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Sasikumar Wins Best Actor at Chennai International Film Festival for Tourist Family

December 24, 2025

Chennai IFF Honours Sasikumar’s Naturalistic Performance in Tourist Family

Director-actor M. Sasikumar reached a new high in his cinematic journey after winning the Best Actor award at the Chennai International Film Festival (CIFF) for his performance in Tourist Family. The honour reinforces his enduring relevance in Tamil cinema and his reputation for understated, emotionally grounded performances that resonate deeply with audiences.

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India to Launch US BlueBird Block-2 Satellite on LVM3 in Major Commercial Mission

December 24, 2025

LVM3-M6 Mission Highlights India’s Growing Role in Global Space Commerce

India’s space sector is set to achieve another major commercial milestone with the launch of the BlueBird Block-2 communication satellite for a United States-based company on December 24. The mission underlines India’s emergence as a trusted global launch service provider and showcases the expanding commercial use of its heavy-lift launch vehicle, LVM3.

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40th Asian Waterbird Census to Be Held in Godavari Estuary on January 10–11, 2026

December 23, 2025

Coringa Sanctuary to Host International Count of Migratory Waterbirds

The 40th Asian Waterbird Census (AWC) and the 60th International Waterbird Census (IWC) will be conducted on January 10 and 11, 2026 in the Godavari estuary, covering the Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary and its adjoining wetlands in Andhra Pradesh. The exercise will provide critical data on the status of migratory and resident waterbirds in one of India’s most ecologically significant coastal landscapes.

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India’s Eight Core Industries Register 1.8 Percent Growth in November 2025

December 23, 2025

Cement and Steel Drive Core Sector Output Amid Energy Sector Weakness

India’s infrastructure-linked industries recorded moderate growth of 1.8% in November 2025, reflecting a mixed but resilient industrial performance. Official data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry shows that while construction-related sectors performed strongly, declines in crude oil and natural gas output weighed on overall expansion.

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DRDO and Rashtriya Raksha University Sign MoU to Strengthen Defence and Internal Security

December 23, 2025

DRDO–RRU Collaboration to Boost Research, Training and Aatmanirbhar Bharat

India has taken another step towards strengthening its defence and internal security architecture with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU). The MoU was signed on December 22, 2025, and aims to promote collaboration in research, education, training, and technology support, in line with the national vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and enhanced security preparedness during Amrit Kaal.

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