Category: National

The Supreme Court held that intruders and illegal immigrants do not have legal rights in India.A bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi stated that the country cannot roll out a red carpet for those who enter illegally. International Definition of Refugees India’s Position

A Group of Ministers (GoM) in Assam has submitted a report proposing Scheduled Tribe (ST) status for: Tai Ahoms, tea tribes/Adivasis, Moran, Motok, Chutia, and Koch-Rajbongshi communities. Sources: TH, IE & PIB

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Mann Ki Baat address, highlighted the honey-extraction practices of the Khiamniungan tribe in Choklangan village, Noklak district of Nagaland.

The 10-day Hornbill Festival 2025 commenced on 1st December at the Naga Heritage Village in Kisama, Nagaland. Message of Unity: Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, while inaugurating the 26th edition, said the festival reflects the Naga way of life and symbolizes unity, oneness, and respect for ancestral traditions. Celebration of Tribal Culture: International Participation: State Partner: Arunachal Pradesh is the state partner for this year’s celebrations. Symbolism of the Hornbill: Read More …

Tiruvannamalai in Tamil Nadu saw massive gatherings as devotees arrived to witness the iconic Mahadeepam lighting atop Annamalai hill, marking the peak of the 10-day festival. Brahmotsavam Festivities Over 10 Days: This year’s celebrations featured an elaborate 10-day Brahmotsavam with rituals, Girivalam (circumambulation of the hill), and grand temple processions at the historic Arunachaleswarar Temple. Bharani Deepam Lit at 4 a.m.: Festivities began early with the ceremonial lighting of Bharani Read More …

The Union Ministry of Education has launched the Sage Agastya Vehicle Expedition (SAVE) — a historic car rally under Kashi–Tamil Sangamam 4.0 (KTS 4.0). Route and Participation Cultural Significance Objective of the Expedition

Union Minister for Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, inaugurated the Saras Aajeevika Food Festival 2025 on 1 December at Sunder Nursery, Nizamuddin, New Delhi. Purpose and Significance Culinary Highlights Visitors are enjoying a wide range of regional dishes, including: Participation and Diversity

Antarctica Day is observed globally on 1 December to mark the signing of the Antarctica Treaty (1959), which reserves the continent for peaceful purposes and scientific research. Silver Jubilee Landmark NCPOR’s Scientific Contributions Source: PIB

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath jointly inaugurated Kashi–Tamil Sangamam 4.0 on 2 December 2025 in Varanasi. Organisers and Partners Theme for 2025 Source: PIB

Assam Legislative Assembly on November 27 passed the Assam Prohibition of Polygamy Bill, 2025, making Assam the second state after Uttarakhand to enact a law specifically banning polygamy. The Bill proposes strict punitive measures, including imprisonment, for practising polygamy. Background: Bigamy Under Existing Laws Personal Laws on Bigamy Exception: Muslim Personal Law State-Level Overrides Source: IE

On 1 December, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) ordered smartphone manufacturers to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app on all new devices. Purpose of the Move About Sanchar Saathi App (Launched 2023) Controversy & Pushback Amendment to Telecom Cyber Security Rules, 2024 Related DoT Order for Messaging Apps

On November 25, 2025, the Union Home Ministry (MHA) wrote to all Governors and Lieutenant Governors (LGs) of States and Union Territories. Origin of the Proposal MHA Recommendation Current Terminology Purpose of Change

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on 2nd December reaffirmed his commitment to carrying forward the vision of Swargadeo Chaolung Sukapha, the founder of the Ahom kingdom, who laid the foundation of what is known today as Assam. What is Asom Divas? About Chaolung Sukapha Modern Significance Current Relevance

The ‘Darjeeling Mandarin Orange’ has been officially granted a Geographical Indication (GI) tag, with the GI Registry formalising the status on November 24, 2025. The Darjeeling Organic Farmers Producer Organisation (DOFPO) has been registered as the proprietor, while Uttar Banga Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (UBKV) and PIC facilitated the application process. Key Highlights

The Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) has become the first airport in India handling over 40 million passengers to be certified as ‘water-positive’, according to Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL). Key Highlights Source: TOI