The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has taken suo motu cognizance of a deeply disturbing incident in Madhya Pradesh’s Satna district, where at least six children reportedly tested HIV positive following blood transfusions at a government hospital. The development has triggered nationwide concern over blood safety protocols and…
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AAP Surges Ahead in Punjab Rural Polls as Counting Continues
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) emerged as the clear frontrunner in the Punjab rural local body elections on Wednesday, as counting of votes for Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti polls continued across the state. Early trends and declared results indicated a decisive lead for the ruling party, strengthening its grassroots…
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Priyanka Gandhi Slams Centre Over MGNREGA Replacement Bill
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday strongly criticised the Centre’s proposal to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) with a new framework, accusing the government of centralising power and weakening rural employment rights. Speaking in the Lok Sabha, she described the move as part of…
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WPI Inflation Falls to -0.32% in Nov 2025 on Price Easing
India’s wholesale price inflation slipped into negative territory in November 2025, offering relief to policymakers and businesses alike. Official data released by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) shows that the Wholesale Price Index (WPI)-based inflation declined to (-) 0.32 per cent year-on-year, compared to (-)…
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PM Greets Thiru Rajinikanth on His 75th Birthday
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm greetings to veteran actor Thiru Rajinikanth on the occasion of his 75th birthday on Friday, December 12, 2025. In posts shared on X, the Prime Minister lauded Rajinikanth’s remarkable body of work and noted the special significance of the year, which also marks the…
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MoU to Expand Mutual Fund Access Nationwide
The Department of Posts (DoP) and BSE on Friday signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enable India Post to distribute mutual funds through its nationwide postal network. The partnership, inked in New Delhi, pairs India Post’s last-mile reach with BSE’s StAR MF distribution platform to expand investment access…
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CCI Orders Maharashtra Liquor Bodies to Stop Unfair Practices
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has issued a major order directing three prominent liquor trade associations in Maharashtra to immediately cease all anti-competitive practices. The directive, released on 11 December 2025, follows evidence that these bodies unfairly influenced pricing, margins, product launch conditions and various commercial terms in the…
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PM Condoles Anjaw Mishap, Announces Ex-Gratia
New Delhi, December 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic mishap in Arunachal Pradesh’s Anjaw district that claimed several lives. In a message shared by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) on X, he conveyed condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for the speedy recovery…
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PM Modi Honors Bharati on Birth Anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid heartfelt tributes to Mahakavi Subramania Bharati on his birth anniversary, describing the legendary poet as one of the most powerful voices of India’s cultural, spiritual, and national awakening. Bharati, revered as a revolutionary writer and an architect of modern Tamil literature, remains an enduring symbol…
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Parliament Tussle: Amit Shah, Rahul Gandhi Clash Over SIR
The Winter Session of Parliament on Thursday descended into a string of confrontations as Home Minister Amit Shah vigorously defended the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and Opposition leaders staged protests and walkouts. Debate on the 150th anniversary of the song Vande Mataram, questions over electoral reforms and…