New Delhi [India], December 22 : As Delhi and several parts of the country battle the rise in the Air Quality Index due to pollution, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, in an exclusive interview with ANI, outlined the government’s multi-pronged approach to tackle pollution in the Delhi-NCR region, emphasising fuel transition, greening, dust management, and… Continue reading Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav details steps to combat Delhi-NCR pollution
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J&K carries out pulse polio drive, CM Abdullah vows to make UT polio-free
JAMMU: (Dec 21) The Jammu and Kashmir government on Sunday conducted a pulse polio drive across the Union territory, with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah urging parents to ensure that every child aged 0-5 years receives polio drops. Abdullah also reaffirmed the government’s commitment to making the UT a polio-free region. In an X post, the… Continue reading J&K carries out pulse polio drive, CM Abdullah vows to make UT polio-free
Contemplated retirement after 2023 World Cup final defeat: Rohit
NEW DELHI: (Dec 22) In a stunning revelation, former India captain Rohit Sharma has said that he contemplated retirement after the heartbreaking loss to Australia in the 2023 ODI World Cup final as he “felt that the sport had taken everything out of me.” Under the captaincy of Rohit, the Indian team enjoyed a dream… Continue reading Contemplated retirement after 2023 World Cup final defeat: Rohit
No disappointment over being wicketless, happy with performance, says debutant Vaishnavi Sharma
VISAKHAPATNAM: (Dec 22) Young Indian left-arm spinner Vaishnavi Sharma said she was delighted to have executed her plans despite going wicketless on her women’s T20I debut, revealing that listening to the national anthem helped her settle her pre-match nerves. The 20-year-old made an impressive international debut in the series opener against Sri Lanka, returning economical… Continue reading No disappointment over being wicketless, happy with performance, says debutant Vaishnavi Sharma
The love hasn’t aged a bit: Anees Bazmee on 18 years of ‘Welcome’
NEW DELHI: (Dec 21) Filmmaker Anees Bazmee penned a note on his social media on Sunday as he celebrated 18 years of “Welcome”, the film that became “a mood, a reference, and a comfort watch” over the years. Released in 2007, “Welcome” was directed by Bazmee and featured Akshay Kumar, Anil Kapoor, Nana Patekar, Katrina… Continue reading The love hasn’t aged a bit: Anees Bazmee on 18 years of ‘Welcome’
No specific info on prime suspect in Hadi’s killing: B’desh police
DHAKA: (Dec 22) Bangladesh Police has said they have no “specific information” on the whereabouts of the prime suspect in the killing of prominent youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi. The remarks came a day after Hadi’s Inqilab Mancha party on Saturday issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the interim government, demanding “visible progress” in the arrest… Continue reading No specific info on prime suspect in Hadi’s killing: B’desh police
India Must Reinvest in Its Civilisational Values to Achieve Prosperity: Industrialist H M Bangur at the World Hindu Economic Forum 2025
H M BANGUR: Chairman, Shree Cement, handing over LoI to invest Rs 2000 cr to Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, at the World Hindu Economic Forum 2025 in Mumbai Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 20: The World Hindu Economic Forum (WHEF) 2025, a two-day conference themed “Innovation, Self Reliance and Prosperity”, was formally inaugurated in Mumbai on… Continue reading India Must Reinvest in Its Civilisational Values to Achieve Prosperity: Industrialist H M Bangur at the World Hindu Economic Forum 2025
Priyank Kharge claims VB-G RAM G act undermines MGNREGA’s rights-based framework
BENGALURU: (Dec 22) Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Monday strongly criticised the Union government’s VB-G RAM G act 2025 that replaced MGNREGA, claiming that changes in the new legislation weaken and undermine the previous act’s core promise as a rights-based rural employment programme. In a post on social media platform ‘X’, Priyank Kharge said the… Continue reading Priyank Kharge claims VB-G RAM G act undermines MGNREGA’s rights-based framework
Resolving differences among warring groups in Manipur will take time: Bhagwat
KOLKATA: (Dec 22) RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said it would take time to resolve differences among warring sides in ethnic strife-torn Manipur, exuding confidence that peace will ultimately prevail in the northeastern state. Bhagwat, who recently visited Manipur, said he had held talks with all tribal and social leaders as well as youth representatives of… Continue reading Resolving differences among warring groups in Manipur will take time: Bhagwat
Former Indian envoys warn of anarchy in Bangladesh following protests at diplomatic missions
New Delhi [India], December 20 : Former Indian High Commissioners to Bangladesh have expressed serious concern over the ongoing protests in the country, pointing to weak governance, the role of extremist elements, and risks to Indian diplomatic personnel and establishments. The remarks follow a surge in unrest sparked by the death of Inqilab Moncho leader… Continue reading Former Indian envoys warn of anarchy in Bangladesh following protests at diplomatic missions