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Vande Bharat sleeper clears final high-speed trial at 180 kmph: Railways

In mid-November, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that this train would be launched in December 2025

Hyundai Motor India announces 0.6% price hike across models from Jan 1

At present, the company sells a range of vehicles, from the hatchback i10 Nios to the electric SUV IONIQ 5, priced from Rs 5.47 lakh to over Rs 47 lakh (ex-showroom)

ED attaches property worth ₹150 crore near Buckingham Palace in London

The ED conducted raids in this case on December 23 and seized some documents and devices

From AI classrooms to regulator reform: Key shifts in education in 2025

A parliamentary panel announced plans to review the exploded coaching centre ecosystem and the pressure cooker culture around competitive exams

Veegaland Developers files draft papers with Sebi for ₹250 crore IPO

The company's maiden public offering is a completely fresh issue of shares with no Offer-for-Sale (OFS) component, according to the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) filed on Tuesday

Centre prohibits oral nimesulide doses above 100 mg, cites safety risks

The decision was taken following a recommendation by ICMR, the apex health research body of India.

Govt rolls out ₹4,531-crore market access support scheme for exporters

Under the Market Access Support, ₹4,531 crore will be allocated over six years (2025-31) and ₹500 crore has been earmarked for 2025-26

Adani Green Energy operationalises 307.4 MW renewable energy projects

With the commissioning of these plants, AGEL's total operational renewable generation capacity has increased to 17,237.2 MW, according to a regulatory filing

PM Modi to inaugurate exposition of sacred Piprahwa Relics on Jan 3

The relics, discovered in the late 19th century, are widely believed to be associated with the mortal remains of the Buddha, enshrined by the Shakya clan

Vehicle tax exemption for EVs to continue till Dec 2027 in TN: Minister

Rajaa said the decision taken by the Chief Minister M K Stalin reinforces the commitment to support EV adoption, affordability and manufacturing at scale

88 injured in loco train collision in hydropower project tunnel in Chamoli

A loco train carrying workers for tunnel excavation during the night shift was about two kilometres inside the tunnel when another loco train coming from the opposite direction lost control

Zomato, Swiggy raise gig worker payouts amid New Year's Eve strike call

Zomato has offered delivery partners payouts of Rs 120 to Rs 150 per order during peak hours between 6 pm and 12 am on New Year's Eve

Security forces step up vigil to counter terror threat in J-K's Chenab

A massive counter-terrorist operation has been underway since last week in the upper reaches of Doda, Kishtwar and Ramban districts of Chenab valley

UP in 2025: Waqf reforms, madrasa overhaul, mosque disputes shape politics

The Uttar Pradesh government persisted in framing laws for the mosques and other Muslim structures, moves that only met with tacit approval from the community, and at times outright rejection

Infra woes, pendency cripple NCLT as insolvency cases surge beyond capacity

Senior advocates and legal industry experts have voiced concerns over systemic delays, pointing to nearly 10,000 cases stuck at the admission stage

China's war mediation claim concerning, PM Modi must respond: Congress

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to break his silence on the claim, which he said seemed to make a joke of the country's national security

Maharashtra allows eateries, bars to stay open till 5 am on New Year's Eve

The home department issued a "permanent" order on Tuesday night, permitting extended hours to the entertainment and hospitality venues

India, Russia move towards more balanced, diversified economic ties in 2025

During Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to New Delhi in December, India and Russia unveiled a raft of measures, including a five-year roadmap to build a robust economic partnership

Goldilocks phase, reforms glide path to spur Indian economy in 2026

Real GDP growth accelerated through successive quarters, reaching 8.2 per cent in Q2 of 2025-26, while retail inflation slipped below the Reserve Bank's lower tolerance band of 2 per cent

Retail rush, SIPs drive ₹14 trn jump in mutual fund assets in 2025

Going ahead, fund flows are likely to be guided by valuations and global developments, with investors increasingly favouring large-cap, diversified and hybrid strategies