Neerja Mishra

Centre says no dilution in Aravalli protections; over 90% of the range remains safeguarded and mining stays tightly regulated despite protests and confusion.

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Indian Railways to raise passenger fares from Dec 26, 2025, with a marginal hike on long-distance travel beyond 215 km; short-distance and suburban fares remain unchanged.

Indian visa operations in Chittagong paused indefinitely amid security risks after protests over youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi’s death. Services halted until further notice.

Indian Army plans to buy 850 kamikaze drones worth ₹2,000 crore to strengthen strike and counter‑terror capabilities under fast‑track acquisition plans.

Osman Hadi to be buried beside poet Kazi Nazrul Islam in Dhaka as Bangladesh enters national mourning amid protests and calls for justice after his assassination.

Three killed and several injured in a smoke bomb and knife attack at Taipei metro stations. Suspect dead as Taiwan ramps up security and investigates motive.

Netherlands assures India that arms exports to Pakistan are old deals with strict end-user checks, as Delhi and The Hague deepen defence and trade ties.

Rare rainstorm floods roads across UAE, cancels dozens of flights in Dubai and Sharjah, reviving memories of deadly 2024 floods and weather warnings.

Hardik Pandya blasted a 16-ball fifty in the 5th T20I vs South Africa in Ahmedabad, powering India to a strong total after early setbacks.