Chennai, December 8, 2025: In a move aimed at improving wildlife management practices, the Tamil Nadu government on Monday announced the formation of an expert committee to draft a comprehensive Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for elephant translocation. The initiative comes in the wake of recent incidents in which two translocated wild elephants died shortly after

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New Delhi, December 8, 2025: Stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana, a major contributor to Delhi’s winter air pollution for decades, has sharply declined, with cases falling by more than 50 percent in 2025 compared to the previous year. According to data obtained under the Right to Information Act (RTI) from the Commission for Air

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Ahmedabad, December 8, 2025: Mike Andrews, a US-based aviation attorney representing over 130 families affected by the June 12 Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, has called on the Union government to release the aircraft’s flight recorder data. He emphasized that access to this information is essential for transparency and would allow families to consider

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Panaji, December 8, 2025: In the aftermath of the devastating fire at the ‘Birch by Romeo Lane’ nightclub in Arpora village, the Goa government has constituted a four-member magisterial inquiry committee to investigate the incident that claimed 25 lives, including 20 employees and five tourists. The committee aims to examine the sequence of events leading

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New Delhi, December 8, 2025: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for cold wave and dense fog across multiple regions of the country beginning December 9, warning residents to prepare for a significant drop in temperatures and challenging weather conditions over the coming days. According to the IMD, cold wave conditions are expected

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New Delhi, December 8, 2025: Starlink, the satellite internet service from Elon Musk’s SpaceX, has officially entered the Indian market, setting the stage for a potential transformation in internet access, particularly for remote and rural areas. After months of regulatory groundwork and technical preparations, the company announced its pricing and plans for residential users, signaling

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New Delhi, December 8, 2025: With less than a year remaining in the Swachh Bharat Mission – Urban (SBM-U) 2.0, the majority of central government funds allocated to states and Union Territories (UTs) for urban sanitation remain unspent, according to information presented in the Rajya Sabha on Monday. Union Minister of State (MoS) for Housing

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Mumbai, December 8, 2025: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)-appointed panel investigating widespread flight disruptions at IndiGo is expected to summon the airline’s Chief Executive Officer Pieter Elbers and Chief Operating Officer Isidre Porqueras on Wednesday, according to sources familiar with the matter. The move comes as the regulatory body intensifies its probe into

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Ranchi, December 8, 2025: In a move aimed at boosting agricultural incomes and supporting local farmers, the Jharkhand Cabinet on Monday approved a state bonus of ₹81 per quintal for paddy farmers in addition to the Centre’s minimum support price (MSP) for the 2025-26 fiscal year. The decision was taken during a Cabinet meeting chaired

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Hyderabad, December 8, 2025: In a significant development, Hyderabad police have arrested five Nepali nationals in connection with a high-profile dacoity that occurred at the residence of a retired Army captain last month. The incident, which involved the forcible confinement and assault of the ex-serviceman, also resulted in the theft of gold ornaments and cash.

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