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Train fare hike: 1 paisa/km beyond 215 km for ordinary class, 2 paise/km for other classes

No change in season tickets of suburban trains; new rates will be effective from December 26, 2025

21 Dec 2025 1:37 pm
21 Dec 2025 1:16 pm
GST fraud: Four booked for setting up fake firms, claiming 22.06 crore ITC

Accused allegedly created eight bogus firms to fraudulently claim ITC

21 Dec 2025 12:57 pm
Delhi intensifies GRAP-IV crackdown as over 600 non-compliant industries face closure

More than 3,000 inspections conducted to curb industrial, vehicular and construction pollution

21 Dec 2025 12:32 pm
Coals share in India's energy mix to decline to 30-35% by 2047, experts say

Share of coal in Indias electricity mix is currently at 70%

21 Dec 2025 11:55 am
Parliamentary panel urges Budgetary boost for IREL to prioritise rare earth mining

Report calls for focused funding to expand exploration and mining of critical minerals; flags heavy import dependence and seeks domestic capacity building

21 Dec 2025 11:47 am
ISRO to launch next-gen communication satellite on Dec 24 as part of US firm deal

US-based AST SpaceMobile is building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network, which is accessible directly by smartphones and designed for both commercial and government applications

21 Dec 2025 11:20 am
Nine drugmakers strike deals with Trump, with more to come

The most recent pledges mean 14 of the 17 drugmakers targeted by Trump this summer have agreed to lower prices for the Medicaid program for low-income and disabled people, sell discounted drugs directly to consumers

21 Dec 2025 10:41 am
Elon Musk becomes first person worth $700 billion after Tesla pay deal ruling

Delaware Supreme Court reinstates Elon Musks $139 billion in stock options, reversing a lower court ruling

21 Dec 2025 10:23 am
Delhis air quality worsens, AQI severe at 438

Multiple parts of Delhi experience dense haze, with pollution levels remaining alarmingly high

21 Dec 2025 9:37 am
AI Express suspends pilot in assault case, Govt orders probe

The Civil Aviation Ministry too has ordered an inquiry and directed the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security and Directorate General of Civil Aviation for detailed reports

20 Dec 2025 6:43 pm
Gold demand turned weak in India, China in November

However, investments into the yellow metals EFTs continue

20 Dec 2025 5:36 pm
ICC T20 World Cup squad: Gill dropped, Kishan back for Indias title defence

Bit short of runs at the moment, but he is a quality player: Agarkar on Gill's omission from T20 squad

20 Dec 2025 4:38 pm
Google warns staff with US visas against international travel due to embassy delays

Some US embassies and consulates face visa appointment delays of up to 12 months, says memo

20 Dec 2025 12:43 pm
Delhi AQI near severe at 384 as dense fog grips capital

AQI likely to worsen over next two days

20 Dec 2025 12:34 pm
Veteran Malayalam actor Sreenivasan passes away at 69

With a career spanning over five decades, Sreenivasan acted in more than 250 films and was widely acclaimed for his sharp satire, humour and socially relevant storytelling, which helped shape modern Malayalam cinema

20 Dec 2025 10:04 am
Former CJI Gavai appointed Ambedkar Chair Prof at Hyderabads NALSAR University of Law

Gavai will lead the Chairs activities, including research, teaching and academic initiatives in constitutional law, access to justice and social inclusion

20 Dec 2025 8:49 am
Name games in Parliament as ideology seeps into Bill titles

As the BJP government inscribes new titles on Bills, MPs from Tamil Nadu and Bengal take affront at linguistic imperialism of the Hindi heartland

19 Dec 2025 10:10 pm
Corporations have a fundamental duty to protect ecosystem: SC holds

Corporate duty must evolve from merely protecting the shareholders to protecting the ecosystem that we all inhabit. Therefore, the corporate definition of social responsibility must inherently include environmental responsibility: SC judgment

19 Dec 2025 9:10 pm
ED attaches 7.93-cr assets of Yuvraj Singh, Robin Uthappa, Sonu Sood among seven celebrities in 1xBet betting case

The ED probe has revealed that 1xBet operated in India without authorisation and used surrogate branding and advertising to target Indian users via social media, online videos, and print media

19 Dec 2025 9:08 pm
Indias financial services companies sees record FDI flowing in

Deals signal that global banks are increasingly prefer partnering with or acquiring scaled, well-governed NBFC platforms rather than pursuing capital-intensive and time-consuming greenfield banking licences in India.

19 Dec 2025 8:43 pm
Karnataka Hate Speech Bill passed amid Opposition criticism

The legislation invokes provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Information Technology Act, 2000, in cases involving electronic communication and online platforms

19 Dec 2025 8:41 pm
Naidu seeks FM support for SASCI, Purvodaya, and Amaravati

Wants Centre to support 41,00-cr Rayalaseema horticulture project

19 Dec 2025 7:53 pm
ED files 2nd chargesheet against Chinese-linked gaming app in 400-crore fraud case

The ED had earlier filed its first chargesheet in October 2024 in the case related to the gaming app, named Fiewin

19 Dec 2025 7:25 pm
Union government convertedMGNREGA into centralised scheme, alleges Right to Food campaign

Demand that that the President of India must withhold assent to the legislation

19 Dec 2025 7:17 pm
States get flexibility to raise overtime hours under labour codes: Vandana Gurnani

Overtime can be availed only with the consent of employees and must be compensated at twice the normal wage rate, Labour and Employment Secretary Vandana Gurnani said at a PHDCCI event

19 Dec 2025 7:06 pm
They are cutting through our hearts: Kashmir farmers resist rail projects

The protests mark a resurgence of opposition nearly a year after railway authorities conducted the initial survey

19 Dec 2025 7:05 pm
CAG report reveals cost overruns and irregularity in award of naval project contracts

In a report tabled in parliament, CAG pointed out weaknesses in Indian Navys planning, contract management and monitoring mechanisms in infrastructure works

19 Dec 2025 6:56 pm
CCRI to release two new Arabica varieties

New varieties are resistant to white stem borer, leaf rust and high yielding

19 Dec 2025 6:42 pm
Winter session of Parliament adjourned sine die with total working hours exceeding the scheduled time

The session passed the new rural employment programme, replacing the two-decade-old MNREGA

19 Dec 2025 6:26 pm
IIT Madras Wadhwani School launches AI training programme for government officials

The initiative has been developed in partnership with Google and theDigital Futures Lab, an independent, interdisciplinary research studio

19 Dec 2025 5:51 pm
PMAY-G: Just 38% of sanctioned houses completed in Maharashtra

Over 25 lakh sanctioned houses are either at various stages of construction or yet to begin

19 Dec 2025 5:39 pm
CIAL hands over 79.82 crore gross dividend to Kerala Government

CIAL recorded its highest revenue and profit in the companys history with a total revenue of 1,142 crore and a net profit of 489.84 crore in FY25 and Kerala Govt is the largest shareholder in the company

19 Dec 2025 5:23 pm
No new GM crops in South Asia this year, barring Pakistan

Islamabad permits GM sugarcane and advanced varieties of GM cotton; USDA says confusion over regulatory domains in India and policy at standstill in Bangladesh

19 Dec 2025 5:12 pm
IN-SPACe set to establish Space Labs at select academic institutions

The initiative significantly enhances Indias space education infrastructure, promotes collaboration between academia and industry, and equips students with vital skills for the growing space sector

19 Dec 2025 5:06 pm
Kerala expands inclusive business support empowering transgender communities

The initiative ensures that aspiring women and transgender entrepreneurs from all 14 districts can access professional business support through online or the nearest KSWDC district office

19 Dec 2025 1:28 pm
PUBG maker Krafton leads South Korean trio in $666 million India tech bet

Partners with Naver and Mirae Asset to back tech start-ups beyond gaming

19 Dec 2025 1:03 pm
Adani to invest 1 lakh crore in airports over next five years

Plans aggressive expansion as Indias aviation sector projected to grow 15-16% annually

19 Dec 2025 12:53 pm
TN calls meeting to address demands of government employees and teachers

The meeting will be attended by MK Stalin, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, State finance minister Thangam Thennarasu, and Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi, state Education Minister, among others

19 Dec 2025 12:47 pm
19 Dec 2025 12:44 pm
CAG flags serious lapses in Ex-servicemen Contributory Health Scheme, calls for reforms

The audit found inadequate geographical coverage of empanelled Health Care Organisations, forcing beneficiaries to travel long distances for referral treatment

19 Dec 2025 11:14 am
Trump signs into law defence policy bill backing deeper engagement with India including via Quad

The legislation emphasizes the importance of strengthening defence ties with India, enhancing collaboration in military exercises and maritime security, and fostering a united front among Quad nations to counter Chinas influence in the Indo-Pacific region

19 Dec 2025 10:41 am
Tamil Nadu Infrastructure Fund Management Corporation makes first climate investment

Tamil Nadu Green Climate Fund concludes shareholder agreement with a PET recycling company

19 Dec 2025 9:46 am
Bihar to buy wind power from Torrent at 4.04 per kWh

The winning tariff signals a hardening of wind power prices, reflecting changing dynamics in Indias renewable energy market and a growing focus on cost efficiency and sustainability.

19 Dec 2025 9:44 am
Stock Market Highlights 19 Dec 2025: Stock markets surge after four days of decline; Sensex jumps 447 points

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Highlights: Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty surged on Friday after four days of decline in tandem with a rally in global markets as a lower-than-expected US consumer price inflation data for November reinforced expectations of further interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. Fresh foreign fund inflows also drove the equity markets higher. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 447.55 points, or 0.53 per cent, to settle at 84,929.36. During the day, it surged 585.6

19 Dec 2025 6:34 am
Delhi: Entry ban on non-city private vehicles below BS-VI comes into force

According to officials, 580 police personnel have been deployed at 126 checkpoints, including borders

18 Dec 2025 9:43 am
Vedanta scales Lanjigarh aluminium refinery to 5 MTPA, strengthens Indias position globally

The expansion, initiated in 2020, reflects Vedantas commitment to a resilient aluminium value chain and long-term national value creation.

18 Dec 2025 9:39 am
Delhi: With effect from 12 am, vehicles without pollution certificate will not receive fuel at petrol pumps

This initiative is part of Delhi's broader efforts to combat pollution, including restrictions on non-BS-VI vehicles and the promotion of electric mobility

18 Dec 2025 9:37 am
Some sanctioned oil vessels divert from Venezuela as Trump threatens blockade

Additionally, hundreds of ships themselves have been sanctioned part of a massive shadow fleet of often aging vessels that has proliferated in recent years to transport oil on behalf of Iran, Russia, Venezuela and other US adversaries under sanctions

18 Dec 2025 9:19 am
Academy Awards to move from ABC to YouTube starting 2029

YouTube will hold rights through 2033, covering the main event, red-carpet coverage, the Governors Awards, and nominations announcements

18 Dec 2025 8:15 am