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A storm in Boulder County, USA, caused minor disruptions at the National Institute of Standards and Technology, slightly affecting official timekeeping. As a result, Universal Coordinated Time is running 4.8 microseconds slower. This difference is negligible, considering a human blink takes about 350,000 microseconds, and has no significant impact on daily life.
Chhattisgarh ACB alleged Chaitanya Baghel received Rs 200-250 crore in the state’s liquor scam during Bhupesh Baghel’s tenure. It also said that he helped to protect an excise extortion syndicate at higher levels. A 3,800-page supplementary chargesheet names him as accused in the Rs 3,000-crore case, with 8 chargesheets filed so far overall.
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, led by PM Modi, approved the premature repatriation of NIA Director General Sadanand Vasant Date to his Maharashtra cadre with immediate effect. The 1990-batch IPS officer, hailed as a 26/11 hero, is the frontrunner to become Maharashtra DGP as incumbent Rashmi Shukla’s tenure ends soon.
Delhi Police registered an FIR against Air India Express pilot Virendra Sejwal at IGI Airport for allegedly assaulting passenger Ankit Diwan at Terminal 1, after Diwan shared a video and claimed a dispute over staff skipping security queues. FIR cites BNS Sections 115, 126, and 351. The Aviation Ministry ordered a probe, and Air India […]
The BMC election alliance announcement has been postponed, now expected tomorrow, Dec 24. Sources say the delay is due to ongoing discussions over contentious seats. The proposed seat-sharing gives a major opposition faction a significant share, with remaining seats for the potential ally, while leaders debate tough constituencies neither party wants.
Rahul Gandhi said India’s electoral system and key institutions like the CBI and ED have been weaponized to favor the BJP while addressing Berlin’s Hertie School. He claimed the BJP treats institutions as its own, enjoys vastly greater funding, and uses state power against opponents, leaving democratic checks weakened. The BJP rejected the remarks.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will meet Sri Lanka’s top leadership today as PM Modi’s special envoy. The visit coincides with Sri Lanka’s reconstruction after Cyclone Ditwah. The MEA said the talks highlight India’s Neighbourhood First Policy and are part of Operation Sagar Bandhu, launched to support relief and recovery efforts following the cyclone.
Delhi-NCR and much of north India will continue to experience intense cold and fog today, the IMD said. Dense fog is likely till Dec 27, affecting night and early morning visibility. Delhi’s minimum temperature is expected at 10°C, Gurugram at 8°C and Noida at 12°C. Flight disruptions may persist, after over 500 delays at IGIA […]
Bharat Biotech has revealed plans to bring MTBVac, a new vaccine aimed at preventing tuberculosis in India. The company has successfully completed two phases of clinical trials and is now preparing for the 3rd phase, expected to commence in early 2026. MTBVac represents a key step forward in the fight against TB in the country.
The Election Commission will publish draft electoral rolls for Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh today, following a house-to-house verification that identified missing, duplicate, or deceased voters. Part of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), the exercise ensures accurate, updated voter lists. Final rolls for Chhattisgarh will be released on February 21, 2026.
A Mexican Navy Beechcraft King Air 350i on a medical mission crashed into Galveston Bay, killing at least five people, including a two-year-old, US and Mexican authorities reported. The aircraft, carrying a young patient and seven others, went down near Galveston, about 50 miles southeast of Houston, prompting a large-scale search-and-rescue operation.
Andhra Pradesh has emerged as the leading state in sending students overseas, according to a NITI Aayog report. The number of students studying abroad rose from 46,818 in 2016 to 62,771 in 2018, before dropping to 35,614 in 2020 due to the Covid pandemic. Despite the decline, Andhra Pradesh continues to top the list nationally.
AP Chandrababu is scheduled to arrive in Tirupati today ahead of the Indian Science Conference, which will take place from tomorrow until the 29th. During his tour, he will inaugurate the newly constructed District Police Office in Tirupati. Elaborate security arrangements have been put in place by the state police for the Chief Minister’s tour.
ISRO is preparing for another milestone mission, with the countdown for the Bluebird Block-2 satellite scheduled to start at 8:54 am today. The LVM3-M6 launcher will take off from Sriharikota tomorrow at the same time, placing the satellite into orbit within 15 minutes. Ahead of launch, ISRO Chief Narayanan offered prayers at temples in Sullurpet […]
The US has suspended leases for five East Coast offshore wind farms, citing national security over potential radar interference. Shares of Orsted, Vestas, and Dominion Energy fell sharply. The move, part of ongoing restrictions under the Trump administration, adds to legal and operational challenges for the struggling US offshore wind industry.