1 India ranks third in the Global AI Index after the US and China .
India has achieved a significant global milestone in the field of Artificial Intelligence . According to the Global AI Vibrancy Tool (2024) report released by Stanford University , India has now become the third best AI country in the world after the United States and China . This achievement is particularly noteworthy because in just one year, India was ranked 7th in 2023 and in 2024, it has jumped to the third position. The Global AI Vibrancy Index is an index prepared by Stanford University, which measures how competitive different countries are in the field of AI.
2 Jose Antonio Kast elected as new President of Chile
Jose Antonio Kast has become the new President of Chile . According to information given by the election officials, Kast, the candidate of the right-wing Republican Party, has won a big victory in the second round of the presidential election. According to the Chilean Election Commission, 99.33 percent votes were counted in the run-off. Kast got 58.18 percent votes out of 99.33. Whereas Jeanette Jara, the candidate of Chile’s ruling left-wing coalition, got 41.82 percent votes.
3 Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) to set up 3,000-acre research and development campus
The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) is planning to build a large research and development (R&D) campus in Andhra Pradesh . This project is a significant step towards strengthening India’s nuclear science and advanced reactor technology . The proposed campus will be located in the Anakapalli district of Andhra Pradesh and will cover approximately 3,000 acres . According to documents reviewed by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, BARC has sought permission from the Andhra Pradesh government to use 148.15 hectares of forest land for the project. This new campus will support BARC’s growing role in nuclear research, reactor development, and advanced energy technologies. This move comes at a time when the government is emphasizing indigenous nuclear innovation and clean energy solutions.
The inaugural D.V. Kapur Foundation Energy Innovation Awards were presented as a significant step towards meeting India’s growing energy needs and ensuring long-term sustainable development . These awards recognized outstanding technological innovations in the clean energy transition, energy efficiency, and indigenous research. The ceremony, held on December 12, 2025 , at the SCOPE Complex in New Delhi , highlighted the crucial role of innovation in shaping India’s future energy landscape. The Energy Innovation Awards 2025, organized by the D.V. Kapur Foundation, aim to encourage research, development, and indigenous technological solutions in the energy sector. This initiative specifically focuses on inspiring young innovators and researchers to address India’s emerging energy challenges. At the awards ceremony, Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India, honored the winners.
5 Veerangana Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh’s third cheetah habitat
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced the establishment of a new cheetah habitat in the Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve in Nauradehi , Sagar district, before the next monsoon . The state cabinet has given in-principle approval to develop the Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve as Madhya Pradesh ‘s third tiger reserve . The first cheetah habitat will be established in Kuno National Park, Sheopur, in September 2022 , while the second will be established in Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary, Mandsaur , in April 2025. Kuno National Park currently has 28 cheetahs, while Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary has two, and this number is expected to increase further in the future. Eight more cheetahs are expected to be reintroduced to Kuno National Park from Botswana in January 2026. The Chief Minister stated that India, and Madhya Pradesh in particular, is the only place in the world where cheetah relocation has been successful.
6 MRF Tyres wins 2025 FIA European Rally Championship title
India’s presence in the global motorsport technology sector received a major boost with MRF Tyres winning the 2025 FIA European Rally Championship (ERC) Teams title . This prestigious honour , presented at the FIA Awards Gala , marks another significant achievement for the Chennai- based tyre manufacturer on the international stage. This win further strengthens MRF’s reputation as one of the few Indian companies to consistently compete and succeed on a global motorsport stage dominated by European and Japanese companies.
In a historic and transformative achievement for India ‘s media fraternity , senior journalist Sangeeta Barua Pisharoty has been elected the first woman president of the Press Club of India (PCI) . The election results, announced on December 14, 2025, have opened a new chapter in the history of one of the country’s most influential journalistic bodies and are seen as a major step towards reversing the trend of low female representation in media leadership. Sangeeta Barua Pisharoty becomes the first woman president since the inception of the Press Club of India.
8 Miyana station in Madhya Pradesh becomes a model of energy efficiency, receives national honour from the President
Indian Railways has achieved a new milestone in the field of energy conservation . On the occasion of National Energy Conservation Day, President Draupadi Murmu conferred the National Energy Conservation Award-2025 on Miyana Railway Station in Guna district of Madhya Pradesh . The award was received by Shobhana Bandopadhyay, General Manager of the railway station . Miyana Railway Station has been recognised as the best performing unit in the transport category (railway station). This award, given by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), recognises outstanding efforts made in the field of energy conservation.
9 BHIM launches ‘Proudly Swadeshi’ campaign, new users will get Rs 20 cashback
India’s indigenous digital payment platform, BHIM App (BHIM), launched its ” Proudly Swadeshi ” campaign on Monday. Under this initiative , new users will receive a cashback of ₹20 for adopting digital payments . BHIM is celebrating its 10th anniversary later this month . To mark this occasion, this special offer has been launched for new users. This offer will be valid for users who make transactions of ₹20 or more. The campaign aims to connect new users to digital payments and enhance their convenience. BHIM aims to remove any barriers for first-time digital payment users, further strengthening the growing acceptance of digital payments across the country.
India achieved a historic feat in the sporting world by winning the WSF Squash World Cup 2025 for the first time. The Indian team defeated top-seeded Hong Kong 3–0 in the final at the Express Avenue Mall in Chennai, delivering a stunning performance in front of the home crowd. This victory marks a milestone for Indian squash, reflecting India’s growing strength and continued progress in the sport globally. The WSF Squash World Cup is a prestigious international team tournament organized under the auspices of the World Squash Federation (WSF). Joshna Chinappa, Abhay Singh, and Anahat Singh won their respective matches. This was India’s second World Cup medal, converting bronze (2023) into gold.
11 John Cena Retires From WWE
John Cena, one of WWE ‘s greatest superstars of all time, officially retired from in-ring competition in December 2025. His illustrious and storied wrestling career concluded with his final match on December 13th at ” Night’s Main Event .” This moment marks the end of an era for professional wrestling, as John Cena took WWE to new heights with his exceptional performances, discipline, and popularity.
12 ICC Women’s Player of the Month: Shafali Verma won the title
India’s opening batsman Shafali Verma has been named the ICC Women’s Player of the Month for November 2025. Shefali played a memorable innings against South Africa in the Women’s ODI World Cup final last month. She won her first Player of the Month award, beating Thailand’s Thipatcha Puthawong and UAE’s Isha Ojha. Verma was included in the Women’s ODI World Cup squad as a replacement for the injured Pratika Rawal. She scored just 10 runs in the semi-final against Australia, before going on to score 87 runs in the title match, facing 78 balls, including two sixes and seven fours. This is the highest score by an Indian women’s opener in a World Cup final. For this outstanding performance, she was named Player of the Match.
Argentine football star Lionel Messi arrived at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday evening , where he was welcomed by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis . On this occasion, CM Fadnavis officially launched “Project Mahadev .” The aim of “Project Mahadev” is to provide transformative support to school-going boys and girls in the state and help them fulfill their football dreams . “Project Mahadev” is being implemented with the goal of achieving the highest number of gold medals from Maharashtra under the Mission Olympics 2026 and preparing for the Football World Cup by 2034. “Project Mahadev” is being implemented jointly through the Maharashtra Institution for Transformation, the Village Social Transformation Foundation, the Western India Football Association, CIDCO, and the Maharashtra Government’s Sports Department . Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated that “Project Mahadev” is a significant initiative of the Maharashtra Government, which will discover football talent among youth under the age of 13 across the state and develop high-level players. This initiative will provide scholarships, world-class training from foreign coaches, and opportunities for holistic development. The selected 60 athletes (30 boys, 30 girls) will receive a full residential scholarship for five years.
14 Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoles the demise of Prafulla Govind Barua, Editor and MD of Assam Tribune Group
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condoled the passing of Prafulla Govinda Barua, Editor and Managing Director of the Assam Tribune Group . Prafulla Govinda Barua was known as a pillar of Assamese journalism. Born on July 26, 1932, in Dibrugarh, Barua dedicated his life to strengthening print journalism in Northeast India. He was the son of Radha Govinda Barua, founder of The Assam Tribune , and carried forward his father’s legacy, establishing the newspaper as a credible and fearless voice of the people. In 2018 , the Government of India honored him with the Padma Shri for his incomparable contributions to journalism, education, and literature, a moment of pride for the media fraternity of Assam. The same year, Krishna Kanta Handike State Open University also honored his lifelong contributions by conferring an honorary doctorate on him .