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IANS Year Ender 2025: 2026 set to break new records with ‘Make in India’ and PLI schemes firmly in place

IANS | December 26, 2025 1:51 PM

New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) India’s electronics and semiconductor journey has moved from intent to execution – creating several new highs this year -- and 2026 is set to break new records with ‘Make in India’ and production-linked incentive (PLI) schemes firmly in place -- establishing India as a competitive and trusted electronics manufacturing destination globally.

Number of poor getting subsidised LPG under PMUY scheme touches 10.35 crore in 2025

IANS | December 26, 2025 1:47 PM

New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) The number of beneficiaries under the government’s flagship Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, aimed to ensure universal access to clean cooking fuel, touched 10.35 crore as on December 1, 2025, according to Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on Friday.

'Facilities far outweigh minor hike': JD(U) defends rail fare increase as Cong flags inflation, safety concerns

IANS | December 26, 2025 1:01 PM

New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) The increase in railway fares has triggered a political debate, with the ruling coalition defending the move as necessary and beneficial, while the opposition has criticised it as an added burden on the public amid rising inflation and safety concerns.

2025 a year of evidence-based growth, global leadership for Ayush sector

IANS | December 26, 2025 12:56 PM

New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) 2025 has been a year of evidence-based growth, global leadership, and people-centric healthcare for the Ayush sector.

Revised rail fares to balance affordability, ensure sustainability come into effect

IANS | December 26, 2025 12:50 PM

New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) The new passenger fare structure of Indian Railways took effect on Friday with an increase of only 1 paise per kilometre for sleeper and first class ordinary classes for non‑suburban journeys.

SP’s Afzal Ansari criticises UP minister over Sengar bail remarks

IANS | December 26, 2025 12:35 PM

New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) Samajwadi Party MP Afzal Ansari on Friday criticised Uttar Pradesh Minister Daya Shankar Singh for his comments on the bail granted to former MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the Unnao rape case.

Six cops injured in stone pelting; WhatsApp, social media services suspended for 24 hours in Rajasthan's Chomu (Ld)

IANS | December 26, 2025 12:28 PM

Jaipur, Dec 26 (IANS) Tension prevailed in Chomu town of Rajasthan's Jaipur district after a dispute over the installation of iron railings outside a mosque escalated into violence, leaving six policemen injured. Following stone-pelting and clashes with the police, the administration imposed a 24-hour shutdown for WhatsApp and social media services in Chomu to prevent the spread of rumours and maintain law and order.

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IANS Year Ender 2025: 2026 set to break new records with ‘Make in India’ and PLI schemes firmly in place

Number of poor getting subsidised LPG under PMUY scheme touches 10.35 crore in 2025

'Facilities far outweigh minor hike': JD(U) defends rail fare increase as Cong flags inflation, safety concerns

2025 a year of evidence-based growth, global leadership for Ayush sector

Revised rail fares to balance affordability, ensure sustainability come into effect

SP’s Afzal Ansari criticises UP minister over Sengar bail remarks

Six cops injured in stone pelting; WhatsApp, social media services suspended for 24 hours in Rajasthan's Chomu (Ld)

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Housing sales value in Indian cities jump 6 pc in 2025: Report

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