Thailand and Cambodia on Saturday announced an immediate ceasefire, bringing a halt to nearly three weeks of intense and deadly border clashes that marked the worst confrontation between the two Southeast Asian neighbours in years. The agreement aims to prevent further escalation after the conflict claimed at least 101 lives…
Month: December 2025
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US Airstrikes in Nigeria: Abuja Confirms Intelligence Support
Nigeria has confirmed that it provided intelligence support and official approval for US airstrikes carried out against Islamic State (ISIS) militant camps in the country’s north-west, marking a significant escalation in international counterterrorism cooperation. The disclosure comes after US airstrikes were conducted on Christmas Day, drawing global attention amid warnings…
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Your Money, Your Right: ₹2,000 Crore Reclaimed Nationwide
New Delhi, 26 Dec 2025: The Government of India’s “आपकी पूंजी, आपका अधिकार – Your Money, Your Right” initiative has successfully reclaimed nearly ₹2,000 crore of unclaimed financial assets, connecting citizens with long-forgotten savings across banks, insurance, mutual funds, dividends, shares, and retirement benefits. Understanding Unclaimed Financial Assets Unclaimed financial…
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PM Modi Reaffirms Push for Ease of Living, Faster Reforms
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday reaffirmed his government’s unwavering commitment to enhancing the ‘Ease of Living’ for citizens across the country, stating that the reform journey undertaken over the past decade will gain even greater momentum in the coming years. The Prime Minister’s remarks underscore the Centre’s focus on…
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New BIS Standard for Agarbatti Boosts Consumer Safety
In a significant move to strengthen consumer safety and improve product quality, Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Shri Pralhad Joshi on Thursday released a new Indian Standard for incense sticks. The standard, titled IS 19412:2025 – Incense Sticks (Agarbatti) Specification, has been developed by the Bureau…
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Centre Grants ₹723 Cr to Rural Bodies in Raj, Jhk
In a significant push to strengthen grassroots governance and rural development, the Union Government has released over ₹723 crore as grants to Rural Local Bodies and Panchayati Raj Institutions in Rajasthan and Jharkhand under the Fifteenth Finance Commission (XV FC). The funds aim to empower village-level institutions, improve basic services,…
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Dr. Jitendra Singh Accelerates Tech Transfer for Atmanirbhar Bharat
Tirupati, 26 Dec 2025: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, emphasized accelerating technology transfer and strengthening industry partnerships to enhance India’s scientific and industrial capabilities. CSIR Labs Leading Innovation for Atmanirbhar Bharat During a review meeting in Tirupati, Dr. Singh assessed the achievements…
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Good Governance Week 2025 Ends with Record Nationwide Impact
The nationwide ‘Prashashan Gaon Ki Ore’ campaign under Good Governance Week 2025 concluded successfully on December 25, delivering measurable improvements in public service delivery, grievance redressal and citizen engagement across India. Organised by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), the week-long initiative was held from December 19…
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Dr Mandaviya Unveils Major EPFO Reforms, 100 Crore Cover Goal
Union Minister for Labour and Employment Dr Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday announced a series of transformative reforms aimed at modernising the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) and expanding India’s social security net to 100 crore citizens by March 2026. The announcements were made during the inauguration of the newly constructed…
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Reason Behind Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Missing Bihar Match
Bihar’s teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was conspicuously absent from his team’s Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Manipur, sparking curiosity among cricket followers across the country. At a time when the 14-year-old is rewriting domestic cricket history, his omission from the playing XI was not due to injury, loss of…