Thousands of Indian professionals seeking H-1B visa renewals have been caught off guard after the US embassy abruptly cancelled or postponed pre-scheduled interview appointments across India. The sudden rescheduling, affecting applicants booked after December 15, has triggered widespread anxiety among workers temporarily in India and unable to return to their…
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Gold Shines, Jewellery Stocks Sink: Why It Happened
Jewellery stocks on Dalal Street have sharply underperformed gold prices over the past year, raising concerns among investors. While gold prices have surged over 70% year-on-year, most listed jewellery companies have seen steep declines, with several stocks crashing between 30% and 45%. The divergence highlights a crucial market reality: soaring…
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Maharashtra Gets 38 New Railway Projects Worth ₹89,780 Cr
The Indian Railways has sanctioned 38 new railway projects in Maharashtra, covering new lines, gauge conversions, and doubling works across 5,098 km, with a total investment of ₹89,780 crore. Additionally, 98 surveys of 8,603 km have been approved from 2022-23 to 2025-26, underlining the nation’s commitment to modernizing rail infrastructure…
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Dr Jitendra Singh Urges United Action on Obesity
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, emphasised the critical need for a holistic approach to tackle obesity in India during the inaugural session of the 2-day Asia Oceania Conference on Obesity (AOCO) 2025. He cautioned that anti-obesity drugs should be used judiciously and…
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J P Nadda at KGMU Convocation: Healthcare Growth
Union Health Minister Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda addressed the 21st annual convocation of King George’s Medical University (KGMU) in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, on 20 December 2025. The event was graced by Smt. Anandiben Patel, Governor of Uttar Pradesh; Shri Brajesh Pathak, Deputy Chief Minister; Shri Pankaj Kumar, Minister of State…
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National Commission for Minorities Celebrates Minorities Day 2025
for Minorities (NCM) celebrated Minorities Day on December 18, 2025, emphasizing the protection, welfare, and empowerment of religious minority communities in India. Leaders from six communities – Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists, Jains, and Zoroastrians (Parsis) – participated, sharing insights on the role of minorities in nation-building and the importance of…
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Shri Manohar Lal Chairs Consultative Committee on Electricity Bill
Shri Manohar Lal Chairs Consultative Committee on Electricity Bill Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal, holding portfolios of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, chaired a consultative meeting of the Parliamentary Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Power in New Delhi on December 18, 2025. Members of Parliament from both Lok…
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Textiles Ministry Drives Research with TRAs Meet
The Ministry of Textiles convened its inaugural Coordination Committee Meeting of Textile Research Associations (TRAs) at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, under the guidance of Union Minister Shri Giriraj Singh and chaired by Secretary (Textiles) Smt. Neelam Shami Rao. The meeting marks a significant initiative to enhance coordination, outcome orientation, and…
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Financial Empowerment for Street Vendors: PM SVANidhi
The restructured PM SVANidhi Scheme is set to empower 1.15 crore street vendors, including 50 lakh new beneficiaries, by extending the lending period until March 31, 2030. Launched in June 2020, the scheme has evolved from pandemic relief to a holistic financial support system for urban micro-entrepreneurs. Financial Inclusion and…
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President Murmu Highlights Bharat’s Timeless Wisdom for Global Peace
Hyderabad: President of India Smt. Droupadi Murmu on Saturday underscored the enduring relevance of Bharat’s spiritual wisdom in addressing contemporary global challenges, stating that the harmonious blend of modernity and spirituality remains the greatest strength of Indian civilisation. The President was addressing the conference titled “Timeless Wisdom of Bharat: Pathways…