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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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New Delhi: The Union government has sanctioned 1.11 crore houses under two schemes of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), with 95.54 lakh houses already completed and handed over to beneficiaries, Union Housing Minister Manohar Lal informed the Rajya Sabha on Monday. The minister said that, according to a 2020 slum survey, 6.5 crore people (1.39 crore households) were living in slums across India. Under both

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New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday made a sharp remark on the political situation in Pakistan, with spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stating, “democracy and Pakistan don’t go together.” His comment came amid escalating protests over former Prime Minister Imran Khan and concerns over the weakening of democratic structures in the neighbouring country.

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New Delhi: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday strongly defended her party and the legacy of her great-grandfather, Jawaharlal Nehru, amid renewed political controversy over the national song, Vande Mataram, in Parliament. Speaking during a discussion on the song, Priyanka Gandhi called for a broader debate on Nehru himself, arguing that the BJP-led government was

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Shimla, Himachal Pradesh: The Himachal Pradesh government on Monday announced a new initiative to boost tourism and promote self-employment by providing interest subsidies on loans for setting up new homestays and upgrading existing tourism units. The scheme, named the “Tourism Startup Scheme in Hospitality Industry,” is open to all bona fide residents of the state.

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