Maharashtra government will take strict action against the sale of gutkha, pan masala, and drugs near schools and colleges. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said cases are being registered, and MCOCA will be amended to target habitual offenders. Existing laws are weak, so stricter provisions are planned to curb illegal trade and protect students.
Shah Rukh Khan became the only Indian on The New York Times’ “67 Most Stylish People of 2025.” His Met Gala debut, dressed by Sabyasachi Mukherjee, featured a custom wool coat and gold Bengal Tiger cane. The list celebrates global figures shaping culture and fashion, highlighting SRK’s timeless style and international influence.
Delhi has many great picnic spots. Lodhi Garden offers calm lawns and old tombs. Sunder Nursery has flowers and a peaceful lake. Garden of Five Senses features art and quiet paths. India Gate Lawns are lively and fun. Yamuna Biodiversity Park is full of birds. Deer Park & Hauz Khas Lake are perfect for walking […]
To keep your gut healthy and prevent constipation, consume 5–8 raisins before bed, as they aid digestion. Include fiber-rich foods like whole grains, oats, porridge, and leafy greens in your evening meal. Additionally, drink a glass of warm water first thing in the morning to promote natural bowel movements.
LoP Rahul Gandhi, speaking in the Lok Sabha during the SIR debate, accused the RSS of trying to control key institutions like the Election Commission, ED, and CBI. He claimed the EC is colluding with those in power to influence elections. Rahul emphasized that India’s strength lies in the votes of its 1.4 billion people.
Bigg Boss 19 concluded on December 7 with Gaurav Khanna winning the trophy. He also emerged as the season’s highest-paid contestant, earning Rs 17.5 lakh weekly for 15 weeks, totaling Rs 2.63 crore including prize money. Runner-up was Farrhana Bhatt, followed by Pranit More, Tanya Mittal, and Amaal Mallik.
Parliament was informed that six major domestic airlines employ 13,989 pilots, with Air India (6,350), Air India Express (1,592), and IndiGo (5,085) leading. Akasa, SpiceJet, and Alliance Air have 466, 385, and 111 pilots respectively. DGCA oversees 40 flying training organisations, ensuring compliance with ICAO standards and conducting regular safety audits.
Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya condemned paparazzi for taking inappropriate photos of his partner, Mahieka Sharma, at a Bandra restaurant. He urged the media to respect women’s privacy and dignity, calling such actions cheap sensationalism. Pandya appreciated the media’s work but stressed that personal boundaries must be honored.
AP Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan will meet Panchayat Raj and Rural Development employees tomorrow at the CK Convention Hall in Mangalagiri. The session, titled ‘Mata-Manthi’, will bring together around 2,000 staff members from various districts. Pawan will provide guidance to enhance services and listen to employees’ concerns to improve efficiency in the department.
AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi in the Lok Sabha said linking patriotism to any religion violates constitutional principles and fuels social division. Speaking on 150 years of Vande Mataram, he stressed that the Constitution guarantees equal rights, liberty of thought and belief, and the State belongs to all citizens, not a single religion.
AP CM Chandrababu reviewed the functioning of the Revenue Department, directing officials to reverify 5,74,908 acres of assigned lands converted to freehold under the previous govt. The meeting covered key issues including 22A matters, PGRS, land re-surveys, and issuance of income and caste certificates. Top revenue officials took part in the review.
Saltwater batteries use salt-based electrolytes, not rare lithium. They are safer and non-flammable. These batteries also use cheaper, abundant materials. Current energy density is lower than lithium-ion. This limits their use in electric vehicles for now. They are promising for home inverters and grid storage, especially in cost-sensitive markets like India.
Day 2 of TG Rising Global Summit brought significant pharma-sector investments. Hetero Formulations committed ₹1,800 crore, Bharat Biotech CRDMO ₹1,000 crore, and Aurobindo Pharma ₹2,000 crore. Granules India pledged ₹1,200 crore, while a major biological vaccine project secured ₹4,000 crore. These investments mark a big boost to TGs life sciences ecosystem.
Nagpur police are investigating the suicide of 29-year-old kabaddi player Kiran Suraj Dadhe, who reportedly consumed poison after her husband, Swapnil Lambghare, failed to provide a promised job and allegedly harassed her. Kiran had filed for divorce and saved threatening messages as evidence. A case under BNS Section 108 has been registered.
A major fire in a seven-storey building in Jakarta killed more than 20 people and injured several others. The blaze started on the first floor around midday and quickly spread upward. The building houses Terra Drone Indonesia. Firefighters battled for hours, rescuing people and removing bodies, while the cause of the fire is still being […]