Here’s a quick roundup of the top 20 news stories from India and around the world on 12 December 2025.
1. E-Cigarette Controversy in Parliament
A heated debate erupted over e-cigarettes in the Lok Sabha. BJP MP Anurag Thakur accused a TMC MP of using an e-cigarette inside the house, prompting the Speaker to intervene. TMC MP Sougat Roy later expressed anger at media queries on the incident.
2. Amit Shah vs Rahul Gandhi
A fiery debate on election reforms took place between Home Minister Amit Shah and Rahul Gandhi. During Shah’s response, Gandhi challenged him, leading to sharp exchanges. Shah remarked, “Your civility won’t run Parliament.”
3. Arunachal Pradesh Truck Accident
A truck fell into a gorge in Arunachal Pradesh, killing 18 laborers from Assam and leaving three missing. PM Modi expressed grief and announced compensation for the families.
4. PM Modi Talks to Donald Trump
PM Modi spoke with US President Donald Trump over the phone, reviewing progress in India-US strategic cooperation and emphasizing strengthening bilateral relations across sectors.
5. Rajasthan Farmers Protest
Farmers in Hanumangarh, Rajasthan, staged violent protests. Tension rose after over 100 participants faced legal action. Internet services were suspended for the second consecutive day to maintain order.
6. Lalu Family Controversy
Rohini Acharya, Lalu Prasad Yadav’s daughter, posted on social media emphasizing daughters’ rights at parental homes, highlighting family disputes and patriarchal issues following electoral losses.
7. Bihar IAS Transfers
Bihar witnessed a major administrative reshuffle with six IAS officers transferred. Rajeev Roshan became the new Secretary of Higher Education, aiming to streamline governance.
8. IPL Auction 2026 – Bihar Players in Spotlight
Four promising players from Bihar will participate in the IPL 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi on 16 December, seeking to make their mark on the national stage.
9. Bihar Ministers Dance to Pawan Singh
Bihar agriculture minister Ram Kripal Yadav was spotted dancing to Pawan Singh’s song during a post-election event in Danapur, a video that went viral on social media.
10. Bihar Forms Task Force Against Sand & Land Mafia
A special task force was formed by Bihar Police’s Economic Offences Unit to tackle illegal sand mining and activities of sand and land mafia under the directive of Deputy CM Samrat Chaudhary.
11. Dharmendra Prayer Meet
Hema Malini, along with daughters Esha and Ahana, held a prayer meet in Delhi at Ambedkar International Centre to pay tribute to late actor Dharmendra.
12. Hrithik Roshan Praises ‘Dhurandhar’
Hrithik Roshan appreciated the film Dhurandhar and its cast, including Ranveer Singh and Akshay Khanna, on social media despite political disagreements.
13. NIA Raids in Jharkhand
NIA, in coordination with ATS, conducted raids in Hazaribagh probing Pune-based ISIS module and terror funding, seizing documents and questioning locals.
14. T20 World Cup 2026 Ticket Sales Begin
Tickets for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka are now on sale, starting at ₹100 in India. Fans can book online to secure seats for the event.
15. Trump Proposes New Global Group ‘C5’
Former US President Donald Trump suggested forming a new global alliance, C5, including China, India, Russia, and Japan, raising questions about the future relevance of G7.
16. Rahul Gandhi Questions Amit Shah
A debate on whether Home Minister Amit Shah is obliged to answer opposition questions went viral, raising questions about government immunity in Parliament.
17. IndiGo Flight Compensation
IndiGo announced travel vouchers worth ₹10,000 for passengers affected by flight cancellations or severe delays on 3, 4, and 5 December, valid for 12 months.
18. UPSC NDA & CDS 2026 Applications Open
Applications for UPSC NDA and CDS 2026 are open, with 845 officer-rank vacancies available in the Indian armed forces.
19. Goa Nightclub Fire – Owners’ Passports Cancelled
The passports of the two Goa nightclub owners involved in past controversies have been revoked, easing their repatriation to India.
20. India Lose Second T20 vs South Africa
India suffered a 51-run defeat against South Africa in the second T20, leveling the five-match series at 1-1. Key batsmen failed, and the team was bowled out at 162.
