India's Lok Sabha is set to introduce the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025, during the Winter Session. This new legislation aims to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), increasing guaranteed workdays to 125 and revising funding patterns.
Bihar Minister and five-term MLA Nitin Nabin has been appointed as the National Working President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday, December 14, 2025. The 45-year-old leader's appointment by the party's parliamentary board is seen as a significant move towards a generational shift in leadership within the party.
Opposition members walked out of the Lok Sabha on December 10, 2025, during Home Minister Amit Shah's speech on electoral reforms. The walkout was a protest against Shah's strong remarks regarding illegal immigrants and the government's 'detect, delete, and deport' policy, which he linked to the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
India's vibrant festival of lights, Deepavali, has been officially added to UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The inscription, announced on December 10, 2025, during a session hosted by India in New Delhi, marks a significant global recognition for the ancient tradition, symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to initiate a 10-hour debate in the Lok Sabha on December 8, 2025, commemorating the 150th anniversary of 'Vande Mataram'. The discussion will highlight the national song's profound historical and cultural significance in India's freedom struggle.
India's Supreme Court is actively hearing multiple petitions challenging the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls. Arguments center on the ECI's authority to scrutinize citizenship, with petitioners alleging an 'indirect NRC' and the ECI asserting its constitutional mandate for accurate electoral lists. The process, affecting several states, aims to update voter data and remove ineligible entries.
The Supreme Court of India has refused to extend the December 6 deadline for registering Waqf properties on the Umeed portal, directing applicants to approach Waqf Tribunals for case-by-case relief. The decision, made by Justices Dipankar Datta and Augustine George Masih, upholds the six-month registration period.
India's Parliament began its Winter Session on December 1, 2025, set to run until December 19 with 15 sittings. The government plans to introduce 13 bills, focusing on economic reforms and civil nuclear sector opening, while the opposition is poised to raise issues like electoral roll revision and national security.
Twenty-eight Naxalites, including 19 women and 22 cadres with collective rewards of Rs 89 lakh, surrendered in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district on Tuesday. The surrender was influenced by the state government's 'Niyad Nellanar' initiative and the 'Poona Margham' rehabilitation program, marking a significant step in the region's anti-Maoist efforts.
India has dispatched its inaugural contingent of 23 competitors and 21 experts to the WorldSkills Asia Competition 2025, scheduled from November 27-29 in Chinese Taipei. Led by the National Skill Development Corporation, the team will compete in 21 skill categories, marking a significant milestone in India's global skills journey.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar submitted his resignation on Monday, November 17, 2025, to facilitate the formation of a new National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government. He is expected to be sworn in for his 10th term as CM on November 20, following the NDA's decisive victory in the recent Assembly elections.
The Divya Kala Mela, an initiative by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, was inaugurated in Lucknow. Running from November 15 to 23, 2025, at Lucknow University, the event features products and artistic skills of approximately 100 Divyang entrepreneurs and artisans from 18 states and Union Territories, promoting economic empowerment and inclusivity.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, on his 136th birth anniversary, November 14, 2025. The day, also celebrated as Children's Day, saw leaders across India remembering Nehru's pivotal role in the freedom struggle and his contributions to modern India's democracy, secularism, and scientific advancement.
India's Supreme Court has set January 21, 2026, for the final hearing in the contentious Shiv Sena symbol dispute between the Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde factions. The case, stemming from the 2022 party split, will also be heard alongside a similar Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) symbol dispute.
Thousands of protesters, including students and farmer groups, stormed Panjab University in Chandigarh, India, on November 10, 2025, demanding immediate Senate elections. The agitation, marked by clashes with police and broken barricades, continued despite the Centre's withdrawal of a controversial restructuring order, highlighting calls for democratic governance.
The Supreme Court of India has mandated the removal of stray dogs from public spaces like schools, hospitals, and transport hubs, directing their relocation to shelters after sterilization and vaccination. The order, issued on November 7, 2025, emphasizes public safety and prohibits releasing dogs back to the same locations.
Mumbai BJP chief Ameet Satam sparked controversy with a social media post warning against a 'Khan' becoming the city's mayor, referencing New York's recent mayoral election and 'vote jihad.' Made ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections, the remarks drew sharp criticism from opposition parties for their communal overtones.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee led a large protest in Kolkata on November 4, 2025, accusing the BJP and Election Commission of India of colluding to manipulate voter lists through the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. She warned of severe political consequences if eligible voters are disenfranchised.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and a multi-party alliance have decided to challenge the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls in the Supreme Court. Citing the exercise as 'anti-democratic' and a 'calculated strategy to eliminate genuine voters' ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, the move highlights significant concerns over electoral integrity.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Nava Raipur on November 1, 2025, to inaugurate Chhattisgarh's 25th-anniversary celebrations. He launched and laid foundation stones for development projects worth over ₹14,260 crore, spanning key sectors like infrastructure, healthcare, energy, and industry, marking a significant milestone for the state.
