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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...

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...

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 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...