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NHAI Launched India’s First Wildlife-Safe Road on NH-45 in Madhya PradeshIn December 2025, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), under Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), launched India’s first ‘wildlife-safe road’ on a 2-kilometre (km) ghat section of the 11.96-km Hiran–Sindoor stretch of National Highway 45 (NH-45) in Madhya Pradesh (MP).The initiative aims to reduce animal-vehicle collisions while ensuring smooth highway connectivity through ecologically sensitive zones.What? India’s first wildlife-safe road on NH-45Where? Hiran–Sindoor section, Madhya Pradesh.Launched by: NHAIFeatures: Red table-top markings, 25 underpasses, fencing, speed detectors, camerasWildlife: Tigers, deer, sambar, jackals.Cost: Rs 122 crore.Policy: Green Highways Policy, 2015.About NH-45 Wildlife Safety Project:Project Details: A 11.96 km stretch between Bhopal–Jabalpur on NH-45, costing Rs.122 crore and targeted for completion by 2025, focuses on road safety, wildlife protection, and tourism growth.Location: The Hiran–Sindoor section of NH-45, around 60 km from Jabalpur, passes through the Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve (VDTR) and near Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary(WLS).Wildlife Species: Habitat of tigers, deer, sambar, jackals, and other wildlife.Red Markings: 5-millimeter (mm)hot-applied thermoplastic red surface with raised chequered texture, inspired by Dubai’s Sheikh Zayed Road, laid over a 2 km ghat section to slow vehicles in wildlife zones.Wildlife Infrastructure: Includes 25 underpasses, 8-ft iron fencing, wildlife cameras, and speed detection devices.Policy Alignment: Implemented under MoRTH’s 2015 Green Highways Policy to ensure sustainable and wildlife-friendly highway development.
NHAI Launched India’s First Wildlife-Safe Road on NH-45 in Madhya PradeshIn December 2025, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), under Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), launched India’s first ‘wildlife-safe road’ on a 2-kilometre (km) ghat section of the 11.96-km Hiran–Sindoor stretch of National Highway 45 (NH-45) in Madhya Pradesh (MP).The initiative aims to reduce animal-vehicle collisions while ensuring smooth highway connectivity through ecologically sensitive zones.What? India’s first wildlife-safe road on NH-45Where? Hiran–Sindoor section, Madhya Pradesh.Launched by: NHAIFeatures: Red table-top markings, 25 underpasses, fencing, speed detectors, camerasWildlife: Tigers, deer, sambar, jackals.Cost: Rs 122 crore.Policy: Green Highways Policy, 2015.About NH-45 Wildlife Safety Project:Project Details: A 11.96 km stretch between Bhopal–Jabalpur on NH-45, costing Rs.122 crore and targeted for completion by 2025, focuses on road safety, wildlife protection, and tourism growth.Location: The Hiran–Sindoor section of NH-45, around 60 km from Jabalpur, passes through the Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve (VDTR) and near Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary(WLS).Wildlife Species: Habitat of tigers, deer, sambar, jackals, and other wildlife.Red Markings: 5-millimeter (mm)hot-applied thermoplastic red surface with raised chequered texture, inspired by Dubai’s Sheikh Zayed Road, laid over a 2 km ghat section to slow vehicles in wildlife zones.Wildlife Infrastructure: Includes 25 underpasses, 8-ft iron fencing, wildlife cameras, and speed detection devices.Policy Alignment: Implemented under MoRTH’s 2015 Green Highways Policy to ensure sustainable and wildlife-friendly highway development.
NHAI Launched India’s First Wildlife-Safe Road on NH-45 in Madhya PradeshIn December 2025, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), under Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), launched India’s first ‘wildlife-safe road’ on a 2-kilo...
AFMS Launches India’s First AI Diabetic Retinopathy ScreeningIn December 2025, the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS), in collaboration with the Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences (RPC) at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), and the eHealth AI Unit of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW), launched India’s first Artificial Intelligence (AI)–driven community screening programme for Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) at Army Hospital (Research & Referral), New Delhi, Delhi.The initiative was inaugurated by Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin, Director General (DG) of the AFMS, along with Professor Radhika Tandon, Chief of RPC, AIIMS.What? AI-based community screening for Diabetic RetinopathyLaunched by: AFMS, RPC–AIIMS, MoHFW (eHealth AI Unit)Inaugurated By: urgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin & Prof. Radhika TandonPilot Locations: 7 locations including Pune, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Dharamshala, Gaya, Jorhat, KochiTechnology Platform: MadhuNetrAI (AIIMS-developed AI tool)About Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Programme:Objective: Use AI for early, large-scale detection of diabetic retinopathy in underserved areas and generate real-time disease data to support national health planning.Technology: Powered by MadhuNetrAI, a web-based AI tool by RPC, AIIMS, that automatically analyses retinal images from handheld fundus cameras for screening, grading, and triaging.Empowerment: Validated on 3,000–4,000 retinal images with over 95% accuracy, enabling medical staff to perform community-level screenings without on-site ophthalmologists.Pilot Phase: Implemented across seven strategically selected sites Pune (Maharashtra), Mumbai (Maharashtra), Bengaluru (Karnataka), Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh, HP), Gaya (Bihar), Jorhat (Assam), and Kochi (Kerala) representing metropolitan, rural, hilly, coastal, and remote regions.
AFMS Launches India’s First AI Diabetic Retinopathy ScreeningIn December 2025, the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS), in collaboration with the Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences (RPC) at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), and the eHealth AI Unit of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW), launched India’s first Artificial Intelligence (AI)–driven community screening programme for Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) at Army Hospital (Research & Referral), New Delhi, Delhi.The initiative was inaugurated by Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin, Director General (DG) of the AFMS, along with Professor Radhika Tandon, Chief of RPC, AIIMS.What? AI-based community screening for Diabetic RetinopathyLaunched by: AFMS, RPC–AIIMS, MoHFW (eHealth AI Unit)Inaugurated By: urgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin & Prof. Radhika TandonPilot Locations: 7 locations including Pune, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Dharamshala, Gaya, Jorhat, KochiTechnology Platform: MadhuNetrAI (AIIMS-developed AI tool)About Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Programme:Objective: Use AI for early, large-scale detection of diabetic retinopathy in underserved areas and generate real-time disease data to support national health planning.Technology: Powered by MadhuNetrAI, a web-based AI tool by RPC, AIIMS, that automatically analyses retinal images from handheld fundus cameras for screening, grading, and triaging.Empowerment: Validated on 3,000–4,000 retinal images with over 95% accuracy, enabling medical staff to perform community-level screenings without on-site ophthalmologists.Pilot Phase: Implemented across seven strategically selected sites Pune (Maharashtra), Mumbai (Maharashtra), Bengaluru (Karnataka), Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh, HP), Gaya (Bihar), Jorhat (Assam), and Kochi (Kerala) representing metropolitan, rural, hilly, coastal, and remote regions.
AFMS Launches India’s First AI Diabetic Retinopathy ScreeningIn December 2025, the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS), in collaboration with the Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences (RPC) at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AI...
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India and Argentina Signed ICAR-INTA Work Plan 2025-2027 to Strengthen Agricultural CollaborationIn December 2025, India and Argentina have formalized a bilateral Work Plan for 2025–2027 between the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and Argentina’s National Institute of Agricultural Technology (INTA) to deepen cooperation in agricultural research, technology exchange, and capacity building.The agreement was exchanged by Dr. Mangi Lal Jat, Secretary of the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare(MoAFW) and Director General (DG) of ICAR, and Mariano Augustin Caucino, Ambassador of Argentina to India, in New Delhi, Delhi.What? MoU SignedBetween: ICAR(India) and INTA(Argentina)For: Bilateral Work Plan for 2025–2027Purpose: Strengthen bilateral cooperation in agricultural research, technology exchangeKey Focus Areas: Resource Management; Biotechnology & Livestock; Digital & Mechanization; Value Chains & Biosafety; Plant & Animal Health.About ICAR-INTA Work Plan 2025–2027:Objective: Strengthen bilateral cooperation in agricultural research, technology exchange, capacity building, and sustainable farming practices.Agricultural Cooperation: Resource Management: Collaborate on soil, water, nutrient management, and sustainable agronomy practices like zero tillage, micro-irrigation, and crop diversification.Biotechnology & Livestock: Research improved crop varieties and livestock breeds while implementing precision farming and veterinary diagnostics.Digital & Mechanization: Use technology, farm management tools, drones, and mechanization equipment for efficient agriculture.Value Chains & Biosafety: Develop oilseeds, pulses, horticulture, post-harvest management, and ensure safe handling of crops and livestock.Implementation Strategies: Collaborate on crop and livestock research, germplasm exchange, expert workshops, and training in horticulture, post-harvest management, precision livestock, digital agriculture, and waste-to-wealth practices.Plant & Animal Health: Develop region-specific Foot-and-Mouth Disease(FMD) elimination strategies and share best practices for locust management.About Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR):ICAR is an autonomous organisation under the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE ), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare(MoA&FW).Director General (DG) – Dr. Mangi Lal JatHeadquarters – New Delhi, DelhiEstablished – 1929
MoSPI: India’s Unemployment Rate Declines to 4.7% in November 2025In December 2025, the National Statistical Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) Monthly Bulletin – November 2025, which is 8th in series.As per the report, Unemployment Rate (UR) among persons aged 15 years and above declined to 4.7% in November 2025, the lowest level since April 2025 (5.1%).The PLFS monthly estimates are based on information collected from a total of 3, 73,229 persons surveyed including 2,13,337 from rural and 1,59,892 persons from urban areas of the country.What? Release of PLFS Monthly Bulletin November, 2025Released by: NSO, MoSPIUR: 4.7% (Overall), 3.9% (Rural) and 6.5% (urban)Significance: Lowest UR since April 2025LFPR: 55.8%WPR: 53.2%Survey Sample: 3,73,229 personsKey Findings:Area-Specific UR: The report further showed that rural UR dropped to a new low of 3.9%, while the urban UR decreased to 6.5%.Gender-Specific UR: The overall UR for females decreased to 4.8% (in November 2025) compared to 5.4% (in October 2025).Similarly, the UR for males declined to 4.6% (in November 2025) over 5.1% recorded in the last month.LFPR: The overall Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) for individuals aged 15 and above increased to a 7-month high of 55.8% (in November 2025).This increase was mainly driven by LFPR of rural areas, where it increased to 58.6% (in November 2025) compared to 58.0% (April 2025) and 57.8% (in October 2025).In contrast to rural LFPR, the urban LFPR declined slightly from 50.5% to 50.4%.The over female LFPR increased from 32.0% (in June 2025) to 35.1% (in November 2025) due to higher LFPR in rural areas (39.7%), while urban female LFPR remained relatively stable (25.5%).WPR: The overall Worker Population Ratio (WPR) for individuals aged 15 years and above, increased from 52.5% (in October 2025) to 53.2% (in November 2025).In rural areas, WPR increased to 56.3% in November 2025 and Urban WPR remained largely stable.Important Terms:WPR: It is defined as the percentage of employed persons in the population.LFPR: It is defined as the percentage of persons in the labour force i.e. working or seeking or available for work, in the population.
MoSPI: India’s Unemployment Rate Declines to 4.7% in November 2025In December 2025, the National Statistical Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) Monthly Bulletin – November 2025, which is 8th in series.As per the report, Unemployment Rate (UR) among persons aged 15 years and above declined to 4.7% in November 2025, the lowest level since April 2025 (5.1%).The PLFS monthly estimates are based on information collected from a total of 3, 73,229 persons surveyed including 2,13,337 from rural and 1,59,892 persons from urban areas of the country.What? Release of PLFS Monthly Bulletin November, 2025Released by: NSO, MoSPIUR: 4.7% (Overall), 3.9% (Rural) and 6.5% (urban)Significance: Lowest UR since April 2025LFPR: 55.8%WPR: 53.2%Survey Sample: 3,73,229 personsKey Findings:Area-Specific UR: The report further showed that rural UR dropped to a new low of 3.9%, while the urban UR decreased to 6.5%.Gender-Specific UR: The overall UR for females decreased to 4.8% (in November 2025) compared to 5.4% (in October 2025).Similarly, the UR for males declined to 4.6% (in November 2025) over 5.1% recorded in the last month.LFPR: The overall Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) for individuals aged 15 and above increased to a 7-month high of 55.8% (in November 2025).This increase was mainly driven by LFPR of rural areas, where it increased to 58.6% (in November 2025) compared to 58.0% (April 2025) and 57.8% (in October 2025).In contrast to rural LFPR, the urban LFPR declined slightly from 50.5% to 50.4%.The over female LFPR increased from 32.0% (in June 2025) to 35.1% (in November 2025) due to higher LFPR in rural areas (39.7%), while urban female LFPR remained relatively stable (25.5%).WPR: The overall Worker Population Ratio (WPR) for individuals aged 15 years and above, increased from 52.5% (in October 2025) to 53.2% (in November 2025).In rural areas, WPR increased to 56.3% in November 2025 and Urban WPR remained largely stable.Important Terms:WPR: It is defined as the percentage of employed persons in the population.LFPR: It is defined as the percentage of persons in the labour force i.e. working or seeking or available for work, in the population.
MoSPI: India’s Unemployment Rate Declines to 4.7% in November 2025In December 2025, the National Statistical Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) Monthly B...
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Overview of Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella’s Visit to India from December 10 to 12, 2025Satya Nadella, chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Microsoft Corporation, visited India from December 10 to 12, 2025, marking his second visit to India in 2025, with engagements in New Delhi (Delhi), Mumbai (Maharashtra), and Bengaluru (Karnataka).Highlights of Satya Nadella’s Visit to India:Meeting with PM: On December 10, 2025, he met Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi in New Delhi, Delhi.AI Investment: He announced a USD 17.5 billion investment(around Rs 1.58 lakh crore) in India over four years (2026 to 2029) to strengthen Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure and develop an AI-ready workforce.MoU Signed: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Ministry of Labour and Employment (MoL&E), and Microsoft in the presence of Union Minister Dr. Manusukh Mandaviya, MoL&E.Under the agreement, Microsoft will help bring over 15,000 employers and partners from its global network onto the National Career Service (NCS) platform.Deployment of Copilot & AI Technologies: On December 11, 2025, Microsoft partnered with Indian Information Technology (IT) companies such as Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys, Wipro, and Cognizant to accelerate the deployment of Microsoft Copilot and agentic AI technologies across enterprise functions within India and globally in Bengaluru.As part of the partnership, each company will deploy over 50,000 Microsoft Copilot licenses, bringing the total to over 200,000 licenses.About Microsoft:Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Satya NadellaHeadquarters – Washington, the United States of America (USA)Established – 1975
Overview of Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella’s Visit to India from December 10 to 12, 2025Satya Nadella, chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Microsoft Corporation, visited India from December 10 to 12, 2025, marking his second visit to India in 2025, with engagements in New Delhi (Delhi), Mumbai (Maharashtra), and Bengaluru (Karnataka).Highlights of Satya Nadella’s Visit to India:Meeting with PM: On December 10, 2025, he met Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi in New Delhi, Delhi.AI Investment: He announced a USD 17.5 billion investment(around Rs 1.58 lakh crore) in India over four years (2026 to 2029) to strengthen Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure and develop an AI-ready workforce.MoU Signed: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Ministry of Labour and Employment (MoL&E), and Microsoft in the presence of Union Minister Dr. Manusukh Mandaviya, MoL&E.Under the agreement, Microsoft will help bring over 15,000 employers and partners from its global network onto the National Career Service (NCS) platform.Deployment of Copilot & AI Technologies: On December 11, 2025, Microsoft partnered with Indian Information Technology (IT) companies such as Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys, Wipro, and Cognizant to accelerate the deployment of Microsoft Copilot and agentic AI technologies across enterprise functions within India and globally in Bengaluru.As part of the partnership, each company will deploy over 50,000 Microsoft Copilot licenses, bringing the total to over 200,000 licenses.About Microsoft:Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Satya NadellaHeadquarters – Washington, the United States of America (USA)Established – 1975
Overview of Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella’s Visit to India from December 10 to 12, 2025Satya Nadella, chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Microsoft Corporation, visited India from December 10 to 12, 2025, marking his second visit to India in ...
Former MP Ram Vilas Das Vedanti Passed Away On 15 December 2025, Ram Vilas Das Vedanti, former Member of Parliament (MP) and a key figure of the Ram Janmabhoomi movement, passed away at Gudhwa in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh (MP), at the age of 67. He was born on 7 October 1958 in Rewa, MP.What? Former MP Ram Vilas Das Vedanti Passed AwayWhere? Rewa, Madhya PradeshPositions Held:Executive President, Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Nyas;Two-time Lok Sabha MP (Machhlishahr 1996; Pratapgarh 1998).
Former MP Ram Vilas Das Vedanti Passed Away On 15 December 2025, Ram Vilas Das Vedanti, former Member of Parliament (MP) and a key figure of the Ram Janmabhoomi movement, passed away at Gudhwa in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh (MP), at the age of 67. He was born on 7 October 1958 in Rewa, MP.What? Former MP Ram Vilas Das Vedanti Passed AwayWhere? Rewa, Madhya PradeshPositions Held:Executive President, Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Nyas;Two-time Lok Sabha MP (Machhlishahr 1996; Pratapgarh 1998).
Former MP Ram Vilas Das Vedanti Passed Away On 15 December 2025, Ram Vilas Das Vedanti, former Member of Parliament (MP) and a key figure of the Ram Janmabhoomi movement, passed away at Gudhwa in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh (MP), at the age of 67. He was bo...
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ACC Approved Appointment of Ravi Ranjan as MD of SBIIn December 2025, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), chaired by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, has approved the proposal of Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance (MoF), for the appointment of Ravi Ranjan as Managing Director (MD) of State Bank of India (SBI), India’s largest Public Sector Bank (PSB).Rajiv Ranjan, who was previously serving as Deputy MD (DMD)of SBI, succeeded Vinay M. Tonse whose tenure expired on November 30, 2025.What? Appointment of MD of SBIWho? Rajiv RanjanAppointment Approved by: ACC, chaired by PM Narendra ModiEffective from: December 15, 2025Name Proposed by: DFS, MoFPredecessor: Vinay M. TonseTerm: Until his Superannuation on September 30, 2028 or until further orders, whichever is earlierKey Details of Appointment:Effective From: Following the approval of ACC, DFS officially notified the appointment of Ranjan as new MD of SBI with effect from December 15, 2025.Tenure: As per the official notification, issued by DFS in exercise of powers under the State Bank of India (SBI Act, 1955), Ranjan will hold this post until his superannuation on September 30, 2028, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.Key Functions as MD: After assuming charge as MD of SBI, Ranjan is now responsible for the risk management, compliance and Stressed Assets Resolution Group (SARG)About Rajiv Ranjan:Banking Career: Ranjan started his career as banker by joining the SBI as Probationary Officer (PO) in 1991.Experience: He has an extensive career of more than 34 years across various banking and financial services verticals.Previous Roles: Prior to his appointment as MD, Ranjan served as DMD for Global Markets for over a year and also worked as DMD of Corporate Accounts Group (CAG).Leadership Roles in SBI: During his 3-decade long career in SBI, he held several senior leadership roles in SBI such as: served as Chief General Manager (CGM) at SBI’s Chennai Circle, covering the state of Tamil Nadu (TN)and Union Territory (UT) Puducherry; and served as President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) at SBICAPS, Mumbai (Maharashtra).Global Assignments: He also worked as Vice President (VP) and Head-Syndications at SBI’s Hong Kong operations; and in Los Angeles, California, the United States of America (USA).
Jose Antonio Kast Rist Elected as the 38th President of ChileOn 14 December 2025, far-right leader José Antonio Kast Rist of Chile’s Republican Party elected as the 38th President of Chile after winning the presidential runoff with about 58% of the vote, defeating left-wing candidate Jeannette Jara, and will assume office on March 11, 2026, succeeding centre-left President Gabriel Boric.What? Jose Antonio Kast elected as Chile’s 38th PresidentParty: Republican Party of ChileOpponent: Jeannette Jara (Unity for Chile coalition)Vote Share: Kast – 58%, Jara – 42%Assumption of Office: March 11, 2026Key Focus Areas: Crime control, migration, law and orderAbout José Antonio Kast Rist:Political Career: Kast began his career as a Buin councilman in 1996, served for over a decade as a congressman with the centre-right Independent Democratic Union (UDI), founded the hard-line Republican Party in 2019, and won the presidency in his third bid after unsuccessful runs in 2017 and 2021.Ideology & Social Views: A far-right conservative with strong Catholic values, Kast admires former dictator Augusto Pinochet and firmly opposes abortion, same-sex marriage, and euthanasia.Security Agenda: His “mano dura” or Implacable Plan prioritizes strict law enforcement through expanded police and military powers, deployment of troops in high-crime areas, isolation of cartel leaders, and construction of high-security prisons.Migration Policy: Kast supports mass deportations of undocumented migrants, building border barriers in northern Chile, and creating a specialized border force modeled on the United States of America (USA) Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).About Chile:President – Gabriel BoricCapital – SantiagoCurrency – Chilean Peso (CLP)
Jose Antonio Kast Rist Elected as the 38th President of ChileOn 14 December 2025, far-right leader José Antonio Kast Rist of Chile’s Republican Party elected as the 38th President of Chile after winning the presidential runoff with about 58% of the vote, defeating left-wing candidate Jeannette Jara, and will assume office on March 11, 2026, succeeding centre-left President Gabriel Boric.What? Jose Antonio Kast elected as Chile’s 38th PresidentParty: Republican Party of ChileOpponent: Jeannette Jara (Unity for Chile coalition)Vote Share: Kast – 58%, Jara – 42%Assumption of Office: March 11, 2026Key Focus Areas: Crime control, migration, law and orderAbout José Antonio Kast Rist:Political Career: Kast began his career as a Buin councilman in 1996, served for over a decade as a congressman with the centre-right Independent Democratic Union (UDI), founded the hard-line Republican Party in 2019, and won the presidency in his third bid after unsuccessful runs in 2017 and 2021.Ideology & Social Views: A far-right conservative with strong Catholic values, Kast admires former dictator Augusto Pinochet and firmly opposes abortion, same-sex marriage, and euthanasia.Security Agenda: His “mano dura” or Implacable Plan prioritizes strict law enforcement through expanded police and military powers, deployment of troops in high-crime areas, isolation of cartel leaders, and construction of high-security prisons.Migration Policy: Kast supports mass deportations of undocumented migrants, building border barriers in northern Chile, and creating a specialized border force modeled on the United States of America (USA) Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).About Chile:President – Gabriel BoricCapital – SantiagoCurrency – Chilean Peso (CLP)
Jose Antonio Kast Rist Elected as the 38th President of ChileOn 14 December 2025, far-right leader José Antonio Kast Rist of Chile’s Republican Party elected as the 38th President of Chile after winning the presidential runoff with about 58% of the v...
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Former IAS Officer Raj Kumar Goyal Sworn in as Chief Information CommissionerOn 15 December 2025, Former Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Raj Kumar Goyal was sworn in as the 13th Chief Information Commissioner of the Central Information Commission (CIC) for three years, with President Droupadi Murmu administering the oath of office and secrecy at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi, Delhi.Goyal succeeded Heeralal Samariya, who demitted office in September 2025.Following his swearing-in, Goyal administered the oath to eight newly appointed Information Commissioners (ICs), completing the Central Information Commission’s full bench of one Chief Information Commissioner and ten ICs for the first time since 2016.Appointments Process:Committee: The appointments were recommended by a three-member committee as mandated by the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005.Composition: The committee comprised Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi (Chairperson), Union Minister Amit Shah, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), and the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi.About Raj Kumar Goyal:Service Background: Raj Kumar Goyal is a 1990-batch IAS officer, initially of the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) cadre and later part of the Arunachal Pradesh-Goa-Mizoram-Union Territories (AGMUT) cadre.Previous Position: He retired in August 2025 as Secretary of the Department of Justice, Ministry of Law and Justice (MoL&J).Other Posts: He has held positions as Secretary (Border Management) in the MHA, roles in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), and various posts in the erstwhile J&K administration.New Information Commissioners (ICs):Composition: The eight newly appointed Information Commissioners represent diverse professional backgrounds, including civil services, journalism, and the legal sector, and join the two incumbent ICs, Anandi Ramalingam and Vinod Kumar Tiwari.New Information Commissioners: Surendra Singh Meena, Ashutosh Chaturvedi, Swagat Das, Sudha Rani Relangi, P.R. Ramesh, Khushwant Singh Sethi, Jaya Varma Sinha, Sanjeev Kumar JindalAbout Central Information Commission (CIC):Established – 2005Headquarters – New Delhi, Delhi
Former IAS Officer Raj Kumar Goyal Sworn in as Chief Information CommissionerOn 15 December 2025, Former Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Raj Kumar Goyal was sworn in as the 13th Chief Information Commissioner of the Central Information Commission (CIC) for three years, with President Droupadi Murmu administering the oath of office and secrecy at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi, Delhi.Goyal succeeded Heeralal Samariya, who demitted office in September 2025.Following his swearing-in, Goyal administered the oath to eight newly appointed Information Commissioners (ICs), completing the Central Information Commission’s full bench of one Chief Information Commissioner and ten ICs for the first time since 2016.Appointments Process:Committee: The appointments were recommended by a three-member committee as mandated by the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005.Composition: The committee comprised Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi (Chairperson), Union Minister Amit Shah, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), and the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi.About Raj Kumar Goyal:Service Background: Raj Kumar Goyal is a 1990-batch IAS officer, initially of the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) cadre and later part of the Arunachal Pradesh-Goa-Mizoram-Union Territories (AGMUT) cadre.Previous Position: He retired in August 2025 as Secretary of the Department of Justice, Ministry of Law and Justice (MoL&J).Other Posts: He has held positions as Secretary (Border Management) in the MHA, roles in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), and various posts in the erstwhile J&K administration.New Information Commissioners (ICs):Composition: The eight newly appointed Information Commissioners represent diverse professional backgrounds, including civil services, journalism, and the legal sector, and join the two incumbent ICs, Anandi Ramalingam and Vinod Kumar Tiwari.New Information Commissioners: Surendra Singh Meena, Ashutosh Chaturvedi, Swagat Das, Sudha Rani Relangi, P.R. Ramesh, Khushwant Singh Sethi, Jaya Varma Sinha, Sanjeev Kumar JindalAbout Central Information Commission (CIC):Established – 2005Headquarters – New Delhi, Delhi
Former IAS Officer Raj Kumar Goyal Sworn in as Chief Information CommissionerOn 15 December 2025, Former Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Raj Kumar Goyal was sworn in as the 13th Chief Information Commissioner of the Central Information Co...
C-DoT Becomes First Indian Organization to Win IEEE SA Corporate Award 2025On December 15, 2025, the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DoT), under Ministry of Communications, became the first Indian organization to receive the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Standards Association (IEEE SA) Corporate Award 2025.With this achievement, C‑DoT became one of only five organizations worldwide to have received the award.What? IEEE SA Corporate Award 2025Who? C-DoTSignificance: First Indian organisation to receive the awardIEEE Standards Medallion: Sandeep Agarwal( C-DoT)About IEEE SA Corporate Award:Recognition: The IEEE SA Corporate Award, presented by IEEE SA, recognizes organizations that make outstanding contributions to the development and advancement of global technical standards.C-DoT’s Contributions: The award recognises C-DoT’s pioneering role in advancing IEEE standards through the development of high-speed wireless broadband technologies and innovative rural 5G solutions that expand reliable connectivity to remote and underserved regions of India.C-DoT has also strengthened telecom education and capacity-building, ensuring India’s workforce stays aligned with international standards and emphasized standards-based innovation.Individual Recognition: Sandeep Agarwal, a scientist at C-DoT, also received the IEEE Standards Medallion for his contributions to rural broadband standardisation.
C-DoT Becomes First Indian Organization to Win IEEE SA Corporate Award 2025On December 15, 2025, the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DoT), under Ministry of Communications, became the first Indian organization to receive the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Standards Association (IEEE SA) Corporate Award 2025.With this achievement, C‑DoT became one of only five organizations worldwide to have received the award.What? IEEE SA Corporate Award 2025Who? C-DoTSignificance: First Indian organisation to receive the awardIEEE Standards Medallion: Sandeep Agarwal( C-DoT)About IEEE SA Corporate Award:Recognition: The IEEE SA Corporate Award, presented by IEEE SA, recognizes organizations that make outstanding contributions to the development and advancement of global technical standards.C-DoT’s Contributions: The award recognises C-DoT’s pioneering role in advancing IEEE standards through the development of high-speed wireless broadband technologies and innovative rural 5G solutions that expand reliable connectivity to remote and underserved regions of India.C-DoT has also strengthened telecom education and capacity-building, ensuring India’s workforce stays aligned with international standards and emphasized standards-based innovation.Individual Recognition: Sandeep Agarwal, a scientist at C-DoT, also received the IEEE Standards Medallion for his contributions to rural broadband standardisation.
C-DoT Becomes First Indian Organization to Win IEEE SA Corporate Award 2025On December 15, 2025, the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DoT), under Ministry of Communications, became the first Indian organization to receive the Institute of Elec...
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