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RJD MP Sudhakar Singh writes to Bihar CM to set up hydroelectric projects in the Kaimur Hills

He asserted thathydroelectric projectswill not only strengthenBihars energy self-sufficiency, but will also play a crucial roleinenvironmental protection, carbon emissions reduction, employment generation for local youth, andtheoverall development oftheKaimurregion.

15 Dec 2025 2:45 am
Sealdah Divisions AC local fleet leaps with rising passenger occupancy

Divisional Railway Manager, Sealdah Division, Rajeev Saxena said that while Krishnanagar was considered the first destination because of its historical and religious significance, the town ofKalyani was considered because of the presence of a high density of educational institutions and Ranaghat for being an important commercial centre.

15 Dec 2025 2:30 am
Delhi chokes on toxic smog; air quality panel flags recurring negligence, high dust levels

Flying squads inspected 136 road stretches maintained by the DDA; out of them, 15 showed high levels of visible dust, 38 recorded moderate dust levels, 61 had low dust intensity, and 22 were found to have no visible dust

15 Dec 2025 2:06 am
A people-led climate intelligence movement

A new community-driven MRV framework is bringing real-time, village-scale environmental data into Tamil Nadus climate governance system

15 Dec 2025 1:39 am
15 Dec 2025 1:26 am
Three emerge as probable chairperson candidates in Aluva municipality

Names of Saiji Jolly, deputy chairperson in the outgoing council, and Lisa Johnson, chairperson of the standing committee for public works, are among the probables for the top post along with Saniya Thomas, a two-time councillor

15 Dec 2025 1:23 am
AAP, BJP lock horns as air quality hits seasons worst

Oppn. party cites governance lapses, says pollution persistingdespite no stubble burning; no local factors responsible, western disturbance-induced stagnation behind bad air, says BJP spokesperson

15 Dec 2025 1:22 am
An unprecedented situation in Maharashtra

For the first time, there was no LOP in both Houses during the winter session

15 Dec 2025 1:06 am
MTCs bus first campaign receives mixed response

Most people say buses must not be given priority as they dont stop at designated bays, and are driven recklessly; some, however, say rash driving by other motorists puts bus drivers to hardship

15 Dec 2025 12:38 am
Crossing a river into cyber slavery

Promises of data-entry jobs draw young men from Gujarat across the Moei river into Myanmars alleged cyber-fraud compounds.Abhinay Deshpandereports on their passage, from aspiration to captivity, and their eventual return to India

15 Dec 2025 12:30 am
Time to pause: On retail inflation, data takeaways

The Reserve Bank of India should wait to see the impact of lower interest rates on demand

15 Dec 2025 12:20 am
Courts must protect, not regulate free speech

Any attempt at further regulating the right to freedom of speech and expression must be scrutinised, especially when it comes from the top court

15 Dec 2025 12:16 am
Addressing an anomaly: On stubble burning, burnt-area estimates

The Centre must make burnt-area estimates of stubble public

15 Dec 2025 12:10 am
The right moment to boost India-Ethiopia ties

With Ethiopia attempting to build a new national consensus, its engagement with India can be developed across multiple domains

15 Dec 2025 12:08 am
Sangeeta Barooah Pisharoty elected first woman president of Press Club of India

Ms. Pisharoty's team swept all office-bearers and managing committee positions, scoring an emphatic 21-0, in the elections held on Saturday (December 13).

15 Dec 2025 12:03 am
Arshdeep adept at swinging it his way and rising to the occasion

In the last three-and-a-half years that he has been an international cricketer the left-arm pacer has displayed resilience and mental toughness apart from immense skills; as India heads into the final straight of preparations ahead of the defence of T20 World Cup crown, Arshdeep will be keen to bounce back from the mauling in the second T20I

14 Dec 2025 11:51 pm
Lt. Governor of Puducherry inaugurates new building for Lawspet police station

Home Minister A. Namassivayam, Speaker R. Selvam, PWD Minister K. Lakshminarayanan, and Director General of Police Shalini Singh also attended the event

14 Dec 2025 11:43 pm
Despite Seeman attending right wing outfits event, NTK leaders rule out NDA tie-up

Packiarasan Sethuramalingam, a close party aide of Mr. Seeman and spokesperson, says while it is true they want to send their representatives into the State Assembly, it needs to be only on their terms

14 Dec 2025 11:42 pm
Jipmers campaign focuses on persons with disabilities

The campaign, launched during the observance of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, features a series of programmes aimed at creating awareness, fostering inclusivity, and celebrating the talents of persons with disabilities

14 Dec 2025 11:38 pm
High voltage transformer catches fire at Manali substation

The heat generated by the fault caused a small fire which was later brought under control

14 Dec 2025 11:33 pm
Puducherry to increase fleet of electric buses

Transport Commissioner A.S. Sivakumar says Puducherry plans to run 50 buses on intra-city routes (mofussil) and the remaining on urban routes

14 Dec 2025 11:29 pm
Indian School of Nature wins Climate Guardian Award at TOFT 2025

Agra-based institution recognised for work in climate action and sustainable tourism

14 Dec 2025 11:14 pm
Nainar Nagenthran calls on Amit Shah in New Delhi

He says it is only a courtesy call and he has not discussed anything related to the alliance

14 Dec 2025 11:13 pm
Neither Amit Shah nor Sangh army can succeed in Tamil Nadu, says Chief Minister Stalin

He accuses the right wing of spreading lies and regressive ideas disguised as honey-coated pills to deceive the people. He says the ideology of the DMK is an antidote to politics of the BJP

14 Dec 2025 11:11 pm
Shamanur: Senior-most MLA, Lingayat leader, industrialist and more

Senior-most incumbent MLA in India and a Lingayat strongman of the Congress, 94-year-old Shamanur Shivashankarappa, who passed away on Sunday, will be remembered not just for the empire he built as an industrialist and educationist, but also for his politics and the work he did as president of the All India Veerashaiva Lingayat Mahasabha

14 Dec 2025 11:09 pm
Tamil kings, freedom fighters didnt get due recognition earlier: Vice-President

The V-P releases a commemorative postage stamp honouring Emperor Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar II; lauds government efforts recognising unsung heroes essential to revive nations cultural pride

14 Dec 2025 10:51 pm
Sri Lankan lawmakers to meet to fast-track cyclone aid

Official figures show that 643 people were killed, with another 184 still missing, following landslides and floods triggered by the cyclone

14 Dec 2025 10:36 pm
Priyanka Gandhi dares BJP to contest fair election on ballot

The Congress MP says the youth are driven towards substance abuse and betting apps because of unemployment; alleges a PMO official to be involved in betting scam but doesnt name anyone

14 Dec 2025 10:35 pm
M.P. Minister Vijay Shah stirs a fresh furore with comments on Ladli Behna scheme

The minister issued directions that beneficiary women should felicitate Chief Minister Mohan Yadav in a special ceremony

14 Dec 2025 10:31 pm
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