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Christmas on December 25 is a time for sharing gifts. Many offices celebrate with Secret Santa. If you want a useful tech gift under ₹1,000, consider JioTag Go tracker, Realme Buds T01 earbuds, Ambrane rotating mobile stand, or Portronics Comfipad Glow mouse pad. These budget options are practical and easy to gift for everyone.
Delhi Traffic Police issued an advisory for Christmas on Dec 24-25, announcing diversions and restrictions in south Delhi, especially Saket and Pushp Vihar. Roads near Select City Mall, DLF Avenue, and MGF Metropolitan Court will face closures from 2 PM. Heavy vehicles and DTC/cluster buses are restricted, with alternative routes suggested for smooth traffic flow.
As Christmas approaches, schools across India are preparing celebrations. In Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan, the education department has warned private schools not to force students to dress as Santa Claus. Additional District Education Officer Ashok Wadhwa said that if any complaint is received, strict action will be taken against the school.
The Central govt has set December 31 as the final date to link PAN with Aadhaar. Failure to do so will result in PAN cancellation from January 1, 2026. Unlinked PANs will prevent filing of income tax returns, halt tax refunds, and attract higher TDS on bank transactions and investments, including mutual funds, making timely […]
Devotees are informed that darshans at Medaram are suspended today due to the reinstallation of the new thrones of Pagiddaraja and Govindaraja. Officials confirmed that Sammakka-Saralamma darshan will not be available. The EO requested devotees to postpone their visit to tomorrow. While the goddess cannot be seen today, devotees can observe the ceremonies.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised ISRO’s LVM3-M6 launch as a proud milestone for India’s space journey. The Baahubali rocket placed the USA’s 6,100-kg BlueBird Block-2, the heaviest satellite launched from Indian soil, into orbit. He said it strengthens heavy-lift capability, boosts India’s global commercial launch role and reflects Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
Delhi-NCR saw marginal relief today as air quality improved to ‘very poor,’ with AQI at 349, CPCB data showed. Smog eased slightly, though several stations neared severe levels. Noida recorded 355, Greater Noida 344, Gurugram 316 and Ghaziabad 309. IMD forecast fog and cooler days ahead, with temperatures expected to dip further soon.
The Polavaram Project Authority (PPA) team, headed by the CEO, is scheduled to visit the Polavaram project today. Their inspection will cover the upper cofferdam, ECRF dam, Gap-1 and Gap-2 works, and the diaphragm wall. Officials will also review the quality control lab and assess amenities in the resettlement colonies for displaced residents.
Ahead of Maharashtra’s municipal corporation elections, Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray will formally signal their alliance by paying tribute at Balasaheb Thackeray’s memorial in Mumbai at 11 AM, aiming to revive the Thackeray legacy. They will then hold a joint press conference at 12 PM. Elections are set for January 15, 2026, with counting on […]
Security has been tightened across Jammu and Kashmir after fresh intelligence inputs. Forces have begun extensive combing operations in 80 villages close to the Line of Control, while surveillance has increased amid reports of multiple terror launch pads becoming active across the border. Searches have also intensified in Srinagar and Punjab border areas.
A federal judge allowed the Trump administration to impose a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications, a setback for US tech companies relying on skilled foreign workers. Judge Beryl Howell ruled the move lawful under presidential authority, supporting efforts to restrict immigration and prioritize American workers. The Chamber of Commerce may appeal.
Pope Leo XIV called for a global Christmas Day truce, expressing sadness that Russia apparently rejected the request. Urging all people of goodwill to honor a day of peace, he hoped for 24 hours of worldwide calm. Meanwhile, fighting continues in Ukraine, with troop withdrawals, civilian casualties, and stalled negotiations after recent US-mediated talks.
The US and Iran clashed at the UN Security Council over reviving nuclear talks, with Washington offering direct negotiations only if Iran accepts zero uranium enrichment. Tehran rejected the demand, saying it violates its rights under the NPT and vowed not to bow to pressure. Tensions persist after recent Iran-Israel conflict and the reinstatement of […]
A tragic Jet accident unfolded in Ankara when a jet went down soon after taking off, claiming 8 lives. Among the victims was Libya’s military chief Ali, along with four officers. Preliminary findings suggest a technical malfunction caused the crash, sending shockwaves across Libya’s defense establishment and prompting further probe by authorities.
Over 15 lakh taxpayers have filed revised returns for assessment year 2025-26, the Income Tax Department said. Its NUDGE campaign flags wrongful deduction claims. Over 21 lakh updated returns yielded ₹2,500 crore in taxes. Taxpayers can revise ITRs till December 31, 2025 and changes after January 1 will require filing updated returns to avoid further […]