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Fri, 12 Dec 2025
Former Lok Sabha Speaker and Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil passes away in Latur at 90
Former Lok Sabha Speaker and Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil passed away at his home in Latur, Maharashtra, on 12 December 2025 at the age of 90.
President Droupadi Murmu attends public function at Senapati, Manipur; pays respects at Nupee Lal Memorial Complex
President Droupadi Murmu attended a public function at Senapati, Manipur, on 12 December 2025, laying foundation stones and inaugurating development projects, and paid respects at the Nupee Lal Memorial Complex in Imphal.
Retail inflation rises to 0.71% in November 2025; food inflation at –3.91%
All-India retail inflation based on the Consumer Price Index was 0.71% (provisional) in November 2025, up 46 basis points from October, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation said on 12 December 2025.
Department of Posts and BSE sign MoU for India Post to distribute mutual funds
The Department of Posts and BSE signed an MoU in New Delhi on 12 December 2025 enabling India Post to distribute mutual fund products through its postal network using the BSE StAR MF platform.
CAQM constitutes Expert Committee on vehicular emissions in Delhi-NCR, chaired by Prof. Ashok Jhunjhunwala
The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas announced on 12 December 2025 an Expert Committee, chaired by Prof. Ashok Jhunjhunwala of IIT Madras, to recommend a roadmap for cutting vehicular emissions in Delhi-NCR.
UPSC introduces 'Centre of Choice' facility for all Persons with Benchmark Disabilities candidates
The Union Public Service Commission announced on 12 December 2025 that every Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) candidate will be allotted the examination centre of their choice for its examinations.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025
MP CM declares Madhya Pradesh free of Naxalism after last two cadres surrender in Balaghat
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav declared the State free of Naxalism after Maoists Deepak and Rohit, carrying rewards totalling ₹43 lakh, surrendered at the CRPF camp in Korka, Balaghat on 11 December 2025.
Haryana launches Mukhyamantri Antyodaya Parivar Utthan Yojana 2.0 at Sonipat
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini launched the Mukhyamantri Antyodaya Parivar Utthan Yojana 2.0 and inaugurated the state-level Antyodaya Utthan Mela at Sonipat on 11 December 2025.
Andhra Pradesh Cabinet ratifies State Water Action Plan of 506 projects; clears Lok Bhavan and seed access road works in Amaravati
The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on 11 December 2025 ratified the State Water Action Plan covering 506 projects worth ₹9,514.63 crore and cleared Lok Bhavan and road works in Amaravati.
India's first indigenous hydrogen fuel cell passenger vessel begins commercial service at Varanasi
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal flagged off the commercial operation of India's first fully indigenous hydrogen fuel cell passenger vessel at Namo Ghat, Varanasi, on 11 December 2025.
India–Italy Business Forum held in Mumbai; agreed minutes of 22nd Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation signed
The India–Italy Business Forum was held in Mumbai on 11 December 2025 during the visit of Italian Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani, with the signing of the agreed minutes of the 22nd India–Italy Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation.
CCI directs three Maharashtra liquor trade associations to cease anti-competitive practices
The Competition Commission of India, by an order dated 11 December 2025, directed three Maharashtra liquor trade associations to cease and desist from anti-competitive conduct under the Competition Act, 2002.
NITI Aayog releases report on 'Deepening the Corporate Bond Market in India'
NITI Aayog CEO B.V.R. Subrahmanyam released the report 'Deepening the Corporate Bond Market in India' in New Delhi on 11 December 2025.
National Biodiversity Authority releases ₹6.2 crore Access and Benefit Sharing funds for Red Sanders in five states
The National Biodiversity Authority released ₹6.2 crore on 11 December 2025 under the Access and Benefit Sharing mechanism of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002, for conservation of Red Sanders in five states.
Piyush Goyal inaugurates NEST–02 at SEEPZ, Mumbai
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal inaugurated NEST–02 (New Enterprises & Services Tower – Phase 2) at the Santacruz Electronics Export Processing Zone (SEEPZ), Mumbai, on 11 December 2025.
NABARD's eighth Rural Economic Conditions and Sentiments Survey shows rise in rural consumption and income
The eighth round of NABARD's Rural Economic Conditions and Sentiments Survey (RECSS), released on 11 December 2025, found that about 80% of rural households consistently reported higher consumption over the past year.
Bharatiya Bhasha Utsav 2025 held on Subramania Bharati's birth anniversary; Adi Vaani tribal language app demonstrated
The Ministry of Education organised the Bharatiya Bhasha Utsav 2025 at National Bal Bhawan, New Delhi, on 11 December 2025, the birth anniversary of Mahakavi Subramania Bharati, with the theme 'Many Languages, One Emotion'.
Gujarat CM inaugurates Pre-Summit Conference on AI for Good Governance in Gandhinagar ahead of India–AI Impact Summit 2026
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the Pre-Summit Conference on 'AI for Good Governance' at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar, on 11 December 2025, hosted by the IndiaAI Mission with the Government of Gujarat and IIT Gandhinagar.
MNRE launches NISE–Toyota pilot to field-test Mirai hydrogen fuel cell vehicle in India
Union New and Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi launched on 11 December 2025 a pilot project for field trials of hydrogen in mobility, under which Toyota Kirloskar Motor handed its Mirai fuel cell electric vehicle to the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) for testing.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025
Deepavali inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
Deepavali was inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity on 10 December 2025 at the 20th session of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee held at the Red Fort, New Delhi.
India win first-ever bronze at FIH Men's Junior Hockey World Cup, beating Argentina 4-2 in Chennai
India won their first-ever bronze medal at the FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup on 10 December 2025, coming from 0-2 down to beat Argentina 4-2 at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, Chennai.
Human Rights Day 2025: President Murmu attends NHRC function, launches NHRC Mobile App
President Droupadi Murmu was Chief Guest at the National Human Rights Commission's Human Rights Day function at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 10 December 2025, where she launched the NHRC Mobile App.
Shaheed Smarak Kshetra for Assam Movement martyrs inaugurated at West Boragaon, Guwahati, on Shaheed Divas
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated the Shaheed Smarak Kshetra and Park in West Boragaon, Guwahati, on Shaheed Divas, 10 December 2025, honouring the martyrs of the Assam Movement.
Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil launches Sujalam Bharat App for rural drinking water schemes
Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil launched the Sujalam Bharat App on 10 December 2025, a digital platform for geo-referencing and monitoring rural drinking water supply assets under the Jal Jeevan Mission.
India–EU Ideathon on Combating Marine Plastic Pollution concludes in Bhubaneswar
The India–EU Ideathon on 'Combating Marine Plastic Pollution', held under the India–EU Trade and Technology Council, concluded on 10 December 2025 at the BCKIC Foundation, KIIT, Bhubaneswar, with three winning teams selected.
Labour Ministry signs MoU with Microsoft to bring 15,000+ employers onto National Career Service platform
The Ministry of Labour & Employment signed an MoU with Microsoft in New Delhi on 10 December 2025, in the presence of Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, to expand job access and AI skilling.
NHAI suspends concessionaire and engineer from bidding after reinforced soil wall failure on NH-66 in Kerala
The National Highways Authority of India announced on 10 December 2025 action after a reinforced soil wall failed at Mylakkadu in Kollam district on NH-66, temporarily suspending the concessionaire and the independent engineer from bidding.
Health Ministry and WHO launch month-long Delhi Metro campaign on women's and girls' health
The Union Health Ministry and the World Health Organization launched a month-long Delhi Metro campaign on women's and girls' health and well-being at Sultanpur Metro Station on 10 December 2025.
TRAI releases recommendations on assignment of microwave spectrum including E-Band and V-Band
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India released on 10 December 2025 its recommendations on assignment of microwave spectrum in the 6 GHz (lower), 7, 13, 15, 18 and 21 GHz bands, E-Band and V-Band.
BSIP study of deodar tree rings in Kinnaur traces shift from wet Little Ice Age springs to drier conditions after 1757
A Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences study of deodar trees at Batseri in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur district, announced on 10 December 2025, found a shift from wetter springs in the Little Ice Age to drier conditions after 1757 CE.