delhi on December 19, 2025, jointly organised by the World Health Organization (WHO) and India's Ministry of AYUSH. Held from Dece
Civil Aviation Ministry Orders 10% IndiGo Flight Cut After December 2025 Disruptions; DGCA Inquiry Finds FDTL Implementation Failures
India's civil aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), escalated its crackdown on IndiGo — the country's largest airline with over 60% domestic market share — ordering a 1
Vivek Menon Elected First Asian Chair of IUCN Species Survival Commission
Vivek Menon became the first Asian elected as Chair of IUCN SSC for 2025-2029 term.
SC Tightens Great Indian Bustard Safeguards; Redraws Green Energy Corridor in Rajasthan
SC ordered undergrounding of 80 km of 33kV lines in GIB habitat, redrew energy corridor south of Desert National Park, and revised Priority Areas to 14,013 sq km in Rajasthan.
Bhajanlal Sharma Government Marks Two Years in Office; Rajasthan Achieves 'Ease of Doing Business' Leadership and ₹7 Lakh Crore Investment Execution
The Bhajanlal Sharma-led BJP government in Rajasthan completed two years in office in December 2025, marking the occasion with a series of development announcements and a progress review of key govern
Jaipur Becomes India's First City with Three Leopard Safaris; Rajasthan Leads Wildlife Tourism with Multi-Species Safari Infrastructure
Jaipur has become the first city in India to offer three separate leopard safaris, making it a unique multi-species wildlife tourism destination. The city now boasts leopard safaris at three distinct
2025 Marks Highest-Ever Renewable Energy Expansion in India
India added 44.51 GW of renewable energy in 2025, nearly double the 2024 figure, with solar crossing the 100 GW mark.
21 December 2025
(11 articles)India Assumes BRICS Presidency 2026: Brazil Formally Hands Over Gavel at 4th Sherpas Meeting; Theme 'Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability'
Brazil formally handed over the BRICS presidency to India at the 4th BRICS Sherpas Meeting, concluded on December 12, 2025, with the symbolic transfer of the gavel. India will serve as the rotating Ch
India's Net Direct Tax Collections Grow 8% to ₹17.05 Lakh Crore in FY2026 as of December 17; Gross Collections Cross ₹20 Lakh Crore
India's net direct tax collections for Financial Year 2025-26 recorded a robust growth of 8.00% as of December 17, 2025, reaching ₹17.05 lakh crore compared to the corresponding period of the previous
Jaipur Becomes World's First City with Three Leopard Safaris: Beed Papad Safari Inaugurated June 2025, Joining Jhalana and Amagarh
Jaipur has become the world's first city to offer three dedicated leopard safaris, following the inauguration of the Beed Papad Leopard Safari on June 5, 2025, by Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma. The
Rajasthan Among Top States in Ease of Doing Business; CM Sharma Reviews Investment Simplification
Rajasthan among top EoDB states; CM reviewed investment simplification; over ₹35 lakh crore investment commitments attracted.
India-Cuba Sign Ayush MoU: AYUSH Chair at Cuban University, Panchakarma Centre in Havana
India-Cuba Ayush MoU signed at WHO Summit; AYUSH Chair at Cuban university and Panchakarma Centre in Havana — first in Latin America.
Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha Act: Presidential Assent and Gazette Notification on December 21, 2025 — Key Reforms in Insurance Sector
The Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha Act was formally notified on December 21, 2025, granting LIC autonomy for overseas restructuring, giving IRDAI disgorgement powers, cutting foreign reinsurer NOF requiremen
First QUAD Field Training Exercise Conducted at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam
First QUAD FTX held at Guam Dec 8-12; India, US, Australia, Japan practised disaster response; IPLN network operationalised.
SHANTI Act 2025 Enacted: President Droupadi Murmu Grants Assent on December 20; India's Nuclear Sector Opens to Private Participation
President Droupadi Murmu granted assent to the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill on December 20, 2025, making it law the day before India's
UPI Records 21.6 Billion Transactions in December 2025, Smashing Previous Records
UPI hit record 21.6 billion transactions in Dec 2025 worth ₹27.97 lakh crore; 50 crore active users; cross-border expansion ongoing.
Brazil Formally Hands Over BRICS Presidency to India; 2026 Theme: Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation, Sustainability
Brazil handed BRICS presidency to India for 2026; 4th time India chairs BRICS; theme — Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation, Sustainability.
Rajasthan's Hariyalo Rajasthan Environment Conclave 2025: CM Bhajanlal Sharma Unveils Green Economy Roadmap, 20 Crore Saplings Planted in Two Years
Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma presided over the Hariyalo Rajasthan Environment Conclave held in Jaipur on December 18, 2025, themed 'The Roadmap from Green Budget to Green Economy – 2030 and Beyond'
20 December 2025
(13 articles)India Targets ₹3 Lakh Crore Defence Production and ₹50,000 Crore Exports by 2029
India targets ₹3 lakh crore defence production and ₹50,000 crore exports by 2029; private sector production share was 23% in FY2024-25.
Rajasthan Venture Capital Fund Launches India Growth Fund IV with ₹150 Crore Corpus for Pre-Series A and Series A Tech Startups
The Rajasthan Venture Capital Fund (RVCF) launched its fourth fund — India Growth Fund IV — with a corpus of ₹150 crore in December 2025 to invest in pre-Series A and Series A stage technology startup
Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma's Two-Year Governance Review: Vande Ganga Water Campaign, 3 Lakh Skilled Youth, and ₹35 Lakh Crore Rising Rajasthan MoUs Progress
In an exclusive interview published on December 20, 2025 marking the completion of two years in office, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma outlined his government's governance philosophy and ke
India Becomes World's Fourth-Largest Economy in 2025; GDP Projected at $7.3 Trillion by 2030, Third-Largest in 2.5–3 Years
India surpassed Japan to become the world's fourth-largest economy in 2025, with real GDP growth of approximately 7.8% year-on-year in Q1 FY2025-26. The OECD Economic Outlook (Volume 2025, Issue 2) pr
Sashastra Seema Bal Celebrates 62nd Raising Day; HM Amit Shah Attends Ceremony in Himachal
SSB 62nd Raising Day on Dec 20; HM Shah attended in Kangra; SSB guards Nepal (1751 km) and Bhutan (699 km) borders.
PIB Year-End Review: India's Employment Indicators Improve; Unemployment Rate Broadly Stable at 4.8%
LFPR at 56.1%, unemployment at 4.8% in Dec 2025; CRISIL raised FY26 GDP forecast to 7%.
NPS Exit Rules Amended: Lump Sum Withdrawal Raised to 80% for Non-Government Subscribers
PFRDA raised NPS lump sum withdrawal to 80% for non-government subscribers; NPS subscriber base nears 2 crore; NPS and APY together manage ₹16.40 lakh crore in AUM.
President Grants Assent to SHANTI Bill and VB-G RAM G Act 2025
President granted assent to SHANTI Act (nuclear reform) and VB-G RAM G Act (MGNREGA replacement) on December 20 and December 21, respectively.
Rajdhani Express Hits Elephant Herd in Assam: 7 Elephants Killed, 5 Coaches Derailed
Rajdhani Express hit elephant herd in Assam's Hojai; 7 elephants killed, 5 coaches derailed; all 650 passengers safe.
Kalanubhaav Exhibition Showcasing Rajasthan's Artisanal Craft Innovations Inaugurated in Delhi
Kalanubhaav exhibition in Delhi showcased Rajasthan artisan innovations via JCKIC; features AR/VR Dharohar museum and digital platform.
SHANTI Act 2025 Receives Presidential Assent on December 20: India Opens Nuclear Energy Sector to Private Players, Replaces 63-Year-Old Atomic Energy Act
The Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Act, 2025 received Presidential assent from President Droupadi Murmu on December 20, 2025, after being pass
Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Insurance Laws Amendment) Act 2025: India Allows 100% FDI in Insurance, Notified December 21, 2025
The Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Act, 2025, passed during the Winter Session of Parliament, was notified on December 21, 2025. The Act introduces Section 3AA allowing 100% for
SHANTI Act 2025: India's Landmark Nuclear Energy Reform
SHANTI Act 2025 passed in December, enabling private sector in nuclear energy, repealing Atomic Energy Act 1962.
19 December 2025
(11 articles)DGCA Orders IndiGo to Cut Winter Flight Schedule by 5% After Scheduling Crisis Causes 4,500 Cancellations in December 2025
India's aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), ordered IndiGo — the country's largest airline with over 60% domestic market share — to reduce its winter flight schedule
Second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine Concludes in New Delhi: 26 Nations Sign Delhi Declaration, WHO Launches Traditional Medicine Global Library
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Parliament Winter Session 2025 Adjourns Sine Die After Passing 8 Key Bills
Winter Session adjourned sine die on Dec 19 after 19 days; 8 key Bills passed including SHANTI, insurance FDI, and MGNREGA replacement.
PM Modi Addresses Closing Ceremony of 2nd WHO Traditional Medicine Summit; Delhi Declaration Adopted
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Rajasthan Chief Secretary Directs RSMML to Boost Mineral Production; 43 Lakh Tonnes Supplied
Rajasthan Chief Secretary directed RSMML to boost mineral output; 43.15 lakh tonnes supplied; mining sector targets 5% of GDP by FY30.
Parliament Winter Session Adjourns Sine Die: 8 Landmark Bills Passed, 110% Lok Sabha Productivity
Winter Session adjourned Dec 19; 8 bills passed; Lok Sabha productivity 110%, Rajya Sabha 121%.
Good Governance Week 2025 Launched: 'Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore' Campaign Dec 19-25
Good Governance Week Dec 19-25; 'Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore' theme; over 45 lakh public grievances redressed.
India's Forex Reserves Rise by $4.37 Billion to $693.32 Billion for Week Ended December 19, 2025: RBI Data Shows Gold and FCA Drive Growth
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Jaipur Becomes World's First City with Three Leopard Safaris as Wildlife Tourism Surges in Rajasthan's Urban Forest Corridors
Jaipur has distinguished itself as the world's first city to offer three dedicated leopard safaris, following the inauguration of the Beed Papad Leopard Safari (Vidyadhar Nagar) on World Environment D
India Wins T20I Series Against South Africa 3-1; Varun Chakravarthy Named Player of Series
India won T20I series 3-1 vs South Africa; Varun Chakravarthy Player of Series; T20 WC 2026 squad announced under SKY.
India's Forex Reserves Rise $4.37 Billion to $693.32 Billion for Week Ended December 19
India's forex reserves rose $4.37 billion to $693.32 billion (week ending Dec 19); gold reserves surged $2.6 billion to $110.4 billion.
18 December 2025
(14 articles)Rajasthan Hariyalo Environment Conclave 2025: CM Bhajan Lal Sharma Calls for Personal Pledge on Environmental Protection, Draws from Indian Cultural Traditions
On December 18, 2025, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma addressed the Hariyalo Rajasthan Environment Conclave in Jaipur, stating that the state government draws inspiration for its policies and environ
ISRO Completes Gaganyaan Drogue Parachute Tests at Chandigarh
ISRO completed Gaganyaan drogue parachute tests; mission scheduled for 2027; Shubhanshu Shukla flew to ISS in 2025.
RBI Releases 10th Edition of Handbook of Statistics on Indian States 2024-25
RBI released 10th edition of Handbook of Statistics on Indian States 2024-25; RBI's table reports Rajasthan's 2024-25 current-price GSDP at ₹17,04,33,855 lakh.
UNESCO Releases 'Bhasha Matters' Report Advocating Mother-Tongue Instruction in India
UNESCO 'Bhasha Matters' report advocates mother-tongue instruction; India is home to 1,369 languages, making multilingual education central to inclusion.
SHANTI Bill 2025 Passed by Rajya Sabha on December 18: India Opens Nuclear Energy to Private Sector, Replaces Atomic Energy Act 1962
The Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill, 2025 was passed by the Rajya Sabha on December 18, 2025, a day after it was passed by the Lok Sabha o
India-Oman Sign CEPA: Oman Grants Zero-Duty Access on 98% Tariff Lines
India-Oman CEPA signed; Oman grants zero-duty on 98% tariff lines covering 99.38% of Indian exports; bilateral trade at $10.6 billion.
CM Bhajanlal Sharma Inaugurates Saras Rajsakhi National Fair at Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur
CM Sharma inaugurated Saras Rajsakhi National Fair at JKK Jaipur with 300 stalls from 24 states; runs till Jan 4, 2026.
India and Oman Sign Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA): Zero-Duty Access on 99.38% of India's Exports, Second GCC Trade Deal After UAE
India and Oman formally signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) on December 18, 2025. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Oman's Minister of Commerce, Industry and Inv
Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma Inaugurates Saras Rajsakhi National Fair at Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur; 300 Stalls from 24 States Showcase Women SHG Products
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma inaugurated the Saras Rajsakhi National Fair at Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur, on December 18, 2025. The fair features approximately 300 stalls from 24 states,
VB-G RAM G Bill Passed: 125 Days Employment Guarantee Replaces MGNREGA
VB-G RAM G Bill replaces MGNREGA; guarantees 125 days employment; focuses on water, infrastructure, weather mitigation.
CAG Reports Flag ₹21,695 Crore GST Compliance Deviations, PMKVY Data Gaps and Delays in Indian Navy Works Management
CAG reports tabled in December 2025 flagged ₹21,695.11 crore in GST compliance deviations, weaknesses in PMKVY beneficiary and placement verification, and delays in Indian Navy works management contra
DGCA Orders IndiGo to Cut Flights by 10% Amid Massive Scheduling Crisis
DGCA ordered IndiGo to cut 10% flights and imposed ₹22.20 crore penalty after 4,500 cancellations due to scheduling crisis.
KAVACH Automatic Train Protection System Commissioned on Over 2,000 km of Indian Rail Network; Consequential Train Accidents Reduced by 90% Since 2014
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Lok Sabha on December 18, 2025 that the indigenously developed KAVACH (Automatic Train Protection — ATP) system has been fully commissioned on over 2,000
SHANTI Bill Passed: India Opens Nuclear Energy Sector to Private Participation
SHANTI Bill passed; repeals Atomic Energy Act 1962; allows private nuclear plants; AERB gets statutory status.
17 December 2025
(12 articles)Parliament Passes Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha Bill: 100% FDI in Insurance Approved
Sabka Bima Bill passed; FDI in insurance raised to 100%; amends Insurance Act, LIC Act, and IRDAI Act.
2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine Opens at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine held Dec 17-19 at Bharat Mandapam; Delhi Declaration by 26 nations; WHO Traditional Medicine Library launched.
India-Netherlands Sign Letter of Intent on Defence Cooperation; Defence Industrial Roadmap Agreed
India and Netherlands signed LoI on Defence Cooperation and agreed on Defence Industrial Roadmap during Dutch FM van Weel's Dec 17-19 visit.
DGCA Orders IndiGo to Reduce Flights by 5% Following December Scheduling Crisis Causing Thousands of Cancellations
India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) ordered IndiGo, the country's largest airline with over 60% market share, to reduce its flight schedule by 5% following a severe scheduling crisis
Lok Sabha Passes SHANTI Bill 2025: India Opens Nuclear Energy Sector to Private Participation Amid Opposition Walkout
The Lok Sabha passed the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill, 2025 on December 17, 2025, by voice vote amid a walkout by opposition MPs who de
SHANTI Bill Passed by Lok Sabha; AERB Gets Statutory Status
Lok Sabha passed SHANTI Bill giving AERB statutory status; allows private participation in nuclear sector; Presidential assent on Dec 20.
PM Modi Becomes First World Leader to Receive Ethiopia's Highest Award 'Great Honour Nishan'
PM Modi received Ethiopia's highest award 'Great Honour Nishan' — first world leader to get it; his 28th foreign state honour.
PM Modi Receives Ethiopia's Highest Civilian Honour 'Grand Nishan of Ethiopia' During State Visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Ethiopia's highest civilian honour, the 'Great Honour Nishan (Grand Nishan) of Ethiopia', on December 16, 2025, during his state visit to Addis Ababa. The award w
Cold Wave Grips Rajasthan: IMD Issues Yellow Alert for Northern Districts
Cold wave hit Rajasthan with temperatures dropping to 1.6°C in Fatehpur (Sikar); IMD yellow alerts for Shekhawati region.
Hariyalo Rajasthan Environment Conclave: CM Bhajanlal Sharma Pledges Environmental Conservation Rooted in Indian Cultural Traditions
Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma addressed the Hariyalo Rajasthan Environment Conclave held in Jaipur on December 17-18, 2025, organised by the Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board. Sharma declared
Seven Elephants Killed, One Injured as Passenger Train Hits Herd in Assam's Hojai District: Railway-Wildlife Conflict Crisis
Seven elephants were killed and one was critically injured on the night of December 17, 2025, when a passenger train struck a herd while it was crossing the railway tracks in the Hojai district of Ass
Health Security Se National Security Cess Act, 2025: Parliament Replaces GST Compensation Cess with Fixed Levy on Pan Masala and Tobacco
Parliament replaces GST Compensation Cess with a fixed machine-based levy on pan masala and tobacco, with proceeds ringfenced for public health and national security, effective January 2026.
16 December 2025
(11 articles)Siliserh Lake in Alwar Becomes India's 96th Ramsar Site: Rajasthan's 5th Wetland of International Importance
In December 2025, the Siliserh Lake in Alwar district, Rajasthan, was officially designated as a Wetland of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention, becoming India's 96th Ramsar site and
Vijay Diwas 2025: India Marks 54th Anniversary of 1971 War Victory and Liberation of Bangladesh
India observed Vijay Diwas on December 16, 2025, marking 54 years since its decisive military victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war that led to the creation of Bangladesh. On December 16, 1971, Pakist
Vijay Diwas 2025: India Commemorates 54th Anniversary of 1971 War Victory
India observed Vijay Diwas on Dec 16 marking the 54th anniversary of 1971 war victory; Military Tattoo held in Kolkata.
CAG-ICSSR 2nd Colloquium on Public Finances of States: Fiscal Federalism in Focus
CAG and ICSSR organised their 2nd joint colloquium on December 15, 2025, with Shri Suman Bery as Chief Guest; focus on state public finances, fiscal federalism, debt burden; Rajasthan identified as hi
Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha Bill Passed by Lok Sabha: Insurance FDI Raised to 100%
Parliament passed Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha Bill raising insurance FDI to 100%; aims for 'Insurance for All by 2047'.
VB-G RAM G Bill Introduced in Lok Sabha to Replace MGNREGA with 125-Day Guarantee
VB-G RAM G Act will replace MGNREGA from July 1, 2026 with 125-day employment guarantee; ₹1.51 lakh crore annual outlay with 60:40 Centre-State sharing.
RBI $5B USD/INR Buy-Sell Swap: Forex Management and Rupee Stability
RBI conducted a $5 billion 3-year USD/INR Buy-Sell Swap on December 16, 2025, injecting rupee liquidity while supporting the INR; complements December 2025 OMO and repo rate cut to 5.25%; significant
Three Landmark Bills Introduced in Lok Sabha: SHANTI, Sabka Bima, and VB-G RAM G
Three landmark bills introduced Dec 16: SHANTI (nuclear), Sabka Bima (100% FDI insurance), VB-G RAM G (replaces MGNREGA).
Maharashtra Launches MahaCrimeOS AI Platform for Cybercrime Investigation
Maharashtra became first state to launch MahaCrimeOS AI platform for cybercrime investigation across 36 districts.
Vijay Diwas and the Western Front: Rajasthan's Role in the 1971 India-Pakistan War — Border Districts of Barmer, Jaisalmer, and Bikaner
As India commemorated Vijay Diwas on December 16, 2025, special attention was drawn to Rajasthan's pivotal role in the Western Front of the 1971 India-Pakistan War. While the Eastern Front (now Bangla
Siliserh Lake in Rajasthan's Alwar Declared India's 96th Ramsar Site
Siliserh Lake in Alwar became Rajasthan's 5th and India's 96th Ramsar site; supports 149 bird species in Sariska Tiger Reserve buffer zone.
15 December 2025
(11 articles)Rajasthan Venture Capital Fund Launches ₹150-Crore 'India Growth Fund IV' to Boost Pre-Series A Tech Startups
Jaipur-based Rajasthan Venture Capital Fund (RVCF), a government-backed venture capital institution established over two decades ago, launched its fourth fund — India Growth Fund IV — around December
VB-G RAM G Bill PRS Analysis: MGNREGA Replaced with 125-Day Guarantee
PRS analysis of VB-G RAM G Bill shows MGNREGA replaced with 125-day guarantee; new 60:40 Centre-State cost split; AI fraud detection and Aadhaar-linked payments; demand-driven nature removed; Rajastha
Rajasthan Venture Capital Fund Launches India Growth Fund IV with ₹150 Crore Corpus
RVCF launched India Growth Fund IV with ₹150 crore corpus targeting early-stage tech startups in healthcare, agritech and cleantech.
Rajasthan Deploys 29 AI-Powered Portable X-Ray Machines for TB Detection
Rajasthan deployed 29 AI-powered portable X-ray machines across districts for TB detection; 2.3 lakh symptomatic individuals identified.
Rajasthan Health Dept Deploys 29 AI-Enabled Portable X-Ray Units to Strengthen TB Diagnosis in Remote Villages
Around December 15, 2025, the Rajasthan State Health Department launched a major initiative deploying 29 advanced portable X-ray machines equipped with Artificial Intelligence (AI) to strengthen Tuber
Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill Introduced to Overhaul Higher Education Regulation
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India Close to Initial Trade Framework Deal with US, Says Commerce Secretary
Commerce Secretary said India is close to initial trade framework deal with US after six rounds of BTA and tariff discussions.
RBI OMO ₹1 Lakh Crore Liquidity Injection in December
RBI conducted ₹1 lakh crore OMO purchases in December (₹50,000 cr each on Dec 11 and Dec 18) to inject banking liquidity; complements December 2025 repo rate cut to 5.25%; further supplemented by $5B
India-US Trade Framework Talks Near Breakthrough: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal Says Initial Deal on Reciprocal Tariffs 'Very Close'
On December 15, 2025, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal stated that India is 'very close' to finalising an initial trade framework deal with the United States aimed at reducing recipro
SHANTI Bill Tabled in Lok Sabha: India Opens Nuclear Sector to Private Participation
SHANTI Bill tabled in Lok Sabha to replace Atomic Energy Act 1962; permits private participation in nuclear sector, targets 100 GW by 2047.
SHANTI Bill 2025 Introduced in Lok Sabha: India Opens Nuclear Energy to Private Sector, Replaces 63-Year-Old Atomic Energy Act
The Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill, 2025 was tabled in the Lok Sabha on December 15, 2025. The landmark legislation repeals the Atomic En
14 December 2025
(11 articles)Tech Mahindra Global Chess League 2025 Opens in Mumbai
Global Chess League 2025 opened at Royal Opera House, Mumbai; six teams including Gukesh, Vishy Anand, Caruana.
India's Resolution on Wildfire Management Adopted at UNEA-7
India's wildfire management resolution adopted at UNEA-7; calls for early-warning systems, risk-assessment tools, satellite monitoring, and international cooperation.
National Energy Conservation Day 2025: President Murmu Presents 35th National Energy Conservation Awards at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi
National Energy Conservation Day is observed every year on December 14 across India. In 2025, the event was held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, where President Droupadi Murmu served as Chief Guest and c
Delhi Records Zero Good Air Quality Days in 2025, GRAP-IV Invoked
Delhi had zero good AQI days in 2025; GRAP-IV was invoked on December 13, 2025 as Delhi's official average AQI rose from 431 at 4 PM to 448 at 7 PM.
Rising Rajasthan Partnership Conclave 2025: State Showcases ₹8.01 Lakh Crore Ground-Breaking Investment, Focuses on Investment Across Infrastructure, IT, Mining and Social Sectors
The Rising Rajasthan Partnership Conclave 2025, hosted by the Industries Department of the Government of Rajasthan, was held on December 11–12, 2025, in Jaipur. The conclave served as the follow-up to
IndiGo Scheduling Crisis: DGCA Orders 5–10% Flight Cut After 4,500 Cancellations Amid FDTL Non-Compliance in December 2025
In December 2025, IndiGo — India's largest airline with over 60% domestic market share — experienced a severe scheduling crisis that led to the cancellation of approximately 4,500 flights between Dece
Rajasthan First State to Achieve 100% Digitisation of Electoral Rolls Under Special Intensive Revision (SIR) Programme
Rajasthan became the first state in India to achieve 100% digitisation of voter rolls under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) programme, as announced by Chief Electoral Officer Navin Mahajan in Dec
Prada Launches Limited-Edition Kolhapuri Chappals; GI-Tagged Craft Goes Global
Prada launched 2,000-pair Kolhapuri Chappals at 800 euros; GI-tagged since 2019; dates back to 12th century.
India Observes National Energy Conservation Day; BEE Showcases Major Gains in Clean Energy
National Energy Conservation Day at Vigyan Bhawan; BEE's programmes saved 56 billion units of electricity; 220 GW renewable capacity.
Rajasthan Launches 'Adopt a Tourism Site' Scheme; Explores Night Access at High-Footfall Monuments
Rajasthan Tourism formalizing Adopt-a-Site scheme with night access at forts; 33-district eligible site list being prepared.
India and New Zealand Discuss Fast-Tracking Free Trade Agreement Negotiations
India-NZ fast-tracked FTA talks; deal concluded Dec 22; $20 billion NZ investment; 5,000 work visas for Indians.
13 December 2025
(13 articles)Rajasthan Launches 'Adopt a Tourism Site' Initiative for Heritage Conservation
Rajasthan launched 'Adopt a Tourism Site' initiative with 5-year minimum adoption period for heritage conservation.
Union Cabinet Approves India's First Digital Census 2027 with Caste Enumeration: ₹11,718 Crore Scheme to Deploy 30 Lakh Personnel
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on December 12, 2025 approved the scheme for the Conduct of Census of India 2027 with a financial outlay of ₹11,718.24 crore — the largest-e
Rajasthan to Provide IT Training to Anganwadi Workers Under Poshan 2.0
Rajasthan to give IT training to Anganwadi workers under Poshan 2.0; Diya Kumari directed infrastructure improvements.
Parliament Passes 100% FDI in Insurance; SHANTI Act Opens Nuclear Sector to Private Participation
Parliament passed insurance-law amendments allowing up to 100% FDI, while the SHANTI Act enables private participation in nuclear energy and supports India's 100 GW nuclear capacity target by 2047.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Unveils Statue of Thakur Balwant Singh in Barmer, Rajasthan
Rajnath Singh unveiled statue of 1971 war hero Thakur Balwant Singh in Bakhasar, Barmer, Rajasthan.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Unveils Statue of 1971 War Hero Thakur Balwant Singh in Barmer
Rajnath Singh unveiled statue of 1971 war hero Thakur Balwant Singh in Barmer; aided Chhachhro Raid in Sindh.
Rajasthan: Anganwadi Workers and Supervisors to Receive IT Training for Mobile-Based Monitoring Under WCD Ministry Initiative
Rajasthan's Minister for Women and Child Development, Diya Kumari, announced on December 13, 2025 that anganwadi workers and newly appointed supervisors across the state will receive Information Techn
14th Admirals Cup 2025 at INA Ezhimala: India Hosts Prestigious International Sailing Regatta with 35 Countries
The 14th Admirals Cup 2025, a premier international naval sailing regatta, was hosted by the Indian Naval Academy at Ezhimala from 08-13 December 2025. A record 35 countries participated in the Match
IAF Combined Graduation Parade at Dundigal: 244 Cadets Commissioned; CDS General Anil Chauhan is Reviewing Officer
On 13 December 2025, the IAF Combined Graduation Parade at AFA Dundigal commissioned 244 cadets (215 male, 29 female) of 216 Course. CDS General Anil Chauhan was the Reviewing Officer. Indian Navy (6)
Cabinet Clears 100% FDI in Insurance Sector: India Opens Insurance Industry to Full Foreign Ownership with Resident Indian Leadership Condition
The Union Cabinet on December 12, 2025 approved an amendment to the Insurance Act to permit 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India's insurance sector, removing the existing 74% FDI cap. The mov
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Unveils Statue of 1971 War Hero Thakur Balwant Singh in Bakhasar, Barmer, Rajasthan
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on December 13, 2025 visited Bakhasar village in Barmer district, Rajasthan, to unveil a statue honouring Thakur Balwant Singh — a local civilian hero whose extraordinar
Geminid Meteor Shower 2025 Peaks Over India with 100-120 Meteors Per Hour
Geminid meteor shower peaked Dec 13-14 with 40-50 meteors/hour under dark skies; originates from asteroid 3200 Phaethon.
Rajasthan Becomes First State to Achieve 100% Electoral Roll Digitisation Under Special Intensive Revision (SIR) Programme
Rajasthan achieved a landmark milestone in electoral administration by becoming the first state in India to complete 100% digitisation of its electoral rolls under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR)
12 December 2025
(13 articles)India's Resolution on Wildfire Management Adopted at UNEA-7, Nairobi
UNEA-7 adopted a wildfire management resolution moved by India; UNEP warns of 14% rise by 2030 and 50% by 2100; resolution calls for early warning systems and satellite monitoring.
Siliserh Lake in Rajasthan Declared India's 96th Ramsar Site
Siliserh Lake (Alwar) becomes Rajasthan's 5th and India's 96th Ramsar site; supports 149 bird species near Sariska.
Vinesh Phogat Announces Wrestling Comeback, Targets LA 2028 Olympics
Vinesh Phogat announced wrestling comeback targeting LA 2028; motivated by son Kridhav; WFI welcomes decision.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to Unveil Statue of 1971 War Hero Thakur Balwant Singh in Barmer, Rajasthan; Tribute to Courage During Chhachhro Raid
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was scheduled to visit Bakhasar village in Barmer district, Rajasthan, on December 13, 2025, to unveil a statue of Thakur Balwant Singh — a local hero whose pivotal assi
Siliserh Lake in Alwar Becomes Rajasthan's 5th Ramsar Site and India's 96th: A Milestone for Wetland Conservation in Semi-Arid Regions
In December 2025, Siliserh (Silisedh) Lake in Alwar district, Rajasthan, was designated as a Wetland of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention, becoming India's 96th Ramsar site and Raja
Union Minister Jitendra Singh Says India Bets on Generative AI for Drug Discovery
India leveraging generative AI for drug discovery; PathGennie part of open-source push in computational biology.
Union Cabinet Approves ₹11,718 Crore for First-Ever Digital Census 2027 with Caste Enumeration
Cabinet approved ₹11,718 crore for Census 2027 — first digital census with caste enumeration since 1931.
S.N. Bose Centre Researchers Develop PathGennie Software for Drug Discovery
PathGennie: open-source drug discovery software from S.N. Bose Centre; simulates drug-protein unbinding without distortions.
NRR Policy 2025: Rajasthan Cabinet Greenlights Non-Resident Rajasthani Policy
Rajasthan Cabinet approved NRR Policy 2025 on December 12, covering social, cultural and economic engagement of the Rajasthani diaspora; Pravasi Rajasthani Samman Awards and 26 global NRR chapters are
Parliament Passes SHANTI Bill 2025: India Opens Nuclear Energy Sector to Private Participation, Replaces 63-Year-Old Atomic Energy Act
The Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill, 2025 was passed by the Lok Sabha on December 17 and by the Rajya Sabha on December 18, 2025, before r
Rajasthan CM Inaugurates Innovation Day-Startups Conclave and DigiFest Hackathon in Jaipur
Rajasthan Startup Conclave: ₹10.79 crore to 333 startups; DigiFest Hackathon drew 700+ participants from 12 states.
Rajasthan Tourism Policy 2025 Launched: 'Adopt a Tourism Site' Scheme Invites Private Sector to Restore and Manage Heritage and Eco-Tourism Locations
The Rajasthan government formally launched the Rajasthan Tourism Policy 2025 on December 10, 2025, at the Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Centre (JECC), Jaipur, with Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma
Rajasthan Issues Gazette Notification on Public Trust Amendment Ordinance Removing Criminal Penalties
Rajasthan removed criminal penalties for minor violations in 11 acts via Public Trust Amendment Ordinance; replaced with fines.
11 December 2025
(14 articles)India's Junior Women Hockey Team Bags Historic Bronze at FIH Junior World Cup
India beat Argentina 4-2 for historic bronze at FIH Junior Hockey World Cup; first medal since 2016 gold.
Kerala Local Body Elections Phase 2: CM Pinarayi Vijayan Votes; Rajasthan Watches as Model for Decentralised Governance
On December 11, 2025, Kerala held the second phase of its local body (panchayat and municipality) elections, with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan casting his vote in Kannur. The Kerala local body elec
Deepavali Added to UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List
Deepavali (Diwali) has been inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, making it India's 15th or higher entry. The inscription highlights cultural diplomacy
Rising Rajasthan Partnership Conclave 2025 Opens in Jaipur; Showcases Progress of ₹35 Lakh Crore MoUs
Rising Rajasthan Partnership Conclave 2025 in Jaipur; follow-up of ₹35 lakh crore investment summit; 'Developed Rajasthan 2047' vision.
India Proposes "One Nation One License" Copyright Model for AI Training
India has proposed a mandatory blanket licensing model with statutory royalty for AI training on copyrighted content. The proposal establishes a Copyright Royalty Collection and Administration Tribuna
Rising Rajasthan Partnership Conclave 2025 Opens in Jaipur
Rising Rajasthan Conclave held Dec 11-12; follow-up to 2024 summit with INR 35 lakh crore MoUs; multi-sector partnerships.
India's First Indigenous Hydrogen Fuel Cell Passenger Vessel Begins Commercial Service in Varanasi
India's first hydrogen fuel cell vessel launched in Varanasi by Cochin Shipyard; 50-passenger, zero-emission vessel on Ganga.
Parliament Winter Session 2025: Opposition Protests Over MGNREGA Dues; TMC and Congress Stage Demonstrations
During the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament (November–December 2025), December 11 saw heightened opposition activity including TMC MPs Kirti Azad, Sagarika Ghose, and Satabdi Roy staging a silent
Pranab Mukherjee Birth Anniversary: Remembering India's 13th President on December 11
Birth anniversary of Pranab Mukherjee observed; 13th President, Bharat Ratna awardee, key economic reformer.
Rajasthan Tourism Policy 2025: 'Adopt a Tourism Site' Initiative to Modernise Heritage and Eco-Tourism Through Private Partnership
Rajasthan's Tourism Department introduced the 'Adopt a Tourism Site' initiative under the Rajasthan Tourism Policy 2025 to modernise the state's tourism ecosystem. The initiative invites private playe
Right to Disconnect Bill 2025 Introduced in Lok Sabha by NCP-SP's Supriya Sule
Supriya Sule introduced Right to Disconnect Bill 2025 in Lok Sabha; protects employees from after-hours work obligations.
India's First Indigenous Hydrogen Fuel Cell Passenger Vessel Begins Commercial Operations in Varanasi
On December 11, 2025, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal flagged off India's first fully indigenous hydrogen fuel cell-powered passenger vessel from Namo Ghat in Varan
Indus Valley Civilisation Decline Linked to Recurring Mega-Droughts, New Paleoclimate Research Finds
New paleoclimate research published in Nature reveals that the decline of the Indus Valley Civilisation (IVC) was driven by centuries-long recurring mega-droughts. Four mega-droughts occurred between
Rising Rajasthan Partnership Conclave 2025 Inaugurated in Jaipur: MoU Implementation Progress and ₹35 Lakh Crore Investment Target
The Government of Rajasthan inaugurated the Rising Rajasthan Partnership Conclave 2025 in Jaipur on December 11–12, 2025, a two-day event hosted by the Industries Department as a follow-up to the land
10 December 2025
(14 articles)Pravasi Rajasthani Diwas 2025: Rajasthan Hosts Inaugural Diaspora Conclave on December 10 in Jaipur; Investment Proposals Exceeding ₹1 Lakh Crore Announced
On December 10, 2025, Rajasthan hosted the inaugural Pravasi Rajasthani Diwas at the Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Centre (JECC), bringing together the global Rajasthani diaspora to strengthen ties
JERA of Japan Signs First Long-Term LNG Export Deal with India's Torrent Power
Japan's JERA to supply 0.27 MMTPA LNG to Torrent Power for 10 years from 2027; strengthens India-Japan energy ties.
Rajasthan Celebrates First-Ever Pravasi Rajasthani Divas in Jaipur
Rajasthan held inaugural Pravasi Rajasthani Divas; CM announced new NRR department; 7 sector sessions held.
Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill 2025 Introduced in Parliament
The Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill 2025 proposes to replace UGC, AICTE, and NCTE with a new three-council structure for higher education regulation. Referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee
Human Rights Day 2025 (December 10): India Marks 77th Anniversary of Universal Declaration of Human Rights; Focus on Inequality, Digital Rights, and Climate Justice
December 10, 2025 marked the 77th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948. Human Rights Day 2025 was observed glo
Germany Wins FIH Men's Junior Hockey World Cup 2025 in Chennai; India Claims Bronze Medal — Tournament Hosted in Tamil Nadu from November 28 to December 10
On December 10, 2025, Germany won the 14th edition of the FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup, hosted in Tamil Nadu (Chennai and Madurai), defeating Spain 3-2 in a dramatic shoot-out in the final at the
CITES Turns 50 — CoP20 Held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) marks its 50th anniversary in 2025. CoP20 was held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, from 24 November to 5 December 2025. India has been a s
DGCA Orders 10% Cut in IndiGo Flight Schedule on December 10, 2025; Ministry Caps Airfares and Directs Full Refunds Amid Worst Aviation Crisis in India's History
On December 10, 2025, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) ordered a 10% reduction in IndiGo's flight schedule — an escalation from the 5% cut ordered on December 9 — as the airline's sche
Rajasthan Celebrates Inaugural Pravasi Rajasthani Diwas in Jaipur; ₹1 Lakh Crore Investments Announced
First Pravasi Rajasthani Diwas held in Jaipur; ₹1 lakh crore investments via 421 MoUs; new NRR department announced.
NITI Aayog and IBM Release Roadmap to Make India a Top-3 Quantum Economy by 2035
NITI Aayog-IBM roadmap targets India as top-3 quantum economy by 2035; 10+ quantum champion startups targeted.
Rajasthan CM Launches Tourism Policy 2025 with Focus on Adventure, Astro, and Wellness Tourism
Rajasthan Tourism Policy 2025 launched with 'adopt a tourism site' initiative; focus on astro and adventure tourism.
World Bank Approves $600 Million for Clean Air Programmes in Uttar Pradesh and Haryana
World Bank approved $600M for clean air in UP and Haryana; first airshed-based programmes benefiting 270 million people.
DoT Mandates SIM-Binding for WhatsApp, Telegram and Other Messaging Apps Within 90 Days
DoT mandated SIM-binding for WhatsApp, Telegram etc. within 90 days to curb digital fraud; industry challenges directive.
Rajasthan Launches 'e-Swasthya Samvad' Digital Health Governance Platform
Rajasthan launched e-Swasthya Samvad for digital health governance; twice-weekly video conferencing with open public interaction.
9 December 2025
(14 articles)DGCA Orders IndiGo to Cut Flights by 5% After Scheduling Crisis Leads to Thousands of Cancellations
DGCA ordered IndiGo to cut 5% flights (later 10%) after scheduling crisis caused ~4,500 cancellations.
IMF Recognises UPI as World's Largest Real-Time Payment System after June 2025 IMF Recognition and 2,163 Crore December 2025 Transactions
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) formally recognised India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) as the world's largest real-time payment system in December 2025, processing over 16 billion transact
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The Rajasthan government organised the 'Rising Rajasthan' Partnership Conclave 2025 on December 9–10, 2025, as a follow-up to the landmark Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit held in December 20
RBI Monetary Policy Committee Cuts Repo Rate by 25 bps to 5.25% (December 5, 2025): India's Most Aggressive Easing Since 2019 Aims to Boost Growth Amid Record-Low Inflation
The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), in its meeting held from December 3–5, 2025, unanimously voted to cut the policy repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25%, effective Dec
EARTH Summit 2025 Inaugurated by Amit Shah in Gandhinagar: 13+ Sahakar Sarathi Services Launched to Digitise Cooperative Banking and Rural Credit
On December 5, 2025, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated Earth Summit 2025 at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. At the summit, Shah launched over 13 new services and digital
RBI Announces ₹1 Lakh Crore OMO Purchases and $5 Billion USD/INR Swap to Inject Liquidity
RBI to inject liquidity via ₹1 lakh crore OMO and $5 billion USD/INR swap; repo rate at 5.25%, GDP forecast 7.3%.
Senna spectabilis: Invasive Tree Threatening Biodiversity of Indian Forests
Senna spectabilis, an invasive tree species originally from South America, is rapidly spreading through the Wayanad landscape of the Western Ghats, outcompeting native vegetation, disrupting forest ec
SEBI Launches PaRRVA to Prevent Misleading Claims in Financial Advertisements
SEBI launched PaRRVA to verify past performance claims in financial ads; CRAs to act as verification agencies.
Rajasthan Becomes First State to Achieve 100% Digitisation of Electoral Rolls Under SIR Programme
Rajasthan first state to digitise 100% of 5.46 crore voter rolls under SIR; CEO Navin Mahajan announced.
PM Surya Ghar Scheme: Over 20 Lakh Rooftop Solar Systems Installed by December 2025
PM Surya Ghar scheme installed over 20.85 lakh rooftop solar systems by Dec 2025, disbursing ₹14,772 crore subsidy.
Petroleum & Natural Gas Rules 2025 Notified: CCS Permitted for First Time in India
The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas notified the Petroleum & Natural Gas Rules 2025, consolidating E&P licensing, allowing renewable energy on leased blocks, and permitting geological storage of g
Rajnath Singh Inaugurates 125 BRO Infrastructure Projects Worth ₹5,000 Crore from Ladakh
Rajnath Singh inaugurated 125 BRO projects worth ₹5,000 crore including Shyok Tunnel on LAC; largest single-day launch.
Rajasthan First State to Complete 100% Digitisation of Voter Rolls Under Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2026 Exercise Conducted by Election Commission of India
In early December 2025, Rajasthan became the first state in India to achieve 100% digitisation of its voter rolls — covering 5.46 crore registered voters — under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2
India Commences Countdown to 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine (December 17–19, 2025) at Bharat Mandapam; 100+ Nations to Participate in Summit Co-hosted by Ministry of Ayush
On December 8, 2025, India officially commenced the countdown to the 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine, scheduled for December 17–19, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The summit was co
8 December 2025
(13 articles)Seven Elephants Killed in Train Collision in Assam's Hojai District; Highlights Wildlife-Railway Conflict
Seven elephants were killed and one was critically injured on December 8, 2025, when a passenger train struck a herd crossing the railway track in the Hojai district of Assam. The incident, which occu
Parveen Shaikh Receives Sanctuary Wildlife Service Award for Indian Skimmer Conservation
BNHS scientist Parveen Shaikh received the Sanctuary Wildlife Service Award for community-led conservation of the Indian Skimmer in the National Chambal Sanctuary (Rajasthan-MP-UP), achieving improved
IndiGo Flight Disruption Eases on December 8; DGCA FDTL Exemption Takes Effect as Cancellations Taper from Peak of 1,600
December 8, 2025, marked a turning point in the IndiGo flight disruption crisis as cancellations began to taper off following the DGCA's emergency exemption granted on December 5, 2025. The crisis, wh
Harimau Shakti 2025: 5th India–Malaysia Joint Military Exercise Begins at Mahajan Field Firing Range, Rajasthan
The 5th edition of Exercise Harimau Shakti 2025, the annual India–Malaysia Joint Military Exercise, commenced on December 5, 2025, at Mahajan Field Firing Range, Rajasthan, and was scheduled to conclu
Ferozepur Feeder Canal Reconstruction Launched: CM Bhajan Lal Sharma Lays Foundation Stone for ₹647 Crore Project Coinciding with Gang Canal Centenary
Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma of Rajasthan laid the foundation stone for the reconstruction of the Ferozepur Feeder canal at Sadhuwali in early December 2025, marking a major infrastructure initiat
Exercise Harimau Shakti 2025: India-Malaysia Joint Military Exercise Begins in Rajasthan's Mahajan Range
Harimau Shakti 2025: India-Malaysia military exercise at Mahajan Range, Rajasthan; 120 Indian and 70 Malaysian troops.
Rajasthan CM Lays Foundation Stone for Ferozepur Feeder Canal Reconstruction Worth ₹647 Crore
₹647 crore Ferozepur Feeder reconstruction launched; ₹1,717 crore for Gang Canal modernisation on centenary.
Rajasthan Becomes First State to Achieve 100% Digitisation of Electoral Rolls Under Special Intensive Revision (SIR) Programme
Rajasthan achieved a significant electoral milestone in early December 2025, becoming the first state in India to complete 100% digitisation of electoral rolls under the Special Intensive Revision (SI
Parliament Holds Special Discussion on 150th Anniversary of 'Vande Mataram'
Parliament held special discussion on 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram; 65 members participated over 11.5 hours.
25 Killed in Arpora Nightclub Fire in Goa; Safety Violations Exposed
Arpora nightclub fire in Goa killed 25, injured six; club lacked fire safety clearances; inquiry and suspensions followed.
PM Modi Initiates Special Lok Sabha Discussion on 150 Years of Vande Mataram
PM Modi led special Lok Sabha debate on 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram; year-long commemoration launched.
Tata Electronics and Intel Sign Strategic Alliance to Build Semiconductor Ecosystem in India
Tata-Intel strategic alliance for semiconductor manufacturing at Dholera fab and Morigaon OSAT; ₹91,000 crore Dholera investment and 21,000 proposed jobs.
Committee on Estimates Report: Gaps in PM-KUSUM and PM Surya Ghar Solar Schemes
The Committee on Estimates flagged implementation gaps in PM-KUSUM and PM Surya Ghar solar schemes, including subsidy delays, low state compliance, and import dependence on Chinese solar panels. It re
7 December 2025
(13 articles)Armed Forces Flag Day 2025: India Observes December 7 to Honour Military Veterans, War Widows, and Serving Personnel; Theme — 'Welfare and Gratitude'
India observed Armed Forces Flag Day on December 7, 2025 — an annual national observance held on this date since 1949. The day is dedicated to collecting funds for the welfare of serving defence perso
IndiGo Crisis Deepens: Al Jazeera Reports Over 4,500 Flights Cancelled in 10 Days
IndiGo crisis: 4,500 flights cancelled in 10 days; govt imposed fare caps; DGCA later fined ₹22.2 crore.
Dadabhai Naoroji 200th Birth Anniversary
India marked the 200th birth anniversary of Dadabhai Naoroji, the "Grand Old Man of India," pioneer of the Drain of Wealth theory, first Indian MP in British Parliament (1892), and founding father of
Harimau Shakti 2025: 5th Edition of India-Malaysia Joint Military Exercise Held at Mahajan Field Firing Range, Rajasthan; Focus on Sub-Conventional Operations under UN Chapter VII
The 5th edition of joint military exercise 'Harimau Shakti 2025' between the Indian Army and the Royal Malaysian Army was conducted from December 5 to December 18, 2025 at the Mahajan Field Firing Ran
Rupee Crosses ₹90/USD — Historic Low Amid Record FPI Outflows
The Indian rupee hit a historic low of ₹90/USD as FPIs withdrew $17 billion from Indian equities — the largest outflow in two decades. The RBI debated intervention as a weaker rupee threatens to widen
Niger Becomes First African Country to Eliminate Onchocerciasis (River Blindness)
Niger became the first African nation to eliminate river blindness (onchocerciasis), WHO-verified in January 2025; caused by Onchocerca volvulus transmitted by blackflies. The only earlier WHO-verifie
Rajasthan: Exercise Harimau Shakti Enters Tactical Phase; Counter-Terror Drills in Thar Desert
Harimau Shakti entered tactical phase at Mahajan Range, Rajasthan; counter-terror drills in Thar Desert terrain.
Armed Forces Flag Day: CDS General Anil Chauhan Extends Greetings to Armed Forces Veterans
Armed Forces Flag Day (Dec 7): CDS General Anil Chauhan honoured forces; day aims to collect funds for veterans' welfare.
UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Committee Holds 20th Session; India's Heritage Focus
UNESCO ICH 20th session held; India has 15 inscribed elements; Rajasthan's Kalbeliya dance inscribed since 2010.
Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma Announces Petrochemical Refinery Launch and ₹7 Lakh Crore Ground-Level Investment Realisation from Rising Rajasthan MoUs
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma made major economic development announcements in December 2025. Of the ₹35 lakh crore worth of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) signed during the Rising Raja
23rd India–Russia Annual Summit: PM Modi and President Putin Hold Talks at Hyderabad House; Joint Statement Issued on Strategic Partnership, Defence, Energy, and Trade
On December 7, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin held the 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit at Hyderabad House in New Delhi. A Joint Statement was issued, highlight
Indian Army Creates History: 18-Member Eastern Command Team Achieves First-Ever Summit of Mount Kangto (7,042 m), Arunachal Pradesh's Highest Peak
In a landmark mountaineering achievement, an 18-member Indian Army team from the Eastern Command successfully summited Mount Kangto (7,042 metres) — the highest peak of Arunachal Pradesh — for the fir
Securities Markets Code 2025 Introduced in Lok Sabha
The Securities Markets Code, 2025, introduced in Lok Sabha, proposes to consolidate SEBI Act 1992, Depositories Act 1996, and Securities Contracts Act 1956 into a single statute. Key change: SEBI Boar
6 December 2025
(9 articles)SHANTI Bill 2025: Atomic Energy Act 1962 to Be Repealed; Private Nuclear Power Operators Allowed
SHANTI Bill 2025 proposes repealing Atomic Energy Act 1962, allowing private nuclear power operators for the first time. AERB gets statutory independence from DAE. Foreign operators (Westinghouse, Ros
RBI Monetary Policy Committee Cuts Repo Rate by 25 bps to 5.25% on December 5–6, 2025: 'Goldilocks' Economy, Inflation at 2.2%, GDP at 8%
The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), which met from December 3–5, 2025, announced a 25 basis point (bps) cut in the policy repo rate to 5.25% on December 5–6, 2025 — effe
23rd India–Russia Annual Summit (December 4–5, 2025): Modi–Putin Adopt 'Programme 2030', Target $100 Billion Bilateral Trade; Strategic Partnership Turns 25
Russian President Vladimir Putin made a state visit to India on December 4–5, 2025, for the 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi — the highest-level bilateral dialogue bet
DGCA Regulatory Framework Highlighted After IndiGo Crisis; Open Market Operations Announced by RBI
DGCA regulatory role spotlighted post-IndiGo crisis; RBI announced ₹1 lakh crore OMO and $5B forex swap.
70th Mahaparinirvan Diwas of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Observed Nationwide on December 6, 2025: President, PM Pay Floral Tributes at Parliament House
India observed the 70th Mahaparinirvan Diwas of Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar on December 6, 2025, marking 69 years since his passing on December 6, 1956. The commemoration was organised by Dr. Ambedkar
Mahaparinirvan Diwas: Nation Pays Tribute to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on 70th Mahaparinirvan Diwas
Mahaparinirvan Diwas (Dec 6) marked Dr. Ambedkar's 70th Mahaparinirvan Diwas; tributes at Parliament and Chaitya Bhoomi.
India-Malaysia Joint Exercise Harimau Shakti 2025 Begins at Mahajan Field Firing Range, Rajasthan
Exercise Harimau Shakti 2025 (5th edition) began at Mahajan, Rajasthan (Dec 5-18); Dogra Regiment + Royal Malaysian Army.
Digital Constitutionalism Debate: Privacy, Surveillance and Algorithmic Bias in India
Digital Constitutionalism debate: Puttaswamy judgment, DPDP Act 2023, need for surveillance law and algorithm regulation.
Goa Nightclub Fire: 25 Killed at Birch by Romeo Lane in Arpora; Safety Violations Exposed
Goa nightclub fire killed 25 (21 staff, 4 tourists) at Birch by Romeo Lane, Arpora; multiple safety violations found.
5 December 2025
(14 articles)Exercise Garuda Shakti 2025 Commences: India-Indonesia Joint Military Exercise in Himachal Pradesh; Exercise Garuda 25 Concludes in France
Exercise Garuda Shakti 2025 — the bilateral joint military exercise between the Indian Army and the Indonesian Army (Tentara Nasional Indonesia/TNI-AD) — was conducted at Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh, fro
Right to Disconnect Bill 2025 Introduced in Parliament by Supriya Sule
Supriya Sule introduced the Right to Disconnect Bill 2025 in Parliament — a private member's bill giving employees the legal right to disengage from work communications after hours, modelled on Europe
DGCA Grants IndiGo Temporary Exemption from FDTL Night Duty Rules Amid Flight Crisis
DGCA gave IndiGo temporary FDTL exemption as cancellations peaked at 1,600/day; refunds ordered; fare caps imposed.
Indian Rupee Hits Record Low of ₹90.5 per USD; RBI Cuts Repo Rate to 5.25% and Injects ₹1.4 Trillion Liquidity
The Indian Rupee touched a historic intraday low of ₹90.5 per US dollar on December 5, 2025 — its weakest level ever — before recovering after Reserve Bank of India (RBI) intervention through state-ru
23rd India-Russia Annual Summit Concludes: 16 Agreements Signed; $100 Billion Trade Target by 2030
India-Russia Summit: 16 agreements signed; $100B trade target by 2030; Putin pledged uninterrupted energy supply.
DGCA Doubles IndiGo Schedule Cut to 10% After 951 November Cancellations; Aviation Consumer Rights Debate Intensifies
India's civil aviation regulator DGCA escalated its action against IndiGo on December 5, 2025, doubling the mandated flight schedule reduction from 5% to 10% (approximately 220-230 daily flights) afte
World Soil Day 2025: India's Soil Health Card Scheme — 22 Crore Cards Issued; Rajasthan Desert Soil Focus
World Soil Day 2025 theme: "Healthy Soils for Healthy Cities". India's Soil Health Card Scheme crossed 25.55 crore cards issued by mid-November 2025. Rajasthan's desert soil management (gypsum, drip i
5th Khelo India University Games Conclude in Jaipur; Chandigarh University Defends Title with 42 Golds
KIUG 2025 concluded in Rajasthan; Chandigarh Univ defended title (42 golds); first time Rajasthan hosted across 7 cities.
RBI Cuts Repo Rate by 25 bps to 5.25%; FY26 GDP Growth Forecast Raised to 7.3%
RBI cut repo rate to 5.25% (4th cut in 2025, cumulative 125 bps); GDP forecast raised to 7.3%; CPI forecast at 2.0%.
23rd India-Russia Annual Summit Concludes: Programme 2030 Adopted; Multiple Agreements Signed; Putin Pledges Uninterrupted Oil Supplies
The 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit concluded on December 5, 2025 in New Delhi with the adoption of the Programme for the Development of Strategic Areas of India-Russia Economic Cooperation till 2030
5th Khelo India University Games 2025 Concludes in Rajasthan; Chandigarh University Tops Medal Tally with 4,448 Athletes
The 5th edition of Khelo India University Games (KIUG 2025) concluded on December 5, 2025 in Rajasthan, with Chandigarh University topping the overall medal tally. The 12-day multi-city sporting extra
RBI Cuts Repo Rate by 25 bps to 5.25% — Fourth Cut of 2025
RBI cut repo rate to 5.25%; FY26 GDP projected at 7.3%; CPI inflation at historic low of 0.25%.
Putin Pledges 'Uninterrupted' Fuel Supply to India as US Sanctions Loom
Putin pledged uninterrupted fuel supply; India-Russia agreed on economic cooperation till 2030; EAEU FTA explored.
World Soil Day Observed on December 5; Focus on Soil Health and Food Security
World Soil Day observed Dec 5; 30% of India's land degraded; 24.77 crore Soil Health Cards distributed since 2015.
4 December 2025
(14 articles)India's Third NDC to UNFCCC: 47% Emissions Intensity Cut by 2035, 60% Non-Fossil Power
India communicated its NDC for 2031-2035 to the UNFCCC in April 2026 after Cabinet approval, targeting a 47% emissions-intensity reduction from 2005 levels and about 60% non-fossil installed electrici
Indian Navy Day Celebrated on December 4: Commemorating Operation Trident of 1971 War
Navy Day (Dec 4) commemorates Operation Trident 1971; theme 'Combat Ready, Cohesive and Self-Reliant'; Admiral Tripathi is CNS.
RBSE Announces Board Exam 2026 Dates: Class 10 and 12 Exams from February 12; Rajasthan Education System Gears Up
The Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan (BSER/RBSE), Ajmer announced the exam schedule for 2026 board examinations on December 4, 2025. Class 10 (Secondary) and Class 12 (Senior Secondary) examina
NCBC Recommends Excluding 35 Communities from West Bengal's Central OBC List
NCBC (Article 338B) recommended removing 35 communities from West Bengal's central OBC list.
DGCA Orders IndiGo to Cut 5% of Flights Amid Scheduling Crisis; Thousands of Passengers Stranded
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) ordered IndiGo, India's largest airline with over 60% domestic market share, to reduce its winter flight schedule by 5% (approximately 110-115 daily fl
India's Updated NDCs for 2035: Achieved 45% Emissions Intensity Reduction Ahead of 2030 Target
India's non-fossil capacity crossed 50% (June 2025); renewables hit 51.5% daily share; updated NDCs target 2035 goals.
Russian President Putin Visits India for 23rd Annual Bilateral Summit
Putin visited India Dec 4-5; signed 16 agreements and 15 MoUs; trade target USD 100 billion by 2030.
Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma Announces Formation of NRR Department for Pravasi Rajasthanis Ahead of December Sammelan
Rajasthan has created the Department of Domestic & Overseas Rajasthani Affairs (DORA) to safeguard and promote the interests of Pravasi Rajasthanis; the first Pravasi Rajasthani Divas was held in Jaip
India Mineral Block Auctions 2025: 141 Blocks Auctioned; Rajasthan 2nd-Highest with 22 Blocks
India auctioned 141 mineral blocks in 2025 under MMDR Amendment 2025; Rajasthan ranked 2nd with 22 blocks (phosphate, lignite, gypsum). Rajasthan target: mining-sector contribution from 3.4% to 5% of
India's Health Infrastructure: IPHS 2022 Recommends 1 Bed per 1,000 People; Doctor-Population Ratio at 1:811
PIB cited IPHS 2022 recommending 1 hospital bed per 1,000 population and estimated India's doctor-population ratio at 1:811; medical colleges grew from 387 to 818 and UG medical seats to 1,28,875.
DigiLocker Adds 'Passport Verification Records' Feature; National e-Governance Division Strengthens Digital Document Ecosystem
The National e-Governance Division (NeGD) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) launched the 'Passport Verification Records (PVR)' feature on the DigiLocker platform on
Arjun Erigaisi Wins Jerusalem Masters 2025, Defeats Viswanathan Anand in All-Indian Final
Indian chess Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi (World Ranking No. 5, ELO 2708) won the Jerusalem Masters 2025 title on December 4, 2025, defeating five-time World Champion Viswanathan Anand in an all-Indian
Putin Arrives in India for 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit; First Visit Since Ukraine War
Putin visited India Dec 4-5 for 23rd India-Russia Summit; first visit since Ukraine war; Modi personally received him.
Putin Visits India for 23rd Russia-India Annual Summit: 16 Agreements and 15 MoUs Signed with Target of $100 Billion Bilateral Trade by 2030
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi on December 4, 2025 for the 23rd Russia-India Annual Summit — his first visit to India since the Ukraine invasion in February 2022. Prime Minister
3 December 2025
(13 articles)26th Hornbill Festival Underway in Nagaland; 18 Naga Tribal Troupes Perform at Kisama
26th Hornbill Festival ongoing in Nagaland (Dec 1-10); 18 Naga tribal troupes performed at Kisama Heritage Village.
Parliament Day 3: Lok Sabha Conducts First Full Question Hour of Winter Session
Day 3: First full Question Hour held; normal proceedings resumed after SIR discussion schedule agreed.
Rajasthan Divyangjan Initiatives: Palanhaar Yojana and State Disability Welfare on International Day of Persons with Disabilities
On International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3, 2025), Rajasthan's Social Justice and Empowerment Department highlighted state-specific Divyangjan welfare initiatives. Rajasthan has an
International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2025: President Murmu Presents National Awards; Theme 'Fostering Disability Inclusive Societies'
On December 3, 2025 — International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) — President Droupadi Murmu presented the National Awards for the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities 2025 in New Delhi.
International Day of Persons with Disabilities: WHO Calls for Inclusive Health Financing
International Day of Persons with Disabilities observed Dec 3; WHO called for inclusive health financing.
India's 7th National Biodiversity Report to CBD: Only 2 of 23 Kunming-Montreal Targets on Track
India's 7th Biodiversity Report to CBD shows only 2 of 23 Kunming-Montreal 2030 targets on track; forest diversion at decade-high 29,000 ha.
Russian President Putin Arrives in India for 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit; Bilateral Trade Target Set at $100 Billion
Russian President Vladimir Putin paid a State visit to India on December 04-05, 2025, for a state visit at the invitation of PM Narendra Modi — Putin's first visit to India since Russia's full-scale i
Parliament Day 3: First Full Question Hour of Winter Session; IndiGo FDTL Aviation Safety Debate
Parliament Day 3 saw its first full Question Hour; IndiGo FDTL flight cancellations and aviation safety regulatory oversight debated in Lok Sabha.
India's Strategic Autonomy on Display: Modi-Putin Summit Balances Russia Ties Amid US Tariff Pressure
The Modi-Putin summit of December 2025 highlighted India's Non-Alignment 2.0 / Multi-Alignment foreign policy doctrine. India has been Russia's second-largest crude oil buyer since 2022 (Russian crude
Rajasthan Launches 'e-Swasthya Samvad' Digital Platform for Medical Education Governance
Rajasthan launched 'e-Swasthya Samvad' for medical education governance; twice-weekly video sessions with officials and public.
PARANGAT Semiconductor Training Lab Inaugurated at SCL Mohali; ₹4,500 Crore Investment to Modernise India's First Chip Facility
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated the Semiconductor Process Gallery and PARANGAT Semiconductor Training Lab at the Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL) in Mohali, Punjab — India's first and only g
IndiGo Airlines Cancels Over 5,000 Flights in Eight Days; Passengers Stranded Across Airports
IndiGo cancelled 5,000+ flights in 8 days in Dec 2025; DGCA summoned management; crisis linked to engine groundings and crew issues.
Navy Day 2025 Celebrations Begin at Thiruvananthapuram; President Attends Operational Demonstration
Navy Day 2025 celebrated at Thiruvananthapuram; President attended Operational Demonstration; theme: Combat Ready, Cohesive and Self-Reliant.
2 December 2025
(12 articles)Rajasthan MJSA 2.0: ₹100 Crore CSR MoUs Signed for Jal Swavlamban Abhiyan
Rajasthan signed ₹100 crore CSR MoUs with Piramal Foundation, HPCL, and ITC for MJSA 2.0 to build 60,000 water harvesting and soil-and-water conservation structures.
Parliament Winter Session Days 1-2: Opposition Walkout Over Electoral Roll Special Intensive Revision
Parliament Winter Session began December 1 amid opposition walkout over Electoral Roll SIR; no bills passed on Days 1-2.
Parliament Day 2: Both Houses Adjourned Amid Opposition Protests on Electoral Roll Revision
Both Houses adjourned on Day 2 over SIR protests; floor leaders agreed to discuss issue on Dec 9-10.
National Pollution Control Day 2025: India Marks 41st Anniversary of Bhopal Gas Tragedy
National Pollution Control Day is observed every year on December 2 in India to honour the thousands of victims who lost their lives in the Bhopal Gas Tragedy of December 2–3, 1984 — the world's worst
IndiGo Flight Disruption Crisis Begins: Hundreds of Flights Cancelled Due to New FDTL Norms
IndiGo cancelled thousands of flights from Dec 2 due to non-compliance with DGCA's new FDTL pilot rest norms.
India Secures 8th Rank in First-Ever Participation at WorldSkills Asia Competition 2025
India secured the 8th rank in its first-ever participation at the WorldSkills Asia Competition 2025, competing against 29 nations. The Indian contingent comprised 23 competitors who contested in 21 sk
Jaipur Becomes World's First City with Three Leopard Safaris, Boosting Rajasthan Wildlife Tourism
Jaipur became the world's first city to offer three leopard safaris, following the inauguration of the Beed Papad Leopard Safari on June 5, 2025 (World Environment Day) — located within the Nahargarh
Rajasthan Government Preparing for Rising Rajasthan Partnership Conclave 2025
Rajasthan prepares for Rising Rajasthan Partnership Conclave Dec 11-12; 1st Pravasi Rajasthani Diwas on Dec 10.
National Pollution Control Day: Observed in Memory of 1984 Bhopal Gas Tragedy
National Pollution Control Day observed Dec 2 in memory of 1984 Bhopal Gas Tragedy; NCAP covers focus cities including Jaipur, Jodhpur.
World Computer Literacy Day 2025: India Advances Digital Education and Bridging the Digital Divide
World Computer Literacy Day is observed on December 2 every year to emphasise the importance of digital education and equitable access to technology, particularly among underserved communities. The da
RBI MPC Meeting Begins: Three-Day Deliberation on Monetary Policy (December 3-5)
RBI MPC began 3-day meeting (Dec 3-5); 25 bps repo rate cut expected amid record-low 0.25% inflation.
IGI Airport Becomes India's First Water-Positive Airport Among High-Traffic Facilities
Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in Delhi achieved the distinction of becoming India's first water-positive airport among facilities handling over 40 million passengers annually. The recognit
1 December 2025
(16 articles)RBI Cuts Repo Rate by 25 bps to 5.25% at 58th MPC Meeting
RBI's 58th MPC meeting on Dec 3-5, 2025 cut the repo rate by 25 bps to 5.25% after October CPI inflation hit 0.25% and Q2 FY26 GDP growth reached 8.2%.
Securities Markets Code + Insurance FDI: PRS Winter Session Day 1 Analysis
Parliament Winter Session 2025 introduced 10 Bills during the session, including Insurance 100% FDI, Securities Markets Code (consolidating 3 acts), MGNREGA extended to 125 days, Atomic Energy private
India's Updated NDC 2035: 47% Emissions Intensity Cut, 60% Non-Fossil Power
India submitted its updated NDC to UNFCCC on 24 April 2026: 47% emissions intensity cut vs 2005 by 2035 (from 45%) and 60% non-fossil electricity capacity by 2035 (from 50%), after Cabinet approval in
India Submitted Updated NDC for 2031-2035 on 24 April 2026 after COP30 Pledge
India submitted its 2031-2035 NDC on 24 April 2026; it ranked 23rd on CCPI 2026 while meeting a non-fossil power-capacity target five years early.
HECI Bill 2025 (Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill) Listed for Winter Session
HECI Bill listed for Winter Session; proposes merging UGC, AICTE, NCTE into a single regulator under NEP 2020.
World AIDS Day 2025: Theme 'Overcoming Disruption, Transforming the AIDS Response'
World AIDS Day 2025 was observed under the theme 'Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response'; UNAIDS says 95-95-95 targets aimed at 2025.
IndiGo Scheduling Crisis: Nearly 4,500 Flights Cancelled After DGCA FDTL Rule Implementation
India's largest airline IndiGo experienced a severe scheduling crisis beginning December 2, 2025, with nearly 4,500 flights cancelled over the first ten days. The crisis stemmed from IndiGo's failure
Parliament Winter Session 2025 Commences with 13 Bills on Agenda
Parliament Winter Session began Dec 1 with 13 Bills; scheduled till Dec 19 with 15 sittings.
Parliament Winter Session 2025 Begins: 10 Bills Introduced on Opening Day Including Nuclear Energy Reform
India's Parliament Winter Session 2025 commenced on December 1, 2025 and ran until December 19, 2025. The session saw the introduction and passing of landmark legislation. The most significant was the
India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement Finalised: NZ Pledges USD 20 Billion Investment Over 15 Years
India and New Zealand finalised a landmark free trade agreement (FTA) in December 2025, aimed at significantly reducing tariffs on bilateral trade. Under the agreement, most tariffs on goods exchanged
5th Khelo India University Games Continue in Rajasthan; Concluding Phase Across 7 Cities
5th KIUG in Rajasthan across 7 cities neared conclusion; 4,448 athletes from 222 universities in 23 sports.
Reliance Industries Stops Russian Crude Oil Imports from December 1
Reliance stopped Russian crude imports at SEZ refinery from Dec 1; compliance with EU/US sanctions on Russian oil.
India-UK Free Trade Agreement Signed in 2025, Key Achievement of Indian Diplomacy
India signed FTAs with the UK and Oman in 2025, concluded FTA negotiations with New Zealand in December 2025, and resumed trade dialogue with Canada.
15th International Sand Art Festival Begins at Chandrabhaga Beach, Odisha
15th International Sand Art Festival began at Chandrabhaga Beach, Odisha alongside 36th Konark Festival.
India-Malaysia Joint Military Exercise Harimau Shakti 2025 Begins at Mahajan Field Firing Range, Bikaner, Rajasthan
The 5th edition of the India-Malaysia joint military exercise Harimau Shakti 2025 commenced at the Mahajan Field Firing Range in Bikaner, Rajasthan. The exercise ran from December 5 to December 18, 20
Parliament Winter Session 2025 Commences; Opposition Demands Debate on Electoral Roll Revision
Parliament Winter Session began Dec 1-19 with 15 sittings; opposition stalled Lok Sabha over electoral roll revision demand.
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