The Union Health Ministry, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), launched a month-long Delhi Metro campaign at Sultanpur Metro Station on Wednesday, focusing on the health and well-being of women and girls. Running from December 10, 2025, to January 10, 2026, the campaign aims to reach millions of commuters through messages displayed on trains and selected metro stations. It highlights key issues such as women’s safety, health, mental well-being, bridging the digital divide, awareness of the PC&PNDT Act, and TB prevention.

Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava told ANI that the campaign builds on the successful “Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan,” which saw participation from over 11 crore people. She said the initiative, in collaboration with WHO, focuses on promoting messages like “Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar” and “Sashakt Bharat,” emphasizing the importance of women’s health, safety, and awareness about PCPNDT and TB. She added that a family or nation cannot progress without healthy women and that the Delhi Metro provides a powerful platform to reach the public directly.

Dr. Catharina Boehme, Officer-in-Charge, WHO South-East Asia, said the “Healthy Women, Healthy Nation” campaign is vital, as many women in India and globally still face stigma and lack access to timely healthcare, including for tuberculosis. She encouraged public ownership of the campaign on behalf of WHO and the Indian government.

The flag-off included a performance by WeBhor, an all-women band, celebrating women’s empowerment and resilience, followed by an inaugural metro ride to reinforce shared responsibility for promoting safety, dignity, and well-being for women and girls. Officials present included Meera Srivastava, Geetu Joshi, and other senior members of the Union Health Ministry.
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The Sessions Court at Rouse Avenue on Tuesday issued a notice to Sonia Gandhi while hearing a revision petition against a Magistrate’s order that had dismissed a complaint about her alleged wrongful inclusion in the 1980–81 electoral rolls. Sessions Judge Vishal Gogne passed the direction after hearing initial arguments from the revisionist’s side.

Senior Advocate Pavan Narang, representing revisionist Vikas Tripathi, argued that the issue deserved reconsideration because the records showed serious irregularities in how Sonia Gandhi’s name entered the electoral roll before she became an Indian citizen. He contended that some documents may have been forged to include her name in the 1980 rolls and noted that her name was later removed and reinserted in 1983 based on an application filed before she obtained citizenship.

Narang submitted that only Indian citizens can legally be added to the electoral roll under the Representation of the People Act, making the entries questionable. He added that while the initial complaint relied on a news article with photocopies of the rolls, the revisionist has since obtained certified copies from the Election Commission to support the claim. After reviewing the arguments, Judge Gogne issued notices to both respondents, including Sonia Gandhi, and the State accepted notice through the prosecutor. The Court also directed that the Trial Court Record be summoned for a full review. The matter will be heard again on January 6.

The revision petition challenges the Magistrate’s earlier decision to reject Vikas Tripathi’s complaint at the outset, citing lack of legal basis and reliance on uncertified electoral documents from 1980. The Magistrate had also held that issues of citizenship and voter rolls fall solely under the jurisdiction of the Central Government and the Election Commission, not criminal courts.
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Ten hardcore Naxalites, carrying a combined bounty of Rs 2.36 crore, surrendered in Madhya Pradesh's Balaghat district. Following this, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav declared Dindori and Mandla districts completely free from Naxal influence. Among the surrendering cadres were four women, who handed over modern weapons including AK-47 and INSAS rifles. They were part of the 'Bhorsadev area committee' of the banned Communist Party of India (Maoist).

Yadav announced that a full Naxal eradication campaign would begin in Balaghat from January. Those who return to the mainstream will receive a 15-year rehabilitation package, while strict action will continue against those who remain active. At the 'Punarvas Se Purnajeevan' event, Yadav emphasized that the government guarantees rehabilitation, security, and opportunities for a dignified life to those who surrender. Highlighting the government’s commitment to eliminating Naxalism in Madhya Pradesh, Yadav said the campaign, originally scheduled for March 2026, is now targeted for completion by January 2026 due to the effectiveness of security forces.

The surrendered cadres were from the Bhoramdeo area committee of the CPI (Maoist), operating across the Maharashtra-MP-Chhattisgarh (MMC) zone, including Kanha Tiger Reserve and Bhoramdeo Wildlife Sanctuary. The ten cadres, including leaders like Sunder alias Kabir, surrendered weapons ranging from AK-47s to single-shot guns.

Director General of Police Kailash Makwana noted that new security camps have been set up, the anti-Naxal Hawk Force and police have been strengthened, and efforts in employment and skill development have helped integrate youth from Naxal-affected areas into the mainstream, leading to rising surrenders.
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The Indian Army, working with IIT Hyderabad under Project PRABAL (Portable Robotic Printer for Printing Bunkers and Accessories), has taken a major step forward in defence infrastructure by deploying On-Site 3D Concrete Printing Technology, according to an official release. This capability, already tested in other operational zones, has now been successfully used by the Trishakti Corps in Sikkim and nearby forward areas.

The indigenous robotic 3D concrete printer—featuring a robotic arm, circular mixer, piston pump, and generator—is fully portable by vehicle and designed for fast movement across mountainous terrain. Created specifically for use in forward locations, it enables rapid construction of bunkers, sentry posts, and protective shelters. These printed structures have passed live ballistic testing, confirming their durability and protective capability.

The release noted that 3D concrete printing offers several key operational benefits, such as customised designs, improved blast and ballistic resistance, higher compressive strength, better quality control, efficient use of local materials, and quick construction within tactically acceptable timelines. It also allows for terrain-specific structures and advanced camouflage. The Army’s ongoing adoption of on-site 3D printing marks a major advancement in engineering and readiness, supporting fast, sustainable, mission-focused infrastructure development in difficult environments.
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In December 2019, a fishing boat set out from an Alaskan port with an experienced crew, unaware that an icy storm was gathering. The events that followed underscore why deep-sea fishing is considered one of the most dangerous professions in the world. This account is by Rose George, read by Rosalie Craig, and is adapted from Every Last Fish: What Fish Do for Us, and What We Do to Them, published by Granta.
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Just over 50% of voters acknowledge that climate change is real and driven by human activity, according to the latest Guardian Essential poll. Interestingly, a similar proportion held the same view more than 15 years ago. Essential Media’s executive director, Peter Lewis, and political reporter Josh Butler examine the disconnect between climate science and the politics of climate action in Australia. They also discuss why self-aware AI, rather than climate change, is seen as the biggest existential threat, and how strong public backing for gambling reform highlights the gap between Prime Minister Albanese’s current policies and the public’s appetite for change.

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Frances Wong, who led a global anti-scam team at an international bank, discovered that her own mother had fallen prey to a scam. Motivated by this, she left her position and founded White Byte, a company dedicated to educating vulnerable individuals and businesses about scam prevention. Frances discusses how she connects with the elderly, migrant workers, and other at-risk groups, the advice she gives to victims, and the guidance she would offer her younger self.

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A month has passed since global leaders met in Egypt for a peace summit aimed at securing a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict. Since then, both parties have traded accusations of breaching the deal. Andrea Heng reviews the progress made during the first month and examines whether the fragile truce can endure, in conversation with Dr. Eyal Mayroz, Senior Lecturer in Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Sydney.

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