New Delhi : The Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) SBM(G) Phase II has marked a significant milestone: 5,67,873 villages have been declared Open Defecation Free (ODF) Plus up to 4 December 2025, according to state and union territory reports on the mission’s Integrated Management Information System (IMIS). The tally includes 75,892…
Month: December 2025
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Vande Mataram at 150: Lok Sabha Sparks Debate
New Delhi, Dec 8, 2025: Parliament’s Lok Sabha on Monday held a high-decibel, 10-hour discussion to mark the 150th anniversary of the national song Vande Mataram, setting off intense exchanges between the ruling BJP and opposition parties over history, symbolism and politics. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the debate, underlining…
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India Bloc Seeks Impeachment of Justice Swaminathan
Chennai, Dec 8, 2025: The INDIA bloc confirmed on Monday that it will submit signatures to the Lok Sabha Secretariat on December 9 seeking initiation of impeachment proceedings against Justice G.R. Swaminathan of the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court, following a controversial order concerning lighting of a lamp…
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7.2-Magnitude Quake Off Japan Triggers Tsunami Alert
Tokyo, Dec 8, 2025: A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.2 struck off Japan’s northern coast on Monday, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) to issue tsunami alerts for parts of Hokkaido and Aomori. Authorities warned of waves up to three metres and began safety checks at regional nuclear facilities as…
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Starlink India: ₹8,600/pm Plan Hardware Cost Launch Roadmap
New Delhi, Dec 8, 2025: Starlink has posted its residential pricing on the India website a monthly fee of ₹8,600 and a one-time hardware charge of about ₹34,000. The plan promises unlimited data, a 30-day trial and what the company describes as weather-resilient service with uptime above 99.9%. The reveal…
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India, Australia Deepen Education Ties at 3rd AIESC
The third Australia-India Education and Skills Council (AIESC) meeting will be held in New Delhi on 8–9 December 2025, bringing ministers, education officials and sector experts from both countries together to map deeper collaboration across school education, higher education and skills development. The two-day event is set to feature the…
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Dr Jitendra Singh: Mentorship Fuels Startups
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, has said that India’s next generation of startups will be shaped far more by mentorship and early-stage guidance than by funding alone. Speaking at the India International Science Festival (IISF) 2025, the Minister highlighted that the country’s…
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NGT Conference Calls for Greener Future in Chennai
The Regional Conference on Environment – 2025, organised by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) Southern Zone Bench in Chennai, concluded on Sunday with renewed emphasis on coastal protection, stricter enforcement and community-led restoration. The two-day event at Kalaivanar Arangam brought together judges, environmental scientists, administrators and civil society to chart…
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Amit Shah Honoured on Armed Forces Flag Day
On the occasion of Armed Forces Flag Day 2025, the Sainik Welfare and Resettlement, Gujarat State along with the Rajya Sainik Board, Gujarat honoured Amit Shah by presenting him with a symbolic miniature flag in Ahmedabad. The gesture was part of efforts to recognize the sacrifices and service of India’s…
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UMEED Portal Uploads End After 6-Month Drive
The six-month nationwide exercise to upload and verify Waqf properties on the UMEED Central Portal officially concluded on 6 December 2025, marking a major milestone in India’s efforts to digitise and streamline Waqf property records. The portal, launched by Union Minister of Minority Affairs Shri Kiren Rijiju on 6 June…