Category: National
Parliament Clears Major Tobacco Tax Hike — Cigarette Prices to Jump as India Tightens Anti-Smoking Push
Revised excise law slaps value-based levy of ₹2,700–₹11,000 per 1,000 sticks, following WHO-backed public health recommendations Dateline: New Delhi | December 9, 2025, Asia/Kolkata Summary: [more…]
Bhopal Metro’s Orange Line to Launch December 13 — A New Chapter for Urban Transit in Madhya Pradesh
First phase offers 7.3-km route between Subhash Nagar and AIIMS; free rides planned week-long, boosting commuting ease and signalling growing metro expansion beyond metros Dateline: [more…]
Blue Economy Initiative: India Eyes Oceans as Next Growth Engine
Government positions ocean resources, marine energy and deep-sea research at centre of future economic strategy Dateline: New Delhi | December 9, 2025, Asia/Kolkata Summary: In [more…]
India Launches National Anti-Cybercrime Acceleration Drive After Surge in Digital Fraud Complaints
Sharp rise in financial scams, identity theft, and AI-powered fraud triggers coordinated enforcement push as digital transactions hit record highs Dateline: New Delhi | December [more…]
India Launches Nationwide School Nutrition Upgrade for 2026 Amid Rising Childhood Anemia Concerns
Reinforced meal standards, fortified grains, health screening drives, and hygiene audits to be rolled out across government schools Dateline: New Delhi | December 7, 2025 [more…]
India Announces Emergency Air Quality Stabilisation Measures as Northern Cities Face Severe Pollution Spike
New restrictions, rapid-response monitoring, and health advisories rolled out as AQI levels remain hazardous across NCR and adjoining states Dateline: New Delhi | December 7, [more…]
India’s GST Revenue Hits New All-Time High in December, Signalling Strong Economic Momentum
Record monthly collection reflects rising consumption, improved compliance, and expanding business activity across sectors Dateline: New Delhi | December 7, 2025 Summary: India’s Goods and [more…]
Massive PAN-India Drug Trafficking Syndicate Busted in Multi-State Operation
Over 150 arrests, large-scale narcotics seizures, and exposure of deep supply chains mark one of India’s biggest anti-drug crackdowns this year Dateline: New Delhi | [more…]
India Issues Nationwide Heatwave Preparedness Advisory for 2026 After Unseasonal Temperature Spikes Raise Alarm
Winter-month heat surges across northern, central, and southern India prompt coordinated government response ahead of a potentially severe summer Dateline: New Delhi | December 7, [more…]
India Unveils Stronger Road Safety Enforcement Framework After Surge in Winter Highway Accidents
New 2026 national strategy focuses on stricter enforcement, AI-based monitoring, and coordinated state action following alarming rise in cold-season crashes Dateline: New Delhi | December [more…]