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The National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER), a leading economic policy think tank in India, has announced the appointment of Suresh Goyal as its new Director General. His tenure will be effective from January 5, 2026. This appointment comes at a time when India is placing special emphasis on evidence-based policy making to achieve its long-term development goals.
India and Brazil have signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) related to the maintenance of Scorpene class submarines, taking a significant step towards strengthening their maritime and defense cooperation. This agreement highlights the emerging partnership between the two countries as leading maritime nations and influential voices in the Global South.
On December 16, 2025, Australian cricketer Cameron Green became the most expensive foreign player in IPL history in the ongoing IPL auction in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. Green was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs 25 crore 20 lakh.
IIT Roorkee and the Uttar Pradesh government have launched a new scheme through which farmers can earn carbon credits by farming for environmental protection.
The Central Government has appointed Ravi Ranjan as the new Managing Director (MD) of the State Bank of India (SBI). The appointment was announced on December 15, 2025, and he formally assumed charge after the government notification.
In a historic move towards environmentally sensitive infrastructure development, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has launched India's first wildlife-friendly road on a section of National Highway-45 (NH-45) in Madhya Pradesh. This initiative aims to reduce animal-vehicle collisions and ensure seamless road connectivity through forest corridors.
The Ministry of Coal has appointed B. Sairam as the new Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Coal India Limited (CIL). This appointment was announced on December 15, 2025, entrusting the leadership of the world's largest coal-producing company to an experienced mining professional. This leadership change is considered very important from the perspective of energy security, public sector administration and industrial policy.
Bahrain's National Day was celebrated on December 16, 2025.
Smriti Mandhana has recently become the world's number-1 ODI female batter.
The Bison Horn Maria dance was performed at a village festival in Judia Para, Bastar district of Chhattisgarh. This dance is traditionally performed by the Dandami Maria (Maria/Gaur Maria) tribe of Bastar.
India has recently won the first Squash World Cup.
Kavita Chand, a resident of Almora, Uttarakhand, has successfully climbed Mount Vinson, the highest peak in Antarctica, at 8:30 PM local time on December 12, registering her name in India's mountaineering record. This achievement of reaching an altitude of 4,892 meters is a major milestone in her quest to complete the prestigious 'Seven Summits' challenge.
In a historic cultural milestone, Italy has become the first country in the world to receive UNESCO recognition for its entire national cuisine. In December 2025, UNESCO formally inscribed Italian cooking on its list of intangible cultural heritage, recognizing it as a living tradition that reflects culture, identity, and community life.
In a significant move for urban infrastructure development in India, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a loan of 240 million US dollars for the expansion of the Chennai Metro Rail network. This decision reinforces India's initiative to promote clean, safe and reliable public transport in rapidly growing metropolitan areas.
Vijay Diwas, also known as Victory Day or Bijoy Dibos, is celebrated every year on December 16 in India and Bangladesh. In 2025, this day marks the 54th anniversary of India's historic victory in the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War. This war proved to be a geopolitical event that reshaped South Asia, leading to the creation of Bangladesh.
The BRIDGE Summit 2025, the world's largest and first media event, concluded in Abu Dhabi. The BRIDGE Summit is the first of its kind event that combines a conference and exhibition for the entire media and entertainment industry.