1. Inflation spikes to 4.91% in November. Vegetable prices jump 7.45%
2. SC puts off Krishna water dispute hearing till 2022; It has been scheduled for January 10
3. Fathoming the new world disorder: It is pegged to the American withdrawal from Afghanistan, a development with a far-reaching impact on global politics
4. A global gateway to creating links, not dependencies; With its new Global Gateway strategy, the European Union is showing how it can aid investors, partners and people
5. Home truths on climate change: There is a gap between what the goverment says on the international stage and what it does at home
6. Central Asian leaders invited for R-Day; If they accept, this will be the first time all five countries will attend Republic Day parade together
7. India lays emphasis on UNCLOS; Govt. says committed to promoting a free, open, rules-based order rooted in law
8. ‘Call from within judiciary to change collegium system’. Draft for bringing transparency submitted by Government to Supreme Court pending, says Law Minister
9. SC seeks reply on revival of vaccine PSUs; Plea says the facilities must be put to good use
10. Help children left homeless by pandemic: SC; Data collection is at a slow pace, says court
11. Bill correcting drafting error in NDPS Act passed by LS; Retrospective provisions only clarificatory: Sitharaman
12. Supersonic missile-assisted torpedo system tested: DRDO; It’s designed to enhance anti-submarine warfare capability
13. India’s Harnaaz Sandhu crowned Miss Universe 2021