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Some colleges say that early start is meant to streamline their admissions cycle, while others point out that the move is driven by competition

Mr. Goyal welcomed the Trump administration's views on India's offer, but refrained from giving a deadline for the signing of the long-awaited free trade agreement between the two nations.

A large number of protesters and policemen were injured on Wednesday when the agitation turned violent and the crowd clashed with the police after setting some vehicles on fire and ransacking the factory premises

How a pregnant woman from West Bengal’s Birbhum was allegedly illegally deported to Bangladesh and came back to India after the Supreme Court asked for her and her child to be repatriated on humanitarian grounds. Her husband and neighbours continue to be entangled in legal battles in both countries, find Alisha Dutta and Moyurie Som

Terror victim families were left to struggle in silence for decades. Justice was denied to these families. The deep scars were never healed. Such families are now being recognised, respected and rehabilitated, says J&K L-G

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IndiGo will issue Rs 10,000 travel vouchers to flyers severely impacted by disruptions on December 3-5, in addition to government-mandated compensation. This unprecedented payout follows thousands of flight cancellations, stranding passengers for hours. While the airline views these three days as the peak disruption period, affected passengers from December 6-7 are excluded from this specific voucher offer.

The Election Commission has adjusted the special intensive revision schedule for poll rolls in several states and a Union Territory. New deadlines for submitting enumeration forms and publishing draft electoral rolls have been set, with final rolls expected in February 2026. This revision aims to ensure all eligible voters are included.

Mexico's Senate approved a bill imposing 5-50% tariffs on over 1,400 Asian products, including India's, starting next year. This move, targeting China's massive output, could significantly impact India's automotive and auto parts exports, valued at $1.1 billion. The tariffs aim to boost Mexican revenue and potentially ease US trade pressure.

The CAA-2019 is sacred law which is hope and assurance for persecuted minorities, said Odisha CM Mohan Majhi

Criticising Dinesh Sharma, who was Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Trinamool Congress said, “demonstrates that political rank does not equate to knowledge”.

The Enforcement Directorate conducted extensive searches across 40 locations in Delhi, Kolkata, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh targeting a radicalized IS module. Investigations revealed alleged use of crime proceeds for weapons, explosives, recruitment, and training of terror suspects. This money laundering probe stems from an NIA chargesheet, with intelligence suggesting illicit wood trade funding extremist activities.

Textiles, apparel, and hospitality are poised for significant job growth by 2030, fueled by increased investment, a new report reveals. While manufacturing and services will also contribute, the focus is on boosting stable, salaried positions. The think tank urges a strategic approach, emphasizing skill development and addressing the informal sector's dominance to enhance labor absorption and drive economic expansion.

India prioritizes its own assessments for environmental policy over external global rankings on pollution and climate resilience. The Environment Ministry stated it doesn't recognize foreign reports like the Global Climate Risk Index or IQAir's air quality rankings as a basis for domestic policy. Instead, the nation relies on its own initiatives like 'Swachh Vayu Survekshan' for evaluating progress.

Lok Sabha proceedings saw a brief disruption when BJP MP Anurag Thakur alleged a Trinamool Congress member was repeatedly using an e-cigarette in the House. Speaker Om Birla, confirming no such permission was granted, assured action if the information is substantiated. The incident prompted calls for decorum and adherence to rules from the treasury benches.

The Supreme Court emphasised that electoral roll revisions must be thorough, not mere copies. The Election Commission's voter enumeration process will involve inquiries to confirm citizenship, rather than waiting for complaints. The Court noted migration as a valid reason for nationwide roll updates, even without specific statistics, and dismissed claims of arbitrariness in the selection of states for the exercise.