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Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir is under pressure as the US seeks Pakistani troops for a Gaza stabilisation force. While Munir enjoys strong ties with Trump, sending forces risks domestic unrest from Islamist groups and political opponents, complicating Pakistan’s strategic balancing between international obligations and internal stability.
The BJP attacked Congress over the National Herald case, calling the Gandhi family “the most corrupt in politics,” following a Delhi court’s refusal to take cognisance of the ED’s complaint. Party spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia cited alleged misappropriation of ₹2,000 crore, while Congress accused the govt of political vendetta and demanded resignations.
The Supreme Court transferred the RG Kar Medical College trainee doctor rape-murder case to the Calcutta High Court to monitor implementation of its orders. The apex court directed sharing status reports with the victim’s parents. The case, which sparked nationwide protests, will now be overseen by an appropriate high court bench.
Uttar Pradesh minister Sanjay Nishad sparked controversy after defending Bihar CM Nitish Kumar’s hijab incident with a crude remark, saying it could have been worse. The comment drew sharp backlash from opposition leaders, who called it misogynistic and demanded action. Nishad later issued a clarification, claiming his remarks were misunderstood and unintentional.
PM Modi addressed Ethiopia’s Parliament, saying he feels at home, as both Ethiopia and his home state, Gujarat, are lands of lions. He praised Ethiopia’s democratic journey and conveyed friendship from India. Modi noted cultural similarities, accepted Ethiopia’s highest honor with humility, and stressed mutual cooperation.
Karnataka Congress will hold statewide protests against the Centre’s move to change the name of MGNREGA and alleged hate politics in the National Herald case. Deputy CM D K Shivakumar said the protests, led by CM Siddaramaiah, will take place at Suvarna Vidhana Soudha and across all districts and taluks, and the issues will be […]
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy will attend the 2026 World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, in January. Eight prominent Indians, including AP CM Chandrababu Naidu and other state leaders from Maharashtra, Assam, and Madhya Pradesh, will also participate. Leaders from around 60 countries are expected to attend the prestigious summit.
The US expanded its travel ban, adding Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan, and Syria, and tightening entry rules for several countries. The move follows the White House shooting on November 26, where two National Guard members were attacked. Authorities aim to strengthen border security and immigration checks amid rising concerns.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Israeli PM Netanyahu in Jerusalem during his visit to Israel. They discussed strengthening cooperation in technology, economy, security, skills, talent, and connectivity. He was confident that the India–Israel Strategic Partnership would continue to grow stronger in the coming years.
PM Modi received Ethiopia’s highest honour, the Great Honor Nishan of Ethiopia, from Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in Addis Ababa. Modi called it a proud moment and dedicated it to Indians and Ethiopians. Both leaders upgraded ties to a Strategic Partnership and signed agreements on peacekeeping, customs, and data cooperation during historic visit.
The Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhikshan Bill, 2025, has been sent to a Joint Parliamentary Committee for review. It aims to unify and regulate higher education in India, replacing UGC, AICTE, and NCTE. The bill sets up councils for standards, accreditation, and regulation, ensuring transparency, accountability, and a technology-driven system for quality education.
Vijay Diwas is observed today, December 16, to mark India’s historic and grand victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war. On December 16, 1971, Pakistani Army Chief AAK Niazi surrendered to Indian tri-forces in Dhaka along with 93,000 troops. This decisive triumph led to the liberation of East Pakistan and the birth of independent Bangladesh.
On the occasion of Vijay Diwas, TG Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka, along with Governor Jishnu Dev Verma, paid rich tributes to fallen soldiers at TG Martyrs Memorial, Gun Park, Hyderabad. The Governor described Vijay Diwas as a historic and proud moment, commemorating India’s decisive victory in 1971 that led to the liberation of Bangladesh.
With BMC elections on Jan 15, BJP will start talks with allies Shiv Sena and RPI about seat-sharing and strategy today. Meetings will be held at Dadar with senior leaders attending. Nominations run from December 23 to 30. Around 3.48 crore voters will choose representatives for 2,869 seats across 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra.
President Droupadi Murmu will arrive at Rashtrapati Nilayam in HYD’s Bollaram tomorrow for her winter sojourn. Top officials have finalized deals, with tight security in place for her engagements. On Dec 20, she will participate in event ‘Timeless Wisdom of India: Pathway to Progress’ in Gachibowli, highlighting her continued focus on national initiatives.