Asia Current Affairs — Last 12 months
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Tue, 30 Dec 2025
Kavach 4.0 commissioned on Gujarat's first section, Bajwa (Vadodara)–Ahmedabad
Indian Railways commissioned the indigenous automatic train protection system Kavach 4.0 on the 96-km Bajwa (Vadodara)–Ahmedabad section, Gujarat's first, Railways said on 30 December 2025.
Indore's Bhagirathpura hit by contaminated-water outbreak; MP announces aid, suspensions and probe
A diarrhoea and vomiting outbreak from contaminated municipal water in Indore's Bhagirathpura locality led Madhya Pradesh on 30 December 2025 to announce ₹2 lakh for bereaved families, free treatment, suspensions and a three-member probe.
SMFCL, India's first maritime NBFC, begins lending with ₹4,300 crore of sanctions
Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL) approved loan sanctions of about ₹4,300 crore at its 51st Board Meeting on 30 December 2025, formally starting its lending operations.
Vice-President inaugurates 93rd Sivagiri Pilgrimage at Varkala, Kerala
Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated the 93rd Sivagiri Pilgrimage at the Sivagiri Mutt in Varkala, Kerala, on 30 December 2025, highlighting Sree Narayana Guru's teachings.
Vice-President addresses Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 valedictory at Rameswaram
Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan addressed the valedictory function of Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 at Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, on 30 December 2025.
MoD signs ₹4,666 crore contracts for CQB carbines and heavyweight torpedoes
The Ministry of Defence signed contracts worth ₹4,666 crore on 30 December 2025 for over 4.25 lakh Close Quarter Battle carbines and 48 heavyweight torpedoes for the Kalvari-class submarines.
PM-YUVA 3.0 results: 43 young authors chosen in 22 Indian languages and English
The results of PM-YUVA 3.0, the Prime Minister's Scheme for Mentoring Young Authors run by the National Book Trust, were declared on 30 December 2025, selecting 43 authors under 30.
Jal Shakti Ministry launches Jal Seva Aankalan for Gram Panchayat-led water service assessment
Union Jal Shakti Minister C. R. Patil e-launched Jal Seva Aankalan on 30 December 2025, a Gram Panchayat-led digital tool on the Jal Jeevan Mission portal to assess drinking water services in Har Ghar Jal villages.
Arjun Erigaisi wins bronze at FIDE World Blitz Championship 2025 in Doha
Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi won bronze at the FIDE World Blitz Championship in Doha on 30 December 2025 after losing the semifinal to Uzbekistan's Nodirbek Abdusattorov.
DoT releases National Frequency Allocation Plan 2025, effective 30 December 2025
The Department of Telecommunications released the National Frequency Allocation Plan 2025 (NFAP-2025), effective 30 December 2025, identifying the 6425–7125 MHz band for IMT and Ka, Q and V bands for satellite services.
President Murmu attends Kartik Jatra at Gumla, Jharkhand
President Droupadi Murmu addressed the Antarrajyiy Jansanskritik Samagam Samaroh – Kartik Jatra at Gumla, Jharkhand, on 30 December 2025, paying tribute to Kartik Oraon and tribal heroes.
India Post to discontinue outward small packet and surface letter mail services from 1 January 2026
The Department of Posts announced on 30 December 2025 that, in line with Universal Postal Union decisions, it will discontinue outward Registered Small Packet, Small Packet, Surface and SAL letter mail services from 1 January 2026.
NCC Republic Day Camp 2026 begins with a record 2,406 cadets
The NCC Republic Day Camp 2026 began on 30 December 2025 at Cariappa Parade Ground, Delhi Cantt, with a record 2,406 cadets including 898 girl cadets.
Mon, 29 Dec 2025
INSV Kaundinya, Navy's stitched sailing ship, sets out from Porbandar to Muscat on maiden voyage
On 29 December 2025 at Porbandar, Gujarat, the Indian Navy's traditional stitched sailing vessel INSV Kaundinya set out on her maiden overseas voyage to Muscat, Oman.
DRDO conducts maiden flight test of Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR 120)
DRDO successfully conducted the maiden flight test of the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR 120) at its 120 km maximum range at the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, on 29 December 2025.
Principal Scientific Adviser unveils National Technology Readiness Assessment Framework
Principal Scientific Adviser Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood unveiled the National Technology Readiness Assessment Framework (NTRAF) on 29 December 2025 to measure technology maturity across nine Technology Readiness Levels.
Industrial output grows 6.7% in November 2025, led by 8% manufacturing growth
India's Index of Industrial Production grew 6.7% year-on-year in November 2025, up from 0.4% in October, driven by 8.0% growth in manufacturing, MoSPI said on 29 December 2025.
President Murmu attends Ol Chiki centenary and 22nd Parsi Maha at Jamshedpur
President Droupadi Murmu addressed the closing of the 22nd Parsi Maha and the centenary celebrations of the Ol Chiki script at Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, on 29 December 2025.
DAC clears proposals worth ₹79,000 crore for the three Services
The Defence Acquisition Council chaired by Rajnath Singh granted Acceptance of Necessity on 29 December 2025 to proposals worth about ₹79,000 crore, including Pinaka long-range guided rockets, Astra Mk-II missiles and leased HALE drones.
Redeveloped Batadrava Than, birthplace of Srimanta Sankardev, inaugurated in Nagaon
The ₹222 crore redevelopment of Batadrava Than in Assam's Nagaon district, birthplace of the saint-reformer Srimanta Sankardev, was inaugurated on 29 December 2025.
India AI Impact Summit 2026 to focus on 'Democratizing AI, Bridging the AI Divide'
MeitY and the IndiaAI Mission said on 29 December 2025 that the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam will focus on 'Democratizing AI, Bridging the AI Divide', built on three Sutras and seven Chakras.
India adds record 44.5 GW of renewable energy capacity in 2025 till November
India added a record 44.51 GW of renewable energy capacity in January–November 2025, nearly double the 24.72 GW of the same period in 2024, MNRE said on 29 December 2025.
Amit Shah inaugurates Jyoti–Bishnu International Art Centre in Guwahati
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Jyoti–Bishnu International Art Centre in Guwahati, Assam, on 29 December 2025, along with a ₹111 crore Police Commissioner's office and a ₹178 crore Command and Control Centre.
Vice-President hands over 216 Smart Cities homes in Puducherry, unveils Bharathiyar statue
Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated a housing project under the Smart Cities Mission in Puducherry on 29 December 2025, handing over keys of 216 tenements, and unveiled a statue of Mahakavi Subramania Bharathiyar.
DoT announces telecom security reforms for 2026, extends Pro Tem certification by two years
Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced on 29 December 2025 that the Pro Tem Security Certification Scheme is extended for two years from 1 January 2026, along with lower TSTL fees and simpler ITSAR certification for ONT devices.
Rabi sowing reaches 614.30 lakh hectare, 6.87 lakh hectare above last year
Rabi crop coverage reached 614.30 lakh hectare as of 26 December 2025, 6.87 lakh hectare more than a year earlier, with gram up 4.66 lakh hectare, the Agriculture Ministry said on 29 December 2025.
Sun, 28 Dec 2025
Arjun Erigaisi and Koneru Humpy win bronze at FIDE World Rapid Championship 2025
India's Arjun Erigaisi (open) and Koneru Humpy (women) won bronze medals at the FIDE World Rapid Championship 2025 in Doha, which concluded on 28 December 2025.
PM addresses 5th National Conference of Chief Secretaries on 'Human Capital for Viksit Bharat'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 5th National Conference of Chief Secretaries at Pusa, Delhi, on 28 December 2025, the last day of the three-day meet themed 'Human Capital for Viksit Bharat'.
Madhya Pradesh transfers ₹810 crore to 3.77 lakh soybean farmers under Bhavantar Yojana
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav transferred ₹810 crore to over 3.77 lakh soybean farmers under the Bhavantar Yojana at Jaora in Ratlam district on 28 December 2025.
Railways Year End Review 2025: 30 Amrit Bharat trains, India now world's 2nd largest freight carrier
The Ministry of Railways' Year End Review 2025, released on 28 December 2025, said 13 new Amrit Bharat trains were introduced in 2025, taking the total to 30, and India has become the world's second-largest freight carrier.