Gangtok, November 27, 2025 – The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has recognized Khangchendzonga National Park in Sikkim as one of the “Best Managed Protected Areas” in the world, underscoring the state’s holistic approach to conservation where nature and culture coexist harmoniously. The park has also received a ‘Good’ rating in the IUCN’s 2025 global review of natural World Heritage sites, making

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New Delhi, November 27, 2025 – In a landmark move to convert a controversy into a social initiative, the Supreme Court of India on Thursday directed comedian Samay Raina and four other social media influencers to engage actively in raising awareness and funds for children suffering from rare disorders, including Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). The bench, led by Chief Justice of India

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New Delhi/Aizawl, November 27, 2025 – In a major crackdown on cross-border drug trafficking, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) carried out its first-ever searches along the India-Myanmar border on Thursday, targeting a money laundering case linked to narcotics. This operation also extended to locations in Assam and Gujarat, marking a significant step in India’s efforts to dismantle networks involved in the illegal

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New Delhi, November 27, 2025 – Children living in Indian districts that are highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change are 25 per cent more likely to be underweight compared to children in less climate-vulnerable districts, a new study has revealed. The findings underscore the profound intersection between environmental risks and public health outcomes, particularly in low

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Hyderabad, November 27, 2025 – In a landmark event for India’s private space sector, Prime Minister Narendra Modiinaugurated the Infinity Campus of the Indian space start-up Skyroot in Hyderabad on Thursday via video conferencing. The ceremony also marked the unveiling of Skyroot’s first orbital rocket, Vikram-I, capable of deploying satellites into orbit, positioning India as a key player in the global space

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Sasaram, Bihar, November 27, 2025 – In a major crackdown on human trafficking, Bihar police rescued 17 minor girlsfrom the states of Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh during a raid in Bardihan village in Rohtas district late on Wednesday night. The operation also led to the arrest of three individuals suspected to be part of a trafficking network that lured minors under

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New Delhi, November 27, 2025 – The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Paavan Nanda, co-founder of the online gaming platform WinZO, along with his business partner Saumya Singh Rathore, on charges of money laundering. The arrests were made in Bengaluru on Wednesday, following the investigation by the ED into alleged financial irregularities linked to real-money gaming operations in India. The

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New Delhi, November 27, 2025 – The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday issued a warning as a deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal intensified into Cyclone Ditwah, posing potential threats to the coastal regions of North Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and south Andhra Pradesh. Authorities have urged residents of coastal districts to remain alert, closely follow

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Mumbai, November 27, 2025 – As Mumbai grapples with rising air pollution, entrepreneur and Shark Tank India judge Vineeta Singh has voiced urgent concerns over the deteriorating air quality in the city, calling for stricter measures akin to those implemented in China and South Korea. Singh, co-founder of Sugar Cosmetics, highlighted the health risks posed by poor air

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Thiruvananthapuram, November 27, 2025 – Kerala has firmly decided not to implement the Central Labour Codes, despite the Union government’s push for uniform labour reforms across the country. Kerala Labour Minister V Sivankutty clarified the state’s position on Thursday, asserting that while many other states have taken steps toward implementing the codes, Kerala has maintained its independent stance and will continue

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