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Parliament Winter Session LIVE: Securities Markets Code Bill introduced in LS amid Oppn concerns

Parliament Winter Session LIVE updates: Follow all the latest updates from Parliament as government and opposition debate key issues

Parliament Winter Session LIVE: Securities Markets Code Bill introduced in LS amid Oppn concerns
Updated On : 18 Dec 2025 | 12:30 PM IST

Queues thin out at Delhi fuel stations as 'No PUC, No Fuel' rule kicks in

At several fuel stations, vehicles were seen queued up as pollution certificates were checked, while some motorists without documents were turned away

Queues thin out at Delhi fuel stations as 'No PUC, No Fuel' rule kicks in
Updated On : 18 Dec 2025 | 12:28 PM IST

Bengaluru apartment under probe for running parallel justice system

Bengaluru police have registered an FIR against an RWA accused of imposing fines for criminal offences, conducting unauthorised inquiries and suppressing complaints instead of informing cops

Bengaluru apartment under probe for running parallel justice system
Updated On : 18 Dec 2025 | 12:17 PM IST

Maharashtra FDA cancels 13 licences, suspends 32 medical stores in Nanded

In some cases, the FDA said, the medical stores have secured stay orders at the government level, and proceedings against them are currently pending before higher authorities

Maharashtra FDA cancels 13 licences, suspends 32 medical stores in Nanded
Updated On : 18 Dec 2025 | 10:34 AM IST

Three Naxalites killed in encounter with forces in Chhattisgarh's Sukma

With the latest action, 284 Naxalites have been killed in encounters in Chhattisgarh so far this year

Three Naxalites killed in encounter with forces in Chhattisgarh's Sukma
Updated On : 18 Dec 2025 | 10:19 AM IST

Dense fog, cold wave alert in 7 states; Delhi airport issues advisory

Dense fog and cold wave disrupt road and air travel in Delhi-NCR and northern India, with IMD issuing fog alerts for five states and cold wave warnings for Madhya Pradesh and Uttarakhand

Dense fog, cold wave alert in 7 states; Delhi airport issues advisory
Updated On : 18 Dec 2025 | 9:48 AM IST

Delhi air remains 'very poor' as non-BS VI private vehicles barred

GRAP Stage IV measures remain in force across Delhi-NCR as authorities bar non-BS VI private vehicles, enforce 'No PUC, No Fuel', tighten construction curbs and advise at least 50% work-from-home

Delhi air remains 'very poor' as non-BS VI private vehicles barred
Updated On : 18 Dec 2025 | 9:25 AM IST

Stalin seeks solution to US tariff issue, warns of layoffs in textiles

Stalin said the impact is spreading across districts, with exporters in Tiruppur, Coimbatore, Erode and Karur facing a combined daily revenue loss of ₹60 crore

Stalin seeks solution to US tariff issue, warns of layoffs in textiles
Updated On : 18 Dec 2025 | 9:15 AM IST

'No PUC, No Fuel' rule to be implemented in Delhi today amid worsening AQI

Delhi government's series of strict measures to deal with the air pollution crisis comes into effect today, as the city continues to grapple with severe air quality

'No PUC, No Fuel' rule to be implemented in Delhi today amid worsening AQI
Updated On : 18 Dec 2025 | 9:13 AM IST

Indian Railways electrifies 99.2% of broad gauge network, tops global peers

This achievement is expected to significantly reduce India's carbon footprint, as rail transport emits 89 per cent less CO2 than road transport

Indian Railways electrifies 99.2% of broad gauge network, tops global peers
Updated On : 18 Dec 2025 | 6:58 AM IST

PNB scam: Belgium's top court rejects Choksi's appeal against extradition

As long as the person can fully argue his case on appeal, there is no legal violation, even if the first-instance procedure was imperfect, the apex court in Belgium said

PNB scam: Belgium's top court rejects Choksi's appeal against extradition
Updated On : 18 Dec 2025 | 6:49 AM IST

No exemption to Muslim Waqf institutions from paying court fees: Gujarat HC

The high court said there is no blanket exemption from payment of court fees in respect of every application filed under section 83 of the Waqf Act, 1995, in Gujarat

No exemption to Muslim Waqf institutions from paying court fees: Gujarat HC
Updated On : 18 Dec 2025 | 6:39 AM IST

Lok Sabha clears SHANTI Bill by voice vote amid Opposition walkout

The opposition contended that the government was putting citizens in harm by allowing suppliers of nuclear equipment to escape the liability net in case of a nuclear accident

Lok Sabha clears SHANTI Bill by voice vote amid Opposition walkout
Updated On : 18 Dec 2025 | 12:01 AM IST

Supreme Court ends protection to BS-III, older vehicles in Delhi-NCR

The Supreme Court has asked civic and highways authorities to examine suspending or relocating toll plazas at Delhi's borders to ease congestion and emissions amid very poor air quality

Supreme Court ends protection to BS-III, older vehicles in Delhi-NCR
Updated On : 17 Dec 2025 | 11:41 PM IST

No Aadhaar data breach till date from UIDAI database: Govt in Lok Sabha

Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Jitin Prasada said no incident of data compromise involving the core UIDAI database had been reported so far

No Aadhaar data breach till date from UIDAI database: Govt in Lok Sabha
Updated On : 17 Dec 2025 | 7:51 PM IST

Delhi HC raps state government on lax regulation of pre-owned car sales

The High Court raised concerns over weak regulation of used vehicle sales, noting that a car involved in the Red Fort blast passed through multiple dealers while its registration remained unchanged

Delhi HC raps state government on lax regulation of pre-owned car sales
Updated On : 17 Dec 2025 | 7:03 PM IST

At least 574 national highway projects behind completion schedule: Gadkari

Responding to a separate question, the road transport and highways minister said his ministry has constructed 3,468 km National Highways (NHs) during the current financial year up to October 2025

At least 574 national highway projects behind completion schedule: Gadkari
Updated On : 17 Dec 2025 | 6:58 PM IST

Ban demolition work in NCR from Oct to Dec: Union Minister Bhupender Yadav

The minister asked all agencies to work in mission mode to achieve a 40 per cent reduction in the air quality index over the next one year

Ban demolition work in NCR from Oct to Dec: Union Minister Bhupender Yadav
Updated On : 17 Dec 2025 | 6:53 PM IST

New nuclear energy Bill puts profit over safety, alleges Shashi Tharoor

Participating in a debate on the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill in the Lok Sabha, Tharoor claimed that the proposed legislation is ridden

New nuclear energy Bill puts profit over safety, alleges Shashi Tharoor
Updated On : 17 Dec 2025 | 6:46 PM IST

Delhi to overhaul PUC system, roll out carpool app to curb air pollution

Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said the government would provide ₹2,700 crore over a ten-year period to the MCD for procuring mechanical road sweepers and litter pickers

Delhi to overhaul PUC system, roll out carpool app to curb air pollution
Updated On : 17 Dec 2025 | 5:47 PM IST