In a significant reform aimed at improving operational efficiency and promoting sustainable resource use, the Ministry of Coal has simplified the process for disposal of coal washery rejects. The move, announced on December 18, 2025, aligns with the Centre’s broader vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and its focus on enhancing ease…
Month: December 2025
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TRAI Mobile Quality Report Released for Surat City
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released the findings of its Independent Drive Test (IDT) conducted across Surat City and nearby areas during November 2025. The assessment aimed to measure the real-world quality of mobile network services, including voice and data performance, offered by all major telecom service…
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Maharashtra Nears 100% 4G Coverage, 5G Expansion Underway
Union Minister for Communications and Development of the North Eastern Region, Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia, highlighted in Parliament that Maharashtra has achieved near 100% 4G network saturation. The state is now rapidly progressing towards full digital connectivity, with significant deployment of 4G and 5G infrastructure improving both urban and rural telecom…
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Sanskriti Jammu & Kashmir Highlights Region’s Ancient Culture
Jammu and Kashmir is not only known for its natural beauty but also as a cradle of India’s cultural, spiritual, and philosophical heritage. This essence was celebrated with the launch of the film and coffee table book ‘Sanskriti Jammu & Kashmir’ at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts…
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PM Modi to Lead Closing of WHO Traditional Medicine Summit
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the closing ceremony of the Second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine on December 19, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, underscoring India’s leadership in advancing traditional medicine through science, innovation and global collaboration. The summit, jointly organised by the World…
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PM Modi Mourns Ram Sutar, Creator of Iconic Statue of Unity
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed deep grief over the passing of renowned sculptor Shri Ram Sutar, whose artistic brilliance shaped some of India’s most iconic monuments and left an enduring imprint on the nation’s cultural landscape. In a heartfelt message, the Prime Minister described Shri Ram…
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India Expands Affordable Cancer Care Nationwide
The Government of India is undertaking a comprehensive, future-ready transformation of cancer care to ensure that quality treatment is accessible, affordable and closer to patients’ homes, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh told Parliament on Thursday. Responding to multiple questions on the rising cancer burden, the Minister said the country is…
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SHANTI Bill 2025: India Modernises Nuclear Energy
The Rajya Sabha on Thursday passed the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill, 2025, completing its passage in Parliament after approval by the Lok Sabha. The legislation aims to modernise India’s civilian nuclear energy framework while firmly safeguarding nuclear safety, national sovereignty and public…
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Supreme Court Clarifies Scope of Section 27 Evidence Act
In a significant clarification of criminal jurisprudence, the Supreme Court has held that incriminating materials handed over by an accused during a routine police check or personal search cannot be treated as “recoveries” under Section 27 of the Indian Evidence Act. The ruling underscores that the provision applies only when…
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US Military Strike on Drug Boat Kills Four in Pacific
The United States military has confirmed carrying out a “lethal kinetic strike” on a vessel accused of drug trafficking in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing four people onboard. The operation, announced by US Southern Command on Wednesday, has added fresh momentum to an ongoing political and legal debate in Washington…