The United States has intensified its pressure campaign on Venezuela, with the US Coast Guard now pursuing a third oil tanker in international waters near the South American nation. The latest operation, confirmed by US officials on Sunday, underscores Washington’s aggressive stance against vessels accused of helping Caracas evade international…
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Electoral Bonds Scrapped, Electoral Trusts Boost BJP Funding
The Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the electoral bonds scheme in February 2024 was widely expected to disrupt political funding, particularly for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which had been the largest beneficiary of the controversial mechanism. However, official data from the Election Commission of India (ECI) shows that…
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“NITI Aayog Charts Global Path for Education”
New Delhi: NITI Aayog has released a comprehensive policy report outlining how India can transform its higher education system into a globally competitive and internationally connected ecosystem. The report, titled “Internationalisation of Higher Education in India: Prospects, Potential, and Policy Recommendations”, was launched on December 22 by senior NITI Aayog…
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Swiggy Instamart Opens Offline Experience Store in Gurugram
Swiggy’s quick commerce arm, Instamart, has opened its first offline experiential store in Gurugram, marking a notable shift in how rapid delivery platforms are experimenting with consumer engagement. The mini store allows customers to physically explore select products available on the Instamart app, reflecting the evolving preferences of urban shoppers….
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Vice-President Radhakrishnan Honors Atal Vajpayee in Indore
Indore: Vice-President of India Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan on Sunday paid rich tributes to Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee, describing him as the architect of a modern, confident and self-reliant India. Addressing the birth centenary celebrations of the former Prime Minister in Indore, the Vice-President said Vajpayee’s life and leadership…
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Germany Launches Lightweight Wind Turbines
Germany may be on the verge of reshaping renewable energy generation with a new wind power design that performs efficiently even in low-wind conditions. Developed by researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research in collaboration with the BBF Group, this innovation challenges the long-held belief that strong winds…
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PM Modi Lays Foundation Stone of Namrup Urea Plant in Assam
Dibrugarh (Assam): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday described Assam as a rising growth engine of developed India as he performed the Bhoomi Poojan of a new ammonia-urea fertilizer plant at Namrup. Addressing a large gathering, the Prime Minister said the long-standing demand of Namrup and Dibrugarh was finally being…
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World Meditation Day: MDNIY Showcases Health Benefits
New Delhi: The Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY), an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Ayush, celebrated World Meditation Day on Saturday with a strong focus on the scientific relevance of meditation in managing stress and promoting mental well-being. The programme brought together yoga experts, medical professionals, spiritual…
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Union Minister Reviews Tiger & Elephant Conservation Strategies
The 28th National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) Meeting and 22nd Project Elephant Steering Committee Meeting were held on 21 December 2025 at Sundarbans Tiger Reserve, West Bengal. Union Environment Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav chaired both meetings, bringing together government officials, scientists, and field experts to review strategies for tiger and…
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Visakhapatnam Hosts PESA Mahotsav Celebrations on 23–24 Dec
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh is set to host the grand PESA Mahotsav on 23rd and 24th December 2025, commemorating the enactment of the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA). The event, themed “Utsav Lok Sanskriti Ka”, will witness the participation of nearly 2,000 delegates from all ten PESA States,…