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NSF Elections Deferred to Dec 2026 for Governance Overhaul

India's Sports Ministry allows National Sports Federations, including AIFF & IOA, to postpone elections until Dec 31, 2026. This one-time extension aims to implement the new National Sports Governance Act's structural reforms.

India's Security Challenge Beyond Magical Thinking

As America's new security doctrine leans on hopeful assumptions, India faces real threats from climate, commerce, and conflict. Expert analysis reveals why pragmatic strategy is non-negotiable for New Delhi. Read more.

Deadly 27km NH Stretch to Get 6 Lanes, 13 Underpasses

A notorious 27km bottleneck on the Salem-Kochi NH sees ~100 fatal accidents yearly. NHAI's ₹1800 crore plan for six lanes, underpasses & flyovers awaits approval. Read the full plan to enhance safety.

New Tobacco Tax Regime Targets Pan Masala Variants

FM Nirmala Sitharaman explains new Health & National Security Cess to replace GST compensation levy. Bill aims to stop tax evasion on pan masala, secure funds for public health and defence. Read more.

Tharoor: India Lacks National Security Strategy

Shashi Tharoor warns India's 'diplomatic allergy' to a clear National Security Strategy leaves it vulnerable against China, Pakistan. He criticizes both UPA and NDA for inaction. Read why experts say this ambiguity is costly.

December Social Security Payment Dates & 2026 COLA

Social Security payments for December follow the usual schedule. This is the final round before a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) boosts checks in January 2026. Check your payment date here.

New Health Security Cess on Tobacco, Pan Masala in Lok Sabha

The Lok Sabha introduced the Health Security se National Security Cess Bill, 2025. Once the compensation cess ends, tobacco will attract GST plus excise, while pan masala will face GST plus the new cess. Read the full details.

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