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CEC Gyanesh Kumar takes over as chair of International IDEA, pledges ‘decisive and action-oriented’ leadership

IANS | December 3, 2025 9:38 PM

New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India, Gyanesh Kumar, on Wednesday assumed the Chairship of the Council of Member States of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) for the year 2026, marking a major recognition of India’s credibility as one of the world’s most experienced election management systems.

1,232 IndiGo flights cancelled, DGCA steps in to sort out issues (Lead)

IANS | December 3, 2025 9:26 PM

New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) Low-cost carrier IndiGo on Wednesday informed the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) that the airline had to cancel a total of 1,232 flights, of which as many as 755 flights were scrapped due to crew shortage resulting from the flight duty time limitations (FDTL) norms.

New hope for the needy: Uttarakhand families celebrate home allotments under PM Awas Yojana

IANS | December 3, 2025 9:08 PM

Ramnagar (Uttarakhand), Dec 3 (IANS) Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) is proving to be a blessing for poor and homeless families in Ramnagar of Uttarakhand’s Nainital district. Hundreds of families who had dreamed for years of living in a permanent house have finally received their own homes.

Pakistan brazenly breaches EU norms but still enjoys GSP+ trade status

IANS | December 3, 2025 8:24 PM

New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) Pakistan has been one of the largest beneficiaries of the Generalised System of Preferences Plus (GSP+) status granted to its exports by the European Union. However, the Islamic nation’s poor track record on human rights constitutes a major violation of the eligibility conditions for this status.

India and Ecuador discuss ways to strengthen ties, work together in areas of common interest

IANS | December 3, 2025 8:04 PM

New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) Minister of State for External Affairs (MoS) Pabitra Margherita on Wednesday held a meeting with Ecuador's Ambassador to India Fernando Bucheli Vargas in New Delhi, discussing ways on how the two nations can strengthen ties and work together in areas of common interest.

VP Radhakrishnan, Georgia parliamentary delegation discuss expanding ties across sectors

IANS | December 3, 2025 7:42 PM

New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) A parliamentary delegation from Georgia led by Parliament Chairman Shalva Papuashvili called on Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Wednesday with the both sides discussing expanding cooperation across tourism, IT, pharmaceuticals, renewable energy, films, and sports sectors besides also prospects of enhanced direct connectivity between the two nations.

UP’s solar leap to herald new chapter of energy savings and job creation

IANS | December 3, 2025 7:24 PM

Lucknow, Dec 3 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh is set to shine brighter in the days to come, with an ongoing “solar revolution” in the state and will see multiple aspects of growth, in terms of energy saving and employment generation.

Gujarat: Deputy CM inaugurates ENGIMACH 2025, over 1 lakh visitors expected (Lead)

IANS | December 3, 2025 7:08 PM

Gandhinagar, Dec 3 (IANS) Gujarat Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi on Wednesday inaugurated Asia's one of the largest engineering exhibitions, titled "ENGIMACH-2025."

Railway to roll out OTP verification for tatkal bookings at counters to curb misuse

IANS | December 3, 2025 6:32 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) In a bid to tighten checks on Tatkal ticketing and ensure fair access for genuine travellers, the Railway Ministry has begun implementing a one-time password (OTP) verification system for passengers booking Tatkal tickets at physical reservation counters.

Gujarat: Solar systems light up Modhera village, locals happy with reduced power bills

IANS | December 3, 2025 6:17 PM

Gandhinagar, Dec 3 (IANS) Modhera village in Mehsana, a city known worldwide for its historic 11th-century Sun Temple, is gaining spotlight over widespread usage of solar energy. Almost every household in the village is reaping the benefits of solar energy here.

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CEC Gyanesh Kumar takes over as chair of International IDEA, pledges ‘decisive and action-oriented’ leadership

1,232 IndiGo flights cancelled, DGCA steps in to sort out issues (Lead)

New hope for the needy: Uttarakhand families celebrate home allotments under PM Awas Yojana

Pakistan brazenly breaches EU norms but still enjoys GSP+ trade status

India and Ecuador discuss ways to strengthen ties, work together in areas of common interest

VP Radhakrishnan, Georgia parliamentary delegation discuss expanding ties across sectors

UP’s solar leap to herald new chapter of energy savings and job creation

Gujarat: Deputy CM inaugurates ENGIMACH 2025, over 1 lakh visitors expected (Lead)

Railway to roll out OTP verification for tatkal bookings at counters to curb misuse

Gujarat: Solar systems light up Modhera village, locals happy with reduced power bills

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