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Jaishankar Visits Cyclone-Hit Sri Lanka, Holds Talks as Reconstruction Efforts Gather Pace
Colombo, December 23: India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar arrived in Sri Lanka on Monday for a key diplomatic visit as the island nation works to recover from the widespread destruction caused by Cyclone Ditwah. The visit comes at a critical time when Sri Lanka is focusing on rebuilding damaged infrastructure and supporting communities affected by the disaster. Jaishankar landed in Colombo in the evening and was received by Sri Lanka’s Deputy Tourism Minister Ruwan Ranasinghe....
Barmer Students Arrested Over Remark on District Collector Tina Dabi During Fee Protest; Sit-In Ensues at Police Station
Barmer, December 22: A protest against a college fee hike in Barmer district, Rajasthan, turned into a political controversy after student leaders were arrested by police over remarks made about District Collector Tina Dabi. The arrests prompted a sit-in by women students at the Kotwali police station, raising questions about freedom of expression, civic concerns, and law-and-order management in the area. The incident began outside Multanmal Bhikhchand Chhajed Women’s College, where students...
Institutional Investments in Indian Real Estate to Cross $10 Billion in 2025, Led by Offices and Bengaluru: Report
New Delhi, December 22, 2025 Institutional investments in Indian real estate are set to surpass $10 billion in 2025, according to a report released on Monday, marking the second consecutive year of record-breaking performance. The projected total of $10.4 billion, across 77 transactions, represents a 17 percent increase over 2024’s $8.9 billion, highlighting continued investor confidence in India’s property market. The report by JLL also notes that platform commitments for gradual deployment...
India Clears Landmark Law Allowing Private Firms Into Nuclear Power Sector, Sparking Safety Debate
NEW DELHI, India, Dec 22 India’s Parliament has approved a major new law that opens the country’s tightly regulated civil nuclear power sector to private companies, marking a significant shift in energy policy as the nation looks to expand clean power and reduce its dependence on fossil fuels. The legislation was passed by the lower house of Parliament on Wednesday and cleared by the upper house on Thursday. It now awaits formal approval from the Indian president, a step that is largely...
Delhi Grapples with Cold Wave, Dense Fog and Near-Severe Air Pollution
New Delhi, Dec 21, 2025 Delhi and the National Capital Region are experiencing a harsh winter day as cold wave conditions combine with severe air pollution and dense fog, causing disruptions across the city. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) was 390 on Sunday morning, slightly improved from 398 the previous day, but still in the “very poor” category and on the verge of reaching “severe.” Certain areas reported even worse pollution....
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