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East Bengal FC Clinched Inaugural SAFF Women’s Club Title Held in Kathmandu, NepalIn December 2025, India’s East Bengal Football Club (FC) clinched the inaugural edition of South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Women’s Club Championship 2025 title after defeating Nepal’s Armed Police Force (APF) FC by 3-0 in the final match held at Dasharath Stadium in Kathmandu, Nepal.Following this victory, East Bengal FC has now become the 1st Indian women’s FC to claim an international tournament.Tournament: SAFF Women’s Club Championship 2025 (Football)Edition: 1stVenue: Dasharath (Kathmandu, Nepal)Winner: East Bengal FC (India)1st Runner-Up: APF FC (Nepal)Prize: Silverware and USD 10,000 (winner team) and USD 5,000 (1st-runner up team)Key Details of Tournament:Organiser: The inaugural edition of the tournament was organised by SAFF from December 05 to December 20, 2025 in Nepal.Key Participants: The competition featured women’s FCs from 5 South Asian countries: India, Nepal, Pakistan (Karachi City FC), Bangladesh (Nasir Sports Academy) and Bhutan (Transport United).Prize: Nepal’s Minister for Youth and Sports Bablu Gupta presented a silverware and USD 10,000 cheque to the winning team (East Bengal FC).And, the 1st-runner up team (APF FC) received a cash prize of USD 5,000.
East Bengal FC Clinched Inaugural SAFF Women’s Club Title Held in Kathmandu, NepalIn December 2025, India’s East Bengal Football Club (FC) clinched the inaugural edition of South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Women’s Club Championship 2025 title after defeating Nepal’s Armed Police Force (APF) FC by 3-0 in the final match held at Dasharath Stadium in Kathmandu, Nepal.Following this victory, East Bengal FC has now become the 1st Indian women’s FC to claim an international tournament.Tournament: SAFF Women’s Club Championship 2025 (Football)Edition: 1stVenue: Dasharath (Kathmandu, Nepal)Winner: East Bengal FC (India)1st Runner-Up: APF FC (Nepal)Prize: Silverware and USD 10,000 (winner team) and USD 5,000 (1st-runner up team)Key Details of Tournament:Organiser: The inaugural edition of the tournament was organised by SAFF from December 05 to December 20, 2025 in Nepal.Key Participants: The competition featured women’s FCs from 5 South Asian countries: India, Nepal, Pakistan (Karachi City FC), Bangladesh (Nasir Sports Academy) and Bhutan (Transport United).Prize: Nepal’s Minister for Youth and Sports Bablu Gupta presented a silverware and USD 10,000 cheque to the winning team (East Bengal FC).And, the 1st-runner up team (APF FC) received a cash prize of USD 5,000.
East Bengal FC Clinched Inaugural SAFF Women’s Club Title Held in Kathmandu, NepalIn December 2025, India’s East Bengal Football Club (FC) clinched the inaugural edition of South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Women’s Club Championship 2025 title a...
BWF World Tour Finals 2025 held in ChinaThe 8th edition of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour 2025, officially known as the HSBC BWF World Tour, featured 29 tournaments and concluded with the season-ending HSBC BWF World Tour Finals 2025 held from 17 to 21 December 2025 in Hangzhou, People’s Republic of China.South Korea’s An Se-young won her 11th international title of 2025 in women’s singles, while France’s Christo Popov became the first French player to claim the men’s singles crown.Highlights of BWF World Tour Finals 2025:Background: The BWF introduced the BWF World Tour in 2018, replacing the Super Series (2007–2017), with five tournament levels, and the first season-ending BWF World Tour Finals were held in December 2018 at Guangzhou, China.Prize Money: A total prize pool of USD 3,000,000, distributed as per BWF regulations, with singles winners receiving USD 240,000 and doubles winners USD 252,000BWF World Tour Finals 2025 – Winners List: India at BWF World Tour Finals 2025: Bronze Medal: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won the bronze medal in men’s doubles, becoming the first Indian men’s doubles pair to medal at the BWF World Tour Finals.Indian Milestone: This achievement marked only India’s second medal in the tournament’s history after PV Sindhu’s gold in 2018.About Badminton World Federation (BWF):President – Khunying Patama LeeswadtrakulEstablished – 1934Headquarters – Kuala Lumpur
BWF World Tour Finals 2025 held in ChinaThe 8th edition of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour 2025, officially known as the HSBC BWF World Tour, featured 29 tournaments and concluded with the season-ending HSBC BWF World Tour Finals 2025 held from 17 to 21 December 2025 in Hangzhou, People’s Republic of China.South Korea’s An Se-young won her 11th international title of 2025 in women’s singles, while France’s Christo Popov became the first French player to claim the men’s singles crown.Highlights of BWF World Tour Finals 2025:Background: The BWF introduced the BWF World Tour in 2018, replacing the Super Series (2007–2017), with five tournament levels, and the first season-ending BWF World Tour Finals were held in December 2018 at Guangzhou, China.Prize Money: A total prize pool of USD 3,000,000, distributed as per BWF regulations, with singles winners receiving USD 240,000 and doubles winners USD 252,000BWF World Tour Finals 2025 – Winners List: India at BWF World Tour Finals 2025: Bronze Medal: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won the bronze medal in men’s doubles, becoming the first Indian men’s doubles pair to medal at the BWF World Tour Finals.Indian Milestone: This achievement marked only India’s second medal in the tournament’s history after PV Sindhu’s gold in 2018.About Badminton World Federation (BWF):President – Khunying Patama LeeswadtrakulEstablished – 1934Headquarters – Kuala Lumpur
BWF World Tour Finals 2025 held in ChinaThe 8th edition of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour 2025, officially known as the HSBC BWF World Tour, featured 29 tournaments and concluded with the season-ending HSBC BWF World Tour Finals 2025...
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Asian Youth Para Games Dubai 2025: India Ranks 7th with 102 Medals, Uzbekistan Tops the TableThe Asian Youth Para Games (APYG) 2025 was held from December 7 to 14, 2025, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). India ranked 7th in the medal tally with 102 medals, encompassing 36 gold, 28 silver, and 38 bronze, including boys and girls.The 2025 APYG marks the second time hosting in Dubai. Earlier, it hosted the event in 2017.Uzbekistan ranked first with 197 medals, encompassing 99 gold, 57 silver, and 41 bronze.Highlights of the Asian Youth Para Games 2025:Top 3 Countries: Iran finished the medal tally in second place with 262 medals, including 76 gold, 96 silver, 88 bronze. Iran won 104 medals in Para swimming and 82 in para-athletics.Japan secured third place with 77 medals, including 40 gold medals, 25 silver, and 12 bronze.Record Broken: The 2025 APYG witnessed the breaking of 25 records, including 9 world records and 16 Asian records, reflecting exceptional performances.India’s Medal Tally: India won medals (10 gold, 7 silver, and 11 bronze) in Para Athletics, 19 medals (8 gold, 5 silver, 6 bronze) in Para Swimming, 5 medals (1 gold, 2 silver, 2 bronze) in Para Table Tennis, 3 medals (1 silver, 2 bronze) in Para Powerlifting, and 2 medals (2 bronze) in Para Taekwondo.About Asian Paralympic Committee (APC):President – Majid Rashed (United Arab Emirates, UAE)Headquarters – Dubai, UAEEstablished – 2010
Asian Youth Para Games Dubai 2025: India Ranks 7th with 102 Medals, Uzbekistan Tops the TableThe Asian Youth Para Games (APYG) 2025 was held from December 7 to 14, 2025, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). India ranked 7th in the medal tally with 102 medals, encompassing 36 gold, 28 silver, and 38 bronze, including boys and girls.The 2025 APYG marks the second time hosting in Dubai. Earlier, it hosted the event in 2017.Uzbekistan ranked first with 197 medals, encompassing 99 gold, 57 silver, and 41 bronze.Highlights of the Asian Youth Para Games 2025:Top 3 Countries: Iran finished the medal tally in second place with 262 medals, including 76 gold, 96 silver, 88 bronze. Iran won 104 medals in Para swimming and 82 in para-athletics.Japan secured third place with 77 medals, including 40 gold medals, 25 silver, and 12 bronze.Record Broken: The 2025 APYG witnessed the breaking of 25 records, including 9 world records and 16 Asian records, reflecting exceptional performances.India’s Medal Tally: India won medals (10 gold, 7 silver, and 11 bronze) in Para Athletics, 19 medals (8 gold, 5 silver, 6 bronze) in Para Swimming, 5 medals (1 gold, 2 silver, 2 bronze) in Para Table Tennis, 3 medals (1 silver, 2 bronze) in Para Powerlifting, and 2 medals (2 bronze) in Para Taekwondo.About Asian Paralympic Committee (APC):President – Majid Rashed (United Arab Emirates, UAE)Headquarters – Dubai, UAEEstablished – 2010
Asian Youth Para Games Dubai 2025: India Ranks 7th with 102 Medals, Uzbekistan Tops the TableThe Asian Youth Para Games (APYG) 2025 was held from December 7 to 14, 2025, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). India ranked 7th in the medal tally with 1...
ISRO Completed Drogue Parachute Qualification Tests for Gaganyaan Crew ModuleIn December 2025, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully completed a series of qualification tests for drogue parachutes used in the deceleration system of the Gaganyaan Crew Module, representing a major step toward verifying the parachute system for human spaceflight.These tests were conducted from December 18-19, 2025, at the Rail Track Rocket Sled (RTRS) facility of the Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL), a Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) laboratory in Union Territory (UT) Chandigarh.What? Conducted Drogue Parachute Qualification TestsWho? ISROWhere? Rail Track Rocket Sled (RTRS) facility, TBRL (DRDO), ChandigarhPurpose: Validation of the deceleration system of the Gaganyaan Crew Module for human spaceflight.Key Details of Tests:Deceleration System: It consists of a total of 10 parachutes of 4 different types. The descent sequence starts with the deployment of two apex cover separation parachutes, removing the protective cover of the parachute compartment.This step is followed by two drogue parachutes that help in stabilizing and decelerating the module.Upon the release of the drogues, 3 pilot parachutes are deployed to extract 3 main parachutes, which further decelerate the crew module to ensure a safe touchdown.Key Supporters: The tests were conducted with the support and participation from ISRO’s Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC); DRDO’s Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment (ADRDE) and TBRL.Gaganyaan Mission: ISRO is expected to send 3-member Indian crew into Lower Earth Orbit (LEO) under the Gaganyaan Mission in 2027.The crew will travel at an altitude of 400 kilometers (kms) for a 3-day expedition and ensure safe re-entry and recovery in the Indian Ocean.
ISRO Completed Drogue Parachute Qualification Tests for Gaganyaan Crew ModuleIn December 2025, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully completed a series of qualification tests for drogue parachutes used in the deceleration system of the Gaganyaan Crew Module, representing a major step toward verifying the parachute system for human spaceflight.These tests were conducted from December 18-19, 2025, at the Rail Track Rocket Sled (RTRS) facility of the Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL), a Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) laboratory in Union Territory (UT) Chandigarh.What? Conducted Drogue Parachute Qualification TestsWho? ISROWhere? Rail Track Rocket Sled (RTRS) facility, TBRL (DRDO), ChandigarhPurpose: Validation of the deceleration system of the Gaganyaan Crew Module for human spaceflight.Key Details of Tests:Deceleration System: It consists of a total of 10 parachutes of 4 different types. The descent sequence starts with the deployment of two apex cover separation parachutes, removing the protective cover of the parachute compartment.This step is followed by two drogue parachutes that help in stabilizing and decelerating the module.Upon the release of the drogues, 3 pilot parachutes are deployed to extract 3 main parachutes, which further decelerate the crew module to ensure a safe touchdown.Key Supporters: The tests were conducted with the support and participation from ISRO’s Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC); DRDO’s Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment (ADRDE) and TBRL.Gaganyaan Mission: ISRO is expected to send 3-member Indian crew into Lower Earth Orbit (LEO) under the Gaganyaan Mission in 2027.The crew will travel at an altitude of 400 kilometers (kms) for a 3-day expedition and ensure safe re-entry and recovery in the Indian Ocean.
ISRO Completed Drogue Parachute Qualification Tests for Gaganyaan Crew ModuleIn December 2025, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully completed a series of qualification tests for drogue parachutes used in the deceleration system of t...
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Indian Navy Decommissions ‘INS Sindhughosh’ After 40 Years of Distinguished ServiceIn December 2025, the Indian Navy(IN) has formally decommissioned ‘Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sindhughosh’, the lead submarine of the Sindhughosh class, after 40 years of service to the nation, during a ceremony held at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai, Maharashtra.What? Decommissioning of INS SindhughoshYears of Service: 40 YearsDecommissioned at? Naval Dockyard (Mumbai, Maharashtra)Originally Commissioned: On April 30, 1986Variant: Soviet Kilo-class diesel-electric (Project 877EKM)Acquired from: RussiaSuccessor: 6 Kalvari-class (Scorpene) submarines, built by MDLAbout Decommissioning Ceremony:Presided by: The decommissioning ceremony was presided by Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief (FOCINC) of Western Naval Command (WNC).Decommissioned under: The submarine was decommissioned under the command of Lieutenant Commander (Lt. Cdr) Rajat Sharma.Guest of Honour: Captain KR Ajrekar (retd.), the second Commanding Officer of the submarine, attended the event as the Guest of Honour.About INS Sindhughosh:Background: The submarine was commissioned into the IN on April 30, 1986 under the command of later Commander KC Varghese.Variant: INS Sindhughosh is a variant of the Soviet Kilo-class diesel-electric boats, acquired by the Government of India (GoI) under Project 877EKM from Russia.Key Enhancements: During the service, IN upgraded the INS Submarine to extend its relevance in modern naval warfare like: mid-life refits at the Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL)in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh (AP) incorporated systems like: Panchiki Sound Navigation and Ranging (SONAR) and automated torpedo countermeasures.Successor: It has been replaced by the 6 Kalvari-class (Scorpene) submarine, built indigenously by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) under the Project 75I.About Indian Navy (IN):Chief of Naval Staff (CoNS)- Admiral Dinesh Kumar (DK) TripathiHeadquarters- New Delhi, DelhiEstablished- 1950
Indian Navy Decommissions ‘INS Sindhughosh’ After 40 Years of Distinguished ServiceIn December 2025, the Indian Navy(IN) has formally decommissioned ‘Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sindhughosh’, the lead submarine of the Sindhughosh class, after 40 years of service to the nation, during a ceremony held at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai, Maharashtra.What? Decommissioning of INS SindhughoshYears of Service: 40 YearsDecommissioned at? Naval Dockyard (Mumbai, Maharashtra)Originally Commissioned: On April 30, 1986Variant: Soviet Kilo-class diesel-electric (Project 877EKM)Acquired from: RussiaSuccessor: 6 Kalvari-class (Scorpene) submarines, built by MDLAbout Decommissioning Ceremony:Presided by: The decommissioning ceremony was presided by Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief (FOCINC) of Western Naval Command (WNC).Decommissioned under: The submarine was decommissioned under the command of Lieutenant Commander (Lt. Cdr) Rajat Sharma.Guest of Honour: Captain KR Ajrekar (retd.), the second Commanding Officer of the submarine, attended the event as the Guest of Honour.About INS Sindhughosh:Background: The submarine was commissioned into the IN on April 30, 1986 under the command of later Commander KC Varghese.Variant: INS Sindhughosh is a variant of the Soviet Kilo-class diesel-electric boats, acquired by the Government of India (GoI) under Project 877EKM from Russia.Key Enhancements: During the service, IN upgraded the INS Submarine to extend its relevance in modern naval warfare like: mid-life refits at the Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL)in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh (AP) incorporated systems like: Panchiki Sound Navigation and Ranging (SONAR) and automated torpedo countermeasures.Successor: It has been replaced by the 6 Kalvari-class (Scorpene) submarine, built indigenously by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) under the Project 75I.About Indian Navy (IN):Chief of Naval Staff (CoNS)- Admiral Dinesh Kumar (DK) TripathiHeadquarters- New Delhi, DelhiEstablished- 1950
Indian Navy Decommissions ‘INS Sindhughosh’ After 40 Years of Distinguished ServiceIn December 2025, the Indian Navy(IN) has formally decommissioned ‘Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sindhughosh’, the lead submarine of the Sindhughosh class, after 40 years of...
South Indian Bank Launches ‘RuPay SIB Paytag’On December 20, 2025, South Indian Bank (SIB) launched the ‘RuPay SIB Paytag Sticker’,a contactless RuPay payment tag for Point-of-Sale (POS) and E-commerce (electronic commerce) transactions, enabling secure, fast payments without the need for a physical card.What? Launch of RuPay SIB PaytagWho? South Indian Bank (SIB)Purpose: Enable secure, fast, contactless paymentsNetwork: RuPayTechnology: Near Field Communication (NFC)About RuPay SIB Paytag:Overview: It is a small wearable or contactless payment tag that works like a debit card without physically swiping or inserting it at a terminal. The Paytag is in formats such as Sticker and Wearable tags or keychains.Technology: It uses Near Field Communication (NFC) technology to make tap-to-pay transactions quickly and securely at contactless POS terminals.Key Features: For payments above Rs.5,000 and up to Rs.1,00,000 on POS or online, Personal Identification Number (PIN) authentication is required.The Paytag supports everyday spending up to Rs.1,00,000 and enables e‑commerce payments using the sticker by entering the card number, expiry date, and Card Verification Value (CVV) through the SIB Mirror+ application(app).The Paytag Sticker cannot be used for Automated Teller Machine (ATM) cash withdrawals.
South Indian Bank Launches ‘RuPay SIB Paytag’On December 20, 2025, South Indian Bank (SIB) launched the ‘RuPay SIB Paytag Sticker’,a contactless RuPay payment tag for Point-of-Sale (POS) and E-commerce (electronic commerce) transactions, enabling secure, fast payments without the need for a physical card.What? Launch of RuPay SIB PaytagWho? South Indian Bank (SIB)Purpose: Enable secure, fast, contactless paymentsNetwork: RuPayTechnology: Near Field Communication (NFC)About RuPay SIB Paytag:Overview: It is a small wearable or contactless payment tag that works like a debit card without physically swiping or inserting it at a terminal. The Paytag is in formats such as Sticker and Wearable tags or keychains.Technology: It uses Near Field Communication (NFC) technology to make tap-to-pay transactions quickly and securely at contactless POS terminals.Key Features: For payments above Rs.5,000 and up to Rs.1,00,000 on POS or online, Personal Identification Number (PIN) authentication is required.The Paytag supports everyday spending up to Rs.1,00,000 and enables e‑commerce payments using the sticker by entering the card number, expiry date, and Card Verification Value (CVV) through the SIB Mirror+ application(app).The Paytag Sticker cannot be used for Automated Teller Machine (ATM) cash withdrawals.
South Indian Bank Launches ‘RuPay SIB Paytag’On December 20, 2025, South Indian Bank (SIB) launched the ‘RuPay SIB Paytag Sticker’,a contactless RuPay payment tag for Point-of-Sale (POS) and E-commerce (electronic commerce) transactions, enabling sec...
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Mswipe Technologies Receives Final PA Licence from RBI In December 2025, digital payments firm Mswipe Technologies Private Limited received the final Payment Aggregator (PA) licence from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), allowing it to offer both online and offline merchant payment acceptance under a single regulatory framework.What? Receives Payment Aggregator (PA) licenceLicence Granted To: Mswipe Technologies Private LimitedGranted By: Reserve Bank of India (RBI)Business Expansion: Online and offline payments, cross-border transactionsOther Licences: Holds in-principle PPI licence and NBFC licence .About Approval of PA Licence:Scope: The licence authorises Mswipe to onboard merchants, aggregate multiple payment instruments across online, offline, and hybrid environments, and facilitate both inward and outward cross-border transactions.Omnichannel: Enables payment acceptance through e-commerce websites, mobile applications (app), and physical storefronts.Other Licences: Mswipe Technologies also holds an in-principle Prepaid Payment Instrument (PPI) licence and a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) licence obtained in 2022.Industry: Places Mswipe among a select group of fully authorised PAs such as Paytm, Razorpay, Pine Labs, Easebuzz, PayU, and Airpay.
Mswipe Technologies Receives Final PA Licence from RBI In December 2025, digital payments firm Mswipe Technologies Private Limited received the final Payment Aggregator (PA) licence from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), allowing it to offer both online and offline merchant payment acceptance under a single regulatory framework.What? Receives Payment Aggregator (PA) licenceLicence Granted To: Mswipe Technologies Private LimitedGranted By: Reserve Bank of India (RBI)Business Expansion: Online and offline payments, cross-border transactionsOther Licences: Holds in-principle PPI licence and NBFC licence .About Approval of PA Licence:Scope: The licence authorises Mswipe to onboard merchants, aggregate multiple payment instruments across online, offline, and hybrid environments, and facilitate both inward and outward cross-border transactions.Omnichannel: Enables payment acceptance through e-commerce websites, mobile applications (app), and physical storefronts.Other Licences: Mswipe Technologies also holds an in-principle Prepaid Payment Instrument (PPI) licence and a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) licence obtained in 2022.Industry: Places Mswipe among a select group of fully authorised PAs such as Paytm, Razorpay, Pine Labs, Easebuzz, PayU, and Airpay.
Mswipe Technologies Receives Final PA Licence from RBI In December 2025, digital payments firm Mswipe Technologies Private Limited received the final Payment Aggregator (PA) licence from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), allowing it to offer both onli...
11th COSP to UN Convention Against Corruption Held in Doha, QatarThe 11th edition of the Conference of the State Parties (COSP-11)to the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC), the world’s largest anti-corruption conference was held from December 15 – 19, 2025 in Doha, Qatar.The 5-day long conference was hosted by the State of Qatar in collaboration with the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).Event: COSP to the UN Convention Against CorruptionEdition: 11thHeld in: Doha, QatarCo-Hosted by:The Government of Qatar and UNODCKey Outcome: Adoption of Doha Declaration 2025 (using digital technologies like AI against global corruption practices)Outcome: Doha Declaration 2025 + 11 resolutions adoptedKey Highlights of the Conference:Presided by: The conference was presided by Hamad bin Nasser Al-Misnad from Qatar.Key Outcome: The conference concluded successfully with the adoption of the ‘Doha Declaration 2025: strengthening international cooperation and technical assistance and seizing the opportunities provided by Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems in preventing and combating corruption’.The declaration urges the member states to leverage digital technologies, including AI, to bolster global law enforcement cooperation in cross border corruption and to enhance accuracy, efficiency and objectivity of national efforts to measure corruption risks.It emphasizes the use of digital technologies developed by expert networks, including through the UNODC Global Operational Network of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities (GlobE Network), to ensure secure and instant exchange of information.Other Key Resolutions: Other than Doha declaration, the conference adopted 11 resolutions on a wide range of issues related to corruption.These resolutions focus on improving transparency in the funding of political parties, candidates for elected public offices, and electoral campaigns, among others.Next Session: 12th COSP in Uzbekistan.
11th COSP to UN Convention Against Corruption Held in Doha, QatarThe 11th edition of the Conference of the State Parties (COSP-11)to the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC), the world’s largest anti-corruption conference was held from December 15 – 19, 2025 in Doha, Qatar.The 5-day long conference was hosted by the State of Qatar in collaboration with the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).Event: COSP to the UN Convention Against CorruptionEdition: 11thHeld in: Doha, QatarCo-Hosted by:The Government of Qatar and UNODCKey Outcome: Adoption of Doha Declaration 2025 (using digital technologies like AI against global corruption practices)Outcome: Doha Declaration 2025 + 11 resolutions adoptedKey Highlights of the Conference:Presided by: The conference was presided by Hamad bin Nasser Al-Misnad from Qatar.Key Outcome: The conference concluded successfully with the adoption of the ‘Doha Declaration 2025: strengthening international cooperation and technical assistance and seizing the opportunities provided by Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems in preventing and combating corruption’.The declaration urges the member states to leverage digital technologies, including AI, to bolster global law enforcement cooperation in cross border corruption and to enhance accuracy, efficiency and objectivity of national efforts to measure corruption risks.It emphasizes the use of digital technologies developed by expert networks, including through the UNODC Global Operational Network of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities (GlobE Network), to ensure secure and instant exchange of information.Other Key Resolutions: Other than Doha declaration, the conference adopted 11 resolutions on a wide range of issues related to corruption.These resolutions focus on improving transparency in the funding of political parties, candidates for elected public offices, and electoral campaigns, among others.Next Session: 12th COSP in Uzbekistan.
11th COSP to UN Convention Against Corruption Held in Doha, QatarThe 11th edition of the Conference of the State Parties (COSP-11)to the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC), the world’s largest anti-corruption conference was held fr...
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India Achieves 20% Ethanol Blending with Petrol in November 2025 In December 2025, the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoPNG) announced that India achieved 20% ethanol blending in petrol in November 2025, achieving the target ahead of the original 2030 goal under the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme.What? India achieved 20% ethanol blending in petrol in November 2025Announced by: MoPNGProgramme: Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) ProgrammeOriginal Target : 2030India’s Ethanol Blending and Supply Update:Ethanol Blending: In November 2025, ethanol blending in petrol reached 20%, up from 19.97% in October, with PSU OMCs receiving 45.5 crore litres and 77.8 crore litres in storage.Feedstock Allocation: To support the 20% ethanol blending target by October 2026, the government approved 52 Lakh Tonnes(LT) of surplus Food Corporation of India (FCI) rice for ethanol production for Ethanol Supply Year(ESY)2024‑25 and 2025‑26, and 40 LT of sugar for ESY 2024‑25.Ethanol Supply: For ESY 2025‑26 (November–October), 100 crore litres are scheduled for November 2025, 200 crore litres for December 2025–January 2026, and the remaining supply is planned as 280 crore litres (February–April), 250 crore litres (May–July), and 220 crore litres (August–October).
India Achieves 20% Ethanol Blending with Petrol in November 2025 In December 2025, the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoPNG) announced that India achieved 20% ethanol blending in petrol in November 2025, achieving the target ahead of the original 2030 goal under the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme.What? India achieved 20% ethanol blending in petrol in November 2025Announced by: MoPNGProgramme: Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) ProgrammeOriginal Target : 2030India’s Ethanol Blending and Supply Update:Ethanol Blending: In November 2025, ethanol blending in petrol reached 20%, up from 19.97% in October, with PSU OMCs receiving 45.5 crore litres and 77.8 crore litres in storage.Feedstock Allocation: To support the 20% ethanol blending target by October 2026, the government approved 52 Lakh Tonnes(LT) of surplus Food Corporation of India (FCI) rice for ethanol production for Ethanol Supply Year(ESY)2024‑25 and 2025‑26, and 40 LT of sugar for ESY 2024‑25.Ethanol Supply: For ESY 2025‑26 (November–October), 100 crore litres are scheduled for November 2025, 200 crore litres for December 2025–January 2026, and the remaining supply is planned as 280 crore litres (February–April), 250 crore litres (May–July), and 220 crore litres (August–October).
India Achieves 20% Ethanol Blending with Petrol in November 2025 In December 2025, the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoPNG) announced that India achieved 20% ethanol blending in petrol in November 2025, achieving the target ahead of the origin...
GoI to Set Up Bureau of Port Security to Boost Port, Vessel SecurityIn December 2025, Union Minister Amit Shah, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) convened a high-level meeting for the formation of a dedicated body, the Bureau of Port Security (BoPS), aimed to improve the security of vessels, and port facilities across the country.The meeting, held in New Delhi(Delhi), was attended by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) and Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu, Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA).What? Formation of Bureau of Port Security (BoPS)Announced by: Union Minister Amit Shah, MHAFormation: Statutory BodyUnder: Merchant Shipping Act, 2025Head by: DG Rank senior IPS OfficerAdministered by: MoPSWCISF will Work as: RSOAbout BoPS:Statutory Body: The newly announced body will be established as a statutory body under the provisions of Section 13 of the new Merchant Shipping Act, 2025.Administered by: BoPS, modelled on the lines of the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), will work under the MoPSW.Head: As per the MHA, Director General (DG) of the rank of an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer at Pay Level-15, will head the BoPS.Key Functions: The body will manage security information for ports and vessels, emphasizing cybersecurity and safeguarding port Information Technology (IT) infrastructure.Role of CISF:The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), designated as a Recognised Security Organisation (RSO), will assess port security, prepare security plans, and train Private Security Agencies (PSAs).
GoI to Set Up Bureau of Port Security to Boost Port, Vessel SecurityIn December 2025, Union Minister Amit Shah, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) convened a high-level meeting for the formation of a dedicated body, the Bureau of Port Security (BoPS), aimed to improve the security of vessels, and port facilities across the country.The meeting, held in New Delhi(Delhi), was attended by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) and Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu, Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA).What? Formation of Bureau of Port Security (BoPS)Announced by: Union Minister Amit Shah, MHAFormation: Statutory BodyUnder: Merchant Shipping Act, 2025Head by: DG Rank senior IPS OfficerAdministered by: MoPSWCISF will Work as: RSOAbout BoPS:Statutory Body: The newly announced body will be established as a statutory body under the provisions of Section 13 of the new Merchant Shipping Act, 2025.Administered by: BoPS, modelled on the lines of the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), will work under the MoPSW.Head: As per the MHA, Director General (DG) of the rank of an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer at Pay Level-15, will head the BoPS.Key Functions: The body will manage security information for ports and vessels, emphasizing cybersecurity and safeguarding port Information Technology (IT) infrastructure.Role of CISF:The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), designated as a Recognised Security Organisation (RSO), will assess port security, prepare security plans, and train Private Security Agencies (PSAs).
GoI to Set Up Bureau of Port Security to Boost Port, Vessel SecurityIn December 2025, Union Minister Amit Shah, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) convened a high-level meeting for the formation of a dedicated body, the Bureau of Port Security (BoPS), ai...
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