December 17, 2025

Prasar Bharati Unveils Draft Content Syndication Policy 2025 for Public Feedback

Prasar Bharati has shared its draft Content Syndication Policy 2025 for public feedback. The policy aims to monetise content and boost cultural outreach through strategic partnerships and flexible licensing.

December 17, 2025

NMC Orders Medical Colleges to Monitor Prescription Practices and Enforce Legible Writing

The National Medical Commission directs all medical colleges to form sub-committees to monitor prescription writing and include legible prescriptions in curriculum. Compliance is mandatory to ensure clear drug prescriptions and patient safety.

December 17, 2025

NIA Arrests Key Accused in Multi-State Illegal Arms Trafficking Case

NIA arrested Kamalkant Verma alias ‘Uncle Ji’, a main accused in a multi-State illegal arms case. The syndicate smuggled ammunition from Haryana to Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.

December 17, 2025

West Bengal Voter Revision: Muslim Areas Show Fewer Unmapped Voters, Study Reveals

A SABAR Institute study finds constituencies with more Muslims in West Bengal have fewer unmapped voters after the Special Intensive Revision. The report challenges claims of illegal Muslim votes and suggests Matuas may face higher exclusion risks.

December 17, 2025

Karnataka Revenue Deficit to Rise Amid GST Impact, Mines Tax Delay; FDI Soars

Karnataka's revenue deficit could widen in 2025-26 due to GST rate cuts and delayed mine tax approval. Despite this, FDI inflows jumped 149%, reaching $5.6 billion in Q1.

December 17, 2025

Madhya Pradesh Forms Committee to Probe HIV Infection in Six Children from Blood Transfusions

Six children with thalassaemia in Madhya Pradesh tested HIV positive, possibly from blood transfusions. A special committee now probes the cases, promising strict action if negligence is found.

December 17, 2025

Lok Sabha Passes SHANTI Bill to Boost Private Role in Nuclear Energy with Cap on Liability

The Lok Sabha passed the SHANTI Bill 2025 on December 17, opening India's nuclear sector to private players and capping liability at ₹3,000 crore. The Bill moves to Rajya Sabha next. Opposition raised concerns over liability limits and private participation but the government said nuclear risks and technology have changed.

December 17, 2025

Kerala Film Festival Faces Heat Over Chairperson Resul Pookutty’s Absence

Kerala’s International Film Festival met criticism due to chairperson Resul Pookutty’s absence at the Open Forum. Organisers say he is busy and will arrive soon.

December 17, 2025

Karnataka HC Orders Railways Not to Cut Trees Without Permission at Cantonment Railway Colony

Karnataka High Court stops Railways from cutting trees at Bengaluru's Cantonment Railway Colony. The decision follows a PIL challenging state’s withdrawal of biodiversity site status.

December 17, 2025

Pilots Allege Corruption in Civil Aviation Ministry Amid IndiGo Flight Chaos

Pilot bodies accused the DGCA and Civil Aviation Ministry of deep corruption at a parliamentary panel meeting. Over 5,000 IndiGo flights were canceled since December, affecting 12.5 lakh passengers. The panel has called for proof and launched an inquiry into the crisis.