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International Day of Epidemic Preparedness 2025– December 27The United Nations (UN)observes the International Day of Epidemic Preparedness annually across the world on 27 December to emphasise the importance of preventing, preparing for, and responding to epidemics.27 December 2025 marks the 6th observance of the International Day of Epidemic Preparedness.Event: International Day of Epidemic Preparedness 2025When? December 27, 20252025 Observance: 6thAdoption: UNGA Resolution A/RES/75/27 on 7 December 2020First Observed: 27 December 2020Background:Adoption: On 7 December 2020, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted Resolution A/RES/75/27, officially declaring 27 December as the “International Day of Epidemic Preparedness”, to be observed annually.First Observance: The International Day of Epidemic Preparedness was first observed on 27 December 2020.About Epidemics:Definition: An epidemic occurs when a large number of people or animals are simultaneously affected by the same disease within a specific geographic region.Examples: The term typically applies to rapidly spreading diseases, such as influenza (flu), malaria (transmitted by insects), and cholera (spread through contaminated water).Zoonotic Origins: Approximately 60% of human infectious diseases are zoonotic, with 75% of emerging infectious diseases originating from animals.Impact: The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the severe impacts of epidemics on human lives, social systems, and economies, reinforcing the critical importance of preparedness and coordinated global action.Global Health Collaboration: International institutions, including World Health Organization (WHO), Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) and United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), have established collaborative programs to protect global health.Global Initiatives:WHO Hub for Pandemic Intelligence: Founded in September 2021 in Berlin(Germany) with German support, the WHO Hub promotes collaborative surveillance to reduce the impact of pandemics and epidemics.Flagship Global Health Strategies:Eliminate Yellow Fever Epidemics (EYE) Strategy 2017–2026Ending Cholera: A Global Roadmap to 2030Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) FrameworkGlobal Strategy for Influenza 2018–2030About World Health Organization (WHO):Director General (DG) – Dr. Tedros Adhanom GhebreyesusHeadquarters – Geneva, SwitzerlandEstablishment – 1948
Veer Bal Diwas 2025 – December 26Veer Bal Diwas is annually observed across India on 26th December to honor the martyrdom of the Sahibzadas – the four sons of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the 10th Sikh Guru, who sacrificed their lives in the 17th century.2025 marks the 4th observance of Veer Bal Diwas.Background:Declaration: On 9th January 2022, during the Prakash Purab of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi announced that 26th December would be celebrated as ‘Veer Bal Diwas’.1st Observance: The first-ever Veer Bal Diwas was observed on 26th December 2022.2025 Event: Event: On December 26, 2025, the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD), observed Veer Bal Diwas at the national level to commemorate the courage, sacrifice, and exemplary values of India’s young heroes at at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi (Delhi).Participants: Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi and Union Minister Annpurna Devi, MoWCD, were participated at the event.Presentation of Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar(PMRBP) 2025: During the event, President of India Droupadi Murmu conferred the PMRBP 2025 on 20 children from 18 States and Union Territories (UTs) in recognition of their outstanding achievements in diverse fields.Notable awardee: Bihar’s teenage batting prodigy, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, has been honoured with the PMRBP, India’s highest civilian award for children, following his stellar performance in the Vijay Hazare Trophy at the age of 14.
Veer Bal Diwas 2025 – December 26Veer Bal Diwas is annually observed across India on 26th December to honor the martyrdom of the Sahibzadas – the four sons of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the 10th Sikh Guru, who sacrificed their lives in the 17th century.2025 marks the 4th observance of Veer Bal Diwas.Background:Declaration: On 9th January 2022, during the Prakash Purab of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi announced that 26th December would be celebrated as ‘Veer Bal Diwas’.1st Observance: The first-ever Veer Bal Diwas was observed on 26th December 2022.2025 Event: Event: On December 26, 2025, the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD), observed Veer Bal Diwas at the national level to commemorate the courage, sacrifice, and exemplary values of India’s young heroes at at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi (Delhi).Participants: Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi and Union Minister Annpurna Devi, MoWCD, were participated at the event.Presentation of Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar(PMRBP) 2025: During the event, President of India Droupadi Murmu conferred the PMRBP 2025 on 20 children from 18 States and Union Territories (UTs) in recognition of their outstanding achievements in diverse fields.Notable awardee: Bihar’s teenage batting prodigy, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, has been honoured with the PMRBP, India’s highest civilian award for children, following his stellar performance in the Vijay Hazare Trophy at the age of 14.
Veer Bal Diwas 2025 – December 26Veer Bal Diwas is annually observed across India on 26th December to honor the martyrdom of the Sahibzadas – the four sons of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the 10th Sikh Guru, who sacrificed their lives in the 17th centur...
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ZSI Scientists Discover New Soil-dwelling Micro-arthropod Species ‘Neelus Sikkimensis’In December 2025, scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) announced the discovery of a new soil‑dwelling micro‑arthropod species, ‘Neelus sikkimensis’, in the high‑altitude regions of Sikkim, marking the first record of the genus Neelus in India.The finding was published in the Journal of the Entomological Research Society.What? New soil‑dwelling micro‑arthropod species discoveredName: Neelus sikkimensisWhere? High‑altitude regions of SikkimPublication: Journal of the Entomological Research SocietyGlobal Species Count: 8 speciesFeatures: Microscopic springtail (Collembola), eyeless, lives in soil and moss layers, distinctive labral chaetotaxyAbout Discovery of Neelus sikkimensis:Research by: The research was carried out by the Apterygota Section of the ZSI, led by Dr Guru Pada Mandal, with scientist Kusumendra Kumar Suman as part of the team. Global Species: With this addition, the global count of species within the genus ‘Neelus’ now has risen to eight.Features: It is a rare species of springtail (Collembola).The species is microscopic in size, lacks eyes and survives in complete darkness within soil and moss layers.Its most defining feature is a distinctive labral chaetotaxy, the specific arrangement of bristles on its mouthparts.Ecological Importance: Collembola, commonly known as springtails, play a crucial ecological role in maintaining soil health by aiding organic matter decomposition and nutrient cycling, supporting terrestrial ecosystem balance.
ZSI Scientists Discover New Soil-dwelling Micro-arthropod Species ‘Neelus Sikkimensis’In December 2025, scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) announced the discovery of a new soil‑dwelling micro‑arthropod species, ‘Neelus sikkimensis’, in the high‑altitude regions of Sikkim, marking the first record of the genus Neelus in India.The finding was published in the Journal of the Entomological Research Society.What? New soil‑dwelling micro‑arthropod species discoveredName: Neelus sikkimensisWhere? High‑altitude regions of SikkimPublication: Journal of the Entomological Research SocietyGlobal Species Count: 8 speciesFeatures: Microscopic springtail (Collembola), eyeless, lives in soil and moss layers, distinctive labral chaetotaxyAbout Discovery of Neelus sikkimensis:Research by: The research was carried out by the Apterygota Section of the ZSI, led by Dr Guru Pada Mandal, with scientist Kusumendra Kumar Suman as part of the team. Global Species: With this addition, the global count of species within the genus ‘Neelus’ now has risen to eight.Features: It is a rare species of springtail (Collembola).The species is microscopic in size, lacks eyes and survives in complete darkness within soil and moss layers.Its most defining feature is a distinctive labral chaetotaxy, the specific arrangement of bristles on its mouthparts.Ecological Importance: Collembola, commonly known as springtails, play a crucial ecological role in maintaining soil health by aiding organic matter decomposition and nutrient cycling, supporting terrestrial ecosystem balance.
ZSI Scientists Discover New Soil-dwelling Micro-arthropod Species ‘Neelus Sikkimensis’In December 2025, scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) announced the discovery of a new soil‑dwelling micro‑arthropod species, ‘Neelus sikkimensis’,...
India Successfully Test Fires ‘K-4’ Missile with 3,500 Range from INS ArighaatIn December 2025, India successfully test-fired ‘K-4’, an intermediate-range Submarine-launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM), from Indian Naval Ship (INS) Arighaat, India’s 2nd nuclear-powered submarine, in the Bay of Bengal, off the coast of Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh, AP.With this test, India consolidates its position among a small group of countries that can fire a nuclear missile from land, air and undersea.What? India Successfully test-fired K-4 SLBMFrom: INS ArighaatConducted in: Bay of Bengal, off Visakhapatnam coast (AP)Developers: DRDOManufacturer: BDLKey Specifications: 3,500 km (strike range); up to 2.5 tonnes (nuclear warhead); 10-12 m(length), 1.3 m(diameter)About K-4 SLBM:Background: The missile was officially commissioned into the Indian Navy(IN) on August 29, 2024.Eponymous:The K-4, also known as Kalam-4, named after Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, former President of India and the chief architect of the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP).Developed by: The missile has been indigenously designed and developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)’s Armament and Combat Engineering (ACE) cluster, including:High Energy Material Research Laboratory (HEMRL); Research and Development Establishment (Engineers); and Advanced Centre for Energetic Materials (ACEM).It was manufactured by Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) under the Ministry of Defence(MoD).Key Enhancement: The missile derived from the Agni-III land-based ballistic missile, has been upgraded for underwater launch i.e. it uses a cold-launch system, in which it is expelled from the submarine silo using high-pressure gas before its rocket motor ignites into the atmosphere.Key Specifications: Dimensions: The missile has length of nearly 10 to 12 metres (m) and diameter of 1.3 m. It weighs around 17 to 20 tonnes.Strike Range: The missile has a maximum strike range of nearly 3,500 kilometers (kms) that significantly enhances India’s sea-based nuclear strike capability.Nuclear Warhead: The missile, a two-stage solid-fuel system, has the capability to carry a nuclear warhead weighing up to 2.5 tonnes.Advanced Guidance & Accuracy: The missile uses Global Positioning System (GPS) and Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC)-based mid-course updates, performs 3-dimensional (3-D) manoeuvres to evade missile defences, and achieves high accuracy with a Circular Error Probability (CEP) of about 100 m.About Bharat Dynamic Limited (BDL):Chairman and Managing Director (CMD)- Commodore A. Madhavrao (Retired)Headquarters- Hyderabad, TelanganaEstablished- 1970
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PV Sindhu Elected Chair of BWF Athletes’ Commission for 2026-2029 In December 2025, Two-time Olympic Medallist and 2019 World Champion Pusarla Venkata (P.V.) Sindhu has been elected Chair of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Athletes’ Commission for a 3 year term (i.e. 2026-2029). In addition to that, Sindhu will also serve as a member of the BWF Council, lending a direct voice for players in the federation’s governance body.Sindhu succeeds Greysia Polii (Indonesia), who served as Chair of the commission for 2021-25 term.What? Election of New Chair of BWF Athletes’ CommissionWho? PV Sindhu (India)Key Achievements of Sindhu: Two-time Olympic Medallist i.e. Gold Medal (in 2016) and Bronze (2020); and 2019 World ChampionPredecessor: Greysia Polii (Indonesia)Deputy Chair: Debora Jille (The Netherlands) Other Members: An Se Young (South Korea), Doha Hany (Egypt), and Jia Yi Fan (China)Chair of Para Badminton Commission: Hong Kong (SAR of China)’s Chan Ho Yen DanielOther Key Details:Key Achievements: P. V. Sindhu is a two-time Olympic medallist (Rio 2016 – Silver, Tokyo 2020 – Bronze) and the 2019 World Champion, making her one of India’s most successful badminton players.Previous Role in BWF: Sindhu has been associated with BWF Athletes’ Commission as its member since 2017. She has also been BWF Integrity Ambassador since 2020.Other Members: She will be supported by Debora Jille (The Netherlands) who has been elected as Deputy Chair of the Commission for 2026-2029 term.Also, An Se Young (South Korea), Doha Hany (Egypt), and Jia Yi Fan (China) will serve as the other player representatives on the commission.Other Key Appointment: Also, two-time Paralympian Chan Ho Yen Daniel from Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China has been elected as Chair of the Para Badminton Athletes’ Commission for 2026-2029 term.Daniel has been serving as the interim Chair of Para Badminton Commission since April 2025.
PV Sindhu Elected Chair of BWF Athletes’ Commission for 2026-2029 In December 2025, Two-time Olympic Medallist and 2019 World Champion Pusarla Venkata (P.V.) Sindhu has been elected Chair of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Athletes’ Commission for a 3 year term (i.e. 2026-2029). In addition to that, Sindhu will also serve as a member of the BWF Council, lending a direct voice for players in the federation’s governance body.Sindhu succeeds Greysia Polii (Indonesia), who served as Chair of the commission for 2021-25 term.What? Election of New Chair of BWF Athletes’ CommissionWho? PV Sindhu (India)Key Achievements of Sindhu: Two-time Olympic Medallist i.e. Gold Medal (in 2016) and Bronze (2020); and 2019 World ChampionPredecessor: Greysia Polii (Indonesia)Deputy Chair: Debora Jille (The Netherlands) Other Members: An Se Young (South Korea), Doha Hany (Egypt), and Jia Yi Fan (China)Chair of Para Badminton Commission: Hong Kong (SAR of China)’s Chan Ho Yen DanielOther Key Details:Key Achievements: P. V. Sindhu is a two-time Olympic medallist (Rio 2016 – Silver, Tokyo 2020 – Bronze) and the 2019 World Champion, making her one of India’s most successful badminton players.Previous Role in BWF: Sindhu has been associated with BWF Athletes’ Commission as its member since 2017. She has also been BWF Integrity Ambassador since 2020.Other Members: She will be supported by Debora Jille (The Netherlands) who has been elected as Deputy Chair of the Commission for 2026-2029 term.Also, An Se Young (South Korea), Doha Hany (Egypt), and Jia Yi Fan (China) will serve as the other player representatives on the commission.Other Key Appointment: Also, two-time Paralympian Chan Ho Yen Daniel from Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China has been elected as Chair of the Para Badminton Athletes’ Commission for 2026-2029 term.Daniel has been serving as the interim Chair of Para Badminton Commission since April 2025.
PV Sindhu Elected Chair of BWF Athletes’ Commission for 2026-2029 In December 2025, Two-time Olympic Medallist and 2019 World Champion Pusarla Venkata (P.V.) Sindhu has been elected Chair of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Athletes’ Commission f...
Govt Appoints Three Senior Advocates as ASGs for the Supreme CourtIn December 2025, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), headed by Prime Minister(PM) Narendra Modi, approved the appointment of Senior Advocates Davinder Pal Singh, Kanakamedala Ravindra Kumar, and Anil Kaushik as Additional Solicitors General (ASGs) for India in the Supreme Court of India(SCI).The appointments are valid for three years from the date of assuming office, or until further orders, whichever comes first.What? Appointment of Additional Solicitors General (ASGs)Approved by: Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC)Who? Davinder Pal Singh, Kanakamedala Ravindra Kumar & Anil KaushikTenure: 3 years or until further ordersAbout New Additional Solicitors General(ASGs):Role: ASGs support the Attorney General of India (AGI) and the Solicitor General of India (SGI) in representing the Government of India (GoI) before the SCI.Davinder Pal Singh: He is the Founder and Senior Partner of Arthe Law, empanelled with the Competition Commission of India (CCI).He has held key legal roles, including Additional Advocate General for Haryana and Punjab, and Special Counsel for Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED).Kanakamedala Ravindra Kumar: Senior Advocate and former Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament(MP) from Andhra Pradesh(AP) (2018–2024), with expertise in constitutional and Supreme Court matters.About Anil Kaushik: He is a Senior Advocate with Supreme Court experience, former Additional Advocate General of Haryana, and currently Senior Counsel for Odisha and Madhya Pradesh(MP).
Govt Appoints Three Senior Advocates as ASGs for the Supreme CourtIn December 2025, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), headed by Prime Minister(PM) Narendra Modi, approved the appointment of Senior Advocates Davinder Pal Singh, Kanakamedala Ravindra Kumar, and Anil Kaushik as Additional Solicitors General (ASGs) for India in the Supreme Court of India(SCI).The appointments are valid for three years from the date of assuming office, or until further orders, whichever comes first.What? Appointment of Additional Solicitors General (ASGs)Approved by: Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC)Who? Davinder Pal Singh, Kanakamedala Ravindra Kumar & Anil KaushikTenure: 3 years or until further ordersAbout New Additional Solicitors General(ASGs):Role: ASGs support the Attorney General of India (AGI) and the Solicitor General of India (SGI) in representing the Government of India (GoI) before the SCI.Davinder Pal Singh: He is the Founder and Senior Partner of Arthe Law, empanelled with the Competition Commission of India (CCI).He has held key legal roles, including Additional Advocate General for Haryana and Punjab, and Special Counsel for Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED).Kanakamedala Ravindra Kumar: Senior Advocate and former Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament(MP) from Andhra Pradesh(AP) (2018–2024), with expertise in constitutional and Supreme Court matters.About Anil Kaushik: He is a Senior Advocate with Supreme Court experience, former Additional Advocate General of Haryana, and currently Senior Counsel for Odisha and Madhya Pradesh(MP).
Govt Appoints Three Senior Advocates as ASGs for the Supreme CourtIn December 2025, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), headed by Prime Minister(PM) Narendra Modi, approved the appointment of Senior Advocates Davinder Pal Singh, Kanakame...
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SEBI Simplifies the Procedure for Issuing Duplicate Securities, Increases ThresholdIn December 2025, the Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) simplified the procedure of issuance of duplicate securities by increasing the threshold and easing the documentation requirements.Key HighlightsNew Threshold: The regulator has doubled the monetary threshold for simplified documentation from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh, making the process faster, more efficient and investor-friendly.This implies that investors holding securities valued up to Rs 10 lakh will now be required to submit fewer documents.Effective Date: The new rules come into effect immediately and will also apply to applications currently under process.About Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI):The SEBI, a market regulator was constituted as a non-statutory body on April 12,1988 through a resolution of the Government of India (GoI) and was established as a statutory body in 1992.Chairman – Tuhin Kanta PandeyHeadquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
SEBI Simplifies the Procedure for Issuing Duplicate Securities, Increases ThresholdIn December 2025, the Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) simplified the procedure of issuance of duplicate securities by increasing the threshold and easing the documentation requirements.Key HighlightsNew Threshold: The regulator has doubled the monetary threshold for simplified documentation from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh, making the process faster, more efficient and investor-friendly.This implies that investors holding securities valued up to Rs 10 lakh will now be required to submit fewer documents.Effective Date: The new rules come into effect immediately and will also apply to applications currently under process.About Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI):The SEBI, a market regulator was constituted as a non-statutory body on April 12,1988 through a resolution of the Government of India (GoI) and was established as a statutory body in 1992.Chairman – Tuhin Kanta PandeyHeadquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
SEBI Simplifies the Procedure for Issuing Duplicate Securities, Increases ThresholdIn December 2025, the Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) simplified the procedure of issuance of duplicate securities by increasing the threshold and easing the...
India to Assume Chairpersonship of Kimberley Process from January 01, 2026In December 2025, India will officially assume the chair of Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS), also known as Kimberley Process (KP), a global initiative to remove conflict diamonds from the global supply chain, from January 01, 2026.This is for the 3rd time that India has been elected Chair of KP.India will take over the chairpersonship from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the current Chair of the KP.What? India to Assume Chairpersonship of KP for Year 2026Effective from: January 01, 2026For: Record 3rd timeTakes over from: United Arab Emirates (UAE)Other Key Role in KP: Vice-Chair from December 25, 2025Nodal Agency (India): Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC)KP Established: On January 01, 2003Objective: To curb the global trade of ‘conflict-diamonds’India’s Role and Priorities in KP:Vice Chair : Prior assuming the chairmanship, India officially took over as Vice Chair of KP from December 25, 2025.Key Functions: During its term, India will primarily focus on bolstering governance and compliance, promoting digital certification and traceability, improving transparency through data-driven monitoring, and strengthening consumer trust in conflict-free diamonds.Key Objective: India will work closely with all participants and observer states, to ensure rule-based compliance and improve the credibility and effectiveness of the KP as an inclusive multilateral framework.Nodal Agency: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) which works under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry (MoC&I) is the nodal agency for KP in India.About Kimberley Process (KP):Background: KPCS, established in accordance with the United Nations (UN) resolution, came into force on January 01, 2003. Tripartite Initiative: KP is a tripartite initiative which involves governments, the global diamond industry, and civil society, aimed to curb trade in ‘conflict diamonds’ also known as rough diamonds, used by rebel groups to finance conflicts globally.Participants: At present, KP has 60 participants, representing 86 countries with the European Union (EU) and its member states considered as a single participant.Appointment Mechanism: Under the KP framework, the Vice-Chair automatically succeeds to the Chair in the subsequent year, with both roles appointed by consensus of the Plenary.Diamond Trade: Cumulatively, the participants of KP account for more than 99% of global rough diamond trade, which makes it the most comprehensive global mechanism governing this sector.About Kimberley Process (KP):Executive Secretary- Bojun TangHeadquarters- Gaborone, BotswanaEstablished – 2003
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India Unveils First ‘Organised Crime Network Database’ to Track Organised Criminals and Terror LinksOn December 26, 2025, the Union Minister Amit Shah, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and the Ministry of Cooperation launched India’s first-ever national-level ‘Organised Crime Network Database’ (OCND) to combat organised crime and terror-linked networks.The database was unveiled at the ‘Anti-Terror Conference–2025’, a two-day annual event held in New Delhi, Delhi.What? Launch of India’s first Organised Crime Network Database(OCND)Launched by: Amit Shah, MHA & Ministry of CooperationDeveloped by: NIA with NATGRIDKey Feature: AI-powered, real-time crime analyticsAbout OCND:Technology: An Artificial intelligence (AI)-powered analytical platform designed to enable investigating officers to instantly retrieve comprehensive information on organised criminals.Data Integration: Aggregates First Information Reports (FIRs), charge sheets, dossiers, and other critical inputs related to organised crime from all states, providing real-time access to investigating agencies.Collaboration: Developed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in close coordination with State Police Forces and the National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID).Alignment: Aligns with the Government of India’s zero-tolerance policy against terrorism, improving coordination among law enforcement and intelligence agencies.
India Unveils First ‘Organised Crime Network Database’ to Track Organised Criminals and Terror LinksOn December 26, 2025, the Union Minister Amit Shah, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and the Ministry of Cooperation launched India’s first-ever national-level ‘Organised Crime Network Database’ (OCND) to combat organised crime and terror-linked networks.The database was unveiled at the ‘Anti-Terror Conference–2025’, a two-day annual event held in New Delhi, Delhi.What? Launch of India’s first Organised Crime Network Database(OCND)Launched by: Amit Shah, MHA & Ministry of CooperationDeveloped by: NIA with NATGRIDKey Feature: AI-powered, real-time crime analyticsAbout OCND:Technology: An Artificial intelligence (AI)-powered analytical platform designed to enable investigating officers to instantly retrieve comprehensive information on organised criminals.Data Integration: Aggregates First Information Reports (FIRs), charge sheets, dossiers, and other critical inputs related to organised crime from all states, providing real-time access to investigating agencies.Collaboration: Developed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in close coordination with State Police Forces and the National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID).Alignment: Aligns with the Government of India’s zero-tolerance policy against terrorism, improving coordination among law enforcement and intelligence agencies.
India Unveils First ‘Organised Crime Network Database’ to Track Organised Criminals and Terror LinksOn December 26, 2025, the Union Minister Amit Shah, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and the Ministry of Cooperation launched India’s first-ever nationa...
Zoho-Backed VoxelGrids Builds India’s First Indigenous MRI ScannerOn December 25, 2025, VoxelGrids, a Zoho-backed startup, developed and deployed India’s first fully indigenous 1.5‑tesla (1.5T) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanner at the Chandrapur Cancer Care Foundation, near Nagpur, Maharashtra.What? India’s first fully indigenous 1.5 Tesla MRI scanner DevelopedBy: VoxelGridsInstalled at: Chandrapur Cancer Care Foundation, near Nagpur, MaharashtraKey Feature: Helium-free “dry magnet” MRIDeveloped under: National Biopharma Mission (NBM)About Indigenous MRI Scanner:Indigenous Medical Technology: This MRI scanner is the culmination of a 12-year mission led by VoxelGrids Founder Arjun Arunachalam to design and build an MRI system domestically, reducing India’s dependence on foreign imports.Technology: Uses a helium-free “dry magnet” design, eliminating the need for costly liquid helium coolant.Cost & Efficiency: Approximately 40% cheaper to manufacture, more energy-efficient, and lighter.Design Advantage: Compact form factor makes it suitable for small hospitals and potential mobile deployments in rural and underserved areas.Government Support: The MRI scanner, developed under the National Biopharma Mission (NBM), showcases public-private collaboration in advanced medical technology and aligns with India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
Zoho-Backed VoxelGrids Builds India’s First Indigenous MRI ScannerOn December 25, 2025, VoxelGrids, a Zoho-backed startup, developed and deployed India’s first fully indigenous 1.5‑tesla (1.5T) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanner at the Chandrapur Cancer Care Foundation, near Nagpur, Maharashtra.What? India’s first fully indigenous 1.5 Tesla MRI scanner DevelopedBy: VoxelGridsInstalled at: Chandrapur Cancer Care Foundation, near Nagpur, MaharashtraKey Feature: Helium-free “dry magnet” MRIDeveloped under: National Biopharma Mission (NBM)About Indigenous MRI Scanner:Indigenous Medical Technology: This MRI scanner is the culmination of a 12-year mission led by VoxelGrids Founder Arjun Arunachalam to design and build an MRI system domestically, reducing India’s dependence on foreign imports.Technology: Uses a helium-free “dry magnet” design, eliminating the need for costly liquid helium coolant.Cost & Efficiency: Approximately 40% cheaper to manufacture, more energy-efficient, and lighter.Design Advantage: Compact form factor makes it suitable for small hospitals and potential mobile deployments in rural and underserved areas.Government Support: The MRI scanner, developed under the National Biopharma Mission (NBM), showcases public-private collaboration in advanced medical technology and aligns with India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
Zoho-Backed VoxelGrids Builds India’s First Indigenous MRI ScannerOn December 25, 2025, VoxelGrids, a Zoho-backed startup, developed and deployed India’s first fully indigenous 1.5‑tesla (1.5T) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanner at the Chandrap...
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