IAF marks 1971 war victory with grand aerial display at Mohanbari Air Base

New Delhi, December 10 (UNI) The Indian Air Force on Wednesday commemorated India’s victory in the 1971 war at Air Force Station Mohanbari in Assam. .

Amit Shah’s firm defense of electoral reforms as Congress-led opposition walks out of Lok Sabha

New Delhi, Dec 10 (UNI) The Lok Sabha witnessed a stormy debate on election reforms on Wednesday, culminating in a robust and detailed response from union Home Minister Amit Shah, while the Congress-led Opposition staged a walkout in protest.

Health Ministry, WHO roll out women's health campaign in Delhi Metro

New Delhi, 10 DEC (UNI): The Health Ministry on Wednesday partnered with the World Health Organisation to launch a month-long campaign to raise awareness centred on women's health issues, at Sultanpur metro station.

Two syndicates running extortion rackets busted in Delhi; kingpin arrested

New Delhi, Dec 10 (UNI) Delhi Police Crime Branch dismantled two major organised crime syndicates accused of extorting money from police personnel and exploiting commercial vehicle operators across the national Capital, an official said on Wednesday.

Microsoft to bring over 15k employers & partners from its global network onto Labour Ministry’s NCS platform

New Delhi, Dec 10 (UNI) Microsoft signed a deal with the Ministry of Labour and Employment on Wednesday in the presence of Satya Nadella, Microsoft’s chief executive and Minister for Labour and Employment Mansukh Mandaviya, committing the US-based giant to bring more than 15,000 employers and partner organizations from its global network onto the ministry’s National Career Service platform.

New Delhi, Dec 10 (UNI) Railway ticket fares in India remain among the cheapest in the world, with the Centre providing nearly Rs 60,000 crore in subsidies last year to keep passenger travel affordable, union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw told the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.

Protect linguistic heritage to strengthen national unity: Annpurna Devi

New Delhi, December 10 (UNI) union Minister for Women and Child Development Annpurna Devi on Wednesday underscored the need to preserve and promote India’s linguistic diversity, describing it as a vital pillar of the nation’s cultural identity and unity. She said linguistic heritage is not merely a cultural asset but a binding force that strengthens India’s civilisational continuity..

SC reserves verdict on bail pleas of six accused in Delhi riots larger conspiracy case

New Delhi, Dec 10 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Wednesday reserved its verdict on the bail petitions filed by six accused, Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, Gulfisha Fatima, Meeran Haider, Shadab Ahmed, and Mohd Saleem Khan in the Delhi riots larger conspiracy case of 2020.
A Bench comprising Justice Aravind Kumar and Justice NV Anjaria concluded the extensive hearing. It directed the parties to compile and submit all documents by December 18, making it clear that the Court intends to decide the matter before the winter recess beginning December 19.

LS SIR debate: Opposition demands electoral integrity as ruling BJP defends reforms

New Delhi, Dec 10 (UNI) The Lok Sabha on Wednesday witnessed a fierce debate on election reforms with the Opposition demanding greater electoral integrity and accusing the ruling party of undermining democratic processes. Congress leader KC Venugopal launched a scathing attack on the Election Commission, alleging it has become partisan and is enabling “vote chori” (vote theft).

PK Mishra highlights govt’s four-pillar approach to human dignity

New Delhi, Dec 10 (UNI) Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister PK Mishra on Wednesday set the tone for the National Conference on “Ensuring Everyday Essentials – Public Services and Dignity for All” at Bharat Mandapam, declaring that Human Rights Day is not a symbolic observance but an “invitation to reflect on the lived experience of dignity.”.

Special story: Australia's under-16 social media ban – potential trend-setter for other countries

Daniel Angus
New Delhi, Dec 10 (UNI) Trend-setting Australian law of social media ban for children under 16 is set to fast-forward similar efforts being made in other countries like Singapore, Spain, New Zealand and Malaysia. Several such countries already have in place some modicum of protective restrictions that aims to wean children away from harm's way and other ills considered to be too early and too bad for an impressionable age.

Retailer Association urges Centre to support small retailers amid rising e-commerce surge

Mumbai, Dec 10 (UNI) The Federation of Retailers Association of India (FRAI) has appealed to the Government of India for stronger measures to support small retailers, warning that thousands of local grocery and kirana shop owners are facing an existential crisis due to the rapid rise of e-commerce and quick-commerce platforms.

Deepavali enters UNESCO cultural heritage list; PM says the 'soul of the civilisation' is recognised

New Delhi, Dec 10 (UNI): Sharing the excitement of the country-men in recognising Deepavali as Intangible Heritage of the World by the UNESCO, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the event marked the recognition of the soul of Indian civilisation.

Dehi CM seeks trade & industry ‘bhagidari’ in checking city's negative image

New Delhi, Dec 10 (UNI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has urged the trade and industry in the National Capital Territory to participate actively with a spirit of ‘Meri Dilli Meri Jamindari’ ( My Delhi, My Responsibility) to do away with the negative image of the city.

IAF chronicles decisive air campaign of 1971, shares unseen images, strike details

Parwinder Sandhu
New Delhi, Dec 10 (UNI) Marking a moment of wartime history, the Indian Air Force on Wednesday shared a set of archival photographs on X, offering a rare glimpse into air operations conducted inside East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) during the 1971 Indo-Pak war.