The Congress leadership in Karnataka appears to have found a temporary but workable solution to the growing friction between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy, DK Shivakumar. After weeks of speculation, tension, and whispers about a possible clash over the chief ministership, both leaders met over breakfast in Bengaluru today…
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Hong Kong Wang Fuk Court Fire: Three Days of Mourning
Hong Kong has launched a three-day official mourning period after a devastating blaze at the Wang Fuk Court housing complex in Tai Po that officials say has killed at least 128 people and injured dozens. The city observed a moment of silence at government headquarters, with flags flown at half-mast…
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Women in Science: A Growing Force in India
The number of women scientists supported under government programmes has doubled since 2014, the Department of Science & Technology (DST) told Parliament on 28 November 2025. Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said targeted interventions and the “Nari Shakti” vision of the central government have expanded fellowships, scholarships and leadership opportunities…
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WCL’s Big Push: More Coal, New Projects & SHASTRA Hub
The Union Minister of State for Coal & Mines, Shri Satish Chandra Dubey, on Thursday chaired a high-level review at the Western Coalfields Limited (WCL) headquarters in Nagpur and inaugurated several projects aimed at strengthening operations and security. Emphasising WCL’s central role in meeting India’s coal requirements, the Minister underlined…
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Vision for Sujalam Bharat Summit 2025 Launches in New Delhi
The “Vision for Sujalam Bharat” Summit 2025, organised by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, commenced today at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The two-day event, held from 28–29 November, brings together about 250 participants, including representatives from central ministries, states, technical experts, NGOs, self-help groups, and recipients of the National Water…
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TRAI Reports Mobile Network Quality in Roorkee & UP(W) LSA
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released the findings of Independent Drive Tests (IDT) conducted in Roorkee City and the nearby areas of Uttar Pradesh (West) Licensed Service Area (LSA) in October 2025. The assessments aimed to evaluate real-world mobile network performance across urban zones, public transport hubs,…
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INS Vikrant, INS Udaygiri Shine at Sri Lanka IFR 2025
India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant, accompanied by the indigenously built frigate INS Udaygiri, is representing the Indian Navy at the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2025 hosted by the Sri Lanka Navy in Colombo from 27 to 29 November 2025. The event is a highlight of the Sri Lanka…
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India’s Voice of Balance: Raksha Mantri at Chanakya Dialogue
At the Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2025 in New Delhi, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh emphasised India’s evolving role as a responsible global player. Addressing military leaders, diplomats, and strategic experts, he stated that India’s economic growth, technological capabilities, and principled foreign policy have made it a voice of balance, with…
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India to Invest ₹4,500 Cr for SCL Mohali Modernisation
The Government of India has announced a ₹4,500 crore investment for the modernisation of the Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL), Mohali, assuring that the facility will not be privatised. Union Electronics and Information Technology Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw made this announcement during a visit to SCL, where he reviewed ongoing modernisation works…
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India Internet Governance Forum 2025 Concludes
The fifth edition of the India Internet Governance Forum (IIGF-2025) concluded today after two days of intensive discussions at the India Habitat Centre and the India International Centre in New Delhi. The multi-stakeholder forum brought together representatives from central ministries, technology companies, civil society, academia, and international organisations to deliberate…