MP govt announces major IAS promotions; 16 to super time scale, 24 to selection grade
Bhopal, Dec 31 (IANS) In a year-end administrative overhaul, the Madhya Pradesh General Administration Department has promoted 16 Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers from the 2010 batch to the Super Time Scale (Pay Matrix Level-14, Rs 1,44,200-2,18,200), and 24 from the 2013 batch to the Selection Grade (Pay Matrix Level-13, Rs 1,23,100-2,15,900). The orders, issued […]
‘Delhi recorded best air quality in seven years in 2025, barring COVID period’
New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) Delhi witnessed a significant improvement in its air quality in 2025, recording the lowest average PM2.5 and PM10 concentration levels in the last seven years, barring the COVID-affected year of 2020, according to official data. The year also saw the highest number of ‘Good’ to ‘Satisfactory’ Air Quality Index (AQI) […]
MP: Guv Patel, CM Yadav extend wishes for New Year
Bhopal, Dec 31 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel and CM Mohan Yadav extended greetings to the people of the state on the occasion of the New Year 2026. Governor Patel stated that the “New Year symbolises new resolutions, new energy and new opportunities. This is the time to take lessons from past experiences and […]
BJP strikes early with six unopposed wins in Maharashtra municipal polls
Mumbai, Dec 31 (IANS) As scrutiny of nomination papers for the elections to 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra concluded on Wednesday, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has made early gains, with six of its candidates being elected unopposed even before polling. The developments have given the party an early momentum ahead of voting scheduled for […]
Maha CM Fadnavis hails Union Cabinet nod for Nashik-Solapur-Akkalkot corridor
Mumbai, Dec 31 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday welcomed the Union Cabinet’s approval for the six-lane greenfield Nashik–Solapur–Akkalkot corridor, saying the project, aligned with the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, will significantly reduce travel time, strengthen west–east connectivity, boost logistics and generate large-scale employment, thereby giving a major push to economic […]
Vigilance is biggest weapon against cybercrime: Gujarat Minister Jitu Vaghani
Gandhinagar, Dec 31 (IANS) Emphasising that alertness is the most effective defence against cybercrimes, Gujarat spokesperson minister Jitu Vaghani said that growing digital connectivity has also increased the risk of cyber frauds, making public awareness and caution extremely important. Addressing the media after a state cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Vaghani […]
Madhya Pradesh govt announces major IPS promotions on New Year’s eve
Bhopal, Dec 31 (IANS) As the year drew to a close, the Madhya Pradesh Home Department on Wednesday issued a series of orders announcing large-scale promotions of Indian Police Service (IPS) officers across ranks, effective January 1, 2026. The promotions cover appointments to the ranks of Special Director General of Police (Special DGP), Additional Director […]
IANS Year Ender 2025: A year of strains, signals and slow repair for India–US partnership
Washington, Dec 31 (IANS) India–US relations ran into trouble in 2025 after starting the year on a positive note. Political differences, trade disputes, and sharp public messaging quickly tested the partnership. The year opened with momentum after Donald Trump returned to the White House on January 20. In the first 100 days, both sides moved […]
Ukraine launched drones at Putin’s residence from Sumy, Chernihiv: Russian Defence Ministry
Moscow, Dec 31 (IANS) The drone attack by the Ukrainian armed forces on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s residence in the Novgorod region was launched from Sumy and Chernihiv regions, Major General Alexander Romanenkov, Chief of the Russian Aerospace Forces’ Anti-Aircraft Missile Troops, said on Wednesday. “At around 7:20 p.m. on December 28, an air attack […]
Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia laid to rest with full State honours
Dhaka, Dec 31 (IANS) Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson and former Prime Minister of Bangladesh Khaleda Zia was laid to rest with full State honours on Wednesday following her funeral prayers at the South Plaza of Parliament complex in Dhaka, local media reported. She was buried beside her husband and former president Ziaur Rahman at […]
