India News
Jammu and Kashmir Approves New Reservation Policy: 50% Jobs Reserved for General Category
Dec 04, 2025 02:11 am CST
The Jammu and Kashmir government has approved a significant reservation policy reform allocating 50% of government jobs to the general category. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's cabinet has forwarded this decision to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha for final approval. The policy aims to address concerns from the general category population, which constitutes 70% of residents but previously received less than 40% of government positions under central rule.
Army Personnel's Wife Dies By Suicide Following Domestic Dispute in Mathura, UP
Dec 04, 2025 02:08 am CST
A 45-year-old woman, wife of an Army personnel, took her own life in Mathura's Revtipuram area following a family dispute. Police found Manju Devi had locked herself in a room after an argument while her husband was away on duty. The incident highlights the importance of mental health support for military families.
NHPC Achieves Major Milestone: 250 MW Unit Synchronized in India's Largest 2,000 MW Hydropower Project
Dec 04, 2025 02:07 am CST
NHPC has successfully synchronized Unit-2 of the 2,000 MW Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project with the National Grid, marking a significant advancement for India's largest hydropower initiative. Located at the Arunachal Pradesh-Assam border, this project will eventually generate 7.421 billion units of renewable energy annually, strengthening India's clean energy portfolio and enhancing electricity access across the northeastern region.
29-Year-Old Woman Delivers Rare Quadruplets in Indore: Three Girls and One Boy Born via Cesarean Section
Dec 04, 2025 01:42 am CST
A 29-year-old woman made medical history at Shri Indore Cloth Market Hospital by giving birth to quadruplets - three girls and one boy. The rare birth, occurring in only one in 700,000 pregnancies naturally, was successfully handled through a challenging one-hour cesarean procedure, with the newborns weighing between 800 grams and 1.5 kilograms.
Delhi Records Coldest December Day: Temperature Drops Below Seasonal Average with Foggy Forecast
Dec 04, 2025 01:41 am CST
Delhi experienced its coldest December day of the year as temperatures dropped to 23.7°C, 1.6 degrees below normal, with minimum temperatures at 6.4°C. The IMD forecasts moderate fog conditions for Thursday with continued cold weather and northwestern winds at 10 km/h, while the Air Quality Early Warning System predicts isolated cold wave conditions.
Punjab's Water Crisis: How the Food Bowl of India Faces Environmental and Health Catastrophe
Dec 04, 2025 01:37 am CST
Punjab, once celebrated as India's food bowl during the Green Revolution, now faces a severe water crisis with dangerous uranium contamination, depleted groundwater, and polluted rivers. AAP's Raghav Chadha highlights this environmental emergency in Parliament, calling for urgent national intervention to help the state that sacrificed its environmental health for India's food security.
AI Recruitment Firm Promises H-1B Sponsorship Despite Restrictions: Impact on IIT-Delhi Students
Dec 04, 2025 01:34 am CST
A US-based artificial intelligence recruitment firm has captured attention at IIT-Delhi with bold advertisements promising continued H-1B visa sponsorship despite increasing restrictions. This comes as welcome news to students worried about stricter US immigration policies, including a $100,000 fee increase for visa applications starting in 2025. Indian tech students view these opportunities as valuable for gaining international exposure despite Trump administration's crackdown on the visa program widely used by Indian technology professionals.
Supreme Court Mandates UPSC to Allow Scribe Changes 7 Days Before Exams and Implement Screen-Reader Software for Visually-Impaired Candidates
Dec 04, 2025 01:33 am CST
The Supreme Court has directed the UPSC to allow eligible candidates to request scribe changes up to seven days before examinations and implement screen-reader software for visually-impaired candidates. This landmark ruling emphasizes constitutional promises of equality and dignity for differently-abled individuals, requiring the commission to submit a comprehensive compliance plan within two months to ensure examination accessibility while maintaining integrity.
Indian Rupee Falls to Historic Low: Chief Economic Adviser Remains Optimistic About FDI Growth Despite Currency Depreciation
Dec 04, 2025 01:33 am CST
India's Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran remains unconcerned about the rupee hitting an all-time low of 90.21 against the US dollar, stating it hasn't affected inflation or exports. Despite currency challenges, he projects gross FDI could exceed USD 100 billion this year, representing significant growth over the previous fiscal year's USD 81.04 billion.
Meghalaya Authorities Rescue 24 Children From Substandard Karnataka Facility: New Child Protection Measures Proposed
Dec 04, 2025 01:33 am CST
The Meghalaya Directorate of Social Welfare has rescued 24 children from a poorly-maintained facility in Karnataka, uncovering an illegal operation transporting minors across state lines. SCPCR Chairperson Agatha Sangma has urged the Chief Minister to implement standardized procedures to protect children sent to out-of-state institutions, as authorities crack down on unregistered organizations exploiting children under the pretext of education.