At the 12Pm of December 31st, 2024, the universe steps into 2025 and we accord good bye to eventful and bountiful year 2024 and at the same time welcome 2025 with open arms and embrace it with happiness and pleasure with the resolve to be good and do good and continue our march to peace, development and progress. As the year 2024 comes to close and the sun shines on the New Year 2025, let us bade a good bye to the bygone year 2024 and welcome and embrace new year 2025 with hopes and expectations. India had a lot to be proud of in 2024. Every year the list of milestone achievements by Indian’s grow longer but this time ,it is really felt like an India was in the news for breaking a record almost every fortnight .It is in the fitness of things to throw light on the India’s achievements in 2024 and list these in an unbiased manner and show the challenges of the new year 2025 as the new year is full of challenges and opportunities.2024 was a breakthrough year ,where promises began to take shape ,and sustainability became the cornerstone of corporate strategies and global agendas .This was not merely about trends or social pressure .

In fact 2024 saw a convergence of forces driving governments ,businesses ,and citizens towards tangible actions to tackle challenges in biodiversity, climate change ,and social justice .And as we leave behind a year of achievements ,2025 promises to be the year of truth—the moment we will see whether the future we are envisioning can truly become a reality.2024 marked two critical moments for our planet.COP16 on biodiversity held in Cali ,and COP29 on climate change ,hosted in Baku .Both events represented historic steps forward.COP 16 emphasized the urgency of preserving biodiversity ,with an ambitious goal. ,protecting 30% of land and oceans by 2030.At COP29,the world addressed climate change with an unprecedented sense of responsibility .In the Indian context ,it can be said ,while 2024 has certainly been a year marked by moments of pain ,it has also been one of remarkable achievements and hope .From space exploration to sporting triumphs ,and domestic victories to environmental successes ,India’s resilience has been on full display .
India’s 2024 was not without its shadows ,but the year was defined by extraordinary achievements –both on the global stage and within its borders .As 2024 draws to close, the world reflects on a year marked by revolutions ,protracted conflicts ,assassination attempts ,and even the elusive search for extraterrestrial life .For India ,it was a year of intense contrasts –one where grief and joy coexisted ,and where triumphs were tempered by deep sorrows .From the ongoing crisis in Manipur to the passing of national icons such as Dr Manmohan Singh ,Ratan Tata and Ustad Zakir Hussain ,the country bore witness to moments that left indelible marks on the national consciousness .Yet, amid these turbulent times, there were achievements that stood as beacons of hope and perseverance ,offering a glimpse of a brighter future. Following is a reflection on the moments that gave the nation pride ,hope ,and a sense of collective strength .The ISRO opened the year with a bold stride into the unknown .On January 1,ISRO successfully launched the X-ray Polarimeter Satellite { XPoSat ],a mission dedicated to understanding cosmic phenomena through the polarization of X-rays .
Developed in collaboration with Bengaluru’s Ram Research Institute ,the satellites goal is to study pulsars ,black holes ,and active galactic nuclei ,unraveling the mysteries of the universe .This launch symbolized India’s continued ambitions in space exploration and research .The country’s space program also soared throughout the year,as ISRO’s Chandrayaan 3 mission –launched a year earlier –unveiled critical discoveries regarding the Moon’s surface .New findings suggested that a liquid magma ocean once existed on the lunar surface ,reinforcing India’s position as a leader in space science. Furthermore ,ISRO’s Aditya –L1 ,India’s first space –based solar observatory ,completed its first successful orbit in July .Stationed at a distance of 1.5 million Km from Earth ,Aditya-L1 aims to study the sun’s radiation ,heat and magnetic fields –a monumental step in India’s scientific pursuits.75th Republic Day exhibited a celebration of women’s power .
India’s Republic Day celebrations in 2024 was significant not just for its scale but also for the historic participation of a 144 –person tri-service women’s contingent .For the first time ,women soldiers ,sailors ,and airwomen from all branches of the Indian army marched together and in a display of strength ,resilience ,and unity .Their participation reflected India’s growing recognition of women’s vital role in nations defense and society .In a diplomatic win, India celebrated the return of eight Indian Navy veterans in February, who had been detained in Qatar on charges of espionage .Their release after years of imprisonment marked a major victory for Indian diplomacy. The year gone by was a sporting year of glory.2024 was a banner year for Indian sport ,with victories that echoed far beyond the stadiums .One of the most memorable moments was India’s performance at T20 World Cup ,where the national cricket team ,led by Rohit Sharma ,claimed its second title .
The year also saw India’s athletes excel at the Paralympics .In a moment of pride ,Avani Lekhara became the first Indian women to win two medals at the Paralympic Games. One of the milestone achievement of India was the successful conduct of the general election to the 14th Lok Sabha and it was the biggest triumph of Indian democracy .In a significant development the state assembly elections were conducted after a gap of 10 long years and J&K got its democratic government and it added a feather in the cap of Indian democracy .The consecration of Lord Ram temple in Ajodhya on January 22,2024 was a spectacular achievement of the country .December 2024 marked the 100th anniversary of the birth of Raj Kapoor ,one of the most influential figures in the history of Indian cinema .The centenary celebration of the birth anniversary of the former PM Vajpayee on 25th December was also a significant development .India is the world’s largest and the oldest civilization .It has the second largest population of scientists and engineers in the world .
It is the world’s largest democracy with rich culture and tradition having huge visions for the future .Eradication of Polio is the outstanding achievement of India .The last case of Polio was reported in January 2012 in West Bengal when a young girl got paralyzed by the disease .In March 2014 WHO certified India as the Polio-free region .The health and family welfare minister of India collected the certificate of the Polio –free status from WHO .All the achievements of year 2024 cannot be penned down here for paucity of space .We look with hope and expectation to year 2025 and it is hoped that the journey of peace, development and progress will continue in the new year 2025.New year will be dotted with prosperity and wellbeing for all .The year 2025 offers a window to look beyond elections unlike year 2024.In 2024, politics took a surprise turn in India ,its immediate neighborhood ,and in many countries around the world .The BJP bounced back to power in a spectacular fashion in the assembly elections in Haryana and Maharashtra .2025 will perhaps be a year in which governance will take a centre stage .
There are pressing challenges in economic front as growth has slowed more than expected in the second quarter .Here is a look at five broad issues ,trends, and developments that could shape the political discourse in India in 2025 and beyond—Deepening political bitterness .One message from 2024 Lok Sabha election was the people’s preference for continuity with moderation .But both BJP and Congress seem to have consciously chosen to misread the mandate .Their political positions have hardened and they have taken their bitter rivalry into everyday politics .
As ,the year ended ,ties between the ruling party and the opposition hit the nadir during parliament’s winter session .The Supreme Court has called a halt ,for now ,to the rush of civil suits challenging the ownership and title of Muslim places of worship allegedly built over the ruins of existing Hindu temples.RSS Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat has said that after the construction of the Ram Temple in Ajodhya ,raking up similar issues in new places was unacceptable .But it is unlikely that politics over mandir and masjid will cease in 2025.To maintain statuesque of all religious places and maintaining communal amity will be the biggest challenge for India .
The major Assembly elections in 2025 will be a test for three major political brands—Nitish Kumar ,Arvind Kejriwal and Narendra Modi .At least two contentious and polarizing Bills will be taken up by the Parliament in 2025 –the constitution Amendment Bill to synchronize Lok sabha and Assembly elections, and the Bill to regulate wakf properties .In 2025 the central government will intend to begin the delayed decadal Census exercise ,the rhetoric over caste will get shriller.2025 will be another year of massive change .AI Robotics ,space travel ,and healthcare breakthroughs suggest that the possibilities of this new year are limitless..In brief the year ahead will also be turbulent in many ways and let us hope that the sanity will prevail on the P5 and Putin as well as Zelensky and there will be peace in the world and it will be a better place for the mankind .Similarly global warming and climate change will be checkmated by the positive response of the international community and the nature will be saved for the future generations.

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