Major news headlines for Wednesday, December 24, 2025, cover significant developments in space exploration, international relations, and domestic policy.
National & International News
- ISRO's BlueBird-2 Launch: India successfully launched the BlueBird Block-2 communication satellite aboard the LVM3-M6 rocket from Sriharikota. This is the heaviest foreign satellite ever launched on Indian soil and aims to provide cellular broadband directly to smartphones.
- India-Bangladesh Tensions: India has summoned the Bangladesh envoy following the lynching of a Hindu youth, Deepu Das, in Mymensingh. Meanwhile, Bangladesh's finance adviser stated that Muhammad Yunus is personally working to improve ties amid ongoing protests.
- H-1B Visa Changes: The U.S. government is replacing the H-1B visa lottery with a wage-weighted system starting in 2026, prioritizing higher-skilled and higher-paid applicants.
- Libyan Official Killed: Libya’s military chief and seven others died in a plane crash shortly after takeoff from Turkey.
- Maharashtra Politics: Estranged cousins Uddhav and Raj Thackeray have officially reunited to form an alliance ahead of the upcoming BMC (Mumbai civic) polls.
Legal & Crime
- Unnao Rape Case: The Delhi High Court suspended the life sentence of former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the 2017 rape case, granting him conditional bail.
- Jamia Millia Controversy: A professor at Jamia Millia Islamia was suspended after including an exam question about "atrocities on Muslim minorities in India," which sparked a major row.
- Indian Woman Found Dead in Canada: Toronto police have launched a manhunt for the partner of Himanshi Khurana, a 30-year-old Indian-origin woman found dead in a suspected case of intimate partner violence.
Sports & Entertainment
- Vijay Hazare Trophy: 15-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi made history by becoming the youngest centurion in List A history, scoring 190. Star players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are also participating in the domestic tournament.
- Box Office: The film "," starring Ranveer Singh, has reportedly surpassed ₹900 crore globally, becoming a massive blockbuster.
- Avengers News: A teaser for "" has confirmed Chris Evans' return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Steve Rogers.
Environment & Weather
- Air Quality: Delhi's AQI remains in the "very poor" category (around 349), with dense fog causing delays for several flights and trains.
- Assam Unrest: Internet services remain suspended in following violent clashes between tribal groups and alleged illegal settlers that left two people dead.
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