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Bad weather cuts short PM Modi's Bengal tour; reassures Matua, Namasudra families on CAA

India, New Zealand seal historic FTA; tariffs on 95 pc Kiwi goods reduced

This historic FTA eliminates and reduces tariffs on 95 per cent of New Zealand's exports -- among the highest of any Indian FTA -- with almost 57 per cent being duty-free from day one, increasing to 82 per cent when fully implemented, with the remaining 13 per cent subject to sharp tariff cuts. Dec 22, 2025
Stating that today is a historic day for Assam and the entire North East, PM Modi remarked that the long-awaited dream of Namrup and Dibrugarh has been fulfilled, as a new chapter of industrial progress begins in the region with the laying of the foundati

Cong insulted Bhupen Hazarika, opposed semiconductor industry in Assam: PM Modi

"Congress backed the infiltrators who have destroyed the demography of Assam because those infiltrators are the vote bank of the opposition party. The BJP, on the contrary, has always been protective about ensuring the rights of people of Assam," he said, adding that the current dispensation has been working tirelessly to protect the indigenous people of the state. Dec 22, 2025
Mahayuti surges past 200-mark as BJP dominates Maharashtra local body polls

Mahayuti surges past 200-mark as BJP dominates Maharashtra local body polls

In terms of overall control of local bodies, the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance is ahead in 214 local bodies, while the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi is leading in 52. Held after a gap of nearly a decade, the local body elections are being closely watched as an important barometer to assess which political forces hold sway in Maharashtra's semi-urban and rural regions. Dec 22, 2025
Akasa Air, Air India Express slide further into losses, shows govt data

Air India Mumbai flight returns safely to Delhi after take-off due to tech issue

"The crew operating flight AI887 from Delhi to Mumbai on 22 December decided to return to Delhi shortly after take-off due to a technical issue as per standard operating procedure. The aircraft landed safely at Delhi and the passengers and crew have disembarked. Air India sincerely regrets inconvenience caused due to this unforeseen situation," an airline spokesperson said in a statement. Dec 22, 2025
Govt e-Marketplace helps to rake in Rs 2,200 crore via e-waste, scrap sale

Govt e-Marketplace helps to rake in Rs 2,200 crore via e-waste, scrap sale

GeM's forward auction module conducted over 13,000 auctions, onboarded more than 23,000 registered bidders, and enabled participation from over 17,000 auctioneers during this four-year period. These figures underscore that forward auctions are no longer a pilot initiative but have evolved into a nationwide digital mechanism for government asset disposal, the statement said. Dec 21, 2025
Start-up

Indian startup funding jumps 2.6X to $364 million this week

Growth and late-stage funding dominated the week, crossing the $300 million mark through nine deals. The biggest raise came from customer engagement platform MoEngage, which secured an additional $180 million as part of its Series F round from ChrysCapital and Dragon Funds, along with Schroders Capital. Dec 21, 2025
Travel risks rise as US tightens scrutiny of non-immigrant visas

Travel risks rise as US tightens scrutiny of non-immigrant visas

According to prominent US immigration attorney Aparna Dave, the changes have already begun affecting visa applicants across categories, including H-1B, F-1 and J-1 visas, with US consulates postponing scheduled interviews as they conduct more extensive background checks. Dec 21, 2025
Railway fares to go up from Dec 26, to yield Rs 600 crore extra revenue

Railway fares to go up from Dec 26, to yield Rs 600 crore extra revenue

Under the new ticket pricing structure, passengers will pay an extra 1 paisa per km on journeys beyond 215 km in Ordinary Class, and 2 paise per km for Mail and Express non-AC and AC classes. Passengers on a 500 km non-AC journey will pay an additional Rs 10 for their journey. There is no increase in ticket prices for passengers travelling on routes shorter than 215 km. Dec 21, 2025
Grokipedia beta version to launch in 2 months: Elon Musk

Elon Musk's net worth soars to nearly $750 billion

Earlier, the Delaware Supreme Court in the US restored Musk's 2018 pay package from Tesla, overturning a lower‑court decision that had struck it down as "unfathomable". The ruling reverses a 2024 decision that rescinded the package and found that total rescission "leaves Musk uncompensated for his time and efforts over a period of six years," the 49‑page ruling said, according to reports. Dec 21, 2025
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