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IMF Approves $1.2 Billion Fresh Disbursement to Pakistan amid Flood Recovery

The IMF approved a $1.2 billion disbursement to Pakistan under its Extended Fund Facility and climate Resilience Sustainability Facility, recognizing Pakistan's macroeconomic stability despite floods.

Madras High Court directs policy decision on cinema halls at airports

Madras High Court has asked the Ministry of Civil Aviation to decide on permitting cinema halls in Indian airport zones, allowing the PVR INOX multiplex at Chennai airport to operate meanwhile.

GoM constituted to finalize Andhra Pradesh State Litigation Policy 2025

Andhra Pradesh formed a Group of Ministers to finalize a litigation policy that aims to reduce unnecessary court cases and enhance legal accountability and dispute resolution.

EU launches antitrust probe into Google's AI use of publisher content

The EU has begun probing Google for potential antitrust violations over its use of online publisher content and YouTube videos to train AI and generate AI Overviews without fair compensation.

U.K. local politician to pay hefty fine for hiring Indian student as nanny illegally

Hina Mir, a U.K. councillor, was fined £40,000 for illegally hiring an Indian student as a nanny.

Farmer group protests against Electricity Amendment Bill

Farmers in Punjab protested against the Electricity Amendment Bill and Seed Bill, demanding their withdrawal.

Committee tasked to recommend measures to prevent human - animal conflict in Valparai

A committee has been formed in Valparai to recommend measures to prevent human-animal conflicts following recent attacks.

SC relaxes former T.N. Minister Senthilbalaji’s bail conditions

The Supreme Court has relaxed bail conditions for former Tamil Nadu Minister V. Senthilbalaji in a money-laundering case.

13,989 pilots employed by six major domestic airlines: Govt

As of December 2025, six major Indian airlines employ 13,989 pilots, with Air India and IndiGo having the largest shares.

Trump security roadmap omits North Korea reference, raising diplomacy hopes

Trump's new security strategy omits North Korea, raising hopes for diplomatic talks.

Fronts trade barbs, claim big gains in Kochi on poll eve

On the eve of local body polls in Kochi, LDF, UDF, and NDA express confidence in their electoral prospects.

Deputy CM directs urgent measures to curb rising air pollution in Bengaluru

D.K. Shivakumar has ordered urgent measures to address rising air pollution in Bengaluru, responding to concerns that the city may face a crisis similar to Delhi's.