Card Visa Programme was launched to offer fast-track US residency and work rights to foreign nationals.
🏛️ Appointments & Governance
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Ravi Ranjan appointed Managing Director of State Bank of India (SBI) with ACC approval.
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B. Sairam appointed Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) of Coal India Limited .
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Nitin Nabin assumed office as National Working President of BJP .
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Ram Vilas Das Vedanti , Ram Janmabhoomi movement leader and former MP, passed away at 67 years .
📅 Important Days – 18 December
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Minorities Rights Day (India) – Observed on 18 December to promote constitutional rights of minorities.
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International Migrants Day – Observed globally on 18 December to highlight migrant rights and challenges.
Month: Current Affairs - December 18, 2025
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