December 30th, 2025 (Tuesday)

This collection of reports provides a comprehensive overview of India’s domestic and international landscape as 2025 draws to a close. Legal and social issues take center stage, highlighted by the Supreme Court’s intervention in a high-profile assault case and a petition addressing systemic racial discrimination against citizens from the Northeast. National security and economic shifts are also prominent, featuring significant military procurement approvals, the expansion of duty-free trade with Australia, and extreme volatility in the precious metals market. Political tensions are evident through debates over rural employment reforms, controversies regarding state debt in Tamil Nadu, and criticism of the government's response to minority rights. Finally, the reports cover strained diplomatic relations with Bangladesh and ongoing public fascination with the legal accountability of high-profile financial fugitives.