National

Sulakshana Sawant Appointed Co-Incharge of BJP Mahila Morcha, Kerala Ahead of Assembly Elections


BJP leader Sulakshana Sawant has been appointed as the Co-Incharge of the party’s Mahila Morcha in Kerala, strengthening the party’s focus on women’s outreach for the upcoming Assembly elections.

International

India’s Deepavali Festival Inscribed on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List


India’s Deepavali has been added to UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, marking a major recognition of the country’s rich spiritual and cultural traditions. This brings India’s total UNESCO intangible heritage elements to 15.

Business

Apple Launches Its First Noida Store at DLF Mall of India, Leasing 8,240 sq ft for ₹65 Crore


Apple is expanding its retail footprint in India with the launch of its first Noida store at DLF Mall of India. Spanning 8,240.78 sq ft, the store marks Apple’s second presence in Delhi-NCR and comes with an 11-year lease valued at approximately ₹65 crore.

Travel

IndiGo Announces Refunds and Flexible Changes for Cancelled Flights Amid Service Disruption


IndiGo is processing refunds for flights cancelled between 3rd and 15th December 2025 and offering full waivers on change and cancellation requests for affected bookings.

National

Lucknow Launches Major Fire-Safety Crackdown After Goa’s Birch Tragedy


Following the tragic Birch nightclub fire in Goa, Lucknow authorities have initiated comprehensive fire-safety inspections across restaurants, entertainment venues and malls. Officials say similar checks may soon roll out in Mumbai, Delhi and Noida.