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Tue, 23 Dec 2025
Sports Ministry launches internship policy offering 452 internships a year
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports on 23 December 2025 launched a Comprehensive Internship Policy offering 452 internships a year across the Ministry, SAI, NADA and NDTL.
14th round of commercial coal block auction draws 49 bids for 24 blocks
The Ministry of Coal opened bids for the 14th round of commercial coal block auctions on 23 December 2025, receiving 49 bids for 24 of the 41 blocks on offer.
Centre of Excellence on critical minerals and India's first VR mine simulator open at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
Union Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy on 23 December 2025 inaugurated a Centre of Excellence under the National Critical Minerals Mission and a Virtual Reality Mine Simulator at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, Jharkhand.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025
India and New Zealand conclude Free Trade Agreement negotiations
India and New Zealand announced the conclusion of Free Trade Agreement negotiations on 22 December 2025, giving zero-duty access to 100% of India's exports and a New Zealand commitment to facilitate USD 20 billion of investment over 15 years.
Eight core industries grow 1.8% in November 2025; cement up 14.5%
The Index of Eight Core Industries rose 1.8% (provisional) in November 2025 over November 2024, with cement, steel, fertilizer and coal recording positive growth, the Commerce Ministry said on 22 December 2025.
India and New Zealand conclude Financial Services Annex of FTA with 18 articles
India and New Zealand concluded negotiations on the Financial Services Annex of their Free Trade Agreement on 22 December 2025, with provisions on fast payment systems, fintech sandboxes and financial data.
Uttar Pradesh Cabinet approves Kashi-Vindhya Region of seven eastern districts
The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on 22 December 2025 approved forming the Kashi-Vindhya Region and a regional development authority covering seven districts of eastern UP.
NITI Aayog releases report on Internationalisation of Higher Education in India
NITI Aayog released a policy report, 'Internationalisation of Higher Education in India: Prospects, Potential, and Policy Recommendations', on 22 December 2025, prepared with an IIT Madras-led consortium.
Madhya Pradesh Cabinet extends Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0, approves Badwah–Dhamnod four-lane road
The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on 22 December 2025 approved continuing Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 for 2026-27 to 2030-31 and ₹2,508.21 crore for the Badwah–Dhamnod four-lane road.
GRSE delivers 'Anjadip', third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, to the Navy
'Anjadip', the third of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers, Kolkata, was delivered to the Indian Navy at Chennai on 22 December 2025.
Jharkhand opens free JEE–NEET coaching institute for Scheduled Tribe students in Ranchi
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on 22 December 2025 inaugurated the Dishom Guru Shibu Soren Engineering (JEE) and Medical (NEET) Coaching Institute at Hindpiri, Ranchi, offering free coaching to 300 Scheduled Tribe students.
DoT's Financial Fraud Risk Indicator prevents ₹660 crore cyber fraud losses; 1,000+ entities on DIP
The Department of Telecommunications said on 22 December 2025 that its Financial Fraud Risk Indicator prevented about ₹660 crore of cyber fraud losses in six months, with over 1,000 banks and payment entities now on its Digital Intelligence Platform.
India Optel signs pact with Safran to make SIGMA 30N navigation system and CM3-MR sight in India
India Optel Limited signed a collaboration agreement with France's Safran Electronics & Defense in New Delhi on 22 December 2025 for transfer of production of the SIGMA 30N inertial navigation system and the CM3-MR direct firing sight.
CAQM ratifies revised GRAP; sets up expert committee on vehicular emissions
The Commission for Air Quality Management, at its 26th full meeting on 22 December 2025, ratified the revised Graded Response Action Plan and an expert committee on vehicular pollution headed by Prof. Ashok Jhunjhunwala.
Tamil Nadu launches TNCSR portal and TiNAI land use information system
Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on 22 December 2025 launched the Tamil Nadu Corporate Social Responsibility (TNCSR) portal and TiNAI, the Tamil Nadu Land Use Information System.
Sun, 21 Dec 2025
PM lays foundation stone of ₹11,000 crore Ammonia-Urea project at Namrup, Assam
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the Ammonia-Urea Fertilizer Project of Assam Valley Fertilizer and Chemical Company Limited at Namrup in Dibrugarh, Assam on 21 December 2025.
World Meditation Day observed on 21 December; Vice-President joins celebrations at Kanha Shanti Vanam
World Meditation Day was observed on 21 December 2025, with Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan attending the celebrations at Kanha Shanti Vanam in Telangana and the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga holding sessions in New Delhi.
Pakistan beat India by 191 runs in Under-19 Asia Cup final in Dubai
Pakistan beat India by 191 runs in the final of the Under-19 Asia Cup at the ICC Academy, Dubai on 21 December 2025, powered by opener Sameer Minhas's 172.
GeM: MSEs win 44.8% of order value; Forward Auctions dispose of ₹2,200 crore of assets
The Government e-Marketplace said on 21 December 2025 that over 11.25 lakh Micro and Small Enterprise sellers had won ₹7.44 lakh crore of orders, 44.8% of its total order value, as of 30 November 2025.
NTCA holds 28th meeting and Project Elephant its 22nd Steering Committee at Sundarbans
The 28th Meeting of the National Tiger Conservation Authority and the 22nd Steering Committee Meeting of Project Elephant were held at the Sundarbans Tiger Reserve, West Bengal on 21 December 2025 under Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav.
Government explains Aravalli Hills definition: 100 m above local relief, hills within 500 m form a range
The government on 21 December 2025 explained the uniform definition of the Aravalli Hills and Range accepted by the Supreme Court on 20 November 2025, under which landforms rising 100 metres or more above local relief are Aravalli Hills.
Fit India Sundays on Cycle marks first anniversary at Rock Beach, Puducherry
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya led the first anniversary celebration of Fit India Sundays on Cycle at Rock Beach, Puducherry on 21 December 2025 and launched carbon credit incentivisation on the Fit India Mobile App.
India women beat Sri Lanka by eight wickets in first T20I at Visakhapatnam
India women beat Sri Lanka by eight wickets in the first T20I at the ACA-VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam on 21 December 2025, with Jemimah Rodrigues scoring an unbeaten 69.
Divya Kala Mela 2025 concludes at Kartavya Path; 28th edition of the Divyang artisans' fair
The nine-day Divya Kala Mela of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities concluded at Kartavya Path, New Delhi on 21 December 2025, its 28th edition since December 2022.
Himachal Pradesh extends small shopkeepers' welfare scheme to urban areas
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced on 21 December 2025 that the Mukhya Mantri Laghu Dukandar Kalyan Yojana has been extended to urban areas as the 'Mukhya Mantri Laghu Dukandar Kalyan Yojana-Shahri'.
Sat, 20 Dec 2025
President gives assent to VB—G RAM G Act, 2025; 125-day rural job guarantee to replace MGNREGA
The Viksit Bharat—Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB—G RAM G) Bill, 2025 received the President's assent on 20 December 2025 and became Act No. 36 of 2025, replacing MGNREGA, 2005 with a guarantee of 125 days of wage employment.
Bhopal Metro inaugurated; Bhopal becomes India's 26th Metro city
Union Minister Manohar Lal and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav inaugurated the Bhopal Metro's Orange Line Priority Corridor on 20 December 2025, making Bhopal the 26th Indian city with an operational Metro.
First 'Central Asia plus Japan' Dialogue summit held in Tokyo; Tokyo Declaration adopted
The first leaders' summit of the 'Central Asia plus Japan' Dialogue (CA+JAD) was held in Tokyo on 20 December 2025, chaired by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi with the presidents of all five Central Asian countries.
MoHUA launches 10th Swachh Survekshan with round-the-year citizen feedback
Union Minister Manohar Lal released the toolkit for the 10th edition of Swachh Survekshan (2025-26) in Bhopal on 20 December 2025, with the theme 'Swacchata Ki Nayi Pehel – Badhayein Haath, Karein Safai Saath'.
India and Netherlands sign MoU on National Maritime Heritage Complex at Lothal
India and the Netherlands exchanged an MoU on 20 December 2025 linking the National Maritime Heritage Complex at Lothal, Gujarat with the National Maritime Museum in Amsterdam, during talks between S. Jaishankar and Dutch Foreign Minister David van Weel.