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National News
VoxelGrids Develops India’s First Indigenous MRI Scanner
- Zoho-backed start-up VoxelGrids has developed India’s first indigenous MRI scanner, marking a major milestone in the country’s medical technology ecosystem.
- The 5-tesla MRI scanner has been deployed at the Chandrapur Cancer Care Foundation near Nagpur, showcasing successful real-world clinical adoption.
- The scanner is the result of a 12-year mission led by founder Arjun Arunachalam to design and build a critical diagnostic system domestically, reducing dependence on foreign imports.
- Unlike conventional global MRI systems, the VoxelGrids scanner does not use liquid helium, making it around 40% cheaper to build while incorporating original technological advancements.
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi Releases New BIS Standard IS 19412:2025 for Safe and Quality Incense Sticks
- Union Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi released IS 19412:2025 – Incense Sticks (Agarbatti) Standard developed by Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) on National Consumer Day 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
- The new BIS standard prohibits the use of harmful insecticidal chemicals and synthetic fragrance substances in agarbattis to protect human health, indoor air quality, and the environment.
- Products complying with IS 19412:2025 will be eligible to carry the BIS Standard Mark, helping consumers make safe and informed choices while promoting ethical and sustainable manufacturing.
- The standard is expected to boost consumer confidence, safeguard traditional livelihoods, and enhance global market access for India’s agarbatti industry, which is valued at ₹8,000 crore with exports of ₹1,200 crore to over 150 countries.
NIFTEM-K Signs MoU with Ministry of Minority Affairs to Implement PM VIKAS Scheme
- NIFTEM–Kundli signed an MoU with the Ministry of Minority Affairs in New Delhi to implement the PM VIKAS Scheme as a Project Implementing Agency (PIA).
- The PM VIKAS Scheme aims to skill minority youth through need-based training programmes and ensure employment and livelihood opportunities.
- Under the project, NIFTEM-K will train 2,110 beneficiaries in courses such as Multi Skill Technician (Food Processing), Millet Products Processor, and Assistant Baking Technician across Jharkhand, Bihar, Punjab, and Haryana.
- The initiative seeks to enhance employability, provide market and credit linkages, and integrate minority communities into the economic mainstream, with rollout expected in January 2026.
Union Government Releases XV Finance Commission Grants to Strengthen PRIs and Rural Local Bodies in Rajasthan and Jharkhand
- The Union Government released Fifteenth Finance Commission (XV-FC) United Grants in FY 2025–26 to strengthen Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and Rural Local Bodies (RLBs) in Rajasthan and Jharkhand.
- Rajasthan received ₹303.04 crore as the first instalment for FY 2025–26 and an additional ₹145.24 crore of withheld grants for FY 2024–25, benefiting District, Block, and Gram Panchayats across the state.
- Jharkhand was released ₹275.13 crore as the first instalment of Untied Grants for FY 2024–25, while the grants will be used for location-specific needs under the Eleventh Schedule, excluding salaries and establishment expenses.
Gujarat Returns to India’s Tiger Map After 30 Years
- After over 30 years, Gujarat has been formally recognised again as a tiger-bearing state following confirmed photographic evidence from Ratanmahal Sanctuary in Dahod district.
- A nearly four-year-old tiger has been residing in Ratanmahal Sanctuary for about ten months, with continuous camera-trap and CCTV footage ruling out a transient visit.
- The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has directed conservation measures, and Gujarat will be included in the All-India Tiger Estimation (AITE) 2026 with a dedicated camera-trap census along the Gujarat–Madhya Pradesh border.
- Gujarat last appeared in the national tiger census in 1989; unlike earlier brief or unverified sightings, the current case marks a sustained and officially documented return of tigers to the state.
About Gujarat
- Capital- Gandhinagar
- Chief Minister- Bhupendra Rajnikant Patel
- Governor- Acharya Devvrat
Indian Army Eases Social Media Rules, Allows ‘Passive Participation’ With Strict Safeguards
- The Indian Army has revised its long-standing restrictions to allow “passive participation” on select social media platforms, while continuing to enforce strict safeguards to protect operational and national security.
- The new guidelines, issued by Army Headquarters through the DGMI, are effective immediately, with Instagram formally included in the list of restricted-use platforms.
- Platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram, Skype and Signal may be used only for sharing unclassified, general information with known individuals, with responsibility for verification placed on the user.
- Personnel are allowed only to access information on platforms such as YouTube, X, Quora and Instagram; uploading content, active participation, use of risky websites, VPNs, torrents and unsafe cloud storage remains prohibited.
Govt Notifies SBFAS & SbDS Guidelines to Strengthen India’s Shipbuilding Sector
- The Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) notified operational guidelines for the Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme (SBFAS) and the Shipbuilding Development Scheme (SbDS) to strengthen India’s domestic shipbuilding capacity and global competitiveness.
- With a total corpus of ₹24,736 crore, SBFAS provides 15%–25% financial assistance per vessel, based on vessel category, with graded and milestone-linked disbursement, independent valuation, and security-backed governance mechanisms.
- The scheme envisages a National Shipbuilding Mission and introduces a Shipbreaking Credit Note offering 40% of scrap value to ship owners scrapping vessels at Indian yards, linking ship recycling with new ship construction.
- The Shipbuilding Development Scheme (₹19,989 crore) focuses on long-term capability building, offering 100% capital support for greenfield shipbuilding clusters and 25% assistance for brownfield expansion of existing shipyards.
- SbDS includes a Credit Risk Coverage Framework for pre/post-shipment and vendor-default risks; both schemes will remain valid till March 31, 2036, with an in-principle extension up to 2047.
International News
Over 24,600 Indians Deported From 81 Countries in 2025; Saudi Arabia Tops the List
- Over 24,600 Indian nationals were deported from 81 countries in 2025, as per MEA data tabled in the Rajya Sabha on December 18, with Saudi Arabia accounting for the highest number (over 11,000).
- About 3,800 Indians—mostly private employees—were deported from the United States, the highest figure in five years, largely due to stricter checks on visa validity, work authorisation, documentation, and overstays.
- Significant deportations were also reported from Myanmar, Malaysia, UAE, Bahrain, Thailand, and Cambodia, reflecting diverse regional patterns affecting Indian migrants.
- MEA data highlights visa overstays, illegal employment, labour law violations, absconding from employers, and civil or criminal cases as key causes, especially in Gulf nations.
- Indian Missions assist deportees through nationality verification, Emergency Certificates, helplines, and grievance portals, while cases from Myanmar and Cambodia often involve cybercrime-linked job frauds targeting Indian workers.
Banking & Financial News
Govt to Divest 3% Stake in Indian Overseas Bank Using Green-Shoe Option
- The government has decided to use the green-shoe option to divest an additional 3% stake in Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) through an Offer for Sale (OFS), following strong investor response on the first day.
- The base OFS comprises 2% equity (38.51 crore shares) with an option to sell an extra 1% (19.25 crore shares) at a floor price of ₹34 per share; the government currently holds 94.61% stake in IOB.
- A small portion of shares is reserved for eligible employees, and the divestment aligns with SEBI norms requiring listed companies to maintain a minimum public shareholding of 25%.
Appointments
Anu Garg Appointed Odisha’s First Woman Chief Secretary
- Anu Garg, a 1991-batch IAS officer, has been appointed as Odisha’s Chief Secretary, becoming the first woman to hold the top bureaucratic post in the state.
- Her elevation follows the retirement of incumbent Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, who is set to superannuate on December 31, 2025.
- Currently serving as Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary (Planning & Convergence) with additional charge of the Water Resources Department, Anu Garg is known for effectively implementing key development initiatives during the Naveen Patnaik-led government.
About Odisha
- Capital – Bhubaneswar
- Chief Minister – Mohan Charan Majhi (replace Naveen Patnaik)
- Deputy CM – KV Singhdeo and Pravati Parida
- Governor – Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati
PV Sindhu Elected Chair of BWF Athletes’ Commission for 2026–2029 Term
- Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu has been elected Chair of the BWF Athletes’ Commission for the 2026–2029 term, giving players a direct voice in global badminton governance.
- As Chair, Sindhu will also serve as a member of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Council, strengthening athlete representation at the highest decision-making level.
- Debora Jille (Netherlands) will serve as Deputy Chair, while other members include Olympic champions An Se-young (South Korea), Jia Yifan (China), African medallist Doha Hany (Egypt), and Indian para-badminton player Abu Hubaida.
- India’s most successful badminton player, Sindhu won Olympic silver at Rio 2016 and bronze at Tokyo 2020, and is set to lead India at the 2026 Badminton Asia Team Championships in Qingdao, China.
Awards
President Droupadi Murmu Honours 20 Children with Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar on Veer Bal Diwas
- President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar on the occasion of Veer Bal Diwas in New Delhi.
- 20 children from 18 States and Union Territories were honoured for outstanding achievements in fields like bravery, art & culture, environment, innovation, and science & technology.
- The President said the awards would encourage the recipients and inspire children across the country to strive for excellence.
- Veer Bal Diwas is observed annually to commemorate the martyrdom of Sahibzada Baba Zorawar Singh ji and Baba Fateh Singh ji, sons of Sri Guru Gobind Singh ji.
- Highlighting awardees’ achievements, Vishwanath Karthikey from Hyderabad was honoured for becoming the youngest Indian to complete the Seven Summits Challenge, holding four world records.
- Sunaina Kumari from Bihar received the award for the exceptional bravery of her brother, who sacrificed his life while saving a boy from drowning.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi Becomes First Indian Cricketer to Receive Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the first Indian cricketer to receive the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar, the country’s highest civilian award for children.
- The Bihar-based teenager, just months away from turning 15, achieved a historic milestone, joining the league of young achievers like R Praggnanandhaa and R Vaishali.
- The Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar is awarded to children aged 5 to 18 years for exceptional achievements across various fields.
Defence
President Droupadi Murmu Makes Historic Dived Sortie Aboard Submarine INS Vaghsheer
- President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu undertook a dived sortie onboard indigenous Kalvari-class submarine INS Vaghsheer from Karwar Naval Harbour, Karnataka, becoming the second Indian President after Dr APJ Abdul Kalam to do so.
- During the over 2-hour sortie, the President interacted with the submarine crew and witnessed live operational demonstrations, accompanied by Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi.
- The embarkation reflects the Supreme Commander’s continued engagement with the Armed Forces, following her operational demonstration visit onboard INS Vikrant in November 2024.
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