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Lok Sabha Passes Health and National Security Cess Bill 2025 on Pan Masala Units

December 06, 2025

Lok Sabha Approves Health Security and National Security Cess Bill 2025

The Lok Sabha has passed the Health Security and National Security Cess Bill, 2025, introducing a targeted cess on pan masala manufacturing units. The measure aims to create a dedicated revenue stream for strengthening India’s public health architecture and national security preparedness—two sectors identified as long-term strategic imperatives.

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Nitish Kumar Honoured by World Book of Records for Ten Oaths as Bihar Chief Minister

December 06, 2025

Nitish Kumar Recognised for Ten Oaths as Chief Minister

The World Book of Records, London, has officially recognised Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for an unprecedented political feat—being sworn in as Chief Minister ten times. The honour reflects his long-standing influence in Bihar politics, shaped by shifting alliances, electoral mandates and his repeated ability to reclaim leadership.

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Amit Shah Launches Sahakar Sarathi and New Cooperative Services at EARTH Summit 2025

December 06, 2025

Amit Shah Inaugurates EARTH Summit 2025 in Gandhinagar

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the EARTH Summit 2025 on 5 December in Gandhinagar, marking a major step toward transforming India’s cooperative and rural banking landscape. The summit, in its second edition, showcased the government’s drive to strengthen cooperative institutions through digital infrastructure, governance reforms, and new income-generating models for rural communities.

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RBI Revises India’s FY26 GDP Growth to 7.3 percent After Strong Q2 Momentum

December 06, 2025

RBI Raises India’s FY26 GDP Growth Forecast to 7.3%

The Reserve Bank of India has sharply upgraded India’s GDP growth outlook for FY2025–26, revising its estimate from 6.8% to 7.3%. The announcement, made after the latest Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, reflects the economy’s robust performance in recent quarters, alongside supportive fiscal measures and improving rural demand. The revision was accompanied by a 25 bps repo rate cut, bringing the policy rate down to 5.25% to further strengthen economic momentum.

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India to Host 20th UNESCO ICH Session 2025 at Red Fort

December 06, 2025

India to Host 20th UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Session at Red Fort

India is preparing to host the 20th Session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) from 8–13 December 2025, marking a milestone in the country’s cultural diplomacy. The six-day global meeting will take place at New Delhi’s historic Red Fort, itself a UNESCO World Heritage Site, symbolising India’s rich blend of tangible and intangible heritage.

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