SIR के साथ मतुआ समुदाय मुश्किल में और भाजपा में कलह

 की शुरुआत  19 December 2025

1. मुख्य खबर: मतुआ समुदाय और भाजपा में कलह

आज की सबसे बड़ी खबर मतुआ समुदाय को लेकर है। भाजपा के एक विधायक के बयान ने विवाद खड़ा कर दिया है। ठाकुरनगर में मतुआ कार्ड और नागरिकता (CAA) के मुद्दे पर भाजपा के अंदर ही गुटबाजी तेज हो गई है। आरोप लगाया जा रहा है कि मतुआ समुदाय के लोगों को राजनीति का मोहरा बनाया जा रहा है, जिससे समुदाय के लोग नाराज हैं।

2. वोटर लिस्ट में धांधली का आरोप

वोटर लिस्ट के नए ड्राफ्ट (Special Summary Revision) को लेकर राज्य में हंगामा मचा है। खबर के अनुसार:

 * कई जीवित लोगों के नाम लिस्ट से हटा दिए गए हैं या उन्हें 'मृत' घोषित कर दिया गया है।

 * विशेष रूप से सीमावर्ती इलाकों में हजारों नाम गायब होने से राजनीतिक विवाद छिड़ गया है।

 * विपक्ष का आरोप है कि यह एक सोची-समझी साजिश है।

3. मौसम का हाल

कोलकाता और आसपास के इलाकों में ठंड का असर तो है, लेकिन तापमान सामान्य से थोड़ा अधिक है। न्यूनतम तापमान 16°C के आसपास बना हुआ है। मौसम विभाग का कहना है कि आने वाले 2-3 दिनों में कड़ाके की ठंड पड़ने की संभावना कम है, हालांकि सुबह के समय हल्का कोहरा छाया रहेगा।

4. खेल जगत

 * भारत बनाम दक्षिण अफ्रीका: बारिश की वजह से सीरीज के चौथे टी-20 मैच में बाधा आई है। अब सबकी नजरें अहमदाबाद में होने वाले निर्णायक मैच पर हैं।

 * एशेज सीरीज: ऑस्ट्रेलिया और इंग्लैंड के बीच चल रही टेस्ट

 सीरीज में खिलाड़ियों के प्रदर्शन और टीम चयन को लेकर चर्चा तेज

 है।

5. अन्य खबरें

 * ठगी का पर्दाफाश: केंद्र सरकार के स्वास्थ्य विभाग का फर्जी अधिकारी बनकर लोगों से पैसे लूटने वाले एक गिरोह को पुलिस ने पकड़ा है।

 * राशिफल: आज का दिन वृष राशि वालों के लिए निवेश के लिहाज से अच्छा है, जबकि मिथुन राशि वालों को स्वास्थ्य का ध्यान रखने की सलाह दी गई है।

स्पोर्ट्स अपडेट: 'बोल्ट का रिकॉर्ड तोड़ना ही लक्ष्य' – केनी बेडनारेक

कोटा-बूंदी बनेगा एजुकेशन हब: IIIT कोटा में बढ़ेंगी 25 हजार सीटें

नई दिल्ली: संसद भवन में लोकसभा अध्यक्ष ओम बिरला और केंद्रीय शिक्षा मंत्री धर्मेंद्र प्रधान के बीच हुई एक महत्वपूर्ण बैठक में कोटा-बूंदी क्षेत्र के लिए बड़े शैक्षिक सुधारों का खाका तै तैयारकया गया।

IIIT कोटा का IIT की तर्ज पर विस्तार

 * सीटों में वृद्धि: आगामी 10 वर्षों में IIIT कोटा की छात्र क्षमता को बढ़ाकर 25,000 करने की योजना है।

 * विश्व स्तरीय संस्थान: संस्थान को देश के प्रमुख IITs की तर्ज पर विकसित किया जाएगा ताकि यह एक ग्लोबल हब बन सके।

 * नए और आधुनिक कोर्स: वैश्विक जॉब मार्केट की मांग को देखते हुए यहाँ आर्टिफिशियल इंटेलिजेंस (AI), ग्रीन एनर्जी, एटॉमिक स्टडीज और पंप स्टोरेज जैसे फ्यूचरिस्टिक कोर्स शुरू किए जाएंगे।

 * विशेष समिति: इन सुधारों को गति देने के लिए एक विशेष समिति का गठन किया गया है जो एक महीने के भीतर अपनी रिपोर्ट सौंपेगी।

स्कूली शिक्षा में सुधार: 'नो योर कॉन्स्टिट्यूशन'

संसदीय क्षेत्र कोटा-बूंदी के स्कूलों में शिक्षा की गुणवत्ता सुधारने पर भी चर्चा हुई। ओम बिरला ने सुझाव दिया कि छात्रों में लोकतांत्रिक मूल्यों के विकास के लिए स्कूलों में 'नो योर कॉन्स्टिट्यूशन' (संविधान को जानें) कार्यक्रम को व्यापक रूप से लागू किया जाए।

स्पोर्ट्स अपडेट: 'बोल्ट का रिकॉर्ड तोड़ना ही लक्ष्य' – केनी बेडनारेक

कोलकाता: दो बार के ओलंपिक रजत पदक विजेता अमेरिकी धावक केनी बेडनारेक (जिन्हें 'कुंग फू केनी' के नाम से जाना जाता है) इस समय भारत में हैं। वे टाटा स्टील वर्ल्ड 25K कोलकाता के 10वें संस्करण के इंटरनेशनल इवेंट एंबेसडर के रूप में शामिल हुए हैं।

 * 200 मीटर पर फोकस: बेडनारेक ने कहा कि उनका मुख्य लक्ष्य उसेन बोल्ट के 200 मीटर के रिकॉर्ड को चुनौती देना है। उन्होंने इस सीजन में 19.5 सेकंड से कम समय में दौड़ने का व्यक्तिगत लक्ष्य रखा है।

 * भारतीय एथलीटों को संदेश: उन्होंने भारतीय एथलीटों को प्रोत्साहित करते हुए कहा कि सफलता के लिए शारीरिक तैयारी के साथ-साथ 90% मानसिक अनुशासन और आत्मविश्वास जरूरी है।

 * कोलकाता का उत्साह: उन्होंने रविवार (22 दिसंबर 2025) को होने वाली रेस के लिए अपना उत्साह व्यक्त किया और कहा कि हजारों लोगों को एक साथ दौड़ते देखना प्रेरणादायक है।

A new year brings new horizons and that familiar sense of wanderlust! The December 2025 – January 2026 edition of Outlook Traveller stands out because it isn’t just about expert opinions—it is a beautiful collection of real stories from travellers like you and me.

This month’s theme, "The Readers’ Issue," celebrates the community by bringing their personal memories and journeys to the forefront under the banner: "Your Stories, Our Pages."

🌟 The Soul of This Issue: "It’s Not Where, It’s How"

This edition emphasizes that travel is more than just checking off a destination on a map; it’s about the "how"—the experiences, the people we meet, and the memories we carry back. It’s about the depth of the journey rather than just the coordinates.

📍 Global Highlights in This Edition

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 * Ancient Stones (Matera, Italy): Discover the city where history is carved into stone. Its "cinematic charm" will make you feel like you’ve stepped onto a classic movie set.

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> Final Thought:

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IIIT Kota to Become a World-Class Hub: Student Intake to Hit 25,000

IIIT Kota to Become a World-Class Hub: Student Intake to Hit 25,000

NEW DELHI – In a landmark meeting held at the Parliament House, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan finalized a transformative roadmap for the educational landscape of the Kota-Bundi region. The centerpiece of the discussion was the strategic expansion of the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Kota, with a goal to elevate it to the prestige of the country’s premier IITs.

Massive Capacity Expansion at IIIT Kota

The Union Education Minister announced a 10-year vision to increase the student capacity of IIIT Kota to 25,000 seats. Currently a growing institution, this expansion aims to accommodate the massive influx of talent in Kota, which already serves as a preparation ground for nearly 1.5 lakh competitive exam aspirants annually.

> "Kota is already a national education powerhouse. By upgrading IIIT Kota on the lines of the elite IITs and improving air connectivity, we are positioning the region as a global leader in technology and higher education," stated Speaker Om Birla.

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Curriculum Focused on the Future

To ensure students are ready for the global job market, the institute will introduce a range of futuristic and specialized courses. The meeting highlighted the region's natural advantages—such as the Chambal River and the Rawatbhata Atomic Power Plant—as catalysts for technical studies.

Key Futuristic Programs to be Launched:

 * Artificial Intelligence (AI): Setting up dedicated AI research centers.

 * Green Energy: Programs focused on sustainable power and renewable resources.

 * Atomic Studies: Leveraging proximity to nuclear facilities for practical learning.

 * Pumped Storage & Hydro Technology: Specialized courses in modern energy storage solutions.

School Education: From "No Bag Day" to "Know Your Constitution"

Beyond higher education, the meeting focused heavily on reforming school-level learning in the Kota-Bundi constituency. Speaker Om Birla emphasized that the foundation of a "Viksit Bharat" (Developed India) begins in the classroom.

| Initiative | Objective |

|---|---|

| Know Your Constitution | To teach students core constitutional values and democratic rights. |

| No Bag Day | Encouraging vocational skills and creative learning without the burden of heavy bags. |

| PM Shri Schools | Increasing the number of high-quality, tech-enabled schools in the region. |

| Parliament Visits | Inviting students to visit the Parliament to foster awareness of democratic institutions. |

The One-Month Action Plan

To ensure these plans do not remain on paper, Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has directed the formation of a special committee. This committee is tasked with submitting a comprehensive implementation report within one month. The report will detail the phase-wise expansion of IIIT Kota and the integration of new curricula in local schools.

The meeting concluded with a commitment to increase central grants for Rajasthan’s education budget, ensuring that the Kota-Bundi region becomes a model for the entire nation.

Would you like me to draft a formal proposal or a social media thread based on these educational reforms?

Bangal plants welfare board for traders

 Bangal plants welfare board for traders 

Calcutta: Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday announced the formation of a welfare board for traders, aimed at creating a structured interface between the state government and the trading community to address business concerns.

Speaking at a conference organised by the consideration of West Bengal Trade  Association, Banerjee said the proposed board would function as a single window mechanism for resolving issues faced by traders and facilitate dialogue between industry and government officials.

"We have decided to set up a West Bengal Traders Welfare Board. The board will meet monthly and organise energy events," she said while inviting chambers of commerce across districts to participate. 

As part of a forest to improve the case of doing business, the chief minister announced the establishment of two export facilitation centres at Calcutta and Siliguri. The centres will showcase Bangle's geographically indicated products and other goods exported from the state, while providing support in packaging, branding, digital marketing and export-related training.

Banerjee is also in a grade A Trade Receivable Discounting System(TReDS) hotel to address short-term liquidity constraints faced by traders and manufacturers executing government contracts.

Under the system, registered MSMEs can upload details of completed work, enabling banks and financial institutions to process payments quickly.

Rob Reiner's son booked for murder

 Los Angeles: 17 December 2025 

Prosecutors in Los Angeles on Tuesday formally charged Nick Reiner with murdering his parents, the Hollywood fixtures and democratic party haviny weights Rob Reiner and Michael singer Reiner.

The son fishes to counts of first degree murder. With prosecutors requesting they be considered under "special circumstances", in part because there were multiple murders. 

Special comes down says can add time to a sentence if convicted. 

Nick Reiner, if convicted,could be sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of Parul or the death penalty, altho prosecutors have not safe whether they would seek the death penalty. 

Nathan J Hochman, the loss Angeles County district attorney ,announced the charges 2 days after Reiner's parents were discovered that at their home in Brentwood. Prosecutors said that Reiner killed them using a knife and that the corner was still determining weather they guidance Saturday or Sunday.

On Tuesday afternoon,Hochman told her packed room of reporters that the case would be particular difficult to prosecutor because of this intimation between the victims and the accused.

"These cases , involving family members ,are some of the most challenging and most heart- reaching cases that our office faces ,"Hochman said.

He emphasized that ,given the high-profile nature of the case, remus and speculation were likely to spread and he owls the public to use  caution.

Chief jim McDonald of the Los Angeles police department told reporters on Tuesday the offers were call to the Reiner's home on Sunday afternoon, and that Nick Reiner was arrested without incident near the University of Southern California later that night.

Reiner appeared briefly in court on Wednesday morning, a day after he was charged with murder in the death of his parents. 

Reiner had been scheduled to appear in loss Angeles superior court on Wednesday for an arraignment, during which  he was expected to enter a plea. But his lawyer, Alan Jackson, told the court that it was " too early"for a plea and that he had agreed with the prosecution to delay the arraignment it is now schedule for January 7.

Rashmi Ranjan

Security Alert in Dhaka

 

Security Alert in Dhaka: Protesters Attempt to Storm Indian High Commission Amid Rising Diplomatic Tension

DHAKA / NEW DELHI — The Indian High Commission in Dhaka was the target of a high-intensity protest on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, as hundreds of agitators attempted to breach security barricades surrounding the diplomatic mission. The incident has triggered a sharp diplomatic response from New Delhi, leading to the temporary closure of Indian visa services in the Bangladeshi capital.

The Incident: Siege at the Diplomatic Enclave

A group operating under the banner of "July Oikyo Mancho" (July Unity) organized a massive march towards the Indian High Commission located in the Baridhara diplomatic zone. The protesters, demanding the extradition of ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, engaged in a standoff with local law enforcement.

 * Breach Attempt: Demonstrators successfully dismantled the first layer of police barricades and attempted to push through a secondary human wall formed by Dhaka Metropolitan Police.

 * Hostile Rhetoric: Videos from the scene showed protest leaders issuing threats to enter the mission premises, citing "Indian imperialism" and alleged interference in domestic politics.

 * Visa Center Shutdown: Following the escalation, the Indian Visa Application Centre (IVAC) at Jamuna Future Park was abruptly shut down at 2:00 PM for the safety of staff and applicants.

India’s Diplomatic Response

In response to the security threat, India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) summoned the Bangladesh High Commissioner, M. Riaz Hamidullah, in New Delhi to register a "strong protest."

> "India expects the interim government to ensure the safety of Missions and Posts in Bangladesh in keeping with its diplomatic obligations," the MEA stated, rejecting what it called a "false narrative" being spread by extremist elements.

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The MEA emphasised that the security environment in Dhaka has become increasingly precarious for Indian officials, citing recent inflammatory speeches by political figures, such as Hasnat Abdullah of the National Citizen Party (NCP).

Context: Strained Ties

Relations between the two neighbours have remained tense since the August 2024 uprising, which led to Sheikh Hasina fleeing to India. Key points of friction include:

 * Extradition Demands: The interim government and various student groups have consistently demanded that Hasina be returned to face trial for "crimes against humanity."

 * Anti-India Rhetoric: Recent speeches by NCP leaders have threatened to support separatist movements in India’s Northeast if the current political transition in Bangladesh is destabilised.

 * Security of Minorities: Continued concerns from New Delhi regarding the safety of Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh.

Current Status

While the protest was eventually contained by police, security around all Indian installations in Bangladesh has been significantly beefed up. The Bangladesh Foreign Ministry described the summoning of its envoy as a "normal diplomatic practice" but acknowledged the prevailing tension.

Rashmi Ranjan