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Prem Kumar Set to Become Speaker of Bihar Assembly

December 02, 2025

Prem Kumar Ready to Become Speaker of Bihar Assembly

Bihar is preparing for a smooth leadership transition in the state legislature as senior BJP leader Prem Kumar emerges as the uncontested candidate for the post of Speaker. With the ruling NDA extending unanimous support and the opposition declining to field a nominee, his election is widely expected to be a procedural formality during the Assembly session.

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Odisha Inaugurates 36th Konark Festival and 15th International Sand Art Festival

December 02, 2025

Odisha CM Inaugurates 36th Konark and 15th International Sand Art Festivals

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the 36th Konark Festival and the 15th International Sand Art Festival, marking the start of five days of vibrant cultural festivities. These twin events celebrate the state’s artistic heritage, bringing together renowned performers, sculptors and tourists from across India and abroad.

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Supreme Court’s New Aravalli Definition Sparks Ecological Concerns

December 02, 2025

Why the 100-Metre Rule for Aravalli Hills Has Alarmed Environmental Experts

The Supreme Court’s decision to adopt the Centre’s proposed 100-metre elevation benchmark for defining the Aravalli hills has created widespread concern among environmentalists, urban planners and scientific bodies. Although the ruling currently applies only to mining regulations, experts believe the definition could significantly influence future land-use decisions across Delhi-NCR, potentially excluding vast ecologically sensitive ridge systems from legal protection.

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India to Chair International IDEA in 2026 for the First Time

December 02, 2025

India’s selection reflects rising global confidence in its electoral capabilities.

India is set to assume a historic leadership role in global democratic cooperation, with Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar announcing that the nation will chair the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) for the first time in 2026. The formal Chairship handover will take place on 3 December 2026 in Stockholm, marking a significant milestone in India’s international democratic engagement.

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Insurance Laws Amendment Bill Proposes Major Sector Overhaul

December 02, 2025

Government moves to enable 100% FDI, composite licences and relaxed capital norms

The government is preparing to introduce the Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025 in the ongoing Lok Sabha session, marking one of the most extensive reforms to India’s financial regulatory framework in years. The Bill aims to expand foreign participation, simplify entry barriers and strengthen competition in an industry where insurance penetration remains below the global average. The reform follows the February 2025 announcement raising the FDI ceiling from 74% to 100%.

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