Iran Arrests Human Rights Activist and Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi

December 13, 2025 8:37 AM

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Iran Arrests Human Rights Activist and Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi

Iran has arrested Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi. Her Paris-based foundation said she was detained during a memorial ceremony for a human rights lawyer Khosrow Alikordi who was recently found dead under disputed circumstances.   Media reports said, supporters had warned for months that ...

IMD Forecasts Severe Cold Wave, Dense Fog, and Thunderstorms in Parts of India

December 13, 2025 8:31 AM

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IMD Forecasts Severe Cold Wave, Dense Fog, and Thunderstorms in Parts of India

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast severe cold wave conditions over North Interior Karnataka till tomorrow. Cold wave conditions are likely to prevail over Chhattisgarh, Telangana, South Interior Karnataka and Odisha today. According to IMD, dense fog conditions are also expected...

Three US House Members Introduce Resolution Against India Import Tariffs

December 13, 2025 8:25 AM

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Three US House Members Introduce Resolution Against India Import Tariffs

Three members of the US House of Representatives have introduced a resolution to overturn President Donald Trump’s national emergency declaration that enabled tariffs of up to 50 percent, on imports from India. The resolution called the measures illegal and harmful to American workers, consumers, an...

Football Icon Lionel Messi Touches Down in Kolkata Amid Fan Frenzy

December 13, 2025 10:36 AM

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Football Icon Lionel Messi Touches Down in Kolkata Amid Fan Frenzy

Kolkata is buzzing with excitement as football icon Lionel Messi arrived in the city in the wee hours today to begin his much-anticipated Greatest of All Times (GOAT) India Tour. Thousands of fans braved the December chill to catch a glimpse of the football legend as he arrived at the airport. The t...

EC Appoints Special Roll Observers to Oversee SIR

December 13, 2025 12:15 PM

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EC Appoints Special Roll Observers to Oversee SIR

The Election Commission has appointed Special Roll Observers (SROs) to oversee the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the Electoral Rolls in eight major states. The observers have been assigned to West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan. T...

India, China Officials Hold Talks, Affirm Positive Bilateral Progress

December 13, 2025 8:08 AM

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India, China Officials Hold Talks, Affirm Positive Bilateral Progress

Senior officials from India and China have held a new round of consultations in Beijing, affirming positive progress in bilateral ties. The External Affairs Ministry in a statement said, Sujit Ghosh, Joint Secretary of the East Asia Division of the Ministry of External Affairs concluded his two-day ...

Govt Approves ‘CoalSETU’ Policy for Coal Linkage Auctions
Heavy-duty coal tractors transport raw materials from the mine, supporting large-scale coal mining and energy production, which are important for the mining industry and economy.

December 13, 2025 7:58 AM

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Govt Approves ‘CoalSETU’ Policy for Coal Linkage Auctions

The government has approved the 'CoalSETU' policy, creating a new window for the auction of coal linkages for diverse industrial uses and exports to ensure fair access and optimal utilisation of the resource.   The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi yes...