Politics & Governance
The Winter Session of Parliament began today, December 1, 2025, with the Opposition demanding a debate on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The government is also slated to introduce key legislation during this session.
In Uttar Pradesh, the Yogi Adityanath government is preparing for a significant welfare push, accelerating the implementation of pending schemes and freebies ahead of the 2027 assembly elections. These initiatives include increased pensions for senior citizens and free travel for women above 60 years in state-run public transport. The state government has also highlighted its comprehensive "full-cycle support model" for women, with various schemes aimed at their security and welfare.
Effective December 1, 2025, the Raj Bhavan in Tripura will be officially renamed as "Lok Bhavan." Meanwhile, the Jammu & Kashmir Finance Department has undergone a major reshuffle, with 90 officers being transferred.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently urged citizens to participate in the Kashi Tamil Sangamam and emphasized the urgent need to improve the public perception of the police force. Justice Nagarathna of the Supreme Court stated that judicial pronouncements should not be discarded after their authors retire, asserting that judgments are "written in ink, not sand." Furthermore, VPN services have been temporarily suspended for two months in the Poonch and Rajouri districts of Jammu & Kashmir.
Economy
India has achieved the status of a "major power" on the Asia Power Index 2025, securing the 3rd rank after the United States and China. This significant advancement is attributed to the nation's robust economic growth and military capabilities.
Science & Technology
NIT Meghalaya has announced a breakthrough, successfully fabricating two indigenous chips as part of India's semiconductor mission, marking a step forward in domestic chip manufacturing.
International Relations
Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to visit India on December 4-5 for the annual India-Russia Summit. The discussions are expected to focus on strengthening cooperation across various sectors, including defence, trade, nuclear energy, Arctic ties, agriculture, and mobility, with several major Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) anticipated.
Appointments
In recent appointments, Sipan Garg has taken on additional charge as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of THDC India Ltd. Additionally, Temasek, the Singaporean state-owned investment company, has appointed former DBS CEO Piyush Gupta as its India Chairman.
Non-Cricket Sports
In hockey, India finished as the runner-up at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in Malaysia. The Men's FIH Hockey Junior World Cup 2025 saw the Indian team secure its second consecutive victory with a commanding 17-0 win over Oman.
In badminton, the women's doubles pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand successfully defended their title at the Syed Modi International Badminton Championships. Additionally, cyclist Meenakshi Rohilla earned four gold medals at KIUG 2025, contributing to Guru Nanak Dev University topping the medals tally.