New scientific analysis shows that climate change is increasing crop pest pressures globally, threatening food security for major staples such as wheat, rice, and maize, and highlighting the need for climate-resilient agriculture.
European clean-air technology firm Zonair3D has announced plans to expand in India, introducing advanced air purification solutions amid growing concern over air quality and public health impacts.
Fortis Healthcare Ltd. has announced the acquisition of People Tree Hospital in Bengaluru for about ₹4.3 billion, strengthening its footprint in South India’s healthcare market, as per regulatory disclosures.
Experts have identified artificial intelligence as a potential platform for cooperation between the United States and China in areas such as climate change mitigation and public health innovation, highlighting opportunities for joint research and technology-driven solutions.
The Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025, was passed by the Lok Sabha on December 16 and by the Rajya Sabha on December 17, enabling 100% FDI in the insurance sector and strengthening India’s insurance ecosystem under regulatory oversight.
India and Oman have signed a landmark Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit, elevating their centuries-old civilizational and maritime ties into a modern strategic economic partnership. The pact significantly deepens cooperation across sectors such as energy, agriculture, logistics, manufacturing, healthcare, financial services, green development, education, and connectivity.
Under CEPA, India gains zero-duty access on over 98% of Oman’s tariff lines, covering more than 99% of Indian exports, benefiting labour-intensive industries, MSMEs, artisans, and women-led enterprises. Services trade, skilled mobility, and 100% FDI for Indian companies in key sectors receive a major boost, while sensitive Indian sectors remain protected. With bilateral trade already at USD 10.61 billion (FY 2024–25) and strong people-to-people ties—including nearly 700,000 Indians living in Oman—the agreement is expected to substantially expand trade, investment, and employment, positioning Oman as a strategic gateway for India to West Asia and Africa and setting a template for future Gulf partnerships.
ExorionAI has announced the launch of GAHNA, India’s first sovereign Small Language Model (SLM) purpose-built for cybersecurity and threat intelligence, to be unveiled on December 11, 2025 at the IIT Bombay E-Cell E-Summit. Developed entirely within India, GAHNA is designed to strengthen cyber sovereignty by operating without foreign dependencies and aligning with national regulations, including the DPDP Act and IndiaAI principles.
A key variant, GAHNA CyberMind, will act as an AI assistant for cybersecurity teams—parsing CVEs, triaging threats, suggesting remediations, and streamlining CTI workflows—while supporting local languages, infrastructure, and air-gapped deployments. Positioned as a strategic asset for startups, CERTs, financial institutions, PSUs, and defense agencies, GAHNA aims to deliver affordable, scalable, and secure AI to bolster India’s digital resilience and national security.
GeeFi is gaining strong traction in the digital asset market as its token presale accelerates rapidly. GeeFi successfully sold out its Phase 1 allocation of 10 million tokens in just over a week, raising $500,000, and has since crossed $1 million in total contributions with a community of more than 2,400 holders. Phase 2 is nearing completion, and Phase 3 is expected to launch soon amid speculation of upcoming major exchange listings.
While broader crypto markets remain volatile—illustrated by Solana experiencing price pressure despite demonstrating strong network resilience—GeeFi positions itself as a project with a fully functional ecosystem already live. Its non-custodial GeeFi Wallet, integrated DEX supporting 14+ blockchains, upcoming crypto card, and multi-tier staking options (up to 55% APR) are key differentiators.
With presale tokens priced at $0.06 in Phase 2 and a confirmed public listing price of $0.40, early participants are targeting a potential 667% ROI, fueling strong demand and urgency. Backed by real products, high-yield passive income features, and rapid presale momentum, GeeFi is being positioned by supporters as a potential breakout project in the current crypto cycle.
G-Hexa Research Center in Bengaluru, India has expanded its material characterization and failure analysis services, now offering advanced capabilities such as Atom Probe Tomography (APT), FESEM, and related high-precision analytical techniques to support sectors like aerospace, automotive, defense, and semiconductors. This expansion enables detailed atomic-scale analysis and root-cause failure investigations previously difficult for smaller firms and researchers to access, helping accelerate R&D and industrial material testing across India.
A data report by OnlineCardGames.io highlights that casual gaming during office hours—particularly Klondike Solitaire—is contributing to significant productivity losses in the U.S. economy. Analyzing over 226,000 workplace gaming sessions, the study estimates a weekly productivity cost exceeding $1.1 million, with peak activity occurring between 10 AM and 3 PM. Klondike Solitaire alone accounts for a large share, with its Turn 1 variant generating over 32,800 weekly sessions and an estimated $162,000 in weekly losses. Certain states such as Vermont, California, Texas, New York, and Florida show especially high engagement, with combined annual losses projected to surpass $35 million. The findings suggest employees intentionally use short gaming sessions as mental breaks during natural energy dips in the workday.
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