The Delhi High Court case highlights how personality rights—rooted in Article 21 and supported by IP and IT laws—protect individuals from the unauthorised commercial use of their name, image, and voice, especially in the age of AI.

With the addition of Patna Bird Sanctuary and Chhari-Dhand, India has expanded its Ramsar network to 98 sites, reinforcing its leadership in wetland conservation in Asia.

The NPS Swasthya Pension Scheme is a pilot initiative by PFRDA that integrates healthcare expense coverage with retirement savings by allowing limited medical withdrawals from pension-linked contributions.

Earth-based patent laws clash with the Outer Space Treaty’s non-sovereignty and common-benefit principles, creating unresolved legal challenges for innovation, ownership, and cooperation in outer space.

The National Commission for Women, established in 1992, is India’s apex statutory body that safeguards women’s rights by reviewing laws, addressing grievances, and advising the government on gender justice and empowerment.

NEWS: Supreme Court observed Menstrual Health in schools Integral to Right to Life. The Court also directed the pan-India implementation of the Union’s national policy, ‘Menstrual Hygiene (MH) Policy for School-going Girls’ in schools for adolescent girl children from Classes 6-12. KEY HIGHLIGHTS Right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution includes the right […]

India’s Digital Food Currency pilot aims to use programmable e-Rupee tokens to deliver food subsidies efficiently, transparently, and securely, strengthening food security while advancing digital welfare governance.

India Energy Week 2026 highlighted India’s dual approach of strengthening conventional energy security while accelerating clean energy transition through reforms, global partnerships, and a long-term renewable energy roadmap.

The One District One Product (ODOP) initiative promotes district-level economic development by transforming local specialities into globally competitive products while strengthening local entrepreneurship, exports, and cultural heritage.

The notification of coking coal as a Critical and Strategic Mineral under the MMDR Act, 1957 aims to enhance mineral security, reduce import dependence of the steel sector, and accelerate domestic exploration and mining through policy and regulatory reforms.

The living root bridges of Meghalaya represent a unique cultural landscape where traditional ecological knowledge creates durable, self-sustaining bridges that serve as nature-based solutions to climate change.

The Remount and Veterinary Corps (RVC) is a specialised combat-support arm of the Indian Army responsible for the training, management, and veterinary care of military animals.

NEWS: The University Grant Commission (UGC) has announced new rules to curb caste-based discrimination faced by reserved category students on college campuses. The higher education institutions (HEIs) to form a campus committee to address complaints and issues related to caste-based discrimination and ensure equity across the institution Equal Opportunity Centre All HEIs are mandated to […]

A Breath of Change highlights air-pollution in the Indo-Gangetic Plains–Himalayan Foothills affecting nearly one billion people and advocates urgent, coordinated cross-border action through the 4Is approach.

The Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026 establish a comprehensive, circular-economy–driven framework that mandates source segregation, strengthens producer and bulk waste generator responsibility, enforces polluter-pays penalties, and promotes scientific processing to reduce landfill dependence and remediate legacy waste

The Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) is a voluntary naval forum that promotes maritime cooperation, information sharing, and non-traditional security collaboration in the Indian Ocean Region, aligning with India’s SAGAR–MAHASAGAR vision to strengthen maritime diplomacy

CERT-In, the national cybersecurity agency that works to prevent and respond to cyber incidents, strengthen cyber resilience, and promote cybersecurity awareness

The Padma Awards 2026, announced on Republic Day, honour distinguished public service across fields through the Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri, India’s highest civilian awards instituted in 1954.

India’s first indigenous C-295 transport aircraft, built at the Airbus–Tata facility in Vadodara, marks a historic step in defence indigenisation by boosting Make in India, Atmanirbhar Bharat, and the domestic aerospace ecosystem.

WinZO secretly deployed bots and algorithmic profiles in real-money games to rig outcomes, deny legitimate winnings, and generate massive illicit profits despite the ban.

Archaeological excavations at Lakkundi revealing Neolithic to early medieval artefacts have strengthened Karnataka’s case to recognise the site as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

To reduce risks from climate change, diseases, and export uncertainties, the government is pushing fish species and market diversification, including IMTA, indigenous shrimp varieties, and new aquaculture practices

The Government has launched the Digital Climate Atlas (ACASA-India) to support location-specific, data-driven climate-resilient agriculture, marking 15 years of ICAR’s NICRA initiative.

The DRDO-developed LR-AShM showcased at the Republic Day parade highlights India’s indigenous hypersonic sea-denial capability, strengthening maritime security and self-reliance in defence

Parakram Diwas commemorates the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, honoring his revolutionary leadership, assertive nationalist ideology, and enduring role in accelerating India’s independence.

A CAQM meta-analysis shows that PM2.5 pollution is predominantly caused by secondary particulate matter formed through chemical reactions highlighting the need for improved air quality monitoring and control strategies.

ECINET, a single integrated digital platform bringing together over 40 electoral apps to provide accurate, verified election information and counter misinformation for voters, officials, and political parties

The Lok Sabha will introduce a biometric digital attendance system to ensure MPs’ physical presence in the House and strengthen accountability by linking attendance to allowances

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Rising State-level borrowings, driven by attractive higher-yielding SDLs, are crowding out demand for central government bonds, keeping yields elevated and weakening the RBI’s monetary easing despite repo rate cuts.

The Supreme Court has affirmed that state police can directly investigate corruption and bribery cases against central government employees under the Prevention of Corruption Act, with the CBI’s role being supplementary rather than exclusive.

The accelerating EV-led energy transition is exposing a critical “copper crunch,” as surging demand for electrification far outstrips slow mining expansion, emerging as a key bottleneck to global decarbonisation.

RBI has proposed linking BRICS countries’ CBDCs at the 2026 BRICS Summit to enable faster cross-border payments, reduce dollar dependence, and enhance financial interoperability

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India has launched the second rangewide survey of riverine and estuarine dolphins under Project Dolphin to strengthen conservation of Gangetic, Indus and Irrawaddy dolphins through scientific assessment and habitat protection.

The Kaziranga Elevated Corridor in Assam aims to improve connectivity while ensuring safe wildlife movement and reducing human–animal conflict through Kaziranga National Park.

oconut oil prices in India have risen to ₹460 per kg due to global supply shortages, biofuel diversion, and export restrictions, causing concern for consumers and policymakers.

Despite strong constitutional safeguards and legal frameworks, child trafficking remains a grave human rights violation in India, reflected in low conviction rates and highlighting the need for stronger enforcement, victim-centric rehabilitation, and coordinated Centre–State action.

Kathputli, Rajasthan’s traditional string puppet art, represents one of India’s oldest folk performance traditions and highlights the need to preserve intangible cultural heritage and the livelihoods of traditional artists.

Exercise Sanjha Shakti showcases India’s Military–Civil Fusion approach by enhancing coordination among armed forces and civilian agencies to strengthen disaster response, internal security and crisis governance

The detection of toxic ethylene glycol in a pediatric syrup highlights the severe health risks of EG poisoning and underscores the urgent need for strict drug quality control, chemical regulation and accountability in pharmaceutical supply chains

The NITI Aayog report proposes a convergence-based, mission-mode approach to streamline MSME schemes through data integration, process alignment and digital platforms to improve efficiency, outreach and outcomes of government support.

News: NITI Aayog released the Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2024, a comprehensive assessment of export readiness across India’s States and Union Territories (UTs). About The Index recognises the diversity of subnational economic structures and their critical role in advancing India’s global trade ambitions. The first edition of the EPI was published in August 2020 and […]

The Supreme Court’s intervention underscores that passive euthanasia, permitted through strict medical safeguards and living wills, upholds the right to die with dignity, while active euthanasia remains illegal in India.

India’s first Vulture Conservation Portal, launched in Assam, aims to reverse the drastic decline of vultures by building a nationwide, local-language, citizen-driven conservation network that supports research, awareness, and evidence-based policy action.

Futuristic marine and space biotechnology offers India vast untapped potential to develop new bio-based materials, food and energy from extreme environments, but requires a mission-mode, well-coordinated R&D roadmap to gain long-term strategic and technological advantages.

The creation of Vulture Safe Zones in Tamil Nadu aims to conserve vultures by eliminating toxic veterinary drugs like Diclofenac, protecting habitats, and fulfilling constitutional and policy commitments to biodiversity conservation through judicially supported action

Karuna Abhiyan is Gujarat’s pioneering, state-led wildlife rescue campaign that protects birds and animals during festivals like Uttarayan through coordinated, technology-enabled efforts, setting a national benchmark for humane wildlife governance.

The removal of the 10-minute delivery promise by quick commerce platforms marks a shift towards worker-centric practices, highlighting safety concerns of gig workers and the need to bridge regulatory gaps through measures like the Social Security Code, 2020

As AI adoption grows, India must recognize and regulate its environmental impact energy use, water consumption, and carbon emissions through EIA, ESG reporting, and sustainable AI practices

To tackle rising “digital arrest” scams, India has set up a high-level Inter-Departmental Committee to analyse the menace, guide enforcement, close legal gaps, and recommend policy measures.

Solar power delivers nearly ten times more energy per acre than biofuels, making efficient land use by prioritizing solar and limiting energy crops crucial for climate action, food security, and ecosystem protection.

Swachh Jal Abhiyan is a technology-driven, accountability-focused campaign to ensure safe drinking water through rapid grievance redressal, public oversight, and pipeline monitoring after the Indore contamination tragedy.

The Centre’s proposal to access smartphone source codes aims to strengthen cybersecurity and national security, but has sparked opposition over privacy risks, intellectual property exposure, and fears of surveillance and delayed security updates.

Rising disposal rates under POCSO reflect faster case clearance, but falling conviction rates show that speed without quality investigation and child-centric support undermines real justice.

The upcoming post-2026 delimitation may reshape India’s political balance by reallocating Lok Sabha seats based on population, raising federal concerns and necessitating fair, consensus-based reforms.

Rani Velu Nachiyar was a pioneering 18th-century warrior queen who challenged British colonial power through military alliances, innovative warfare, and the formation of one of the world’s earliest all-women combat units

India’s transition to a circular urban waste management model under SBM-U 2.0 aims to curb emissions, achieve garbage-free cities, generate green livelihoods, and align municipal governance with climate commitments like COP30.

India’s average annual loss of 0.4% of GDP due to increasingly frequent and intense disasters highlights high vulnerability and underscores the urgent need for robust disaster risk financing beyond post-disaster relief.

India’s push for climate-resilient agriculture aims to safeguard food security and farmer incomes by integrating climate-smart technologies, sustainable resource use, and adaptive farming practices amid rising climate risks

The ECI’s assertion of powers under Article 324 reinforces its constitutional mandate to ensure electoral integrity, citizen-based franchise, and free and fair elections while maintaining institutional autonomy.

India’s emergence as the world’s largest rice producer, highlights strengthened food security, export leadership, and enhanced climate-resilient agriculture.

The inauguration of the exposition highlighting the reunification of the Piprahwa relics underscores India’s civilizational heritage and the enduring global relevance of Buddha’s ethical, inclusive, and sustainable teachings.

Spina Bifida affects over 25,000 children annually in India, but pre-conception folic acid intake, awareness campaigns, and food fortification could prevent most cases

The expansion of NATGRID, especially its integration with the NPR and advanced analytics, risks transforming targeted intelligence into mass surveillance, undermining privacy, legality, and constitutional safeguards

India has met its Paris Agreement targets on emissions intensity, non-fossil capacity and carbon sinks on paper, but rising absolute emissions and continued coal dependence limit real climate and ecological outcomes.

While PM Modi’s Mann Ki Baat spotlighted antimicrobial resistance, tackling India’s advanced AMR crisis requires strengthened surveillance, a One Health approach, and sustained political and financial commitment beyond public awareness.

India’s Design Linked Incentive (DLI) Scheme is strengthening a self-reliant semiconductor design ecosystem by supporting fabless chip innovation, design infrastructure, and large-scale talent development under the Semicon India Programme.

The PPP project pipeline, comprising 852 projects worth over ₹17 lakh crore, aims to provide early visibility to investors and accelerate infrastructure development through diverse PPP models and policy support.

ISRO’s Announcement of Opportunity marks the first official observation cycle of Aditya-L1, inviting Indian scientists to lead solar research using mission data to strengthen indigenous space science and academic collaboration.

Recent archaeological excavations at Zehanpora (Baramulla, Kashmir) unearthed Kushan-period stupas, structures and artefacts, reaffirming Kashmir’s historic role in Buddhist learning, transmission and philosophy.

Botswana announced symbolic donation of 8 cheetahs to India.

RBI’s Report on Trends & Progress of Banking in India 2024-25 highlights a sharp rise in small-value digital retail payments, driven mainly by UPI.

India surpassed Japan to become the world’s 4th largest economy in 2025 despite global headwinds and US tariffs.

Punjab has officially granted ‘Holy City’ status to Amritsar, Anandpur Sahib, and Talwandi Sabo, introducing bans on the sale of liquor, tobacco, cigarettes, and meat within notified areas. The decision, passed unanimously in the Punjab Assembly, aims to preserve religious sanctity and boost faith-based tourism.

Kashmir’s apple industry contributes 75–78% of India’s apple production and is the backbone of the Valley’s economy. However, prolonged and unsafe pesticide exposure among orchard workers has raised serious occupational health concerns.

India is set to become the first country in the Indian Ocean Region to have over 100 tsunami-ready villages, certified by UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC). This milestone strengthens India’s coastal disaster preparedness and community resilience.

Researchers at the National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Surathkal have developed an advanced, machine learning–based early warning framework to predict landslides in the Western Ghats—one of India’s most landslide-prone regions.

Nearly two years after the 2023 Silkyara Bend–Barkot tunnel collapse in Uttarakhand, which trapped 41 workers for 17 days, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has issued comprehensive guidelines to strengthen planning, construction and emergency management of road tunnels in India.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has urged States to adopt a uniform Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) structure designed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to strengthen coordinated counter-terrorism operations across India. He also launched two major national databases to enhance intelligence and law enforcement capabilities.

The Office of the Registrar General of India (RGI) released the Annual Report on Medical Certification of Cause of Death (2023), revealing that circulatory system diseases were the leading cause of medically certified deaths in India in 2023.

A new analysis by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) finds that nearly one-third of Delhi’s annual PM2.5 pollution comes from secondary ammonium sulfate, formed through atmospheric chemical reactions driven largely by SO₂ emissions from coal plants, industries, and ammonia from agriculture.

Between January 2021 and December 10, 2025, India recorded 45 bus fire incidents, resulting in 64 deaths and 145 injuries, according to the Union Ministry of Road Transport & Highways. Karnataka alone reported three incidents, injuring 14 people.

The Delhi High Court recently restrained the unauthorised commercial use of actor R. Madhavan’s name, image, and likeness, ordered takedown of obscene/AI-generated content, and barred sale of merchandise misusing his persona. Similar disputes have been brought by celebrities like Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, and NTR Jr, amid rising AI-generated impersonation.

A new multi-country study has provided direct evidence that mosquitoes flying at high altitudes can carry infectious pathogens, potentially spreading diseases far beyond local transmission zones. The findings, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), challenge traditional assumptions in public health planning.

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the LVM3-M6 heavy-lift rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, placing the US-based BlueBird Block-2 communication satellite into Low Earth Orbit (LEO). This marks the heaviest commercial satellite ever launched from India, strengthening India’s reputation in the global space launch market.

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully conducted a new set of on-ground and in-air parachute tests for its maiden human spaceflight mission, Gaganyaan, marking a critical step towards ensuring astronaut safety during re-entry and splashdown.

Tamil Nadu’s Nilgiris district, a major hotspot for human–elephant conflict, has launched a dedicated AI-enabled Command and Control Centre in the Gudalur Forest Division to prevent human casualties, crop loss, and property damage.

India’s combined merchandise and services exports are projected to reach around $850 billion in FY 2025–26, significantly below the government’s ambitious $1 trillion target, despite active Free Trade Agreement (FTA) engagements.

Economist Arvind Subramanian, in discussions around his book A Sixth of Humanity, revisits why India has failed to industrialise like China or South Korea, despite starting from comparable conditions in the early 20th century. The core issue: manufacturing stagnation, with its share in GDP largely flat and recently overshadowed by services.

Recent analysis of the RBI Handbook of Statistics on Indian States (2024–25) shows that India’s export growth, despite strong aggregate numbers, is becoming increasingly regionally concentrated, raising concerns about inclusive development and employment generation.

Recent government assessment reveals a worrying trend: despite improvements in girls’ dropout rates, overall secondary school retention remains weak, with financial necessity and domestic responsibilities emerging as primary causes. The report questions India’s progress toward NEP 2020’s target of 100% Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER) at middle and secondary levels.

The Porunai (Thamirabarani River Civilisation) Museum was inaugurated in Tirunelveli  

The Indian Navy has inducted Anjadip, the third of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC), indigenously designed and built under India’s self-reliance drive. The vessel was delivered in Chennai by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) in partnership with L&T Shipyard, Kattupalli.

The Supreme Court of India has reiterated that conservation of the Great Indian Bustard (GIB) is non-negotiable, observing that humans are merely “guests in the bird’s abode”.

India’s startup ecosystem raised $10.79 billion in 2025, marking a 15% decline from 2024, even as DeepTech, EnergyTech and AI-led manufacturing emerged as key growth drivers, according to data shared by market intelligence platform Tracxn.

A Right to Disconnect Bill has been introduced in Parliament as a Private Member’s Bill, seeking to give employees the right to not respond to work-related digital communication beyond prescribed working hours. The proposal gains significance amid increasing work-from-home practices and India’s recent shift to the four labour codes.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, during a visit to Hampi, stated that the ideals of prosperity and inclusive governance reflected in the Vijayanagara Empire remain relevant to India’s goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047.

Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) issued a High Severity advisory (December 19, 2025) warning WhatsApp users about a new account takeover technique called GhostPairing.

India and Oman have signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in Muscat.

The Indian Navy commissioned its second squadron of MH-60R anti-submarine warfare helicopters on 11 December 2024.

On December 15, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) announced the launch of DHRUV64, an indigenous microprocessor.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has introduced the Securities Markets Code Bill, 2025 in the Lok Sabha.

In November 2025, the Supreme Court of India settled a uniform legal definition of the Aravalli hills and paused grant and renewal of fresh mining leases across Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan and Gujarat.

The Rajya Sabha passed the Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill, a day after its approval by the Lok Sabha.

The Lok Sabha has passed the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill, 2025.

INSV Kaundinya, a stitched ship of the Indian Navy, is set to sail from Porbandar to Oman on December 29, 2025.

India has unveiled an updated seismic zonation map under the revised Earthquake Design Code, 2025 (IS 1893) by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).

The Union government plans to introduce the Viksit Bharat — Guarantee For Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill (VB-G RAM G Bill) in Parliament.

The Tripura government has announced plans to reconstruct the Jackson Gate in Agartala, a royal-era landmark demolished in 1981.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens to reclaim over ₹1 lakh crore of unclaimed financial assets lying idle in banks, insurance firms, mutual funds and companies.

Renowned scientist Dr Kishore M Paknikar has been selected as one of the first recipients of the Prime Minister Professorship, a new initiative of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF).

A new US-led strategic initiative — Pax Silica — aimed at securing the global silicon and critical minerals supply chain does not include India. This comes amid ongoing but inconclusive India–US trade negotiations and a broader global effort to diversify supply chains away from China.

The historic Siliserh Lake in Alwar, Rajasthan, has been declared a Ramsar Site under the Convention on Wetlands, 1971. With this addition, India’s total Ramsar sites have increased to 96, marking a significant milestone in the country’s wetland conservation journey. Siliserh Lake is now the fifth Ramsar site in Rajasthan.

With the onset of winter, Delhi’s air quality has once again worsened, with AQI touching the ‘poor’ category (294). While governments announce measures such as EV adoption and new studies, experts argue that India’s air pollution response remains misdirected—overemphasising PM10 while neglecting the more lethal PM2.5.

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved a series of far-reaching policy decisions, including the budget for the upcoming Census, major economic and social sector bills, and reforms spanning education, insurance, nuclear energy and coal allocation.

The rupee’s recent depreciation is primarily due to capital account pressures, not current account deficits.

In Amlesh Kumar v. State of Bihar (2025), the Patna High Court permitted an involuntary narco-analysis test on an accused. The Supreme Court set aside this order, holding that forced narco tests are unconstitutional and violate the guidelines laid down in Selvi v. State of Karnataka (2010).

The US released the National Defence Authorisation Act (NDAA) 2026, outlining defence priorities for the Indo-Pacific.

UNESCO’s Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity – Deepavali Secures Global Recognition

Breeding Project Gives Endangered Western Tragopan Breathing Space

India has a structural Current Account Deficit (CAD) issue in its Balance of Payments (BoP).

The World Inequality Report 2026 highlights rising income and wealth inequality in India.

The Supreme Court has clarified that an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) of one department can hear a POSH Act complaint against an employee of another department.

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar announced in the Legislative Assembly that the government plans to introduce Black Soldier Fly (BSF) composting in Bengaluru to tackle the city’s massive waste burden.

The Union Cabinet has approved the construction of third and fourth lines on the Badlapur–Karjat section (32 km) in Maharashtra—an important addition to the Mumbai Suburban Corridor and part of the wider Mumbai–Chennai High Density Network.

The National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID), India’s integrated intelligence platform, has seen a sharp rise in usage, receiving nearly 45,000 data requests per month. Operational since 2023, NATGRID aims to strengthen national security by enabling real-time access to multiple government and private databases.

The Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP) has launched a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Sustainability and Climate Change aimed at building India’s preparedness against the growing climate crisis. Developed in partnership with Ashraya Hasta Trust, the initiative focuses on innovations in agriculture, environmental systems, and healthcare.

In Vikarabad, Telangana, quarry operations at Yenakathala were paused to protect five eggs of the endangered rock eagle owl (Bubo bengalensis).

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reduced the policy repo rate by 25 basis points (bps), signalling cheaper loans and improved credit flow. This move comes at a time when India is experiencing decadal low inflation alongside strong GDP growth, creating what the RBI Governor describes as a “rare goldilocks period.”

Sri Lanka faces one of its worst natural disasters as Cyclone Ditwah wreaks havoc across the island. Heavy rainfall, floods, and landslides have caused at least 153 deaths, damaged over 600 homes, and displaced more than 200,000 people from 61,000 families. Key areas affected include the Western Province, Kandy, and Badulla, with electricity disrupted for around 7 million people.

The Department of Posts has proposed a major digital reform in India’s addressing ecosystem by introducing DHRUVA (Digital Hub for Reference and Unique Virtual Address). It aims to make address-sharing as simple as sharing a UPI ID, using short, standardised address “labels”.

The heritage city of Mysuru, already renowned for its royal legacy, craftsmanship and silk tradition, is set to host India’s first comprehensive Silk Museum.

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued a directive requiring online messaging platforms—such as WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal—to ensure “SIM binding,” making continuous access dependent on the physical SIM used during registration. This move, rooted in the Telecommunication Cybersecurity Amendment Rules, 2025, aims to curb rising digital fraud but raises concerns around usability and privacy.

NEWS The Government of India has approved the establishment of the National Coral Reef Research Institute (NCRRI) in South Andaman with an outlay of ₹120 crore. NCRRI will function as India’s nodal and monitoring agency for coral reef research, conservation, restoration, and capacity-building. HIGHLIGHTS What are Corals? Corals are sessile marine organisms that remain fixed […]

The Union Commerce and Industry Minister Jitin Prasada informed Lok Sabha that Dakshina Kannada (DK) has been designated as a District Export Hub (DEH).

The Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan (SNSPA) has achieved three Guinness World Records, but its real significance lies in the transformation it represents in India’s women-centred healthcare. With 11 crore people mobilised, 19.7 lakh health camps, and 3.21 crore digital registrations in one month, the initiative signals a decisive shift from fragmented interventions to integrated, community-driven, and technology-enabled health governance.

Sri Lanka faces one of its worst natural disasters as Cyclone Ditwah wreaks havoc across the island. Heavy rainfall, floods, and landslides have caused at least 153 deaths, damaged over 600 homes, and displaced more than 200,000 people from 61,000 families. Key areas affected include the Western Province, Kandy, and Badulla, with electricity disrupted for around 7 million people.

GPS spoofing, interference reported at seven major airports

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued a directive mandating that all smartphone manufacturers pre-install the government-run Sanchar Saathi cybersecurity application.

The Indian Navy has commissioned INS Mahe, the first vessel of the Mahe-class Shallow Water Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Crafts. Designed for high-speed, near-coastal operations, INS Mahe strengthens India’s indigenous capability in undersea threat detection and littoral security.

India has achieved a major scientific milestone with the development of an indigenous gene-editing tool by CSIR–IGIB. The tool, now transferred to the Serum Institute of India (SII), is set to revolutionise treatment for sickle cell disease through an affordable, home-grown therapy named Birsa-101.

Justice Surya Kant was sworn in as the 53rd Chief Justice of India (CJI) at Rashtrapati Bhawan. President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath, days after Justice Kant served on the 16th Presidential Reference Bench, clarifying the constitutional position on gubernatorial timelines for State Bills.

The UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) released a report highlighting rapid global urbanisation.

COP30, the 30th Conference of Parties to the UNFCCC, concluded in Belém, Brazil, gateway to the Amazon rainforest, with negotiations spilling beyond deadlines. Fossil fuel phase-out and climate finance remained contentious.

The Central government has officially implemented all four Labour Codes, marking one of the most significant labour reforms since Independence. These Codes replace 29 fragmented labour laws, some dating back to the 1930s.

The Supreme Court, responding to a Presidential Reference under Article 143, held that no fixed timelines can be imposed on the President or Governors for granting assent to Bills. However, prolonged and unexplained inaction can invite limited judicial scrutiny.

India has signed its first-ever structured one-year contract to import 2.2 MTPA of LPG from the United States, accounting for around 10% of India’s annual LPG imports, marking a significant diversification in its energy basket.

A recent report released at the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 in Abu Dhabi highlights the alarming decline of dugong (sea cow) populations in India due to escalating human activities and pollution.

The Union government has launched a major technological push to enhance transparency and efficiency in India’s food security ecosystem. Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi unveiled a suite of digital platforms, with the AI-driven ASHA system at the core, aimed at modernising the Public Distribution System (PDS), warehousing, and supply chain operations.

November 7, 2025 marks 100 years since the foundation of the Indian Hockey Federation (IHF), India’s first governing body for the sport (1925).

India plans to induct women soldiers into the Territorial Army—an unprecedented step toward gender inclusion in defence.

The Belem Action Plan for Health and Climate Adaptation was launched at COP30, Belem, Brazil.

Ambaji white marble from Gujarat has been granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag.

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah launched two digital applications—Sahakar Digi Pay and Sahakar Digi Loan.

The Union Cabinet approved a 6-year Export Promotion Mission (EPM) with an outlay of ₹25,060 crore.

The Infosys Science Foundation announced the Infosys Prize 2025 winners  

The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has released the draft Seeds Bill, 2025, inviting public comments until December 11, 2025.

The Union Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) has notified the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules 2025, operationalising key provisions of the DPDP Act, 2023. These rules aim to strengthen citizens’ control over personal data and ensure accountability among data-processing entities.

Padma Shri awardee Saalumarada Thimmakka, one of India’s most inspirational environmentalists, passed away at 114. Known as the “Mother of Trees” and “Vriksha Mata”, she dedicated her life to protecting and nurturing trees, making her an icon of grassroots environmental conservation.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Bhutan marks the 70th birthday celebrations of King Jigme Singye Wangchuck (K4), the fourth king and architect of modern Bhutan.

India continues to top the list of countries with the highest tuberculosis (TB) burden, accounting for 25% of global cases, according to the WHO Global Tuberculosis Report 2025.

The Climate Risk Index (CRI) 2026, released by Germanwatch during the COP30 Summit in Belem, Brazil, ranks India 9th among the countries worst hit by climate-related disasters between 1995–2024.

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued a public warning cautioning investors against digital gold and e-gold products, highlighting their unregulated nature and potential risks. The move comes amid rising gold prices and increasing popularity of digital investment platforms.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched special commemorative coins and postage stamps in New Delhi to mark 150 years of India’s national song, Vande Mataram.

The Malabar Naval Exercise 2025 — involving India, the US, Japan, and Australia — has commenced in the Northern Pacific’s Guam. This annual multilateral exercise strengthens defence cooperation among QUAD nations and enhances interoperability in the Indo-Pacific region

Project Suncatcher is Google’s futuristic research initiative exploring AI-powered, solar-driven data centres in outer space.

The 8th CPC, chaired by Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, with Prof. Pulak Ghosh and Pankaj Jain (IAS) as members, has 18 months to submit its report.

India has joined the Brazil-led Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF) as an observer (Nov 2025).

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a global watchdog for anti–money laundering (AML) and counter–terror financing (CFT), released its report on “Asset Recovery Guidance and Best Practices”.

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) released the India AI Governance Guidelines  

The Government of India announced 100 Aspirational Agriculture Districts under PMDDKY across 29 states and UTs.

India’s three defence services have launched Exercise Trishul, a large-scale tri-services military drill covering Sir Creek, Rann of Kutch, Saurashtra coast, and Rajasthan desert.

Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, and Mumbai have joined a global coalition of 33 cities to tackle rising urban temperatures.

Union government has launched the third round of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, termed “PLI 1.2”, for specialty steel.

NEWS On October 31, 2025, the Supreme Court of India issued a landmark ruling protecting the attorney–client privilege under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), 2023. The verdict came in a suo motu case heard by a three-judge bench comprising CJI B R Gavai, and Justices K Vinod Chandran and N V Anjaria. The Court examined […]

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched its heaviest communication satellite, CMS-03, from Indian soil

India’s horticulture sector is set for a technological transformation through a Dutch-led initiative focusing on AI-driven precision farming and climate-resilient food production.

On Kerala Piravi Day (Nov 1, 2025), Kerala became the first Indian state to declare itself free from extreme poverty

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare achieved three Guinness World Records™ titles under the “Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan (SNSPA)” — a nationwide campaign focusing on preventive, women-centric healthcare.

India is emphasising Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) to address massive case backlogs and delays in the justice system.

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) recently banned the use of the term ‘ORS’ in beverage brand names, highlighting concerns over misleading consumers and potential health risks to children. The move follows an 8-year advocacy by Dr Sivaranjini Santhosh, a Hyderabad-based paediatrician.

The draft National Labour and Employment Policy (Shram Shakti Niti, 2025) has been released for public consultation, proposing a universal, portable social security framework and reforms to strengthen India’s labour ecosystem.

India is emphasising Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) to address massive case backlogs and delays in the justice system.