No Direct Proof of Deaths Solely Due to Air Pollution, Says Health Ministry

December 10, 2025

No Direct Proof of Deaths Solely Due to Air Pollution, Says Health Ministry

The Union Health Ministry told Rajya Sabha that air pollution triggers respiratory diseases but no direct link to deaths or illness is conclusively proven. Various government programmes aim to fight air pollution nationwide.

Karnataka Deploys Special Action Force in Mandya to Tackle Rising Communal Tensions

December 10, 2025

Karnataka Deploys Special Action Force in Mandya to Tackle Rising Communal Tensions

Karnataka’s Home Minister announces deployment of the Special Action Force in Mandya district following recent communal incidents. The force has been active in volatile coastal districts and aims to maintain peace amid political shifts and religious unrest.

ECI’s Special Intensive Revision Strengthens Electoral Rolls Despite Legal Challenges

December 10, 2025

ECI’s Special Intensive Revision Strengthens Electoral Rolls Despite Legal Challenges

The Election Commission of India’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) updates voter lists to ensure only eligible citizens vote. Despite petitions in the Supreme Court, the move improves accuracy with tech-driven, transparent methods and extensive verification in Bihar.

200,000 Flee as Rwanda-backed Rebels Advance Toward Uvira in DRC Amid Peace Pact

December 10, 2025

200,000 Flee as Rwanda-backed Rebels Advance Toward Uvira in DRC Amid Peace Pact

About 200,000 people fled their homes in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo after M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda, advanced towards the strategic town of Uvira. This surge happened days after a US-brokered peace deal signed under Donald Trump's watch. Fighting has killed at least 74 people and wounded dozens more.

Arvind Subramanian Hails Telangana's Competitive Federalism, Calls Hyderabad Investment Magnet

December 10, 2025

Arvind Subramanian Hails Telangana's Competitive Federalism, Calls Hyderabad Investment Magnet

Former Chief Economic Advisor Arvind Subramanian praised Telangana's vision and called Hyderabad a growing investment hotspot. He stressed competitive federalism and warned against the culture of freebies.