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Under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), the number of LPG beneficiaries rose to about 10.35 crore as of December 1, 2025.

Updated : Dec 26, 2025

India adds LPG users, pipelines and EV chargers in 2025

In natural gas, operational pipeline length rose to 25,429 km by June 2025, with another 10,459 km under construction. Under FAME-II, 8,932 EV charging stations were installed at fuel stations, while OMCs added over 18,500 chargers from internal resources

India has also rapidly expanded air connectivity along the LAC. More than 30 helipads have been built, while several airstrips have been upgraded or newly constructed.

Updated : Dec 26, 2025

Roads, tunnels and airbases: India’s post-Galwan clashes strategy to deter China

The Galwan clash exposed a stark reality for Indian military planners: while China had spent years building a dense network of roads, railways and logistics hubs across Tibet and Xinjiang, India struggled to move troops, artillery and supplies across its own mountainous terrain.

Among the key demands is a clear tax clarification on depreciation treatment of road assets, which continue to be a major source of disputes between developers and tax authorities.

Updated : Dec 26, 2025

Highway builders seek relief on losses, tax disputes in Budget 2025-26

Highway builders have also sought policy support for Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs), requesting changes that would allow a wider set of institutional investors to deploy funds into InvIT structures.

Court asks Centre to file reply on GST reduction for air purifiers in Delhi's air pollution crisis

Updated : Dec 26, 2025

Delhi High Court gives Centre 10 days to respond to petition on lowering GST on air purifiers

The Centre had opposed the Public Interest Litigation (PIL), arguing that the GST Council lacked the authority to classify air purifiers as medical devices.

Responding to a question on the issue during a press briefing, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian rejected the assessment outright.

Updated : Dec 26, 2025

What’s behind China’s strong pushback against a US Pentagon report? Details here

The remarks came after a recent Pentagon report suggested that China could be looking to leverage a reduction in border tensions with India to prevent closer US-India relations.

FSSAI cracks down on 'herbal tea' labels: Only Camellia sinensis qualifies as tea

Updated : Dec 26, 2025

FSSAI cracks down on 'fake teas: Herbal blends now banned from using 'tea' label

According to the food regulator, only beverages made from the Camellia sinensis plant can legally be marketed as tea, effectively banning the use of the term for herbal or plant-based infusions not derived from this plant

Local hotel operators cite national interest and security as primary motivations.

Updated : Dec 26, 2025

'Our country comes first': Siliguri hotels ban Bangladeshi tourists, including those on medical visa, amid rising tensions

This move follows protests and public outcry over recent events in Bangladesh, prompting local businesses to change their policies towards visitors from the neighbouring country.

Railway fares rise: New price hikes on select train categories effective December 26

Updated : Dec 26, 2025

Indian Railways hikes fares: New charges to affect long-distance travel; Check revised prices here

This adjustment marks the second time this year that passenger fares have been raised, following a previous hike in July

BNP leader Tarique Rahman returns to Dhaka after 17 years

Updated : Dec 25, 2025

'The record hasn't been happy for India, but...': Ex-High Commissioner on BNP and ties with Delhi

'I would like to believe now in the changed circumstances, and what BNP has gone through in these years, especially since August 2024, Rahman probably will have an impact in bringing temperatures a bit,' says Riva Ganguly Das

Tarique Rahman, acting chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party

Updated : Dec 25, 2025

'It's a backdoor deal for one-sided elections': Awami League student wing on Tarique Rahman's return

Rahman, the 60-year-old son of ailing former prime minister Khaleda Zia, has emerged as a key contender for the prime minister's position in the upcoming elections.

V V Rajesh, former district president and ex-state secretary, Kerala

Updated : Dec 25, 2025

Who is VV Rajesh, BJP's Mayor pick for Thiruvananthapuram?

Rajesh has had a long career in the party, including serving as the state president of the BJP's youth wing (BJYM) and a spokesperson for BJP Kerala

The K-4 is an intermediate-range submarine-launched ballistic missile with a strike range of up to 3,500 km, enabling India to target adversaries deep inside hostile territory while remaining safely submerged.

Updated : Dec 25, 2025

Hidden, silent, lethal: Why the K-4 missile launch from INS Arighaat matters for India’s nuclear triad

Although the K-4 missile still requires a few more test-firings before full operational induction, the successful launch from INS Arighaat marks another decisive step in India’s journey toward a robust, credible, and survivable nuclear deterrent.

The strike comes shortly after the government implemented new labour reforms to formally recognise gig and platform workers.

Updated : Dec 25, 2025

Christmas and New Year plans at risk? Zomato, Swiggy deliveries may be hit by gig workers’ strike

Among the key demands are transparent and fair pay structures that reflect actual working hours and operational costs, the withdrawal of ultra-fast delivery models, and an end to account suspensions without due process.

Technology, often positioned as the backbone of India’s TB response, presents a similar mix of capability and constraint.

Updated : Dec 25, 2025

India’s TB gains face execution test as gaps persist, says stakeholder report

A central fault line lies in India’s dependence on private healthcare at the point of first contact. “Nearly 60% of individuals with TB symptoms in India initially seek care from private providers,” the report stated, making public–private coordination unavoidable for TB elimination.

Navi Mumbai International Airport, developed by Adani Airports Holdings Ltd, has complied with this requirement by appointing an Indian national as CEO, ensuring seamless alignment with BCAS norms.

Updated : Dec 25, 2025

Why airlines can have foreign CEOs but Noida Airport can’t: Inside India’s aviation security rulebook

While the country’s two largest airlines — IndiGo and Air India — are led by foreign nationals, the upcoming Noida International Airport (NIA) has faced repeated launch delays over the nationality of its CEO, exposing a little-known aviation security rule that applies to airports but not airlines.

At present, the permit fee for climbing Everest stands at US$15,000

Updated : Dec 25, 2025

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India adds LPG users, pipelines and EV chargers in 2025

Roads, tunnels and airbases: India’s post-Galwan clashes strategy to deter China

Highway builders seek relief on losses, tax disputes in Budget 2025-26

Delhi High Court gives Centre 10 days to respond to petition on lowering GST on air purifiers

What’s behind China’s strong pushback against a US Pentagon report? Details here

FSSAI cracks down on 'fake teas: Herbal blends now banned from using 'tea' label

'Our country comes first': Siliguri hotels ban Bangladeshi tourists, including those on medical visa, amid rising tensions

Indian Railways hikes fares: New charges to affect long-distance travel; Check revised prices here

'The record hasn't been happy for India, but...': Ex-High Commissioner on BNP and ties with Delhi

'It's a backdoor deal for one-sided elections': Awami League student wing on Tarique Rahman's return

Who is VV Rajesh, BJP's Mayor pick for Thiruvananthapuram?

Hidden, silent, lethal: Why the K-4 missile launch from INS Arighaat matters for India’s nuclear triad

Christmas and New Year plans at risk? Zomato, Swiggy deliveries may be hit by gig workers’ strike

India’s TB gains face execution test as gaps persist, says stakeholder report

Why airlines can have foreign CEOs but Noida Airport can’t: Inside India’s aviation security rulebook

Half a million dollars to climb Everest? Nepal Economic Forum chair's pitch to Kathmandu

No reset promise: BNP leader Tarique Rahman's stated position on India

'I would text Jaitley 10 times... was very disappointed with GST': Ex-CEA on leaving North Block

'I was in Iran': Nitin Gadkari recalls meeting Hamas chief hours before his assassination

Delhi AQI improves to 220 after ‘severe’ spike of 412 earlier this week

Navi Mumbai International Airport starts operations with 15 domestic flights, IndiGo flies first arrival

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