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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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
New Delhi [India], December 18 (ANI): In a significant milestone for the nation's transportation infrastructure, Indian Railways has achieved electrification of 99.2 per cent of its broad gauge network, putting it ahead of countries like the UK (39%), Russia (52%), and China (82%), bringing the country closer than ever to a fully electrified railway system, according to the Ministry of Railways' press release. Fourteen railway zones, including Central, Eastern, and Northern Railways, have achie ...Read More >
Madurai (Tamil Nadu) [India], December 18 (ANI): A fire broke out in an LIC Office in the Periyar area of Madurai on Tuesday night. The fire tender and ambulance have been reported to be at the scene. One woman died during the incident, according to the Madurai City Police. An eyewitness, Manikandan, said, "I came to withdraw cash from the ATM at exactly 8.45 pm. At that time, I learned that a fire had broken out on the upper floor, so I immediately went upstairs. I broke the glass door, and th ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 18 (ANI): Parliament on Wednesday passed the 'Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill, 2025', with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman assuring members that opening up the sector will attract new insurers, intermediaries and allied service providers, expanding the overall insurance ecosystem and creating net employment. The Rajya Sabha passed the bill after a reply from the Finance Minister. The Lok Sabha passed it on Tuesday. In her reply, Sithar ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 17 (ANI): The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India Bill, 2025 (SHANTI Bill), with the opposition staging a walkout over their demand to refer it to the Standing Committee. Opposition parties also alleged that the government had failed to address key concerns regarding liability in the proposed legislation.Congress leader Manish Tewari said the Opposition decided to walk out because the govern ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 17 (ANI): Alpine SG Pipers stormed their way into title contention by registering their second consecutive victory, according to a release.UpGrad Mumba Masters and defending champions Triveni Continental Kings also registered comfortable wins to maintain their advantage in the Global Chess League (GCL), a joint initiative of Tech Mahindra and FIDE.The Pipers beat Fyers American Gambits 10-4, upGrad Mumba Masters registered a dominating 18-2 win over PBG Ala ...Read More >
West Bengal State Sports Minister Aroop Biswas on Tuesday has resigned, amid ire against him from angry fans, and after the chaos during Messi's visit to Yuvabharati Stadium. West Bengal DGP Rajeev Kumar and Bidhannagar Police Commissioner Mukesh have also been show caused by the Chief Secretary's office. Major chaos and pandemonium followed during football superstar Lionel Messi's appearance in Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday, and probe by a high-powered committee was ordered by Chief M ...Read More >
The Uttarakhand government, on CM Pushkar Singh Dhami's orders, has launched the 'Government for Every Citizen - At Every Doorstep' campaign to deliver public welfare schemes directly to people through multi-purpose camps across the state. Uttarakhand government, on the instructions of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, launched the statewide campaign 'Government for Every Citizen - At Every Doorstep' to ensure direct and effective delivery of public welfare schemes to the people. On the first ...Read More >
A political controversy erupted after former Maharashtra Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan claimed India was "completely defeated" on the first day of Operation Sindoor. Speaking in Pune, Chavan alleged that during the half-hour aerial engagement on December 7, Indian aircraft were shot down, the Air Force was grounded, and no planes could safely take off from Gwalior, Bathinda, or Sirsa due to threats from Pakistan. He also stated that the operation involved only aeria ...Read More >
Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) - designated as a terror organisation by the United Nations - and The Resistance Front (TRF) have been charged with "planning, facilitating and executing" the attack. The TRF had initially said it was behind the attack but later denied its involvement. The 1,597-page chargesheet, filed on Monday in a special court in Jammu, names the militant groups and six others, three of whom were killed by security forces days after the attack. A man accused by NIA of ...Read More >
Football legend Lionel Messi concluded his 'GOAT India Tour' with a visit to Delhi, expressing gratitude for India's love. He met ICC Chairman Jay Shah, receiving Indian cricket jerseys and an autographed bat. The tour, which included stops in Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Mumbai, saw memorable interactions and some fan chaos. New Delhi [India], December 17: Argentina football icon Lionel Messi thanked India for its love and affection following the conclusion of his 'GOAT India Tour', which saw chaos ...Read More >
The National Capital Delhi continued to reel under hazardous air conditions on Tuesday as the city's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 378 at around 7 am, placing it in the 'very poor' category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The National Capital Delhi continued to reel under hazardous air conditions on Tuesday as the city's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 378 at around 8 am, placing it in the 'very poor' category, according to data from the C ...Read More >
Pune: Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday said Mahayuti partners BJP and Shiv Sena will contest together in most municipal corporation elections on Jan 15. This includes Mumbai, Thane and Kalyan Dombivli. However, in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad, the BJP and Shiv Sena will have friendly fights with the NCP.Speculations about all three Mahayuti partners going solo in the municipal corporation where each is dominant have now been laid to rest."We are trying to form a Mahayuti alliance in most ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 17 (ANI): The Indian pageant and fashion fraternity is mourning the passing away of Meher Castelino, the country's first Femina Miss India and a celebrated fashion journalist.A pioneer in the fashion industry, she paved the way for generations of Indian women to step into the public eye with confidence and aspiration.Her death was confirmed by the Femina Miss India Organisation, which announced it through a social media tribute. Describing her as a trailbla ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 17 (ANI): The Indian pageant and fashion fraternity is mourning the passing away of Meher Castelino, the country's first Femina Miss India and a celebrated fashion journalist. A pioneer in the fashion industry, she paved the way for generations of Indian women to step into the public eye with confidence and aspiration. Also Read | Meher Castelino Dies: First Miss India and Fashion Journalist Meher Castelino Passes Away at 81, Femina Miss India Pays Tribut ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 17 (ANI): The Indian pageant and fashion fraternity is mourning the passing away of Meher Castelino, the country's first Femina Miss India and a celebrated fashion journalist. A pioneer in the fashion industry, she paved the way for generations of Indian women to step into the public eye with confidence and aspiration. Her death was confirmed by the Femina Miss India Organisation, which announced it through a social media tribute. Describing her as a trai ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], December 17 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday conducted a detailed review of preparations for the "Jan-Jan Ki Sarkar, Jan-Jan Ke Dwar" programme at the Chief Minister's residence. He emphasised the need to ensure that welfare scheme benefits reach every eligible citizen under the "Administration Towards the Village" campaign. Also Read | Delhi Air Pollution: Supreme Court Allows Ban of 10-Year-Old Diesel and 15-Year-Old Petrol Ve ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], December 17 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday conducted a detailed review of preparations for the "Jan-Jan Ki Sarkar, Jan-Jan Ke Dwar" programme at the Chief Minister's residence. He emphasised the need to ensure that welfare scheme benefits reach every eligible citizen under the "Administration Towards the Village" campaign. The Chief Minister directed officials to organise multipurpose camps in all Nyaya Panchayats across the s ...Read More >
Panaji (Goa) [India], December 17 (ANI): A Goa court on Wednesday granted 5-day police custody of Luthra brothers - Saurabh and Gaurav, co-owners of 'Birch by Romeo Lane' nightclub - where 25 people died and several others were injured in a fire on December 6. Goa Police presented the acccused before the Mapusa Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) court after they were arrested from Delhi airport on Tuesday on being deported from Thailand where they fled after the blaze. Luthra brothers under ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 17 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Wednesday strongly criticised the Delhi government for failing to put in place an effective system to regulate the sale and transfer of used vehicles, observing that the lapse has serious legal and security implications. A Division Bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela was hearing a public interest litigation filed by Towards Happy Earth Foundation, which has flagged major gaps in the implement ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 17 (ANI): The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Wednesday approved a series of far-reaching regulatory reforms aimed at simplifying market regulations, lowering transaction costs and improving cost transparency, measures that are expected to boost investor participation across mutual funds, equity and debt markets. At its board meeting held in Mumbai, SEBI Chairman underlined the need for simplifying regulatory language and improving ease of ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 17 (ANI): For the second successive time in the Physical Disability T20 series at the Wankhede Stadium, opener Wasim Iqbal stood out with the bat. Iqbal slammed an unbeaten 85 off just 45 balls to help India Seniors chase down India A's target of 143 on Wednesday, according to a release by DCCI. The third and final game of the series will be played on Thursday. Also Read | India vs South Africa Live Score Updates of 4th T20I 2025: Umpires Schedule Another ...Read More >
New Delhi: Even as the Lok Sabha passed the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill, 2025 -- a bill that aims to end the decades-long state monopoly on nuclear power and enables the sector's privatization -- the Opposition Member of Parliaments (MPs) have not just staged a walkout from the lower house but also raised serious concerns about 'loopholes'. 'Nuclear bill or unclear bill?' "The SHANTI Bill is a milestone Mr. minister but for the ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], December 17 (ANI): India Post unveiled Karnataka's first Gen Z-themed post office at Acharya Institute of Technology in Bengaluru, marking a significant step towards engaging the younger generation and reimagining the role of post offices in the digital age. The Gen Z Post Office aims to serve as a social and functional space where young people can access postal services while spending time with friends. Also Read | TV Actor Anuj Sachdeva Says He Feels 'Very Unsa ...Read More >
Dibrugarh (Assam) [India], December 17 (ANI): Adding a new milestone to women's empowerment in the state, Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday handed over cheques of Rs 10,000 to each of the 23,791 beneficiaries under MMUA of Tingkhong Legislative Assembly Constituency at a function held at Abhoypur Rural Sports Complex in Moran in Dibrugarh district. During the event, 23,791 beneficiaries from the Tingkhong constituency received seed capital cheques of Rs 10,000 each as the ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 17 (ANI): State-owned power generation company NTPC on Wednesday declared commercial capacity addition of 359.58 MW through its various solar projects of its subsidiaries in the states of Gujarat & Rajasthan, taking the Group commercial capacity of over 85.5 GW. NTPC has declared commercial operation date (COD) of part capacity of 243.66 MW out of 1255 MW Khavda -1 Solar PV project in Gujarat of NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd, a stepdown subsidiary of NTPC through its sub ...Read More >
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