India

Goa nightclub fire: Two accused flee to Thailand, one more arrested

08 Dec 2025 | 11:08 PM

Panaji/New Delhi, Dec 8 (UNI) Two accused men in the deadly fire at the Goa nightclub have fled to Thailand, even as the fifth arrest was made in connection with the tragedy, police said on Monday.

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Crop nutrition, quality assurance & organized supply chains key to boost agriculture: APEDA Secy

08 Dec 2025 | 10:51 PM

New Delhi, Dec 8 (UNI) Dr. Sudhanshu, secretary, APEDA, today emphasized the critical role of crop nutrition, quality assurance and organized supply chains in boosting India’s agricultural productivity and exports.

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Health and National Security Cess Bill, 2025 passed by Parliament

08 Dec 2025 | 10:47 PM

New Delhi, Dec 8 (UNI) The Health and National Security Cess Bill, 2025 which introduces a cess on the production of specific goods, including pan masala, got Parliament's nod on Monday after the legislation was also approved by the Rajya Sabha.

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SC declines plea for pan-India committees on temple land encroachments

08 Dec 2025 | 10:45 PM

New Delhi, Dec 8 (UNI) The Supreme Court today refused to entertain a plea seeking nationwide directions for the constitution of committees to examine encroachment of temple properties across the country, observing that such a sweeping order would be “unmanageable.”
A Bench, comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi, was hearing a writ petition which sought a uniform, countrywide oversight mechanism to monitor temple lands.

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Centre- state coordination key to transform Indian agriculture: Justice Pratibha M Singh

08 Dec 2025 | 10:01 PM

New Delhi, Dec 8 (UNI) Justice Pratibha M Singh on Monday underscored that stronger Centre-State coordination is crucial for reshaping India's agriculture ecosystem, stressing that agriculture is a state subject while key influencing factors, including environment, fall under the Centre.

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Breaking the silence over mental healthcare

08 Dec 2025 | 8:58 PM

Rudrashis Datta
For decades, mental health in India remained trapped in silence, confined to overburdened psychiatric hospitals, misunderstood by the public, and overshadowed by deep-rooted stigma. But across the country, a quiet revolution is underway. Community-based mental health movements are reshaping how India understands, treats, and supports psychological well-being by bringing care closer to where people live, work, and endure their daily struggles.

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49 pc posts vacant in DGCA, but Minister says operations unaffected

08 Dec 2025 | 8:58 PM

New Delhi, Dec 8 (UNI) Nearly half the positions at the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA),the country’s aviation regulator, are lying vacant, but the government says this has had no impact on its functioning.

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ED files chargesheet in DJB STP scam case, BJP hopes accused will now be punished

08 Dec 2025 | 8:52 PM

New Delhi, Dec 8 (UNI) Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva on Monday welcomed the filing of a chargesheet by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) against the then water minister and AAP leader Satyendar Jain and then Delhi Jal Board CEO Udit Prakash.

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Indigo offers apologies, lists unforeseeable facts, Left calls for probe, Minister warns of exemplary action

08 Dec 2025 | 8:52 PM

New Delhi, Dec 8 (UNI) Facing flak from all sides, IndiGo offered profuse apologies and deep regret for the massive disarray and defended itself saying there was a "compounding effect of multiple factors" leading to an "unfortunate and unforeseeable" situation.

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Left demands probe into nationwide flight chaos, urges strict airfare regulation

08 Dec 2025 | 8:44 PM

New Delhi, The Left parties - CPI and CPI (M) - have called for an independent inquiry, by the Supreme Court or a Joint Parliamentary Committee into the nationwide air travel crisis which saw thousands of flights cancelled, many more delayed and disrupted travel plans of tens of thousands of citizens on Monday.

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IndiGo submits response to DGCA over widespread flight disruptions

08 Dec 2025 | 8:42 PM

New Delhi, Dec 8(UNI) IndiGo has submitted its formal response to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Monday, in connection with the massive operational disruptions and flight cancellations that affected thousands of passengers earlier this month.

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Indian Army formally introduces bio-diesel into its fuel supply chain

08 Dec 2025 | 8:28 PM

New Delhi, Dec 8 (UNI) The Indian Army on Monday formally introduced Bio-Diesel into its fuel supply chain, a move being seen as a significant stride towards promoting clean energy and supporting the Government of India’s green initiatives. The first consignment of the fuel was flagged in by Lieutenant General Pushpendra Pal Singh, Vice Chief of the Army Staff, here today.

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Sirsa expresses displeasure over Punjab Govt not providing funds to Amritsar's Valmiki temple

08 Dec 2025 | 8:26 PM

New Delhi, Dec 8 (UNI) Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa who was in Amritsar on Monday expressed displeasure upon learning that the Punjab government is allegedly not providing any funds for the upkeep of the Valmiki Temple in the city.

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DEVi bus route extended in Chhattarpur area to enhance last mile connectivity

08 Dec 2025 | 8:15 PM

New Delhi, Dec 8 (UNI) In a step towards improving last-mile connectivity, ensuring safer and more reliable transport options in South Delhi, the state government has approved the extension of DEVi bus route 7701A from its existing terminal at South Asian University to AIIMS-CAPFIMS (Central Armed Police Forces Institute of Medical Sciences), Maidan Garhi.

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CBSE hosts National Adolescent Summit 2025

08 Dec 2025 | 8:09 PM

New Delhi, Dec 8 (UNI) The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) organised the National Adolescent Summit 2025 at its headquarters in the national capital, bringing together educators, counsellors and wellness experts from across the country to deliberate on adolescent wellbeing in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

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