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Tamil Nadu government announces new assured pension scheme for govt staff

Scheme involves a one-time 13,000 crore contribution to the pension fund and TN will contribute about 11,000 crore annually with increases based on salary revisions

3 Jan 2026 8:44 pm
JSA (MP) draws Centres attention to Indore drinking-water linked public health crisis

Several people in Indore have fallen seriously ill from contaminated water, with at least 15 reported deaths and hundreds more affected, according to JSA (MP) in a letter to Union Minister C.R. Patil

3 Jan 2026 8:40 pm
Time-bound justice from the Sessions Court to the Supreme Court by 2029: Amit Shah

An investment of 30,000 cr will be made to establish a network of forensic labs across the country in the next 5 years, Union Home Minister Amit Shah briefed Parliamentary Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Home Affairs

3 Jan 2026 8:15 pm
Ex-servicemen protest ECHS cash crunch, warn of nationwide agitation

With around 20 lakh beneficiaries, the ECHS requires 14,000 crore annually but has received only 2,000 crore, leading to pending bills and delayed reimbursements

3 Jan 2026 7:39 pm
Andaman & Nicobar to be major contributor to Indias treasury in 10 years: Amit Shah

Highlighting the islands role in Indias freedom struggle, strategic importance in the Indo-Pacific and potential for tourism and the blue economy, he said the Centre is committed to developing the archipelago while preserving its heritage.

3 Jan 2026 7:29 pm
Government plans Aadhaar-style digital identity for EV batteries

The Battery Pack Aadhaar System, which assigns a unique 21-character identity number to every EV battery, aims to address serious concerns regarding end-to-end traceability and recycling, while also supporting a circular economy

3 Jan 2026 6:36 pm
Ricin terror conspiracy: NIA takes over probe from Gujarat ATS

The Gujarat ATS had arrested three accused in November last year for allegedly planning a major terror attack using weapons and chemicals

3 Jan 2026 4:36 pm
Fifth Hindu death since December raises alarm over minority safety in Bangladesh

Khokon Chandra Das, 50, was assaulted in Shariatpur district while returning home from his shop.

3 Jan 2026 4:24 pm
US strikes Venezuela; Trump claims Maduro captured and flown out

Power outages were reported in parts of the capital, and US aviation authorities banned flights over Venezuelan airspace.

3 Jan 2026 3:49 pm
DMK launches AI portal to crowdsource public inputs for 2026 election manifesto

The initiative is led by MP Kanimozhi, with participation from industry bodies, civil society groups, students, workers and even political opponents

3 Jan 2026 3:32 pm
Tamil Nadu announces assured pension scheme for govt employees, teachers

The State Government will make additional contribution of 13,000 crore to the pension fund; and annually contribute around 11,000 crore

3 Jan 2026 3:23 pm
Andhra Pradesh emerges as Indias top investment destination in FY26; CM Naidu lauds policy reforms

Andhra Pradesh captured 25.3% share of proposed investments in first nine months of FY26, BoB report says

3 Jan 2026 3:21 pm
BCCI asks KKR to remove Bangladeshs Mustafizur Rahman ahead of IPL 2026

BCCI says KKR will be allowed to name a replacement player if required

3 Jan 2026 2:36 pm
OIL signs deed of agreement for composite licence of Phop Graphite in Arunachal's Yazali

The signing of the agreement is aimed at enhancing resource security, boosting strategic self-reliance, supporting the energy transition, and contributing to overall development in Arunachal Pradesh

3 Jan 2026 2:12 pm
Nearly 70% of jobs from 3rd tranche of ECMS will come to Tamil Nadu: Minister TRB Rajaa

Tata Electronics will bring in 1,500, Motherson will add 5,741 and Foxconn will contribute 16,210 high end jobs

3 Jan 2026 12:35 pm
Mumbai housing registrations reach all-time high in 2025 amid affordability concerns: Nuvama

According to a report from Nuvama Institutional Equities, the city recorded 150,294 registered units over the calendar year, representing a 6 per cent increase from the previous year

3 Jan 2026 11:57 am
Karnataka records highest-ever 198 organ donations in 2025, ranks third nationally

Tamil Nadu tops chart with 267 organ donations, followed by Telangana with 205

3 Jan 2026 11:46 am
Tamil film Ratha Kanneer gets added to NFAIs collection; hailed as rare and significant

Directed by Krishnan-Panju and written by Thiruvarur Thangarasu, the 1954 film became a powerful source of progressive thought in India at the time

3 Jan 2026 11:03 am
Delhi records low of 8.1 degrees Celsius, air quality 'poor'

Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 240, in the poor category, at 9 am, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed

3 Jan 2026 10:22 am
How did people invest their money in Rome or ancient Greece?

Like today, people in ancient times understood that investing money could help them consolidate and increase their wealth

3 Jan 2026 9:46 am
States and Union Territories to borrow 5 lakh crore in Q4 FY26

Amount being borrowed is slighly higher than the year ago quarters Rs 4,73,477 crore

2 Jan 2026 9:28 pm
Government revokes GRAP III as air pollution lowers in Delhi NCR

The air quality index in Delhi, which was recorded at 380 on Thursday, has improved and was recorded 236 at 4 pm on Friday

2 Jan 2026 9:25 pm
Withdrawal of PM E-DRIVE scheme makes electric 3-wheelers costlier, but unlikely to impact sentiment

The Centre said since the scheme has fulfilled the required objective, claims under the scheme will not be entertained beyond December 26

2 Jan 2026 8:56 pm
AGR dues relief unlikely to boost bank confidence in Vodafone Idea, say experts

The moratorium on AGR approved by the Central government on the last day of 2025 ensures zero interest on dues and a wider timeframe to repay them

2 Jan 2026 8:15 pm
Cough syrup controversy: Segment sees a cautious shift by consumers and doctors, say industry -watchers

Cough syrup sales shift cautiously towards established brands following controversy, with consumers and doctors prioritising safety.

2 Jan 2026 7:46 pm
Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi writes to MeitY on Grok violating womens privacy

Social media firms should take responsibility for content they publish: Vaishnaw

2 Jan 2026 7:17 pm
Hyderabad start-ups test and intergrate mini-satellite in Ahmedabad, ship to Sriharikota for ISRO PSLV launch

The satellite is designed to beam back data for both commercial and defence purposes throughout its projected three-five year lifespan.

2 Jan 2026 6:26 pm
From resurgence of the big screen to emergence of micro-dramas: Indias M&E sector is a multi-screen ecosystem

Despite OTTs increasing penetration and volatility seen in the performance of films at the cinemas through the year, Indian box office ended 2025 with gross revenues of 13,160.19 crore, surpassing 2024 and 2023.

2 Jan 2026 5:39 pm
India has a right to defend its people when it comes to bad neighbours, says EAM Jaishankar

Minister launches IITM Global, which is aimed at making IIT Madras a multinational university

2 Jan 2026 4:43 pm
Maharashtra expands 300-crore Emerging Technology Fund to include space, defence, drones and genomics

Aims to help ventures scale up, commercialise innovation, and build sustainable, high-value businesses within the State

2 Jan 2026 3:43 pm
ADB offers 4,000 cr loan for Musi revival project: Telangana CM

Final estimates of the project to be ready by March 31

2 Jan 2026 3:17 pm
Tamil Nadu, Kerala among six States, UTs yet to enforce 6 years' mandate for Class 1 admission

So far 30 States and UT have implemented the rule, but Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Puduchery, Kerala and Chhattisgarh have not implemented the directives yet

2 Jan 2026 2:36 pm
ADB gives in principle nod to extend 4,100 cr loan to Musi river development: Minister

Minister Sridhar Babu said the state has also sent a preliminary project report to the Ministry of Jal Shakti seeking 3,188 crore under the National River Conservation Plan for the Musi river project

2 Jan 2026 11:52 am
We are all thinking of you: New York City Mayor Mamdani writes a note for activist Umar Khalid

The lawmakers claimed that human rights organisations, legal experts and global media have raised questions about the fairness of the investigation and legal process related to Khalids detention

2 Jan 2026 11:14 am
Dense fog shrouds Delhi; cold wave conditions likely till Jan 5

According to the India Meteorological Department, the minimum temperature at Safdarjung was recorded at 9.1 degrees Celsius.

2 Jan 2026 10:44 am
Kerala Vigilance registers 201 corruption cases, 76 caught red-handed in 2025

In 2025, the VACB registered its highest-ever number of trap cases in a year, arresting 76 persons in 57 cases; his is the highest figure in the bureaus history

2 Jan 2026 9:44 am
Water contamination behind diarrhoea outbreak in Indore, confirms lab test

Drinking water was contaminated due to a leakage in a pipeline in the Bhagirathpura area, from where the outbreak has been reported

2 Jan 2026 8:51 am
India, Indonesia to revive trade working group meet after 5-years

Both sides to discuss tariff and non-tariff barriers; government calls for industry inputs

1 Jan 2026 8:18 pm
2025 watershed year for internal security: MHA

In its 2025 yearender, the MHA cites near-elimination of LWE, effective counter-terrorism strategies and new criminal laws as some of its achievements

1 Jan 2026 8:16 pm
DRDO to play key role in creation of Sudarshan Chakra air defence system: Rajnath

Singh said this on the occasion of 68th Foundation Day of the DRDO

1 Jan 2026 7:38 pm
80% capital acquisition outlay utilised amounting to nearly 1.2 lakh cr: MoD

Sustained defence reforms for modern, integrated and self-reliant security ecosystem, says MoD in 2025 yearender review

1 Jan 2026 7:25 pm
Operation Sindoor injects fresh momentum to correct exiting structural imbalance in the Defence Budget

The battlefield experience of Indian armed forces has already precipitated a fresh look at the armoury inventory. Use of counter-drone systems has also laid a new architecture for deployment of different capability unmanned systems

1 Jan 2026 7:03 pm
Maharashtras new policy targets 70.5 lakh crore investment

Targets 70.5 lakh cr investment over the policy period

1 Jan 2026 6:16 pm
Global reinsurance firms from Spain, UK & Singapore queue up to enter Gift City

Mapfre Re, C&C Insurance Group and Partner Re apply to set up IFSC insurance offices at GIFT City

1 Jan 2026 4:44 pm
HoABL allots 1,419 homes in Naigaon through Indias first fully online housing model

The homes comprised 51 per cent one-bedroom and 49 per cent two-bedroom units

1 Jan 2026 4:12 pm
Excise duty on tobacco: Manufacturers to install CCTV, preserve footage for 24 months from Feb 1

The Rules will apply to manufacturers who pack such goods in pouches

1 Jan 2026 3:28 pm
EU carbon tax unacceptable, hurting exporting costs: Congress

Ramesh cited the think-tank GTRI's estimate, according to which many Indian exporters may have to cut prices by 15-22 per cent so that their EU importers can use that margin to pay the carbon tax

1 Jan 2026 3:05 pm