After Aravalli boost, Cong urges SC to junk retrospective green nods, revive NGT

IANS | December 30, 2025 3:53 PM

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) A day after the Supreme Court’s order on the Aravallis, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday said the court must also stop retrospective environmental approvals, reject redrawing of Sarisa tiger reserve’s boundaries and restore NGT’s teeth to function without “fear or favour”.

As New Year dawns, hope of snow in Himachal brings cheers

Vishal Gulati | December 30, 2025 3:40 PM

Shimla/Manali, Dec 30 (IANS) After an extremely wet southwest monsoon in Himachal Pradesh that claimed several lives and damaged infrastructures, this winter has been bereft of precipitation since October 9, turning mountains brown due to the lack of a “blanket of snow” and rains. As the New Year dawns, a hope of widespread snow and rain has cheered both the tourists and local farmers.

Gujarat to become 1st state to set up AI research organisation through PPP, CM gives nod

IANS | December 30, 2025 3:32 PM

Gandhinagar, Dec 30 (IANS) In a move to strengthen India’s artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem, Gujarat will operationalise the Indian AI Research Organisation (IAIRO) from January 1, 2026, under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has granted in-principle approval for the initiative, making Gujarat the first state in the country to establish such an institution through a PPP framework.

IANS Year Ender 2025: Maharashtra sees political consolidation, growth push amid fiscal pressure

Sanjay Jog | December 30, 2025 3:26 PM

Mumbai, Dec 30 (IANS) For Maharashtra, 2025 unfolded as a year of political consolidation -- steady on governance, ambitious on economic growth, but strained socially and fiscally. The state navigated the year under the dominance of the ruling Mahayuti coalition, a weakened Opposition, sustained infrastructure momentum, and recurring concerns around agrarian distress, public safety and fiscal discipline.

India’s 2025 economic reforms lay foundation for inclusive growth

IANS | December 30, 2025 3:24 PM

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) The economic reforms undertaken by the government in 2025 reflect a clear shift towards outcome-based governance, reducing friction for citizens and businesses, enhancing transparency and efficiency and laying the foundation for sustained, inclusive economic growth.

Rahul Gandhi, Mamata Banerjee express sadness over demise of Khaleda Zia

IANS | December 30, 2025 2:49 PM

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday expressed deep sorrow over the demise of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia, remembering her significant contribution to the country’s political journey.