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Raj Kumar Goyal takes charge as Chief Information Commissioner; eight new ICs sworn in
New team drawn from administration, journalism, policing, law, forestry, railways and public policy
Heart disease, not Covid link, leading cause of sudden death in young adults: AIIMS study
Over 40% of sudden deaths in adults aged 18-45 years were due to heart disease, while no significant link was found with Covid-19 infection or vaccination, the study found
India dismisses Dhaka’s allegations, says 'never allowed anti-Bangladesh activities'
MEA reiterates New Delhi's support for ‘free, fair and peaceful’ elections in the neighbouring country
Nitin Nabin set to become BJP’s next national president, first leader from Bihar
Five-term Bihar MLA and current PWD minister Nitin Nabin, who entered politics at 26 after winning a 2006 bypoll, will take charge from J P Nadda
First-ever investors’ meet held in Lakshadweep to unlock fisheries potential
It brought together stakeholders from across the country, envisaging Rs 519 crore in investments to tap the islands’ vast potential through sustainable and value-driven development
SAIL posts 14% sales growth in Apr-Nov
PSU reports strong sales growth despite global market volatility, driven by a sharp surge in Nov volumes and steady expansion in retail sales, supported by focused sales strategies, promotion efforts
India’s digital leap masks growing state-level divide: Report
ICRIER study reveals a multi-speed transformation, with a handful of states nearing global benchmarks while large parts of India struggle with weak connectivity, uneven adoption & limited innovation
Income Tax dept cracks down on refund claims with bogus donation
Authorities uncover misuse of political and charitable entities for fake deductions; SMS and emails sent to taxpayers. Taxpayers urged to revise returns voluntarily
Indian campuses score high on safety, but stress looms large
IOH 2025-26 report points to robust infrastructure, inclusive campus cultures and widely available mental-health support across Indian institutions
Cabinet clears ₹11,718-cr budget for first fully-digital Census in 2027
First time since Independence, the decennial exercise will record caste data, with results delivered through a new online platform offering cleaner, faster, machine-readable datasets for policymaking
CPI inflation rises to 0.71% in Nov, food inflation remains below zero
Food price trend driven largely by higher prices of vegetables, proteins, spices and fuel, with rural and urban areas experiencing parallel upward shifts across key categories
Skilling boost, stronger small enterprises key to India’s job growth: NCAER
Strengthening labour-intensive manufacturing and services could help sustain 8% GDP growth, the study finds, noting that even a 1% rise in credit access can boost hired employment by 45%