Saturday, Dec 27
Daily current affairs for 27 December 2025 with exam-focused key facts, connected news context, and revision notes for UPSC, SSC, banking and government exams.
Today at a glance
[Lucknow]
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The memorial features 65-feet-tall bronze statues of Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya, and Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Developed over 65 acres at an estimated cost of ₹230 crore in Lucknow.
President Droupadi Murmu presented the annual Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar to distinguished scientists from diverse fields at Rashtrapati Bhavan. A total of 24 awards were presented under the second edition of the Puraskar…
President Droupadi Murmu presented the annual ‘Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar’ (RVP) to distinguished scientists from diverse fields at a special function at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Under the second edition of the Puraskar, 24…
Recognised as the largest open-air theatre in the world, the festival recreates episodes from the Dwapar Yuga, centring on the reign of King Kansa. Over an 8 km radius, the spectacle unfolds across three royal courts—Raj…
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Shaheedi Week is observed every year in December to remember the great sacrifices (Shaheedi) made by Guru Gobind Singh Ji, Mata Gujri Ji, and the four Sahibzade. Shaheedi Week 2025 is observed from 21 to 29 December.
Indira Gandhi served as Prime Minister of India from January 1966 to March 1977 and again from January 1980 until her assassination on 31 October 1984 Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi…
Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, also known as National Unity Day, is observed annually on October 31 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and to honor his pivotal role in fostering national and…
Guru Nanak Jayanti 2025 will be celebrated on November 5, 2025 (Wednesday), marking the 556th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. According to Drik Panchang, the full moon day (Kartik Purnima) begins at 10:36 PM on…
[Palestine]
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HarperCollins India is publishing Salman Khan: The Sultan of Bollywood on December 20. The book is authored by award-winning writer Mohar Basu.
Ranjana Sharma Bordoloi was a veteran Assamese actress. She starred in popular Assamese films such as ‘Dr Bezbarua’ (1969), ‘Kokadeuta Nati aru Hati’ (1983), ‘Maniram Dewan’ (1964), ‘Morom Trishna’ (1968), ‘Loti-Ghoti’…
Alia Bhatt was honoured with the Golden Globes Horizon Award at the fifth edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Tunisian actor Hend Sabry received the Omar Sharif Award at the same…
Veteran actor, director, producer, and screenwriter Sreenivasan passed away in Kochi, Kerala, at the age of 69. He was born on April 6, 1956, in Patyam near Thalassery in the Kannur district of Kerala.
[Tripura]
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Swaraj Kaushal, former Mizoram Governor and husband of the late Sushma Swaraj, passed away on December 4, 2025, at the age of 73. He was a senior advocate with a distinguished public and legal career.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman laid the foundation stone for Swahid Kanaklata Barua State University. The event took place at Gohpur, Assam.
Veteran socialist leader Baba Adhav passed away at the age of 95. He is survived by his wife Shilatai, sons Aseem and Amber, and grandchildren.
Ranjana Sharma Bordoloi was a veteran Assamese actress. She starred in popular Assamese films such as ‘Dr Bezbarua’ (1969), ‘Kokadeuta Nati aru Hati’ (1983), ‘Maniram Dewan’ (1964), ‘Morom Trishna’ (1968), ‘Loti-Ghoti’…
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Department of Science & Technology (DST) secretary Prof Abhay Karandikar virtually inaugurated India’s National Hub for Quantum Communication at Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras). The hub has been…
The Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology (IDRBT) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Hyderabad to collaborate in…
CSIR–National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR–NIScPR), Vijnana Bharti (VIBHA), Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) and Panjab University organised Vigyanika as part of India…
Programme backed by India’s Department for Science and Technology (DST) and London Institute for Mathematical Sciences (LIMS) Phase one selects Indian PhD students as Ramanujan Junior Visitors from Jawaharlal Nehru…
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INSV Kaundinya, the Indian Navy’s pioneering stitched sailing vessel that revives India’s ancient shipbuilding and seafaring traditions, will undertake its maiden overseas voyage on the 29th of this month. The vessel…
President Droupadi Murmu took a sortie in a Rafale fighter jet from Ambala Air Force Station. She is the first President to fly in a Rafale jet.
A landmark tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Indian Navy, Brazilian Navy, and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited. The MoU focuses on the exchange of information related to the maintenance…
President Droupadi Murmu made a historic visit to the Lord Ayyappa temple in Sabarimala on Wednesday, becoming the first woman head of state to offer prayers at the renowned hilltop shrine. She is only the second…
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President Droupadi Murmu presented the annual Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar to distinguished scientists from diverse fields at Rashtrapati Bhavan. A total of 24 awards were presented under the second edition of the Puraskar…
President Droupadi Murmu presented the annual ‘Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar’ (RVP) to distinguished scientists from diverse fields at a special function at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Under the second edition of the Puraskar, 24…
Velamala Simmanna has been chosen for this year’s Lok Nayak Foundation’s literary award. The award carries ₹2 lakh in cash and will be presented on January 18, 2026.
Prof. Jayant Vishnu Narlikar received the Vigyan Ratna 2025 in Physics. The award was conferred posthumously.
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Ram Vanji Sutar, creator of the 522-foot Statue of Unity, passed away at his Noida residence at age 100. He was awarded Padma Shri in 1999 and Padma Bhushan in 2016 for his contributions to Indian sculpture.
The historic 10-day-long cultural festival, Kartik Naach, ends today at Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur, Nepal, on the occasion of Kartik Purnima. The traditional dance-drama has been staged annually for over three…
Environmentalist 'Saalumarada' Thimmakka, who planted 385 banyan trees, has passed away at the age of 114. The Padma Shri awardee, born in 1911, was recognized for her dedication to nature, treating trees as her…
Archaeologists have discovered a remarkable circular stone labyrinth in the Boramani grasslands of Solapur, Maharashtra, identified as the largest of its kind ever recorded in India. The labyrinth consists of 15…
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Justice Vikram Nath has been nominated as the new executive chairperson of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA). The appointment takes effect from November 24.
BW Legal World announced the winners of the 6th Edition of 40 Under 40 Lawyers and Legal Influencers Awards 2025. The awards ceremony was held in Delhi and recognised emerging legal professionals for exceptional…
BW Legal World (BWLW) announced the winners of the 6th Edition of the 40 Under 40 Lawyers and Legal Influencers Awards 2025 on December 21, 2025. The award ceremony was hosted in Delhi and brought together rising leaders…
Govt appointed seven new secretary-rank officers, including the new heads for oil, telecom and agriculture ministries. Neeraj Mittal, a 1992-batch IAS officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre, [was appointed] as petroleum…
[Odisha]
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Anu Garg, a 1991-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, was appointed as the first woman Chief Secretary of Odisha. She will replace Manoj Ahuja following his superannuation on December 31.
Aparna Garg, Director General (DG), Indian Railways Institute of Financial Management (IRIFM), has been appointed as the Member Finance, Railway Board (RB), with effect from December 1, 2025. Her appointment is for a…
Manali Makarand Kshirsagar is an NU alumna with a PhD in computer science. She holds an MBA in finance and marketing.
The twin festivals are organised by the tourism department in association with Odisha Sangeet Natak Akademi and Odisha Tourism Development Corporation (OTDC). The five-day event celebrates India’s cultural heritage and…
[Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)]
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Total Expense Ratio shall now be the sum of BER, brokerage, regulatory levies and statutory levies. Base expense ratio limits for equity-oriented schemes and other than equity oriented schemes under various AUM slabs…
Sebi overhauled merchant bankers rule by introducing a capital adequacy framework, requiring a liquid net worth, and mandating minimum revenue from permitted activities. Sebi allowed merchant bankers to undertake…
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) relaxed educational qualification criteria for Investment Advisers (IAs) and Research Analysts (RAs). Previously, applicants were required to hold a graduate or…
Sebi has introduced a threshold-based framework to determine the materiality of related party transactions (RPTs), based on the annual consolidated turnover of the listed entity. The new norms are aimed at addressing…
[Indian Army]
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The Indian Army signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Netaji Subhas University of Technology (NSUT) to collaborate in the development of software and AI-based solutions for the army. Under the MoU, the students…
Malaysia plans to ban social media for users under the age of 16 starting next year. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil stated the government is reviewing mechanisms used to impose age restrictions for social media use…
Inno-Yoddha 2025, the Indian Army’s annual Idea & Innovation Competition, was held at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi. A record 89 innovations were submitted, of which 32 were selected for further development.
Exercise Trishul: tri-service 12-day drill in Rajasthan & Gujarat involving ~40,000 troops, warships, missile batteries, special forces, Rafale & Su-30 aircraft to test post-Sindoor readiness against Pakistan Exercise…
[Government of India]
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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the 47th All India Public Relations Conference-2025 held at Hotel Emerald Grand on Sahastradhara Road in Dehradun. The conference is organized by the Public…
The 60th All India DGP–IGP Conference will be hosted at the IIM campus in Naya Raipur from November 28 to 30. The high-level internal security meet will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister…
Govt appointed seven new secretary-rank officers, including the new heads for oil, telecom and agriculture ministries. Neeraj Mittal, a 1992-batch IAS officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre, [was appointed] as petroleum…
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C.P. Radhakrishnan, Vice-President of India, released the book 'Sanatan Sanskriti Ki Atal Drishti' authored by Vasudev Devnani, Speaker of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly. The release event took place at the…
President Droupadi Murmu visited Jamshedpur and Adityapur to attend the centenary year programme of the discovery of Ol Chiki script at Disom Jaher, Karandih. She delivered a speech on the concluding day of the week-long…
The occasion was marked by the inauguration of a Multi-Ethnic Trilingual School. The school is located in Polonnaruwa.
Bhartiya Bhasha Utsav 2025 was celebrated by the Ministry of Education at the National Bal Bhawan, New Delhi, marking the birth anniversary of Mahakavi Subramania Bharati. The theme of the event was 'Many Languages, One…
[National Investigation Agency (NIA)]
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The Union government is finalising India’s first anti-terror policy which will provide a template for all States to combat and respond to terror-related incidents. The policy is being finalised by the Home Ministry with…
The eleventh session of the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) took place in Doha, Qatar, on 15-19 December 2025. The Conference is the largest global…
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and Delhi Police’s special cell seized 329 kg of methamphetamine worth Rs 262 crore. The seizure occurred from a house in south Delhi’s Chattarpur on Nov 20.
The sleuths of Telangana Eagle Force in coordination with Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Delhi Police Crime Branch and with support of Noida Police, executed a massive multi-state operation against a Nigerian drug…
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Thieves arrived at 09:30 local time and escaped at 09:38, spending four minutes inside the museum. Four suspects used a vehicle-mounted mechanical lift to reach a first-floor balcony window of the Galerie d'Apollon.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath emphasizes a zero-tolerance approach to crime, declaring that the 'new Uttar Pradesh does not accept crime'. The upgraded Regional Forensic Science Laboratory (RFSL) in…
More than 30,000 live animals were seized during a month-long global crackdown. Nearly 10,500 butterflies, spiders and insects — many protected under CITES — were seized around the world.
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) conducted raids on two facilities allegedly involved in melting gold and two unregistered shops linked to the network. The action was named ‘Operation Bullion Blaze’ and…
[Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)]
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Policy Name: New Seeds Act (proposed) – Union Agriculture Ministry Objective: "ensure that farmers receive high quality seeds"
India has removed mandatory quality checks (Quality Control Orders - QCOs) on numerous raw materials, including textiles, plastics, and metals. This move aims to reduce delays and costs for businesses, especially MSMEs.
ATGC Biotech Pvt. Ltd. (India) and Luxembourg Industries Ltd. (Israel) signed licensing agreements to establish Semiophore Ltd., a 50-50 Indo-Israeli partnership. Semiophore Ltd. will manufacture and commercialize 18…
The 8th Session of the Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs (CCSCH) was inaugurated in Guwahati, Assam. The event is hosted by the Government of India, with the Spices Board of India serving as the Secretariat…
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Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) launched a NUDGE campaign to alert taxpayers who claimed wrongful deductions related to unrecognised political parties or charitable institutions. Over 15 lakh revised Income Tax…
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) formally launched the second NUDGE initiative, expanding its data-driven and non-intrusive reporting campaign focused on offshore asset disclosures. The Income Tax Department will…
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to introduce the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which proposes changes to the Central Excise Act, 1944. The bill will replace the current GST compensation cess on…
The Lok Sabha passed the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha that look to repurpose levies on 'sin goods' such as tobacco, pan masala and related products ahead of the scheduled phaseout of the GST…
[Delhi]
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The Union Cabinet approved Delhi Metro’s Phase V(A) project, which will add three new corridors spanning 16 kilometres and 13 stations to the network. The Rs 12,014.9-crore project, scheduled for completion in three…
India Post issued a special postage stamp to mark IIT Kharagpur's platinum jubilee celebrations. The stamp release was conducted simultaneously across 1,64,987 post offices nationwide.
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved doubling of the 141-km Dwarka-Kanalus rail line in Gujarat and building third and fourth lines between Badlapur and Karjat (32 km) in Mumbai metropolitan region. The two…
Facility: Mandale Depot for Mumbai Metro Line 2B, Asia’s largest elevated Metro depot spread over 30.45 hectares Capacity: 72 eight-coach trains can be stabled simultaneously on two levels (36 per level)
[Tripura]
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NITI Aayog and the Mizoram government will jointly organise the ‘Mizoram Tourism Conclave’ aimed at developing tourism in the northeastern state. A task force will be constituted to ensure expeditious fixation of the…
Union Home & Cooperation Minister Amit Shah launched over 13 new services and products under the ‘Sahakar Sarathi’ initiative. New offerings include Digi KCC, Campaign Sarathi, Website Sarathi, Cooperative Governance…
The 22nd All India Annual TDS Conference is being organised by the Income Tax Department, Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh Region, in collaboration with the Principal Director General of Income Tax (Administration & TPS)…
The Best Tourism Villages initiative was launched in 2021 under the UN Tourism for Rural Development Programme. Villages are evaluated under nine categories: cultural and natural resources, economic stability, promotion…
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Karnataka government has readied the Karnataka Wellbeing Leave Bill 2025 a first of its kind legislation on the subject. The proposed bill provides menstrual leave not only for working women in the formal sector but also…
The Department of Telecom mandates pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi app on all new smartphones under the Telecommunications (Telecom Cyber Security) Rules, 2024. Manufacturers must ensure the pre-installed Sanchar…
Interim direction to Bar Council of India to immediately approve creation of two dedicated seats for transgender students in all Kerala law colleges Approval mandated within ten days of receiving the court order copy
Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Women and Child Development Minister Annapurna Devi launched Nayi Chetna 4.0. Eleven Union ministries will collaborate under the campaign to eliminate…
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Deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde announced a separate regulatory framework to phase out Mumbai’s pagdi system through transparent redevelopment. Tenants will receive FSI equal to the area they occupy; landlords will…
Ministry of Minority Affairs is implementing the scheme. "According to the Ministry of Minority Affairs" Focuses on socio-economic empowerment of six notified minority communities through skill development, support for…
The Telecom Centres of Excellence TCoE has signed agreements with leading implementation partners to roll out the Samriddh Gram Phygital Services Pilot. The initiative is designed to seamlessly integrate physical…
Uttar Pradesh becomes the third state after Gujarat and Maharashtra to surpass 1 GW of residential rooftop solar capacity under PMSG: MBY. Central subsidy disbursed ₹1,999.26 crore and state subsidy about ₹600 crore to…
[Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions]
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December 25 is celebrated every year as National Good Governance Day to honour former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Vajpayee was born on December 25, 1924, in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.
Scheme Name: National Blockchain Framework (NBF) | Implementing Ministry: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) | Launch: September 2024 | Financial Outlay: ₹64.76 crore Core Objective: Shift…
The Union Minister of Communications, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, chaired the Apex Council meeting under the Bharat 6G Mission and reviewed the progress of the Bharat 6G Alliance. The Government has approved a ₹1-lakh-crore…
**Initiative/Integration:** Integration of eDistrict Services, HIMParivar, and HimAccess Cards on the DigiLocker platform. **Implementing Body/State:** Department of Digital Technologies and Governance (DDT&G) of…
[Ministry of Civil Aviation]
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Air India has been recognised as the ‘Best Domestic Airline’ at the Travel + Leisure India and South Asia’s Best Awards 2025, for the second consecutive year. The recognition is decided through a customer vote and…
Scheme Name: National Aviation Safety Centre – "the first of its kind institution in the region to train investigators and aviation professionals modelled on global best practices" Objective: "to train aircraft accident…
Scheme Name: UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik); Launch: October 21, 2016; first flight 27 April 2017 Objective: Regional air connectivity; 649 routes operationalised connecting 93 unserved/underserved airports, 15 heliports…
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PM-JANMAN focuses on housing, health, education and livelihood for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs). Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan improves village-level infrastructure and governance.
MoU signed on November 7, 2025 between Department of Social Justice & Empowerment (DoSJE) and PW Foundation (Physics Wallah Foundation). Objective: provide free structured online coaching to 15,000 students from SC, OBC…
Ministry of Minority Affairs is implementing the scheme. "According to the Ministry of Minority Affairs" Focuses on socio-economic empowerment of six notified minority communities through skill development, support for…
Union Ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw and Jayant Chaudhary jointly inaugurated the Skill India Centre in Baghpat district of Uttar Pradesh. The centre in Baraut will offer quality skilling to unlock local aspirations and…
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NATGRID is a platform for police and investigating agencies to securely access government and private databases in real time. The platform receives around 45,000 requests a month.
Maharashtra government and Microsoft launched MahaCrimeOS AI, the country’s first AI-powered platform to fast-track cybercrime investigations. The platform is currently live in 23 police stations in Nagpur and is…
The Union government is finalising India’s first anti-terror policy which will provide a template for all States to combat and respond to terror-related incidents. The policy is being finalised by the Home Ministry with…
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and Delhi Police’s special cell seized 329 kg of methamphetamine worth Rs 262 crore. The seizure occurred from a house in south Delhi’s Chattarpur on Nov 20.
[China]
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The Riyadh Metro has been recognized as the world’s longest fully driverless train network, breaking a Guinness World Record. Its network comprises six lines, 85 stations and a total of 176 kilometers (109 miles) and is…
The 758-meter-long Hongqi Bridge in Sichuan’s Maerkang city collapsed on Tuesday, just months after reopening. Authorities had closed it a day earlier after cracks and terrain shifts were detected; no casualties were…
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh dedicated 125 newly completed projects of Border Roads Organisation (BRO) to the nation from Leh. The projects — built at a cost of Rs 5,000 crore — comprise 28 roads, 93 bridges and four…
[Israel, United Nations]
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese extended a personal invitation to Israeli President Isaac Herzog to visit Australia. The diplomatic outreach follows an attack at a Jewish community Chanukah event held at Bondi…
Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais has made history as the first woman to lead UN Tourism. Her four-year term begins in January 2026, marking a significant achievement for the UAE and its commitment to women's empowerment and…
The International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People is observed annually on 29 November. The day commemorates the adoption of a resolution by the UN General Assembly in 1947 on partitioning Palestine into two…
Israel will open an embassy in Suva in 2026, three months after Fiji established its embassy in Jerusalem. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar announced the decision and informed Fiji’s Prime Minister and Foreign…
[United States, Nigeria]
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The U.S. military launched retaliatory strikes on Friday against dozens of ISIS targets in Syria. More than 70 ISIS targets were struck using over 100 munitions from fighter jets, attack helicopters and rocket artillery.
Trump ordered 'a total and complete' blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela. Venezuela's government denounced the move as 'warmongering threats'.
Discovery attributed to Badr El-Din Petroleum Company (BAPETCO), a joint venture of the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation and Shell Well currently producing around 16 million cubic feet of natural gas per day and…
The sleuths of Telangana Eagle Force in coordination with Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Delhi Police Crime Branch and with support of Noida Police, executed a massive multi-state operation against a Nigerian drug…
[New Zealand]
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Madras high court has reaffirmed that only the Thengalai sub-sect of Sri Vaishnava holds exclusive rights to lead religious recitations and rituals at the Sri Devarajaswamy Temple in Kancheepuram. The court observed that…
India and New Zealand have concluded negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), likely to be signed within three months and implemented next year. India will not open up its dairy sector under any free trade…
The Ministry of Home Affairs issued the Immigration and Foreigners (Exemption) Order 2025 on September 1 this year. The order exempts Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis and Christians from Afghanistan, Pakistan and…
Fresh lava fountains erupted from Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano on Saturday, US vulcanologists said. Sustained lava fountains approximately 50–100 feet (15–30 meters) in height are currently erupting from the north vent.
[Kimberley Process]
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India has been re-elected to the Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), London, in Category B, comprising 10 countries with the most significant interest in international seaborne trade. India secured…
India and the Netherlands have set up a Joint Trade and Investment Committee (JTIC) to strengthen bilateral economic cooperation. An MoU was inked in this regard between the two countries.
India will host a ‘Global Big Cats Summit’ in New Delhi next year. The announcement was made by India’s Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav at a high-level ministerial segment at COP30 conference in Belem, Brazil.
Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary flagged off the Indian contingent for the WorldSkills Asia Competition 2025. The team comprises 23 competitors and 21 experts selected through the India Skills Competition 2024.
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The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully completed user evaluation trials of the next-generation Akash (Akash-NG) missile system, paving the way for its induction into the Indian Armed…
Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd delivered 'Anjadip', the third of eight such platforms being built at the shipyard to the Indian Navy at the Chennai Port Trust. Anjadip is the 115th warship built by…
The Southern Command of the Indian Army successfully carried out a long range precision launch of the BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile from a test range in the Bay of Bengal. The launch was executed in a coordinated…
India will soon induct its third nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), INS Aridhaman. INS Arighaat, the second SSBN, was commissioned into the Strategic Forces Command in Visakhapatnam in August.
[Gujarat]
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Forest authorities in Chhattisgarh arrested 53 individuals for attempting to encroach upon protected land within the Udanti Sitanadi Tiger Reserve (USTR). The Udanti Sitanadi Tiger Reserve (USTR) serves as a critical…
Madhya Pradesh is developing the country's first state-level multi-national park tiger corridor in coordination with NHAI and PWD. The corridor will incorporate underpasses in forest areas, slow-traffic zones, and…
The All India Tiger Estimation (AITE) is widely recognised as the world’s largest wildlife survey, unmatched in both scale and precision. It is conducted across more than 400,000 square kilometres of forests in over 20…
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The Supreme Court accepted a criterion that a landform with a rise of 100 metres from the surrounding ground qualifies as a hill or mountain. The Aravalli range acts as a natural barrier against desertification, slows…
The Union Cabinet approved the Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill, 2025 to revamp India’s insurance framework. The Bill raises the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) limit in Indian insurance…
Deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde announced a separate regulatory framework to phase out Mumbai’s pagdi system through transparent redevelopment. Tenants will receive FSI equal to the area they occupy; landlords will…
The Union Cabinet approved a bill to raise Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the insurance sector to 100 per cent. The proposed legislation is the Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025.
[Gujarat, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee)]
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Archaeologists have discovered a remarkable circular stone labyrinth in the Boramani grasslands of Solapur, Maharashtra, identified as the largest of its kind ever recorded in India. The labyrinth consists of 15…
A 37,000-year-old fossilized bamboo stem, unearthed in Manipur, reveals early thorn evolution as a defense mechanism against Ice Age herbivores. The fossil, found along the Chirang River in Manipur’s Imphal Valley, is…
Scientists have unveiled Lycodon irwini, a new species of wolf snake discovered in Great Nicobar Island's dense forests. The species is named in honor of Steve Irwin.
A comprehensive five-year study by scientists at the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) led to the discovery of 13 new amphibian species across Northeast India. The study was based on extensive sampling across 81…
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Kuwait has launched its first geological park as a public, educational and eco-tourism project designed to showcase the country’s rock formations, desert landscapes and natural heritage while supporting research, schools…
Robotic sensors discovered a nearly intact pottery vessel more than 10,000 years old resting upright in the silt near Tsuzuraozaki underwater ruins. The vessel measures about 25 centimeters tall with a tapering pointed…
Veteran archaeologist from Dharwad Ravindra Korisettar has been selected for the Rajyotsava Award. Prof. Korisettar is a UGC Emeritus Fellow in the Department of History and Archaeology in Karnatak University of Dharwad.
A 37,000-year-old fossilized bamboo stem, unearthed in Manipur, reveals early thorn evolution as a defense mechanism against Ice Age herbivores. The fossil, found along the Chirang River in Manipur’s Imphal Valley, is…
[Zoho]
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Genesys International has rolled out India’s first 3D subsurface mapping solution. The project includes the country’s first 3D Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) survey for end-to-end detection and mapping of underground…
Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) allocates ₹6,450 Cr in sales-linked incentives and ₹750 Cr in capital subsidies for five beneficiaries (1,200 TPA each). India currently imports ~100 % of its rare-earth magnet demand…
The Union Cabinet cleared a Rs 7,280-crore incentive scheme to build domestic rare earth magnet capacity. The program will run for seven years and aims to create 6,000 metric tons per annum capacity.
Award recipient: Sai Gautam Gopalakrishnan, associate professor of materials engineering at IISc Bengaluru Research focus: leads a computational materials science group at IISc
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Jasprit Bumrah has become the country’s first bowler to complete 100 wickets in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. He reached the milestone during the first T20I against South Africa at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack.
Virat Kohli recorded his 52nd ODI century against South Africa. The match was held at the JSCA International Stadium in Ranchi.
James Anderson received his knighthood from Princess Anne at Windsor Castle on Tuesday. He was awarded the accolade in former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s resignation honours list in April.
Yashasvi Jaiswal scored his maiden ODI century in 111 balls against South Africa in Visakhapatnam. He becomes the sixth Indian to score centuries in all formats of men’s international cricket.
[Badminton World Federation (BWF)]
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The Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour Finals 2025 will be held in Hangzhou, People's Republic of China, from 17-21 December 2025. The series finale features the top eight eligible players or pairs in the BWF…
Vice President C P Radhakrishnan presented the Gundadhur Samman to international weightlifter Gyaneshwari Yadav and the Maharaja Pravir Chandra Bhanj Deo Samman to archer Chandani Sahu. Gyaneshwari Yadav secured fifth…
Jay Shah, Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), received the CNN-News18 Indian of the Year 2025 in the Outstanding Achievement category. During his tenure as Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)…
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National Farmers Day, also popularly known as Kisan Diwas, is observed on December 23. The day commemorates the birth anniversary of Choudhary Charan Singh, India's 5th Prime Minister, who served from 1979–80.
Chillai-Kalan is the 40-day harsh winter period in Kashmir that begins on December 21 every year and ends on January 31. The local meteorological department has forecast moderate to heavy snowfall in the higher reaches…
Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) Raising Day is observed on December 20 every year. Union Home Minister Amit Shah extended greetings to SSB personnel and their families on the 62nd Raising Day of the force.
Shaheedi Week is observed every year in December to remember the great sacrifices (Shaheedi) made by Guru Gobind Singh Ji, Mata Gujri Ji, and the four Sahibzade. Shaheedi Week 2025 is observed from 21 to 29 December.
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International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers is observed annually on December 17. The observance began in 2003 as a direct response to a tragedy in the United States.
The Integrated Health Information Platform collects data from over 1.5 lakh health workers and facilities. It enables near real-time reporting of diseases from all levels of healthcare including ANMs, primary health…
National Pollution Control Day is annually celebrated on December 2. National Pollution Control Day is marked on December 2nd each year in India to honour the memory of those who lost their lives in the 1984 Bhopal gas…
Aviation Safety Awareness Week 2025 was observed from 24th to 28th November 2025. The event is organised annually by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) under the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
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Krishnaveni Sangeetha Neerajanam 2025 is organised by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Sangeet Natak Academy and supported by Andhra Pradesh Tourism and the…
Federal Bank has introduced its new cultural initiative, Bharat Surotsav, aimed at celebrating India's rich artistic heritage through an immersive dance and music festival. The launch was graced by several dignitaries…
The 12th edition of Samvad conclave is a five-day event held at Gopal Maidan from November 15 to 19. The conclave coincides with Jharkhand's 25th Statehood Day and the 150th birth anniversary of Birsa Munda.
Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal participated in the Shramik Kalyan Divas (Workers’ Welfare Day) at Chabua in Dibrugarh on November 22. The event commemorated the birth anniversary of Santosh Kumar Topno, a prominent…