US hails India's SHANTI Bill, wants to join hands in innovation, R&D in energy sector
The US said SHANTI Bill is 'a step towards a stronger energy security partnership and peaceful civil nuclear cooperation'
By The Week News Desk December 22, 2025
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Now, H-1B, H-4 visa applicants also need to undergo social media vetting
When reviewing a visa application, US immigration officials will examine publicly available data from the applicant's social media accounts over the past five years
By The Week News Desk December 22, 2025
Why Punjab declared Amritsar, Talwandi Sabo, and Anandpur Sahib as holy cities
The Punjab government's decision prohibits the sale and consumption of meat, liquor, and tobacco within these revered Sikh spiritual centers
By Adhvika Asghar December 22, 2025
Delhi court denies bail to husband in dowry death case, citing a 'disturbing pattern of cruelty'
A Delhi court denies bail to a husband in a dowry death case, citing a pattern of cruelty and invoking the Supreme Court's stance on equality and dignity in marriage
By Kanu Sarda December 22, 2025
Rahul Gandhi in Germany: 'BJP proposing elimination of Indian Constitution'
Gandhi, however, vowed to create a system of opposition resistance that would succeed in removing the BJP from power.
By The Week News Desk December 23, 2025-
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Ex-Punjab IPS officer shoots self after being duped over Rs 8 crore in sophisticated wealth management and stock trading scam
The scammers allegedly used fake dashboards and demanded hefty fees and taxes, ultimately preventing Amar Singh Chahal from withdrawing any funds
By The Week News Desk December 22, 2025 -
Diplomatic friction grows as Bangladesh High Commission suspends consular services following Delhi protest
Citing security concerns after protests outside its premises, the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi has suspended all consular and visa services until further notice
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Ousted by TMC, Humayun Kabir who laid stone for Murshidabad Babri Masjid launches new party, announces 2026 poll candidates
Humayun Kabir said he will contest from Rejinangar and Beldanga, both constuencies located in Murshidabad
By Prema Rajaram December 22, 2025 -
Aravallis back in Supreme Court spotlight as activist seeks review of ‘100-metre rule’
Environmental activist and lawyer urges apex court to revisit latest definition of Aravalli hills and mountain range
By Kanu Sarda December 22, 2025 -
Kerala RSS worker arrested for assaulting kids Christmas carolling in Palakkad
RSS worker Aswin Raj has many criminal cases registered against him; he accused children as young as 14 and below of being affiliated with the communist party and assaulted them
By The Week News Desk December 22, 2025 -
Walayar mob lynching: CPI(M) opens a war front against the RSS-BJP
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan issues his first statement a week after the killing
By Nirmal Jovial December 22, 2025 -
‘Wrong to conclude mining allowed below 100 metres’: Centre amid 'Save Aravalli' protests
There is massive outrage against the recent Supreme Court decision to redefine what makes up the Aravalli mountain range located in the northwestern part of India
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Why the SC’s redefinition of the Aravalli Range is a threat to life in north India
A Supreme Court decision to redefine the Aravalli hills, excluding those under 100 meters, has sparked massive outrage. Environmentalists and politicians warn that this could lead to devastating illegal mining, increased pollution in Delhi, and irreversible ecological damage
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Maharashtra local body election results 2024: Double blow for BJP in Kankavli and Malvan elections
Kankavli Municipal Council election results dealt a significant setback to the BJP, which lost the Mayor's post to the rival Shehar Vikas Aghadi. The party also faced a substantial defeat in Malvan, where Shiv Sena candidates secured a stronghold
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The uphill battle for Aravalli range: Crossing the valley between research and policy
A quick explainer on what the union government says in comparison to what peer-reviewed research says about the Aravallis
By Nitin SJ Asariparambil December 22, 2025 -
Dense fog disrupts over 50 trains in Delhi; stranded passengers endure cold weather
Dense fog in Delhi disrupts the Northern Railway network for the 6th day, causing over 50 trains, including Rajdhani and Vande Bharat expresses, to run late. Passengers are advised to check real-time updates as low visibility is expected to continue
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RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat calls West Bengal mosque plan a political conspiracy for votes, warns against move
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has labeled the plan by a suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir to build a Babri Masjid-like mosque in West Bengal a 'political conspiracy for votes'
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Maharashtra local body poll results | Mahayuti wins 207 seats; BJP single largest party
Opposition cries foul, accuses election commission of favoring the ruling alliance
By The Week News Desk December 22, 2025 -
Maharashtra local body polls results: Modi credits 'people-centric approach' for Mahayuti win
Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the BJP-led Mahayuti's victory in the Maharashtra local body elections, stating it reflects the public's trust in a 'people-centric development'
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India-Bangladesh relations tense as Dhaka dismisses Delhi's 'propaganda' charge; calls Das killing 'isolated attack'
In response to India's concerns over minority safety following the death of Dipu Chandra Das, Bangladesh has termed the killing an 'isolated attack'
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Mob violence in Kerala: Congress slams Pinarayi Vijayan govt over lynching of Chhattisgarh migrant worker in Palakkad
The Congress party has strongly criticized Kerala's Pinarayi Vijayan government after a migrant worker from Chhattisgarh was brutally lynched by a mob in Palakkad, citing a 'complete failure' in maintaining law and order in Kerala
By The Week News Desk December 21, 2025 -
President Murmu gives assent to new VB-G RAM G bill, officially replacing MGNREGA
President Droupadi Murmu has officially signed the VB-G RAM G Bill into law, replacing the two-decade-old MGNREGA. While the government promotes it as a modern framework for rural prosperity, the opposition has strongly condemned the move
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What the 'misleading propaganda' made by Dhaka media, now rejected by India was about
India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) rejects 'misleading propaganda' from Bangladeshi media regarding a protest at the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi
By The Week News Desk December 21, 2025 -
Maharashtra local body election results 2025: BJP takes lead, secures 127 seats as counting continues
Maharashtra municipal council election results show the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance establishing a strong lead in the initial hours of vote counting
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In Nanded, BJP let six members of family fight Loha Municipal Council; all bite the dust | Maharashtra local body election results 2025
Gajanan Suryavanshi, his wife Godavari Suryavanshi, and brother Sachin Suryavanshi were all defeated in the local body that is considered a stronghold of the NCP (Ajit Pawar faction)
By The Week News Desk December 21, 2025
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