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Severe Winter Tightens Grip Across North India as Delhi Sees Coldest December Day, Schools Shut in UP and Timings Changed in Patna
New Delhi, Dec 20: Winter conditions intensified across large parts of north and central India on Thursday, with biting cold, dense fog, and snowfall forecasts disrupting daily life. Delhi recorded its coldest December day of the season so far, while several districts in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar announced changes to school schedules amid warnings from the India Meteorological Department (IMD). According to the IMD, cold wave conditions are expected to persist over the next few days, accompanied...
Winter Session Ends on Warm Note as PM Modi and Priyanka Gandhi Share Light Conversation at Parliament Tea Meet
New Delhi, Dec 20: The Winter Session of Parliament, which saw frequent clashes between the government and the Opposition, concluded on a rare and cordial note on Friday as leaders from across party lines gathered for the customary tea meeting hosted by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. The informal interaction, held after the session’s conclusion, offered a moment of warmth and conversation beyond political differences. Among the many interactions that caught attention was a friendly exchange between...
35% of Restaurants in India Consider Leaving Food Delivery Apps Amid Rising Commissions, Survey Finds
New Delhi, Dec 19, 2025: A recent nationwide survey has revealed that around 35 per cent of restaurants in India would quit food delivery apps if given the choice, highlighting growing concerns over commissions, operational pressures, and profitability. Conducted by the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) and sponsored by Prosus, the study also emphasizes why a majority of restaurants continue to use these platforms despite challenges. Food delivery apps have become an essential...
Parliament Clears G RAM G Bill to Replace MGNREGA Amid Fierce Opposition Protests and Walkouts
New Delhi, December 19: Parliament on Thursday passed the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Employment and Livelihood Mission (Rural) Bill, widely referred to as the G RAM G Bill, paving the way for the replacement of the two-decade-old Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). The Bill was cleared amid intense protests, slogan-shouting, and walkouts by Opposition parties in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. The legislation promises 125 days of guaranteed wage employment...
Delhi Bars Entry of Non-BS VI Vehicles, Fuel Denied Without Pollution Certificate as Anti-Pollution Drive Begins
New Delhi – December 18, 2025 In a major step to curb rising air pollution, the Delhi government has enforced strict vehicle restrictions from Thursday, barring the entry of vehicles that do not meet BS-VI emission standards into the national capital. As part of the new measures, fuel stations across Delhi will also refuse fuel to vehicles that do not carry a valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate. The move comes into effect amid worsening air quality in Delhi and neighbouring regions...
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