India's Top Headlines: Government App Controversy, Economic Fluctuations, and Global Engagements (December 2-3, 2025)
December 03, 2025
India witnessed a dynamic 24 hours with significant developments across various sectors. A government mandate for pre-installing the 'Sanchar Saathi' app on all smartphones sparked a major political debate over privacy concerns. Economically, while the Q2 GDP showed robust growth, industrial production and manufacturing activity indicated a slowdown. In international relations, India was re-elected to the UNESCO Executive Board and commenced a joint military exercise with the Maldives, even as a diplomatic spat with Pakistan over humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka emerged. Domestically, parliamentary sessions were marked by discussions on electoral reforms and a new constitutional amendment, while the DRDO achieved a milestone in defense technology.