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Operation Sagar Bandhu — Indian Navy Sends Four More Warships to Sri Lanka

India has expanded Operation Sagar Bandhu by deploying four additional navy ships carrying nearly 1,000 tonnes of humanitarian aid to support Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah, reinforcing its role as a regional humanitarian leader.The mission, part of India’s Neighbourhood First and MAHASAGAR vision, delivers essential supplies, evacuation support, and medical assistance to affected regions, strengthening […]

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Right to Disconnect Bill 2025 Introduced in Parliament: A Step Towards Work-Life Balance

NCP MP Supriya Sule introduced the Right to Disconnect Bill, 2025, granting employees the legal right to ignore work-related calls and messages after hours without punishment.Aimed at reducing digital burnout, the bill proposes penalties for violations and allows emergency communication through mutual agreement, aligning India with global labour reforms. The Right to Disconnect Bill, 2025

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Donald Trump Awarded First FIFA Peace Prize at 2026 World Cup Draw Ceremony

Donald Trump received the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize on 5 December 2025 during the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw in Washington, D.C., sparking global controversy.Presented by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, the award claimed to honour Trump’s alleged efforts in easing global conflicts, though many of these claims were disputed or exaggerated.Critics questioned FIFA’s political alignment

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Lok Sabha Passes Central Excise (Amendment) Bill 2025

The Lok Sabha passed the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025 and Health and National Security Cess Bill, 2025, replacing the GST compensation cess on tobacco, cigarettes, and pan masala.The new regime maintains high excise duties (₹5,000–₹11,000 per 1,000 cigarettes, 60–70% on unmanufactured tobacco, 100% on nicotine products) and a dedicated cess for health and national

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India Achieves Record 357 Million Tonnes Foodgrain Production in 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India produced a record 357 million tonnes of foodgrains in 2025, marking a decadal growth of ~40% from 257 million tonnes in 2015.Highlighting farmer-centric policies, technological interventions, and schemes like PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi and soil health cards, he credited these for India’s agricultural transformation.Modi also emphasized natural farming during

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Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Bust Unveiled at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris on Constitution Day

On 26 November 2025 (Constitution Day), India unveiled a bust of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar at UNESCO Headquarters, Paris, led by Ambassador Vishal V Sharma, honoring his global legacy in democracy, education, and social justice.The event highlighted India’s effort to internationalize Ambedkar’s contributions, aligning his ideals with UNESCO’s mission and celebrating him as a global icon

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India Launches BIRSA 101: First Indigenous CRISPR Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease

India has launched its first indigenous CRISPR-based gene therapy, BIRSA 101, to treat Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), particularly affecting tribal communities in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Jharkhand, and Maharashtra.Unveiled by Science and Technology Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, the therapy offers a potential one-time cure by correcting the genetic mutation, making treatment affordable compared to costly

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PM Inaugurates First Global Aircraft Engine MRO Facility in Hyderabad

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Safran Aircraft Engine Services India (SAESI) facility in Hyderabad, marking a major step in India’s push to become a global MRO hub.Spread across 45,000 sqm with an investment of ₹1,300 crore, the facility will service LEAP engines, create 1,000+ high-skill jobs, and boost Aatmanirbharta in aviation.The PM highlighted India’s

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Justice Surya Kant Assumes Office as 53rd Chief Justice of India

Justice Surya Kant was sworn in on 24 November 2025 as the 53rd Chief Justice of India, succeeding Justice Bhushan Gavai, and will serve a 15‑month tenure until February 9, 2027.Rising from Hisar, Haryana, Justice Kant has been involved in major constitutional matters such as the Article 370 ruling, the Pegasus spyware case, and Bihar

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Constitution 131st Amendment Bill 2025: Chandigarh Under Article 240

The Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2025 proposes bringing Chandigarh under Article 240, placing it under Presidential regulations like other Union Territories without legislatures.This would shift governance from the Governor of Punjab to a centrally appointed Administrator or Lieutenant Governor, aligning Chandigarh’s administration with UTs such as Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep.The amendment has implications for

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