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UP govt depts use less than half of budget in first 8 months of 2025-26

LUCKNOW, Dec. 17 -- The Uttar Pradesh government's major departments have not been able to overall use even half of the budgetary funds in the first eight months of 2025-2026 from April 1, 2025, to No... Read More


Congress MP Vamsi Krishna slams 'Shanti Bill', warns of nuclear safety risks and private player accountability

New Delhi, Dec. 17 -- Congress MP Gaddam Vamsi Krishna on Wednesday launched a scathing critique of the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (Shanti) Bill, 2... Read More


PM Modi's Oman visit to cement strategic ties, focus on landmark CEPA, says experts

New Delhi, Dec. 17 -- In the third and final leg of his three-nation visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Oman on December 17-18. This trip, which marks 70 years since the establishment of d... Read More


PM Narendra Modi becomes first world leader to receive Ethiopia's highest honour

New Delhi, Dec. 17 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday was conferred with Ethiopia's highest award 'The Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia' by his Ethiopian counterpart Abiy Ahmed Ali. The award ... Read More


Auqib Nabi Dar steals show in mini auction as Delhi Capitals strengthen squad for IPL 2026

Abu Dhabi, Dec. 17 -- Uncapped Indian talent stole the show at the IPL 2026 Player Auction in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, with the Delhi Capitals signing several promising domestic players, including Auqib ... Read More


ESIC Vests Dues Assessment Powers in Group A Officers to Reduce Compliance Costs, Curb Arbitrary Orders

New Delhi, Dec. 17 -- In a move aimed at reducing compliance cost for industry and making rules more business-friendly, Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has vested the power of assessment... Read More


PM Modi meets Oman Deputy PM for Defence Affairs in Muscat

Muscat, Dec. 17 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held a meeting with Oman's Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik Al Said in Muscat, marking the start of his en... Read More


SC quashes HC order on Apple Orchards, seeks welfare-oriented policy for forest encroachments

New Delhi/Shimla, Dec. 17 -- In a major relief to lakhs of apple growers in Himachal Pradesh, the Supreme Court today set aside a Himachal Pradesh High Court order that had directed the removal of fru... Read More


UP govt busy in saving the accused in poisonous cough syrup scam: Akhilesh Yadav

Lucknow, Dec. 17 -- Samajwadi Party (SP) national president Akhilesh Yadav has launched a scathing attack on the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh, saying that corruption is rampant in the state and law... Read More


SC transfers suo motu RG Kar rape-murder case to Calcutta HC for monitoring compliance

New Delhi, Dec. 17 -- The Supreme Court on Wednesday transferred to the Calcutta High Court the suo motu proceedings initiated by it in the rape and murder of a woman doctor at RG Kar Medical College ... Read More