December 11, 2025 3:25 PM

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Power Minister Manohar Lal informs 4.93 crore smart meters installed nationwide

A total of 4.93 crore smart meters have been installed across the country, with 1.6 crore smart meters functioning in prepaid mode. In a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today, Power Minister Manohar Lal informed that under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme, more than 20 crore smart me...

December 11, 2025 1:23 PM

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DGCA summons Indigo CEO over nationwide flight cancellations

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has summoned Indigo CEO Pieter Elbers this afternoon. Mr Elbers has been directed to appear before DGCA amid widespread flight cancellations and delays across the country.     Earlier, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan held a meeting with In...

December 11, 2025 1:19 PM

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ADB cuts Bangladesh’s growth forecast to 4.7 per cent amid weak exports

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has once again downgraded Bangladesh’s economic outlook, cutting its growth forecast for FY2025-26 to 4.7 percent, down from 5.0 percent projected in September and 5.1 percent in April - marking the country’s third downward revision this year.     In its latest repor...

December 11, 2025 11:56 AM

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NHAI takes strict action after reinforced soil wall failure in Kerala

The National Highways Authority of India, NHAI, has announced immediate and decisive action following the failure of a Reinforced Soil Wall during the National Highway works at Mylakkadu, in Kerala, recently.     As part of the response, NHAI has suspended the Concessionaire, M/s Shivalaya...

December 11, 2025 11:45 AM

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Security forces in Manipur recover arms and ammunition in Bishnupur district

In Manipur, security forces continued search and cordon operations in sensitive areas to bring normalcy in the State.     According to Manipur Police Control Room, a search operation was conducted by security forces in Phubala Mamang Patton under Moirang Police Station in Bishnupur district yesterda...

December 11, 2025 11:44 AM

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ACS Supriya Sahu of Tamil Nadu wins UNEP 2025 Champions of the Earth Award

The Additional Chief Secretary of the Department of Environment, Climate Change and Forests of Tamil Nadu, Ms Supriya Sahu, has won the UN Environment Programme's 2025 Champions of the Earth Award. She is one of the climate forerunners tackling some of the most urgent challenges.     Accor...