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The Union Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by PM Modi, approved the Auction of Coal Linkage for Seamless, Efficient and Transparent Utilisation (CoalSETU) policy.

Brothers Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra are under the custody of Thai authorities after their dramatic capture in Phuket on December 9, and their deportation process is underway

Hilal Ahmed was arrested in Aalo, West Siang for allegedly spying for Pakistani handlers. He is believed to have links with Nazir and Sabir who were held on espionage charges.

A nationwide survey of 5,920 students reveals that even children under 11 are using drugs, with 1 in 7 schoolkids exposed to substances like tobacco, alcohol and cannabis

Chinas foreign ministry welcomed the move, saying it had noticed positive action from India to improve people-to-people exchanges.

Bengaluru, shop owner Jalam from Rajasthan abused a customer for requesting Kannada, sparking outrage among Kannada organisations and leading to a police FIR and public apology

As per norms, OTT platforms are required to classify content into five age-based categories and restrict access to age-inappropriate content by implementing parental controls.

A Kerala court sentenced Sunil NS, Martin Antony, Manikandan B., Vijesh VP, Salim H., and Pradeep to 20 years for the 2017 actress assault.

Union Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu said airfares cannot be capped for the entire year as ticket prices typically rise during the festive season.

Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu announced in Lok Sabha that the government aims to build Made-in-India aircraft.

Goa nightclub fire: The Luthra brothers will be produced before a Thai Immigration Court on Friday or Monday

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Justice Honey Varghese acquitted Malayalam actor Dileep in a 2017 gang rape case involving a South Indian actress, while finding six others guilty.

Released on December 5, Dhurandhar features a powerful ensemble cast including Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, and Sanjay Dutt.

The newly inaugurated facility reinforces MET Citys position as a premier hub for advanced manufacturing and global enterprises

M Sricharan Ranganathan, named in the impeachment motion against Justice G R Swaminathan, rejected allegations of favouritism and said the move undermines judicial independence.

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the Census will be held in 2027, with the reference date set at 00:00 hours on March 1, 2027.

The Supreme Court questioned how the Chennai Bench of the High Court directed the formation of an SIT comprising only State Police officers, despite Karur being in Madurai.

While the Luthras are being brought back, Goa Police have also turned their attention to landowner Surinder Khosla.

The completion of the route will offer full city-centre to city-centre DelhiMeerut connectivity, further strengthening daily regional mobility.

The ED conducted early morning raids on Friday at 25 locations across Lucknow, Ranchi, Ahmedabad and several other cities.

An Indian woman was duped of Rs 2.5 lakh by a UK groom promising marriage before she approached police; a cyber cell investigation is underway

The order confirms that the Mekedatu Project office will be permanently set up in Ramanagara to effectively manage the project's execution.

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It is alleged that chilli powder was thrown into the boys eyes, causing intense pain and swelling. Doctors treating the child have reported visible burn marks on his palms.

For local communities, restart of train services is being seen as more than just the revival of a small route. It restores a vital transport link that remained dormant for years.

A man worked as a cardiologist at Lalitpur Medical College in Uttar Pradesh for three years using his brother-in-laws degree before being exposed and resigning

Over 18,000 vehicles shifted to the new Delhi-Dehradun highway during the Baghpat trial run, easing pressure on Delhis choking routes

Anna Hazare will start an indefinite hunger strike on January 30 in Ralegan Siddhi, protesting Maharashtras delay in implementing the Lokayukta Act despite repeated assurances.

In Zubeen Garg's death case, the SIT has arrested seven people, including main event organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta, Zubeen's manager Siddharth Sharma, and others.

According to officials, the shutdowns are required for replacement of old cables and transformers, line shifting for infrastructure projects, tree trimming near high-tension lines.

The Madras High Court pressed the Tamil Nadu government to clarify why it objected to lighting the Karthigai Deepam at the stone pillar atop Thiruparankundram hill.

Supreme Court stayed Kerala High Court order on Munambam property, maintaining status quo on the land and its Waqf status until January 27.

IndiGo seeks Delhi High Court refund of 900 crore customs duty on re-imported aircraft parts, calling it unconstitutional double taxation, as GST was already paid on repairs.

The Thiruvananthapuram MP, who has been under the scanner after a series of remarks seen as unusually warm toward PM Modi, said that he was in Kolkata for personal commitments

A Stanford study says gas and propane stoves emit NO and benzene, which are linked to chronic respiratory illnesses, asthma, heart disease, diabetes, and even certain cancers

The process removes the need to stand in line at ticket counters or vending machines, a frequent pain point for daily office-goers, students and elderly passengers.

The preparations for the Friday prayer are in full swing at the site of the proposed mosque. Hundreds of Muslims have already gathered at the site since morning.

Forced action, confirm shaming and bait & switch reported on Indigo, while drip pricing common on Air India, Spicejet and Akasa, finds Local Circles survey

Ozempic has been approved for type-2 diabetes, while Novo Nordisks other global blockbuster Wegovy is targeted at obesity.

Kiren Rijiju said the government is prepared to hold a Lok Sabha discussion on air pollution, responding positively to Opposition demands.

The strongly worded letter called for an open-heart surgery to revive the Congress party in Odisha and at the national level.

Poonch district orders schoolteachers to monitor stray dogs, sparking criticism over privacy and role boundaries. Similar opposition arose in Chhattisgarh after a related move.

The cancellation of their passports rendered them illegal residents in Thailand, leading to their detention by local immigration authorities.

The Kashmir Valley is battling harsh winter conditions, with temperatures slipping further below freezing.

In addition to Rs 5,000 penalty, offenders may also be asked to bear the cost of transporting the waste back to their residence, covering the expense incurred by civic agencies.

Lionel Messi will arrive in Kolkata on December 13 with Luis Surez for a packed visit, including unveiling a 70-foot statue, meeting Mamata Banerjee, and a friendly match.

The prime accused, Shubham Jaiswal, is currently absconding and believed to be in Dubai. His father, Bhola Prasad, has been arrested.