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The approvals, granted on December 29 span the Army, Navy and Air Force.

Updated : Dec 29, 2025

Explained: Why DAC’s ₹79,000-crore defence approvals matter for India’s military readiness

The ₹79,000-crore AoN reflects India’s push to modernise its armed forces in response to evolving security challenges, including drone warfare, long-range precision strikes and the need for persistent surveillance.

The court had imposed a ban on granting new mining leases in the Aravalli areas until further expert review.

Updated : Dec 29, 2025

Aravalli row: SC stays Aravalli range order, flags need for fresh review amid ecological concerns

A bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant directed the formation of a new expert committee to further examine the issues linked to the definition of the Aravallis.

The Supreme Court put on hold the Delhi High Court order granting bail to Kuldeep Sengar in the Unnao rape case

Updated : Dec 29, 2025

'Let evidence be examined without pressure': Kuldeep Sengar's daughter makes emotional appeal

Ishita Sengar wrote that she was speaking as a "daughter who is exhausted, frightened, and slowly losing faith, but still holding on to hope because there is nowhere else left to go."

Frequent illnesses caused by toxic air translate into more sick days and reduced workforce efficiency.

Updated : Dec 29, 2025

India’s toxic air is a silent economic tax: How high AQI isn’t just an environmental crisis

The impact of poor air quality extends well beyond hospitals and inhalers. Economists and industry observers point out that high AQI disrupts productivity, consumption, and long-term urban competitivenes.

Updated : Dec 29, 2025

'Have highest respect for the Indian govt': Lalit Modi apologises after backlash over London party video

The apology came after uproar over Lalit Modi's video on Instagram from a party hosted in London to mark Mallya's 70th birthday

Sadhguru speaks on rising threats from Bangladesh

Updated : Dec 29, 2025

'India must turn chicken's neck into elephant's': Sadhguru on Siliguri corridor amid threats from Bangladesh

'There is a particular part of our geography which is only 22 km in width. This is not the way to create a nation,' says Sadhguru, suggesting that a mistake was made during the Partition

Anil Agarwal says there's only one way to pace up mineral production in the short term

Updated : Dec 29, 2025

‘New projects take 5-10 yrs to produce…’: Anil Agarwal says there’s only one way to pace up mineral production

The Vedanta Chairman said copper and gold assets in India are either under-producing or dormant — even as India imports 99.9 per cent of its gold and 95 per cent of its copper requirements.

Medical report reveals spinal and brain injuries in Dehradun attack that killed Tripura student

Updated : Dec 29, 2025

Dehradun assault case: Medical report details injuries suffered by Tripura student before death

A medical report from Graphic Era Hospital details the grievous injuries suffered by 24-year-old Angel Chakma, a Tripura native who died days after a brutal assault in Dehradun

Supreme Court halts Kuldeep Sengar’s bail in Unnao rape case

Updated : Dec 29, 2025

Unnao rape case: Supreme Court pauses Kuldeep Sengar's bail, says he will not be released

The Supreme Court has paused Kuldeep Sengar's bail in the 2017 Unnao rape case and said he will not be released from jail. The next hearing is scheduled to take place in January

Sharad Pawar, Ajit Pawar to contest local poll together

Updated : Dec 29, 2025

‘Parivar has come together’: Ajit Pawar announces alliance with uncle Sharad Pawar

Ajit Pawar explained that while finalising the candidate list, both factions decided to contest together.

The Delhi airport has issued an advisory warning of flight delays and cancellations.

Updated : Dec 29, 2025

Thick fog blankets Delhi: IMD issues orange alert; IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet issue warnings

The India Meteorological Department issued an orange alert for very dense fog on Monday, with temperatures expected to range between a maximum of 22°C and a minimum of 7°C

The weather agency warned that reduced visibility during night and early morning hours is likely to continue until the end of December, affecting daily life, transport services and air quality.

Updated : Dec 28, 2025

Fog alert: IMD’s orange warning puts North India on watch, airlines issue flight advisories

According to the IMD, dense to very dense fog is expected to prevail over Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh and West Uttar Pradesh until December 31, while East Uttar Pradesh may continue to experience similar conditions until January 1.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for dense to very dense fog amid cold conditions across large parts of north India.

Updated : Dec 28, 2025

Delhi air pollution crisis: AQI nears severe zone, IMD issues orange alert for dense fog

As per the CPCB’s Delhi-NCR air quality bulletin issued at 4 pm on December 28, PM2.5 remained the dominant pollutant in most locations, pushing air quality into health-threatening territory across several cities .

Located at Udaan Bhawan in New Delhi, the integrated facility brings together officials from MoCA, DGCA, AAI, airline operators, and other key stakeholders under one roof.

Updated : Dec 28, 2025

MoCA opens 24x7 customer grievance cell, resolves 13,000+ fliers' issues in under a month

With over 500 direct call-based interventions so far, the PACR prioritises issues like flight delays, cancellations, refunds, and baggage-related complaints. Airline representatives are physically present at the Control Room, enabling immediate response and resolution.

Rolls Royce India Executive VP Sashi Mukundan pointed to the government’s visible push for indigenous capability across air, land and naval domains.

Updated : Dec 28, 2025

From AMCA to warships: Rolls-Royce looks to anchor long-term manufacturing base in India

At the heart of Rolls-Royce’s India push is the AMCA programme, where discussions and background work are already underway on how the company could partner India in developing a new jet engine.

The court accepted recommendations from a MoEF&CC committee, which defined an Aravalli hill as any landform in designated districts with an elevation of at least 100 metres above local relief.

Updated : Dec 28, 2025

SC takes suo motu note of Aravalli row, hearing on hill definition set for tomorrow

The hearing follows the apex court’s November 20 judgment, which adopted a uniform definition for the Aravalli hills and ranges across Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Gujarat. The court had also imposed a ban on new mining leases in these areas pending expert reports.

Satellite internet promises high-speed connectivity in remote and underserved regions where laying fibre or expanding mobile towers is not viable. (File photo)

Updated : Dec 28, 2025

Jyotiraditya Scindia explains why satellite communication services are yet to roll out in India

According to Scindia, satcom licence holders must ensure that sensitive data remains within India and that international gateways comply with security agency norms. This includes lawful interception capabilities and data localisation requirements.

He described India’s strike on Nur Khan in the early hours of May 10 as a “mistake,” underscoring the sensitivity of the target.

Updated : Dec 28, 2025

'In 36 hours, at least 80 drones': Pakistan admits impact of India’s strikes on Nur Khan airbase

The admission came during a year-end press briefing on December 27, when Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar confirmed that Indian drones struck the Nur Khan Air Base in Rawalpindi’s Chaklala area, injuring personnel and damaging a key military installation.

Officials estimate a cigarette priced at Rs 18 today could soon cost up to Rs 72.

Updated : Dec 28, 2025

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Explained: Why DAC’s ₹79,000-crore defence approvals matter for India’s military readiness

Aravalli row: SC stays Aravalli range order, flags need for fresh review amid ecological concerns

'Let evidence be examined without pressure': Kuldeep Sengar's daughter makes emotional appeal

India’s toxic air is a silent economic tax: How high AQI isn’t just an environmental crisis

'Have highest respect for the Indian govt': Lalit Modi apologises after backlash over London party video

'India must turn chicken's neck into elephant's': Sadhguru on Siliguri corridor amid threats from Bangladesh

‘New projects take 5-10 yrs to produce…’: Anil Agarwal says there’s only one way to pace up mineral production

Dehradun assault case: Medical report details injuries suffered by Tripura student before death

Unnao rape case: Supreme Court pauses Kuldeep Sengar's bail, says he will not be released

‘Parivar has come together’: Ajit Pawar announces alliance with uncle Sharad Pawar

Thick fog blankets Delhi: IMD issues orange alert; IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet issue warnings

Fog alert: IMD’s orange warning puts North India on watch, airlines issue flight advisories

Delhi air pollution crisis: AQI nears severe zone, IMD issues orange alert for dense fog

MoCA opens 24x7 customer grievance cell, resolves 13,000+ fliers' issues in under a month

From AMCA to warships: Rolls-Royce looks to anchor long-term manufacturing base in India

SC takes suo motu note of Aravalli row, hearing on hill definition set for tomorrow

Jyotiraditya Scindia explains why satellite communication services are yet to roll out in India

'In 36 hours, at least 80 drones': Pakistan admits impact of India’s strikes on Nur Khan airbase

From ₹18 to ₹72: Cigarette prices likely to rise in India, Internet debate whether it will actually stop smokers

Rift in INDIA bloc out in the open: Sharad Pawar praises Gautam Adani in Baramati

EC asks Bengal officials not to call ‘unmapped’ voters for hearings during SIR

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