The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), operating under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), hosted a high-level cybersecurity familiarisation visit for foreign journalists from Europe, America and Central Asia. The interaction, held in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), aimed to provide a comprehensive overview…
Month: December 2025
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CBDT Launches Data-Driven NUDGE to Curb Bogus Tax Deductions
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has intensified its crackdown on bogus claims of deductions and exemptions under the Income Tax Act by adopting a robust, data-driven compliance strategy. As part of this initiative, the tax authority has launched a targeted taxpayer-friendly ‘NUDGE’ campaign to encourage voluntary correction of…
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Amit Shah: Bastar to Be Naxal-Free by March 2026
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah on Saturday delivered a powerful message of peace, development and transformation while addressing the closing ceremony of the Bastar Olympics 2025 in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh. Declaring that Naxalism will be completely eliminated from India, including Bastar, by March 31, 2026, Shah…
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PF Commissioner Speaks at APFC Orientation Valedictory
New Delhi: The three-week Orientation Programme for newly promoted Assistant Provident Fund Commissioners (APFCs), Batch-II, concluded at PDUNASS on December 12, 2025. The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) marked the successful conclusion of its three-week Orientation Programme for newly promoted Assistant Provident Fund Commissioners (APFCs), Batch-II, with a valedictory ceremony…
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Thailand–Cambodia Border Clash Kills 4 Thai Soldiers
Bangkok: The long-simmering border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia escalated sharply on Saturday after four Thai soldiers were killed in fresh fighting, pushing the death toll from the latest round of violence to at least 24 this week. The clashes come amid growing regional concern and confusion over a ceasefire…
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How Winter Shapes Children’s Growth & Immunity
Winter brings festive cheer, holidays, and cosy moments for families, but medical experts warn that the cold season can quietly challenge children’s health. Paediatricians say winter often weakens children’s immunity and can subtly affect physical growth, especially in younger age groups whose bodies are still developing. Parents commonly notice a…
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China–Philippines Tensions Rise After Water Cannon Attack
Tensions between China and the Philippines escalated sharply after the Philippine Coast Guard accused Chinese coast guard vessels of firing high-pressure water cannons at Filipino fishing boats near Sabina Shoal in the contested South China Sea. The incident reportedly injured at least three fishermen and caused significant damage to two…
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UDF Poised to Reclaim Thrissur Corporation
The United Democratic Front (UDF) is on course for a decisive return to power in the Thrissur Municipal Corporation, marking a significant political shift in Kerala’s local body polls of 2025. Early trends from the counting centres indicate that the Congress-led front has crossed the halfway mark comfortably, signalling a…
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Air India Express Hiring Plan Triggers Pilot Unrest
Air India Express has found itself at the centre of internal unrest after announcing plans to recruit experienced Airbus A320 pilots, a move that has triggered concern and resistance from its existing cockpit crew. Several pilots have warned that fresh hiring at this stage could worsen aircraft utilisation issues and…
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Delhi Chokes: GRAP-III as AQI Turns Severe
Delhi woke up to another hazardous morning on Saturday as air pollution levels worsened sharply, pushing the Air Quality Index (AQI) into the ‘severe’ category. In response, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) enforced Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across the National Capital Region (NCR)…