The Airports Authority of India (AAI) on Wednesday moved to assist passengers stranded at Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport in Patna after IndiGo cancelled several flights amid a nationwide operational disruption. Authorities said they expect IndiGo services to normalise by December 15 and have set up a control room, helplines…
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PM Modi Lauds Sanskrit’s Role in Doordarshan’s Suprabhatam
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has once again brought national attention to the enduring significance of Sanskrit, praising Doordarshan’s long-running morning program Suprabhatam for integrating Sanskrit subhāṣitas into its daily broadcast. His remarks, shared through a post on X, highlight how the language continues to influence India’s cultural, spiritual, and philosophical…
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India to Co-host 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine
New Delhi, December 10, 2025: India will co-host the 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine in New Delhi from December 17–19, 2025, bringing together global leaders, policymakers, researchers and practitioners to advance evidence-based traditional healthcare. Summit aims and agenda The Summit organised in collaboration with the World Health Organization…
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Rabi Sowing Surpasses 479 Lakh Ha; Pulses, Oilseeds Gains
New Delhi, December 10, 2025: The Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare reported that rabi sowing area stood at 479.02 lakh hectares as on December 5, 2025 up 27.89 lakh ha from the same period last year. Pulses and oilseeds recorded notable coverage, underlining steady planting activity across major rabi…
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President Murmu Presents National Handicrafts Awards
New Delhi, December 9, 2025: President Droupadi Murmu conferred the National Handicrafts Awards for 2023 and 2024, celebrating master craftspersons and designers for preserving India’s living craft traditions while pointing to new pathways for entrepreneurship and sustainability. Recognising craft, livelihoods and cultural continuity At a ceremony held at Vigyan Bhavan,…
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India–EU Push to Conclude FTA as High-Level Talks Advance
India and the European Union have intensified their efforts to secure a long-awaited Free Trade Agreement (FTA), as Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal held a series of high-level discussions with the EU’s Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, Mr. Maroš Šefčovič, during 8–9 December 2025. The…
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Gen-Z India Post Counter Opens at CMS College
Kottayam, December 10, 2025: India Post inaugurated Kerala’s first Gen-Z Post Office extension counter at CMS College, Kottayam, showcasing a student-led design that merges postal services with a sustainable work-café and community hub. The facility was opened by Shri N.R. Giri, Director Postal Services (Kerala Central Region). A post office…
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ICG Ship Sarthak Makes Maiden Port Call at Suwaikh, Kuwait
Indian Coast Guard vessel ICGS Sarthak, an indigenously designed Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV), arrived at Suwaikh Port on December 9 as part of its Overseas Deployment (OSD) to the Gulf. The five-day visit aims to strengthen bilateral maritime ties, conduct professional exchanges and advance cooperative efforts under India’s SAGAR vision….
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India, Brunei Launch Joint Working Group on Defence Cooperation
New Delhi, December 10, 2025: India and Brunei formally inaugurated the Joint Working Group (JWG) on Defence Cooperation in New Delhi today, taking a concrete step to deepen bilateral defence ties. The inaugural meeting which included the signing of the Terms of Reference (ToR) focused on operational cooperation, capacity building,…
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IIT Madras Leads Global Dialogue on AI Safety
Chennai, December 10–11, 2025: IIT Madras’ Centre for Responsible AI (CeRAI), in partnership with the IndiaAI Mission (MeitY), is hosting a high-profile Pre-Summit Conclave on Safe & Trusted AI in Chennai. The event inaugurated on the evening of December 10 and continuing with a full day of panels and a…