```html The Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill, 2025, has been passed by both houses of Parliament, marking a significant step toward modernizing India's nuclear energy framework. Introduced during the Winter Session of Parliament, the legislation aims to promote advanced nuclear energy
```html India's advancements in artificial intelligence capabilities have been affirmed by global assessments, positioning the country as a leader in AI talent acquisition and infrastructure development. Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted these achievements in the Rajya Sabha on December 19, 2025, drawing
Parliament Passes Manipur Goods and Services Tax (Second Amendment) Bill, 2025 The Manipur Goods and Services Tax (Second Amendment) Bill, 2025, which replaces the Second Amendment Ordinance promulgated by the President, has been passed by both Houses of Parliament during the Winter Session, 2025.[1][2][3] This legislative action
The Winter Session of Parliament for 2025 concluded with adjournment sine die after a 19 day schedule that featured 15 sittings, the passage of eight Bills by both Houses, and extended thematic discussions aligned with the government’s long term governance and development agenda, including the stated objectives of building
The Winter Session of Parliament in 2025 concluded with both Houses passing eight Bills, marking a significant phase of legislative activity aligned with the Government of India’s stated objective of building a “Viksit Bharat” or developed India. According to an official session summary issued by the Ministry of Parliamentary
Background and introduction of the Bill The Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhistan Bill represents a new legislative proposal placed before the Lok Sabha to consolidate, update, and reorganise the legal and institutional framework governing school and higher education in India. The Bill is part of a broader effort to align statutory
Overview of the Viksit Bharat-G RAM G Bill 2025 The Lok Sabha has passed the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025, commonly referred to as the Viksit Bharat-G RAM G Bill. This legislation repeals the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005 (MGNREGA) and introduces
The Viksit Bharat- Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025, known as the Viksit Bharat- G RAM G Bill, 2025, introduces a new framework for rural employment in India by replacing the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) of 2005. This legislation prioritizes rural infrastructure and
The Government of India has approved the expansion of High Definition (HD) channels for Doordarshan and Akashvani, alongside the launch of the WAVES Over-The-Top (OTT) platform, as part of the Broadcasting Infrastructure and Network Development (BIND) Scheme with an outlay of Rs. 2,539.61 crore. Announcement in Parliament The
India and Oman formalise new phase of strategic and economic partnership India and Oman have adopted a Joint Vision Document on Maritime Cooperation and signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), marking a significant expansion of bilateral engagement across security, trade, investment and blue economy domains.[1][3][5][10]
India’s Union Cabinet has approved a ₹2,539.61‑crore phase of the Broadcasting Infrastructure and Network Development (BIND) scheme to modernise public broadcasters Doordarshan and Akashvani, aiming to upgrade infrastructure, expand reach, and strengthen digital delivery under the 2021–26 plan period.[2] The move builds on ongoing
```html Overview of the Viksit Bharat- G RAM G Bill, 2025 The Government of India has finalised a new financial architecture for rural employment under the Viksit Bharat- Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025, commonly referred to as the Viksit Bharat- G RAM G Bill, 2025. This
Rural Employment
The Union government has outlined a new framework for digital transparency and artificial intelligence based monitoring as part of its proposed overhaul of the rural employment guarantee architecture. The measures are embedded in the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025, commonly referred to as the
Viksit Bharat
The Union government has approved the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025, widely referred to as the Viksit Bharat – G RAM G Bill, marking a comprehensive overhaul of India’s rural employment guarantee framework and laying out a new statutory regime to replace the Mahatma
Semiconductors
India has placed renewed emphasis on building resilient semiconductor and electronics supply chains as a central pillar of its digital transformation strategy, underlining plans to expand domestic manufacturing capacity, deepen international partnerships and promote trusted, secure technology infrastructure. Senior officials have framed semiconductor capability as critical not only for consumer
IndiaAI Summit
India has formally invited all United Nations member states to participate in the upcoming IndiaAI Impact Summit in New Delhi, positioning the event as a multilateral platform to advance responsible artificial intelligence for sustainable development. The invitation was extended at the United Nations General Assembly during the high-level review of
IndiaAI
India has reiterated its plan to establish a Global Repository of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Applications and an AI Kosh dataset platform focused on social-good deployment, underscoring the government’s intention to position the country as a key provider of public digital infrastructure in the AI domain. The initiative is anchored
India-Ethiopia Relations
India and Ethiopia have outlined a new phase of sector-specific cooperation focused on health security, digital public infrastructure and clean energy, following high-level talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Ethiopian Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed. The discussions, held as part of an official bilateral engagement and supported by subsequent
Mobile Number Portability
```html In a significant move to combat the rising menace of impersonation-based financial fraud, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), and the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) have announced coordinated efforts to implement structured mobile number portability (MNP) processes. This initiative,
Digital Public Infrastructure
```html India has spotlighted its advancements in Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and the IndiaAI Mission during the United Nations General Assembly's high-level meeting on the WSIS+20 review held in New York on December 16, 2025. Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry and Electronics and Information
AI Summit
Curtain-Raiser Event Launches Preparations for AI Impact Summit 2026 Shri Jitin Prasada, Union Minister of State for Commerce & Industry and Electronics & Information Technology, addressed a curtain-raiser event titled “From Action to Impact” for the upcoming AI Impact Summit 2026. The event, held on 16 December 2025 at the
India-Jordan relations
India has announced an in-kind assistance package of pharmaceutical drugs and vaccines worth US$5 million for Jordan, marking a significant new element in the health cooperation between the two countries. The initiative was confirmed in official communications around the Prime Minister’s bilateral visit to Jordan and forms part
India-Jordan relations
India and Jordan have signed five Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) that expand bilateral cooperation into critical sectors including new and renewable energy, water resources management, digital solutions, culture, and a twinning arrangement between major heritage sites. The agreements were concluded during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official visit to Jordan
India-Jordan relations
```html The Union Cabinet of India has approved the establishment of a Centre of Excellence (CoE) by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) in Jordan. This initiative focuses on information technology skilling and capacity building, marking a significant step in India's efforts to export its expertise