Cancer patients in India could rise to 20 lakh by 2040: Govt
India is likely to have around 20 lakh cancer patients by 2040, MoS in Prime Minister's Office Jitendra Singh told Rajya Sabha. "We stand at number three, after China and US, as far as cancer's prevalence is concerned," Singh added. He highlighted that cancer and heart ailments, which earlier occurred later in life, are now increasingly affecting younger age groups.
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India is likely to have around 20 lakh cancer patients by 2040, MoS in Prime Minister's Office Jitendra Singh told Rajya Sabha. "We stand at number three, after China and US, as far as cancer's prevalence is concerned," Singh added. He highlighted that cancer and heart ailments, which earlier occurred later in life, are now increasingly affecting younger age groups.
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Red tarpaulin covers building at air base in Pak which India destroyed
A new satellite image has shown a giant red tarpaulin covering a building at Murid air base in Pakistan that was destroyed by India during Operation Sindoor in May. The image hints that re-construction has resumed. "The scale of containment around the building suggests that there likely was more internal damage to the site," said satellite imagery expert Damien Symon.
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05:43 pm Thursday, 18 December, 2025
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A new satellite image has shown a giant red tarpaulin covering a building at Murid air base in Pakistan that was destroyed by India during Operation Sindoor in May. The image hints that re-construction has resumed. "The scale of containment around the building suggests that there likely was more internal damage to the site," said satellite imagery expert Damien Symon.
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Amid VB-G RAM G Bill row, WB CM names scheme after Mahatma Gandhi
Amid a row over the 'VB-G RAM G' Bill that seeks to replace MGNREGA, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has announced the renaming of the state's job guarantee scheme 'Karmashree' after Mahatma Gandhi. "Ashamed that [Mahatma] Gandhi's name [was] removed from the MGNREGA scheme...if they can't give respect to the Father of Nation, we will," CM Mamata said.
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05:32 pm Thursday, 18 December, 2025
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Amid a row over the 'VB-G RAM G' Bill that seeks to replace MGNREGA, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has announced the renaming of the state's job guarantee scheme 'Karmashree' after Mahatma Gandhi. "Ashamed that [Mahatma] Gandhi's name [was] removed from the MGNREGA scheme...if they can't give respect to the Father of Nation, we will," CM Mamata said.
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She can refuse job or go to hell: BJP's Giriraj on woman amid niqab row
After Bihar CM Nitish Kumar pulled the niqab of a woman doctor at an event, Union Minister Giriraj Singh said, "If anyone goes to take an appointment letter, should they not show their face?" When told that she may refuse to take the job, Giriraj said, "Woh refuse kare yaah jahannum mein jaye (She can refuse or go to hell)."
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05:48 pm Thursday, 18 December, 2025
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After Bihar CM Nitish Kumar pulled the niqab of a woman doctor at an event, Union Minister Giriraj Singh said, "If anyone goes to take an appointment letter, should they not show their face?" When told that she may refuse to take the job, Giriraj said, "Woh refuse kare yaah jahannum mein jaye (She can refuse or go to hell)."
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By 2026, cars will pass through toll plazas at 80 kmph: Gadkari
Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari, while speaking in Parliament, said, "I want to assure you that by 2026, cars will pass through (toll plazas) in no time at a speed of 80 kmph." The camera will take a picture of the number plate and FASTag, and the tax will be cut from the bank accounts, he added.
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06:14 pm Thursday, 18 December, 2025
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Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari, while speaking in Parliament, said, "I want to assure you that by 2026, cars will pass through (toll plazas) in no time at a speed of 80 kmph." The camera will take a picture of the number plate and FASTag, and the tax will be cut from the bank accounts, he added.
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IIT Delhi, DU produced most self-made entrepreneurs in India
According to IDFC FIRST Private & Hurun India's 'Top 200 Self-made Entrepreneurs of the Millennia 2025' list, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi produced the most number of business founders. IIT Delhi produced 38 founders, including alumni and Eternal CEO Deepinder Goyal, followed by Delhi University (24) and IIT Kharagpur (21). Among postgraduates, IIM Ahmedabad tops the list with 21 founders.
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06:11 pm Thursday, 18 December, 2025
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According to IDFC FIRST Private & Hurun India's 'Top 200 Self-made Entrepreneurs of the Millennia 2025' list, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi produced the most number of business founders. IIT Delhi produced 38 founders, including alumni and Eternal CEO Deepinder Goyal, followed by Delhi University (24) and IIT Kharagpur (21). Among postgraduates, IIM Ahmedabad tops the list with 21 founders.
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Pic shows Alaska's river turning orange due to Arctic warming
Record-setting temperatures and rainfall in Arctic over the past year increased melting of permafrost and washed toxic minerals into over 200 rivers in northern Alaska, scientists have found. A picture showing a river turning orange due to Arctic warming has surfaced online. "Since 1980...Arctic annual temperatures have warmed nearly three times faster than...rest of the planet," said a scientist.
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06:07 pm Thursday, 18 December, 2025
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Record-setting temperatures and rainfall in Arctic over the past year increased melting of permafrost and washed toxic minerals into over 200 rivers in northern Alaska, scientists have found. A picture showing a river turning orange due to Arctic warming has surfaced online. "Since 1980...Arctic annual temperatures have warmed nearly three times faster than...rest of the planet," said a scientist.
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Gates could've been $10 bn richer if he hadn't shorted Tesla: Musk
Tesla CEO Elon Musk reacted to an X post that claimed Microsoft Co-founder Bill Gates could've become the world's first trillionaire if he hadn't listened to Warren Buffett and sold his Microsoft shares to diversify. "Bill Gates placed a massive short bet against Tesla of around 1% of our total shares, which might've cost him over $10 billion," Musk said.
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06:06 pm Thursday, 18 December, 2025
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk reacted to an X post that claimed Microsoft Co-founder Bill Gates could've become the world's first trillionaire if he hadn't listened to Warren Buffett and sold his Microsoft shares to diversify. "Bill Gates placed a massive short bet against Tesla of around 1% of our total shares, which might've cost him over $10 billion," Musk said.
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Gold reserves found in West Bengal, govt releases list
In response to a question by Rajya Sabha MP Samik Bhattacharya, Union Ministry of Mines revealed areas where gold reserves have been found in West Bengal. They have been found in four places in Purulia, two places in Kalimpong, six places in Bankura and one in Darjeeling. "In Bengal, no major mineral block has been auctioned till date," it added.
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In response to a question by Rajya Sabha MP Samik Bhattacharya, Union Ministry of Mines revealed areas where gold reserves have been found in West Bengal. They have been found in four places in Purulia, two places in Kalimpong, six places in Bankura and one in Darjeeling. "In Bengal, no major mineral block has been auctioned till date," it added.
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Railways to run 138 special trains for Christmas and New Year
Indian Railways will run 138 special trains across nine zones to manage the rush of passengers during the upcoming Christmas and New Year holidays. These trains will complete 650 trips, out of which 244 trips have been notified so far. Western Railway will run the maximum of 28 special trains while South Central Railway will run 26 trains.
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06:18 pm Thursday, 18 December, 2025
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Indian Railways will run 138 special trains across nine zones to manage the rush of passengers during the upcoming Christmas and New Year holidays. These trains will complete 650 trips, out of which 244 trips have been notified so far. Western Railway will run the maximum of 28 special trains while South Central Railway will run 26 trains.
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Lightning strikes Burj Khalifa, Dubai crown prince shares video
Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum shared a video of lightning striking the top of the world's tallest building, Burj Khalifa. In the caption, he wrote, "Dubai" along with a cloud and lightning emoji. The National Centre of Meteorology has issued warnings for rain, thunder, lightning, and hail in several parts of the UAE.
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Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum shared a video of lightning striking the top of the world's tallest building, Burj Khalifa. In the caption, he wrote, "Dubai" along with a cloud and lightning emoji. The National Centre of Meteorology has issued warnings for rain, thunder, lightning, and hail in several parts of the UAE.
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Dense to very dense fog warning issued for several states, list released
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued dense to very dense fog warning for several states/UTs for Friday. It is very likely over Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Uttarakhand, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura.
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06:36 pm Thursday, 18 December, 2025
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued dense to very dense fog warning for several states/UTs for Friday. It is very likely over Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Uttarakhand, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura.
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India's top self-made billionaires created wealth more than GDPs of Pak & Nepal combined
The cumulative value of companies founded by India's top 200 self-made entrepreneurs stands at ₹42 lakh crore ($469 billion) in 2025, up from ₹36 lakh crore ($431 billion) in 2024, Hurun India's report said. This is more than the combined GDPs of Pakistan and Nepal, which had a GDP of $410.5 billion and $45.51 billion in 2025, as per IMF.
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The cumulative value of companies founded by India's top 200 self-made entrepreneurs stands at ₹42 lakh crore ($469 billion) in 2025, up from ₹36 lakh crore ($431 billion) in 2024, Hurun India's report said. This is more than the combined GDPs of Pakistan and Nepal, which had a GDP of $410.5 billion and $45.51 billion in 2025, as per IMF.
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Jharkhand create history with highest-ever total in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final
Ishan Kishan-led Jharkhand on Thursday created history by smashing the highest-ever total in a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) final. Jharkhand posted a total of 262/3 against Haryana in the SMAT 2025 final. Kishan top-scored for Jharkhand with 101(49), while Kumar Kushagra scored 81(38).
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Ishan Kishan-led Jharkhand on Thursday created history by smashing the highest-ever total in a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) final. Jharkhand posted a total of 262/3 against Haryana in the SMAT 2025 final. Kishan top-scored for Jharkhand with 101(49), while Kumar Kushagra scored 81(38).
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'TMC MLA said Ram was Muslim not Hindu', claims BJP; shares video
BJP shared a video and claimed that TMC MLA Madan Mitra at an event said that "Lord Ram was a Muslim, not a Hindu". "TMC leaders cannot help but insult Hindu Gods and Hindu beliefs," the BJP said. "It's a message to illegal Bangladeshis that TMC is the most Hindu Birodhi party, and therefore represents their beliefs," the BJP added.
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06:56 pm Thursday, 18 December, 2025
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BJP shared a video and claimed that TMC MLA Madan Mitra at an event said that "Lord Ram was a Muslim, not a Hindu". "TMC leaders cannot help but insult Hindu Gods and Hindu beliefs," the BJP said. "It's a message to illegal Bangladeshis that TMC is the most Hindu Birodhi party, and therefore represents their beliefs," the BJP added.
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Which Indian cities have the most self-made entrepreneurs?
According to the IDFC FIRST Private and Hurun India list, Bengaluru has the most - 88 - self-made entrepreneurs, followed by Mumbai, which has 83 of them. These cities are followed by New Delhi, Gurugram, Chennai, Pune, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Ahmedabad and Jaipur. "Bengaluru continues to be India's leading entrepreneurial hub," a statement read.
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06:48 pm Thursday, 18 December, 2025
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According to the IDFC FIRST Private and Hurun India list, Bengaluru has the most - 88 - self-made entrepreneurs, followed by Mumbai, which has 83 of them. These cities are followed by New Delhi, Gurugram, Chennai, Pune, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Ahmedabad and Jaipur. "Bengaluru continues to be India's leading entrepreneurial hub," a statement read.
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Mehbooba Mufti also got Burqa removed: Omar amid Nitish niqab row
J&K CM Omar Abdullah, who criticised Bihar CM Nitish Kumar for pulling a niqab of a woman doctor at an event, took a dig at PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti. "People may have forgotten that Mehbooba Mufti got a legitimate voter's burqa removed inside a polling station [earlier]," he said. "That was unfortunate and equally shameful," he added.
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07:07 pm Thursday, 18 December, 2025
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J&K CM Omar Abdullah, who criticised Bihar CM Nitish Kumar for pulling a niqab of a woman doctor at an event, took a dig at PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti. "People may have forgotten that Mehbooba Mufti got a legitimate voter's burqa removed inside a polling station [earlier]," he said. "That was unfortunate and equally shameful," he added.
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Govt issues clarification after taxpayers receive SMS flagging their transactions
Income Tax Department issued a clarification, saying SMSes flagging certain transactions are to facilitate ITR filing. "The communication is just an advisory sent in...those cases where there's apparent significant gap between disclosures in ITR and information received from reporting entities," the department said. It further encouraged taxpayers to revise or file belated ITR before December 31.
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Income Tax Department issued a clarification, saying SMSes flagging certain transactions are to facilitate ITR filing. "The communication is just an advisory sent in...those cases where there's apparent significant gap between disclosures in ITR and information received from reporting entities," the department said. It further encouraged taxpayers to revise or file belated ITR before December 31.
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Parliament clears SHANTI Bill to allow private players in nuclear sector
The Rajya Sabha passed the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill, 2025, on Thursday. This comes a day after the Lok Sabha cleared the bill allowing private players in India's nuclear sector. Several opposition leaders had opposed the bill, urging further scrutiny by a standing committee.
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07:24 pm Thursday, 18 December, 2025
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The Rajya Sabha passed the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill, 2025, on Thursday. This comes a day after the Lok Sabha cleared the bill allowing private players in India's nuclear sector. Several opposition leaders had opposed the bill, urging further scrutiny by a standing committee.
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26 Indians dead, 7 missing in Russia-Ukraine war since 2022: Govt
At least 26 Indians have been killed and seven others have gone missing in the Russia-Ukraine war since 2022, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh informed the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. The minister stated that 202 Indian nationals have been recruited into the Russian armed forces since 2022 out of which 119 have been discharged.
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07:17 pm Thursday, 18 December, 2025
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At least 26 Indians have been killed and seven others have gone missing in the Russia-Ukraine war since 2022, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh informed the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. The minister stated that 202 Indian nationals have been recruited into the Russian armed forces since 2022 out of which 119 have been discharged.
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