Election Theft Report: The Unrest Magazine of RMN News – December 16-31, 2025 Issue

Election Theft Report: The Unrest Magazine of RMN News – December 16-31, 2025 Issue

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Election Theft Report: The Unrest Magazine of RMN News – December 16-31, 2025 Issue

The Unrest: Magazine on Economic and Political Upheavals in the World
December 16-31, 2025 Issue

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Main stories in the December 16-31, 2025 issue of The Unrest magazine of RMN News:

• Protest Against Election Theft in India (‘Vote Chor Gaddi Chhod’ Rally): Rahul Gandhi reiterated his familiar rhetoric against what he described as the “Narendra Modi–RSS government,” vowing to remove the regime from power.
• NATO Allies Pledge for Ukraine: NATO Allies and partners have pledged more than 4 billion dollars for Ukraine under the NATO’s Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative.
• Adani Bribery Case: The legal pursuit by the US Securities and Exchange Commission against Gautam and Sagar Adani has entered its second year with no progress.
• Bollywood’s Dual Crisis: Bollywood is currently navigating a severe credibility crisis driven by widespread manipulation and artificial buzz within the film industry.
• Delhi-NCR Confirms Winter Smog Emergency: The Delhi-NCR region is grappling with a severe public health emergency, having experienced one of the most polluted months in recent years during November 2025.
• Umar Khalid Granted Interim Bail: The situation of Khalid is contrasted with BJP leader Kapil Mishra, who is considered a main accused in the Delhi riots and is enjoying state impunity.
• Political Storm over Electoral Integrity (EVM Manipulation): A fresh political storm has erupted in India as Congress MP Rahul Gandhi accused the Modi government of evading questions on electoral integrity.
• Trump Launches ‘Gold Card’: President Trump has launched the “Trump Gold Card,” a new immigration initiative designed to provide a direct path to citizenship for qualified individuals.
• CIVICUS and Asia Centre Case: The author’s recent experience with CIVICUS and the Asia Centre raises troubling questions about the responsibility they bear when engaging with journalists.
• International Claims Commission for Ukraine: Leaders and senior politicians from across Europe and beyond are preparing to gather at the World Forum in The Hague to launch a new convention establishing the International Claims Commission for Ukraine.
• China Anti-Corruption Move: China executed Bai Tianhui, the former general manager of China Huarong International Holdings (CHIH), after he was found guilty of corruption.
• Hate Speech in India (Karnataka Bill): The article analyzes the legal landscape concerning hate speech in India, focusing on the proposed Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2025.
• Telangana Startup Fund: For Telangana’s entrepreneurial landscape, CM A. Revanth Reddy has introduced a ₹1,000 crore fund aimed at fueling the growth of startups in the state.
• Microsoft Investment in India: Satya Nadella announced Microsoft’s largest-ever investment in Asia, committing over US$ 17.5 billion for developing AI capabilities in India.
• DPIIT Proposes Hybrid AI Copyright Model: The Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) published its working paper examining the intersection of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and copyright law, compiling recommendations of an eight-member Committee.
• European Film Market 2026 Program Expansion: The European Film Market, scheduled for February 12 to 18, 2026, launches its new edition as a key component of the 76th Berlinale with an expanded program and new strategic partnerships.
• Global Transmedia Science-Fiction Project (Robojit): Robojit and the Sand Planet, a science-fiction property originally conceived as a novel, is being developed as a global transmedia project encompassing film, animation, graphic storytelling, and interactive formats.
• Trump Targets Netflix-Warner Bros. Mega-Deal: President Donald Trump has expressed concerns regarding the proposed multi-billion-dollar acquisition of Warner Bros. by the streaming giant Netflix, citing the potential for market dominance.
• Sidhu’s CM Candidate Demand Sets Stage for Punjab Comeback: Navjot Singh Sidhu, the former Punjab Congress chief, may return to active politics, but his wife has set a clear condition that the Congress party must declare him as its chief ministerial candidate in Punjab.
• Australia’s World-First Social Media Ban for Under-16s: Australia is proceeding with its world-first ban preventing individuals under the age of 16 from accessing social media, an initiative aimed at safeguarding children from online dangers.
• Bridge Between Human Rights and Technical AI Standards: The Council of Europe has positioned itself as the crucial link between human rights-based governance and AI technical standardisation through the Framework Convention on AI and human rights.
• ICICI Bank’s Chaotic KYC: ICICI Bank has been accused of extreme carelessness and customer harassment by continuing to send incessant KYC reminder emails to the author even after repeated complaints and public reporting.
• The Invisible Cuffs: This article describes a scenario where powerful leaders, accustomed to traversing the globe with impunity, are suddenly having their travel plans dictated by an international court.
• Cybersecurity App in India: India has ordered that all new smartphones manufactured or imported for use in the country must come pre-loaded with the state-run cybersecurity application, Sanchar Saathi.

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