India and Russia are set to hold a crucial round of high-level defence talks in New Delhi as Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and Russian Defence Minister Mr Andrei Belousov co-chair the 22nd meeting of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military & Military Technical Cooperation (IRIGC-M&MTC) on December 4, 2025….
Month: December 2025
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Mandatory RSP on Pan Masala Packs from Feb 2026
The Department of Consumer Affairs has amended the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules to require Retail Sale Price (RSP) printing and full statutory declarations on every pan masala pack, effective 1 February 2026. The Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Second (Amendment) Rules, 2025 (G.S.R. 881(E)), withdraw earlier exemptions for small packs…
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Supreme Court Gets NTF Student Health Report
The National Task Force on Student Mental Health and Suicide Prevention in Higher Educational Institutions (NTF) submitted its interim report to the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India on 6 November 2025 and now awaits the court’s cognisance. Constituted in March 2025, the NTF has followed a multi-pronged, evidence-driven approach combining…
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India Ramps Up Cybercrime Fight with I4C Push
The Centre has ramped up a multi-layered strategy to build law-enforcement capacity against cybercrime, combining technology platforms, forensic labs, specialised training and inter-agency coordination. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said these measures—anchored at the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C)—have already produced measurable results in preventing and investigating digital…
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Khudiram Bose’s Legacy Honored by Amit Shah
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah paid tribute to freedom fighter Khudiram Bose on his birth anniversary, describing the young revolutionary as a symbol of courage, sacrifice and patriotism. In a message shared on the social platform X, Shri Shah recalled Khudiram Bose’s leadership in organising…
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Odisha Strengthens Local Governance via RGSA
Odisha has seen a steady increase in central grants for Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs), along with targeted capacity-building under the revamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA). In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha on December 3, 2025, Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh (Lalan Singh) set out the flow…
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Kodaikanal Observatory Unlocks Solar Secrets
In a significant advancement for solar physics and space weather forecasting, astronomers from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) have mapped how the Sun’s magnetic activity varies with latitude using data from the historic Kodaikanal Solar Observatory. The study, based on 11 years of observations, identifies the precise latitude bands…
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Dr P.K. Mishra Calls IIT Dhanbad to Lead Viksit Bharat 2047
Dr P.K. Mishra, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, delivered the inaugural address at the Centenary Foundation Week of IIT (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad on December 3, 2025, calling on the institute to play a central role in realising the government’s Viksit Bharat 2047 vision. He congratulated the institute…
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Prime Minister Urges Expansion of Natural Farming Across India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged people across India to expand natural farming after participating in the South India Natural Farming Summit in Coimbatore. In a LinkedIn article reposted on his social channel, the Prime Minister described the summit as “leaving a lasting impression” and issued a clarion call for…
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PM Modi Pays Tribute to Dr. Rajendra Prasad on Birth Anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid rich tributes to Dr. Rajendra Prasad on his birth anniversary, recalling the former President’s profound contribution to the nation’s freedom struggle and democratic foundations. In a message posted on X (formerly Twitter), the Prime Minister highlighted Dr. Prasad’s exemplary integrity, vision and lifelong dedication to…