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December 21, 2025 India's Top Current Events: December 20, 2025

India witnessed significant developments across various sectors on December 20, 2025. In politics, Prime Minister Modi campaigned in West Bengal, while Sonia Gandhi criticized the government's move to replace MGNREGA. Economically, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia projected India to become the third-largest economy by 2027, and electronics exports saw robust growth. Science and Technology advanced with new AI, STEM, and robotics labs in Karnataka, and Mukesh Ambani emphasized India's potential as an AI leader. Social welfare initiatives included a hygiene program in Andhra Pradesh, alongside concerns raised by CAG reports on data fraud in welfare schemes. In international relations, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar underscored India's ambitious foreign policy, and India's role as a potential mediator in the Russia-Ukraine crisis was highlighted. Awards recognized contributions in hospitality and technology, and a key appointment was made at Bharti Airtel. In non-cricket sports, East Bengal Women's FC secured a championship title.

Politics & Governance

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while virtually addressing a rally in Taherpur, West Bengal, urged the people to seek freedom from the "mahajungle-raj" of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), drawing parallels with the recent Bihar Assembly poll results. This marks his first visit to the state after the draft electoral rolls were published.

  • Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi strongly criticized the Modi government for "bulldozing" the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) and replacing it with the Viksit Bharat G RAM G Bill, 2025, terming it a "black law." She vowed to fight against this move, asserting that it undermines the interests of millions of rural poor.

  • The Congress party in Maharashtra announced its decision to contest the upcoming Mumbai BMC elections independently, signalling a shift in the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance dynamics.

  • The Karnataka Assembly passed a hate speech bill amid legislative proceedings.

  • The Union Home Minister initiated the constitution of a dedicated Bureau of Port Security (BoPS) as a statutory body under the newly promulgated Merchant Shipping Act, 2025, to enhance the security of vessels and port facilities across the country.

Economy & Business

  • Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia expressed confidence that India is poised to surpass Germany to become the world's third-largest economy by the end of 2027, attributing this growth to the government's policy stability and institutional reforms.

  • India's electronics exports reached a significant $31 billion in the first eight months of the current fiscal year (FY26), demonstrating a robust 38% year-on-year growth. This sector is identified as the fastest-growing among India's top 30 export items.

  • India's exports collectively rose by 15.52% to $73.99 billion in November 2025.

  • The Prime Minister Street Vendor's Atma Nirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) Scheme has been restructured and extended until March 31, 2030, aiming to benefit 1.15 crore street vendors, including 50 lakh new beneficiaries, with enhanced loan structures.

  • India has signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with Oman, with ongoing negotiations for similar free trade agreements with other countries to further diversify exports and strengthen trade stability.

Science & Technology

  • Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched 'VijAIpatha', a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) project to establish five artificial intelligence (AI), STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), and robotics laboratories in government schools in Karnataka. These labs will be equipped with high-performance computers, AI-ready software, and robotics kits.

  • Reliance Industries Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani stated that India must become a world leader in Artificial Intelligence and can emerge as a deep tech superpower by fostering collaboration between the scientific community and the business world.

  • Science and Technology Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh called for a "whole-of-society approach" to effectively combat obesity, cautioning against the growing commercialization and misinformation surrounding obesity management.

  • The Government of India informed Parliament that 47 Doppler Weather Radars (DWRs) are currently operational across the country, covering approximately 87% of India's geographical area.

  • India secured the 38th position in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2025, reflecting its growing innovative capabilities.

Social Welfare

  • Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu launched 'Mustabu', a program designed to promote self-hygiene among school-going students, emphasizing basic habits for cleanliness and overall well-being.

  • Recent reports from the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) exposed systemic data manipulation and fraud across several flagship government welfare schemes, including the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) and Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY), raising concerns about the siphoning of public funds.

  • The Ministry of Home Affairs revised the guidelines of the 'Support to Poor Prisoners' scheme due to its sub-optimal implementation by various States and Union Territories, aiming to provide better financial assistance to those unable to secure bail or release due to financial constraints.

International Relations

  • External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar asserted that India's foreign policy in a multipolar world must be ambitious, long-term, and nimble, adapting to constantly shifting alignments and prioritizing national interest.

  • India's Ambassador to Estonia, Ashish Sinha, highlighted that New Delhi's strong diplomatic ties with both Russia and Ukraine position it to encourage a potential ceasefire and contribute to regional stability amid the ongoing conflict.

  • Throughout 2025, India's foreign policy has focused on balancing relations with major global powers like the United States, China, and Russia, while also strengthening its presence in South Asia and improving ties with the 'Global South'.

Awards & Appointments

  • Vivek Nair, Co-Chairman and Co-Managing Director of HLV Ltd, was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 16th Hotelier India Awards for his significant contributions to the luxury hospitality sector in India.

  • NDTV announced the winners of the Indian of the Year 2025 awards on December 19, recognizing individuals whose ideas, achievements, and influence have shaped India's progress across various categories.

  • Innoviti Technologies received the Future Unicorn Award from ASK Private Wealth and Hurun India for its excellence in SaaS-based payment solutions.

  • Bharti Airtel Limited appointed Shashwat Sharma as its Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for a five-year term, effective from January 1, 2026.

Sports (Non-Cricket)

  • East Bengal Women's FC made history by being crowned champions of the inaugural SAFF Women's Club Championship, defeating APF FC 3-0 in the final.

  • The Indian badminton men's doubles pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, concluded their BWF World Tour Finals campaign with a semifinal defeat.

  • The All India Football Federation (AIFF) rejected the Indian Super League (ISL) clubs' proposal to own the league.

  • Morocco clinched its second FIFA Arab Cup title by defeating Jordan 3-2 after extra time.

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