National:
- Cyclone Mandous makes landfall in Andhra Pradesh: The severe cyclonic storm Mandous made landfall near Pulicat in Andhra Pradesh’s Nellore district in the early hours of December 6th, causing heavy rainfall and flash floods in several districts.
- Congress delays decision on new Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister: The Congress party has put off the swearing-in ceremony of the new Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, originally scheduled for December 6th, due to ongoing discussions and deliberations within the party.
- Panchayati Raj Ministry launches “Gram Panchayat GIS App”: The Ministry of Panchayati Raj launched the “Gram Panchayat GIS App” to empower Gram Panchayats with digital tools for planning, development, and monitoring projects in rural areas.
- World Happiness Report 2023: India ranks 144th: The World Happiness Report 2023, released by the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network, ranked India 144th out of 156 countries in terms of happiness.
International:
- UN marks International Day of Non-Violence: The United Nations observed the International Day of Non-Violence on December 6th, remembering the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi and promoting the values of peace and non-violent conflict resolution.
- Israel-Palestine conflict: Tensions escalate after incident at Al-Aqsa Mosque: Clashes erupted between Palestinians and Israeli forces following a controversial visit by an Israeli far-right politician to the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem, raising concerns about further escalation in the region.
- Bhopal Gas Tragedy: 39 years later, survivors still struggle for justice: On December 6th, 2023, India marked the 39th anniversary of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy, remembering the victims and highlighting the continuing fight for justice and adequate compensation for the survivors and their families.
Other News:
- Global food security under threat: UN report: A new report by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) warned that global food security is facing significant challenges due to climate change, rising food prices, and conflicts.
- India’s growing space ambitions: India successfully launched its PSLV-C54 rocket on December 6th, carrying a military communication satellite and a technology demonstration satellite. This launch marks another step forward in India’s ambitious space program.
- Debate continues over India’s RCEP withdrawal: Following India’s withdrawal from the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade agreement, experts and economists continue to debate the potential implications for the country’s economy and regional trade.
