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Skies to brighten up Three new firms get initial clearance

28-12-2025

India's fast-growing aviation market is poised for potential new entrants, with the Ministry of Civil Aviation granting No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to three aspiring carriers: Shankh Air, Al Hind Air, and FlyExpress.
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Increasing investment demographics: Smooth journey or bumpy ride

28-12-2025

India's investment landscape is undergoing a deep and quiet transformation. Indian households are shifting from traditional savings habits—primarily bank deposits and short-term instruments—to active investing in capital markets.

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Madras HC calls for Aussie-style social media ban for children

28-12-2025

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has recommended that the Union Government explore enacting legislation similar to Australia's pioneering ban on social media access for children under the age of 16, amid rising concerns over children's exposure to harmful online content, including pornography and child sexual abuse material.

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Rahul Gandhi's global outreach: Insights from Sam Pitroda

27-12-2025

In a revealing exclusive interview with a private news channel, Sam Pitroda, the Chairperson of the Indian Overseas Congress, offered a staunch defense of Rahul Gandhi's recent visit to Germany amid the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament.

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H-1B visas: Lottery scrapped in favour of wage-weighted

27-12-2025

In a major shift to the U.S. H-1B visa program, the Trump administration has announced the replacement of the longstanding random lottery system with a new weighted selection process that prioritizes higher-skilled and higher-paid foreign workers.

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Breaking patriarchal barriers: Supreme Court's 2025 ruling on maternal caste

27-12-2025

In a significant stride toward gender equality and social justice, the Supreme Court of India has delivered a groundbreaking judgment on December 8, 2025, allowing children to claim Scheduled Caste (SC) status based on their mother's caste, even if the father belongs to a non-Scheduled Caste community.

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Fugitive challenges: Lavish lifestyles and legal delays

25-12-2025

In a stark reminder of the challenges India faces in bringing economic fugitives to justice, a recent video has surfaced showing Lalit Modi and Vijay Mallya celebrating in London, seemingly without remorse for the massive financial frauds they are accused of committing.
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UPI payments: Convenience or concern?

25-12-2025

The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has transformed daily financial transactions in India, offering unparalleled speed, ease, and accessibility. From street vendors to online subscriptions, millions rely on UPI apps for seamless payments.
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Unnao rape case: A tragic saga of injustice

25-12-2025

The Delhi High Court, on 23rd December, in a division bench comprising Justices Subramonium Prasad and Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar, suspended the life imprisonment sentence of expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the high-profile 2017 Unnao rape case.
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Diversifying trade: India looks beyond the US?

24-12-2025

In a significant step to diversify its export markets and safeguard against global protectionist pressures, India has concluded a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with New Zealand.
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SHANTI Law: Energy breakthrough or risky gamble?

24-12-2025

On December 22, 2025, President Droupadi Murmu gave her assent to the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill, 2025, formally making it law.

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Corporate cash collides with public mandate

24-12-2025

In the first full financial year after the Supreme Court scrapped the controversial electoral bonds scheme, donations channeled through electoral trusts have shot up dramatically, reaching Rs 3,811 crore — more than triple the Rs 1,218 crore recorded the previous year.