President’s Submarine Sortie from Karwar Harbour

President Droupadi Murmu is set to undertake a rare and symbolic submarine sea sortie from Karwar Harbour in Karnataka on December 28, marking a significant moment in India’s civil–military engagement. The event forms part of her four-day official tour of Goa, Karnataka and Jharkhand, and underlines the President’s active interaction with India’s strategic and defence institutions.

Kohli Creates History in Domestic One-Day Cricket

Indian batting legend Virat Kohli added another landmark to his storied career with a record-breaking performance in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, India’s premier domestic one-day tournament. Representing Delhi against Gujarat in Bengaluru, Kohli produced a fluent knock of 77 runs off 61 balls, combining controlled aggression with trademark precision. While the innings helped stabilise Delhi’s batting effort, its greater significance lay in the historic milestone achieved during the knock.

A Young Voice that Captured the Nation

Esther Lalduhawmi Hnamte, a nine-year-old singing prodigy from Lunglei district, Mizoram, has emerged as a national symbol of youthful patriotism and cultural pride. Her soul-stirring rendition of “Vande Mataram” resonated across the country, earning her the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar, India’s highest civilian award for children. At an age when most children are just beginning to explore their interests, Esther has already made a lasting mark on India’s cultural landscape.

Delhi Metro Celebrates 23 Years of Passenger Service

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) marked 23 years of passenger operations by running its first-ever metro train, TS#01, as a special commemorative service. The initiative paid tribute to the launch of metro services in December 2002, an event that transformed urban transport in the national capital and set new benchmarks for mass rapid transit in India.

US Strikes Mark Escalation in West Africa Counterterrorism

The United States has carried out military strikes against Islamic State (IS) operatives in north-western Nigeria, signalling a sharper turn in Washington’s counterterrorism posture in West Africa. President Donald Trump described the action as “powerful and deadly,” framing it as a response to militant violence and civilian casualties attributed to IS-linked groups operating in the region.