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Human rights panel orders monthly surprise inspection to curb illegal mining in Panchkula

Panchkula, Dec. 19 -- Taking a stern view of rampant illegal mining and serious environmental violations in Panchkula district, the Haryana Human Rights Commission (HHRC) has issued strict directions ... Read More


Rs 110 Crore bridge to be built over Sabarmati River at Rinza, Tarapur of Anand district

Gandhinagar, Dec. 19 -- Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has approved the construction of a new bridge over the Sabarmati River at Rinza village in Tarapur Taluka, Anand district, for Rs 110 crore. Acc... Read More


500 HRTC buses to be phased out, replaced by 747 new vehicles; HRTC to emerge as model corporation for regular jobs: Himachal Deputy CM

Shimla, Dec. 19 -- Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri on Friday said that 500 old and unfit buses of the Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) will be taken out of service within the next two... Read More


Indonesia mobilizes $3.58 billion for Sumatra floods, 1,072 dead

Jakarta, Dec. 19 -- Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya emphasized that the Indonesian government's disaster response in flood- and landslide-hit Sumatra has been a national-scale effort since it beg... Read More


Bollywood has 'fearlessness, ambition' that Hollywood lacks: Jonathan Nolan

New Delhi, Dec. 19 -- In today's global entertainment landscape, few creators bridge the gap between East and West as thoughtfully as Jonathan Nolan. As the creator of 'Fallout' Season 2, Nolan once a... Read More


Karol Bagh man shows what a rRs.r5 lakh Burj Khalifa facing apartment in Dubai looks like

India, Dec. 19 -- An Indian Reel creator has grabbed the internet's attention after posting a video featuring a Delhi's Karol Bagh man who pays nearly Rs.5 lakh as monthly rent for a Burj Khalifa faci... Read More


Mint Explainer: Why is the government looking to replace India's rural job guarantee scheme?

New Delhi, Dec. 19 -- On Thursday the Union government passed the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill 2025 in the Lok Sabha, proposing a sweeping overhaul of India'... Read More


Former BluSmart executive leads Refex bid to salvage bankrupt EV ride hailer

Mumbai, Dec. 19 -- Anirudh Arun, the former chief executive officer (CEO) of all-electric ride-hailing platform BluSmart, is now seeking to regain control of the defunct company through Refex Mobility... Read More


Bonfires missing in Lucknow, homeless left in the cold amid civic apathy

LUCKNOW, Dec. 19 -- As dense fog and bitter chill grip the state capital, the Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) has failed to provide bonfire (alaav) facilities at several major public locations, ex... Read More


It's a wrap: News this week (December 13-19)

New Delhi, Dec. 19 -- There have been multiple developments this week on the tech front. From M&A Deals to TCS' Aurionpro's new deal, here is a list of the most important updates for a quick catch-up:... Read More