Somnath Spirit Endures
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the Somnath temple’s endurance over a thousand years reflects India’s indomitable civilisational spirit. Marking the millennium of its first attack in 1026, he noted the shrine continues to inspire pride despite repeated adversities.

Maritime Boost
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commissioned the Indian Coast Guard’s first indigenously built pollution control vessel ‘Samudra Pratap’ in Goa, calling it a symbol of maritime confidence. Built by Goa Shipyard, the 114-meter hybrid vessel is equipped to detect and recover oil spills.

India Tops Rice Production
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that India has surpassed China as the world’s largest rice producer, with output reaching 150.18 million tonnes against China’s 145.28 million tonnes. He said India is now expanding rice supplies to overseas markets.

Odisha Doctors Protest
Outpatient services in Odisha’s government hospitals were disrupted as OMSA doctors staged a two-hour boycott, intensifying their protest since November 20. They demand a 10-point charter, including filling over 50 per cent vacant posts in the state’s healthcare system.

Khariar King Passes Away
Khariar King Jitamitra Prasad Singh Deo, renowned historian and archaeologist, passed away at 80. Revered for his scholarship and discoveries in Odisha’s cultural heritage, his death has drawn widespread tributes, marking the end of an era in Khariar.

2020 Delhi Riots Case
The Supreme Court denied bail to activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case under UAPA, while granting bail to five others including Gulfisha Fatima, Meeran Haider, Shifa Ur Rehman, Saleem Khan, and Shadab Ahmad.

Electronics Exports Surge
Electronics Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said India’s electronics production has risen sixfold and exports eightfold in eleven years. He noted Apple shipped phones worth $50 billion in 2025, placing electronics among the nation’s top three exported items.

UN Meet on Venezuela Crisis
The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on the US operation in Venezuela, requested by Colombia and backed by China and Russia. The UN chief warned that the capture of President Nicolás Maduro sets a dangerous precedent.

ONGC Eyes Dividend
ONGC may receive nearly $500 million in unpaid dividends from its Venezuelan oil project, as changing US-Venezuela dynamics raise hopes of long-pending payouts. Experts say easing sanctions on Venezuelan crude could reshape global supply and impact oil prices.

Mustafizur Row Fallout
The Bangladesh government has suspended IPL telecasts amid the Mustafizur Rahman row, following his release from the league on BCCI’s instructions. While the move sparked debate, a former BCCI official said India or the IPL is unlikely to be affected.