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Why today's Bluebird 2 launch is a milestone for ISRO's commercial space push

India, Dec. 24 -- Just hours remain for the launch of India's heavy-lift LVM3-M6 rocket, as the Indian Space Research Organisation prepares to loft a next-generation US communication satellite into Lo... Read More


Over 2,800 nomination forms sold on first day; no nomination papers filed yet

India, Dec. 24 -- As preparations for the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) civic elections 2025-26 intensify, the administration announced on Tuesday that offices for 15 Returning Officers have been e... Read More


Vehicle owners allege 'wrongful FASTag deductions' at NHAI toll plazas

PATNA, Dec. 24 -- Vehicle owners in Bihar have been complaining of unexpected FASTag deductions, with some complaining that they were charged for crossing toll plazas located hundreds of kilometres aw... Read More


BJP leaders urge Guv to deny nod to legislation

Bengaluru, Dec. 24 -- Multiple Bharatiya Janata Party leaders and a right-wing organisation active in the state have written to governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot, urging him to deny assent to the Karnatak... Read More


Parties in throes of finalising seat-sharing for BMC polls, details expected today

India, Dec. 24 -- Although the nominations for the BMC polls began on Tuesday, the state's major political parties were still silent on their candidates. Leaders said that seat-sharing negotiations we... Read More


ED chargesheets syndicate running illegal trading, betting platforms

India, Dec. 24 -- The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday submitted a chargesheet against several accused persons and entities allegedly connected to a syndicate that operated illegal, unregulated ... Read More


India's top seven cities lease over 55 mn sq ft of office space in 2025, up by 10% yoy on GCC-led demand

India, Dec. 24 -- India's top seven cities leased nearly 55.16 million sq ft (msf) in 2025, a 10% year-on-year increase from approximately 49.95 msf in 2024, despite headwinds such as IT sector layoff... Read More


Vigilance officer to be appointed at UPESSC to ensure transparency

PRAYAGRAJ, Dec. 24 -- :In a bid to enhance transparency and ensure integrity in recruitment examinations-related work, the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has decided to ... Read More


Bihar govt launches free bus service for Guru Gobind Singh Ji devotees

PATNA, Dec. 24 -- The Bihar government has decided to provide free bus services for devotees during the 359th birth anniversary (Prakash Utsav) of Guru Gobind Singh Ji Maharaj from December 21 to Dece... Read More


AgustaWestland chopper scam: Special court tweaks bail conditions for Christian Michel

New Delhi, Dec. 24 -- A Delhi court on Tuesday dismissed a plea moved by the alleged middleman in the AgustaWestland deal, Christian Michel James, that sought his release from the CBI case in the matt... Read More