National News
Lok Sabha passes Railways (Amendment) Bill 2024 amid disruptions
Lok Sabha passed Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024 Despite the disruptions during the winter session Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnav Addressing concerns over potential privatization. The Bill aims to contain Railway Board Act, 1905, In Railway Act, 1989Simplifying the legal framework by empowering the Railway Board with statutory powers. Opposition leaders raised concerns over privatization, centralization of power and representation of marginalized communities, which the minister dismissed as baseless.
India’s nuclear power capacity will triple by 2031
India has seen a significant increase in nuclear power capacity, which has almost doubled From 4,780 MW in 2014 to 8,081 MW in 2024Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh, in a statement in the Lok Sabha, highlighted that this progress was achieved in just a decade, a milestone that traditionally took more than 60 years. Government pressure for political leadership and technical expertise has enabled these advances. India’s nuclear power capacity is expected to increase by 2031-32 Tripled to 22,480 MW, To further strengthen the country’s leadership in nuclear energy.
state news
Bhopal and Kurukshetra create historic records on Geeta Jayanti 2024
But Gita Jayanti 2024, Bhopal and Kurukshetra Remarkable achievements were made, making this event unforgettable in religious and cultural history. Bhopal made Guinness World Record more than this 5,000 acharyas collectively recited the verses of Bhagavad Gita, While participation was seen in Kurukshetra 1.5 crore people globally through a virtual platform.
economy news
ADB has revised India’s GDP growth forecast to 6.5% for FY25, 7% for FY26.
Asian Development Bank (ADB) has reduced India’s GDP growth forecast. FY 25 To 7% to 6.5% and 7.2% to 7% for FY26, Citing weaker than expected industrial production, lower public capital spending and tight monetary policies.
schemes news
Center will develop 8 new smart cities under New Cities Scheme
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) Launched a new scheme expanding the Smart City Mission with an allocation of Rs. Rs 8,000 crore As a performance-based challenge fund Development of 8 new cities. The initiative aims to manage the rapidly increasing urbanization pressures following the success of the Smart Cities Mission. Under this scheme, each state can create only one new city through the allocated funds.
business News
Coca-Cola sells 40% stake in Indian bottling business to Jubilant Bhartia Group
Coca-Cola announces strategic partnership with Jubilant Bhartia Group 40% stake Hindustan Coca-Cola Holdings (HCCH) ₹12,500 crore. The move is in line with Coca-Cola’s global refranchising strategy and strengthens its presence in India. Fifth largest market. The deal marks a major entry into the bottling sector for the jubilant Bhartia Group, which will leverage its operational expertise from businesses such as Domino’s and Dunkin’ to fuel the growth of Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB). The largest bottler of Coca-Cola in India,
science and technology news
OpenAI launches Sora Turbo for AI video generation
OpenAI officially launches its highly anticipated AI video generation model, SoraFor paid subscribers. The model, introduced as Sora Turbo, allows users to create videos up to 20 seconds long in 1080p resolution. Initially announced earlier this year, its release was delayed by nine months as OpenAI worked to enhance privacy and security features. Sora is now available as a standalone platform for ChatGPT Plus and ChatGPT Pro users, offering a range of capabilities from text prompts and storyboards to creating AI-generated videos.
What is ‘Disease X’?
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is facing a serious health crisis as a new and deadly disease, disease xemerges. with flu-like symptoms and a high mortality rateThe outbreak has attracted the attention of global health officials, including World Health Organization (WHO)Which is actively working to stop its spread and understand its origin.
Google’s quantum leap: Revolutionary ‘Willow’ chip unveiled
Google has introduced Willow, A groundbreaking quantum chip set to revolutionize computing and scientific discovery. This chip achieves two important milestones: exponential error reduction with more qubits and completing calculations in five minutes that would be required for current supercomputers. 10 septillion years,More than the age of the universe. Willow marks a major advance in Google’s decade-long pursuit of a scalable quantum computer capable of solving complex global challenges.
sports news
Khelo India Winter Games 2025 Leh and Gulmarg declared hosts
Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) It has emerged as a major event in India’s sporting calendar, promoting winter sports and identifying talent for international competitions. The 2025 edition promises to continue this tradition with exciting snow and snowfall events held in the Union Territories of Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir. With an emphasis on nurturing young talent and promoting winter sports culture, KIWG serves as an important platform for aspiring athletes, especially from remote Himalayan regions.
Afridi becomes the youngest player to take 100 wickets across all formats
fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi Has cemented his place in cricket history by becoming Youngest bowler to take 100 wickets in all three formats of the gameHe achieved this remarkable feat during the first T20I against South Africa, making him the first Pakistani bowler to reach this feat. Despite Pakistan’s defeat in the match, Afridi had a stellar performance and led his team in the bowling department, taking three wickets for 22 runs.
Haris and Wyatt-Hodge shine as ICC Players of the Month
International Cricket Council (ICC) has declared Pakistan Haris Rauf and England’s Danny Wyatt-Hodge were named ICC Players of the Month for November 2024. Both players achieved their first Player of the Month awards with exceptional performances in their respective formats. Harris’s devastating bowling in Australia sealed Pakistan’s first ODI series win in the country since 2002, while Wyatt-Hodge’s explosive batting led England to an impressive T20I series win over South Africa.
FIFA World Cup hosts for 2030, 2034 unveiled
fifa has officially announced Hosting the 2030 and 2034 men’s football World Cups. Spain, Portugal and Morocco will jointly host the 2030 tournament. with extra matches Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay to celebrate the centenary of the competition. saudi arabia has been selected to host 2034 Tournament. These decisions were ratified during an extraordinary FIFA Congress meeting with votes cast by FIFA’s 211 member associations. There have been mixed reactions to the process, including support, abstinence, and criticisms of the bidding process.
awards news
National Panchayat Awards 2024: Celebrating rural governance and sustainable development
National Panchayat Award 2024 Honoring 45 extraordinary people, an important moment in India’s rural development scenario panchayats For his notable contribution to sustainable and inclusive development. Held on December 11, 2024 Vigyan Bhawan In New Delhi, the prestigious event was graced with Honorable President of IndiaSmt. Draupadi Murmu, and Union Panchayati Raj MinisterShri Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh.
Indian heritage conservation projects shine at UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards 2024
Two Indian heritage conservation projects—the Abathsahayeshwar Temple Conservation Project in Tamil Nadu and BJPCI Conservation Project In Maharashtra- has achieved global recognition by winning UNESCO Asia-Pacific Prize for Cultural Heritage Conservation 2024The projects, celebrated for their commitment to preserving India’s cultural heritage, were among eight winners selected from the Asia-Pacific region.
Ang Lee to receive DGA Lifetime Achievement Award
Ang Lee, famous Taiwanese American filmmaker, has been named the recipient of Directors Guild of America (DGA) 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award. This prestigious honor recognizes Lee’s remarkable contribution to cinema over three decades. Known for his versatility and innovative storytelling, Lee’s work spans multiple genres. He has received international acclaim including two Academy Awards and many other awards. Lee’s influence extends beyond filmmaking, as he continues to inspire audiences and filmmakers alike.
obituary news
Famous Gujarati singer Purushottam Upadhyay passes away at the age of 90
Purushottam Upadhyaycelebrated gujarati singer and musician, At the age of 90, he left behind an unmatched legacy in the world of music. Known for his melodious voice and evergreen compositions, he made significant contributions to Gujarati music over the years. His work, which deeply connected the Gujarati community and diaspora across the world, has left an indelible mark on the industry. Upadhyaya’s death marks the end of an era, and his contribution is appreciated by millions.
Black arts icon Nikki Giovanni dies at 81
Nikki Giovanni, a renowned poet and leading figure of the Black Arts movement, Died at the age of 81. His literary works and activism made a lasting impact on American culture, particularly within the African American community. Giovanni’s poetry, which touches on themes of black liberation, love, and social justice, continues to resonate across generations. He played a significant role in shaping the artistic and political landscape of the 1960s and beyond.
