December 16, 2025 8:04 AM

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IMD Forecasts Dense Fog in Several States Today

The India Meteorological Department has forecast dense to very dense fog conditions over Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh today. The IMD said that isolated pockets of Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and Himachal Pradesh will experience dense fog conditions during the early hours till tomorrow. Si...

December 16, 2025 8:02 AM

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Bangladesh Marks Victory Day Commemorating 1971 Liberation

Bangladesh is set to celebrate Victory Day today, the most precious day of the Bangladeshis, as the country was liberated from the Pakistani occupation forces on this day in 1971 after a nine-month-long bloodstained War of Liberation. The nation would take a renewed pledge to translate into reality ...

December 16, 2025 9:55 AM

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Minority Affairs Ministry Advises Early Application for Hajj 2026

The Ministry of Minority Affairs has advised Indian Private Hajj Pilgrims to apply early and choose only authorised Hajj Group Organisers for Hajj 2026. In view of the advisory issued by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, regarding the Hajj 2026, the Ministry directed people to...

December 16, 2025 7:51 AM

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Maharashtra Bans Physical and Mental Punishment in Schools

The Maharashtra government has ordered a complete ban on physical and mental punishment in schools, reinforcing provisions of the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, with special emphasis on Section 17. A new government resolution was issued in this regard yesterday. Teachers, headmasters and even t...

December 16, 2025 7:49 AM

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Nuclear Energy Bill Introduced in Lok Sabha

The Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India Bill, 2025, was introduced in the Lok Sabha yesterday. Minister of State for Atomic Energy, Dr Jitendra Singh, introduced the Bill.   The bill is aimed at the development of nuclear energy and ionising radiation for ...

December 16, 2025 7:08 AM

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Under-19 Asia Cup: India to Face Malaysia Today

In the Under-19 Asia Cup Cricket, India will take on Malaysia in their third group-stage match at the Sevens Stadium, Dubai, today. The match will begin at 10:30 AM, Indian Time.      Ayush Mhatre-led India will look to continue their winning streak after registering a victory over Pakistan, beating...

December 16, 2025 7:05 AM

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Indian Army Signs MoU to Boost Indigenous Drone Capabilities

The Indian Army has signed a memorandum of understanding to fast-track indigenous drone capabilities for land systems, with the collaboration to be coordinated through the 515 Army Base Workshop in Secunderabad. The partnership establishes a pathway from evaluation to field induction and scaling up ...

December 16, 2025 7:00 AM

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Vijay Diwas Marks India’s Victory in 1971 War

The nation is celebrating Vijay Diwas today to commemorate India’s victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war. Every year on this day, the nation remembers the ultimate sacrifice of the bravehearts whose stories inspire every Indian and remain a source of national pride. It was on this day in 1971, the c...

December 15, 2025 9:29 PM

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US issues travel alert for Bangladesh ahead of February elections

The United States has issued a security and travel alert for Bangladesh, warning of possible violence as the country heads toward its national parliamentary election and a simultaneous referendum scheduled for 12th February next year.    In a notice released today, the US Embassy in Dhaka said the a...

December 15, 2025 9:23 PM

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India’s Unemployment Rate Falls to 4.7% in November: MoSPI

India’s Unemployment Rate (UR), declined to 4.7 per cent in November this year, at its lowest level since April, for individuals aged 15 years and above.   According to Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) monthly labour force and unemployment data, rural unemployment eased to...