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'Something wrong': SC questions Madras HC's handling of Karur stampede case

IANS | December 12, 2025 6:10 PM

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday, while examining a report from the Madras High Court's Registrar General in the Karur stampede case, remarked that “something is wrong” with the manner in which the high court dealt with the judicial proceedings arising out of the tragedy, which claimed 41 lives during a rally of actor-politician Vijay’s party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).

Govt releases draft OTT accessibility norms for hearing and visually impaired users

IANS | December 12, 2025 6:05 PM

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) The government has issued draft guidelines to make audio‑visual content on online curated content platforms (OTT platforms) accessible to persons with hearing and visual impairment, the Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, Dr L Murugan, told the Rajya Sabha on Friday.

Smoke, smokers to capital smog, lawmakers may finally address pollution concerns

Jayanta Bhattacharya | December 12, 2025 6:02 PM

New Delhi, December 12 (IANS) From a wisp of smoke hanging inside Parliament to a denser form near its entrance, and to a thicker envelope of smog threatening citizens' health, lawmakers may finally address health concerns that are, inadvertently or not, ignored.

Kerala HC dismisses appeals against ‘Haal’ certification cuts verdict

IANS | December 12, 2025 5:58 PM

Kochi Dec 12 (IANS) In a significant ruling reinforcing artistic freedom, the Kerala High Court on Friday dismissed appeals filed by the Union Government and the Catholic Congress challenging its single judge's order that had quashed the A-certificate and six mandated cuts for the Malayalam film "Haal".

India’s forex reserves up by $1.03 billion to $687.26 billion, gold reserves jump

IANS | December 12, 2025 5:54 PM

New Delhi, Dec 12 (INS) India’s foreign exchange reserves went up by nearly $1.03 billion to $687.26 billion for the week ending on December 5, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said on Friday.

Cabinet gives go ahead to 100 pc FDI in insurance sector

IANS | December 12, 2025 5:36 PM

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday approved a proposal to allow 100 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI) in insurance companies in a major economic reform that does away with the 74 per cent limit that was in place for such investments.

Foreign Secretary Misri meets Lankan envoy, reiterates India's continuous support after Cyclone Ditwah

IANS | December 12, 2025 5:35 PM

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met Sri Lanka's High Commissioner to India, Mahishini Colonne on Friday, reiterating India's commitment to support the island nation's early recovery and reconstruction efforts in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah.

PLI schemes drive Rs 2 lakh crore investment, boosts production worth Rs 18.7 lakh crore: Govt

IANS | December 12, 2025 5:22 PM

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) An investment of Rs 2 lakh crore has been realised till September this year under the production-linked incentive (PLI) schemes across 14 sectors, which has resulted in incremental production or sales of over Rs 18.7 lakh crore and employment generation of over 12.6 lakhs (direct and indirect), the Parliament was informed on Friday.

Over 25,000 govt staff join nutrition campaign in Gujarat

IANS | December 12, 2025 5:22 PM

Ahmedabad, Dec 12 (IANS) More than 25,000 government employees in Kheda district have pledged support to the new “Gaam No Nirdhaar, Sahkaarey Saakaar” campaign - an initiative launched by the district administration to eliminate malnutrition.

Over 93 lakh Ayushman cards issued for senior citizens over age 70 issued till Dec: Govt

IANS | December 12, 2025 5:08 PM

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) More than 93 lakh Ayushman cards have been issued for senior citizens aged 70 and above till December under the Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) scheme, the government informed the Parliament on Friday.

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'Something wrong': SC questions Madras HC's handling of Karur stampede case

Govt releases draft OTT accessibility norms for hearing and visually impaired users

Smoke, smokers to capital smog, lawmakers may finally address pollution concerns

Kerala HC dismisses appeals against ‘Haal’ certification cuts verdict

India’s forex reserves up by $1.03 billion to $687.26 billion, gold reserves jump

Cabinet gives go ahead to 100 pc FDI in insurance sector

Foreign Secretary Misri meets Lankan envoy, reiterates India's continuous support after Cyclone Ditwah

PLI schemes drive Rs 2 lakh crore investment, boosts production worth Rs 18.7 lakh crore: Govt

Over 25,000 govt staff join nutrition campaign in Gujarat

Over 93 lakh Ayushman cards issued for senior citizens over age 70 issued till Dec: Govt

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