1. Darbar Move Revived: The historic biannual “Darbar Move” tradition has been revived in winter 2025 after being suspended in 2021.

2. Global MIL Week 2025: The theme is “Minds Over AI: MIL in Digital Spaces”, focusing on ethics, human judgment, and intelligence in AI-driven environments.

• Adani Power’s Godda Plant Connected to National Grid
  The Government of India has approved linking Adani Power’s 1,600 MW Godda Ultra Super Critical Thermal Plant in Jharkhand to the national electricity grid, enabling domestic power supply alongside exports to Bangladesh.

• India Re-elected as COP10 Bureau Vice-Chair
  India has been re-elected as Vice-Chairperson of the COP10 Bureau under the International Convention against Doping in Sport during the 10th session at UNESCO Headquarters, Paris.

• MHA Proposal: The Ministry of Home Affairs proposed granting Article 371-like provisions to Ladakh after talks with the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance.

• NHAI Initiative: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) deployed 3D laser-based Network Survey Vehicles (NSVs) across 23 states, covering 20,933 km of highways.

• Andhra CM Visit: Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu began a three-day UAE visit to attract investments in green energy, digital infrastructure, and urban development.

• India-Afghanistan: India upgraded its Technical Mission in Kabul to a full-fledged Embassy — the first diplomatic expansion since the Taliban took power in 2021.

• Codex Committee on Spices: The 8th CCSCH session finalized Codex standards for vanilla, large cardamom, and coriander, bringing the total to 19 spice standards since 2013.

• UDAN Scheme: India’s regional connectivity initiative, UDAN, completed nine years on 21 October 2025.

• Bathou Religion: The Bathou faith of Assam’s Bodo community received a distinct code in the upcoming national census, marking official recognition at the national level.

Economy & Finance

• Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched the real-time Foreign Currency Settlement System (FCSS) at GIFT City, removing earlier delays in forex settlements.

• ICICI Bank and Visa introduced Asia’s first Visa Infinite-powered prepaid forex card for entrepreneurs and business travellers.

• RBI launched the offline digital rupee (e₹), advancing India’s digital finance infrastructure.

• SBI General Insurance rolled out “Health Alpha”, a customizable health insurance plan.