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NATIONAL AFFAIRS - June 2023

Jun 2023

Dec 11, 2025

NHRC hosts National Conference on Public Services and Dignity

The National Human Rights Commission of India organised a National Conference titled ‘Ensuring Everyday Essentials: Public Services and Dignity for All’ to mark Human Rights Day at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Chairperson Justice V. Ramasubramanian opened the event. He stated that the conference examined public services through a welfare-state lens, referencing the Directive Principles of State Policy. The aim was to discuss how accessible public services safeguard citizen dignity and rights. Participants examined governance reforms, accountability, and inclusive service delivery to uphold everyday rights for all Indians, with a focus on improving delivery of essential services to underserved communities.

NHRC organised a National Conference in New Delhi.
Theme: everyday public services and citizen dignity.
Event linked to Human Rights Day and welfare-state principles.
Directive Principles of State Policy cited as foundation.
Participants discussed governance, accountability, and inclusion.

Modi speaks with Netanyahu; India backs Gaza peace plan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on December 10, 2025, reaffirming India’s support for efforts towards a Gaza peace plan and a zero-tolerance approach to terrorism. The leaders discussed regional security and the importance of dialogue, while emphasising the enduring strategic partnership between India and Israel. The call underlined New Delhi’s stance on regional stability and multilateral efforts to advance a just and durable peace in West Asia. Officials indicated both sides would continue high-level exchanges to coordinate on security, defence, and humanitarian concerns.

PM Modi spoke with PM Netanyahu on December 10, 2025.
India reaffirmed support for Gaza peace plan and zero-tolerance on terrorism.
Discussion highlighted India–Israel strategic partnership.
Emphasis on regional stability and dialogue.
Agreed to continue high-level exchanges on security and humanitarian issues.

Dec 10, 2025

India-Bangladesh mutual fishermen release aids humanitarian concerns

India and Bangladesh conducted a mutual exchange of fishermen and vessels, emphasizing humanitarian concerns of coastal communities. On December 9, 2025, Bangladesh released 32 Indian fishermen while India repatriated 47 Bangladeshi fishermen, along with a few vessels. The operation, conducted at the Indian Ocean maritime boundary, is part of ongoing cooperation to resolve cross-border fishing incidents and ensure livelihoods. The exchange includes coordination between coast guards and ministries of external affairs, highlighting ongoing diplomatic engagement aimed at humanitarian relief and reducing tensions in border areas. This mechanism reflects bilateral trust and a shared commitment to vulnerable communities.

Mutual fisherman exchange between India and Bangladesh on 9 Dec 2025.
Bangladesh releases 32 Indian fishermen; India repatriates 47 Bangladeshi fishermen.
Operation conducted at the IMBL in the Bay of Bengal.
Demonstrates ongoing humanitarian diplomacy and border-cooperation.

Dec 08, 2025

Assam Launches Sainik Tujhe Salaam for Veterans

Assam launched the Sainik Tujhe Salaam initiative to honour Armed Forces veterans aged above 90, Veer Naris, and Veer Mothers. The programme includes annual home visits by district administrations and district sainik welfare offices. The state observed Armed Forces Flag Day with Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya attending, highlighting the government's commitment to veteran welfare and ongoing support for their families. The scheme complements broader public welfare and veterans' outreach across Assam, aiming to sustain recognition, assist with healthcare access, and ensure dignity for beneficiaries through coordinated administrative visits and services.

Assam launches Sainik Tujhe Salaam to honor veterans over 90.
Program includes annual home visits by district administrations.
Armed Forces Flag Day observed with Governor in attendance.
Veer Naris and Veer Mothers also recognised under the scheme.
Part of broader state efforts for veteran welfare.

Milind Sathe Appointed Maharashtra Advocate General

Senior Advocate Milind Sathe has been appointed Advocate General of Maharashtra by the state government. The appointment follows the resignation of Birendra Saraf in September 2025. As AG, Sathe will represent the state government in high courts and advise on legal matters across government departments. The decision aligns with Maharashtra’s ongoing efforts to ensure robust legal advocacy and strong constitutional governance. The appointment was formalised by the state cabinet and reflects the government’s plan to maintain continuity in legal affairs during a period of administrative transition.

Milind Sathe appointed Advocate General of Maharashtra.
Appointment follows Birendra Saraf’s resignation in Sep 2025.
AG will represent Maharashtra in high courts and advise on legal matters.
Part of broader efforts to ensure governance continuity.
Formalised by the state cabinet.

Dec 07, 2025

Amit Shah, Gujarat CM Patel Inaugurates Earth Summit 2025-26 in Gandhinagar

The Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah and Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in December 2025, inaugurated the 2nd edition of two-day "Earth Summit 2025-26" at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar and also launched more than 13 new services and products under the 'Sahakar Sarathi' initiative. The new offerings include Digi KCC, Campaign Sarathi, Website Sarathi, Cooperative Governance Index, ePACS, the World's Largest Grain Storage Application, Shiksha Sarathi and Sarathi Technology Forum.
The summit is jointly organised by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI). On this occasion, the Union Cooperation Minister and the Chief Minister also visited various stalls at the event. Legislative Assembly Speaker Shankar Chaudhary, State Agriculture and Cooperation Minister Jitu Vaghani, and Deputy Speaker of the Assembly Jethabhai Ahir graced the event.

Dec 06, 2025

Shah Inaugurates Ahmedabad Shopping Festival

Union home minister Amit Shah will preside over several events in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar on Friday, including the inauguration of the Ahmedabad Shopping Festival (ASF) 2025–26 near Monte Carlo Oxygen Park on Sindhu Bhavan Road.

Karnataka Introduces e-Swathu 2.0 for Rural Property Digitalisation

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has launched the upgraded e-Swathu 2.0, a digital platform aimed at regularising rural properties in Karnataka. The system is expected to generate up to Rs 2,000 crore in revenue by bringing 95 lakh properties in gram panchayats under the tax net.

Lok Sabha Passes Health & National Security Cess Bill

The Lok Sabha has passed the Health Security se National Security Cess Bill, 2025. The bill is aimed to augment funding for health and national security with the imposition of cess on production of goods such as pan masala and any other goods that may be notified by the central government. Proceeds from the cess will be used for expenditure towards public health and national security.
Replying to a debate on the Bill, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, the government wants to deter the use of demerit goods. She said collected cess will be spent on public health and also on strengthening defence ecosystems. She said, public health is a state subject, while defence is the responsibility of the Centre. She stressed on the need to raise more resources to modernize the defence forces to deal with the evolving challenges.

Tamil Nadu Adds Five New Products to Its GI Portfolio, Taking Total to 74

Five distinctive products from Tamil Nadu have been awarded the Geographical Indications (GI) tag, showcasing the State's rich heritage in traditional crafts, agricultural varieties, and artisanal skills. The newly recognised products include:
- Woraiyur cotton sari
- Kavindapadi nattu sakkarai (traditional jaggery powder)
- Namakkal soapstone cookware (makkal pathirangal)
- Thooyamalli rice (a traditional rice variety)
- Ambasamudram choppu saman (wooden toys)
With this recognition, Tamil Nadu now possesses 74 GI-tagged products, strengthening its position as a leading contributor to India's cultural and craft diversity.

India Launches GIRG to Strengthen Its Global Rankings and Performance

The Indian government has announced a major initiative to compare the country's performance with 26 global indices. This effort aims to identify areas where India can improve and strengthen its position in international rankings. The announcement was made by Minister of State for Statistics and Programme Implementation, Rao Inderjit Singh, in Parliament on Monday.
This initiative is part of the Global Indices for Reforms and Growth (GIRG) platform. GIRG is designed to use international comparisons to guide policy changes, improve governance, and enhance India's statistical and data-reporting systems.

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