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NCP MP Supriya Sule has introduced the Right to Disconnect Bill, 2025, giving employees a legal safeguard to ignore official calls, texts, and digital communication after working hours without facing any disciplinary action.
- Aims to curb digital fatigue and workplace stress
- Ensures healthier work–life balance
- Suggests penalties for organisations that breach norms
- Allows urgent communication through mutual understanding
This reform places India in step with global labour standards that protect employees’ mental well-being.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Bio-CNG and Fertilizer Plant of Banas Dairy in Gujarat, describing it as a pivotal project under White Revolution 2.0.
- Strengthens India’s cooperative dairy structure
- Promotes renewable bio-energy
- Enhances production of value-added dairy goods
- Special focus on economic empowerment of women in rural communities
Backed by a ₹24,000 crore cooperative vision, the expansion reinforces Gujarat’s position as a leader in sustainable and circular dairy development.
The Government of India has confirmed the return of Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC) 2026, the ninth edition of the annual interaction led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- Set for January 2026
- Encourages stress-free exam preparation and emotional stability
- Participation through online competition
- Recognized in Guinness World Records
According to TRAI data, India’s total internet user base grew by 1.49%, reaching 1,017.81 million subscribers in Q2 FY26.
- Growth fueled by wireless internet users
- Narrowband and wireline user numbers declined
- ARPU (Average Revenue Per User) recorded an increase
- National shift toward faster digital connectivity
A CREA study named Ghaziabad the most polluted city in India for November 2025, with PM2.5 concentration at 224 µg/m³.
Despite fewer stubble-burning incidents, severe winter smog, traffic emissions, and urban pollution patterns continue to dominate NCR air quality.
The findings highlight an ongoing air quality emergency, underscoring the necessity for stronger regulatory actions and robust clean-air interventions.
Rajasthan achieved 100% digitisation of electoral rolls under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) programme.
- 97% voter mapping already completed
- Improved transparency, accuracy, and operational efficiency
- Creates new national benchmark in digital governance
NMDC has signed an MoU with IIT Kanpur to strengthen its cybersecurity ecosystem and advance the adoption of AI and ML technologies across company operations.
- Risk assessment
- Governance improvements
- Security operations
- Research initiatives
- Workforce training
The collaboration aims to help NMDC build a robust, future-oriented technological security infrastructure.
Maharashtra has rolled out Project Mahadeva, a grassroots football development plan targeting boys and girls under 13.
- Long-term scholarships for young players
- Scientifically structured football training
- 60 selected players will train with Lionel Messi during his Mumbai visit
The initiative offers rare international exposure and aims to boost India’s youth football culture.
Lando Norris has won the 2025 Formula 1 World Championship, becoming the 11th British driver to achieve the feat and securing McLaren’s first drivers’ title since 2008.
- Finished third at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
- Won by a narrow margin of two points over Max Verstappen
- Victory attributed to consistent performances and McLaren’s mid-season upgrades
💼 Business & Economy
India has rolled out DHRUVA, a digital identification system that assigns Digital Address Identifiers (DAIs) to physical locations.
- Standardise, authenticate, and secure address-related processes
- Enable seamless use of verified addresses across multiple services
- Introduces Address as a Service (AaaS)
- Supported by proposed changes to the Post Office Act, 2023
Zaggle, a spend-management fintech based in Hyderabad, has acquired Rivpe Technology Pvt. Ltd. (Rio.Money) for ₹22 crore, with an additional ₹75 crore investment planned in phases.
- Enables Zaggle to issue RuPay credit cards
- Provide credit lines through UPI
- Strengthens role in credit-enabled payments sector
Rio.Money, created in 2023 by Riya Bhattacharya and Vivek Amarnani, provides QR-based EMI credit payments via UPI using the Yes Bank–Rio RuPay co-branded credit card.
Deloitte India is set to launch Tax Pragya, an AI-driven platform designed to provide quick, data-rich analysis of tax rulings and legal updates.
- Launching on 9 December 2025
- Drastically reduces research time
- Powered by proprietary database
- Expected to evolve into predictive, agentic tax-intelligence system
🔬 Science & Technology
Indian researchers Rashi Jain and Yogesh Wadadekar have identified the Alaknanda Galaxy, a massive spiral galaxy formed when the universe was just 1.5 billion years old.
- Notable for its defined spiral structure
- Rapid star production
- Challenges assumptions that early galaxies were messy and irregular
- Major insights into early universe evolution
The discovery marks a proud achievement for Indian astrophysics.
The 11th edition of IISF commenced in Panchkula, focusing on the theme “Vigyan Se Samruddhi: for Aatmanirbhar Bharat.”
- More than 150 sessions
- Participation from over 40,000 attendees
- Focus areas: AI, biotechnology, climate science, traditional knowledge systems
The festival reinforces India’s commitment to science-led national development and innovation.
📅 Important Days
Observed every year on 9 December, this day raises awareness about the harmful consequences of corruption on governance, society, justice, and economic progress.
- Code of Hammurabi (Babylonia)
- The Great Edict of Horemheb (Egypt)
- Arthashastra (India)
Corruption leads to inequality, weakened institutions, and declining public trust.
Bodhi Day, observed on 8 December, commemorates the day Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree in Bodh Gaya.
The day is marked through meditation, chanting, prayers, offerings, and the lighting of candles. It symbolises teachings rooted in the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path.
Celebrated annually on 7 December, this day honours India’s serving armed forces personnel, ex-servicemen, and war widows.
Citizens are encouraged to make contributions to the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund (AFFDF). The observance highlights national gratitude, rehabilitation support, and the country’s respect for its defenders.
Marked on 7 December each year, this day acknowledges the importance of global air transport and commemorates the founding of ICAO.
“Safe Skies. Sustainable Future: Together for All” — emphasises aviation safety, environmental sustainability, and international collaboration for eco-friendly aviation.
🕊️ Obituaries
Globally acclaimed architect Frank Gehry, renowned for masterpieces like the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and Walt Disney Concert Hall, has passed away at the age of 96.
- Bold approach to sculptural, deconstructivist architecture
- Introduced the influential “Bilbao Effect”
- Pritzker Prize laureate
- Transformed city landscapes worldwide
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