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National
Bihar Cabinet Clears ‘Saat Nishchay-3’ Development Programme
The Bihar government approved the Saat Nishchay-3 Programme (2025–2030) to boost employment, education, women empowerment, and infrastructure. It is the third phase of the state’s flagship governance roadmap.
Defence Ministry Signs ₹1,614.89 Crore Contract for Coast Guard
The Ministry of Defence signed a deal with Mazagaon Dockyard Shipbuilders Ltd to procure six next-generation Offshore Patrol Vessels for the Indian Coast Guard, strengthening maritime security and disaster response.
India Hosts 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine
India hosted the 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine in New Delhi (Dec 17–19, 2025), highlighting Ayurveda, Yoga, and indigenous healthcare systems at the global level.
International
Brazil Hands Over BRICS Presidency to India for 2026
Brazil officially transferred the BRICS presidency to India, positioning India to lead discussions on global south cooperation, development finance, and economic reforms in 2026.
Quad Nations Conduct First Field Training Exercise
India, the US, Japan, and Australia conducted their first Quad Field Training Exercise (FTX) during Operation Christmas Drop, showcasing growing defence coordination.
Hainan Island in Global Spotlight
China’s Hainan Island gained attention due to strategic and economic developments, reinforcing its importance in Indo-Pacific geopolitics.
Economy
Shriram Finance Signs ₹39,618 Crore Investment Pact with MUFG
Shriram Finance partnered with Japan’s MUFG Bank to raise long-term funding, strengthening India-Japan financial cooperation.
Protean eGov Acquires Stake in NSDL Payments Bank
Protean eGov Technologies acquired a 4.95% stake in NSDL Payments Bank for ₹30.2 crore, boosting India’s digital financial infrastructure.
India Strengthens Traditional Medicine Economy
WHO summit discussions emphasized traditional medicine’s role in healthcare exports, employment generation, and wellness tourism.
Sports
India Clinches Series Wins Against South Africa
India defeated South Africa to win the T20I series 3-1 and ODI series 2-1, showcasing strong all-round performances.
Indian Team Wins Award at NASA Space Apps Challenge
The Indian team “Photonics Odyssey” won the Most Inspirational Award at NASA Space Apps Challenge 2025.
Quad Military Drill Boosts Defence Sportsmanship
Joint military exercises under Quad enhanced operational readiness and team coordination among participating nations.
Science & Technology
ISRO Wins Leif Erikson Lunar Prize
ISRO received the 2023 Leif Erikson Lunar Prize for the success of Chandrayaan-3, marking a major milestone in lunar exploration.
Antariksh Prayogshala Initiative Launched
Antariksh Prayogshala (Space Labs) was launched by IN-SPACe to promote space education and student innovation in India.
HCLTech Partners with Netherlands’ ASN Bank
HCLTech partnered with ASN Bank to modernize IT operations using cloud and digital transformation technologies.
Person in News
BP Kanungo Appointed Chairman of IIFL Finance
Former RBI Deputy Governor BP Kanungo was appointed Chairman of IIFL Finance, strengthening corporate governance.
Narendra Singh Tomar Elected MP Assembly Speaker
Senior BJP leader Narendra Singh Tomar was elected Speaker of the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly.
Legendary Actor Sreenivasan Passes Away
Renowned Malayalam cinema icon Sreenivasan passed away, leaving behind a rich legacy as an actor, writer, and filmmaker.
Summits / Conferences
WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine 2025
Held in New Delhi, the summit focused on integrating traditional medicine with modern healthcare systems.
UEF Trade Summit 2025 Held in Chennai
At the UEF Trade Summit, UEF and UNSDC signed MoUs to promote sustainable trade and global partnerships.
International Sangha Forum Inaugurated in Bihar
The Dalai Lama inaugurated the International Sangha Forum in Bodh Gaya with the theme “Bridging Traditions, Embracing Modernity.”
Miscellaneous
TATA Projects Wins ENR Global Best Projects Award
TATA Projects won the ENR Global Best Projects Award 2023 for constructing India’s New Parliament Building.
Biography on Salman Khan Released
The book “Salman Khan: The Sultan of Bollywood” by Mohar Basu was officially released.
Bureau of Port Security Strengthens Maritime Safety
The Bureau of Port Security (BoPS) under the Ministry of Ports enhances port and coastal security.
Banking & Finance
RBI Board Approves Risk-Based Deposit Insurance Framework
The RBI approved a risk-based premium system to strengthen India’s deposit insurance mechanism.
PNB MetLife & PolicyBazaar Launch DigiProtect Plan
They launched ‘DigiProtect Term Insurance’, targeting salaried individuals with digital-first coverage.
Financial Digitalisation Gains Momentum
Partnerships between fintechs and banks continue to expand India’s digital financial ecosystem.
Important Days
International Human Solidarity Day – December 20
The day promotes unity, cooperation, and social responsibility worldwide.
Raising Day of SSB – December 20
Marks the foundation of the Sashastra Seema Bal, a key border guarding force.
World Focus on Traditional Medicine
December 2025 witnessed global attention on traditional medicine due to the WHO summit in India.
