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India Shuts Dhaka Visa Centre After Security Threats, Raises Concerns With Bangladesh Government
New Delhi | December 17, 2025 India on Wednesday suspended operations at the Indian Visa Application Centre (IVAC) in Dhaka, citing serious security concerns following threats from extremist elements and provocative statements by Bangladeshi political leaders. The decision reflects rising diplomatic tension between the two neighbours amid a deteriorating security environment in Bangladesh. The IVAC, located at Jamuna Future Park in Dhaka and considered the capital’s main hub for Indian visa...
Indian Railways Revises Chart Timings, Lets Passengers Check Ticket Status Up to 10 Hours Before Departure
New Delhi | December 17, 2025 Indian Railways has announced a major passenger-friendly change that will allow travellers to know their train ticket reservation status much earlier than before. The Railway Board has revised the reservation chart preparation schedule, enabling passengers to check whether their tickets are confirmed, waitlisted or cancelled up to 10 hours before a train’s scheduled departure. The decision is aimed at reducing last-minute uncertainty and stress, particularly...
Priyanka Gandhi Leads Parliament Protest Against G Ram G Bill, Calls Move to Replace MGNREGA a Threat to Rural Jobs
New Delhi | December 16, 2025 Senior Congress leader and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday led a strong protest in Parliament against the Centre’s move to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) with a new law, saying the proposed Bill weakens the right to employment for rural citizens and must be withdrawn. The protest took place on the Parliament premises, where Congress leaders held up photographs of Mahatma Gandhi, after whom the rural job...
President Droupadi Murmu Leads Nation in Honouring Fallen Heroes on Vijay Diwas
New Delhi | December 16, 2025 President Droupadi Murmu paid heartfelt tributes to India’s brave soldiers on Monday as the nation observed Vijay Diwas, marking the historic victory of the Indian Armed Forces in the 1971 war. The day is remembered every year to honour the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of the soldiers whose efforts led to a decisive military triumph and the creation of Bangladesh. In a message shared on social media platform X, President Murmu expressed deep respect for...
IndiGo Issues Travel Advisory as Winter Fog Disrupts Flight Operations in North India
New Delhi | December 16, 2025 IndiGo Airlines has issued a travel advisory for passengers flying across northern India, cautioning that early morning fog during the winter season may cause slower flight movements and potential delays. The advisory comes amid ongoing disruptions at major airports, including Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in Delhi, as dense fog reduces visibility and affects flight schedules. In its statement, IndiGo noted that winter mornings in the northern region...