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Summary:

This is a news update from “The Hindu” e-paper, dated December 23, 2025, covering a range of national and international news stories. Key events include Bangladesh halting visa issuance in New Delhi due to security concerns following violence related to a radical leader’s death, a controversy surrounding an Indian BJP councillor’s alleged threat to an African national, another Union Minister’s controversial commission statement, a teachers’ strike announced in Tamil Nadu, an increase in donations to the Bharatiya Janata Party, a Supreme Court ruling on forest land usage, clashes between booth-level officers and police in Kolkata, and a Delhi court reserving its order on a bail plea in the AgustaWestland case.

News Article:

India News Roundup: Visa Suspensions, Political Controversies, and Labor Unrest

New Delhi, December 23, 2025 – A diverse range of news stories are dominating headlines in India today.

Diplomatic relations between India and Bangladesh are facing strain as the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi has suspended visa services, citing security concerns. This follows the closure of Indian visa application centers in Bangladesh, which were targeted by mobs after the death of radical leader Sharif Osman Hadi.

On the domestic front, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav announced that the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) will conduct a district-wise assessment to determine which hills meet the criteria to be considered part of the Aravalli Range for mining purposes.

Political controversy erupted after a video surfaced showing Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) councillor Renu Chaudhary allegedly threatening an African national for not speaking Hindi. Further fueling political tension, Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi has stirred controversy by stating that all MPs and MLAs receive commissions from constituency development funds.

Labor unrest is brewing in Tamil Nadu as the Joint Action Council of Tamil Nadu Teachers’ Organisations and Government Employees’ Organisations (JACTTO-GEO) announced an indefinite strike beginning January 6.

Financially, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) saw a significant increase in donations during 2024-25, while other parties, including the Congress, experienced a decline.

The Supreme Court has issued a ruling that prohibits the use of forest lands for non-forestry purposes, including agriculture.

In Kolkata, chaos erupted as hundreds of booth-level officers (BLOs) clashed with police outside the office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of West Bengal.

Finally, a Delhi court has reserved its order on a plea filed by Christian James Michel, seeking release from judicial custody in a CBI case related to the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper scam. The court will announce the order in the coming days.

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