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The Supreme Courts acceptance of a new definition that counts only hills above 100 metres as part of the Aravalis has raised alarm among environmentalists. Experts fear that the move could strip protection from most of the ancient range, exposing regions, including Delhi-NCR, to harsher weather, drought and biodiversity loss

The Lok Sabha has passed the Health Security se National Security Cess Bill, 2025, introducing a cess on pan masala manufacturing units to fund national security and public health initiatives. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the cess will also be shared with states to strengthen healthcare systems

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told the Rajya Sabha that India is rapidly implementing the automatic train protection systemtechnology the world adopted decades ago but was delayed by previous governments. He said the nationwide rollout, including in Odisha, is progressing fast and delivering strong safety results

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday exuded confidence that the USD 100 billion bilateral trade target between India and Russia will be achieved ahead of 2030. The PM recalled that last year, President Putin and he set a target of reaching USD 100 billion in bilateral trade by 2030

The US Supreme Court has agreed to review the constitutionality of President Donald Trumps executive order to end birthright citizenship, reviving a debate settled since 1898. The court will now directly assess the policys legality, with legal experts warning it challenges long-standing interpretations of the Fourteenth Amendment

An Indian Army mountaineering team from Eastern Command has achieved a historic milestone by successfully summiting Mount Kangto, Arunachal Pradeshs highest and previously unconquered 7,042-m peak

Former Pentagon official Michael Rubin said the US has no strategic logic for embracing Pakistan and argued Islamabad should be designated a state sponsor of terrorism. He criticised Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munirs White House visit and urged Washington to apologise to India over tariffs and recent policy missteps

Researchers at the University of East London have discovered that discarded seashells, when processed into fine powder, can replace up to one-third of the cement used in concrete. The breakthrough offers a scalable way to cut carbon emissions, with the study showing a 36 per cent reduction in the materials footprint

The US Southern Command confirmed its 22nd strike on a small boat in the eastern Pacific, killing four people and raising the campaigns death toll to at least 87. The strike coincided with Admiral Frank Bradleys classified Capitol Hill briefings amid an investigation into allegations of unlawful follow-on attacks

The departure of former Bangladesh prime minister Khaleda Zia for advanced treatment in London has been postponed to Sunday after a Qatar-provided air ambulance failed to reach Dhaka due to technical issues

Ukrainian officials will resume talks with the US team after nearly five hours of discussions with Moscow produced no compromise on Ukraines peace proposals. President Zelenskyy said Kyivs priority is to gain clarity on Russias latest position

Former Pentagon official Michael Rubin said most Americans view Vladimir Putins India visit as a consequence of Donald Trumps gross incompetence. He criticised the US for hypocrisy over Indias purchase of Russian oil and backed New Delhis need to prioritise its energy and economic interests as it rises globally

Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed the ongoing pond interlinking works in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar, where 1,349 ponds across 162 villages are being connected to boost water management. He urged officials to clear obstacles

Revisiting the special bond between Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar and his Parsi businessman friend Naval Bhathena on Mahaparinirvan Diwas

Such venues must tick certain boxes. Sufficient lighting is a must, and fans are necessary. The structure cannot be dilapidated

For years, Maharashtra had been held up as a model in governance, but the recent chaos during local polls and displays of defiance by Mahayuti constituents has seen it rapidly devolve into Jungle Raj

Addressing the passengers in a video message amid the unprecedented situation where the airline had to cancel over a thousand flights in the last three days, the CEO apologised to the customers

To accommodate the sudden surge in demand, Western Railway has arranged extra AC chair car coaches on key long-distance trains, ensuring passengers have alternative travel options without long delays, and Central Railway has arranged seven special trains

In a bid to contain the escalating crisis, DGCA issued a fresh notification granting partial relief on flight crew duty norms, specifically relaxing a rule that prevented airlines from combining leave with weekly rest periods

In an official statement, IndiGo said, We confirm that all IndiGo domestic flights departing from Delhi Airport on Dec 5, 2025 stand cancelled till 11:59 pm. We express our profound apologies to all our valued customers and stakeholders who have been significantly impacted by these unforeseen events

At a joint press meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi here, Putin said that We are ready to continue uninterrupted shipments of fuel for the growing Indian economy

We support a peaceful solution to the conflict, he said. Putin, responding to Modis remarks, said Russia is working on a peaceful solution to the crisis. Earlier in the day, President Putin was accorded a ceremonial welcome and a tri-services guard of honour at Rashtrapati Bhavan

In the wake of IndiGo cancelling over 550 flights on Thursday alone and 400 flights on Friday, disrupting the travel plans of hundreds of passengers, Gandhi said it is ordinary Indians who pay the price in delays, cancellations and helplessness

IndiGo, which is experiencing operational disruptions and cancellations, sought temporary operational exemptions from certain Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) provisions for its A320 fleet until February 10, 2026

According to airport data, 16 arrivals and 16 departures of IndiGo were cancelled, while a NagpurPune flight was diverted to Hyderabad due to Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL)

Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu has chaired a high-level review meeting with IndiGos senior management in the presence of the Secretary, Civil Aviation, Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), senior officials of the Ministry, and the Airports Authority of India (AAI)

But despite a slight improvement from the recent weeks, several parts of the city remained shrouded in a dense layer of toxic smog. Areas like Ghazipur and Akshardham reported thick haze early this morning, with visibility remaining significantly reduced.

Birla expressed appreciation for Saudi Arabia`s continued support of the large Indian community in the Kingdom

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif`s summary recommending Munir for both Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) was approved, the Pakistan President`s office said

IndiGo said it is keeping passengers informed about any changes to their flight schedules and advised travellers to check the latest status before heading to the airport

To mitigate harm to civilians, residents of nearby buildings were warned to evacuate, while precision weapons, aerial surveillance and other measures were employed

The new rules would deny entry to those deemed to have directed or participated in the censorship of American citizens on social media through content moderation initiatives that have sprung up throughout Europe and elsewhere to combat extremist speech

AMD is can contaminate rivers, groundwater, and soil for decades. The team extracted ferric iron from AMD and chemically converted it into ferric chloride by using magnesium oxide nanoparticles produced from magnesite

Planetary atmospheres can sometimes leak into space. Earth experiences this as well, losing a little more than 3 kg of material every second (mainly hydrogen), and this loss cannot be reversed

Researchers have developed an insect-sized flying robot that mimics real insect agility, using soft artificial muscles to power rapid wing flaps. The microbot performs sharp turns and aerial stunts with AI control, offering potential use in search-and-rescue missions

The data highlights a grim reality: centuries-old places of worship are worsening due to poor government maintenance and the dwindling population of Hindu and Sikh communities

Carrying placards, leaders of various parties raised slogans outside the Makar Dwar of Parliament asking the prime minister to stop making statements and fix the problem

Supreme Court has asked states to deploy more staff to ease workload on BLOs after a plea claimed extreme poll-related pressure had led to suicides. Actor Vijays TVK party sought protection for BLOs from coercive action as many are teachers or anganwadi workers facing severe strain

As I bid goodbye to you, dear reader, I joyfully surrender a textual body that thrived over nearly 10 years to the dictates of fate in the hope that it may either ferment or take root

A metal sheet was missing from one side of the site. Notices had been given to the contractor. Reassurances have come in that lacunae will be plugged

TMC Rajya Sabha Deputy Leader Sagarika Ghose accused Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman of misleading the House on West Bengal during the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025 debate. The party staged a walkout, calling it a murder of constitutional democracy

Tigress STR 04 (Chanda), which was recently released in the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra, is actively moving across the landscape to establish her territory. Field teams are recording her pugmarks, calls, and movement through satellite and VHF tracking

The Assam CM also lauded the efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of International Cheetah Day. In a post on social media platform X, Sarma wrote, Three years of Project Cheetah, championed by Adarniya Shri Narendra Modi, are showing remarkable results

Upon landing in India, President Putin received a ceremonial welcome, reaffirming the strong diplomatic relationship between the two nations. His visit comes at a time when Russia seeks to maintain global influence despite increasing Western isolation.

Senior dignitaries, including Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, senior officials from the Centre and State, military leaders, and thousands of spectators witnessed the impressive display

KPCC President Sunny Joseph, confirming the expulsion, said that the party had taken the step after reviewing the gravity of the charges. The Thiruvananthapuram Principal Sessions Court has rejected Mamkootathils plea for anticipatory bail in the alleged rape case

The data, presented in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha by Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh, showed that students are spread across 153 countries, from major education hubs to smaller destinations

Ahead of President Putins India visit, Rahul Gandhi accused the government of discouraging foreign dignitaries from meeting the Leader of the Opposition. He said the long-standing tradition is being ignored by PM Modi and the MEA, calling it a sign of insecurity as key India-Russia talks begin

Opposition MP at Parliament winter session staged a protest outside Parliament on the fourth day of the Winter Session, wearing oxygen masks and demanding a debate on worsening air pollution in Delhi-NCR. Led by Sonia Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, the leaders accused the Centre of inaction and urged a national health emergency

A US Air Force Thunderbirds F-16 crashed during a training mission in California, but the pilot ejected safely and sustained non-life-threatening injuries