Parliament passes SHANTI Bill allowing private participation in nuclear sector
Parliament on Thursday passed the nuclear energy bill, with the Rajya Sabha giving its nod to the legislation that seeks to open the tightly-controlled civil nuclear sector for private participation.
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India, Oman ink free trade agreement as PM Modi holds talks with Sultan Haitham
India and Oman on Thursday inked a free trade agreement, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and explored ways to further add greater depth to the bilateral Strategic Partnership.
Karnataka Legislative Assembly passes Hate Speech Bill amid opposition from BJP
The Karnataka Legislative Assembly on Thursday passed the Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2025.
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Giriraj Singh's 'jahannum mein jaye' remarks on woman at centre of 'naqab row' triggers backlash
Amid the Nitish Kumar 'naqab' controversy, Union minister Giriraj Singh on Thursday created a fresh row when he said that it is up to the woman concerned to refuse appointment to the government job or "go to hell", drawing flak from many opposition leaders.
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Pakistani kabbadi player faces disciplinary action for representing Indian team
A popular Pakistani international kabbadi player, Ubaidullah Rajput, faces the prospect of a severe disciplinary action after he appeared for an Indian team in a private tournament in Bahrain on December 16.
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Lok Sabha passes VB-G RAM G Bill amid ruckus as Opposition tears copies
Amid protests and loud sloganeering by the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, The Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Bill was passed on Thursday, December 18, 2025.
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BJP alleges 'sponsored' fire in slum to protect illegal voters; TMC, Congress dismiss charge
The BJP on Thursday alleged that the massive fire at Ghuni slum in New Town near Kolkata was "sponsored" to protect illegal voters amid the SIR of electoral rolls, a charge rejected by the ruling TMC and opposition Congress.
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'Sleepy Joe Biden' to 'divisive' Obama: Trump trolls former US presidents with new plaques
Any Tom, Dick or Harry can shout from a podium and make their animosity towards someone known but very few can etch their hostility onto a piece of stone so it is there for generations to come. However, United States President Donald Trump is no ordinary man and nor does he do things "halfway".
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Supreme Court finds 'happy ending' to impasse on appointment of Vice Chancellor's in Kerala varsities
The Supreme Court on Thursday noted the Kerala governor and the state government have agreed to names for the appointment of Vice Chancellors of the A P J Abdul Kalam Technological University and Kerala University of Digital Sciences.
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Trend of judges passing many orders before retirement like batter hitting sixes in final over: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has objected to the "growing trend" of judges passing "so many orders" just before they retire, equating it to a batter "hitting sixes" in the final overs of a match.
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