NEWS 17-12-2025. News For 19th-Dec (Friday) *International News* 1. India and Ethiopia strengthened their bilateral ties during PM Modi’s visit to Ethiopia, focusing on education, digital infrastructure, and peacekeeping cooperation. 2. The conflict between Cambodia & Thailand erupted once again after a brief pause. *National news* 1. Delhi NCR enforced strict “No PUC, No Fuel” policy under GRAP-4 as air quality dipped to hazardous levels. 2. Scientists at INST Mohali developed a nanoparticle pathway for Alzheimer’s therapy, marking progress in Indian biomedical research. 3. India is accelerating free trade agreements to counter US tariffs and expand export markets, with a likely first signing with Oman. *Defence News* 1. The IAF hosted *Exercise AviaIndra-2025* with Russia to enhance aerospace cooperation and defence interoperability. 2. Indian Army gave ?500 Cr drone contract to Pune-based MIL for advanced loitering munitions, boosting indigenous defence manufacturing. 3. India inducted the final three AH-64E Apache attack helicopters into services, completing its first dedicated Apache unit. *Sports news* 1. Indian shooters Manu Bhaker and Simranpreet Brar won gold at the National Shooting Championships. 2. Norway won the 2025 IHF Women’s Handball World Championship hosted by Germany and the Netherlands. < < Back