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Tributes paid to Parliament attack martyrs on 24th anniversary

Tributes paid to Parliament attack martyrs on 24th anniversary

December 13, 2025 02:04 PM

Vice President C P Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi led Parliamentarians in paying floral tributes to those who died fending off terrorists who attacked the...

'Vote chori': Charges filed against former BJP MLA, son

'Vote chori': Charges filed against former BJP MLA, son

December 13, 2025 01:23 PM

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) which is probing the alleged 'vote chori' (theft)' in the Aland Assembly segment in 2023 Assembly elections in Karnataka, has filed a charge...

19 US states sue Trump admin over new fee on H-1B visas

19 US states sue Trump admin over new fee on H-1B visas

December 13, 2025 01:05 PM

Nineteen United States states have sued the Trump administration over its 'unlawful' decision to impose a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions, warning that the move will...

US lawmakers move resolution to end Trump tariffs on India

US lawmakers move resolution to end Trump tariffs on India

December 13, 2025 11:29 AM

Representatives Deborah Ross of North Carolina, Marc Veasey of Texas and Raja Krishnamoorthi of Illinois introduced the resolution on Friday in the House of Representatives to...

Cabinet OKs Private Entry into Nuclear Power

Cabinet OKs Private Entry into Nuclear Power

December 13, 2025 11:23 AM

The Bill is likely to pave the way for amending two existing legislations -- the Atomic Energy Act 1962, and the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act 2010.

IndiGo Crisis: What Was Its Board Doing?

IndiGo Crisis: What Was Its Board Doing?

December 13, 2025 11:16 AM

Where was the Board when a predictable regulatory change brought the country's largest airline to its knees? asks Dr Sudhir Bisht.

Delhi chokes as air quality nears 'severe' level

Delhi chokes as air quality nears 'severe' level

December 13, 2025 11:06 AM

Delhi's air quality deteriorates as a thick blanket of smog covers the city, with the AQI nearing the 'severe' category. Several monitoring stations recorded AQI levels above 400.

'14+ Anti-Obesity Drugs In The Pipeline'

'14+ Anti-Obesity Drugs In The Pipeline'

December 13, 2025 10:08 AM

The semaglutide patent expiry next year could unleash a wave of generic versions from Indian drugmakers, with prices expected to go lower -- at least 80 per cent.

Goa Fire Exposes EPFO Oversight Gaps

Goa Fire Exposes EPFO Oversight Gaps

December 13, 2025 09:59 AM

'The tragedy underscored 'serious and widespread' weaknesses in the EPFO's monitoring system and its ability to detect and act against defaulting establishments.'

Govt to rename MGNREGA to 'Poojya Bapu Grameen Rozgar Yojna'

Govt to rename MGNREGA to 'Poojya Bapu Grameen Rozgar Yojna'

December 13, 2025 09:23 AM

The Union cabinet has approved a bill to rename the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) and increase the number of work days under the scheme.

IndiGo ropes in external expert for flight disruption probe

IndiGo ropes in external expert for flight disruption probe

December 13, 2025 02:09 AM

The board of InterGlobe Aviation, the parent of IndiGo, has already set up a crisis management group in the wake of the significant operational disruptions that started on...

IndiGo crisis: DGCA grills CEO for 2nd day; sacks 4 flight ops inspectors

IndiGo crisis: DGCA grills CEO for 2nd day; sacks 4 flight ops inspectors

December 13, 2025 02:06 AM

Aviation regulator DGCA intensifies scrutiny of IndiGo following widespread flight cancellations. The airline will offer travel vouchers to affected passengers.

Malkangiri violence: Ministerial team submits report; situation stable

Malkangiri violence: Ministerial team submits report; situation stable

December 13, 2025 01:57 AM

A ministerial team in Odisha submitted a report to the Chief Minister regarding the violence in Malkangiri district after visiting a village affected by clashes between tribal...

Bail to 6 pepper-spray protesters who raised pro-Hidma slogans

Bail to 6 pepper-spray protesters who raised pro-Hidma slogans

December 13, 2025 01:45 AM

A Delhi court granted bail to six protesters arrested in connection with a protest at India Gate, where slogans were allegedly raised in support of a slain Maoist commander....

J-K man among two more held in Arunachal on Pak spying charges

J-K man among two more held in Arunachal on Pak spying charges

December 13, 2025 01:36 AM

Two more individuals have been arrested in Arunachal Pradesh on charges of espionage, bringing the total number of arrests to four. The individuals are accused of sharing...

After Modi-Xi meet, India-China Beijing talks record steady progress

After Modi-Xi meet, India-China Beijing talks record steady progress

December 13, 2025 01:24 AM

Senior officials from India and China's foreign ministries met in Beijing to discuss bilateral ties following a meeting between Prime Minister Modi and President Xi.

Zubeen's secretary, fest organiser among 4 booked for murder

Zubeen's secretary, fest organiser among 4 booked for murder

December 13, 2025 01:08 AM

The celebrated singer died under mysterious circumstances in Singapore on September 19 while swimming in the sea. He had gone to that country to attend the 4th edition of the...

Pak PM Sharif trolled after gatecrashing Putin-Erdogan meeting

Pak PM Sharif trolled after gatecrashing Putin-Erdogan meeting

December 13, 2025 01:03 AM

Sharif waited for over 40 minutes, visibly impatient, before joining the meeting and staying for just 10 minutes.