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Do we need constitutional approval to know Sun rises in east: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat says "India is Hindu nation"

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 21, 2025 7:18:34 PM IST

Stressing that India is a "Hindu nation," Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said that no constitutional approval is needed as it is the "truth". ... read..

"Momentous for state in our stride towards a Viksit Assam": CM Sarma expresses gratitude to PM Modi after he concluded his two-day visit

Guwahati (Assam) | December 21, 2025 6:49:02 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he concluded his two-day visit on Sunday. ... read..

J-K: DC Doda inaugurates 'Intensified Pulse Polio Immunisation' programme, urges parents to ensure their children get vaccinated

Doda (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 21, 2025 6:48:58 PM IST

The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Doda, Harvinder Singh, inaugurated 'Intensified Pulse Polio Immunisation' (IPPI) Programme-2025 at the OPD Block of Government Medical College (GMC), Doda on Sunday. He urged parents to ensure that their children are given the ... read..

A political conspiracy to restart dispute: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Humayun Kabir building new Babri Masjid

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 21, 2025 6:48:54 PM IST

Alleging a "political conspiracy" is underway to restart the dispute of the Babri Masjid, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said that the recent foundation stone laying ceremony for the masjid in West Bengal's Murshidabad is ... read..

Kiren Rijiju meets Buddhist delegation from Himachal Pradesh in Delhi

New Delhi | December 21, 2025 6:19:10 PM IST

Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Sunday met with a Buddhist delegation from Himachal Pradesh at his residence in New Delhi. ... read..

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti expersses concern over people migrating to J-K

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 21, 2025 6:19:08 PM IST

PDP Chief Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday expressed concern about rising migration to Jammu and Kashmir, citing crime in the state. ... read..

President Dropadi Murmu gives assent to Viksit Bharat--Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025

New Delhi | December 21, 2025 6:19:04 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday gave assent to the Viksit Bharat--Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB--G RAM G) Bill, 2025, marking a significant milestone in the transformation of rural employment policy, as per a release by the Pre ... read..

President Droupadi Murmu gives assent to Viksit Bharat--Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025

New Delhi | December 21, 2025 6:19:03 PM IST

National Seminar held at NIFTE, Khetri in Kamrup (Metro) district

Kamrup-Metro (Assam) | December 21, 2025 6:18:57 PM IST

A One-Day National seminar on "Holistic Student Development and Confidence Building: Preparing Students for Real-World Challenges" was held at the National Institute for Teacher Education, Khetri in Assam's Kamrup (Metro) district on Saturday. ... read..

Yogi Adityanath pitches cooperative-led growth, announces 6% loans for small farmers at UP Cooperative Expo-2025

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 21, 2025 6:18:55 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath underlined the role of cooperatives in driving inclusive growth, transparency and rural prosperity, announcing a major interest subvention for small and marginal farmers while inaugurating the Youth Cooperative ... read..

Radicalisation...no true Islam in Bangladesh: BJP's Jamal Siddiqui on lynching of Hindu youth

By Toshi Mandola

New Delhi | December 21, 2025 5:49:12 PM IST

Slamming the lynching of Hindu youth in the neighbouring country as "shameful", BJP Minority Morcha National President Jamal Siddiqui said there is no "true" Islam in Bangladesh because where there is radicalisation, there is no Islam. ... read..

"Completely false": Jairam Ramesh dismisses allegations levelled at Congress over SIR

New Delhi | December 21, 2025 5:49:11 PM IST

Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Sunday harshly criticised the Modi government over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) issue, saying that the allegations that were levelled in the Parliament that the Congress has not given any suggestions to ... read..

Assam Trade Promotion Organisation organises 4th edition of International Winter Expo in Guwahati to encourage local entrepreneurs

Guwahati (Assam) | December 21, 2025 5:18:53 PM IST

The Assam Trade Promotion Organisation (ATPO) organised the 4th edition of International Winter Expo in Guwahati, with the aim to promote the local products as well as to provide the local women entrepreneurs a platform to showcase and sell their products ... read..

VB G RAM G bill will bring transparency, increase rural infrastructure: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi

Hubli (Karnataka) | December 21, 2025 5:18:51 PM IST

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Sunday dismissed the claim that the recently passed Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill is an attempt to snatch employment opportunities from people, saying that the scheme instead will bri ... read..

"Deeply moving experience": PM Modi visits Swahid Smarak Kshetra, pays tribute to Assam Movement martyrs

Guwahati (Assam) | December 21, 2025 4:48:36 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that visiting Swahid Smarak Kshetra at Paschim Boragaon in Guwahati was a "deeply moving experience", recalling the sacrifice of people during the Assam Movement. ... read..

Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee protest against VB-G RAM G Bill in Mohali

Mohali (Punjab) | December 21, 2025 4:18:36 PM IST

The Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) on Sunday held a protest in Mohali against the Central Government's decision to replace the MGNREGA scheme with the VB-G RAM G Bill, 2025. ... read..

Rajendra Rathore accuses Ashok Gehlot of misleading people on Supreme Court Aravalli order

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | December 21, 2025 3:49:05 PM IST

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Rajendra Rathore, on Sunday, accused former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot over the Aravalli issue, accusing him of misleading the public in the name of expressing concern about the Supreme Court's recent decision. ... read..

"Removing Mahatma Gandhi's name unacceptable; new law offers no job guarantee": Supriya Shrinate

New Delhi | December 21, 2025 3:49:02 PM IST

Congress leader Supriya Shrinate on Sunday strongly criticised the newly VB-G RAM-G Bill, 2025, which replaces the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005 (MGNREGA), alleging that it removes Mahatma Gandhi's name and scraps the guaran ... read..

J-K: Chillai Kalan starts with rainfall and snow in Kashmir Valley

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 21, 2025 3:48:53 PM IST

The 40-day period of severe winter cold in Jammu and Kashmir, known locally as Chillai Kalan, has commenced with rain and snow in many areas. ... read..

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel attends property show in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | December 21, 2025 3:48:52 PM IST

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel participated in the 'Property Show' held in Ahmedabad on Sunday. ... read..

"MGNREGA's fundamental character changed, Congress to launch nationwide movement": Jairam Ramesh on VB-G-RAM-G Bill

New Delhi | December 21, 2025 3:18:59 PM IST

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Sunday said the fundamental character of MGNREGA has been changed, announcing that the Congress Working Committee meeting scheduled for December 27 will finalise an action plan for a nationwide movement across all states a ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami makes Bhagavad Gita recitation mandatory in schools

Dehraun (Uttarakhand) | December 21, 2025 3:18:57 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday announced that his government has made the recitation of verses from the Bhagavad Gita mandatory in schools across the state. ... read..

Zero tolerance towards corruption, says Defence Ministry after Lt Col, middleman arrested in bribery case

New Delhi | December 21, 2025 3:18:55 PM IST

Amid the arrests of an Army officer and a middleman in an alleged bribery case, the Defence Ministry on Sunday said punitive action has been taken against them under the Government's policy of "Zero Tolerance Against Corruption." ... read..

Hyderabad Police constable attempts suicide with service pistol

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 21, 2025 3:18:49 PM IST

A police constable serving as a gunman for Hyderabad Commissioner, attempted to take his own life at his home in Hayath Nagar, on Sunday. ... read..

"Modi govt has dismantled MGNREGA: KC Venugopal as Congress holds nationwide protests against VB-G RAM-G Bill

New Delhi | December 21, 2025 3:18:47 PM IST

Congress leader K C Venugopal on Sunday accused the Prime Minister Narendra Modi government of dismantling the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), saying that it has been reduced from a legal right to a "favour". ... read..

Rameswaram Railway Police seize 10 kg of cannabis

Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu) | December 21, 2025 3:18:45 PM IST

The Railway Police at Rameswaram Railway Station recovered 10 kg of cannabis hidden in an unclaimed bag in the Bhubaneswar Express coach. ... read..

Kisan Trust Organises 'Chaudhary Charan Singh Awards 2025'

New Delhi | December 21, 2025 2:49:13 PM IST

Kisan Trust has organised the second edition of the "Chaudhary Charan Singh Awards 2025" in New Delhi in memory of former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna, the late Chaudhary Charan Singh, here on Sunday. ... read..

Cough Syrup Case: Questions surround Samajwadi Party, says UP Dy CM Keshav Maurya

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 21, 2025 2:49:11 PM IST

Reacting to the cough syrup case, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Sunday said that several questions have now arisen regarding the Samajwadi Party, alleging that the party is facing deep frustration ahead of the 2027 Assembly e ... read..

Renowned actor and former Lok Sabha MP Nitish Bharadwaj pays courtesy call on CM Yogi

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 21, 2025 2:49:10 PM IST

Actor and former Lok Sabha Member of Parliament Nitish Bharadwaj paid a courtesy call on Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow here on Sunday. ... read..

"No longer an employment guarantee scheme:" P Chidambaram on VB-G-RAM-G bill

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 21, 2025 2:49:08 PM IST

Congress MP and former Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram alleged that the new Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) bill has serious flaws and asserted that MGNREGA is no longer an employment guarantee scheme, as ... read..

"New chapter begins": PM Modi performs bhoomi pujan for Rs 10,600 cr fertiliser plant in Assam

Namrup (Assam) | December 21, 2025 2:49:06 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi performed Bhoomi Pujan for the new brownfield Ammonia-Urea Fertiliser Project at Namrup within the existing premises of Brahmaputra Valley Fertiliser Corporation Limited (BVFCL) in Namrup, Dibrugarh district, on Sunday. ... read..

Odisha Minister holds review meeting on Kharif procurement operations

Koraput (Odisha) | December 21, 2025 2:49:04 PM IST

Odisha Minister Krushna Chandra Patra reviewed the Kharif Procurement Operations and instructed officers to ensure procedures are followed to ensure smooth procurement. ... read..

"BJP regime is cutting 45,000 mangroves": Aaditya Thackeray

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 21, 2025 2:49:01 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray on Sunday criticised the BJP-led government over environmental degradation across the state, highlighting issues ranging from mangrove cutting to forest encroachment and riverfront projects. ... read..

Polio drive launched in NTR, Andhra; "Campaign to ensure every child under 5 gets polio drops", says NTR collector

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) | December 21, 2025 2:48:59 PM IST

NTR district Collector Lakshmi Sha on Sunday inaugurated the Pulse Polio programme by administering polio drops to children at the launch event in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. ... read..

CM Yogi reviews preparations at BJP office ahead of PM Modi's inauguration of Rashtra Prerna Sthal

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 21, 2025 2:48:57 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday held a meeting at the BJP office in Lucknow to review preparations for the inauguration of Rashtra Prerna Sthal by Prime Minister Narendra Modi scheduled for December 25. ... read..

"Two decades of progress overturned without consultation:" Jairam Ramesh on VB-G RAM-G bill

New Delhi | December 21, 2025 2:48:56 PM IST

Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Sunday criticised the Centre over the passage of the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025 (VB-G RAM-G Bill), alleging that the government has overturned two decades of prog ... read..

Double-engine government solving problems created by Congress in Assam: PM Modi

Namrup (Assam) | December 21, 2025 2:48:54 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the "double-engine government", led by the BJP at the centre and the state, was resolving long-pending problems created by the Congress in Assam, alleging years of neglect of Namrup's fertilizer units. ... read..

"Fabricated, politically motivated": Cong's Chidambaram on National Herald case

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 21, 2025 2:48:52 PM IST

Congress MP and former Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Sunday called the National Herald matter a fabricated, a politically motivated case. ... read..

"VB-G RAM-G Bill expands rural employment to 125 days, benefits workers and farmers": BJP MP Sanjay Jaiswal

Bettiah (Bihar) | December 21, 2025 2:48:51 PM IST

Following the passage of the VB-G RAM G Bill (Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin)) in the Parliament and the opposition accusing the Centre of "bulldozing" MGNREGA, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Sanjay Jaiswal defended the m ... read..

Railways announces fare hike from Dec 26: What you need to know

New Delhi | December 21, 2025 2:48:46 PM IST

The Ministry of Railways on Sunday announced a rationalisation of passenger fares, with a revised fare structure set to take effect from December 26, aimed at balancing rising operational costs while minimising the impact on passengers. ... read..

"An emotional moment for me, everyone in Assam": CM Sarma on PM Modi's tribute to martyrs

Guwahati (Assam) | December 21, 2025 2:19:09 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma described Prime Minister Narendra Modi's tribute at Swahid Smarak Kshetra as an emotional moment. ... read..

"Beginning of new sunrise in Kerala": Rajeev Chandrasekhar ahead of oath-taking ceremony

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | December 21, 2025 2:19:05 PM IST

Ahead of the oath-taking ceremony of newly elected local body representatives across Kerala, Kerala Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Sunday said the party's performance in the local body elections marks the beginning of a new ... read..

Odisha: Veterinary team treats injured elephant in Bhubaneswar's Chandaka Reserve Forest

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | December 21, 2025 2:19:02 PM IST

A veterinary team from Nandankanan Zoological Park and the Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) spotted an elephant with slow movement in the Chandaka Reserve Forest in Bhubaneswar and administered treatment. ... read..

CBI Court sentences DRDA Ballia officials to 5 years rigorous imprisonment in SGRY fraud case

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 21, 2025 2:18:56 PM IST

The CBI Court on Sunday convicted and sentenced three individuals, including the then Chief Finance & Accounts Officer of DRDA Ballia, in a major fraud case under the Sampurna Grameen Rozgar Yojna (SGRY). ... read..

"It happened just too fast... I don't know when I landed on floor": Ankit Dewan on alleged assault

New Delhi | December 21, 2025 2:18:54 PM IST

Ankit Dewan, who alleged that he was assaulted by an Air India Express pilot at Terminal-1 of Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport, said the incident occurred during security checks while he was travelling with his family. ... read..

Mob Lynching of a minor in Bangladesh shames humanity, says Dr Imam Umer Ahmed Ilyasi

New Delhi | December 21, 2025 2:18:51 PM IST

Reacting strongly to the mob lynching of Dipu Chandra Das in Bangladesh, Imam Umer Ahmed Ilyasi, Chief Imam of the All India Imam Organisation, on Sunday said that the incident was a "murder of humanity" and condemned the brutality involved in the killin ... read..

Leh turns into winter wonderland with first snowfall

Leh (Ladakh) | December 21, 2025 1:48:46 PM IST

Leh has turned into a white wonderland with its first spell of snow. Thick layers of snow engulfed the place. ... read..

PIL in Delhi HC alleges illegal tenure extension, governance breach in Association of Indian Universities

New Delhi | December 21, 2025 1:48:44 PM IST

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Delhi High Court alleging serious and systematic violations of statutory bye-laws, democratic governance principles and institutional integrity within the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), a ... read..

Opposition flustered over SIR as they fear removal of infiltrators from voter lists: Sanjay Saraogi

Patna (Bihar) | December 21, 2025 1:48:37 PM IST

Newly elected Bihar Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) State President Sanjay Saraogi on Sunday launched a sharp attack on opposition parties over the ongoing debate surrounding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, alleging that their resist ... read..

"He wants to protect one community": BJP's Prakash Reddy on CM Reddy's hate speech bill

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 21, 2025 1:18:47 PM IST

BJP leader Prakash Reddy, reacting to the potential introduction of the Hate Speech Bill by Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, alleged that the bill is aimed at protecting a single community and expressed concern that, under the influence of AIMIM, i ... read..

"Saving the Aravalli is not an option but a resolve," says SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 21, 2025 1:18:44 PM IST

Samajwadi Party (SP) President Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday called for the protection of the Aravalli hills, following the Supreme Court's acceptance of the Centre's definition of the Aravalli hills on November 20. ... read..

Have "420 promises" to T'gana thrown into Musi River, or quietly buried within walls of Gandhi Bhavan?: Kishan Reddy's letter to Sonia Gandhi

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 21, 2025 1:18:39 PM IST

Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy has written an open letter to Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Sunday, questioning the Congress leadership over the implementation of the party's election promises in Telangana, particularly the much- ... read..

"Urge government to take some proactive initiatives..." RJD MP Manoj Jha sounds alarm on Bangladesh situation

New Delhi | December 21, 2025 1:18:37 PM IST

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Manoj Kumar Jha on Sunday expressed serious concern over the ongoing developments in Bangladesh, describing the situation as alarming for the South Asian region. ... read..

"Modi govt admires Godse, hates Gandhi": SP MP Rajeev Rai slams VB-G RAM G Bill

New Delhi | December 21, 2025 1:18:35 PM IST

Samajwadi Party MP Rajeev Kumar Rai on Sunday slammed the Modi government over the passage of the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) or VB-G RAM G Bill, 2025 in Parliament, saying it has proven that "these are people who ad ... read..

BRO speeds up work on Rajouri-Surankote road; Locals welcome the progress

Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 21, 2025 1:18:34 PM IST

The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is making rapid progress on the Rajouri-Thanamandi-Bufliaz-Surankote Road, a key stretch under the 'Megha Project' aimed at connecting the Pir Panjal region with the Kashmir Valley, working on a 'war-footing' basis, ef ... read..

J-K: Sonamarg witnesses fresh spell of snow, cold wave persists in Srinagar

Jammu and Kashmir | December 21, 2025 12:48:46 PM IST

Sonamarg in the Kashmir Valley witnessed the first snowfall of the season on Sunday, covering the region in a thick blanket of white, while Srinagar continues to experience a persistent cold wave with foggy mornings. ... read..

Gurugram Police solve blind murder case, arrest two

Gurugram (Haryana), | December 21, 2025 12:48:39 PM IST

The Gurugram Police have achieved a breakthrough in a blind murder case by arresting two accused individuals, identified as Ravindra and Pushpendra, residents of Uttar Pradesh. ... read..

Unprecedented work done in Rajasthan, govt committed to securing youth employment: CM Bhajanlal Sharma

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | December 21, 2025 12:18:50 PM IST

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma said in an address in Jaipur on Sunday that his government has done unprecedented work in the state over the last two years, with a strong focus on creating jobs for youth. ... read..

Odisha enforces strict pollution norms, fuel to be denied without valid PUCC at petrol pumps

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | December 21, 2025 12:18:46 PM IST

In a bid to curb vehicular pollution and enforce stricter compliance with emission norms, the State Transport Authority (STA) in Odisha has directed oil marketing companies to stop dispensing petrol and diesel to vehicles without a valid Pollution Under C ... read..

Srinagar Airport cancels flight due to bad weather, passengers advised to check status

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 21, 2025 12:18:43 PM IST

Srinagar Airport on Sunday announced the cancellation of one flight operating from Srinagar (SXR) due to adverse weather conditions in Delhi. ... read..

'Understanding 'Sangh' through BJP lens is huge mistake': RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 21, 2025 12:18:41 PM IST

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said that attempting to understand the organisation through comparisons or political lenses often leads to misunderstandings. ... read..

IndiGo issues travel advisory as fog disrupts flights over Bangalore, Amritsar

New Delhi | December 21, 2025 12:18:39 PM IST

IndiGo on Sunday issued a travel advisory warning passengers about flight disruptions caused by dense fog and low visibility over Bangalore and Amritsar. ... read..

Maharashtra: Vote counting begins for Washim and Trimbakeshwar Municipal Councils, Nagar Panchayat polls

Washim (Maharashtra) | December 21, 2025 12:18:37 PM IST

The counting of votes for the Washim Municipal Council, Trimbakeshwar Municipal Council and Nagar Panchayat elections 2025 began on Sunday. ... read..

Moradabad hospital makes special arrangements as cold intensifies in Uttar Pradesh

Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh) | December 21, 2025 11:49:03 AM IST

As the cold wave intensifies across northern India, special arrangements have been made at Moradabad District Hospital to protect patients from the chill. ... read..

BSF Constable Recruitment: Ex-Agniveer quota raised to 50%, age relaxation announced

New Delhi | December 21, 2025 11:49:02 AM IST

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has substantially raised the reservation for former Agniveers in the recruitment of constables in the Border Security Force, increasing it from 10 per cent to 50 per cent, as per a notification published in the Gazette. ... read..

PM Modi pays homage to martyrs of Assam Movement at Swahid Smarak Kshetra in Guwahati

Guwahati (Assam) | December 21, 2025 11:49:00 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday visited the Swahid Smarak Kshetra at Paschim Boragaon in Guwahati, where he paid homage to the martyrs of the Assam Movement. ... read..

Ganga rituals continue in Varanasi despite dropping temperatures; dense fog blankets Prayagraj

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | December 21, 2025 11:48:58 AM IST

Devotees in Varanasi braved the biting cold on Sunday morning to take a holy dip in the Ganga River, as the city continues to experience low temperatures amid a persistent cold wave. ... read..

"Labourers cannot demand work as a right" says Congress's Udit Raj on VB-G-RAM-G Bill

New Delhi | December 21, 2025 11:48:56 AM IST

Congress leader Udit Raj on Sunday criticised the passage of the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G-RAM-G) Bill in Parliament, alleging that the legislation weakens the legal right to employment that existed under MGNRE ... read..

PM to visit Lucknow on Atal Bihari Vajpayee's birth anniversary: UP Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 21, 2025 11:48:54 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Sunday announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Lucknow on the occasion of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's birth anniversary. ... read..

Rajasthan: Dense fog blankets Dholpur and Dausa districts; State wakes up to sharp drop in temperature

Dholpur (Rajasthan) | December 21, 2025 11:18:42 AM IST

Dense fog enveloped Dholpur city in Rajasthan on Sunday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting a minimum temperature of 11 C. The foggy conditions have caused low visibility across the city, affecting morning traffic and the daily co ... read..

"Replacing NREGA with 'Ram' scheme is an injustice to the poor": Cong's Hanumantha Rao

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 21, 2025 11:18:40 AM IST

Senior Congress leader V. Hanumantha Rao on Sunday criticised the Centre's proposed VB-G RAM G Bill, alleging that the government has diluted the spirit of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) by removing Mahatma Gandhi's n ... read..

Lieutenant Governor K Kailashnathan flags off Fit India Sunday Cycle in Puducherry

Puducherry | December 21, 2025 10:48:44 AM IST

The Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry, K Kailashnathan, flagged off the Fit India Sunday Cycle event at Rock Beach, Puducherry, on Sunday. ... read..

Newly appointed BJP working president, Nitin Nabin, pays visit to Sri Aurobindo Ashram in Puducherry

Puducherry | December 21, 2025 10:48:42 AM IST

Nitin Nabin, the newly appointed working president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), paid a visit to the Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Puducherry, on Sunday. ... read..

UP: Four miscreants injured, one arrested after firing at police in Ballia

Ballia (Uttar Pradesh) | December 21, 2025 10:48:40 AM IST

Four criminals were injured and one accused arrested following a police operation in Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh, after the suspects opened fire at police, officials said on Sunday. ... read..

"Bengal greatly embarrassed by Messi event chaos, TMC leaders behind it": Dilip Ghosh

West Medinipur (West Bengal) | December 21, 2025 10:18:45 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Dilip Ghosh on Sunday slammed the Trinamool Congress (TMC) over the controversy surrounding the chaos at football legend Lionel Messi's event in Kolkata earlier this month, saying the incident has brought great embarras ... read..

"Kattarmal Sun Temple reflects Uttarakhand's rich cultural tradition": CM Dhami

Almora (Uttarakhand) | December 21, 2025 10:18:40 AM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday took to social media to showcase the state's rich cultural heritage. In a video post, he highlighted the historic Kattarmal Sun Temple, located in the Almora district. ... read..

UP: Air India Express, SpiceJet flights cancelled at Ayodhya Airport due to dense fog

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | December 21, 2025 10:18:36 AM IST

Two scheduled commercial flights were cancelled at Maharishi Valmiki International Airport on Sunday, according to officials at Ayodhya Airport Authority of India (AAI). ... read..

AAI issues advisory as fog disrupts flight operations across northern India

New Delhi | December 21, 2025 9:48:43 AM IST

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) issued an advisory on Sunday, warning that fog conditions in parts of northern India are affecting visibility and may lead to delays or changes in flight operations at select airports. ... read..

"Flight operations at Delhi Airport functioning seamlessly": Delhi Airport advisory

New Delhi | December 21, 2025 9:48:41 AM IST

Delhi airport's passenger advisory at 8 am on Sunday confirmed that flight operations at Indira Gandhi International Airport are functioning smoothly and without disruptions. ... read..

Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya marks first anniversary of 'Fit India Sundays' in Puducherry

Puducherry | December 21, 2025 9:48:36 AM IST

Union Minister of Labour and Employment Mansukh Mandaviya marked the first anniversary of the 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' initiative at Rock Beach in Puducherry on Sunday. ... read..

J-K: SAIL donates ambulance to Bhaderwah Hospital in Doda

Doda (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 21, 2025 9:48:33 AM IST

The Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has donated a patient transport ambulance to the Sub District Hospital (SDH) Bhaderwah in Doda, Jammu and Kashmir Police. The ambulance was formally handed over to the hospital by Deputy Commissioner (DC) Doda, ... read..

Assam: PM Modi to interact with 25 meritorious students during 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' on Brahmaputra river cruise

Guwahati (Assam) | December 21, 2025 9:19:00 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Sunday interact with 25 meritorious students of Assam as part of the 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' programme in Guwahati. ... read..

Pakistan's truth is being exposed: Haryana Cabinet Minister Anil Vij on Dhurandhar

Ambala (Haryana) | December 21, 2025 9:18:59 AM IST

Haryana Cabinet Minister Anil Vij on Saturday praised the premise of the movie Dhurandhar, which features Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, R Madhavan and Sara Arjun in key roles. ... read..

Kolkata: West Bengal Governor kicked off World Athletics Gold Label Race

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 21, 2025 9:18:55 AM IST

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Sunday flagged off the World Athletics Gold Label Race, a prestigious event for road racers with stringent regulations and prizes. ... read..

Dense fog blankets Birbhum as winter chill grips West Bengal

Birbhum (West Bengal) | December 21, 2025 9:18:54 AM IST

A layer of dense fog enveloped West Bengal's Birbhum district on Sunday morning, reducing visibility and disrupting normal movement in several areas. ... read..

Lalu Prasad Yadav undergoes successful eye surgery at Centre for Sight in Delhi

New Delhi | December 21, 2025 9:18:50 AM IST

Senior political leader and former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav successfully underwent cataract and retinal surgery at Centre for Sight in New Delhi. The procedure was conducted smoothly, and his condition is stated to be stable. He is comfortab ... read..

Karnataka CM row: BJP's Mahesh Tenginkai claims Congress internal conflicts will lead to major cracks in coming days

Hubballi (Karnataka) | December 21, 2025 9:18:48 AM IST

Amid continued speculation over leadership and power-sharing arrangements within Karnataka's ruling Congress, senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and MLA Mahesh Tenginkai claimed that internal conflicts within the party would soon result in major p ... read..

"Before every election, CM Banerjee, PM Modi play game against each other to mislead common people": Cong's Adhir Ranjan

Murshidabad (West Bengal) | December 21, 2025 9:18:47 AM IST

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee "play a game" against each other before every election to mislead the public. He also accused the Centre of weakening the welfa ... read..

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin extends Christmas greetings, highlights communal harmony and rational thinking

Tirunelveli (Tamil Nadu) | December 21, 2025 8:49:01 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president MK Stalin extended Christmas greetings to people across the state, saying that the festival instils hope and leads society towards peace and happiness, while asserting that the spirit of brotherhood and rational ... read..

Hijab row: Patna Civil Surgeon says woman doctor's joining deadline can be extended by Health Department

Patna (Bihar) | December 21, 2025 8:48:59 AM IST

Amid the controversy triggered by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's viral video linked to the hijab row, Patna Civil Surgeon Dr Avinash Kumar Singh said that the joining of the woman doctor concerned could still take place, subject to approval by the He ... read..

Dense fog engulfs Agra, Taj Mahal fades from view

Agra (Uttar Pradesh) | December 21, 2025 8:48:56 AM IST

The Taj Mahal appeared to vanish behind a thick veil of fog on Sunday morning as dense mist enveloped Agra, sharply reducing visibility across the city. ... read..

Air quality worsens in Delhi, AQI recorded at 438

New Delhi | December 21, 2025 8:18:37 AM IST

The national capital woke up to a thick blanket of toxic smog on Sunday morning, sharply reducing visibility and causing discomfort to residents across the city. ... read..

Yudh Nashian Virudh: Punjab Police raids 494 drug hotspots in statewide operations

Chandigarh (Punjab) | December 21, 2025 7:18:41 AM IST

In a pursuit to eradicate the drug menace from state, Punjab Police on Saturday conducted a statewide Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) at identified drug Hotspots (the points of sale of drugs and psychotropic substances) across the state as part of the ... read..

Punjab Police crack down on narco-terror nexus: Army deserter caught with 907 gm heroin, hand grenade

Chandigarh (Punjab) | December 21, 2025 6:48:40 AM IST

Punjab Police have arrested Rajbir Singh, an alleged Army deserter, and his associate Chirag in a breakthrough against the narco-terror nexus. ... read..

Sanitation workers' dignity: Women transported in a garbage truck to medical camp in TN

Tiruvallur (Tamil Nadu) | December 21, 2025 6:18:28 AM IST

In a shocking incident, female contract sanitation workers from Soranjeri Panchayat in Tiruvallur district were transported to a government-organised medical camp in a garbage-collecting tractor vehicle. ... read..

"Gateway to Southeast Asia: Civil Aviation Minister hails new terminal of Guwahati's Airport

Guwahati (Assam) | December 21, 2025 5:48:41 AM IST

Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Saturday praised India's rapidly advancing aviation infrastructure that achieved another milestone with the inauguration of the new Terminal of Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, Guwahati. ... read..

Nora Fatehi's car hit by drunk driver, actress safe: Mumbai Police

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 21, 2025 5:18:33 AM IST

Actress Nora Fatehi was involved in a minor car accident in Mumbai around 4 pm while heading to the Sunburn Festival. ... read..

Overall crime rate in Tripura sharply declined compared to 2023: Tripura CM Manik Saha

Agartala (Tripura) | December 21, 2025 4:49:00 AM IST

Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday said that compared to 2023, the overall crime rate has decreased sharply till November 2025. Saha said this after attending a review meeting on law and order at Pragna Bhawan in Agartala on Saturday, with senior Tripu ... read..

BJP believes in good governance; TMC bothered about cuts and commissions: PM Modi assures Matua and Namasudra communities of BJP's support

New Delhi | December 21, 2025 4:18:57 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed a virtual rally in Nadia, West Bengal, after bad weather prevented him from attending in person, marking his first such address in the run-up to the assembly polls in Bengal. ... read..

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