Month: December 2025

Surviving Jio: Airtel’s Strategy for Success
30
Dec
By Theviralmail
Wide Angle,

Surviving Jio: Airtel’s Strategy for Success

Airtel’s story against Jio works very well as a classic “near-death to disciplined comeback” case study. Bharti Airtel's story highlights its struggle for survival in a Jio-dominated telecom landscape. Aggressive pricing and strategic moves became essential. When a giant was supposed to die In 2016, India’s telecom market looked doomed for Bharti Airtel. Reliance Jio arrived with free voice, dirt-cheap 4G data, and a war chest big enough to bleed out every incumbent. Smaller players like Aircel and RCom collapsed. Even giants like Vodafone and Idea were forced into a desperate merger to survive. Many analysts wrote obituaries for Airtel.…
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India Enhances Rocket Artillery with Pinaka LRGR 120 Flight Test
30
Dec
By Theviralmail
Defense, ,

India Enhances Rocket Artillery with Pinaka LRGR 120 Flight Test

India has successfully conducted the first flight test of its long-range guided version of the Pinaka rocket system. This marks a significant boost to indigenous rocket artillery capabilities. The defence ministry reported the maiden flight test of the Pinaka Long-Range Guided Rocket (LRGR 120). It was conducted on Monday from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur in Odisha. The rocket was tested to its maximum range of 120 km. It successfully executed planned in-flight manoeuvres. The rocket struck the target with high precision. Defence minister Rajnath Singh hailed the test. He stated that the successful design of long-range guided…
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Europe and Japan Team Up for Space Mission to Track Asteroid Apophis
29
Dec
By Theviralmail
World, ,

Europe and Japan Team Up for Space Mission to Track Asteroid Apophis

ESA and JAXA unveil the Ramses mission. Its goal is to study the 2029 close flyby of asteroid Apophis. This marks a milestone in planetary defence collaboration. A Close Encounter in Space An extraordinary astronomical event is set to unfold in 2029. Asteroid Apophis will make a remarkably close pass by Earth. It measures about 375 metres across. The near-Earth object will zip past at just 32,000 kilometres—roughly one-tenth of the distance to the Moon—on April 13, 2029. When it was first discovered in 2004 there were fears. However, scientists have now confirmed that Apophis poses no impact threat for…
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Army Eases Instagram Rules, Retains Strict No-Post Norms
25
Dec
By Theviralmail
Defense

Army Eases Instagram Rules, Retains Strict No-Post Norms

Instagram Allowed Only in View Mode The Indian Army has updated its social media rules to allow soldiers and officers to access Instagram. They can only view and monitor content. Interaction is not permitted. The Directorate General of Military Intelligence (DGMI) has issued revised instructions. Personnel are barred from posting, commenting, liking, or sharing on the platform. They are only allowed passive use. Policy Change and Scope The latest order, issued by Integrated Headquarters of the Ministry of Defence (Army), takes immediate effect. It modifies earlier social media guidelines. These guidelines had completely barred Instagram use by serving personnel. Instagram…
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Bluebird Block-2 Launch on LVM3-M6: ISRO Strengthens India’s Position in the Global Space Economy
24
Dec
By Theviralmail
Nation, Technology, , ,

Bluebird Block-2 Launch on LVM3-M6: ISRO Strengthens India’s Position in the Global Space Economy

India’s latest heavy-lift mission, LVM3-M6, underscores the country’s growing stature as a frontline space power. It also highlights India as a reliable global launch partner for complex commercial missions. The rocket carried the record‑breaking BlueBird Block‑2 satellite to orbit. This achievement showcases how indigenous technology is now enabling cutting‑edge global connectivity solutions from Indian soil. LVM3-M6 liftoff details India’s LVM3-M6 mission took the lift off from the Second Launch Pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre. The launch happened from Sriharikota at 8:54–8:55 am IST on December 24, 2025. The 43‑metre‑class launcher is often nicknamed “Bahubali” for its power. It…
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Abolishing MNREGA After G-RAM G Bill: What Changes for Rural India?
22
Dec
By Theviralmail
Nation,

Abolishing MNREGA After G-RAM G Bill: What Changes for Rural India?

What Is MNREGA And What Has Changed? The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA) is a rights-based law. It assures up to 100 days of guaranteed unskilled manual work per year. This guarantee is for every rural household that demands it. It functions as a legal safety net. If the state fails to provide work within a stipulated time after a demand is registered, workers receive compensation. The President cleared the G-RAM G Bill (Gram Rozgar Avsar Modernisation and Growth Bill). This action is reshaping the policy landscape around rural employment. In political and policy narratives, this approval…
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CBI Arrests Defence Officer in Bribery Case
22
Dec
By Theviralmail
Defense, ,

CBI Arrests Defence Officer in Bribery Case

The CBI has arrested Lt Col Deepak Kumar Sharma. He is an officer in the Department of Defence Production under the Ministry of Defence. They also arrested a private individual. This is in connection with an alleged bribery racket involving defence firms. ​Raids recover over ₹2.3 crore in cash as agency probes alleged kickbacks from defence companies in exchange for official favours.​ Arrest and case details The case was registered on December 19, 2025. This occurred following specific intelligence inputs. These inputs concerned alleged corrupt practices linked to defence procurement and exports. The agency booked Lt Col Deepak Kumar Sharma.…
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Supreme Court Interventions: Safeguarding the Aravalli Range
21
Dec
By Theviralmail
Nation, ,

Supreme Court Interventions: Safeguarding the Aravalli Range

The Aravalli range is under intense ecological stress from decades of quarrying and urban expansion. Protecting it now hinges on how India mines, maps and manages this ancient mountain system. Why the Aravallis matter The Aravallis are nearly two billion years old. They are India's oldest mountain range. These mountains stretch for about 650 km from Delhi to Gujarat. They act as a crucial barrier that slows the eastward spread of the Thar Desert. This helps protect the Indo‑Gangetic plains and parts of Haryana, Rajasthan, and western Uttar Pradesh from desertification. These hills moderate the local climate. They host rich…
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Protests in Tripura: Tensions Rise Over Bangladesh Visas
20
Dec
By Theviralmail
Nation,

Protests in Tripura: Tensions Rise Over Bangladesh Visas

Extreme tension prevails in Tripura state. This is due to protests at the Indian visa office in Bangladesh. Additionally, there were threatening statements about seizing India's 'Seven Sister' states. In protest against these incidents, the youth wing of the Tipra Motha party took action. The YTF staged a road blockade and demonstration on Tuesday near the Circuit House in Agartala. The protesters strongly condemned these remarks from Bangladesh. They asserted that there would be no compromise on India's integrity and sovereignty. Traffic was temporarily disrupted in the area during the protest. Protests occurred at the Indian visa office in Bangladesh.…
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New Epstein files photos spark a stir, including photos of Trump and Bill Gates
19
Dec
By Theviralmail
World, , ,

New Epstein files photos spark a stir, including photos of Trump and Bill Gates

Newly released photographs from the Jeffrey Epstein case have reignited controversy in the United States. They draw renewed attention to powerful figures who once moved in his social circle. The images were made public by Democratic members of the House Oversight Committee. They include previously unseen material from Epstein’s properties. The photos also feature Donald Trump, Bill Gates, and other prominent personalities. 68 photos released for ‘transparency’ Democratic lawmakers have circulated 68 images from a much larger archive of roughly 95,000 photographs turned over by Epstein’s estate. They say the release is intended to promote transparency ahead of a court‑mandated…
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