The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, passed an interim order staying the state government’s November 20 notification that directed registered industrial establishments to provide one day of paid menstrual leave per month to women employees. What the court said The single-judge bench of Justice Jyoti Mulimani accepted…
Month: December 2025
Winter Session: Vande Mataram, Poll Reforms Clash
New Delhi, December 9, 2025: The Winter Session of Parliament witnessed an intense and emotionally charged day on Tuesday as both Houses simultaneously debated two major national subjects the 150th anniversary of the national song “Vande Mataram” in the Rajya Sabha and crucial election reforms in the Lok Sabha. Heated…
Most Visited City 2025: Bangkok Tops List (30.3M)
Bangkok emerged as the world’s most visited city in 2025, attracting an estimated 30.3 million international arrivals, according to Euromonitor International’s city rankings. The list reflects a strong rebound in global travel and a significant resurgence in Asia Pacific destinations. Top cities at a glance Euromonitor’s ranking places Hong Kong…
NASA’s Menstrual Health Plans for Moon & Mars
As space agencies prepare for the most ambitious human journeys ever attempted, one topic that was long overlooked has moved to the centre of astronaut health research menstruation in space. With women now serving as mission commanders, scientists, and engineers aboard spacecraft, NASA is rethinking systems originally designed around male…
PM Modi Urges Fair Rules as IndiGo Faces Crackdown
New Delhi, Dec 09, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi cautioned that government rules should enhance systems, not cause hardship for Indian citizens, as the Centre signalled punitive action against IndiGo following widespread flight disruptions. PM’s message at NDA lawmaker meeting Speaking at a morning meeting of NDA lawmakers, Parliamentary Affairs…
Sensex Falls, Midcaps Shine as Realty, IPOs Lead
Mumbai, Dec 9, 2025: Indian markets traded with mixed internals on Tuesday as sector rotation and macro headlines set the tone. The Sensex fell while midcaps and smallcaps showed resilience; realty and select capital goods stocks outperformed even as autos and IT lagged. Market snapshot & intraday flow By 15:22…
Cold Wave Sweeps North India, IMD Warns Delhi
New Delhi, Dec 9, 2025: A sharp cold wave swept across north India on Tuesday, bringing fresh snowfall to high-altitude regions of Himachal Pradesh and Kashmir and triggering cold-wave and dense-fog alerts from the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Shopian in south Kashmir recorded a low of −4.2°C, making it one…
UNESCO Heritage Event Opens; PM Praises Unity
The 20th Session of UNESCO’s Committee on Intangible Cultural Heritage commenced in New Delhi today, bringing together delegates from more than 150 nations. Hosted at the iconic Red Fort, the global meet aims to advance the preservation, transmission, and celebration of living cultural practices that define humanity’s shared heritage. Prime…
PM Praises Doordarshan’s ‘Suprabhatam’ for Indian Values
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised the television programme Suprabhatam broadcast on Doordarshan, saying it offers a refreshing and positive start to the day while promoting India’s cultural and spiritual heritage. In his post on X, the Prime Minister noted the show’s wide-ranging themes from yoga and lifestyle to classical…
India Readies for 2nd WHO Summit on Traditional Medicine
New Delhi : India officially commenced the countdown to the 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine after a Curtain Raiser press conference hosted by the Ministry of Ayush at the National Media Centre in New Delhi. The Summit, co-hosted by the Ministry of Ayush and the World Health Organization,…
