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BMC proposes hike in penalty against pollution at construction sites

India, Dec. 19 -- The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has proposed a fivefold hike in penalties for violating air pollution norms, raising the minimum fine from Rs.10,000 to Rs.50,000. "Curr... Read More


How US social media screening is causing stamping delays, distress for Indian H1-B applicants

India, Dec. 19 -- Krishna Iyer (name changed) got an email from the US Consulate in Chennai on Tuesday, December 9, just before boarding his flight to India that his H-1B Visa renewal stamping intervi... Read More


The great Indian Saag saga: A winter love affair with Sarson, Gongura, Lai Xaak Bhaji and Saag Gosht-Baati

India, Dec. 19 -- The winter saag saga is upon us. Vegetable vendors' stalls are lush green these days, flooded with winter saags and an abundance of variants. Across the length and breadth of the cou... Read More


UP to get first 'Gen Z' post office in Lucknow today

LUCKNOW, Dec. 19 -- India Post is attempting a quiet but significant reinvention, in an age where messages travel faster through WhatsApp than envelopes and official work is increasingly handled onlin... Read More


Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (December 18, 2025)

India, Dec. 19 -- Water body pollution in Punjab Authorities need to close 819 polluting sources in Punjab. The largest number of such sources in the state are under the jurisdiction of its Departmen... Read More


Delhi issues over 11K challans in 24 hours

New Delhi, Dec. 19 -- In a move to curb air pollution, the Delhi government has intensified its enforcement operations, issuing 11,776 challans in just 24 hours against polluting and non-compliant veh... Read More


Are you binge drinking? Cardiologist warns it can cause holiday heart syndrome

India, Dec. 19 -- Indulgent meals, celebratory drinks and late-night partying often marks end of year celebrations. Since many revellers throw caution to the wind on how much to drink and food choices... Read More


Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah extends best wishes to the people of Goa on Goa Liberation Day

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 19 -- Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah has extended best wishes to the people of Goa on Goa Liberation Day. In a post on 'X', Union Home Minister Shri ... Read More


Why many students walk 40 mins to reach BMC schools

India, Dec. 19 -- It is not uncommon to find a group of schoolkids, chaperoned by their parents, waiting to cross the railway tracks between Mankhurd and Govandi at 6:45 am on school days. Clutching t... Read More


European prosecutors dismantle €2 million illegal cigarette factory in Italy

Bangladesh, Dec. 19 -- European prosecutors, working in close coordination with Italian law enforcement authorities, have dismantled a large-scale illegal cigarette manufacturing operation in Italy, d... Read More