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Japan Approves Restart of Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Plant After Two Decades

Dec 23, 2025

Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Revival Signals Shift in Japan’s Post-Fukushima Energy Policy

Japan has taken a decisive step towards reviving nuclear energy with approval to restart the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant, the world’s largest by capacity. The decision marks a significant shift in Japan’s post-Fukushima energy policy, driven by concerns over energy security, rising fuel costs, and climate commitments.

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Supreme Court Advocate Shubham Awasthi Wins 40 Under 40 Lawyer Award 2025

Dec 23, 2025

Shubham Awasthi Honoured for Legal Excellence and Public Service

Advocate Shubham Awasthi, a practising lawyer at the Supreme Court of India, has been conferred the 40 Under 40 Lawyer Award 2025, recognising his professional excellence, ethical practice, and humanitarian contributions. The honour places him among India’s most promising young legal professionals influencing contemporary legal thought and practice.

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Karnataka Criminalises Social Boycott with Landmark 2025 Law

Dec 23, 2025

Karnataka Social Boycott Prohibition Bill Reinforces Constitutional Dignity

In a significant step against informal social exclusion, the Karnataka Legislative Assembly has passed the Karnataka Social Boycott (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Bill, 2025, redefining social boycott as a criminal offence rather than a customary or community matter. The legislation addresses long-standing practices where families are collectively ostracised from village life through informal caste or community decisions.

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Ravi Deecee Honoured with France’s Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres

Dec 23, 2025

French Cultural Award for DC Books MD Ravi Deecee for Literary Exchange

A prominent name in Indian publishing, Ravi Deecee, Publisher and Managing Director of DC Books, has been conferred the Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, one of France’s highest cultural honours. The award recognises his sustained contribution to literature, publishing, and the promotion of cross-cultural dialogue between India and France.

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40th Asian Waterbird Census to Be Held in Godavari Estuary on January 10–11, 2026

Dec 23, 2025

Coringa Sanctuary to Host International Count of Migratory Waterbirds

The 40th Asian Waterbird Census (AWC) and the 60th International Waterbird Census (IWC) will be conducted on January 10 and 11, 2026 in the Godavari estuary, covering the Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary and its adjoining wetlands in Andhra Pradesh. The exercise will provide critical data on the status of migratory and resident waterbirds in one of India’s most ecologically significant coastal landscapes.

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