December 18- Lok Sabha passes Viksit Bharat Rozgar Bill, Karnataka Assembly Passes Hate Speech Law & India-Oman Sign CEPA

December 18- Lok Sabha passes Viksit Bharat Rozgar Bill, Karnataka Assembly Passes Hate Speech Law & India-Oman Sign CEPA

Author: India Today Podcasts December 18, 2025 Duration: 5:59
On News At 7 this 18 of December, Areeb Raza brings to you the evening's most crucial headlines

The Lok Sabha passed the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Gramin Bill, 2025, amid Opposition protests accusing the government of undermining MGNREGA and insulting Mahatma Gandhi.

Meanwhile, the Karnataka Assembly passed the Hate Speech and Hate Crimes Prevention Bill, 2025, allowing up to seven years’ imprisonment and fines for hate-related offenses.

India also signed a comprehensive economic partnership with Oman, offering major tariff cuts to boost trade and diversify exports.

Produced by Areeb Raza

Sound mixed by Suraj Singh

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