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The Indian government has launched a Rs 476.03 crore, six-year development program to modernize the makhana sector. This initiative, overseen by the National Makhana Board, focuses on research, quality seed production, farmer training, and enhancing value addition, branding, and export promotion across the country.

Football legend Lionel Messi virtually unveiled his 70-foot statue in Kolkata as part of his GOAT India Tour 2025. The event, attended by Shah Rukh Khan and Luis Suárez, saw the Argentine star honored with an iron statue depicting him with the FIFA World Cup trophy.

Stage 3 of GRAP includes a ban on construction and demolition activities in Delhi and the NCR

Maharashtra Forest Minister Ganesh Naik has suggested that forest officials release goats in large numbers in forests to stop leopards from entering human settlements in search of prey

Delhi plunged back into 'severe' air quality on Saturday, triggering Stage III restrictions across the NCR. Overnight pollution surge, driven by slow winds and stable atmosphere, pushed the AQI to 401. Authorities have intensified preventive measures as a thick smog blanket reduced visibility and worsened discomfort, urging vulnerable groups to limit outdoor exposure.

The Tamil Nadu government has also submitted a representation to the Central Water Commission on December 9 underlining as to how Karnataka’s proposal to construct a dam at Mekedatu would affect Tamil Nadu

The results mark a sharp reversal from the 2020 civic polls, when the UDF narrowly missed power in a dramatic finish

Aryan Sharma, an 11-year-old Virat Kohli fan who once held a placard saying, 'Watch me play for Australia in 2025,' has turned his childhood promise into reality. Now 18, Aryan has been named in Australia’s U19 World Cup squad.

A brief function is held outside the now old Parliament building (Samvidhan Sadan) every December 13 to mark the day

A Karnataka SIT has charged seven individuals, including former BJP MLA Subhash Guttedar, in a 'vote chori' case involving alleged illegal deletion of 5,994 voters in Aland constituency. This follows earlier claims by Rahul Gandhi, which the Election Commission had dismissed as baseless, stating no online deletions are possible without due process.

Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Venezuelan Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado in an interview said President Nicolas Maduro’s government is in its “final days”, warning that political change in Venezuela will come with or without negotiations.

Protests have erupted in Nashik’s Tapovan area, opposing the proposal to cut trees in a 34-acre plot for the construction of Sadhugram and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) hub in the region through a ₹300 crore project

The results of the 2025 Kerala local body polls will be declared today. Counting of ballots cast by over two crore voters is taking place at 244 centres and 14 district collectorates. Vote counting began at 8 a.m., according to the State Election Commission. The results are expected to shape the future course of campaigning by political parties and fronts in the State ahead of the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections.

Nicki Minaj has intensified her political shift to the right, criticizing California Governor Gavin Newsom's pro-trans statements. She accused him of exploiting trans children for political gain, comparing him unfavorably to J.D. Vance. This follows Minaj's previous alignment with anti-trans rhetoric from the Trump administration.

Gen. Chauhan said modern military operations were no longer defined solely by battlefield engagements but were shaped by a wider spectrum of domains, including cyber, space, information and cognitive warfare

Haryana has launched its most ambitious environmental initiative, the 'Haryana Clean Air Project for Sustainable Development,' in collaboration with the World Bank, with a Rs 3,600 crore corpus. This project aims to significantly improve air quality over five years through sweeping interventions, including industrial upgrades, e-bus procurement, and enhanced monitoring infrastructure.

President Trump dismissed newly released photos with Jeffrey Epstein as "no big deal," stating many people knew the convicted sex offender. House Democrats shared over 95,000 images, including those of Trump, Bill Clinton, and Bill Gates, raising questions about Epstein's network. The White House accused Democrats of politicizing the release.

The Court said the State acted beyond law by bypassing the statutory process; directs restoration of elected trustees and urges speedy framing of rules

The court says continued use of ‘Fedex’ by financial firms amounts to trademark infringement; rejects claim of honest adoption and plea of protection under old law. 

Dense fog on the Eastern Peripheral Expressway caused a multi-vehicle collision on Saturday morning, resulting in several injuries. Poor visibility was the primary cause of the pile-up. Emergency services responded promptly, transporting the injured to local hospitals for medical attention.