Jammu and Kashmir is not only known for its natural beauty but also as a cradle of India’s cultural, spiritual, and philosophical heritage. This essence was celebrated with the launch of the film and coffee table book ‘Sanskriti Jammu & Kashmir’ at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts…
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PM Modi to Lead Closing of WHO Traditional Medicine Summit
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the closing ceremony of the Second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine on December 19, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, underscoring India’s leadership in advancing traditional medicine through science, innovation and global collaboration. The summit, jointly organised by the World…
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PM Modi Mourns Ram Sutar, Creator of Iconic Statue of Unity
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed deep grief over the passing of renowned sculptor Shri Ram Sutar, whose artistic brilliance shaped some of India’s most iconic monuments and left an enduring imprint on the nation’s cultural landscape. In a heartfelt message, the Prime Minister described Shri Ram…
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SHANTI Bill 2025: India Modernises Nuclear Energy
The Rajya Sabha on Thursday passed the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill, 2025, completing its passage in Parliament after approval by the Lok Sabha. The legislation aims to modernise India’s civilian nuclear energy framework while firmly safeguarding nuclear safety, national sovereignty and public…
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Supreme Court Clarifies Scope of Section 27 Evidence Act
In a significant clarification of criminal jurisprudence, the Supreme Court has held that incriminating materials handed over by an accused during a routine police check or personal search cannot be treated as “recoveries” under Section 27 of the Indian Evidence Act. The ruling underscores that the provision applies only when…
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US Military Strike on Drug Boat Kills Four in Pacific
The United States military has confirmed carrying out a “lethal kinetic strike” on a vessel accused of drug trafficking in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing four people onboard. The operation, announced by US Southern Command on Wednesday, has added fresh momentum to an ongoing political and legal debate in Washington…
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What Is Warrior Dividend? Trump’s $1776 Payment Explained
United States President Donald Trump has announced a one-time cash payment of $1,776 for eligible members of the US military, a scheme he has termed the “Warrior Dividend”. The announcement, made during a national address from the White House, comes amid rising economic anxiety and ahead of the Christmas holiday…
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87-km Bottleneck Delays ₹1 Lakh Crore Delhi–Mumbai Expressway
The ambitious Delhi–Mumbai Expressway, envisioned as India’s fastest and most transformative road corridor, has hit a significant roadblock. Despite nearing completion across most states, a short 87-kilometre stretch in Gujarat has delayed the full operationalisation of the ₹1.04 lakh crore project by nearly four years, raising concerns within the Ministry…
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SEED Scheme Empowers Denotified Tribes with ₹39 Cr Support
The Union Government has intensified its focus on the long-marginalised Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (DNTs) by strengthening the Scheme for Economic Empowerment of DNTs (SEED). With a budgetary allocation of ₹39.40 crore for the financial year 2025–26, the scheme aims to address historical exclusion by providing targeted support in…
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₹69,725 Cr Shipbuilding Package to Create 22 Lakh Jobs
The Union Government has approved a comprehensive ₹69,725 crore Shipbuilding and Ship Recycling Package aimed at transforming India into a globally competitive maritime manufacturing hub. The package adopts a four-pillar strategy focusing on domestic capacity expansion, maritime financing, shipyard development, skilling, and systemic reforms. The announcement was made by Union…