National and International events from December 22 to December 29, 2025.
1.PM Narendra Modi inaugurates a ₹10,601 crore fertiliser plant in Dibrugarh, Assam to boost self-reliance in urea production.
2. Tamil Nadu launches a conservation programme for smooth-coated otters in the Cauvery Basin.
3. Smriti Mandhana becomes the first Asian batter to reach 4,000 T20I runs.
4.India’s ISRO completes successful drogue parachute tests for the Gaganyaan crew module.
5. National Mathematics Day is celebrated in India (Ramanujan’s birth anniversary).
6. The Insurance Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025, receives presidential assent, allowing up to 100% foreign investment in insurance.
7. GI-tagged Indi Lime exported from Karnataka to Oman under enhanced FTA market access.
8. India’s Sensex and Nifty rally, with significant institutional investment inflows into real estate.
9. New Zealand pledges USD 20 billion investment in India over 15 years under an FTA framework.
10.ArcelorMittal announces USD 0.9 billion renewable energy projects in India.
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah addresses the 100th IMA NATCON conference (Dec 28).
- Bureau of Indian Standards releases new Indian standard for incense sticks.
- India pledges a $450 million relief package for cyclone-hit Sri Lanka.
- Haryana officially establishes Hansi as its 23rd district.
- Pokémon GO in-game events make December festive for players worldwide.
- Christmas and the ongoing worldwide 2025 Catholic Jubilee continue, connecting pilgrims globally through year-long celebrations.
- Winter holiday markets and festive events peak in major cities like London and New York.
- Holiday cultural tours and seasonal attractions draw tourists and locals alike.
- RBI announces a liquidity infusion of ₹2 lakh crore via Open Market Operations.
- RBI cuts the repo rate by 25 bps to 5.25%.
- RBI raises India’s 2025-26 GDP forecast to 7.3%.
- India enters a “Goldilocks period” of high growth and low inflation.
- ISRO unveils plans to develop 50 intelligence satellites over 5 years.
- Myanmar begins phased general elections amid ongoing civil conflict, drawing international criticism.
- AEW’s Worlds End (2025) professional wrestling PPV is held in Illinois; MJF wins the AEW World Championship.
- Continued diplomatic ties: Canada’s PM Mark Carney meets Ukraine’s Zelenskyy in Halifax.
- A meeting between US President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy advances Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations.
- Knife attack in Suriname’s Paramaribo leaves at least nine dead.
- Israel deploys the Iron Beam high-power laser air defence system.
- Thailand and Cambodia agree to a ceasefire to de-escalate border clashes. education and innovation.
- Dhanu Yatra, the world’s largest open-air theatre festival, opens in Odisha.
- India Women’s T20 team defeats Sri Lanka Women’s in the 4th T20I in Thiruvananthapuram.
- PM Modi urges states to strengthen manufacturing and ease of doing business at a key conference.
- RBI conducts significant Monetary Policy Committee decisions affecting future rates.
- ISRO’s third launch pad development at Sriharikota has been initiated.
- ISRO successfully launches the BlueBird Block-2 communication satellite.
- Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla returns from the International Space Station.
- WWE RAW on December 29 crowns new Tag Team Champions; Penta returns and a new Vision faction member is revealed.
- Extended astronomical highlights for late December stir global sky-watching interest.
- Preparations intensify for New Year’s Eve security in cities like Sydney.
- The PDC World Darts Championship continues in London with top players advancing toward the final.
- INSV Kaundinya begins its maiden foreign voyage to Oman.
- Bhutan’s Sonam Yeshey takes a record 8 wickets in a T20I game vs. Myanmar.
Additional Contextual & Cultural Notes
- Ongoing festive and holiday events worldwide through the holiday week.
- Astronomical guides highlight night sky spectacles for starwatchers as the year ends.
- iRacing and other esports/touring events run online activities throughout the week.
- Local basketball and high school sports competitions continue (Dec 22–29).
- Cultural winter activities fill cities like Phoenix, Orlando, and Los Angeles.
- Seasonal travel and hospitality industries remain busy into year-end peak period.




