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| Jan 01, 1970 | Daily Report |
| RISING BHARAT | News Count (102076) | |
531. BSF launches four-day Civic Action Program in South Garo Hills
- The Border Security Force (BSF) 200th Battalion has launched a four-day Civic Action Program at Upper Primary School in Rongra, with the aim of supporting local communities through sports, welfare initiatives and medical aid.
- The BSF’s commitment to assisting the people of South Garo Hills through various community-driven initiatives. As part of the program, the 200th Battalion is organizing multiple sporting events, including a football tournament in Rongra, a volleyball tournament in Baghmara starting on March 27, and a badminton tournament on March 28.
- Additionally, a medical camp is being set up in Rongra to provide free health checkups and medicines to villagers. In a bid to support education and daily needs, the BSF will distribute stationery, sports equipment, ladies’ shawls, and essential items to underprivileged individuals in border areas.
- As part of its livelihood support initiative, the force will also provide bee-keeping kits to promote sustainable income opportunities for local residents.
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532. BSF inaugurates computer training centre for students of border areas at Phansidewa
- A computer training centre was inaugurated today at Phansidewa on the Indo-Bangladesh border, as a collaborative effort between the 176th Battalion of the Border Security Force (BSF) and the NRL organization.
- The inauguration ceremony witnessed the presence of various dignitaries, including Surendra Singh Sipahi, the officer of BSF’s 176th Battalion.
- The Inspector General (IG) of BSF, North Bengal Frontier, inaugurated the computer training centre during the event. Addressing the gathering, the IG highlighted that this initiative aims to provide computer education to the underprivileged students residing in the border areas.
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533. BSF fortifies village guards initiative with arms training for Jammu border residents
- Post Operation Sindoor, the Border Security Force has started arms training for village defence guards (VDGs) along the Jammu border with Pakistan. The civilians residing in border villages are being trained as the “second line of defence” in the wake of infiltration by terrorists and terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir.
- The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has also sanctioned the deployment of more than 52,000 Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) personnel for the Amarnath Yatra commencing on July 3. As many as 581 companies, each comprising 90-100 personnel, will be deployed for the security of the pilgrimage, which concludes on August 9, 2025.
- Since 2022, the J&K Police have provided semi-automatic weapons to the VDGs to act in self-defence. When the scheme to arm civilians was first started in 1995 in 10 districts of Jammu, as members of the Hindu community were targeted and killed by terrorists, the civilians were provided with .303 rifles.
- On Thursday (May 29, 2025), the BSF-Jammu posted on X, “On 29 May, 2025, a three-day training program for VDGs began in Samba’s border villages, Galar, Chak Faquira, Khanpur and Suchetpur. The program focusses on building skills to safeguard communities, boost situational awareness and counter security threats effectively.
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534. BSF conducts special training for village defence guards in J&K’s Samba
- The Border Security Force (BSF) on Tuesday conducted a special training programme for village defence guards (VDGs) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba district. The training programme in the border area of Ramgarh focused on enhancing weapon handling, situation awareness and security threat response.
- BSF teams also imparted training to the VDGs at Arnia and Gadkhal in Jammu sector on Monday as part of its efforts to strengthen the border grid.n
- The civilian volunteers known as VDGs living along the International Border and Line of Control were given essential training in firearms handling, self-defence techniques and surveillance methods.
- The initiative is meant to counter infiltration bids and smuggling of arms, ammunition and narcotics into this side of the border through human couriers or drones.
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535. BSF provides IELTS coaching to keep Punjab youths away from drug menace
- The Border Security Force (BSF) is providing International English Language Testing System (IELTS) coaching to 50 youngsters from five villages on the Indo-Pak border in Punjab as part of its efforts to steer them away from drug abuse.
- Sources said that the BSF selected 50 students from Rajoke, Wan, TJ Singh, Kalia and Dal in Tarn Taran district after the screening and shortlisting process. The border guarding force then hired two teachers and held the coaching for five months from January 1 to May 31 this year at Amarkot.
- Border Security Force (Punjab Frontier) Inspector General Atul Fulzele said that villagers and their children approached officers from the 103rd battalion, expressing their inability to afford IELTS training and requested them for support.
- The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is highly regarded worldwide for those seeking to study, migrate or work abroad, attracting around 30 lakh candidates annually. It is recognized by employers, universities and immigration bodies globally.
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536. BSF Organizes Health Check-Up Camp for 2,000 Students in Imphal
- A medical team from the Border Security Force’s Sector Headquarters CI (Ops) in Imphal on Wednesday conducted a large-scale health check-up camp at Kendriya Vidyalaya School in Lamphel, reaching nearly 2,000 students.
- The initiative, held under the guidance of Ravi Kant, IPS, Inspector General of BSF Mizoram & Cachar Frontier, and supervised locally by the Deputy Inspector General of SHQ CI (Ops) Manipur, provided comprehensive screenings aimed at detecting early signs of illness among schoolchildren.
- Students underwent measurements of height and weight, as well as eye, ear and throat examinations. BSF doctors also screened for both acute and chronic conditions, with the aim of ensuring prompt medical intervention where needed.
- The BSF routinely undertakes public welfare initiatives in areas where it operates, including health, education and infrastructure support.
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537. India’s Renewable Energy Surge: 35 GW Solar Addition In 2025 Signals A Strong Shift Toward A Cleaner Power Mix
- On December 19, 2025,India’s shifting energy mix in 2025 reflects a major transition toward cleaner power By November 2025, India’s total installed power capacity crossed 509 GW, with coal still dominant at 43.08%, while renewables grew to 39.94% of capacity, driven primarily by a surge in solar energy deployment across the country.
- Solar expansion accelerates under strong policy support and domestic manufacturing Between January and November 2025, India added 34,983.53 MW of new solar capacity, lifting total installed solar to 132.848 GW, or 26.06% of the national energy mix. Government measures like the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) helped enforce quality standards and expand domestic PV module manufacturing to 122 GW, boosting investor confidence and reducing import dependence.
- Renewables are advancing India’s energy security, economic growth, and sustainability goals the rapid rise ofSolar and wind has strengthened energy security by cutting reliance on imported fuels and created jobs in rural and semi-urban areas. However, coal remains essential for grid reliability, underscoring the ongoing need for enhanced grid management, storage solutions, and flexible generation as India pursues a cleaner, resilient, and self-reliant power future.
538. 70.09 crore UPI users in India make 59 billion trasactions in 3 months
- . On December 19,2025, In India, Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transaction volumes rose 33.5% year-on-year to 59.33 billion in July-September 2025, with values up 21% to ₹74.84 lakh crore, driven by strong growth in person-to-merchant (P2M) usage and expanding QR acceptance across kiranas, transport hubs, and rural markets, making scan-and-pay the default payment mode nationwide.
- Digital Payments and Card Trends The average UPI ticket size declined to ₹1,262, reflecting more micro-transactions in mobility, food, and essentials, while point-of-sale terminals grew 35% to 12.12 million; private banks dominated acceptance deployment, and credit card transactions grew, even as debit card use declined with low-value spends shifting to UPI.
- Indian researchers used an AI model to map how bird flu virus H5N1 could spill over to and spread among humans, highlighting early culling and isolation as key controls, and a Tracxn report showed India’s tech startups raised $10.5 billion in 2025, ranking third globally despite a funding decline from the previous year.
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539. ILive Connect launches India’s first ‘Doctor-Led Continuous Care’ platform
- On December 19, 2025, iLive Connect officially launched its 24×7 “Doctor-Led Continuous Care” platform in India, introducing a first-of-its-kind home-based healthcare model that blends advanced technology with specialist medical oversight to continuously monitor patient health outside hospital settings. Express Healthcare
- The initiative responds to pressing healthcare challenges in India—such as an ageing population living alone, rising chronic diseases, sudden emergencies, and frequent preventable hospitalisations—by providing proactive, real-time health tracking and early intervention, ensuring expert care is present even when patients are at home. Express Healthcare
- The service uses FDA and CE-approved wearable biosensors, an AI-driven analytics platform, and a round-the-clock medical command centre staffed by specialist doctors to track vitals, detect risks before symptoms emerge, and enable timely clinical action—ultimately improving chronic disease management, reducing emergencies, and offering families peace of mind. Express Healthcare
540. Ashwagandha gets global health focus at WHO summit in Delhi Anuja Jaiswal / TNN
- On December 18,2025, The 2nd WHO Global Traditional Medicine Summit was held Dec 17–19, 2025, in New Delhi. Experts discussed how Ashwagandha can help with stress, brain health, and immunity, emphasizing the need for research, safety checks, and standardized products.
- Union Ministers highlighted India’s efforts in traditional medicine, including 104 scholarships, 26 MoUs, partnerships with 50+ global institutions, and research in countries like the UK and Germany.
- The summit aimed to safely integrate traditional medicine into modern healthcare. Experts said strong quality control, clear guidelines, safety monitoring, and international cooperation are needed for herbs like Ashwagandha to be accepted worldwide.