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Section 163 imposed in Assam's West Karbi Anglong after violent protests

Night curfew was also imposed in Karbi Anglong district with restrictions on the movement of any person or groups and private vehicles throughout the district from 5 pm to 6 am

US visa curbs, AI surge shape cautious outlook for Indian IT in 2026

The visa proposals triggered market volatility in late 2025, disrupting travel plans and denting IT stocks, before partial clarifications offered limited relief

IPO boom seen extending into New Year after record ₹1.76 trn raised in 2025

Overall, companies across market capitalisations, large, mid and small, tapped the IPO route, with the average issue size exceeding ₹1,700 crore, suggesting the breadth of participation

UN voices concern over Bangladesh violence, including lynching of Hindu man

Dipu Chandra Das, a 25-year-old garment factory worker, was lynched to death by a mob and his body set on fire over alleged blasphemy in Baluka in Mymensingh last week

UP CM urges public to help needy as state steps up action against cold wave

Across the state, he added, night shelters are being operated at full capacity while arrangements for quilts, blankets, drinking water, bonfires and heaters have been ensured at these shelters

Pay, policy, and pressure: Here's why Indian doctors are quitting the UK

Indian government data presented during the Winter Session of Parliament showed that Health and Care Worker visas issued to Indian nationals fell by about 67 per cent

IndiGo permitted to operate 5 Turkey-leased B737 planes till Mar 2026: DGCA

In August this year, the DGCA gave a six-month extension till February 2026 for IndiGo to operate two leased Boeing 777 aircraft from Turkish Airlines with certain conditions

Gujarat eases liquor rules at GIFT City; permit requirement scrapped

The government has introduced major changes to liquor rules at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) and done away with the norm of obtaining a permit for alcohol consumption

Global vetting underway for all H-1B, H-4 visa applicants: US Embassy

The brief statement also comes at a time when the US has launched a crackdown to check abuse of the H-1B visa programme, as also illegal immigration

Pak's Asim Munir conferred with Saudi Arabia's highest civilian honour

Munir also called on Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Minister of Defence of Saudi Arabia, during his official visit to the Kingdom

Boeing plans to ramp up production of 737s to 47 planes a month

US aircraft maker Boeing, which has faced multiple headwinds, plans to ramp up the production of its narrow-body B737 planes to 47 per month.

NDMC fines 22 establishments in Lutyens Delhi for dust-control violations

NDMC data stated that littering accounted for the highest number of challans, with 1,279 cases during the 11 months

Delhi markets report drop in sales, footfall after BS VI ban, fuel curbs

The curbs come as authorities stepped up pollution control measures amid worsening air quality

1Point1 Solutions inks $33.37 mn deal to acquire Netcom contact centre firm

The total transaction value for the acquisition of 100 per cent ownership is $33.37 million, comprising an upfront payment of $25.41 million and an estimated earn-ouat of $8.25 million

Knowledge key for India to become $5 trillion economy, says Gadkari

Gadkari said entrepreneurship, science, technology, research, skill and best practices are cumulatively referred to as knowledge, and the conversion of this knowledge into wealth is the future

India at advanced stage of talks on bilateral trade pact with US: Goyal

The India-US trade pact talks are crucial as both the countries are working to finalise the first tranche of the Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA)

India, Canada to soon start talks to revive trade pact discussions: Goyal

India is at an advanced stage of negotiations for a bilateral trade agreement with the US, he said adding "this reflects the growing strategic importance of India in world geopolitics"

Over 212K PUC certificates issued in 4 days in Delhi amid curbs: Sirsa

Speaking at a press conference, Sirsa noted that weather conditions are expected to improve by Tuesday as the impact of a western disturbance recedes

SAD chief Badal demands rollback of VB-G RAM G, says it will impact poor

The former deputy chief minister's remarks came a day after President Droupadi Murmu gave her assent to the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Bill

PM Modi presented distorted version of history during Assam visit: Gogoi

Modi had said that prior to Independence, when the Muslim League and the British were preparing the ground for India's Partition, a conspiracy was hatched to make Assam a part of East Pakistan