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Former England batsman Robin Smith passed away at his home in Perth; he was known for his tremendous batting in the 1980s and 90s.
The name of the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) will be changed to Seva Teerth, which symbolizes a governance model based on the principles of service, responsibility, and citizen-first.
Sudan has granted Russia permission to establish its first naval base in Africa. This historic agreement provides Russia with an important strategic location on the Red Sea, one of the world's busiest maritime trade routes. The agreement was finalized after talks between Sudanese Foreign Minister Ali Yusuf Ahmed al-Sharif and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow.
The Government of India has appointed Vivek Chaturvedi, a 1990 batch Indian Revenue Service (IRS – Customs and Indirect Taxes) officer, as the new Chairman of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC). His appointment has been approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), as stated in the order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT).
Dr. Tessy Thomas, famously known as the 'Missile Woman of India,' has been awarded the 8th Dr. Paulos Mar Gregorios Award 2025.
Oxford Dictionary has chosen "Rage Bait" as the word of the year 2025, highlighting the growing influence of digital culture and online behavior. Rage bait refers to online content deliberately crafted to provoke anger or outrage, drive traffic, engagement, and algorithmic visibility.
The Ministry of Tourism has signed a non-commercial Memorandum of Understanding with Netflix to showcase India's landscapes, culture, and heritage through cinematic stories.
The 14th edition of the joint military exercise EKUVERIN started on December 2, 2025, in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. This exercise will continue till December 15, 2025. This annual exercise between India and Maldives strengthens the defense partnership, operational preparedness, and regional cooperation between the two countries.
Nagpur University has made history by appointing a woman Vice-Chancellor for the first time since its establishment (1923). The appointment of Manishi Makarand Kshirsagar is considered a significant step in inclusive leadership and modern educational development at the university. With her strong academic qualifications and administrative experience, she is expected to provide new direction to research, digital education, and transparent governance in the coming years.
Five products from Tamil Nadu, namely Voraiyur Cotton Saree, Kavindapadi Nattu Sakkarai (traditional jaggery powder), Namakkal Soft Stone Cookware (Makkal Patranga), Thuyamalli Rice, and Ambasamudram Choppu Saman (wooden toys), have recently received new GI (Geographical Indication) tags.
Kochi will host the 7th India International Seaweed Expo and Summit on January 29-30, 2026, which will be one of the world's largest seaweed industry conferences.
International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) is celebrated every year on December 3, with the aim of promoting the dignity, rights, awareness, and equal opportunities of persons with disabilities. The theme for the year 2025 – "Building inclusive societies for persons with disabilities to advance social progress" – underscores the fundamental message that no society can achieve true development without the inclusiveness of persons with disabilities.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has appointed Smt. Usha Janakiraman as its new Executive Director (ED) from December 1, 2025. This appointment is important for candidates preparing for banking awareness, regulatory examinations, and interviews, as changes in RBI's senior leadership affect financial oversight and policy direction.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has launched the advanced e-Swathu 2.0 (e-Swathu 2.0) digital platform, which aims to regularize properties in rural areas and strengthen the state's revenue system. This system will bring 95 lakh properties of Gram Panchayats under the tax net, which can generate revenue of up to ₹2,000 crore for the government.
Punjab National Bank (PNB) has appointed Harmanpreet Kaur, captain of the Indian women's cricket team, as its first woman brand ambassador.