The book "Tipu Sultan: The Saga of Mysore's Interregnum (1760-1799)" was written by historian and columnist Vikram Sampath. It was launched by Union External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in New Delhi

The Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav 2024 will take place from December 6 to 8, 2024, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The event is organized by the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER).   

The 'Bima Sakhi Yojana' aims to empower women by training them to become agents for the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC). It will be launched in Panipat, Haryana on December 9, 2024.

• 'Mission Arun Himveer' aims to improve market linkages for agri-horti producers in Arunachal Pradesh. It involves a partnership between the Arunachal Pradesh Agriculture Marketing Board (APAMB

  ) and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP).

•  Haryana is set to develop a Global AI Centre with a total project investment of ₹3647 crore, supported by a loan from the World Bank.

Belgium became the first country to recognize the rights of sex workers, providing them with the same benefits as other workers, including maternity leave, health insurance, and sick leave.

• The Government of India has urged all states to make snakebite cases and deaths "notifiable diseases" under the relevant health legislation. This allows for active surveillance and response to outbreaks.

The HARIMAU SHAKTI military exercise will be held in Malaysia from December 2 to 15, 2024. It is part of various joint military exercises between India and other countries.

The Vadhavan Greenfield Port, located near Dahanu in Maharashtra, is expected to double India's container trade upon completion by 2034. The port is being built with a ₹76,000 crore investment.

Uber launched its first water transport service in India, allowing users to book a shikara ride on Dal Lake, Srinagar. This service is the first of its kind in Asia. The CEO of Uber is Dara Khosrowshahi.