December 17, 2025

Lok Sabha to Debate VB-G RAM G, SHANTI Bills; 100% FDI in Insurance Passed

Lok Sabha will discuss two major bills on December 17, 2025: the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill and the SHANTI Bill. On December 16, the House approved raising FDI in insurance to 100%. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said this move will boost competition and make insurance affordable nationwide by 2047.

December 17, 2025

Karnataka Faces New Challenge in Female Foeticide with Portable Ultrasound Devices

Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao says portable ultrasound machines make illegal sex determination harder to track. Authorities are working to tackle female foeticide despite these technological hurdles.

December 17, 2025

Security Guard Injured in Shooting at BJP Candidate's Office in Ambernath, Maharashtra

A security guard was hurt when gunmen fired shots at a BJP candidate's office in Ambernath, Maharashtra, just days before local polls. Police are investigating and have increased security.

December 17, 2025

Gunshots Fired Near Bishnupur, Extra Security Forces Deployed in Manipur

Unidentified gunmen fired shots near Bishnupur, Manipur, on December 16, sparking tension. No injuries reported. Security forces have increased presence. Displaced residents fled again.

December 17, 2025

Centre Extends Manipur Violence Inquiry Report Deadline to May 20, 2026

The Centre extended the deadline for the Manipur violence inquiry report to May 20, 2026. The three-member commission probes the deadly 2023 ethnic clashes that killed 260 people.