Rajya Sabha resumes discussion on 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram

December 11, 2025 1:58 PM

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Rajya Sabha resumes discussion on 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram

The Rajya Sabha today resumed the discussion on the 150th Anniversary of the National Song Vande Mataram. Union Home Minister Amit Shah had initiated the discussion on Vande Mataram on Tuesday.     Concluding the discussion, Leader of the House in the Rajya Sabha and Union Minister J P Nadda said, V...

MEA considering passport revocation in Goa fire case

December 11, 2025 1:56 PM

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MEA considering passport revocation in Goa fire case

The Ministry of External Affairs is considering the revocation of the passports of Gaurav Luthra and Saurabh Luthra, co-owners of the Goa nightclub where a fire incident killed 25 people.     Sources said the Ministry has received a communication from the Government of Goa with regard to G...

Rajya Sabha hails UNESCO inscription of Deepawali as Intangible Cultural Heritage

December 11, 2025 1:40 PM

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Rajya Sabha hails UNESCO inscription of Deepawali as Intangible Cultural Heritage

The Rajya Sabha today hailed the inscription of Deepawali in the UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List. Rajya Sabha Chairman CP Radha Krishnan said it is a moment of immense national pride for the country. He said it is not a mere festival, it symbolises the triumph of light over darkness and k...

Government refutes fake letter on EAM Dr S Jaishankar regarding Rafale issue

December 11, 2025 1:36 PM

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Government refutes fake letter on EAM Dr S Jaishankar regarding Rafale issue

The Government today refuted a letter circulating on social media claiming that External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar has commented about the Rafale controversy.     The Fact Check Unit of the Ministry of External Affairs informed that the letter is fake. The MEA further urged the citi...

Power Minister Manohar Lal informs 4.93 crore smart meters installed nationwide

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...

DGCA summons Indigo CEO over nationwide flight cancellations

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...

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

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...