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Govt okays 22 proposals under electronics components manufacturing scheme

The approved proposals include those from Dixon, Samsung Display Noida Pvt Ltd, Foxconn (Yuzhan Technology India Pvt Ltd), and Hindalco Industries

Andhra govt to pay true-up power dues worth ₹4,500 crore to DISCOMS

As the government has come forward to clear true-up dues, the commission directed the DISCOMS to claim them from the government

Duty hike on tobacco products will hurt farmers, fuel smuggling: FAIFA

The farmers' body warned that higher retail prices will reduce legal cigarette consumption, hurting demand for domestically-grown tobacco and potentially creating a glut in the crop market

Vaishnaw virtually sees breakthrough of bullet train tunnel in Maharashtra

The 508-km Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail project, which passes through Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli, is India's only high-speed rail project

ADB gives nod to extend ₹4,100 cr loan to Musi river development: Minister

The Musi River, originating in the Ananthagiri Hills, flows eastward into Osmansagar and Himayatsagar reservoirs, which have served as Hyderabad's main water sources for over a century

NIA chargesheets 3 including psychiatrist in LeT-linked Bengaluru case

The NIA, which took over the case from the local police in October 2023, had earlier chargesheeted nine accused, including absconder Junaid Ahmed

Security forces neutralise 27 bombs, recover arms in Manipur's Imphal East

More than 260 people have been killed and thousands rendered homeless in ethnic strife between Meiteis and Kuki-Zo groups since May 2023

Tamil Nadu received investment commitments of ₹2.07 trn in 2025: Minister

Tamil Nadu, in 2025, strengthened its position in futuristic sectors, which include aerospace and defence, advanced electronics, railways manufacturing, and maritime manufacturing

Amit Shah set to arrive in Andamans to chair Parl panel meeting on Jan 3

Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai, along with several MPs, will also participate in the meeting

All my transactions were legal, says actor Jayasurya after ED questioning

Jayasurya said he first appeared before the ED on December 24 after receiving a summons and again on December 29, along with his wife, following another summons

Tamil Nadu deploys AI tools to prevent human-animal conflicts: Official

Sahu, who recently received the 2025 United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Award, said the state is also building long-term climate models through a dedicated "Climate Studio"

Security beefed up in Karnataka's Ballari after political clash over banner

The confrontation occurred ahead of a Valmiki statue unveiling programme scheduled to be held in the city on January 3

No participation fee, AIFF covers finances for ISL restart, clubs demand

The ISL clubs also urged the AIFF to actively seek commercial or institutional support from the Government of India to minimise costs and help make the 2025-26 season sustainable.

Nicholas Lee to become India women's strength and conditioning coach

Englishman Nicholas Lee will take over as the new strength and conditioning coach of the Indian women's cricket team after the conclusion of the Women's Premier League.

Water contamination behind diarrhoea outbreak in Indore, confirms lab test

Officials said a leakage in Bhagirathpura's main water pipeline, beneath a constructed toilet, contaminated the local drinking water supply

Bangladesh to choose Boeing over Airbus, plans to procure 14 aircraft

State-run BSS news agency reported that Biman Bangladesh Airlines decided to procure the Boeing aircraft at its annual general meeting as part of its fleet expansion plan

'SAARC spirit alive': Yunus as South Asian leaders attend Zia's funeral

The regional grouping comprises Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka

Army recovers ammunition, IED likely dropped by drone from J&K's Poonch

The Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) was called to the spot, and they later defused the IED through a controlled explosion, the officials said

PM Modi to flag off Vande Bharat sleeper train between Guwahati and Kolkata

On catering facilities, Vaishnaw said trains originating from Guwahati will serve Assamese cuisine, while those starting from Kolkata will offer Bengali food

98.41% of ₹2,000 banknotes withdrawn since May 2023 returned: RBI

About 98.41 per cent of the high-value banknotes in circulation as of May 19, 2023, have since been returned