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Flood damage assessment to major and medium-sized rivers to begin next month

Sri Lanka, Dec. 30 -- The Department of Irrigation has directed its attention to conducting a comprehensive assessment of the damage caused to river basins, tanks, and anicuts due to the recent flood ... Read More


Delay in road maintenance will invite penalties: Minister Ghising

Nepal, Dec. 30 -- Speaking at the 23rd anniversary of the Road Board Nepal, Minister Ghising said contracts could also be cancelled if contractors repeatedly fail to meet timelines. He noted that the ... Read More


From textiles to smart mobility, govt overhauls standards to meet global norms, ease exports

New Delhi, Dec. 30 -- India is stepping up efforts to align its products with global quality benchmarks, with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) notifying a fresh set of new and revised norms for te... Read More


Drink and drive check can spread infection

India, Dec. 30 -- Sir, Yesterday, around 9.30 pm, I was driving in front of Hotel Southern Star. I noticed a huge traffic jam and my car slowed down near the Maharani's College bus stop. When my tur... Read More


Suma Kanakala reveals Prabhas donates every month to old age home in Khammam that he helped build

India, Dec. 30 -- Anchor and TV personality Suma Kanakala recently revealed Prabhas' philanthropic work for an old-age home in Khammam. When a fan asked on one of her videos to talk about the Tollywoo... Read More


Institutional expertise meets judicial confusion in the Aravalli hills definition case

India, Dec. 30 -- The Supreme Court's now-stayed definition of the Aravalli Range relies on a 100-metre height threshold that could exclude most of the landscape. Scientists and environmental groups ... Read More


200 flights delayed, 118 cancelled as dense fog hits Delhi; AAI issues advisory

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 30 -- Dense fog continued to grip the national capital, with large-scale flight disruptions seen on Tuesday at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport. As of around 9.30 am, at le... Read More


Op Sindoor, upgraded firepower and new battlefield structures: How Indian Army enhanced its warfighting edge in 2025

New Delhi, Dec. 30 -- The Indian Army on Tuesday outlined ten major milestones achieved at in 2025, covering Operation Sindoor After Action Review (AAR), new capabilities, technology induction, milita... Read More


The 2026 telecom shake-up: What's next for Vodafone India, Starlink, and your phone bill?

New Delhi, Dec. 30 -- Dear reader, as 2025, a year of global tumult and volatility, rolls by, Mint's reporters and columnists look around the corner on what is coming in 2026-to help you know what to ... Read More


Delhi entrepreneur's viral post questions lack of women at startup event: 'I could count them on my fingers'

India, Dec. 30 -- Entrepreneur Divyanshi Dhouni's Instagram post has sparked a conversation about gender representation in the startup ecosystem. After attending a recent event filled with "fresh idea... Read More