India Current Affairs — All time
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Tue, 09 Dec 2025
Microsoft announces US$17.5 billion investment in India, its largest in Asia
Microsoft announced on 9 December 2025 that it will invest US$17.5 billion in India over four years, its largest-ever investment in Asia, after CEO Satya Nadella met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi.
India and Brunei hold inaugural Joint Working Group meeting on defence cooperation
India and Brunei held the inaugural meeting of their Joint Working Group (JWG) on Defence Cooperation in New Delhi on 9 December 2025, after signing its Terms of Reference.
India to co-host 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine in New Delhi on 17–19 December
The Ministry of Ayush said on 9 December 2025 that India will co-host the 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine with the World Health Organization in New Delhi from 17 to 19 December 2025.
Third 250 MW unit of Tehri Variable Speed Pumped Storage Plant begins commercial operation
Power Minister Manohar Lal virtually commenced the commercial operation of the 3rd 250 MW unit of THDC India Limited's 1,000 MW Tehri Variable Speed Pumped Storage Plant in Uttarakhand on 9 December 2025.
Third IALA Council session opens in Mumbai; digital ticketing portal for lighthouse tourism launched
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal virtually inaugurated the 3rd Session of the Council of the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation (IALA) in Mumbai on 9 December 2025 and launched a Digital Ticketing Portal for Lighthouse Tourism.
Centre sanctions 25 PM-JANMAN road projects for 30 PVTG habitations in Tripura
The Ministry of Rural Development sanctioned 25 road projects of 65.38 km worth ₹68.67 crore under PM-JANMAN to connect 30 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group habitations in Tripura, it said on 9 December 2025.
DPIIT publishes Part 1 of working paper on generative AI and copyright, proposes hybrid licence model
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) published Part 1 of its working paper on generative AI and copyright law on 9 December 2025, proposing a hybrid licensing model for AI training.
President Murmu confers Shilp Guru and National Handicraft Awards for 2023 and 2024
President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Shilp Guru Awards and National Handicraft Awards for 2023 and 2024 at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi, on 9 December 2025.
Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi begins official visit to Brazil
Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi began an official visit to Brazil from 9 to 12 December 2025 to strengthen Indian Navy–Brazilian Navy ties.
Tirupati–Sainagar Shirdi weekly express flagged off, linking four states
Minister of State for Railways V. Somanna flagged off the Tirupati–Sainagar Shirdi Express by video conference from Rail Bhawan, New Delhi, on 9 December 2025.
C.R. Patil launches Jal Shakti Hackathon–2025 and Bharat-WIN portal
Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil launched the Jal Shakti Hackathon–2025 and the Bharat-WIN portal at Shram Shakti Bhawan, New Delhi, on 9 December 2025.
India Post opens Kerala's first Gen Z Post Office extension counter at CMS College, Kottayam
India Post opened Kerala's first Gen Z Post Office extension counter at CMS College, Kottayam, a student-designed facility, as announced on 9 December 2025.
Indian Coast Guard Ship Sarthak makes maiden port call at Suwaikh Port, Kuwait
Indian Coast Guard Ship Sarthak, an indigenously built Offshore Patrol Vessel, arrived at Suwaikh Port in Kuwait on 9 December 2025 during its Overseas Deployment to the Gulf.
Mon, 08 Dec 2025
UNESCO's 20th Intergovernmental Committee session on Intangible Cultural Heritage opens at Red Fort
The 20th Session of UNESCO's Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage opened at the Red Fort, New Delhi, on 8 December 2025.
TRAI responds to DoT back-reference on satellite communication spectrum recommendations
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) sent its response on 8 December 2025 to the Department of Telecommunications' back-reference of 12 November 2025 on TRAI's 9 May 2025 recommendations on spectrum for satellite-based commercial communication services.
Haryana Cabinet approves Haryana Municipal Bill, 2025 to unify municipal laws
The Haryana Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini approved the Haryana Municipal Bill, 2025 on 8 December 2025 to replace the Haryana Municipal Act, 1973 and the Haryana Municipal Corporation Act, 1994 with a single law.
Operation Sagar Bandhu: Navy deploys four more ships with 1,000 tons of relief for Sri Lanka
The Indian Navy said on 8 December 2025 that it had deployed four more ships, INS Gharial and three Landing Craft Utility vessels, carrying 1,000 tons of relief to cyclone-hit Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu.
Telangana Rising Global Summit opens at Bharat Future City; ₹1.88 lakh crore MoUs on day one
The two-day Telangana Rising Global Summit opened at Bharat Future City near Hyderabad on 8 December 2025, and the Telangana government signed 35 MoUs worth about ₹1.88 lakh crore on the first day.
3rd Australia-India Education and Skills Council meets in New Delhi; UNSW gets nod for India campus
The 3rd Australia-India Education and Skills Council (AIESC) met in New Delhi on 8 December 2025, where the University of New South Wales received a Letter of Intent to set up a campus in India.
Chile's Treasury Undersecretary meets Piyush Goyal after 4th round of India–Chile CEPA talks
Chile's Treasury Undersecretary Claudia Sanhueza met Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal in New Delhi on 8 December 2025, after the 4th round of India–Chile Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) negotiations concluded on 5 December.
Mission Watershed PUNARUTTHAN launched at State-Level Watershed Mahotsav in Kohima
Minister of State for Rural Development Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar launched the State-Level Watershed Mahotsav 2025 and Mission Watershed PUNARUTTHAN at Naga Solidarity Park, Kohima, Nagaland, on 8 December 2025.
Assam distributes scooters to 11,250 students under Dr. Bani Kanta Kakati Merit Award
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma began the distribution of scooters to 11,250 students who scored 80% or more in the Higher Secondary examination 2025, under the Dr. Bani Kanta Kakati Merit Award, at Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra, Guwahati, on 8 December 2025.
DARPG announces 'Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore' campaign for Good Governance Week, 19–25 December
The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances announced on 8 December 2025 that the nationwide 'Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore' campaign will run from 19 to 25 December 2025 during the 5th Good Governance Week.
Sun, 07 Dec 2025
Rajnath Singh dedicates 125 BRO projects worth ₹5,000 crore from Shyok Tunnel, Ladakh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh dedicated 125 Border Roads Organisation (BRO) projects worth about ₹5,000 crore to the nation from the Shyok Tunnel in Ladakh on 7 December 2025, the most BRO projects ever inaugurated at once.
MNRE says it issued no advisory to halt renewable energy lending; non-fossil capacity at 259 GW
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) clarified on 7 December 2025 that it had not asked lenders to stop financing renewable energy projects or manufacturing, and said India's non-fossil installed capacity stood at about 259 GW.
Civil Aviation Ministry caps airfares and orders IndiGo refunds as operations recover
The Ministry of Civil Aviation said on 7 December 2025 that air operations were stabilising after the IndiGo operational crisis, with IndiGo flights rising to 1,565 on 6 December, airfares capped and refunds of ₹610 crore processed.
10 Maoists with ₹2.36 crore combined reward surrender before MP CM in Balaghat
Ten Maoists carrying a combined reward of ₹2.36 crore surrendered before Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav in Balaghat on 7 December 2025, laying down weapons including AK-47 and INSAS rifles.
Armed Forces Flag Day observed; Rajnath Singh appeals for contributions to the AFFD Fund
Armed Forces Flag Day was observed across India on 7 December 2025, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging people to contribute to the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund.
Power Minister Manohar Lal addresses national conference on AI/ML in power distribution
Power Minister Manohar Lal addressed a two-day National Conference on the use of AI and machine learning in the power distribution sector at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 7 December 2025.
Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 holds third academic session at BHU
The third academic session of Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 was held at Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, on 7 December 2025, bringing together writers and media professionals from Tamil Nadu and BHU experts.