India

IndiGo submits response to DGCA over widespread flight disruptions

08 Dec 2025 | 8:42 PM

New Delhi, Dec 8(UNI) IndiGo has submitted its formal response to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Monday, in connection with the massive operational disruptions and flight cancellations that affected thousands of passengers earlier this month.

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Indian Army formally introduces bio-diesel into its fuel supply chain

08 Dec 2025 | 8:28 PM

New Delhi, Dec 8 (UNI) The Indian Army on Monday formally introduced Bio-Diesel into its fuel supply chain, a move being seen as a significant stride towards promoting clean energy and supporting the Government of India’s green initiatives. The first consignment of the fuel was flagged in by Lieutenant General Pushpendra Pal Singh, Vice Chief of the Army Staff, here today.

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Sirsa expresses displeasure over Punjab Govt not providing funds to Amritsar's Valmiki temple

08 Dec 2025 | 8:26 PM

New Delhi, Dec 8 (UNI) Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa who was in Amritsar on Monday expressed displeasure upon learning that the Punjab government is allegedly not providing any funds for the upkeep of the Valmiki Temple in the city.

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DEVi bus route extended in Chhattarpur area to enhance last mile connectivity

08 Dec 2025 | 8:15 PM

New Delhi, Dec 8 (UNI) In a step towards improving last-mile connectivity, ensuring safer and more reliable transport options in South Delhi, the state government has approved the extension of DEVi bus route 7701A from its existing terminal at South Asian University to AIIMS-CAPFIMS (Central Armed Police Forces Institute of Medical Sciences), Maidan Garhi.

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CBSE hosts National Adolescent Summit 2025

08 Dec 2025 | 8:09 PM

New Delhi, Dec 8 (UNI) The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) organised the National Adolescent Summit 2025 at its headquarters in the national capital, bringing together educators, counsellors and wellness experts from across the country to deliberate on adolescent wellbeing in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

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India condemns Pakistani airstrikes on Afghanistan that killed civilians, backs Kabul's territorial sovereignty

08 Dec 2025 | 8:05 PM

New Delhi, Dec 8 (UNI) Amid the worsening ties between Islamabad and Kabul, India today condemned Pakistan’s attacks in Afghanistan in which several civilians were killed and said it strongly supports the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Afghanistan.

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Delhi chokes on ‘very poor’ air even as wind speeds pick up

08 Dec 2025 | 8:04 PM

New Delhi, 8 Dec (UNI) Delhi’s air quality remained in the ‘very poor’ category on Monday despite stronger daytime winds, data from pollution monitoring agencies showed.

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Govt intensifies clampdown on illegal loan apps; FM unveils strategy in LS

08 Dec 2025 | 8:00 PM

New Delhi, Dec 8 (UNI) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday assured the Lok Sabha that the government, in continuous collaboration with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and other regulators, is aggressively working to curb the menace of unauthorized digital loan applications (DLAs) that exploit vulnerable citizens.

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UNI TOP STORIES OF THE DAY - Dec 8, 2025

08 Dec 2025 | 7:44 PM

(EDs, following are the top stories of the day on Dec 8, 2025, at 7-30 pm).

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BRO's northeast push strengthens India's long-term military preparedness against Beijing

08 Dec 2025 | 7:42 PM

Parwinder Sandhu
New Delhi, December 7 (UNI) In a major boost to India's defensive posture along the China-facing frontier, a batch of Border Roads Organisation (BRO) projects in the Northeast inaugurated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday, are being seen as a response to China's infrastructure build-up in Tibet.

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India welcomes UK sanctions on pro-Khalistani entities

08 Dec 2025 | 7:26 PM

New Delhi, Dec 8 (UNI) India has welcomed the sanctions imposed by the UK government on a British Sikh businessman and a group associated with him for alleged links with the Sikh extremist group Babbar Khalsa.

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SC notice on Siddaramaiah freebies case

08 Dec 2025 | 7:17 PM

New Delhi, Dec 8 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice on a petition challenging the election of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah from the Varuna constituency in the 2023 Assembly polls, over allegations that Congress party's pre-election guarantees amounted to corrupt electoral practice.

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Strict action will be taken against errant airlines, warns Aviation Minister Naidu in Parliament on IndiGo crisis

08 Dec 2025 | 7:11 PM

New Delhi, December 8 (UNI) After a week-long disruption and chaos at India's airports with flights cancelled and delayed caused by a change in rules and shortage of pilots, Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu warned that strict action will be taken against airlines to "set an example" for others.

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Vande Mataram debate: Nehru’s legacy becomes centre point of contention

08 Dec 2025 | 7:09 PM

New Delhi, December 8 (UNI) As Parliament opened a special debate on Monday to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the national song 'Vande Mataram', Prime Minister Narendra Modi used the occasion to revisit, sharply question, the legacy of India’s first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru.

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Jitendra Singh urges caution against popular weight loss drugs

08 Dec 2025 | 7:09 PM

New Delhi, Dec 8 (UNI) union Minister Jitendra Singh on Monday cautioned against the widespread and "fashionable" use of Glucagon-Like Peptide (GLP)-based rapid weight-loss drugs, urging judicious use and warning that their long-term effects often become apparent only over time.

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