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Trade pact with Australia anchors India’s economic engagement in Indo-Pacific: Piyush Goyal

IANS | December 29, 2025 12:25 PM

New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said that as the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) negotiations advance with other nations, India-Australia trade pact continues to anchor the country’s economic engagement in the Indo-Pacific, aligned with ‘Make in India’ and the vision of 'Viksit Bharat 2047’.

Dense fog leads to 128 flight cancellations at Delhi airport, trains delayed in several parts of country

IANS | December 29, 2025 11:48 AM

New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) Flight and train operations across several parts of the country were severely affected on Monday due to dense fog, with Delhi Airport witnessing large-scale disruptions, leaving thousands of passengers stranded.

PM Modi’s message on misuse of antibiotics timely: Experts

Rachel V Thomas | December 29, 2025 11:43 AM

New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s message against the misuse of antibiotics is timely and draws attention to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) -- a very important health concern, said health experts on Monday.

Silver retreats after record intraday high of over $84 per ounce

IANS | December 29, 2025 10:31 AM

Mumbai, Dec 29 (IANS) Silver prices in global markets retreated sharply after touching fresh intraday records of $84 per ounce in the spot market on Monday.

VB-G RAM G: States to gain Rs 17,000 crore compared to average allocation of last 7 years

IANS | December 29, 2025 9:37 AM

New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) The fund sharing between the Centre and states under the new VB-G RAM G will be based on normative assessment, and states stand to gain around Rs 17,000 crore when compared to average allocation of last seven years, an SBI Research report showed on Monday.

Tatanagar-Ernakulam Express catches fire in Andhra, one killed (Ld)

IANS | December 29, 2025 9:30 AM

Visakhapatnam, Dec 29 (IANS) A passenger was killed, and more than 150 had a narrow escape after two AC compartments of the Tatanagar-Ernakulam Junction Super-Fast Express caught fire near Visakhapatnam in the wee hours of Monday, police said.

Delhi chokes under 'severe' air quality, thick layer of smog engulfs city

IANS | December 29, 2025 8:59 AM

New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) Delhi woke up to another hazardous winter morning on Monday as a toxic mix of dense fog and severe air pollution engulfed the national capital, pushing the Air Quality Index (AQI) beyond 400and sharply reducing visibility.

SC to hold crucial suo motu hearing on Aravalli definition today

IANS | December 29, 2025 6:37 AM

New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) The Supreme Court’s crucial suo motu hearing on issues relating to the definition of the Aravalli Hills, scheduled for Monday, is expected to address concerns over the protection of the ecologically fragile range in light of the government’s commitments.

Candle march demands justice for Tripura student killed in Dehradun, leaders slam 'racial attack'

IANS | December 28, 2025 11:14 PM

Agartala, Dec 28 (IANS) Various youth and students’ organisations on Sunday organised a candlelight march in Agartala to protest the brutal assault and subsequent death of Tripura student Angel Chakma in Uttarakhand’s Dehradun.

Delhi govt preparing year-round strategy to combat air pollution: Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa

IANS | December 28, 2025 10:21 PM

New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said on Sunday that the government is preparing a comprehensive, year-round strategy to combat air pollution through science-backed interventions, advanced technology and coordinated governance.

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Trade pact with Australia anchors India’s economic engagement in Indo-Pacific: Piyush Goyal

Dense fog leads to 128 flight cancellations at Delhi airport, trains delayed in several parts of country

PM Modi’s message on misuse of antibiotics timely: Experts

Silver retreats after record intraday high of over $84 per ounce

VB-G RAM G: States to gain Rs 17,000 crore compared to average allocation of last 7 years

Tatanagar-Ernakulam Express catches fire in Andhra, one killed (Ld)

Delhi chokes under 'severe' air quality, thick layer of smog engulfs city

SC to hold crucial suo motu hearing on Aravalli definition today

Candle march demands justice for Tripura student killed in Dehradun, leaders slam 'racial attack'

Delhi govt preparing year-round strategy to combat air pollution: Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa

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