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India Proposes DHRUVA Digital Address System Under Post Office Act Amendment

Dec 07, 2025

India Unveils DHRUVA: A Digital Addressing Framework for a Modern Postal and Service Economy

The Department of Posts has released a draft amendment to the Post Office Act, 2023 to operationalise a new digital addressing framework known as DHRUVA (Digital Hub for Reference and Unique Virtual Address). The system aims to make address usage interoperable, secure and seamlessly shareable—addressing long-standing challenges of inconsistent formats, manual entry errors and duplication across digital services.

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Supreme Court Seeks Clarity on Minority Exemption Order and Its Alignment with Assam Accord

Dec 07, 2025

SC Flags Possible Conflict Between Centre’s Minority Exemption Order and Assam Accord

The Supreme Court has sought a detailed explanation from the Union government on whether its Immigration and Foreigners (Exemption) Order, 2025—which grants persecuted minorities from Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh entry and stay in India until December 31, 2024—is compatible with the Assam Accord, 1985. The query came during a hearing on a petition that warns the order may effectively alter Assam’s legally protected migration cut-off.

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

Dec 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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India–Russia 2025 State Visit: Strategic Deals, MoUs

Dec 06, 2025

India–Russia 2025 State Visit: Strategic Agreements and Long-Term Roadmap Announced

President Vladimir Putin’s state visit to India on 4–5 December 2025 for the 23rd Annual Bilateral Summit produced a broad set of agreements aimed at deepening a partnership that has steadily expanded beyond defence into new sectors such as labour mobility, healthcare, maritime training, research, media, and wildlife conservation. The outcomes underscore a renewed commitment to building a future-ready strategic relationship backed by long-term institutional frameworks.

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National Microwave Oven Day 2025

Dec 06, 2025

National Microwave Oven Day 2025: Date, History and Why This Kitchen Invention Still Matters

National Microwave Oven Day is celebrated every year on 6 December, honouring one of the most transformative appliances in modern kitchens. As households increasingly rely on quick, energy-efficient cooking methods, the day recognises the invention that revolutionised meal preparation, reheating and everyday convenience.

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