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Adani Group Commits Over $75 Billion to Energy Transition: Building World's Largest Renewable Energy Park in India
Dec 09, 2025 04:42 pm CST
Gautam Adani announces a substantial $75 billion investment in energy transition over five years, highlighting the development of the world's largest renewable energy park in Khavda, Gujarat. The project aims to generate 30 GW of green energy by 2030, while Adani defends India's sustainability position by contextualizing its comparatively low per capita emissions despite being the third-largest electricity consumer globally.
Gautam Adani Urges India to Pursue Economic Independence Through Resource Sovereignty and Resist External Pressures
Dec 09, 2025 04:42 pm CST
Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani called for India to define its own development path and resist external influences during IIT Dhanbad's centenary celebrations. He emphasized that 21st century sovereignty depends on controlling natural resources and energy systems, warning against "narrative colonisation" from nations attempting to dictate how developing countries should grow. Adani announced initiatives including internships and a Mining Excellence Centre while urging students to build a self-reliant India.
Opposition Lawmakers Submit Impeachment Motion Against Madras High Court Judge Over Temple Lamp Controversy
Dec 09, 2025 04:25 pm CST
Over 120 opposition MPs have proposed the impeachment of Madras High Court Justice GR Swaminathan regarding his controversial ruling on lighting a festival lamp at Thirupparankundram Subramaniaswamy temple in Tamil Nadu, highlighting political tensions between the ruling DMK and judiciary ahead of upcoming Assembly elections.
Supreme Court Expresses Frustration Over Multiple Special Intensive Revision Petitions From Various States
Dec 09, 2025 03:45 pm CST
The Supreme Court has expressed concern over the growing number of petitions related to the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process from multiple states. Chief Justice Surya Kant ordered state-wise segregation of petitions while prioritizing a decision on Bihar's SIR legality. The court also addressed timeline concerns for Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, as well as security issues for booth-level officers in West Bengal.
Fatal Accident: Biker Falls Into Exposed Manhole in Thane and Gets Crushed by Speeding Truck
Dec 09, 2025 03:38 pm CST
A motorcyclist in Thane, Maharashtra tragically lost his life when his foot became trapped in an exposed manhole, causing him to fall onto the road where he was struck by an oncoming truck. Local residents are criticizing the Thane Municipal Corporation for neglecting dangerous road conditions despite multiple similar incidents. This follows another recent fatality where a woman died after a motorcycle hit a pothole in the region.
DGCA Cuts IndiGo's Winter Schedule by 5% Following Massive Flight Cancellation Crisis
Dec 09, 2025 03:32 pm CST
Following widespread chaos at Indian airports due to hundreds of canceled flights, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation has imposed a 5% reduction on IndiGo's winter schedule. This regulatory action comes after the airline failed to efficiently manage its operations under new pilot fatigue safety regulations, resulting in approximately 110 fewer daily flights for India's largest carrier.
Indian Government Takes Firm Action Against IndiGo Following Massive Flight Cancellations and Passenger Disruptions
Dec 09, 2025 03:27 pm CST
Union Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu delivered a strong message to Parliament regarding the recent IndiGo crisis, emphasizing that passenger safety is non-negotiable and accountability will be enforced. Following hundreds of flight cancellations that stranded thousands of travelers, the DGCA has reduced IndiGo's winter schedule by 5% and initiated a comprehensive investigation into the airline's failure to comply with new flight duty time limitations designed to prevent pilot fatigue.
From Success to Fugitives: The Rise and Fall of Luthra Brothers After Deadly Goa Nightclub Fire
Dec 09, 2025 03:14 pm CST
This article explores the dramatic reversal of fortune for the Luthra brothers, Saurabh and Gaurav, once celebrated entrepreneurs who built a successful hospitality empire across multiple cities. Their meteoric rise from opening their first venue in 2016 ended in tragedy when a devastating fire at their Goa nightclub 'Birch By Romeo Lane' claimed 25 lives. Investigations revealed serious safety violations, transforming them overnight from admired businessmen to fugitives who fled the country to escape accountability.
Tragic Suicide of National-Level Kabaddi Player in Nagpur Following Broken Job Promises and Harassment
Dec 09, 2025 02:55 pm CST
A 29-year-old national-level kabaddi player from Nagpur tragically ended her life after her husband failed to fulfill his pre-marriage promise of securing her employment. Facing financial hardship and alleged mental harassment, Kiran Suraj Dadhe consumed poison on December 4 and passed away three days later. Police have filed a case under Section 108 of BNS against her husband for abetment of suicide.
Indian Parliament Schedules 10-Hour Debate on Electoral Reforms: Government and Opposition Face Off
Dec 09, 2025 02:55 pm CST
The Lok Sabha has allocated 10 hours for a comprehensive debate on electoral reforms during the Winter Session of Parliament, with equal time given to ruling and opposition parties. Key issues include Election Commission's role, campaign spending transparency, EVMs, and the controversial "One Nation, One Election" proposal. Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal will open the debate while Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi will lead Congress's response in this significant democratic discussion.