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Delhi Air Pollution: On the issue of air quality, the apex court orally remarked that steps taken so far by authorities to control pollution in Delhi-NCR have been a "total failure." Supreme Court on Wednesday pulled up authorities over persistent civic and environmental challenges in the Delhi-NCR region, flagging both traffic congestion at toll plazas and rising air pollution as areas of serious concern. In a significant observation on traffic snarls, the apex court issued a notice to the Na ...Read More >
No willingness to invest in Indian football but crores spent on Messi tour: Sandesh Jhingan IMAGE: Lionel Messi kicks the ball into the stands as he takes a lap of honour at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. Photograph: Sahil Salvi/Rediff Indian men's football team captain Sandesh Jhingan on Wednesday questioned the logic of spending crores on Lionel Messi's high-profile 'GOAT Tour', saying the extravagance has forced him to think if anyone is really concerned about investing in Indian football, ...Read More >
At the 68th National Shooting Championship Competitions (Shotgun) on Wednesday, Asian Champion shooters Anantjeet Singh Naruka and Darshna Rathore displayed consistent performance to claim the Senior Skeet Mixed Team gold medal. Representing Rajasthan, the duo triumphed over the Uttar Pradesh team of Mairaj Ahmad Khan and Areeba Khan with a score of 45-43 in a closely fought gold medal match at the Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range. Anantjeet hit 21 targets while Darshna contributed 24, edging out ...Read More >
A video showing Padma Shri awardee Darshanam Mogilaiah, also known as Kinnera Mogilaiah removing posters from a pillar featuring his own portrait in Hyderabad has gone viral on social media, prompting calls for authorities to enforce cleanliness rules. In the footage, the famed kinnera player is seen applying whitener and cleaning the pillar near his image, drawing attention to the issue of posters being stuck on public property. Mogilaiah, a distinguished folk musician from Telangana, mastered ...Read More >
Amaravati, Dec 17 (PTI) The Andhra Pradesh government on Wednesday presented a cheque of Rs 2.5 crore to N Sricharani, the left-arm spinner from the state who played a pivotal role in India's 2025 Women's Cricket World Cup victory. Following India's historic 52-run victory over South Africa in Navi Mumbai, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu had announced a comprehensive incentive package to honour the Kadapa-born cricketer's contribution. The highlights of the package were a Rs 2.5 crore cash ...Read More >
Bookmark stories for easy access on any device or the Swarajya app. Indian Railways has electrified almost the entire Broad Gauge railway network, with about 99.2 per cent of routes now under electric traction, the government informed the Parliament on Wednesday (17 December). In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the electrification of railway network has been taken up in mission mode. According to the data shared by the minister, whi ...Read More >
Ajit Pawar's party inducts three former corporators from BJP EVEN as Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar was busy conducting interviews of aspirants for the PCMC polls and inducting former corporators including those from the BJP, the NCP on Tuesday denied speculations of a tie-up with Sharad Pawar's party for which it has got the green signal from the BJP. "We did meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The issue of any tie-up did not come up... How can that issue even come up? We discussed only way ...Read More >
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday linked the Valley's tourism with global climate change, saying that the reality of climate change cannot be ignored any further, and the tourism in famed Gulmarg is dependent on snow. "If I don't have snow, I can't sell Gulmarg. We see glaciers receding, snowfall reducing; these are facts we must confront. The reality of climate change can no longer be ignored," said the Chief Minister after inaugurating the 17th annual convention of t ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu should engage the Centre on its demand for the retention of its two-language policy and not air its views on media, the Supreme Court said today while hearing a case an allocation of land for new Central schools that will follow the three-language policy. "Don't make it into a language issue. We are a federal society. You are part of the Republic. If you come one step forward, they (the Centre) will also come one step forward... the 'My-State-My-State' attitude must be avoided," said ...Read More >
Minister for Finance Thangam Thennarasu on Wednesday (December 17, 2025) said the Chief Minister M.K. Stalin-led government's visionary and long-term outlook, new industrial policies, and robust fiscal management have helped Tamil Nadu achieve new heights in its economic growth rate. Speaking to reporters at the Secretariat in Chennai, Mr. Thennarasu said, according to Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data, Tamil Nadu's Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) at current prices increased from ₹26.88 lak ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has asked all insurance companies to adopt special 1600-series telephone numbers by February 15, to help protect consumers from fraud calls. All entities regulated by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India must use the designated numbering series for customer service and transaction-related calls, Trai said in a direction issued on Tuesday. The deadline was set in consultation with the insurance regulator. The 1600 s ...Read More >
The advanced weapons, sensors and avionics suite make the helicopter a versatile and capable asset for the Navy, offering enhanced capabilities to address conventional as well as asymmetric threats, they said The Indian Navy will commission its second MH-60R multi-role helicopter squadron, INAS 335 (Ospreys), on December 17 at INS Hansa in Goa, significantly strengthening its aviation and maritime combat capabilities. Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi will be present at the commiss ...Read More >
ConnectM Reduces Over $8.35 Million of Convertible Debt, Adds New Capital Partners and Highlights Strategic Acquisitions of Amperics and Geo Impex MARLBOROUGH, Mass., Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ConnectM Technology Solutions, Inc. (OTC: CNTM) ("ConnectM" or the "Company"), brings together technology-driven businesses powering the modern energy economy, today announced that it has significantly reduced its convertible debt through equity conversions, expanded its roster of capital provider ...Read More >
Delhi Air Pollution: Workers affected by the restricted activity during the period will be compensated. New Delhi: Delhi Labour Minister Kapil Mishra on Wednesday announced Rs 10,000 in compensation for construction workers rendered unemployed due to the pollution-battling GRAP III and GRAP IV measures. The minister also said all government and private institutions must mandatorily switch to work from home for 50 per cent of the staff from Thursday, or face action. Addressing a press confere ...Read More >
Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria met Union Ministers Nitin Gadkari, Manohar Lal Khattar, and Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in Delhi. They held talks on infrastructure, urban planning, and welfare initiatives for Punjab and Chandigarh. Punjab Governor and Chandigarh administrator Gulab Chand Kataria on Wednesday met Union Ministers Nitin Gadkari, Manohar Lal Khattar and Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in the national capital. Add Asianet Newsable as a Preferred SourceDiscussions on Regional Development ...Read More >
Jyoti Bansal, an Indian entrepreneur, is now a billionaire. He built Harness, an AI software delivery company, valued at $5.5 billion. Bansal's journey highlights the H-1B visa route. He previously founded AppDynamics, which Cisco acquired for $3.7 billion. Harness uses AI to automate software deployment. Bansal plans to take Harness public. He advocates for attracting global talent. Indian-born entrepreneur Jyoti Bansal has become a new billionaire after building Harness, an AI-based software ...Read More >
Plea filed by KIIFB challenging a notice issued against the board by the ED in connection with the usage of funds generated through masala bonds for infra development in the State. The ED had initiated proceedings under the Foreign Exchange Management Act. The Kerala High Court has issued a three-month interim stay on a notice issued by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) to Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB) on the utilisation of funds raised through masala bonds for the board ...Read More >
As India prepares to co-host the Second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine in New Delhi from December 17 to 19, it is a moment not only of policy significance but of civilisational resonance. Traditional medicine has always been a bridge between cultures, knowledge systems and societies. Today, under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has transformed this inherited strength into a global instrument of goodwill, cooperation, and wellness diplomacy. The world in ...Read More >
The entire Deol family is going through one of the most testing phases of their lives following Dharmendra's passing. The veteran actor's children hosted prayer meetings in his remembrance and looked devasted. The teaser for Sunny Deol's much-anticipated film, Border 2, has been unveiled, creating significant excitement among fans. Esha Deol reacted to the teaser of Sunny Deol's Border 2 On his Instagram, Sunny Deol shared a teaser for Border 2, in which he looked in his patriotic best. From h ...Read More >
Foreign investors offloaded Indian government bonds significantly last week, marking the largest selloff in over six months. This caution stems from fading interest rate cut expectations, persistent bond supply, and a weakening rupee. Despite this, some experts see potential for future inflows, especially with improved trade relations and index inclusion possibilities. Foreign investors in Indian government bonds have turned cautious, selling the most global index-linked debt in over half a yea ...Read More >
A devastating fire in Arunachal Pradesh's Lohit district claimed the lives of two siblings. The blaze, which broke out early Wednesday morning, engulfed three old residential structures. Despite swift containment efforts, the fire resulted in two fatalities. Investigations are underway to determine the cause. A fire tragedy struck the quiet town of Tezu in Arunachal Pradesh on Wednesday morning, resulting in the heartbreaking loss of two young siblings. The fire broke out at around 3:30 AM in P ...Read More >
Sinha, who was addressing the strategic management forum conference on policy making and strategic planning for achieving Viksit Bharat by 2047 at IIM Jammu, said the nature of terrorism, however, has changed, with educated and well-informed people getting involved in it. "In Karnataka, a small part of Kerala, and Jammu and Kashmir, I believe that the task of eliminating terrorism cannot be carried out by the security forces alone. Along with the security forces, society and certain wings of the ...Read More >
Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde targeted Uddhav Thackeray. He spoke about "Rehman Dakait" robbing Mumbai's treasury and vowed a reply from the "Dhurandhar Mahayuti" alliance. Shinde highlighted government schemes and development plans for Vidarbha. He asserted the Mahayuti will win upcoming municipal elections. The alliance aims to fulfill Balasaheb Thackeray's dreams for Mumbai. In a veiled attack on Uddhav Thackeray, Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde on Sunday invoked characters from th ...Read More >
Cabinet minister Bimal Borah and Tinsukia BJP MLA Sanjay Kishan and officials of the district administration were present on the occasion. The lone survivor of the mishap, Budheswar Deep (23), is currently undergoing treatment at the Assam Medical College Hospital in Dibrugarh. His condition was improving and stable, according to doctors attending to him. The accident took place on Hayuliang-Chaglagam Road in Arunachal Pradesh's Anjaw district on December 8 when the truck carrying 21 labourer ...Read More >
The incident occurred during a public function in Patna on December 15, 2025, where Nitish Kumar allegedly forcibly pulled down the hijab of a Muslim woman doctor. Owaiz Hussain S, an advocate based in Bengaluru, has submitted an official complaint to multiple authorities seeking registration of a Zero FIR and statutory action against Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. The complaint has been sent to the Director General of Police, Bengaluru City Police Commissioner, Karnataka State Commission ...Read More >
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. The 30th International Film Festival of Kerala descended into crisis this week after the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting denied screening permission for 19 films, triggering protests from delegates, filmmakers, and politicians. Among the initially blocked titles: Sergei Eisenstein's 1925 masterpiece Battleship Potemkin, Fernando Solanas's political documentary The Hour of the Furnaces, four films about Palesti ...Read More >
Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. XRP now finds itself trading around the $1.90 region due to an extensive pullback in the past 30 days. The question is now whether this pullback is a structural weakness or a necessary reset within a larger bullish structure. A technical analysis shared by crypto analyst Tara focuses on this exact moment, highlighting why the current level could be far more important than it look ...Read More >
Vijayawada: Recognising woman cricketer Nallapureddy Sree Charani's outstanding performance on the global stage, the NDA coalition government in AP has presented her a cash reward ₹2.5 crore. Charani had played a crucial role in India lifting the coveted ICC Women's One-Day International World Cup. Education and IT minister Nara Lokesh personally handed over the cheque to the cricketer during a meeting at his Undavalli residence on Wednesday. In addition, the state government announced other i ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Disheartened by the sight of posters defacing artwork near the LB Nagar police station, renowned folk musical artiste and Padma Shri awardee Darshanam Mogilaiah on Wednesday took it upon himself to clean the area. Speaking to Deccan Chronicle, Mogilaiah said he was deeply hurt to see posters pasted over artwork, leaving it looking unsightly. The state government had honoured him by recognising his talent and provided him space in artworks on flyovers at LB Nagar, Begumpet and Secund ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 18 (ANI): The Second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine kicked off on Wednesday, with a focus on "Restoring Balance: The Science and Practice of Health and Well-Being," at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, according to AYUSH press release. Union Health Minister JP Nadda and WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus emphasised the importance of traditional medicine in global healthcare. Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare JP Nadda, in the presence of U ...Read More >
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