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THE HINDU

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With new Bill, demand-led job scheme set to turn supply-driven

The Union government is set to introduce the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee For Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), 2005 in the Lok Sabha. The move will mark a shift from a "demand-driven framework" to a "supply-driven scheme". 


2.

Central govt. to send new higher education Bill to JPC

The Union government on Monday proposed that the new Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan (VBSA) Bill, 2025, which seeks to overhaul the higher education regulatory framework by replacing the University Grants Commission (UGC), be sent to a Joint Parliamentary Committee with members from both Houses. 


3.

Bill to allow private sector to make, run nuclear plants

The Centre introduced in the Lok Sabha on Monday the SHANTI Bill that aims to incentivise private sector participation, both Indian and foreign, in nuclear power production. 


4.

Trade deficit falls to $6.6 bn. in Nov. due to merchandise export growth

India's trade deficit plummeted by more than 61% in November to $6.6 billion, due to strong growth in merchandise exports and a fall in merchandise imports. Notably, India's exports to the U.S. in November 2025 were higher than in October 2025, as well as in November last year. 


5.

Karnataka puts on hold Bill to amend anti-cow slaughter Act

The State government is learnt to have decided to drop its earlier plan to bring the Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle (Amendment) Bill, 2025, before the ongoing legislature session in Belagavi. 


6.

The Oman visit is more than a routine diplomatic trip

For India, Oman is a crucial pillar of its West Asia Policy, with the partnership taking a more strategic shape in recent decades. India signed a strategic partnership agreement with Oman in November 2008, and Oman was also invited by India as a guest nation during its G-20 Presidency in September 2023. 


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One in six people exposed to conflict worldwide in 2025

According to a new report from the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data (ACLED), an estimated 831 million people, or 10% of the world's population, were exposed to conflict this year. That means roughly, one in six people globally were exposed to conflict in 2025. 


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Does India need to upgrade its biosecurity measures?

Biosecurity refers to the set of practices and systems designed to deter the intentional misuse of biological agents, toxins or technologies. In other words, it covers everything from safeguarding labs handling dangerous pathogens, to detecting and containing an intentional outbreak of a pathogen. Biosecurity is not only about protecting human health from pathogens, but extends to agricultural and animal health too. 


9.

Raj Kumar Goyal takes oath as CIC; 8 more sworn in

President Droupadi Mur-mu on Monday administered the oath of office to former Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Raj Kumar Goyal as the Chief Information Commissioner of the Central Information Commission. 


10.

Unemployment rate dips to 4.7% in November: PLFS

The unemployment rate (UR) among people aged 15 years and above declined to 4.7% in November, the lowest level since April, when it stood at 5.1%, according to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) report for November released on Monday. 


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India, Mexico in talks to mitigate tariff hike impact, says Agrawal

India and Mexico are discussing ways to mitigate the impact of Mexico's proposed tariff increases on countries it does not have a free trade agreement with, which includes India, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said on Monday. A quick way to resolve the issue would be through a Preferential Trade Agreement, he said, adding that the proposed tariffs would impact about $2 billion worth of exports from India to Mexico.


12.

India-U.S. 'very close' to finalising initial framework deal

India and the U.S. are "very close" to finalising an initial trade agreement on reciprocal tariffs, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said, although he declined from specifying a deadline for it.


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THE HINDU (16 Dec 2025) | Daily News Highlights