Six cops injured in stone pelting; WhatsApp, social media services suspended for 24 hours in Rajasthan's Chomu

Six cops injured in stone pelting; WhatsApp, social media services suspended for 24 hours in Rajasthan's Chomu

A police team that reached the spot to manage the situation was allegedly attacked by rioters, who pelted stones, injuring half a dozen policemen. All the injured personnel were admitted to a local hospital, where their condition is reported to be stable. To control the situation, police resorted to a lathi-charge and fired tear gas shells. Since morning, the entire area has been converted into a high-security zone, with heavy police deployment. Dec 26, 2025
Indian student killed in shooting near Toronto University; accused on the run

Indian student killed in shooting near Toronto University; accused on the run

"On Tuesday, at approximately 3.34 p.m., police responded to a call for an unknown trouble in the Highland Creek Trail and Old Kingston Road area. Officers responded to reports of a person with serious injuries. Officers located a male victim with a gunshot wound. The victim was pronounced deceased on scene," the Toronto Police said in an official statement on Wednesday. Dec 26, 2025
Dense fog envelops Delhi-NCR; average air quality remains 'very poor'

Delhi air quality improves as overall AQI falls to 'poor' category

Data from the Central Pollution Control Board's (CPCB) Sameer mobile application showed that, as of 6.05 a.m., three monitoring stations reported air quality in the 'moderate' category. These included Lodhi Road-IITM with an AQI of 160, Lodhi Road-IMD at 194, and Najafgarh at 188. Dec 26, 2025
Minimum temperature rises above zero in J&K's Srinagar; cold wave grips Gulmarg, Pahalgam

Minimum temperature rises above zero in J&K's Srinagar; cold wave grips Gulmarg, Pahalgam

The Meteorological (MeT) Department officials said, "Seasonal precipitation (October 1- December 25) remained -44 per cent (Kashmir Division) departure from normal, which is a deficit and -9 per cent (Jammu Division), which is normal. A spell of light snow (higher reaches) and light rain at scattered to many places of J&K during December 31 to January 1 and improvement thereafter." Dec 26, 2025
India among Asia-Pacific's most resilient real estate markets despite global uncertainty: Report

Why India's growth still feels incomplete

As India approaches 2026–27, it faces a paradox of strong macroeconomic performance alongside widespread economic unease. While growth projections, public investment, inflation control and external stability appear robust, most citizens do not experience growth as steady income gains, secure employment or rising dignity. This gap is structural, not perceptual: India has mastered output growth but failed to translate it into broad-based prosperity. Dec 25, 2025
Historic Labour Code reforms to accelerate growth, create more jobs in 2026

Historic Labour Code reforms to accelerate growth, create more jobs in 2026

The hectic winter session of Parliament saw the approval of proposals to allow 100 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI) in insurance and opening the nuclear power sector to private players. These came close on the heels of the four labour laws that were recently notified, integrating 29 complex laws into 4 streamlined Codes, to create an environment that promotes industrial efficiency while safeguarding workers' interests. Dec 25, 2025