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Rahul Gandhi's Manufacturing Decline Claims Contested by BJP with Growth Statistics
Dec 17, 2025 09:38 pm CST
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's comments about declining manufacturing in India during his Germany visit have sparked controversy, with BJP countering his claims using statistical data showing significant growth in electronics and automobile manufacturing sectors. Despite criticizing Indian manufacturing trends, Gandhi praised the TVS-BMW partnership as evidence of Indian engineering excellence.
Rahul Gandhi Sparks Controversy Over Indian Manufacturing Claims During BMW Visit in Germany
Dec 17, 2025 09:30 pm CST
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has ignited political debate with his comments about declining manufacturing in India during his visit to a BMW plant in Munich, Germany. BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari countered with statistics showing substantial growth in electronics and automobile manufacturing sectors, highlighting a 14-fold increase in vehicle production since 1991 and ambitious targets for India to become a top global automobile manufacturer by 2047.
Delhi Police Dismantles Rs 47-Lakh Cyber Fraud Ring with Chinese Connections: 8 Arrested in Online Trading Scam
Dec 17, 2025 09:27 pm CST
The Delhi Police Crime Branch has uncovered a sophisticated cyber fraud operation with Chinese connections, arresting eight individuals involved in a Rs 47.23 lakh online stock trading scam. The fraudsters used Telegram groups, fake trading applications, and shell companies to target victims with false investment promises, exposing an elaborate money laundering network connected to over 1,100 cybercrime cases nationwide.
IRCTC E-Wallet Funds Restricted to Ticket Purchases Only: Railway Minister Confirms No Cash Withdrawal Option
Dec 17, 2025 09:26 pm CST
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has confirmed that IRCTC e-wallet funds can only be used for purchasing train tickets with no cash withdrawal option, operating as a closed system Prepaid Payment Instrument under RBI guidelines. However, users will receive refunds to their bank accounts upon closing their e-wallet accounts, ensuring funds aren't permanently locked in the system.
Delhi's Comprehensive Pollution Control Strategy: From Car-Pooling Apps to Smog-Eating Surfaces
Dec 17, 2025 09:26 pm CST
Delhi's Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa has unveiled an ambitious pollution control plan featuring PUCC system overhaul, a new car-pooling app, and Rs 2,700 crore allocation for mechanical road sweepers. Other innovative measures include collaboration with Google Maps to identify traffic hotspots, partnership with IIT Madras for developing smog-eating surfaces, and expansion of the electric bus fleet to combat Delhi's growing air quality crisis.
Living Voters Declared Dead: Major Errors Found in Bengal's Draft Electoral Roll
Dec 17, 2025 09:21 pm CST
Bengal's draft voter list revision has sparked controversy after living citizens including a daily wage couple and a Trinamool councillor were incorrectly marked as deceased. The Special Intensive Revision also erroneously assigned a Brahmin surname to CPM leader Mohammed Salim, raising serious concerns about election integrity as 58 lakh names were removed from voter rolls.
Supreme Court Mandates BS-4 Compliant Engines for Delhi Vehicles to Combat Air Pollution
Dec 17, 2025 09:03 pm CST
The Supreme Court has modified its order on vehicle restrictions in Delhi, now requiring BS-4 compliant engines or newer to operate in the capital. This decision targets older vehicles with BS-III engines that emit significantly higher pollutants, as data shows they contribute substantially to Delhi's severe air pollution. New initiatives including PUCC enforcement and traffic system improvements are being implemented to address the city's deteriorating air quality.
Madhya Pradesh's Paramedical Education Crisis: How Systemic Delays Are Affecting Healthcare Education and Patient Care
Dec 17, 2025 09:01 pm CST
Madhya Pradesh's medical education system faces another crisis as paramedical programs experience severe disruptions since 2020. With delayed sessions, postponed exams, and stalled graduations across 243 institutions, thousands of aspiring healthcare technicians find their careers in limbo. This educational breakdown threatens to create a critical shortage of essential healthcare workers, directly impacting the quality of patient care throughout the state.
India's New IT Rules: OTT Content Regulated Under Digital Media Ethics Code, Not Censor Board
Dec 17, 2025 08:34 pm CST
India has implemented a three-tier regulatory framework for OTT platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime, placing them under IT Rules 2021 rather than traditional censorship. Social media platforms with over 50 lakh users must appoint local officers, remove unlawful content within 24-72 hours, and publish compliance reports. The Centre has already blocked 43 OTT platforms for displaying objectionable content.
Supreme Court Questions Delhi Toll Plazas: Environmental Impact and Traffic Crisis at City Borders
Dec 17, 2025 08:27 pm CST
The Supreme Court has issued a sharp notice to NHAI and MCD regarding toll plazas at Delhi's entry points, particularly the Delhi-Gurgaon border, citing severe traffic congestion that worsens air pollution. Chief Justice Surya Kant suggested suspending toll collection until January 31, questioning the prioritization of revenue over public health during peak pollution periods.