Morning Digest | India to send 20,000 MT of wheat to Afghanistan via Chabahar; V-P Dhankhar appoints own staff on House Committees, and more
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India to send 20,000 MT of wheat to Afghanistan via Chabahar
India will send its next consignment of wheat as aid to Afghanistan under the Taliban regime via Chabahar, the MEA announced on Tuesday. The decision, that was announced at the first meeting of the India-Central Asia Joint Working Group (JWG) on Afghanistan in Delhi, came after the agreement with Pakistan to extend for sending the wheat over the land route expired, and talks on extending the time have failed to proceed.
Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar appoints his staff on Standing Committees
Eight members of personal staff of Vice-President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar have been appointed to 20 committees that come under the ambit of the Upper house as per an order released by the Rajya Sabha secretariat on Tuesday, raising eyebrows, since there is no past precedent of personal staff working on the committees.
Cattle smuggling case | Delhi court sends TMC's Anubrata Mondal to ED custody till March 10
A Delhi court on Wednesday sent TMC leader Anubrata Mondal to ED custody till March 10 in an alleged money laundering case related to West Bengal cattle smuggling case.
Adani Group powering BJP’s electoral fortunes at the expense of Indian consumers, says Congress
Elephant collapses and dies at Kochi temple festival; post-mortem scheduled to determine cause of death.
BWSSB invites tenders to supply ultra-pure treated water to Peenya Industrial Area, enhancing sustainability and efficiency for industries.
East Bengal FC dominates Nita FA 5-0, securing the top position in the Indian Women's League standings.
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin receives a warm welcome in Tiruchi during his “Samathuva Nadaipayanam” event, causing traffic disruptions.
Cyberabad police register 53 cases against illegal Chinese manja sellers in 2025, warning of serious risks to riders and wildlife.
A motorist was killed when a lorry overturned while fleeing police in Tirupattur; two arrests made in connection.
The Irrigation Consultative Committee of the Bhadra Command Area Development Authority (CADA), which met on Friday, resolved to release Bhadra waters for summer cultivation through the left bank canal from Saturday, January 3, and through the right bank canal from January 8.
A portion of the Panjapur integrated market in Tiruchi is set to open by January, featuring around 100 shops.
Krishnagiri District convenes Mental Health Monitoring Committee to assess treatment facilities and discuss rehabilitation strategies for the mentally ill.
TTD utilizes AI-driven technology to streamline crowd management, significantly reducing wait times for devotees during Vaikuntha Ekadasi festivities.
The Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) launched a drive to collect property tax by physically inspecting properties on Friday.
Southern Railway to soon issue a tender for the Athipattu to Gummidipoondi track doubling project, enhancing rail capacity and speed.
Water level in Mullaperiyar dam on Friday stood at 131.80 feet (the maximum permissible level is 142 ft.) with inflow of 429 cusecs and a discharge of 1,000 cusecs.