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Modern Coach Factory manufactures its 15,000th coach on December 15
New Delhi | December 15, 2025 11:49:06 PM IST
Modern Coach Factory (MCF), Raebareli, achieved a significant milestone by manufacturing its 15,000th coach today, the Railway Ministry said. ... read..


Kinnaur administration begins preparations for resumption of Indo-China border trade via Shipki La in 2026
Kinnaur (Himachal Pradesh) | December 15, 2025 11:19:02 PM IST
Following political clearance from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the Kinnaur district administration has initiated preparatory measures for the re-commencement of Indo-China Border Trade through Shipki La during the 2026 trading season. ... read..


We will contest 2029 elections: Telangana Jagruthi president Kavitha
Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 15, 2025 11:18:58 PM IST
Telangana Jagruthi President Kalvakuntla Kavitha reiterated that achieving Samajika Telangana is her goal. ... read..


Delhi: Court upholds Rs 80,000 monthly maintenance to wife, child
New Delhi | December 15, 2025 11:18:57 PM IST
Delhi's Karkardooma Court on Monday rejected a revision moved by a husband and upheld the order of Rs 80000 monthly interim maintenance to his wife and minor child. The man had challenged the order of the Judicial Magistrate directing him to pay the inter ... read..


J-K: Encounter breaks out between security forces and terrorists in Udhampur
Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 15, 2025 11:18:55 PM IST
An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in the Sohan area of Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir. ... read..


"Health of our children is highest priority": Delhi Education Minister Sood after schools upto class V go online following poor AQI
New Delhi | December 15, 2025 11:18:51 PM IST
In view of the prevailing severe air pollution and consistently high Air Quality Index (AQI) levels in Delhi, the Government of NCT of Delhi has decided to discontinue physical classes for students from Nursery to Class V with immediate effect and until f ... read..


"Bureaucratic fog, no financial clarity": Manickam Tagore demands transparency in Sports Minister's reply on hosting 2030 CWG
New Delhi | December 15, 2025 11:18:48 PM IST
Congress MP B Manickam Tagore on Monday alleged "bureaucratic fog" over Gujarat's Ahmedabad hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games after receiving no clarity on his question in the Lok Sabha. ... read..


"Reflective of certain perception of current reality": Shashi Tharoor on X post comparing his ideas with Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi | December 15, 2025 11:18:46 PM IST
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has acknowledged the existence of multiple tendencies within the party, endorsing an analysis that highlights the contrast between his and Rahul Gandhi's approaches to politics. ... read..


CAQM expert committee's first meeting to address air pollution from vehicular emissions held in Delhi
New Delhi | December 15, 2025 11:18:42 PM IST
The first meeting of the Expert Committee constituted by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) for in NCR and adjoining Areas to address air pollution from vehicular emissions was held on Monday under the Chairmanship of Ashok Jhunjhunwala and ... read..


Andhra IT Minister Nara Lokesh meets Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in Delhi
New Delhi | December 15, 2025 10:49:12 PM IST
Andhra Pradesh Minister for Education, IT and Electronics, Nara Lokesh, was in New Delhi on Monday following a highly successful visit to the United States, where he held a series of high-level meetings with global technology leaders, including Google CEO ... read..


President Droupadi Murmu attends Vijay Diwas 'At Home' marking India's victory in 1971 War
New Delhi | December 15, 2025 10:49:10 PM IST
President Droupadi Murmu on Monday attended the Vijay Diwas 'At Home' in Army House, New Delhi, to commemorate Vijay Diwas, marking the decisive victory of the Indian Armed Forces in the 1971 War, a press release from the Ministry of Defence said. ... read..


Gujarat: Ahmedabad police launch special drive to curb crime against women
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | December 15, 2025 10:49:09 PM IST
With the objective of preventing violence, molestation, exploitation, and other crimes against women in Ahmedabad City, and to ensure that women feel safe through a combination of strict legal action and the spread of social awareness, a Special Drive has ... read..


"It seeks to undermine foundational objectives of scheme": Kerala CM Vijayan criticises Centre's move to rename MGNREGA
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | December 15, 2025 10:49:07 PM IST
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday strongly opposed the Centre's proposal to rename MGNREGA, saying that the bill seeks to "undermine the very foundational objectives" of the employment guarantee scheme. ... read..


"Insult to Mahatma Gandhi, Rabindra Nath Tagore and Bengal": TMC's Sagarika Ghose on MGNREGA name change
New Delhi | December 15, 2025 10:49:05 PM IST
TMC MP Sagarika Ghose on Monday said that the Central Government's draft bill to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee scheme (MGNREGA) is an "insult" to Mahatma Gandhi, Rabindra Nath Tagore and West Bengal. ... read..


Himachal Pradesh: BOCW Welfare Board disbursed Rs 14.17 crore to 3,835 beneficiaries under welfare schemes
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | December 15, 2025 10:49:04 PM IST
Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers (BOCW) Welfare Board Chairman Nardev Singh Kanwar said that the Board has disbursed a total amount of Rs 14.17 crore to 3,835 beneficiaries under various welfare schemes, a press release said. ... read..


BSF DG Praveen Kumar visits Jammu Frontier to review security situation along International Border
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 15, 2025 10:49:02 PM IST
The Director General (DG) of the Border Security Force (BSF), Praveen Kumar, visited the Jammu Frontier to review the security situation along the Jammu International Border on December 14-15. ... read..


Two more accused sentenced by NIA Special court in Vishakhapatnam spying case
New Delhi | December 15, 2025 10:48:57 PM IST
Two more accused were on Monday sentenced to imprisonment by a National Investigation Agency (NIA) special court in the Pakistan-linked Visakhapatnam Navy spying case, an official release said. This brings the total number of convictions in the case to 10 ... read..


Goa club fire: Luthra brothers, who fled to Thailand, will be brought back to Delhi tomorrow
Panaji (Goa) | December 15, 2025 10:48:55 PM IST
Luthra Brothers, the owner of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in North Goa, where 25 people were killed in a fire, will be deported from Thailand on Tuesday, Goa police said. ... read..


BJP demands apology over Manju Lata Meena's controversial remarks against PM, Congress calls it "baseless drama"
New Delhi | December 15, 2025 10:18:52 PM IST
Both Houses of Parliament on Monday witnessed strong objections from BJP leaders to a Congress leader's controversial remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Congress dismissed it as "baseless drama" and questioned the need to raise the issue in ... read..


90% surge in respiratory illnesses among children, adults in Delhi OPDs due to air pollution: Experts
New Delhi | December 15, 2025 10:18:49 PM IST
Delhi's worsening air quality has triggered a sharp rise in respiratory and cardiac health problems, with doctors warning that the national capital is facing a "silent public health emergency" as the Air Quality Index (AQI) continues to remain in the 'sev ... read..


"Everything fine from my side": Shashi Tharoor after skipping Congress' Ramlila Maidan rally
New Delhi | December 15, 2025 9:48:52 PM IST
After missing Congress' 'Vote Chor Gaddi Chhod' rally at the Ramlila Maidan in Delhi, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Monday stated that he was abroad due to a prior commitment. ... read..


Delhi govt directs schools to shift to online mode upto class-5 as air quality deteoriates
New Delhi | December 15, 2025 9:48:50 PM IST
In view of the severe air pollution levels in the national capital, the Delhi Government on Monday issued a circular directing schools to shift to online mode from hybrid for students up to class 5. ... read..


Indian Youth Congress holds protest at Jantar Mantar against "vote chori"
New Delhi | December 15, 2025 9:48:46 PM IST
The India Youth Congress on Monday held a protest at Jantar Mantar against the central government over alleged "vote chori." ... read..


Delhi govt intensifies enforcement against illegal drug trade; action initiated against several firms at Bhagirath Palace
New Delhi | December 15, 2025 9:48:41 PM IST
Stepping up its crackdown on the illegal drug trade, the Drugs Control Department of the Government of NCT of Delhi conducted a special inspection and enforcement drive at Bhagirath Palace. ... read..


Railways records 11.7% growth in fertilizer loading, ensuring uninterrupted supply to farmers across country
New Delhi | December 15, 2025 9:48:39 PM IST
Indian Railways is ensuring smooth and timely movement of fertilisers across the country. This year, fertiliser loading reached 17,168 rakes till 30 November. This is an increase of 11.7% compared to last year's 15,369 rakes during the same period. ... read..


His experience valuable in taking NDA forward: Maharashtra DyCM Eknath Shinde congratulates BJP National Working President Nitin Nabin
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 15, 2025 9:19:03 PM IST
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday congratulated Bihar Minister Nitin Nabin for his appointment as the National Working President of the BJP, saying that his experience will be valuable in taking the NDA forward. ... read..


Opportunity, not imposition: SC urges Tamil Nadu to hold talks with Centre to establish Navodaya Vidyalayas in state
New Delhi | December 15, 2025 9:18:58 PM IST
The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Tamil Nadu government to hold discussions with the central government on the issue of establishing Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) in the state. ... read..


Maharashtra: Municipal Corporation Elections announced; CM Fadnavis says no alliance with Ajit Pawar
Pune (Maharashtra) | December 15, 2025 9:18:57 PM IST
The Maharashtra State Election Commission on Monday announced elections to 29 Municipal Corporations across the state, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC). ... read..


SC grants interim bail to journalist Mahesh Langa in money laundering case
New Delhi | December 15, 2025 9:18:53 PM IST
The Supreme Court on Monday granted interim bail to senior journalist Mahesh Langa in connection with an alleged fraud case amounting to Rs 7 crores initiated by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). ... read..


MoPSW Secy Vijay Kumar inaugurates and lays foundation stone for developmental projects worth Rs 193 crore of Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla
Kutch (Gujarat) | December 15, 2025 8:49:28 PM IST
Vijay Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) visited an official visit to Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla, Gujarat on Monday. On his arrival, he was accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour by the CISF Unit, DPA Kandla. ... read..


Opposition demands VB-G RAM G Bill to be referred to Standing Committee: Jairam Ramesh
New Delhi | December 15, 2025 8:49:24 PM IST
The Opposition MPs have demanded the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 'Atomic Energy Bill', and the VB-G RAM G Bill to Standing Committees, Congress MP Jairam Ramesh said on Monday. ... read..


Draft electoral rolls for five states and UTs to be published Tomorrow: ECI
New Delhi | December 15, 2025 8:49:11 PM IST
The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced on Monday that draft electoral rolls for West Bengal, Rajasthan, Goa, Puducherry, and Lakshadweep will be published on Tuesday (December 16). ... read..


Clear skies draw tourists to Himachal Pradesh despite prolonged dry spell; No significant snowfall likely: IMD
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | December 15, 2025 8:49:09 PM IST
While the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has ruled out the possibility of snowfall in Himachal Pradesh for more than a week, clear skies, clean air and a pleasant climate are attracting a large number of tourists to the hill state ahead of the Chri ... read..


"Unfortunate, Ram Rajya and Gram Swaraj never competing forces": Shashi Tharoor on MGNREGA name change
New Delhi | December 15, 2025 8:18:52 PM IST
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Monday called the Central Government's draft bill to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee scheme (MGNREGA) "unfortunate", saying that the concept of Gram Swaraj and the ideal of Ram Rajya ... read..


Assam launches automated SMS alert system to tackle student absenteeism
Guwahati (Assam) | December 15, 2025 8:18:48 PM IST
Assam Education Minister Dr Ranoj Pegu on Monday launched the Automated SMS Alert System to reduce student absenteeism across the schools in the state. ... read..


USA 'dunky' route case: ED attaches Rs 5.41-cr properties of agents, their kin
General News | December 15, 2025 8:18:46 PM IST
New Delhi [India], December 15 (ANI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached movable and immovable properties worth Rs 5.41 crore belonging to agents and their family members in connection with a case in which people were sent to USA illegally throu ... read..


Pak handler Sajid Jatt among seven named in NIA's Pahalgam terror attack chargesheet detailing neighbouring country's conspiracy
New Delhi | December 15, 2025 7:48:52 PM IST
Pakistani handler terrorist Sajid Jatt has been named with six others, including banned Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and its proxy The Resistance Front (TRF) terrorist organisations, in the National Investigation Agency's Pahalgam terror attack chargesheet filed ... read..


"Will strongly oppose in parliament and on streets": Mallikarjun Kharge slams BJP on MGNREGA scheme name change
New Delhi | December 15, 2025 8:49:17 PM IST
Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday launched a sharp attack on the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party over a bill to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee scheme (MGNREGA) to be introduced in the Parliament, calling it a "consp ... read..


Bihar CM extends greetings to Sanjay Saraogi on being appointed as Bihar BJP chief
Patna (Bihar) | December 15, 2025 7:19:06 PM IST
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday extended greetings to Sanjay Saraogi on being appointed as the Bihar state president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). ... read..


"India will be a strong pole in emerging multipolar world, rise can't be stopped": DRDO Chairman
New Delhi | December 15, 2025 7:19:04 PM IST
Highlighting India's defence capabilities, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Chairman Samir V Kamat asserted that India will be a "strong pole" in the emerging multipolar world. ... read..


"Only BJP can elevate a party worker to such heights": Ravi Shankar Prasad on Nitin Nabin's appointment
New Delhi | December 15, 2025 7:18:57 PM IST
BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad on Monday welcomed the appointment of Bihar Minister Nitin Nabin as the Bharatiya Janata Party's National Working President, calling it a moment of pride for the party workers across the country and a reflection of the BJP's org ... read..


'People will hand over Mumbai to Mahayuti in BMC polls': Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis
Pune (Maharashtra) | December 15, 2025 7:18:55 PM IST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday expressed confidence in Mahayuti's victory in the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections next month. ... read..


Banke Bihari Temple: SC criticises practice of 'special pujas' by affluent devotees during deity's resting time
New Delhi | December 15, 2025 7:18:53 PM IST
The Supreme Court on Monday criticised the practice of allowing affluent people to do 'special pujas' in temples after paying money, saying that the "current setup" amounted to exploiting the deity. ... read..


India to host second WHO Global Summit on traditional medicine in New Delhi from Dec 17 to 19
New Delhi | December 15, 2025 7:18:52 PM IST
India will host the second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine from December 17 to 19, 2025, in the national capital, bringing together global leaders to shape the future of holistic health and well-being. ... read..


Court extends judicial custody of Al Falah Group Chairman in money laundering case
New Delhi | December 15, 2025 6:48:58 PM IST
Saket District Court on Monday extended the judicial custody of Al Falah Group Chairman Jawad Ahmed Siddique. He was arrested in connection with an alleged money laundering case involving more than Rs 400 crores. ... read..


Delhi blast case: NIA court extends custody of Bilal Nasir Malla, Shoyeb for 4 days
New Delhi | December 15, 2025 6:48:56 PM IST
The Special National Investigation Agency (NIA) Court at Patiala House Court on Monday extended the custody of Dr Bilal Nasir Malla and Shoyeb, arrested in connection with the Red Fort blast case, for a further four days. ... read..


President Murmu to visit Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Telangana from Dec 16 to 22
New Delhi | December 15, 2025 6:48:52 PM IST
President Droupadi Murmu will visit Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Telangana from December 16 to 22, according to the President's Secretariat. ... read..


MoCA reviews operations at Delhi Airport as dense fog disrupts flight operations
New Delhi | December 15, 2025 6:48:36 PM IST
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has stepped up monitoring of flight operations at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport amid prevailing fog conditions that have severely impacted visibility and air control across northern India. ... read..


Rajnath Singh to grace Defence Estates Day celebrations as department enters its 100th year
New Delhi | December 15, 2025 6:48:34 PM IST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will preside over the Defence Estates Day celebrations at Raksha Sampada Bhawan in Delhi Cantonment on December 16, 2025, according to an official release from the Ministry of Defence. ... read..


Vishva Hindu Parishad writes to CM Mamata Banerjee, seeks immediate FIR against suspended MLA Humayun Kabir
New Delhi | December 15, 2025 6:19:07 PM IST
Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Monday wrote a letter to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, seeking immediate registration of an FIR against suspended Trinamool Congress MLA Humayun Kabir over laying the foundation stone of Babri Masjid in West Be ... read..


"Claiming others' work as its own": Akhilesh Yadav on MGNREGA scheme name change
New Delhi | December 15, 2025 6:19:05 PM IST
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday criticised Bharatiya Janata Party over introducing a bill to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee scheme (MGNREGA), alleging that the central government's move is motivated to "claim ... read..


Maharashtra Transport Minister calls urgent meeting after female passenger allegedly molested by bike taxi driver in Kalyan
Kalyan (Maharashtra) | December 15, 2025 6:18:59 PM IST
Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik has called an urgent meeting of the Motor Transport Department on Wednesday at 10.30 am after a driver of an app-based bike taxi service provider allegedly molested a female passenger in Kalyan. ... read..


Haryana Government orders major reshuffle of 6 IAS, 19 HCS officers
Chandigarh (Haryana) | December 15, 2025 6:18:55 PM IST
The Haryana government on Monday ordered a major reshuffle of 6 IAS and 19 HCS officers with immediate effect, issuing transfer and posting orders for several senior and mid-level officers across departments and districts in the state. ... read..


Ex-IAS officer Raj Kumar Goyal sworn in as Chief Information Commissioner
New Delhi | December 15, 2025 6:18:53 PM IST
Retired IAS officer Raj Kumar Goyal was sworn in as the Chief Information Commissioner in the Central Information Commission on Monday. ... read..


Special session of Madhya Pradesh Assembly to be held on December 17
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | December 15, 2025 6:18:51 PM IST
Madhya Pradesh Assembly Speaker Narendra Singh Tomar on Monday said that a special one-day session of the state assembly will be held on December 17 to mark the completion of 69 years of the first session of the state legislative assembly. ... read..


Haryana streamlines fire safety certification with tech-driven policy, strengthens public safety
Chandigarh (Haryana) | December 15, 2025 6:18:45 PM IST
Haryana has taken a major step towards strengthening public safety and improving ease of governance with the notification of comprehensive new guidelines for the issuance and renewal of Fire Safety Certificates (FSC). As per the press release, the policy, ... read..


Six-time MLA Sanjay Saraogi appointed as new Bihar BJP chief
New Delhi | December 15, 2025 6:18:43 PM IST
Sanjay Saraogi, a six-time legislator from Darbhanga, has been appointed as the new Bihar state president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), with immediate effect. ... read..


Bhupender Yadav chairs high-level review of air pollution action plans of Ghaziabad and Noida
New Delhi | December 15, 2025 5:49:21 PM IST
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav on Monday chaired a high-level meeting to undertake a detailed review of the Action Plans of Ghaziabad and Noida aimed at tackling air pollution in the two cities. ... read..


Tamil Nadu: AMMK's Dhinakaran to announce alliance in February, says "will certainly win elections"
Thanjavur (Tamil Nadu) | December 15, 2025 5:49:05 PM IST
Amma Makkal Munnettra Kazhagam (AMMK) General Secretary TTV Dhinakaran on Monday said that he will announce the details of the party's alliance on February 23 ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. ... read..


"Modern, infrastructure-focused, digitally governed system": Viksit Bharat - G RAM G Bill, 2025 to replace MNREGA
New Delhi | December 15, 2025 8:49:15 PM IST
In a major overhaul of India's rural employment framework, the Centre is set to introduce the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin): VB-G RAM G Bill, 2025, replacing the two-decade-old Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment ... read..


Punjab Congress chief moves High Court to mandate videography of vote counting in Zila Parishad polls
Chandigarh (Punjab) | December 15, 2025 5:18:49 PM IST
Punjab Congress chief and Lok Sabha MP Amarinder Singh Raja Warring on Monday moved the Punjab and Haryana High Court, seeking mandatory videography of the counting of votes in recently held Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections in order to ensure ... read..


Nitin Nabin takes charge as BJP National Working President
New Delhi | December 15, 2025 5:18:47 PM IST
Bihar Minister and MLA Nitin Nabin on Monday took charge as the Bharatiya Janata Party National Working President in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah and the party's National President JP Nadda. ... read..


Assam CM meets Union Finance Minister to discuss development and welfare initiatives
New Delhi | December 15, 2025 5:18:42 PM IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma called on Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman here on Monday to discuss key issues related to the state's development and the welfare of its people. ... read..


Mumbai Airport issues travel advisory as heavy fog in North India impacts flight operations
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 15, 2025 5:18:37 PM IST
The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport Mumbai (CSMIA) on Monday issued a travel advisory as dense fog gripped Northern India, urging passengers to check their flight status before leaving for the airport to avoid delays or cancellations.htt ... read..


Maharashtra: Tough fight between Mahayuti and MVA as BMC to go to polling on Jan 15 along with 28 Municipalities
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 15, 2025 5:18:35 PM IST
The polling for the elections for 29 Municipal Corporations in Maharashtra, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), will be held on January 15, with the results to be announced on January 16, the State Election Commission said on Monday. ... read..


Ehsaas Foundation in Collaboration with Arsh Institute Organises ASAT Scholarship Test
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 15, 2025 4:49:11 PM IST
Ehsaas Foundation, in association with Arsh Institute, successfully conducted the ASAT Scholarship Test, which saw the participation of over 100 students hailing from different streams. ... read..


Indigo flights crisis: SC asks PIL petitioner to approach Delhi HC
New Delhi | December 15, 2025 4:49:01 PM IST
The Supreme Court on Monday asked an advocate who filed a public interest litigation (PIL) plea regarding the recent crisis involving a surge in flight delays and cancellations by the airline company Indigo to approach the Delhi High Court. ... read..


Kumbh Mela to be held in Haridwar in 2027 is a significant opportunity for the state: Uttarakhand CM Dhami
Haridwar (Uttarakhand) | December 15, 2025 4:48:56 PM IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday stressed that the upcoming Kumbh Mela in Haridwar in 2027 is a significant opportunity for the state. ... read..


UP CM Yogi shares grief after the demise of Ramvilas Vedanti Ji Maharaj
Uttar Pradesh | December 15, 2025 4:19:13 PM IST
UP CM Yogi Adityanath has condoled the demise of Ramvilas Vedanti Maharaj, a well-known figure in the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Andolan and former MP. He mentions the role he has played in the development of Ayodhya with a post on X. ... read..


Nitin Nabin arrives at BJP's headquarters in Delhi, set to take charge as party's National Working President
New Delhi | December 15, 2025 4:19:03 PM IST
Bihar Minister and MLA Nitin Nabin on Monday arrived in Delhi at Bharatiya Janata Party's headquarters to assume the charge of the party's National Working President. ... read..


FSSAI to collect samples to check nitrofurans presence in eggs
By Shalini Bhardwaj

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 4:19:01 PM IST
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has asked regional offices to collect egg samples for testing to check the presence of nitrofurans in eggs. ... read..


Chhattisgarh: Two CoBRA personnel injured in IED blast in Bijapur
Bijapur (Chhattisgarh) | December 15, 2025 4:19:00 PM IST
Two personnel of the Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) sustained minor injuries in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast in Pillur Kandlaparti area of Bijapur district on Monday, police said. ... read..


West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose meets Mukti Jodhas ahead of Vijay Diwas in Kolkata
Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 15, 2025 3:49:09 PM IST
Ahead of Vijay Diwas, West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Monday interacted with Mukti Jodhas, veterans of Bangladesh's Liberation War, at Lok Bhavan in Kolkata, commemorating their invaluable contribution to the 1971 war. ... read..


Thick smog blankets several UP cities; Taj Mahal vanishes under dense fog in Agra
General News | December 15, 2025 3:49:04 PM IST
Several cities across Uttar Pradesh woke up to thick smog on Monday morning, as air quality deteriorated in different parts of the state and visibility dropped sharply. ... read..


"Why are spectators being arrested?" Suvendu Adhikari questions arrests after Messi's Kolkata visit turns into chaos
Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 15, 2025 3:49:00 PM IST
Leader of the Opposition in West Bengal and Nandigram MLA Suvendu Adhikari on Monday questioned the arrest of spectators following the incident at Yuva Bharati Stadium, alleging police high-handedness and political shielding of ministers. ... read..


"India needs push on Defence R&D for future warfare" says DRDO Chief Sameer V Kamat
New Delhi | December 15, 2025 3:19:37 PM IST
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Chairman Samir V. Kamat on Monday stressed the Importance of Research and Development in Defence. Highlighting the technological transformation and changing nature of warfare, Kamat said that we must i ... read..


Luthra Brothers to be brought to Goa; Police clarify timeline
Panaji (Goa) | December 15, 2025 3:19:34 PM IST
A Goa Police team is set to depart for Delhi late tonight to formally take custody of the Luthra brothers from central agencies. The accused will be handed over to the Goa Police in Delhi. Officials have clarified that the Goa Police is not traveling to T ... read..


Will pass effective, enforceable orders on air pollution, says Supreme Court
New Delhi | December 15, 2025 3:19:32 PM IST
The Supreme Court on Monday said that it will pass effective orders that are enforceable in matters relating to worsening air pollution in Delhi-NCR. ... read..


"Modern, infrastructure-focused, digitally governed system": Viksit Bharat - G RAM G Act, 2025 to replace MNREGA
New Delhi | December 15, 2025 3:19:26 PM IST
In a major overhaul of India's rural employment framework, the Centre has introduced the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin): VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, replacing the two-decade-old Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guaran ... read..


"The court will make the decision...": J-K CM Omar Abdullah on NIA filing chargesheet in Pahalgam terror attack case
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 15, 2025 3:19:25 PM IST
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday commented on the National Investigation Agency (NIA) filing a chargesheet in the Pahalgam terror attack, saying that the investigation is not completed and the court will judge who is guilty and mak ... read..


"Remote control with Amit Shah": Congress picks holes in appointment of Nitin Nabeen as BJP working President
New Delhi | December 15, 2025 3:19:19 PM IST
The Congress party on Monday picked holes in the appointment of 5 time Bihar MLA Nitin Nabeen as the National Working President of the BJP. ... read..


ED attaches Rs 79.93 crore belonging to Malbros firm in money laundering probe linked to environmental crime
New Delhi | December 15, 2025 3:19:16 PM IST
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday said it has attached immovable properties in the form of land, building, plant and machinery worth Rs 79.93 crore belonging to Malbros International Pvt Ltd in a money laundering investigation related to environm ... read..


J-K: Temperature drops in Kashmir Valley, tourists hope for snowfall
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 15, 2025 3:19:14 PM IST
The Cold wave conditions in the Kashmir Valley are unlikely to slow down as temperature drops in many areas. However, despite the weather, tourists are flocking to the Valley enjoy the cold and serene scenery, expecting snowfall. ... read..


UAE Presidential Guard Commander Major General Ali Saif Al Kaabi receives Guard of Honour in Delhi
New Delhi | December 15, 2025 3:19:12 PM IST
Major General Ali Saif Humaid Al Kaabi, Commander of the Presidential Guard of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), was accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour at the South Block Lawns in New Delhi on Monday, marking the beginning of his four-day official visit ... read..


"The entire country is hurt...": BJP MP Kangana Ranaut on Congress leader's anti-Modi slogans
New Delhi | December 15, 2025 3:19:06 PM IST
BJP MP Kangana Ranaut on Monday highly condemned the remarks made against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a Congress mega rally. Demanding an apology, she slammed into the opposition, saying that just because of the political rivalry, it's not right t ... read..


Civil Aviation Ministry issues alert for northern India airports amid dense fog, travellers advised to check flights
New Delhi | December 15, 2025 2:49:02 PM IST
The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Monday issued a heavy fog alert for airports across northern India, warning that dense fog has significantly reduced visibility and disrupted flight operations, including arrivals and departures, particularly in Delhi. ... read..


"I had taken the right step after due deliberation...": Former MP Mohammed Moquim on expulsion from Congress party
Cuttack (Odisha) | December 15, 2025 2:48:52 PM IST
Former Odisha Congress MLA Mohammed Moquim, who has been recently expelled from the All India Congress Party (AICC) on Monday, stated that he took the right step by writing the letter to Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, citing Congre ... read..


"Why raise this in House?": Priyanka Gandhi on BJP using 'Kabar Khudegi' remarks to stall proceedings
New Delhi | December 15, 2025 2:48:49 PM IST
Reacting to remarks raised against Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a Congress rally, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday questioned why the issue was being raised in Parliament, alleging that the Union Parliamentary Minister was disrupting proceed ... read..


"Baseless drama...": KC Venugopal rejects BJP's demand over 'Kabar Khudegi' remarks
New Delhi | December 15, 2025 2:48:43 PM IST
Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal on Monday strongly rejected Union Minister JP Nadda's demand for an apology from senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi over alleged derogatory slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the mega rally organis ... read..


Delhi HC issues notice on plea of illegal conversion of public park into party lawn in Nizamuddin West
New Delhi | December 15, 2025 2:48:51 PM IST
The Delhi High Court has issued notice to the Government of NCT of Delhi, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA), the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and the Nizamuddin West Association on a writ petition alleging illegal encroachment, conversion of a ... read..


Thick fog engulfs multiple cities of Rajasthan, overall air quality remains moderate
Dholpur (Rajasthan) | December 15, 2025 2:48:33 PM IST
A thick fog enveloped several cities in Rajasthan on Monday morning, significantly reducing visibility and disrupting the everyday life of the residents. ... read..


BJP's UP strategy unfolds: New state Chief aims for 2027 glory
By Suchitra Mukherjee

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 2:19:21 PM IST
In an exclusive interview to ANI Pankaj Chaudhary, the newly elected Uttar Pradesh BJP President and MOS Finance, shared his thoughts on his new role and the roadmap for the 2027 UP election. ... read..


"Rahul Gandhi was the first to flee...": BJP MP Saumik Bhattacharya takes swipe at Congress leader
New Delhi | December 15, 2025 2:19:17 PM IST
Bhartiya Janata Party MP Saumik Bhattacharya on Monday took a swipe at LoP and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, reacting to the recent sloganeering against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Congress mega rally, and said that he was the first to run whe ... read..


Supreme Court refuses to entertain PIL over Indigo crisis
New Delhi | December 15, 2025 2:19:09 PM IST
The Supreme Court has asked an advocate who filed a public interest litigation (PIL) plea regarding a recent crisis involving a surge in flight delays and cancellations by the airline company Indigo to approach the Delhi High Court. ... read..


Karnataka: Worms found in rice, parents outraged by staff negligence
Koppal (Karnataka) | December 15, 2025 2:18:54 PM IST
A video showing worms in children's lunch at the Old Ningapura Government School in Koppal Taluk is going viral. School authorities state that rice is distributed by Akshara Dasoha and most likely stored for a long time. Parents and students expressed con ... read..


Newly appointed BJP National Working President Nitin Nabin leaves for Delhi to assume charge
Patna (Bihar) | December 15, 2025 2:18:52 PM IST
Newly appointed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National Working President Nitin Nabin on Monday left for Delhi to assume charge of his official responsibilities at the party headquarters, marking a significant milestone in his political career. ... read..


Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and former BMC Corporator Tejasvee Abhishek Ghosalkar joins BJP
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 15, 2025 1:49:26 PM IST
Former Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) corporator and Shivsena (UBT) leader Tejaswi Ghosalkar on Monday joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in a move that could significantly alter the political landscape in North Mumbai ahead of the upcoming ... read..


Delhi High Court allows hybrid hearings amid adverse weather conditions
New Delhi | December 15, 2025 1:49:24 PM IST
The Delhi High Court on Monday allowed advocates and parties appearing in person to opt for the hybrid mode of hearings, including participation through video conferencing, in view of the prevailing adverse weather conditions in the national capital. ... read..


MGNREGA to be reframed as Vikisit Bharat G RAM G bill, gurantees 125 days of work
New Delhi | December 15, 2025 2:48:45 PM IST
The Central government will introduce the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevil Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025, to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) with an employment guarantee scheme. ... read..


"Sonia Gandhi should apologise": Nadda slams Congress over "Kabar Khudegi" remarks
New Delhi | December 15, 2025 1:49:19 PM IST
The Rajya Sabha witnessed heated exchanges and an early adjournment on Monday as Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President JP Nadda strongly condemned derogatory slogans raised against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the mega rally org ... read..


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