The Lok Sabha witnessed a high-octane drama during the debate on the “G Ram G” Bill, introduced to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee scheme (MGNREGA), 2005. After the passage of the Bill ‘Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), Opposition leaders tore copies of the Bill and reportedly threw…
In a breakthrough that has excited the global astronomy community, scientists have detected a wobbling high-latitude jet emission from the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, marking the first time such a phenomenon has been observed in a comet originating outside our solar system. The discovery, detailed in a recent preprint study, reveals that 3I/ATLAS is releasing powerful…
Global paints and coatings major Akzo Nobel India Ltd is set to witness a significant ownership reshuffle as its promoter, ICI, announced plans to sell up to 9% stake in the company through a block deal. The transaction, valued at approximately ₹1,291 crore, will be executed at a floor price of ₹3,150 per share, according…
An FIR has been registered against former Zilla Parishad member Raj Govind after he allegedly circulated a communally inflammatory video on social media, prompting concerns of unrest in the region. According to police officials, the video in question contained content deemed provocative and capable of disturbing communal harmony. The FIR was lodged following complaints from…
NASA has confirmed that it has lost contact with its Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN (MAVEN) orbiter, a spacecraft that has been studying the Martian atmosphere since 2014. The communication breakdown occurred earlier this week when the orbiter passed behind Mars, and engineers have since been working to re-establish a stable link. MAVEN has been…
The Union government has finalised its affidavit in the ongoing Apple–Competition Commission of India (CCI) case and is expected to submit it to the Delhi High Court shortly. The matter concerns Apple’s challenge to the Competition Act provisions that allow penalties to be imposed based on a company’s global turnover rather than its India-specific revenue….
Authorities at Veer Savarkar International Airport convened a meeting to review fog-preparedness measures ahead of the winter season. The session was held in line with directives from the Union Civil Aviation Ministry, which recently urged airports nationwide to strengthen safety and passenger service during fog conditions. Officials discussed standard operating procedures for managing low visibility,…
United States chipmaker Nvidia is considering increasing output of its powerful H200 processors in response to strong demand from Chinese clients, including major firms such as Alibaba and ByteDance. The move comes after recent U.S. government approval allowing the export of H200 chips to China, subject to a 25 percent fee on sales. Two sources…
IndiGo, India’s largest airline, said on Friday that its compensation liability is projected to exceed ₹500 crore after widespread flight cancellations disrupted operations across the country beginning December 2, 2025. The cancellations, which stretched for nearly a week, left tens of thousands of passengers stranded and triggered regulatory intervention. According to the airline, compensation will…
Car Nicobar witnessed a landmark cultural development on December 12, 2025, with the laying of the foundation stone for the renovation and modernisation of the District Library Building. The initiative marks the beginning of its transformation into a state-of-the-art knowledge centre for the island. The ceremony was attended by Mr. Amit Kale, IAS, Deputy Commissioner…
