India Archives - Page 142 of 319

31 Dec

ED Attaches ₹150 Crore London Property Linked to S Kumars Bank Fraud Case

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiabank fraud, Enforcement Directorate, money laundering, Nitin Kasliwal, S Kumars Nationwide

New Delhi, December 31, 2025: The Enforcement Directorate has provisionally attached an immovable property valued at ₹150 crore near Buckingham Palace in London as part of its probe into an alleged bank loan fraud and money laundering case involving textile major S Kumars Nationwide Ltd and its former chairman and managing director, Nitin Kasliwal. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the federal agency said the attachment was carried out under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The property, described as high-value real estate, is held under the beneficial ownership of Kasliwal and his family members. According to the ED,…

31 Dec

India Successfully Tests Pralay Missiles, Strengthening Indigenous Strike Capability

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaDRDO, India missile test, indigenous defence technology, Pralay missile

New Delhi, December 31, 2025—India on Wednesday successfully conducted back-to-back test-firings of its indigenously developed Pralay missiles from the Odisha coast, reinforcing the country’s growing prowess in advanced missile technology. The launches were carried out by the Defence Research and Development Organisation as part of user evaluation trials aimed at assessing the system’s operational performance. The Ministry of Defence said both missiles met all mission parameters and accurately followed their designated trajectories. Data gathered through tracking sensors confirmed that the tests achieved their intended objectives, demonstrating consistency, precision and reliability under simulated operational conditions. Pralay is a short-range, quasi-ballistic missile…

31 Dec

Centre Bans High-Dose Nimesulide Tablets Over Health Risks, Restricts Oral Formulations Above 100 mg

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaDrugs and Cosmetics Act, health ministry notification, nimesulide ban, painkiller regulation

New Delhi, December 31, 2025— The central government has imposed an immediate nationwide ban on the manufacture, sale and distribution of oral nimesulide tablets containing doses above 100 mg, citing serious concerns related to public health and patient safety. The decision, taken under Section 26A of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, comes amid growing scrutiny over the safety profile of the widely used painkiller. According to an official notification issued by the health ministry, oral formulations of nimesulide exceeding the 100 mg limit, including immediate-release tablets, have been found to pose potential risks to human health. Nimesulide, a non-steroidal…

31 Dec

Low Visibility Causes Major Flight Disruptions at Delhi Airport

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingDelhi Airport

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) faced severe operational challenges on Wednesday as dense fog and reduced visibility led to widespread flight disruptions. A total of 148 flights were cancelled, while more than 150 flights experienced delays, authorities said. The cancellations included 78 arriving and 70 departing flights. Additionally, two flights had to be diverted to other airports due to the poor visibility. IGIA, operated by Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL), manages roughly 1,300 flight movements daily, making the disruption significant for travelers. In a morning update on X, DIAL confirmed that visibility was slowly improving,…

31 Dec

60 Injured in Loco Train Collision at Chamoli Hydroelectric Project Tunnel

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingChamoli

Chamoli (Rajeev Sharma): Around 60 people were injured when a loco train carrying workers collided with a goods train inside the Pipalkoti tunnel of the Vishnugad-Pipalkoti Hydroelectric Project in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, officials confirmed. Chamoli District Magistrate Gaurav Kumar said the accident occurred late Tuesday evening, involving 109 people, most of whom were project workers. “The train has been evacuated, and the condition of all injured is currently stable,” he added. Authorities explained that one train was transporting personnel while the other was carrying construction materials inside the tunnel, which is part of the hydroelectric project being developed by THDC…

31 Dec

Heavy Fog and Toxic Air Bring Delhi-NCR to a Standstill

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingDelhi

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): A thick blanket of fog coupled with dangerously polluted air disrupted normal life across Delhi and the National Capital Region on Wednesday morning, slowing traffic, delaying transport services, and causing inconvenience to thousands of commuters. Visibility dropped sharply in several parts of Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh, making early travel hazardous. In areas such as Indirapuram in Ghaziabad, central Noida near the Botanical Garden Metro station, and the Akshardham belt in east Delhi, roads and buildings were barely visible through the haze. Vehicles moved cautiously with headlights on, while commuters reported longer-than-usual travel times across the…

31 Dec

New Delhi Pushes Back Against Mediation Narrative Amid Fresh Questions on Beijing’s Involvement

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Trending, World NewsChina

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): India has once again rejected claims that any foreign power played a role in defusing the recent military escalation with Pakistan, asserting that the situation was brought under control through direct talks between the two armies. Officials in New Delhi said the confrontation, which lasted four days, came to an end after Pakistan’s military leadership reached out following substantial setbacks along the frontier. According to the Indian side, Pakistan’s Director General of Military Operations contacted his Indian counterpart, leading to a mutual decision to cease all hostilities across land, air, and maritime domains starting May 10.…

30 Dec

PM Modi Urges Mission-Mode Reforms to Drive Viksit Bharat Vision Ahead of Union Budget

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaeconomic reforms, Narendra Modi, NITI Aayog, Union Budget 2026-27, Viksit Bharat 2047

New Delhi, December 30, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called for mission-mode reforms across multiple sectors to sustain long-term economic growth and realise the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047. Interacting with a group of eminent economists and experts at NITI Aayog ahead of the Union Budget 2026–27, the Prime Minister underlined the need for world-class capabilities and deeper global integration. The discussion was held on the theme ‘Aatmanirbharta and Structural Transformation: Agenda for Viksit Bharat’. Modi stressed that India’s policy-making and budgeting processes must remain firmly aligned with the long-term national vision for 2047. He also emphasised…

30 Dec

EC Revises Schedule for Special Voter Roll Revision in Uttar Pradesh, Draft List on January 6

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaElection Commission, Special Intensive Revision, Uttar Pradesh voter list

Lucknow, December 30, 2025: The Election Commission has revised the timeline for the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Uttar Pradesh, with the draft voter list now set to be published on January 6, 2026, and the final list scheduled for release on March 6, the state’s Chief Electoral Officer Navdeep Rinwa said on Tuesday. Announcing the updated schedule, Rinwa said the period for filing claims and objections will run from January 6 to February 6. He added that the notice stage, disposal of claims and objections, and decisions on enumeration forms will continue until February 27, following…

30 Dec

Bangladesh: Ansar Member Shot Dead by Colleague at Factory in Mymensingh, Accused Arrested

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsAnsar member, Bajendra Biswas, Bangladesh, factory incident, Mymensingh shooting

Mymensingh (Bangladesh): A member of the Ansar force was killed after being shot by his colleague at a garment factory in Bhaluka upazila of Mymensingh district, local media reported on Tuesday. The deceased has been identified as Bajendra Biswas, 40, an Ansar member posted at Sultana Sweaters Limited in the Mehrabari area. The accused, fellow Ansar member Noman Mia, has been arrested following the incident, according to RTV Online. Confirming the incident, Monindra Nath, Acting Secretary General of the Bangladesh Hindu Buddha Christian Unity Council, told sources over the phone that the shooting had taken place on Monday evening. According…