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Maharashtra Moves to End Mumbai’s Pagdi System With New Law

December 13, 2025

Maharashtra Plans New Law to Dismantle Mumbai’s Pagdi Housing System

Maharashtra has announced plans to introduce a separate regulatory framework to dismantle the Pagdi system, a century-old rental arrangement that has shaped Mumbai’s housing market since the pre-Independence era. Declared by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, the move aims to resolve chronic tenant-landlord disputes and unlock redevelopment of thousands of ageing buildings across the city.

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Pop Singer Camryn Magness Dies at 26 After Miami Beach Accident

December 13, 2025

Singer Camryn Magness Passes Away at 26, Leaving a Lasting Musical Legacy

Singer and touring musician Camryn Magness has died at the age of 26 following a tragic accident in Miami Beach. Her family confirmed the news through a social media statement, describing her as a radiant artist whose music, warmth and fearless spirit touched audiences and fellow musicians around the world.

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Thailand Heads for Snap Polls After Early Dissolution of Parliament

December 13, 2025

Thailand Enters Fresh Political Transition After Sudden Dissolution of Parliament

Thailand has entered another phase of political flux after Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul dissolved the House of Representatives barely three months into his tenure. The decision, enacted through a royal decree and published in the Royal Gazette, paves the way for a snap general election expected in early 2026. The move comes amid fragile coalition politics and escalating security concerns along the Thailand–Cambodia border.

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NITI Aayog Calls for Deepening India’s Corporate Bond Market

December 13, 2025

NITI Aayog Releases Strategy to Strengthen India’s Corporate Bond Market

NITI Aayog has released a comprehensive report titled “Deepening the Corporate Bond Market in India”, outlining reforms needed to build a resilient financial ecosystem capable of mobilising long-term capital. The report was unveiled in New Delhi by CEO B.V.R. Subrahmanyam and aligns with India’s broader ambition of achieving Viksit Bharat @2047.

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Bhartiya Bhasha Utsav 2025 Celebrates India’s Linguistic Diversity

December 13, 2025

Bhartiya Bhasha Utsav 2025 Highlights Unity Through India’s Many Languages

The Ministry of Education commemorated the birth anniversary of Mahakavi Subramania Bharati by organising Bhartiya Bhasha Utsav 2025 in New Delhi. Held under the theme “Many Languages, One Emotion”, the event celebrated India’s rich multilingual heritage, with special emphasis on the preservation and promotion of tribal languages through active participation by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.

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