December 2024

At least 40 people were injured in Kangpokpi district, Manipur during clashes between central security forces and women protesters, following the dismantling of ‘community bunkers’. The operation follows recent attacks involving gunmen. Conflicts between Kuki-Zo tribes and Meitei population continue, with tribal groups accusing forces of partiality and demanding an impartial investigation into alleged excessive force used against women.

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Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has vowed to take strong action against anyone connected to the Beed case, emphasizing a zero-tolerance stance on violence and extortion. Despite pressure to remove Food and Civil Supplies Minister Dhananjay Munde, Fadnavis insists on thorough investigation. Surrender of Munde’s aide, Valmik Karad, fuels controversy with allegations of government collusion.

Scrabble’s official dictionary gains 1,816 new words, reflecting modern slang and cultural shifts. The update includes Hindi, Greek, Japanese, and Korean terms. These changes will be first embraced at the MuSigma KSSA Indian Open in Bangalore in January 2025. Players find learning new words easier than unlearning removed ones.

Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani humorously addressed the work-life balance debate, highlighting personal choice in balancing work and family time. Reflecting on Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy’s 70-hour work week suggestion, Adani emphasized enjoying one’s work and activities for balance, considering personal mortality to simplify life, and prioritizing personal character and humility over material wealth.

India’s SpaDeX mission successfully launches, demonstrating indigenous space docking technology. Space minister Jitendra Singh announces the docking of two satellites on January 7, marking India as the fourth nation to achieve this feat. The innovation will support future missions such as the Indian space station and Gaganyaan. PM Modi’s vision of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ is praised through these advancements.

In 2025, Isro will have a significant year with several key missions, including the launch of NVS-02 navigation satellite, the unmanned Gaganyaan mission featuring Vyommitra, and the Indo-US NISAR satellite, among others. The space agency looks to bolster its commercial satellite launch revenue, enhancing its global space economy stature.

Isro’s SpaDeX mission aims to dock two satellites through precise maneuvers starting with a 20km separation, gradually reducing to enable inter-satellite communication. Successful docking will demonstrate power transfer and future space station capabilities. Begun in 1989, the mission highlights India’s technological progress in space docking technology.

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In 2024, India has made significant strides in infrastructure development, inaugurated the Ram temple, advanced tribal welfare, reduced poverty, launched the Aditya L1 Mission, and expanded health coverage for seniors. The country has also strengthened its diplomacy, taken substantial steps in climate action, and approved numerous projects for farmers and infrastructure.

Quad foreign ministers celebrate 20 years of cooperation, reiterating their commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. They reaffirm support for Asean’s centrality and Pacific-led regional architecture. The statement is significant as India prepares to host the next Quad summit in 2025 amid growing Chinese assertiveness in the region.

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