New Zealand's Navy Chief Visits India to Boost Maritime Cooperation

India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar delivered a joint press statement with Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath in Colombo on December 23, 2025, during his visit as Special Envoy of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Expressing solidarity after Cyclone Ditwah, India announced a USD 450 million reconstruction package for Sri Lanka, including concessional Lines of Credit and grants. The assistance focuses on connectivity, housing, social infrastructure, agriculture, and disaster preparedness. Both ministers highlighted Operation Sagar Bandhu, under which India acted as first responder by delivering large-scale relief, medical aid, and deploying naval, air, and army assets. The visit also saw the joint inauguration of a Bailey Bridge in Kilinochchi, restoring vital connectivity. The talks reaffirmed India–Sri Lanka friendship, the Neighbourhood First and MAHASAGAR policies, and addressed fishermen issues and reconciliation efforts. #Jaishankar #IndiaSriLanka #CycloneDitwah #OperationSagarBandhu #NeighbourhoodFirst #MAHASAGAR #IndiaAid #SriLankaReconstruction #DisasterRelief #IndiaForeignPolicy #Colombo #BaileyBridge #SouthAsia #HumanitarianAssistance #BilateralRelations ------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the Amaravati Today, AT World News channel and tap the bell icon to receive notifications whenever we go live https://www.youtube.com/@atnewsroom #atworldnews #atworld #AmaravatiToday Source/Courtesy: MEA, India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid heartfelt tribute to former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 101st birth anniversary on December 25, 2025, at the ‘Sadaiv Atal’ memorial in New Delhi. The tribute ceremony was attended by President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, and other senior leaders. In a message shared on social media platform X, Prime Minister Modi described Atal Ji’s life as dedicated to public service and nation-building, calling him a lasting source of inspiration for the country. Later, the Prime Minister visited Lucknow to inaugurate the ‘Rashtra Prerna Sthal’, a 65-acre memorial complex featuring 65-foot bronze statues of Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Dr. Syama Prasad Mukherjee, and Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya. Atal Ji’s birth anniversary is being observed across India as Good Governance Day. #AtalBihariVajpayee #PMModi #AtalJayanti #101stBirthAnniversary #SadaivAtal #GoodGovernanceDay #RashtraPrernaSthal #Lucknow #IndianPolitics #BharatRatna #AtalLegacy #ModiNews #IndiaLeadership #NationalTribute #IndiaNews ------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the Amaravati Today, AT World News channel and tap the bell icon to receive notifications whenever we go live https://www.youtube.com/@atnewsroom #atworldnews #atworld #AmaravatiToday Source/Courtesy: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the grand culmination of the Sansad Khel Mahotsav 2025 via video conferencing on December 25, 2025. Highlighting the massive participation of over one crore young athletes from across India, the Prime Minister described the Mahotsav as a strong pillar of nation-building through sports and youth empowerment. PM Modi emphasized discipline, sportsmanship, and fitness as key values shaping India’s future, while reiterating the country’s ambition to host global sporting events, including the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad and India’s bid for the 2036 Olympic Games. The interaction with young athletes—from a 14-year-old cycle polo player to a boxer from Haryana—and the strong presence of divyang athletes showcased the inclusive spirit of the initiative. #PMModi #SansadKhelMahotsav #YouthOfIndia #NationBuilding #SportsForDevelopment #KheloIndia #IndianAthletes #DivyangAthletes #Olympics2036 #CommonwealthGames2030 #FitIndia #NewIndia #SportsDiplomacy #IndiaOnTheRise #YouthPower ------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the Amaravati Today, AT World News channel and tap the bell icon to receive notifications whenever we go live https://www.youtube.com/@atnewsroom #atworldnews #atworld #AmaravatiToday Source/Courtesy: PM Modi

Watch the full EU Midday Press Briefing from 22 December 2025, the final briefing before the Christmas holidays. The European Commission announced the release of €2.3 billion to support Ukraine’s financial needs and the delivery of a thermal power plant capable of supplying electricity to one million Ukrainians. The briefing also covered EU solidarity actions planned for 2025, efforts to simplify rules to strengthen the European economy, and extensive Q&A sessions on the war in Ukraine, including peace talks in Miami, sanctions against Russia, and contacts with Moscow. Additional questions addressed international partnerships with Armenia, foreign affairs related to Greenland, trade relations with Mercosur, China, and the United States, Russian gas supplies, competition issues involving Italy and Apple, and Sweden’s wolf hunting policy. #EUCommission #MiddayBriefing #UkraineWar #EUUkraine #RussiaSanctions #EUSolidarity #EnergySecurity #RussianGas #EUTrade #ChinaTrade #USTrade #Mercosur #ForeignAffairs #CompetitionPolicy #EuropeanUnion ------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the Amaravati Today, AT World News channel and tap the bell icon to receive notifications whenever we go live https://www.youtube.com/@atnewsroom #atworldnews #atworld #AmaravatiToday Source/Courtesy: EU

On December 21, 2025, U.S. Vice President JD Vance delivered the closing remarks at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest in Phoenix, Arizona. In a powerful address, Vance called for conservative unity, rejecting internal “cancel culture” and ideological purity tests, and affirming that the movement is open to all who love America. He emphasized national identity, declaring that the United States is and will remain a Christian nation, drawing strong applause from attendees. Vance also paid an emotional tribute to Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, honoring his legacy and urging supporters to continue fighting for the values he stood for. The speech highlighted administration policies on immigration enforcement and looked ahead to upcoming political battles, as speculation grows around the 2028 presidential race. #JDVance #AmericaFest2025 #TurningPointUSA #ConservativeUnity #CharlieKirk #USPolitics #ChristianNation #ImmigrationPolicy #ICE #AmericanConservatives #PhoenixArizona #2028Election #MAGA #PoliticalSpeech #USVicePresident ------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the Amaravati Today, AT World News channel and tap the bell icon to receive notifications whenever we go live https://www.youtube.com/@atnewsroom #atworldnews #atworld #AmaravatiToday Source/Courtesy: White House, USA

On Christmas Eve 2025, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump joined the 70th annual NORAD Tracks Santa tradition from Mar-a-Lago, taking calls from children nationwide. Seated in gold-trimmed armchairs, the First Couple spent about 20 minutes answering questions and sharing lighthearted moments. President Trump joked about a “bad Santa” being tracked by the military, praised “clean, beautiful coal,” and described Santa as “a little on the heavy side,” advising kids to leave cookies. Between calls, he also made political remarks, referencing GDP data and repeating claims about winning Pennsylvania. Watch the highlights from this festive and controversial holiday appearance. #NORADTracksSanta #Trump #MelaniaTrump #ChristmasEve #SantaTracker #WhiteHouse #MarALago #USPolitics #HolidayTradition #BorderSecurity #EnergyPolicy #CleanCoal #Christmas2025 #BreakingNews #WorldNews ------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the Amaravati Today, AT World News channel and tap the bell icon to receive notifications whenever we go live https://www.youtube.com/@atnewsroom #atworldnews #atworld #AmaravatiToday Source/Courtesy: White House, USA

On December 22, 2025, President Donald J. Trump announced a sweeping naval expansion from Mar-a-Lago, introducing the ambitious “Golden Fleet” initiative. Standing alongside Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Secretary of the Navy John Phelan, the President revealed plans for a new generation of Trump-class battleships, massive 30,000–40,000-ton surface combatants designed to redefine American sea power. The lead vessel, USS Defiant (BBG-1), is expected to be operational within two and a half years, with approval granted for two ships initially and a long-term goal of building up to 25. These ships are described as dramatically more powerful than historic battleships like the Iowa or Missouri, featuring nuclear-armed sea-launched cruise missiles, advanced command-and-control capabilities, and the largest naval guns of the modern era. The announcement also marked the formal return of the title “Department of War,” following a September 2025 executive order, with Pete Hegseth officially serving as Secretary of War. #GoldenFleet #TrumpClassBattleship #USNavyExpansion #DepartmentOfWar #USSDefiant #TrumpAnnouncement #NavalPower #USMilitary #PentagonRebrand #NuclearDeterrence #SeaPower #DefenseNews #MarALago #MilitaryStrategy #GlobalSecurity ------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the Amaravati Today, AT World News channel and tap the bell icon to receive notifications whenever we go live https://www.youtube.com/@atnewsroom #atworldnews #atworld #AmaravatiToday Source/Courtesy: White House, USA

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the closing ceremony of the 2nd World Health Organization Global Summit on Traditional Medicine at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on December 19, 2025. The summit culminated in the adoption of the Delhi Declaration, outlining a 10-year global roadmap to integrate traditional medicine into health systems worldwide. Key initiatives launched by PM Modi include the My Ayush Integrated Services Portal (MAISP) for digital integration, Ayush Mark for global quality certification, a Traditional Medicine Global Library, and a commemorative postal stamp featuring Ashwagandha. The Prime Minister also inaugurated the new WHO South-East Asia Regional Office complex in Delhi and felicitated recipients of the Prime Minister’s Awards for Outstanding Contribution to Yoga. Theme: Restoring Balance: The Science and Practice of Health and Well-Being. #PMModi #WHOSummit #TraditionalMedicine #DelhiDeclaration #Ayush #GlobalHealth #Yoga #AyushMark #MAISP #Ashwagandha #WHOIndia #HealthInnovation #BharatMandapam #WellBeing ------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the Amaravati Today, AT World News channel and tap the bell icon to receive notifications whenever we go live https://www.youtube.com/@atnewsroom #atworldnews #atworld #AmaravatiToday Source/Courtesy: PM Modi