The Bihar government has taken a major and historic step for investors dreaming of setting up industries. Many business ideas are unable to take off due to the high cost of land, but now the government is providing land to industrialists for a token amount of just one rupee. This initiative has been launched with the aim of increasing large-scale investment and employment in the state.

This facility will be available under the "Bihar Industrial Investment Incentive Package 2025." To avail of this scheme, investors must apply by March 31, 2026.

Who can buy land for Rs 1?

The government will not give this land to everyone, but only to those investors who can bring employment and big investments to the state.

• 10 acres of land for just Re 1 to companies investing Rs 100 crore and employing 1,000 people
• Those investing Rs 1,000 crore will get 25 acres of land for Rs 1.
• Rules are more relaxed for Fortune 500 companies, with 10 acres of land for an investment of Rs 200 crore.

There's good news for other investors too: BIADA is offering up to 50% discount on its land.

his year's monsoon season was excellent across the country, with many states receiving record-breaking rainfall. Rainfall continues in many areas even after the monsoon's return. Now, the weather is changing once again. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert for heavy rain and strong winds in several states for December 7th and 8th.

The Mouse of Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh has seen a significant decrease in post-monsoon rainfall, but the Meteorological Department has issued an alert for heavy rain and snowfall in high altitude areas for the next two days. Caution is advised when traveling in mountainous areas.

Kerala weather

Kerala is experiencing good post-monsoon rainfall. The Meteorological Department has issued a warning for heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds in Kerala from December 7th to 8th.

Alert in Uttarakhand and Jammu and Kashmir

The International Monetary Fund (IMD) has forecast heavy rain and snowfall in the higher reaches of these two states. The changing weather is expected to intensify the cold.

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Saturday expressed confidence that the implementation of the circular economy model across the country will increase the income of dairy farmers by 20 percent over the next five years. Shah made this statement at an event held in Sanadar village in Gujarat's Vav-Thrad district, marking the inauguration of the dairy's bio-CNG and fertilizer plant and the foundation stone laying of a milk powder plant.

He addressed the cattle farmers associated with Banas Dairy on the occasion. He commended Banas Dairy's management for developing a successful circular economy model in the dairy sector. This model includes several measures to generate additional income for farmers, such as converting cattle dung into biogas and bio-fertilizer.

The circular economy emphasizes repairing, recycling, and reusing items rather than discarding them, thereby reducing waste and pollution and maximizing resource utilization. Shah noted that several MPs have visited Banaskantha to understand Banas Dairy's circular economy model. He said, "So far, our cooperative dairies have had great success in purchasing milk from farmers and transferring the income from the sale of milk products to farmers.

Now is the time to focus on the circular economy. Under this, farmers will receive their share of the income generated by dairies by selling biogas and fertilizer produced from cattle dung purchased from them." The minister said that a concrete plan to implement this circular economy model across the country will be revealed at a meeting of MPs in Banaskantha this evening. He also announced that in January 2026, the chairmen and managing directors of all major cooperative dairies will visit Banas Dairy to understand the initiatives undertaken by the dairy.

Shah said, "Besides common milk products like cheese and yogurt, there are many products that are in demand worldwide but are not produced in India. If we focus on these products, dairy farmers can earn additional income." He added, "Our government has created three cooperative societies for the agriculture sector and three for the dairy sector. I want to assure you that the circular economy will increase the income of dairy farmers by 20 per cent in the next five years. 

MP News: Home Guards and Civil Defense Foundation Day is being celebrated with enthusiasm in Madhya Pradesh today. The main event is being held in the state capital, Bhopal, where the celebrations will begin at 10 am. Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav will be the chief guest and will salute the soldiers to boost their morale. He will also deliver a message regarding safety and awareness to the people of the state on this occasion.

The CM will honor officers and soldiers at the event.

The Home Guards and Civil Security Forces have made significant contributions to internal security, disaster management, crowd control, accident response, and relief operations in the state. The Foundation Day is intended to honor their courage, service spirit, and dedication. Officers and soldiers who have performed outstandingly will be honored at the event.

This will be the program of CM Mohan Yadav today

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav's day-long schedule has also been finalized. At 9:30 a.m., he will receive a briefing at Samatva Bhavan, and then at 10 a.m., he will participate in the Foundation Day and "Chief Minister's Indomitable Courage Award" ceremonies at the Home Guards Lines. At 11:15 a.m., he will meet at the Raj Bhavan, and between 12 and 1 p.m., he will attend a felicitation ceremony at Samatva Bhavan. At 7 p.m., the CM will participate in a local event at Kushabhau Thackeray Hall.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has clearly said that the growing partnership between India and Russia is not aimed at targeting any third country, even if it is America. In an interview given to India Today in the Kremlin before his visit to India, he gave frank answers on the relations between the two countries, American policies and Trump's recent statements.

Putin's answer on Trump's tariff policy
When Putin was asked how India and Russia should deal with Donald Trump's tariff policies, he said that Trump follows the advice of his advisors and takes decisions in the interest of America's economy. Putin said that this is America's internal economic model, but Russia does not believe in such policies.

He added, "Every country has the right to choose its own economic policy. We have neither adopted such practices in the past nor do we plan to do so in the future. Our economy is open, and we hope that any violations of WTO rules will be corrected."

India-Russia Cooperation Not Against Anyone
When asked about Trump's potential response to the "Make in India, Make With Russia" initiative, Putin said about himself and Prime Minister Modi: "Neither I nor Prime Minister Modi ever work together against any country. We protect our own interests, not to harm anyone else." He stated that the cooperation between the two countries is based on positive objectives, and other world leaders understand this well.

Trump criticized India for buying Russian oil—Putin gave a befitting reply.
Recently, Trump said that India was "funding the war" by buying oil from Russia. Citing electoral politics, Putin said that it was not his job to comment on such statements. On the issue of energy imports, he highlighted a significant fact: America itself buys nuclear fuel from Russia. Much of the uranium used in their nuclear plants comes from Russia. If the US can buy it, why can't India?

Bhopal: The Railways is implementing a new timetable starting January 1st. As part of this, the departure and arrival times of several important trains in the Bhopal division have been partially altered. The railway administration has urged passengers to ensure they are informed of the new timings before traveling to avoid inconvenience.

Which trains' timings have changed?

According to the Railway Public Relations Officer, the arrival and departure timings of these trains have been changed. 

• 14814 Bhopal-Jodhpur Express – Departure from Bhopal at 4:40 PM instead of 4:55 PM 
• 12185 Rani Kamlapati – Rewa Express – Departure from Rani Kamlapati at 9:55 PM instead of 10:00 PM
• 12197 Bhopal-Gwalior Express – Departure from Bhopal at 3:10 PM instead of 3:15 PM

Changed arrival time

• 12185 Rani Kamlapati – Rewa Express – Rewa at 7:55 AM instead of 8:00 AM
• 11272 Bhopal-Itarsi Express- Itarsi at 1:15 PM instead of 12:30 PM
• 11602 Katni-Bina-Bina at 8:00 PM instead of 7:05 PM
• 18236 Bilaspur-Bhopal Express- Bhopal at 5:00 PM instead of 5:18 PM

Other changes

• 51884 Gwalior-Bina-Bina will arrive at 4:20 PM instead of 4:25 PM
• 11603 Kota-Bina-Bina will arrive at 4:50 PM instead of 4:55 PM

Timings have also been revised at intermediate stations.
For example, 12185 Rani Kamlapati-Rewa Express will arrive at Bina at 12:25 AM instead of 12:30 AM.

The speed of trains will also be increased.
The speed of many trains in Bhopal division is being increased, for which instructions have been issued to the concerned stations and staff. The Railways has advised passengers to check the new timetable, effective January 1, at the station, IRCTC website, Rail Madad 139, or online.

The pollution level in Delhi-NCR is continuously increasing. A large part of the capital was covered in a thick layer of fog and smog on Thursday morning. As the air quality reached the 'very poor' category, breathing problems of people have increased. Doctors have advised children, elderly and patients with asthma or heart disease to be extra cautious.

Delhi's average AQI 350, many points at dangerous level
According to CPCB data, today the average AQI of the capital was recorded at 350. In many areas the air quality reached very close to the dangerous level. The AQI of major areas at 7 am was as follows -
Anand Vihar: 348
Alipur: 324
Bawana: 373
Burari: 326
Chandni Chowk: 352
Dwarka: 343
Airport area: 267
ITO: 322
Jahangirpuri: 353
Rohini: 363
Vivek Vihar: 355
RK Puram: 374
Narela: 330
Mundka: 356

Among these, RK Puram, Bawana, Rohini and Vivek Vihar were the most polluted areas.

Pollution increases trouble, experts warn
Delhi's average AQI was 342 in the last 24 hours, which means the situation is continuously worsening. Experts have advised that -
➤ Avoid going out in the morning and evening
➤ If needed, use N-95 or a good mask
➤ Keep distance from polluted main roads
➤ Respiratory and heart patients should keep medicine and inhaler with them

Cold also increased, temperature dropped to 5.6°C
Along with pollution, cold has also intensified in Delhi. The maximum temperature on Wednesday was 23.7°C, which was the second lowest of the season. On Thursday, the minimum temperature dropped to 5.6°C, which is about 4 degrees below normal. The Meteorological Department has also issued a cold wave alert for 6 December.

New Delhi. BREAKING: The central government has renamed the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) as Seva Teerth. State buildings across the country will be called Lok Bhavan. The Central Secretariat will be renamed Kartavya Bhavan. The central government has taken this decision. It is being reported that the Prime Minister's Office will soon be relocated to a new building, which has been named Seva Teerth.

Since Narendra Modi became Prime Minister, efforts have been underway to change the image of colonial-era royal residences. A few days ago, the Raj Bhavans were renamed Lok Bhavans. This is not just a name change, but part of a broader initiative by Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the past decade to redefine the spirit of public office.

Started in 2016

Raipur. Former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel's statement, "I never lie to play politics. Don't compare me to Narendra Modi ," has heated up state politics. Finance Minister OP Choudhary reacted sharply to Baghel's statement, saying that Bhupesh Baghel cannot be compared to the Prime Minister because he has lied to the public on several issues, including giving Rs 500 to mothers and sisters, prohibition, and PSC transparency. Choudhary alleged that scams occurred even in paddy, rice, and cow dung, and that the public showed him the door everywhere. Meanwhile, Bhupesh Baghel, in a shared interview, said that he "will never play politics by lying and would prefer to die 10 times over, but not become Modi."

Bhopal. Four people died tragically and one person was seriously injured in a head-on collision between two cars late last night in Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh. The accident took place near Pipliya-Hasanabad village in the Bairasia area. The deceased have been identified as Khalid, Anees, Sajid and Naved, while a youth named Sachin has been admitted to a private hospital in Bairasia for treatment. A youth travelling in the other car was also injured and was referred to Bhopal. All the deceased were residents of Shivpur and had come to the capital to attend a private function. The police reached the spot, prepared a panchnama of the bodies, established a case file and started the investigation.

 Yoga guru Baba Ramdev's Patanjali company has been accused of selling substandard ghee, and the ADM court in Pithoragarh has imposed a total fine of ₹1.40 lakh on the manufacturer and distributor. The case relates to the failure of a sample of Patanjali cow ghee taken in 2020.

According to Food Safety Department officials, samples taken in October 2020 initially failed at the state lab. Later, at the request of traders, they were sent to the central government's referral lab in 2021, where they failed again in 2022. A case was subsequently filed in February 2022, and the court delivered its verdict on November 19, 2024.

Following this action, Patanjali issued a statement on X, calling the court order flawed. The company argued that…

• The referral lab was not accredited to test cow ghee, hence its test should not be considered valid.
• The rules on the basis of which ghee was declared unsuccessful were not in force at that time.
• The re-testing was done after the expiry date of the ghee, which naturally makes the report invalid.

  Patanjali says the court didn't consider these arguments, so the company is now filing an appeal with the Food Safety Tribunal. They also said the decision didn't state that ghee is harmful to health, only that there was a slight difference in the RM value, which they believe is due to natural causes and doesn't affect quality.

  The company claimed that the RM value varies depending on the season, animal diet, and regional conditions, and that the FSSAI has revised it from time to time. Patanjali says it sources milk and ghee from across the country based on strict standards and sells the products nationally.

Google Pay: Digital payments have become a daily necessity. In such situations, if a bank's server slows down or an account's transaction limit is reached, making payments can become difficult. However, by adding multiple bank accounts to Google Pay (GPay), you can now avoid this problem. This will not only speed up payments but also reduce the likelihood of transaction failure.

Google Pay makes it easier for users

If one account's server goes down during Google Pay, you can instantly make a payment from another account. This option is especially beneficial for those who make daily online payments, business transactions, or UPI transfers.

December Bank Holidays:   Banking services may be affected as the month of December begins, with banks closed for a total of 18 days. Therefore, customers will need to plan their banking needs in advance. However, holidays will not be the same across all states, as many holidays are determined by regional and local festivals. Therefore, it is important for customers to keep in mind the branch holiday dates for their area.

Here are the details of holidays in December as per the Reserve Bank of India holiday list:

December 1: Inauguration Day and Indigenous Faith Day in Itanagar and Kohima
December 3: St. Francis Xavier Day in Goa
December 7: Sunday
December 12: Pa Togan Nengminja Sangma death anniversary in Shillong
December 13: Second Saturday, nationwide holiday
December 14: Sunday
December 18: U Soso Tham death anniversary in Shillong
December 19: Goa Liberation Day, holiday in Panaji
December 20, 21 and 22: Losoung/Namsung festival in Sikkim and Sunday
December 24: Christmas Eve in Aizawl, Kohima and Shillong
December 25: Christmas, nationwide holiday
December 26: Christmas celebrations in Aizawl, Kohima and Shillong
December 27: Christmas in Kohima and fourth Saturday in the country
December 28: Sunday
December 30: U Kiang Nangbah death anniversary in Shillong
December 31: New Year's Eve and Imoinu Iratpa in Aizawl and Imphal

Customers are relieved that UPI, mobile banking, and other digital services will remain available as usual during these holidays. However, it's best to plan ahead for branch visits for check clearance, locker access, and other essential services.

Toronto:  Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand said on Monday that Canada and India will work quickly to advance a trade agreement after two years of strained relations. Anand's statement came after a meeting between Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the G-20 summit in South Africa over the weekend. At the meeting, the two leaders agreed to resume negotiations for a new trade deal.

Anand said in a telephone interview with The Associated Press that both leaders were determined to complete the work as quickly as possible. Carney will visit India early next year. Anand cited Carney's goal of doubling non-US trade over the next decade. Canada is one of the world's most trade-dependent countries, and more than 75 percent of Canada's exports go to the US. Most exports to the US are exempt from the USMCA trade agreement, but this agreement is due to be reviewed in 2026.

Delhi: Sunder Nagar, one of the capital's prime locations, is once again making headlines with major real estate news. Well-known Delhi businessman Ashok Mittal has purchased a property in the area worth ₹65 crore. The bungalow is spread across a large 866 square yard plot.

According to real estate data firm CRE Matrix, the ground floor and basement (4,846.88 square feet) were purchased for ₹34 crore, while the first floor (3,118.62 square feet) was purchased for ₹31 crore. A total stamp duty of ₹4.55 crore was paid, bringing the total value of the property deal to ₹65 crore.

Sundar Nagar: Not just a place to live, but a status symbol

True to its name, Sunder Nagar is renowned for its greenery and beauty. Located close to Lutyens' Delhi, the area boasts landmarks of national importance: Parliament House, Rashtrapati Bhavan, the Supreme Court, the Purana Qila, the zoo, and Pragati Maidan.

Property prices in this area are sky-high due to the large plots, exquisite Old Delhi architecture, and limited supply, which keeps property demand high. Most bungalows are built on plots of 500 to 1,000 square yards or more, and new multi-story construction is prohibited.

Why is Sundar Nagar's real estate special?

Geographical Importance: Minutes access to major government offices, commercial hubs and railway stations.

Limited supply: New flats or large plots are rarely available.

Status Symbol: Big industrialists, corporate leaders, Supreme Court judges and old business families live here.

Safe and quiet: low density, wide streets, clean sidewalks, a lifestyle away from the noise.

Arts, Culture and Markets

Sunder Nagar is not only a residential area but also a cultural hub. Its markets are known for vintage and antique furniture, traditional handicrafts, and fine jewelry. With its art galleries and regular art exhibitions, it is also an important cultural center in Delhi.

New Delhi: UIDAI has launched an all-new version of the Aadhaar mobile app, which is now faster, more intuitive, and more secure than ever before. Whether you're conducting banking transactions, booking travel tickets, accessing government services, or using Aadhaar for basic KYC, this update makes your digital experience easier and safer. The new app focuses on speed, simplicity, and privacy.

New, clean and intuitive interface

The new design displays your Aadhaar number, photo, and address in a clear and easy-to-read manner as soon as you open the app. The app is lightweight enough to run smoothly even on older smartphones. UIDAI claims that loading times are significantly reduced.

Setup is now very easy

Installing the new app takes just a minute. After downloading it from the Google Play Store or App Store, simply enter your Aadhaar number and verify it with the OTP sent to your registered mobile number. You can then login using your face, fingerprint, or secure PIN. Once your profile is set, there's no need to login each time.

Strong privacy controls

The new version further protects users' personal information by adding a profile lock feature. You can now lock your Aadhaar profile, preventing anyone from seeing your number, address, or photo. If necessary, it can be unlocked using a biometric or PIN. This feature is especially useful when handing over your phone to someone else.

Complete transparency with activity logs

The app now includes an activity log. This log shows when and where your profile was accessed. This allows you to keep complete control over your digital identity and quickly detect any suspicious activity.

Share data as needed

The new app eliminates the need to share all your details every time. You can choose which information to share for each task—just your name, date of birth, or a QR code. There's also offline QR verification, eliminating the need to carry a physical Aadhaar card in many cases.

Multiple profiles on one phone

Up to five Aadhaar profiles can now be linked on a single device. This feature is extremely useful for families where Aadhaar information for children or seniors can be managed from a single location.

Today has brought an unprecedented confluence of faith and enthusiasm for the devotees of Lord Shri Ram in Ayodhya. On 25 November 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi did the grand flag hoisting on the main peak of the Ram Temple complex. This unique flag is the result of months of dedication of Ahmedabad artisan Bharat Mewar. This handcrafted flag, 10 feet high and 20 feet long, became a unique witness to this historic moment. A large number of devotees from India and abroad have reached Ayodhya to be a part of this historic moment, due to which there is a festive atmosphere in the entire complex.

Record-breaking earnings: Ram Temple now the third highest-earning temple in the country

The Ram Temple is already in the news for its grandeur and religious significance, but now its financial strength has also come to the fore. The donations from the large number of devotees visiting the temple have placed it among the richest temples in the country. According to data from the past year, the Ram Temple in Ayodhya now holds a strong position in third place in terms of revenue.

With the temple fully open, expansion of facilities and increasing number of devotees, the Ram Temple in Ayodhya may soon compete with the top-2 temples.