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New Aravalli Definition: Supreme Court Ruling and Environmental Concerns

December 21, 2025

Aravalli Hills and the Risks of a Height-Based Legal Classification

The Aravalli Range, among the oldest mountain systems on Earth, stretches nearly 690 km from Gujarat through Rajasthan, Haryana, and into Delhi. Beyond their modest height, these ancient hills play a crucial role in groundwater recharge, climate regulation, biodiversity conservation, and checking the eastward spread of the Thar Desert. For millions in western and northwestern India, the Aravallis quietly sustain ecological and economic life.

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ISRO’s LVM3-M6 to Launch BlueBird Block-2 Satellite on December 24

December 21, 2025

India’s Heavy-Lift Rocket to Deploy World’s Largest LEO Communication Satellite

India is set to achieve another milestone in global space commerce as ISRO’s heavy-lift launch vehicle LVM3 prepares to launch a next-generation communication satellite on December 24, 2025. The LVM3-M6 mission, scheduled at 08:54 hrs IST from the Second Launch Pad at SDSC SHAR, will deploy the BlueBird Block-2 satellite into Low Earth Orbit under a commercial agreement with US-based AST SpaceMobile.

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Solar Renewable Energy Expo 2025 Showcases Green Technologies in Vijayawada

December 21, 2025

Vijayawada Hosts Major Solar Expo Amid Push for Clean Energy Adoption

A three-day Solar Renewable Energy Expo is drawing strong public interest at the ‘A’ Convention Centre in Vijayawada, highlighting Andhra Pradesh’s growing focus on clean and sustainable energy solutions. The expo, which began on December 20, is being organised by the Andhra Pradesh Solar Energy Association and brings together industry players, policymakers, and consumers under one platform.

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Karnataka Leads FASTag Penalty Collections in FY 2024–25

December 21, 2025

FASTag Penalties, UPI Relaxation and Annual Pass: Key Highway Updates

Karnataka has emerged as the highest collector of FASTag-related penalties in India during the 2024–25 financial year, reflecting ongoing challenges in the transition to fully digital tolling. According to data released by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, the State collected ₹129.91 crore as double user fees from motorists who either did not use FASTag or had invalid or non-functional tags at toll plazas.

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PM Modi Releases Commemorative Postal Stamp on Ashwagandha at WHO Global Summit

December 20, 2025

Ashwagandha Stamp Highlights India’s Push for Global Traditional Medicine

Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a commemorative postal stamp on Ashwagandha during the 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine, held in New Delhi, marking a symbolic step in India’s efforts to globalise its traditional healthcare systems. The gesture underscored India’s commitment to promoting evidence-based traditional medicine as an integral component of holistic and preventive healthcare worldwide.

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