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Month: December 2025

President Droupadi Murmu Praises ‘Jashcraft’ and Tribal Women’s Skills at Inter-State Cultural Meet

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President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, on Monday lauded the craftsmanship, skills and self-reliance of tribal women from Chhattisgarh’s Jashpur district during the Inter-State Tribal Cultural Conclave ‘Kartik Jatra’ held at Manjhatoli in Gumla district of Jharkhand. The President specially appreciated the work of tribal women associated with ‘Jashcraft’, noting that the jewellery and eco-friendly … Read more

Adani Power Expansion to Acquire 175 Hectares of Land in Raigarh

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Raigarh ।  With the launch of new coal mines, activity in the steel and power sectors has intensified in Raigarh district of Chhattisgarh. Several new industrial projects are being planned, while existing plants are moving towards expansion. In this sequence, Adani Power Limited is set to expand its power plant located at Bade Bhandar, about … Read more

Women Welfare Society, SECL Indira Vihar Organizes One-Day Picnic Tour

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Indira Vihar, SECL — The Women Welfare Society of SECL, Indira Vihar successfully organized a one-day picnic tour on 25 December for 50 women and children of the society. The tour was conducted under the able leadership of the Society’s Secretary, Mrs. Madhuri Tiwari. As part of the program, the participants visited the Raipur Jungle … Read more

Tepco Pledges Safety as It Prepares to Restart World’s Largest Nuclear Power Plant

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Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings (Tepco) has pledged to place safety as its top priority as it prepares to restart the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant in Niigata Prefecture, the world’s largest nuclear facility. Tepco President Tomiaki Kobayakawa said on Wednesday that the company plans to restart the first unit of the plant on January 20, … Read more

Spotify Disables Accounts After Open-Source Group Scrapes 86 Million Songs

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Spotify has disabled multiple user accounts after an open-source group claimed it scraped and published millions of songs from the music streaming platform, the company confirmed on Monday. Anna’s Archive, an organization that describes itself as the “largest truly open library in human history,” said over the weekend that it had discovered a method to … Read more

A New Era Begins in Nyaydhani Bilaspur, Municipal Corporation Gets Visionary Leadership

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Bilaspur | Janhit News A new chapter in the development journey of Nyaydhani Bilaspur began today with the formal assumption of charge by IAS officer Prakash Kumar Sarve as the Municipal Commissioner of Bilaspur and Managing Director of Smart City. His appointment has infused fresh momentum into the city’s administration with a clear focus on … Read more

Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam: Eighth Chargesheet Filed Against Chaitanya Baghel

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Raipur: In the high-profile Chhattisgarh liquor scam case, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) and Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on December 22, 2025, filed the eighth chargesheet against accused Chaitanya Baghel in the Special Court in Raipur. With this, a total of eight chargesheets, including the original one, have now been submitted in the case. According to … Read more

NSS Seven-Day Special Camp Inaugurated at Fasterpur, Mungeli

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Mungeli : A seven-day special camp of the National Service Scheme (NSS) unit of Government Higher Secondary School, Fasterpur (Mungeli) was formally inaugurated today under the leadership of Programme Officer Dr. Rambabu Mishra. The camp will be organized from December 21 to December 27, 2025, at the Government Middle School परिसर of nearby Gram Panchayat … Read more

Sub-₹10 Cryptocurrency Delivers 50% Return in 7 Days, Leaves Bitcoin Far Behind

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New Delhi:While the cryptocurrency market has remained volatile for weeks, some digital assets have defied the broader slowdown and delivered exceptional returns. One such cryptocurrency is Canton, priced below ₹10, which has stunned investors by generating over 50% returns in just seven days, significantly outperforming Bitcoin. According to market data, Canton was trading at $0.1081 … Read more

Modi Ahead of Nehru on Public Sector Units: Why a Johns Hopkins Professor Has Issued a Stark Warning

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New Delhi:Johns Hopkins University professor Devesh Kapoor has raised serious concerns over India’s continued reliance on public sector undertakings (PSUs), warning that loss-making government enterprises are imposing a heavy and persistent cost on the economy. In his new book, “A Sixth of Humanity: Independent India’s Development Odyssey,” co-authored with economist Arvind Subramanian, Kapoor argues that … Read more

CBI Recovers Large Cash Haul From Army Officer’s Residence in Sri Ganganagar in Defence Bribery Case

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Sri Ganganagar: A defence-related bribery case being investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has revealed strong links to Rajasthan, following the recovery of a large amount of cash from an Army officer’s residence in Sri Ganganagar. According to an official CBI press release, the agency recovered ₹10 lakh in cash from the Sri … Read more

Driving After One Drink Can Cost ₹25,000: Jaipur Police Crack Down on Drunk Driving

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Jaipur: Driving under the influence of alcohol has become an expensive mistake in Jaipur. The city’s traffic police and courts have adopted a strict stance against drunk driving, warning that even a single drink can lead to heavy fines, arrest, and cancellation of a driving licence. According to Jaipur Police, if a person is caught … Read more

Who Was the Hindu Queen Who Once Stopped the Jhelum’s Waters in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir?

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New Delhi: Rivers originating in the Himalayas—such as the Indus, Ravi, and Jhelum—flow from India into Pakistan and form the backbone of Pakistan’s agriculture and water supply. Among them, the Jhelum River holds not only strategic importance today but also a fascinating historical legacy that dates back centuries. Recently, Pakistan has raised concerns that after … Read more

Scientists Develop Advanced Solar Cell That Is 30% More Powerful, Solving a Major Solar Energy Challenge

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Scientists have achieved a major breakthrough in solar energy technology by developing a new type of solar cell that is nearly 30% more efficient than conventional designs. This innovation could significantly boost the use of clean and renewable solar power in the future. As the world increasingly turns to solar energy to reduce pollution and … Read more

Congress Gears Up for All-Out Political Battle Over ‘VB-G RAM G’ Bill, Seeks to Pressure Modi Government

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New Delhi: The Congress party has signaled an aggressive political push against the Modi government over the newly passed Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Employment and Livelihood Mission–Grameen (VB-G RAM G) Bill, setting the stage for a fresh confrontation between the ruling NDA and the opposition. A key meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Rural … Read more

Delhi High Court Questions Fairness of CCI Proceedings in Case Involving Major Logistics Firms

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New Delhi — The Delhi High Court on Tuesday raised serious concerns over the fairness and procedural conduct of proceedings before the Competition Commission of India (CCI) while hearing a writ petition filed by the Federation of Indian Publishers (FIP) in a case involving major logistics and courier companies. A Division Bench headed by the … Read more

Upstart Criminal Networks Shake Japan’s Traditional Yakuza

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Tokyo — Japan’s long-established yakuza gangs are facing an unexpected challenge, not from police alone but from a new generation of tech-savvy criminal networks known as tokuryu. These loosely organized groups are rapidly reshaping the country’s underworld, drawing young recruits away from traditional mafia syndicates and fueling a surge in fraud and scams. Unlike the … Read more

Life Lessons From a Bestseller: How a Japanese Children’s Book Turns Mistakes Into Moments of Growth

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In a year dominated by fantasy epics and literary mysteries, Japan’s bestselling book of 2025 tells a surprisingly simple story — children making everyday mistakes. Dai Pinchi Zukan 3 (“The Big Pinch Encyclopedia 3”), the latest installment in Noritake Suzuki’s popular illustrated series, has captured the nation’s imagination by celebrating childhood mishaps rather than heroic … Read more

No Embargo on Imran Khan’s Sons Meeting Him in Jail: Pakistan Government

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Islamabad: The Pakistan government on Saturday said there is “no embargo” on former prime minister Imran Khan’s sons meeting their incarcerated father, provided they travel to the country. Clarifying the government’s position, Interior State Minister Talal Chaudhry told reporters that Suleman Khan and Kasim Khan are free to meet Imran Khan at Adiala Jail in … Read more

Naqab Row: Supreme Court Bar Association Condemns Bihar CM Nitish Kumar’s Actions

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New Delhi: The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) has issued a strong letter of condemnation against Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar over an incident in which he allegedly pulled down the naqab of a woman doctor during a public function in Patna. In its letter released on Saturday, the SCBA expressed its “strongest condemnation” of … Read more

SEBI Imposes ₹50 Lakh Penalty on Four Individuals for Manipulating GG Engineering Shares

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New Delhi: Capital markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has imposed a penalty of ₹50 lakh on four individuals for engaging in fraudulent practices related to the manipulation of shares of G G Engineering Ltd. The penalty has been imposed jointly and severally on Manish Mishra, Sunil Bhandari, Rekha Bhandari and Anshu … Read more

Bondi Lifesavers Unite in Silence to Honour Victims of Shooting Attack

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Hundreds of surf lifesavers gathered along Bondi Beach on Saturday morning to honour the victims of last weekend’s deadly shooting at a Hanukah festival, in what many described as a powerful and cathartic moment for a shaken community. Standing arm in arm along the shoreline, lifesavers, locals, families and volunteers observed two minutes of silence … Read more