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Kopra Reservoir Joins Global Wetland Network Under Ramsar Convention

December 13, 2025

Kopra Reservoir Declared Chhattisgarh’s First Ramsar Site

Chhattisgarh has achieved a landmark in environmental conservation with the declaration of Kopra Reservoir in Bilaspur district as the state’s first Ramsar Site. Announced on 12 December 2025, the recognition places Kopra among the world’s wetlands of international importance and highlights the state’s growing commitment to biodiversity protection and sustainable water management.

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SEBI Tightens Governance Framework for Market Infrastructure Institutions

December 13, 2025

SEBI Revises Governance Norms to Strengthen Market Infrastructure Institutions

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has revised governance norms for Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs) to reinforce regulatory oversight, safeguard public interest and enhance operational integrity. The new framework, issued through a circular, will come into force on 20 December 2025 and applies to stock exchanges, clearing corporations and depositories.

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India to Host World’s First Autonomous Maritime Shipyard in Andhra Pradesh

December 13, 2025

India Advances Autonomous Maritime Technology With New Shipyard in Andhra Pradesh

India has taken a significant leap in next-generation maritime innovation with the allotment of land to Sagar Defence Engineering Pvt. Ltd for establishing the world’s first autonomous maritime shipyard and systems centre in Andhra Pradesh. The project is expected to strengthen indigenous defence manufacturing while positioning India as a global hub for autonomous ocean technologies.

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Chandigarh University Retains KIUG Title, Creates Historic Double

December 13, 2025

Chandigarh University Becomes First to Win Khelo India University Games Twice in a Row

Chandigarh University (CU) has etched its name in Indian sporting history by becoming the first university to win the Khelo India University Games (KIUG) title for two consecutive years. The achievement came at the 5th KIUG 2025, hosted in Rajasthan, where the university topped the medal tally with a record-breaking performance, reaffirming its dominance in university-level sports.

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US Approves First At-Home Brain Stimulation Device for Depression

December 13, 2025

United States Approves First At-Home Device for Treating Depression

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the country’s first at-home medical device for treating depression, marking a significant shift in mental health care delivery. Developed by Flow Neuroscience, the prescription headset—named FL-100—allows adults with moderate to severe depression to receive treatment outside traditional clinical settings. The device is expected to enter the US market by mid-2026.

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