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Tue, 16 Dec 2025
VB–G RAM G Bill, 2025 introduced in Lok Sabha with 125-day employment guarantee
Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan introduced the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB–G RAM G) Bill, 2025 in the Lok Sabha on 16 December 2025, proposing a statutory guarantee of 125 days of wage employment a year.
PM Modi receives Ethiopia's highest award; ties elevated to Strategic Partnership
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed conferred the Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia, the country's highest award, on Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Addis International Convention Centre on 16 December 2025, as the two countries elevated ties to a Strategic Partnership.
AFMS launches India's first AI-driven community screening programme for diabetic retinopathy
The Armed Forces Medical Services launched India's first AI-driven community screening programme for diabetic retinopathy in New Delhi on 16 December 2025, using the MadhuNetrAI tool developed at AIIMS.
President Murmu inaugurates Param Vir Dirgha at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Vijay Diwas
President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the Param Vir Dirgha, a gallery of portraits of all 21 Param Vir Chakra awardees, at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Vijay Diwas, 16 December 2025.
ICG Ship Sarthak makes first-ever Coast Guard port call at Chabahar, Iran
Indian Coast Guard Ship Sarthak, an Offshore Patrol Vessel, began a four-day visit to Chabahar port in Iran on 16 December 2025, the first-ever visit of an ICG ship to the port.
Madhya Pradesh Cabinet approves ₹1,782 crore package for families displaced by three Narmada projects
The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on 16 December 2025 approved a ₹1,782 crore special package for families affected by submergence under the Upper Narmada, Raghavpur and Basania multipurpose projects.
Bihar Cabinet approves Saat Nischay-3 programme for 2025–30
The Bihar Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on 16 December 2025 approved Saat Nischay-3, a set of seven resolves for 2025–2030 aimed at placing Bihar among the developed States.
TRAI mandates 1600-series numbers for insurance entities by 15 February 2026
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) issued a Direction on 16 December 2025 requiring entities regulated by IRDAI to adopt '1600' series numbers for service and transactional calls by 15 February 2026.
Odisha launches Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Policy 2025 at first Pharma Summit
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi launched the Odisha Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Policy 2025 at the state's first Pharma Summit in Bhubaneswar on 16 December 2025.
Navy commissions DSC A20, first of five indigenous Diving Support Craft, at Kochi
The Indian Navy commissioned DSC A20, the first of five indigenously built Diving Support Craft, at Naval Base Kochi on 16 December 2025.
Mon, 15 Dec 2025
Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025 introduced in Lok Sabha to replace UGC, AICTE and NCTE
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan introduced the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025 in the Lok Sabha on 15 December 2025, proposing a single apex body for higher education that subsumes the UGC, AICTE and NCTE.
PM Modi holds talks with King Abdullah II in Amman; Petra–Ellora twinning among outcomes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with King Abdullah II of Jordan at Al Husseiniya Palace in Amman on 15 December 2025, as the two countries mark 75 years of diplomatic relations.
India and ADB sign five loans worth over US$ 2.2 billion
The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed five loan agreements totalling over US$ 2.2 billion on 15 December 2025 for skilling, rooftop solar, healthcare in Assam, Chennai Metro and ecotourism in Meghalaya.
Raj Kumar Goyal takes over as Chief Information Commissioner; eight new Information Commissioners sworn in
Raj Kumar Goyal assumed office as Chief Information Commissioner of the Central Information Commission on 15 December 2025 and administered the oath of office to eight new Information Commissioners.
WPI inflation at (-) 0.32% in November 2025
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on 15 December 2025 that annual inflation based on the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) was (-) 0.32% (provisional) in November 2025.
SHANTI Bill, 2025 introduced in Parliament to replace Atomic Energy Act and nuclear liability law
Minister of State Dr Jitendra Singh introduced the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill, 2025 in Parliament on 15 December 2025.
Rajasthan launches Heal in Rajasthan Policy 2025 and free-diagnostics hub-and-spoke labs
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma launched the Heal in Rajasthan Policy 2025 for medical tourism and inaugurated 11 mother labs and 400 spokes under a free-diagnostics hub-and-spoke model at RUHS Hospital, Jaipur, on 15 December 2025.
India's total exports rise 15.52% to US$ 73.99 billion in November 2025
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on 15 December 2025 that India's total exports of goods and services in November 2025 were an estimated US$ 73.99 billion, up 15.52% over November 2024.
Indian Navy's Deputy Chief visits Maldives for closing of Exercise Ekatha 2025
Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti, Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff, began an official visit to the Maldives on 15 December 2025 to attend the closing ceremony of Exercise Ekatha 2025, the eighth edition of the India–Maldives maritime exercise.
Telangana announces mobile app for farmers to book urea, pilot from 20 December
Telangana Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao announced in Hyderabad on 15 December 2025 that farmers will be able to book urea through a mobile app, to be introduced on an experimental basis from 20 December.
Punjab notifies walled city of Amritsar, Anandpur Sahib and Talwandi Sabo as holy cities
The Punjab Government's Home Department issued a notification on 15 December 2025 according 'holy city' status to the walled city of Amritsar, Sri Anandpur Sahib and Talwandi Sabo.
Nation pays tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his 75th death anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan paid tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his 75th death anniversary on 15 December 2025.
Sun, 14 Dec 2025
India win maiden Squash World Cup, beating Hong Kong, China 3-0 in Chennai final
India won the SDAT Squash World Cup for the first time on 14 December 2025, beating top seeds Hong Kong, China 3-0 in the final at Express Avenue Mall, Chennai.
Prafulla Govinda Baruah, editor of The Assam Tribune, passes away
Prafulla Govinda Baruah, editor and managing director of The Assam Tribune group and a Padma Shri awardee, died at a hospital in Guwahati at about 9:30 pm on 14 December 2025.
Fadnavis announces BKC-style 'New Nagpur' business district as Maharashtra winter session ends
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced in the Assembly at Nagpur on 14 December 2025, the last day of the winter session, that a 'New Nagpur' business district modelled on Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex would create over 5 lakh jobs.
President Murmu presents National Energy Conservation Awards 2025 on Energy Conservation Day
President Droupadi Murmu presented the National Energy Conservation Awards 2025 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on National Energy Conservation Day, 14 December 2025.
Mizoram gets its first rail-carried cars as 119 vehicles reach Sairang
The Ministry of Railways said on 14 December 2025 that Sairang Railway Station in Mizoram had handled its first direct inward automobile rake, carrying 119 Maruti cars from Changsari near Guwahati.
Vice-President releases commemorative stamp on Emperor Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar II
Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan released a commemorative postage stamp in honour of Emperor Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar II (Suvaran Maran) at the Vice-President's Enclave, New Delhi, on 14 December 2025.
Miyana Railway Station in Guna, Madhya Pradesh wins National Energy Conservation Award 2025
Miyana Railway Station in Guna, Madhya Pradesh received the National Energy Conservation Award 2025 as the Best Performing Unit among railway stations at the national ceremony on 14 December 2025.
Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay Craft Lecture Series launched as National Handicrafts Week 2025 ends
The Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts) launched the first Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay Craft Lecture Series at The Kunj, New Delhi, on 14 December 2025, with a keynote by Padma Bhushan awardee Rajeev Sethi on 'Handmade for Gen-Next'.