Top News of the Day: India, Sri Lanka decide to ramp up defence, energy, trade ties; Congress amended Constitution to help family, says Sitharaman in Rajya Sabha, and more
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Top News of the Day: India, Sri Lanka decide to ramp up defence, energy, trade ties; Congress amended Constitution to help family, says Sitharaman in Rajya Sabha, and more
India, Sri Lanka decide to ramp up defence, energy, trade ties
India and Sri Lanka Monday (December 16, 2024) adopted a futuristic vision to expand their partnership, resolved to soon conclude a defence cooperation pact and decided to ramp up energy ties by establishing electricity grid connectivity and multi-product petroleum pipelines. India and Sri Lanka Monday (December 16, 2024) adopted a futuristic vision to expand their partnership, resolved to soon conclude a defence cooperation pact and decided to ramp up energy ties by establishing electricity grid connectivity and multi-product petroleum pipelines.
Congress anti-women, amended Constitution to help family: Nirmala Sitharaman in Rajya Sabha
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday (December 16, 2024) said the Congress party carried out major amendments to the Constitution to brazenly help the “family” and the “dynasty”. She also termed the Congress party as “anti-women” for not passing the Women’s Reservation Bill under pressure of its coalition partners.
GRAP III restrictions back in Delhi as air quality dips; schools to go hybrid for up to class V
The Centre’s air quality panel for Delhi-NCR on Monday (December 16, 2024) invoked restrictive measures under stage III of the air pollution control plan amid a sharp dip in air quality due to unfavourable meteorological conditions. Delhi’s AQI stood at 367 at 2 p.m. Poor air quality, caused by unfavourable weather conditions, often persists from November to January.
Wholesale food inflation cooled to 8.9% in November from 25-month high of 11.6%
Bengaluru commuters demand platform screen doors for safety, but high costs and engineering challenges hinder implementation on existing metro routes.
Madras HC to hear appeals on December 12 regarding the lighting of Mahadeepam at Thirupparankundram temple.
N. Ram warns that hate politics threatens India’s democracy, urging the South to remain a bastion against these forces.
Nanjil Sampath joins Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, revitalizing his political career after six years away from party politics.
D.K. Shivakumar announces that five Blue Line stations will open once construction is completed, enhancing Bengaluru's airport connectivity.
Russia begins fuel shipments for Kudankulam's third reactor, enhancing efficiency and extending operational cycles for the nuclear power project.
Supreme Court urges governments to simplify administration, warning that excessive rules may lead to judicial review and citizen burdens.
Trinamool MP Shatabdi Roy's remarks on Bangla-speaking deportations spark protests in Lok Sabha, igniting a heated political debate.
Sunali Khatun returns to India with her son after six months in Bangladesh, following Supreme Court intervention.
Warangal will be developed on the lines of Hyderabad, says Revanth
Three-tier security measures and traffic restrictions are in place for the India-South Africa ODI match in Vizag.
A seven-year-old girl dies from severe dengue shock syndrome in Bengaluru, highlighting the challenges faced by migrant families in healthcare access.
DGP reviews security arrangements for Global Summit