New Delhi, Dec 27 (UNI) The Congress Working Committee (CWC) on Saturday resolved to launch a massive nationwide agitation begining January 5, 2026, opposing the central Government’s decision to repeal the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) and bring in a new legislation that shifts part of the funding burden to state governments….
New Delhi, Dec 27 (UNI) The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Saturday raised questions over what it termed selective outrage and institutional insensitivity in cases involving violence against women, particularly the Unnao rape case and the Ankita Bhandari murder case. Addressing the media, AAP’s Delhi state president Saurabh Bharadwaj criticized the suspension of sentence granted…
New Delhi, Dec 27 (UNI): Delhi’s air quality continues to battle between ‘very poor’ and ‘severe’ categories as thick smog engulfed the city, affecting visibility throughout Saturday. As per Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data at 4 pm, Delhi’s AQI recorded was 385, with PM2.5 being the prominent pollutant present in the air. Earlier, Saturday…
New Delhi, Dec 27 (UNI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday said the foundation stone was laid for the development of Atal Garden in Uttam Nagar area of west Delhi. She said the garden, which is coming up in a densely populated area, will bring freshness to the air, help bring down pollution, and…
New Delhi, Dec 27 (UNI) India’s domestic air passenger traffic during January-November 2025 reached at 15.26 crore as against last year, registering an annual growth of 4.26 per cent and monthly growth of 6.92 per cent, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said on Saturday. Monthly air passenger traffic has crossed 15 million for…
New Delhi, Dec 27 (UNI) India’s economic rise is entering a decisive phase, with the country firmly on course to become the world’s third largest economy by 2030 and hold that position well into the next decade, according to the World Economic League Table (WELT) 2026. The WELT is an annual report released by UK-based…
DEEPSHIKHA VERMA New Delhi, Dec 27 (UNI): Indian airlines IndiGo and SpiceJet continue to rely on foreign aircraft leased on “Wet/Damp Lease” arrangements to shore up capacity amid fleet constraints and delivery delays, according to details of aircraft currently operating and scheduled for induction. IndiGo, the country’s largest airline, currently operates 15 foreign-leased aircraft and…
New York, Dec 27 (UNI) Amos Poe, the filmmaker whose camera chronicled the unruly birth of New York’s punk movement died aged 76 on Christmas Day after a prolific battle with cancer. The news was confirmed by his wife, Claudia Summers, who said Poe passed away peacefully in the afternoon, surrounded by family. Diagnosed with…
Riyadh/Aden, Dec. 27 (UNI) Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman Al Saud on Saturday warned the Southern Transitional Council (STC) to withdraw from military camps in two Yemeni governorates and hand them over to local authorities, a day after Saudi warplanes conducted warning airstrikes on STC‑affiliated military sites. It was time for the STC, at…
By Special Correspondent Bhopal: Senior Congress leader, former minister and Madhya Pradesh Congress media in-charge Dr Mukesh Nayak tendered his resignation from Congress party on Saturday morning, party sources confirmed. Dr Nayak personally submitted his resignation to State Congress President Jeetu Patwari at the latter’s residence, triggering widespread discussion within party circles. According to party…
