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Assam: CM distributes seed capital cheques to women beneficiaries of Boko Chhaygaon Assembly constituency
Guwahati, December 31: To strengthen the foundation for an Atmanirbhar Assam powered by empowered women, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday distributed financial assistance of Rs 10,000 to each of the 33,861 women entrepreneurs of Boko-Chaygaon assembly constituency.
MP: CM Mohan Yadav meets people hospitalised after consuming contaminated water in Indore
Indore, December 31: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday met people who were undergoing treatment after falling ill due to alleged consumption of contaminated water in Indore.
China ends exercise Justice Mission 2025 around Taiwan
Beijing, December 31: The Chinese PLA Eastern Theatre Command completed the "Justice Mission 2025" Drills around Taiwan, the official press account of China's armed forces said on Wednesday.
"Reunification of our motherland unstoppable": Chinese President Xi Jinping's New Year message as drills around Taiwan end
Beijing, December 31: In a strong message on New Year's eve, Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday said, "reunification of our motherland, a trend of the times, is unstoppable", hours after the Chinese PLA Eastern Theatre Command completed "Justice Mission 2025" Drills around Taiwan.
Will not tolerate intimidation of electoral officers engaged in SIR in Bengal: ECI
Kolkata, Dec 31: The Election Commission of India on Wednesday said it will not tolerate any intimidation of electoral officers, including Electoral Registration Officers, Assistant Electoral Registration Officers, Booth-Level Officers and election observers engaged in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision exercise in West Bengal.
Water contamination crisis: CM Mohan Yadav meets hospitalised victims in Indore
Indore, Dec 31: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav visited Indore on Wednesday evening and met people hospitalised after falling ill due to consumption of contaminated drinking water, officials said.
How rural women in Chhattisgarh's Sarkada achieved financial independence
Sarkada, Gariaband, Dec 31 The Lakhpati Didi Scheme, launched by the Central Government, is emerging as a powerful initiative. This scheme is empowering rural women by making them financially independent.
CAG K Sanjay Murthy releases second edition of Publication on State Finances 2023-24
New Delhi, December 31: The Comptroller and Auditor General of India, K Sanjay Murthy, released the second edition of the Publication on State Finances 2023-24 here today. Building on the first edition, this publication presents a consolidated, audited overview of the finances of all 28 States, which will enable inter-State and inter-temporal analysis over a 10-year period from 2014-15 to 2023-24.
Centre releases over Rs 224 crore to empower rural local bodies in Chhattisgarh
New Delhi, Dec 31: The Central government on Wednesday released Rs 224.5762 crore for Panchayati Raj Institutions and Rural Local Bodies in Chhattisgarh as the first instalment of Untied Grants of the financial year 2025-26 under the 15th Finance Commission.
Abhinav Shukla reflects on his '15,801 days of life on planet Earth', shares lessons that shaped him
Mumbai, Dec 31: As the world bid goodbye to 2025, actor Abhinav Shukla, who recently counted the exact number of days he has spent on planet Earth, shared the key life lessons he has learned over the years.
Uttarakhand: CM Dhami extends New Year greetings; Shares goals accomplished during the year
Dehradun, December 31: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami extended his heartiest New Year 2026 greetings to all the people of the state on Wednesday.
India Post, SIDBI join hands to verify informal micro enterprises on Udyam assist platform
New Delhi, Dec 31: The Department of Posts has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Small Industries Development Bank of India to verify informal micro enterprises registered on the Udyam Assist Platform, Ministry of Communications said on Wednesday.
Indian economy remains sound amid persistent global challenges: RBI
New Delhi, December 31: India's economy continues to grow strongly on the back of robust domestic demand, despite persistent global challenges, according to the Financial Stability Report of the Reserve Bank of India.
BJP ally TMP urges Centre to enact anti-racial law to protect Northeast people
Agartala, Dec 31: The Tipra Motha Party, a junior ally of the ruling BJP in Tripura, on Wednesday urged the Central government to immediately enact a comprehensive anti-racial law to safeguard people from the Northeast residing in different parts of the country.
Telangana releases Rs 713 crore to clear pending employee bills for December
Hyderabad, Dec 31: The Telangana government has released Rs 713 crore towards pending bills payable to government employees in the state for December.
Ireland raises alarm over China's expanding influence in universities
Dharamshala, December 31: Ireland's security establishment has issued a rare and pointed warning over the potential risks posed by academic and research engagement with China, signalling growing unease about foreign influence within the country's higher education sector.
India notifies first set of guidelines under export promotion mission, focuses on market access and MSMEs
New Delhi, December 31: The government today notified the first set of guidelines under its newly conceived export promotion mission, with an initial focus on market access initiatives, a senior government official from the ministry of commerce said, outlining a wide-ranging framework aimed at easing trade finance constraints, expanding global reach and supporting micro, small and medium exporters.
Stranger Things 5 episode 8 is a "masterpiece," will reveal Vecna's back story, says producer
Washington, DC, December 31: The highly awaited sci-fi series 'Stranger Things 5' is set to bring big answers and strong emotions for fans across the world.
From shell to soil: India's urban local bodies recycle coconut waste into economic, environmental gains
New Delhi, December 31: Once a stubborn by-product of consumption, waste became an ever-growing challenge with rising populations and rapid urbanisation. Answering the call of the Swachh Bharat Mission, India flipped the script: under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and SBM-U leadership, waste is no longer a problem but a resource, transformed into products and revenue.
Retirement tops Indian household's priorities, but readiness slumps: Survey
New Delhi, December 31: The new retirement landscape of India is undergoing a significant transformation as households pivot from long-term wealth creation toward immediate financial survival.
Pinarayi Vijayan, Siddaramaiah attend 93rd Sivagiri Pilgrimage in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, December 31: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday attended the 93rd Sivagiri Pilgrimage at the Sivagiri Mutt in Varkala.
Korean won posts record low annual average against US dollar in 2025
Seoul, Dec 31: The local currency posted its weakest annual average against the US dollar ever this year, data showed on Wednesday, amid political turmoil and increased overseas stock investments by local investors.
Pakistan faces urgent population challenge as it heads into 2026: UN agency
Islamabad, December 31: The United Nations Population Fund has warned that as Pakistan moves into 2026 as the world's fifth most populous country, mounting pressures from rapid population growth, high fertility rates, entrenched gender inequality and increasing climate vulnerability have heightened the urgency of addressing population dynamics, Dawn reported.
China continues 'Justice Mission 2025' drills around Taiwan, showcases joint blockade capability
Beijing, December 31: The Chinese People's Liberation Army Eastern Theater Command continued its "Justice Mission 2025" military drills around Taiwan Island for a second consecutive day on December 30, involving naval, air and ground forces in what it described as a demonstration of joint operational and blockade capabilities.
Average mainboard IPO size in India jumps to Rs 1,570 cr in last 5 years, globally India leads in equity issuance: Report
Mumbai, December 31: The average size of mainboard initial public offerings in India has increased sharply over the last five years, highlighting a structural shift in the country's capital markets, according to a report by Pantomath Group.
Andhra CM Naidu extends New Year 2026 greetings to NTR Bharosa pension beneficiaries, says over ₹50,000 crore spent on pensions
Amaravati, December 31: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday extended New Year 2026 greetings to lakhs of beneficiaries of the NTR Bharosa Pension scheme, describing the pension programme as the most satisfying welfare initiative of his government.
J-K: Six flights at Srinagar Airport cancelled due to adverse weather conditions, operational issues
Srinagar, December 31: A total of six arrivals and departure flights at Srinagar Airport in Jammu and Kashmir were cancelled on Wednesday due to adverse weather conditions and operational issues, airport authorities said.
Russia reaffirms opposition to any form of 'Taiwan independence'
Moscow, Dec 31: Russia recognizes Taiwan as an inalienable part of China and opposes any form of "Taiwan independence," the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
Taiwan detects 77 Chinese aircraft, 17 naval vessels around its territory as China conducts extensive drills
Taipei, December 31: Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence on Wednesday said it detected 77 Chinese military aircraft and 17 naval vessels operating around the island as of 6 am local time, amid ongoing military drills by China's People's Liberation Army.
After Trump, China claims it mediated India-Pakistan conflict
Beijing, December 31: After US President Donald Trump repeatedly claimed that Washington stopped a potential war between India and Pakistan, China has now claimed that it mediated tensions between the two countries following their military clashes earlier this year.
"Khaleda Zia a symbol of inclusiveness, democracy", says Bangladesh journalist
Dhaka, December 30: Muktadir Rashid, Bangladeshi journalist, said that Khaleda Zia has been a great patriot and leader of Bangladesh.
Former Argentina teammate backs Messi to play 2026 FIFA World Cup
Buenos Aires, December 30: Former Argentina and Inter Milan footballer Javier Zanetti has backed his compatriot and FIFA World Cup-winning icon Lionel Messi to play the FIFA World Cup next year, saying that while it is the striker's decision to play or not, he has "no doubt that it will happen".
'Provocative, threat to regional stability': Taipei decries as China conducts extensive drills around Taiwan
Taipei, December 30: After the Chinese People's Liberation Army's Eastern Theatre Command conducted drills in the water to the east of Taiwan in an all-dimensional force projection, Taiwan's Minister of National Defence, Wellington Koo, said on Tuesday that the PLA's provocative actions threaten regional stability.
Maharashtra: CSMIA commissions 'Taxiway M' to strengthen airside capacity and operational resilience
Mumbai, December 30: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai, has commissioned Taxiway M, a significant airside infrastructure upgrade designed to improve airside efficiency and operational resilience at one of the world's busiest single-runway airports.
Stranger Things 5 finale episode trailer out, features prep of Millie's gang for last battle against Vecna
Washington DC, December 30: The makers have released the trailer of the 'Stranger Things 5' finale episode, which is set to stream on December 31 on Netflix and later in theatres.
Delhi Cabinet approves Bill to decriminalise minor offences
New Delhi, Dec 30: Drawing inspiration from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Delhi Cabinet has approved the Delhi Jan Vishwas Bill, 2026, to decriminalisation minor offences and promote Ease of Doing Business and Ease of Living, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Wednesday.
Hina Khan expresses what 'intimacy' means to her after 13 years of togetherness with Rocky Jaiswal
Mumbai De, c 30: Television superstar Hina Khan has stated what intimacy means to her and has expressed her immense love and gratitude for her husband, Rocky Jaiswal, who never fails to make her feel special, even after 13 years of togetherness.
Experts reckon holding inclusive election would honour former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia's legacy
Dhaka, Dec 30: Expressing grief over the passing of Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, the former Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Veena Sikri, on Tuesday said her legacy should be honoured through inclusive elections to be held in February 2026, with the participation of the Awami League. Sikri noted that both the former Prime Ministers of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina and Khaleda Zia, had fought side by side to restore democracy in the country.
Himachal CM Sukhu releases state govt calendars-2026 showcasing 'Chitta Mukt Himachal' theme
Shimla, December 30: Himachal Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu released the State government calendars-2026 here on Tuesday, which have the pictures of various ambitious welfare and development schemes of the State Government, and another calendar is based on the theme of 'Chitta Mukt Himachal', said the release.
China's Hainan Free Trade Port faces rising costs, scepticism over 'Freedom' and military intentions
Beijing, December 30: The Chinese Communist Party's official launch of the Hainan Free Trade Port on December 18 has sparked widespread concern among residents and analysts, with rising living costs, strict political controls, and alleged military motivations casting doubt on Beijing's claims of creating a truly "free" trade hub, according to a report by The Epoch Times.