Samudra Pratap: A Milestone in Marine Pollution Control

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has inducted its first dedicated Pollution Control Vessel (PCV), Samudra Pratap, marking a significant advancement in India’s maritime environmental protection framework. The vessel was formally delivered during an induction ceremony at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), highlighting India’s growing emphasis on indigenisation, marine safety and environmental governance.

Internship Policy to Nurture Sports Professionals

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) has introduced a Comprehensive Internship Policy aimed at creating a structured and large-scale platform for nurturing young talent while strengthening India’s sports ecosystem. The initiative seeks to provide meaningful exposure to sports governance, administration and allied professional domains, thereby building a future-ready talent pipeline aligned with India’s long-term sporting ambitions.

National Consumer Day and Its Importance

National Consumer Day is observed every year on December 24 across India to emphasise the importance of consumer rights and effective consumer protection. The date commemorates the President’s assent to the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, which laid the foundation for a structured consumer rights framework in the country. Over time, the observance has evolved into a forum for reviewing reforms, spreading awareness and strengthening grievance redressal mechanisms.

Subansiri Lower Project Advances India’s Clean Energy Goals

Union Minister for Power, Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal inaugurated the commercial operation of Unit–2 (250 MW) of the 2,000 MW Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project through virtual mode. The commissioning marks a major milestone in India’s largest hydropower project and underscores the country’s commitment to clean, sustainable and renewable energy, particularly for the North-Eastern region.

INSV Kaundinya and India’s Maritime Revival

INSV Kaundinya, the Indian Navy’s distinctive stitched sailing vessel inspired by ancient Indian shipbuilding traditions, is set to undertake its maiden overseas voyage on December 29, 2025. The historic expedition marks a symbolic reaffirmation of India’s long-standing maritime heritage and its civilisational connections across the Indian Ocean region.