Human Rights Day 2025: Human Rights Day is observed every year on 10th December to commemorate the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) in 1948, reaffirming the global commitment to dignity, equality and freedom. The day was formally established in 1950 through UNGA Resolution, inviting all countries to celebrate it annually The […]
Operation Hinterland Brew
Operation Hinterland Brew: The DRI has busted an illicit Mephedrone manufacturing unit in Wardha, Maharashtra under “Operation Hinterland Brew,” seizing 128 kg of the synthetic drug worth ₹192 crore. Operation Hinterland Brew is a targeted anti-narcotics operation conducted by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) to identify and destroy clandestine drug manufacturing units operating in […]
C. Rajagopalachari : Birth Anniversary
C. Rajagopalachari : Birth Anniversary Prime Minister of India paid tribute to C. Rajagopalachari (Rajaji) on his birth anniversary, recalling his role as a freedom fighter, thinker, statesman, and India’s last Governor-General.Rajagopalachari (1878–1972), popularly known as Rajaji, was a freedom fighter, jurist, writer, statesman, and the first and only Indian Governor-General of India. Gandhi famously […]
Boreendo
Boreendo: UNESCO has inscribed Pakistan’s Boreendo, a rare clay vessel-flute linked to the Indus Valley musical tradition, on the Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding list.The Boreendo is a spherical clay vessel-flute, producing mellow, breathy tones used in folk melodies, pastoral songs and winter gatherings in Sindh. It originates from Keti Mir Muhammad […]
33rd Southeast Asian Games
33rd Southeast Asian Games: The 33rd Southeast Asian Games open in Thailand, featuring 13,000 athletes from 11 nations competing across 50 medal sports.Hosted across Bangkok and Chonburi province, this edition brings together thousands of athletes and spectators to celebrate athletic excellence, regional unity, and cultural pride. The Opening Ceremony is being held at the iconic […]
Adani Group to Invest Over $75 Billion in Energy Transition Sector
Adani Group to Invest Over $75 Billion in Energy Transition Sector: Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani announced that the conglomerate will invest over $75 billion in the energy transition space over the next five years. Speaking at the 100th-year celebration of IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, Adani emphasized that the global shift towards clean energy is poised […]
Lithuania has announced a state of emergency after cigarette-smuggling balloons from Belarus
Lithuania has announced a state of emergency after cigarette-smuggling balloons from Belarus: Lithuania has declared a state of emergency on 9 December 2025, citing repeated airspace violations by cigarette-laden balloons launched from Belarus. These incursions, described as a form of hybrid attack, have endangered aviation safety, disrupted public life, and deepened friction between the two […]
SEBI introduces PaRRVA
SEBI introduces PaRRVA: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has launched PaRRVA (Past Risk and Return Verification Agency) — a new verification mechanism aimed at authenticating the past performance claims made by SEBI-registered market intermediaries.Developed in collaboration with Care Ratings and the National Stock Exchange (NSE), PaRRVA was rolled out as a pilot […]
RBI’s $5 Billion Dollar/Rupee Swap
RBI’s $5 Billion Dollar/Rupee Swap: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a $5 billion dollar/rupee Buy–Sell swap auction scheduled for December 16, 2025, intended to strengthen its ability to stabilise the rupee without drawing down India’s foreign exchange reserves. The rupee recently breached the psychologically crucial ₹90-per-dollar mark, prompting the central bank to […]
US FDA Qualifies First AI Tool to Accelerate Liver Disease
US FDA Qualifies First AI Tool to Accelerate Liver Disease: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has qualified the first AI-powered tool designed to assist doctors in assessing a severe form of fatty liver disease during drug trials. The tool, called AIM-NASH, marks a major advancement in how artificial intelligence can be used to […]
