The 28th National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) Meeting and 22nd Project Elephant Steering Committee Meeting were held on 21 December 2025 at Sundarbans Tiger Reserve, West Bengal. Union Environment Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav chaired both meetings, bringing together government officials, scientists, and field experts to review strategies for tiger and…
Month: December 2025
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Visakhapatnam Hosts PESA Mahotsav Celebrations on 23–24 Dec
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh is set to host the grand PESA Mahotsav on 23rd and 24th December 2025, commemorating the enactment of the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA). The event, themed “Utsav Lok Sanskriti Ka”, will witness the participation of nearly 2,000 delegates from all ten PESA States,…
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Why H-1B Visa Appointments in India Are Being Cancelled
Thousands of Indian professionals seeking H-1B visa renewals have been caught off guard after the US embassy abruptly cancelled or postponed pre-scheduled interview appointments across India. The sudden rescheduling, affecting applicants booked after December 15, has triggered widespread anxiety among workers temporarily in India and unable to return to their…
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Gold Shines, Jewellery Stocks Sink: Why It Happened
Jewellery stocks on Dalal Street have sharply underperformed gold prices over the past year, raising concerns among investors. While gold prices have surged over 70% year-on-year, most listed jewellery companies have seen steep declines, with several stocks crashing between 30% and 45%. The divergence highlights a crucial market reality: soaring…
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Maharashtra Gets 38 New Railway Projects Worth ₹89,780 Cr
The Indian Railways has sanctioned 38 new railway projects in Maharashtra, covering new lines, gauge conversions, and doubling works across 5,098 km, with a total investment of ₹89,780 crore. Additionally, 98 surveys of 8,603 km have been approved from 2022-23 to 2025-26, underlining the nation’s commitment to modernizing rail infrastructure…
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Dr Jitendra Singh Urges United Action on Obesity
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, emphasised the critical need for a holistic approach to tackle obesity in India during the inaugural session of the 2-day Asia Oceania Conference on Obesity (AOCO) 2025. He cautioned that anti-obesity drugs should be used judiciously and…
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J P Nadda at KGMU Convocation: Healthcare Growth
Union Health Minister Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda addressed the 21st annual convocation of King George’s Medical University (KGMU) in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, on 20 December 2025. The event was graced by Smt. Anandiben Patel, Governor of Uttar Pradesh; Shri Brajesh Pathak, Deputy Chief Minister; Shri Pankaj Kumar, Minister of State…
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National Commission for Minorities Celebrates Minorities Day 2025
for Minorities (NCM) celebrated Minorities Day on December 18, 2025, emphasizing the protection, welfare, and empowerment of religious minority communities in India. Leaders from six communities – Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists, Jains, and Zoroastrians (Parsis) – participated, sharing insights on the role of minorities in nation-building and the importance of…
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Shri Manohar Lal Chairs Consultative Committee on Electricity Bill
Shri Manohar Lal Chairs Consultative Committee on Electricity Bill Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal, holding portfolios of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, chaired a consultative meeting of the Parliamentary Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Power in New Delhi on December 18, 2025. Members of Parliament from both Lok…
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Textiles Ministry Drives Research with TRAs Meet
The Ministry of Textiles convened its inaugural Coordination Committee Meeting of Textile Research Associations (TRAs) at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, under the guidance of Union Minister Shri Giriraj Singh and chaired by Secretary (Textiles) Smt. Neelam Shami Rao. The meeting marks a significant initiative to enhance coordination, outcome orientation, and…