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Congress’s Uttarakhand chief Ganesh Godiyal says the BJP’s claims of safeguarding women stand exposed

The US embassy in India will be closed from December 24 to December 26 due to a Presidential Executive Order mandating federal government closures. Routine consular services will be suspended, with only emergency assistance available for US citizens. Normal operations are set to resume on December 29.

A section of government staff says that the premium hike is unreasonable as many prominent hospitals have not been empanelled. The Oriental Insurance company sustained significant losses in Phase I, approving medical claims of ₹1,724 crore when the premium paid to it was ₹1,461 crore

President Trump unveiled plans for "Trump-class" warships, colossal missile-heavy vessels intended to form a "Golden Fleet" for the US Navy. These massive ships aim to counter China's growing naval power and revive American shipbuilding. However, the ambitious project faces significant challenges including industrial capacity issues and questions about the relevance of such large vessels in modern warfare.

The census to focus on presence of Indian Skimmer, Great Knot, Eurasian Curlew, Eurasian oystercatcher at Godavari estuary, one of the prominent sites where Indian Skimmer and Great Knot can be sighted together in India

Notices issued to delivery representatives of Blinkit, Swiggy, Zepto, Bigbasket etc., following rise in traffic violations by delivery boys of these firms

Renowned Hindi writer and Jnanpith laureate Vinod Kumar Shukla passed away at 89. Celebrated for his simple yet profound style, Shukla's novels and poetry, including 'Deewar Mein Ek Khirkee Rehti Thi', deeply influenced modern Hindi literature. His unique narrative, blending everyday life with existential depth, leaves a lasting legacy of humanism and lyrical insight.

Ruling that the constitutional validity plea cannot be heard in absentia, HC asks Mr. Mallya to file an affidavit with a timeline for his return; S-G Mehta says extradition proceedings should not be stalled by such pleas

They are making the demand following the honour killing at Inam Veerapur in Hubballi taluk in which a pregnant woman lost her life

The National Medical Commission has opened online applications for new MBBS colleges and increased UG seat intake for the 2026-27 academic year. The application window is from December 29, 2025, to January 28, 2026. Revised fees and substantial bank guarantees are now required, with a temporary relaxation on the seat cap.