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SC protects NCP MLA Manikrao Kokate from disqualification post conviction in cheating case

New Delhi | December 22, 2025 2:49:00 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the conviction of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) (Ajit Pawar Faction) MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) Manikrao Kokate in a cheating and fraud case. ... read..

MP Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya enables first-ever air journey for 40 economically weaker people with Indore-Rewa flight

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | December 22, 2025 2:48:58 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh government minister Kailash Vijayvargiya on Monday described the launch of the new flight service between Indore and Rewa as both a developmental milestone and an emotional moment, as he facilitated the first-ever air journey for 40 economi ... read..

"Even under GRAP-IV, brick plant is operating in Kondli," claims AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj

New Delhi | December 22, 2025 2:48:57 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party's Delhi State President Saurabh Bharadwaj shared a video alleging that despite the BJP government's claims of strict enforcement under GRAP-IV, a brick plant was operating inside the Delhi government-run Kondli STP (Sewage Treatment Plant) ... read..

Jammu Police intensifies security as Christmas and New Year celebrations approach

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 22, 2025 2:19:19 PM IST

As the festive season is approching, Jammu and Kashmir Police have intensified security measures throughout Jammu city to ensure public safety during Christmas and New Year celebrations. Law enforcement agencies have launched coordinated search operations ... read..

Govt begins work on airport at southernmost tip of India on Great Nicobar Island

New Delhi | December 22, 2025 2:19:15 PM IST

The government has started work on an airport at the southernmost tip of India on Great Nicobar Island, a move expected to significantly enhance India's defence capabilities and boost tourism in the region, according to exclusive documents accessed by ANI ... read..

Four arrested after 17-year-old robbed at knife point for Rs 350 in Delhi

New Delhi | December 22, 2025 2:19:07 PM IST

A 17-year-old was robbed of Rs 350 at knife point in the evening of December 15 and hospitalised with a stab injury. After the crime was reported, the Welcome Police apprehended 4 CCLs (Children in Conflict with Law) and filed an FIR under relevant sectio ... read..

DRDO, RRU sign MoU to strengthen defence and security collaboration

New Delhi | December 22, 2025 2:18:59 PM IST

Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster collaboration in the areas of research, education, training and technology support for defence & int ... read..

I consider myself fortunate to revisit Ajmer Sharif: Kiren Rijiju

Ajmer (Rajasthan) | December 22, 2025 2:18:56 PM IST

Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday visited the Ajmer Sharif Dargah to offer a Chadar and seek prayers for peace and compassion across the world. The visit is significant as it comes during the Dargah's Urs celebration which draws lakhs ... read..

Suspended TMC leader Humayun Kabir launches Janata Unnayan Party

Murshidabad (West Bengal) | December 22, 2025 2:18:52 PM IST

Former TMC MLA Humayun Kabir launched a new political party named Janata Unnayan Party on Monday. ... read..

"BJP makes provocative speeches:" Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah backs hate crimes prevention bill

Mysuru (Karnataka) | December 22, 2025 1:49:22 PM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramiah, following the passage of the Hate Speech and Hate Crimes Prevention Bill, 2025, in both Houses of the state legislature, accused the BJP of making provocative speeches and claimed the reason behind the party's opposit ... read..

"Five arrested, four are Sangh Parivar activists": Kerala Minister MB Rajesh on migrant worker mob lynching

Palakkad (Kerala) | December 22, 2025 1:49:17 PM IST

Kerala Minister MB Rajesh, on Monday, condemned the mob lynching of a migrant worker from Chhattisgarh and informed that five people have been arrested, four of them are Sangh Parivar activists. ... read..

Delhi Police Cyber Cell busts major racket of spurious drugs, fake cosmetics

New Delhi | December 22, 2025 1:49:13 PM IST

The Cyber Cell of the Crime Branch, Delhi Police, has busted another major module involved in the illegal printing of wrappers/packaging for spurious medicines and fake cosmetic products. ... read..

UP SIT uncovers cross-border syndicate linked to Cough syrup smuggling; key players and criminal ties revealed

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 22, 2025 1:49:05 PM IST

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the UP Police probing the codeine cough syrup smuggling case has submitted its report to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, with the findings pointing to a cross-border syndicate involving diversion of ph ... read..

High command's decision final, party bigger than any individual: Siddaramaiah

General News | December 22, 2025 1:49:01 PM IST

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [ndia]: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah reiterated that the Congress party high command remains the ultimate authority on leadership matters, stressing that individual ambitions are secondary to the organisation. ... read..

Technical snag forces Air India Flight AI887 Back to Delhi, ensuring passengers safety

Delhi | December 22, 2025 1:19:18 PM IST

An Air India flight bound for Mumbai was forced to return to Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport shortly after departure on Sunday. Pilots of flight AI887 opted to turn back as a precaution after detecting a technical glitch mid-air. ... read..

"Govt has run bulldozer over both MGNREGA and democracy": Rahul Gandhi on VB G RAM G Act

New Delhi | December 22, 2025 1:19:17 PM IST

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, accused the ruling BJP government of not holding a discussion in Parliament on the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025 (VB-G RAM-G Bill). ... read..

Rouse Avenue Court reserves judgement in a case against former 1984 anti-sikh riot accused MP Sajjan Kumar

New Delhi | December 22, 2025 1:19:14 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue Court on Monday reserved a judgment in a 1984 Sikh riots case against former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar. This case is linked to FIRs registered with the Janakpuri and Vikas Puri Police Stations. ... read..

UP CM Yogi Adityanath says "no deaths" due to codeine syrup, warns of strict action under NDPS Act

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 22, 2025 1:19:06 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday told the state Assembly that no deaths have occurred in the state due to codeine-based cough syrup and asserted that the case is being pursued strictly under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substa ... read..

"Committed to safeguarding social harmony and religious amity": TMK President Vijay

Mamallapuram (Tamil Nadu) | December 22, 2025 1:18:59 PM IST

TVK President Vijay attended the Christmas celebrations on Monday in Tamil Nadu, which were organised at Four Points by Sheraton Mahabalipuram Resort & Convention Centre. TVK leader Sengottaiyan was also present at the party-organised event. ... read..

"PM Modi should talk about solutions, not just empty slogans": Congress MP Sukhdeo Bhagat

New Delhi | December 22, 2025 1:18:53 PM IST

Congress MP Sukhdeo Bhagat, on Monday, questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silence on many topics, saying that "If there is a double-engine government, PM Modi should talk about solutions, not just empty slogans..." ... read..

"Not keeping BJP in mind": K'aka minister Parameshwara on hate crimes prevention bill

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | December 22, 2025 12:48:57 PM IST

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara, reacting to the BJP's opposition to the Hate Speech and Hate Crimes Prevention Bill, 2025, alleged that the BJP is politicising the issue and asserted that the bill does not intend to target any specific individual. ... read..

BSF constable enters Bangladesh amid fog during smuggler chase, returns safely

New Delhi | December 22, 2025 12:48:54 PM IST

A Border Security Force (BSF) constable, who inadvertently crossed into Bangladesh while attempting to foil a cattle smuggling bid along the India-Bangladesh border in West Bengal's Cooch Behar district, was safely returned to India by Sunday afternoon, o ... read..

Hyderabad airport receives bomb threat for Amsterdam flight

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 22, 2025 12:48:52 PM IST

An Amsterdam-Hyderabad KLM Airlines Flight received a bomb threat email on Monday at Hyderabad airport around 12 am. Standard safety protocols were initiated, and the flight landed safely at 1 pm. ... read..

Uttarakhand Chief Minsiter congratulates Nitin Nabin on becoming BJP National Working President

New Delhi | December 22, 2025 12:19:00 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami congratulated Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National Working President Nitin Nabin on his new responsibilities and elevation to the post during a meeting in New Delhi on Monday. Expressing confidence in the ne ... read..

Will pray for prosperity, harmony and peace: Kiren Rijiju at Ajmer Sharif Dargah

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | December 22, 2025 12:18:55 PM IST

On his visit to Ajmer Sharif Dargah, Union Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju, on Monday, said, "We go every year. We went last year, too. I will pray that all people and our country prosper, and that harmony and peace prevail. May we all move towa ... read..

GRAP-IV shows results in Delhi; Polluting industries to be sealed without notice: Majinder Singh Sirsa

New Delhi | December 22, 2025 12:18:52 PM IST

Delhi Minister Majinder Singh Sirsa on Monday said strict enforcement measures under GRAP-IV have yielded positive results, even as the national capital continues to reel under adverse weather conditions due to a western disturbance. ... read..

J-K: IndiGo, SpiceJet flights from Srinagar cancelled due to dense fog

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 22, 2025 12:18:50 PM IST

Two flights from Srinagar airport have been cancelled by IndiGo and SpiceJet, the airport updated in a post on X on Monday. ... read..

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh announces a public agitation campaign to repeal abolition of MGNREGA

Politics | December 22, 2025 11:49:03 AM IST

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh, on Monday, shared the background of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), now reformed to Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgaar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill (VB-G RAM-G), in a post on the soci ... read..

Delhi HC Division bench issues notice on 11-year-old's appeal against CM SHRI School admission test

New Delhi | December 22, 2025 11:48:58 AM IST

An 11-year-old student has approached the Division Bench of the Delhi High Court challenging the Delhi government's policy of conducting an entrance test for admission to Class VI in CM SHRI Schools, contending that the process violates the Right of Child ... read..

Dense fog disrupts flight operations in Northern India

New Delhi | December 22, 2025 11:48:54 AM IST

Dense fog is affecting airport operations in Northern India, causing potential disruptions to flight schedules. As a precautionary measure, passengers are advised to stay in touch with their airlines for real-time updates on flight status, according to Ja ... read..

"Mining possible only in 0.19 % area, process now stricter," Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav backs new Aravalli norms

New Delhi | December 22, 2025 11:19:05 AM IST

After the Supreme Court accepted the Centre's definition of the Aravalli hills and approved recommendations for sustainable mining, there has been widespread criticism of the government with the opposition alleging collusion with mining mafia. ... read..

Over 65,000 govt schools have fewer than 10 students, 5,149 operate with zero enrolment: Ministry data

New Delhi | December 22, 2025 11:19:03 AM IST

More than 65,000 government schools across India have fewer than 10 students, while 5,149 schools reported zero enrolment in 2024-25, according to official Ministry of Education data. ... read..

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav details steps to combat Delhi-NCR pollution

New Delhi | December 22, 2025 11:19:02 AM IST

As Delhi and several parts of the country battle the rise in the Air Quality Index due to pollution, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, in an exclusive interview with ANI, outlined the government's multi-pronged approach to tackle pollution in th ... read..

"Alternative cannot be there at all": Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Aravalli protection

General News | December 22, 2025 11:18:55 AM IST

In an interview with ANI, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, on Monday, highlighted the need for protection of the Aravalli mountain ranges, mentioning that "alternative cannot be there at all." ... read..

Shops in Guwahati abuzz with the Christmas festive spirit, storefronts adorned with bells and stars

Guwahati (Assam) | December 22, 2025 11:18:53 AM IST

Shops in Guwahati, Assam, are buzzing with the festive spirit as the markets are decked up with Christmas decorations. It showcases the enthusiasm of residents around the holiday, as the shops have put up trees, bells, and stars for sale. ... read..

"Process has been made stricter": Union Minister Bhupinder Yadav on SC accepting Centre's Aravalli definition

New Delhi | December 22, 2025 11:18:50 AM IST

Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupinder Yadav, reacting to the "Save Aravalli" campaign following the Supreme Court's acceptance of the Centre's definition of the Aravalli hills, said that the process against illegal mining has ... read..

"When wind stops and emissions keep happening, pollution settles in": Bhupender Yadav

New Delhi | December 22, 2025 11:18:48 AM IST

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said that air pollution in Delhi-NCR is primarily caused by two key parameters--PM2.5 and PM10--with emissions from vehicles, industries, construction dust, and adverse meteorological conditions playing a major r ... read..

"Happened in a moment of anger": BJP MLA Parag Shah on slapping an auto-rickshaw driver in Ghatkopar

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 22, 2025 10:49:06 AM IST

On slapping an auto-rickshaw driver, BJP MLA Parag Shah, on Sunday, said that "it happened in a moment of anger", claiming that the driver was driving recklessly at a breakneck speed, which the female passenger in the rickshaw also complained of. ... read..

Dense fog engulfs nothern India, air quality remains affected

New Delhi | December 22, 2025 10:49:04 AM IST

Several states and cities in the northern part of India were engulfed in dense fog. Delhi/NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, and Jaipur woke up to reduced visibility and intense cold. ... read..

Police take four into custody for violence against woman in Haridwar

Haridwar (Uttarakhand) | December 22, 2025 10:48:59 AM IST

On the video making rounds on the internet, in which a woman was brutally beaten by locals, Haridwar Superintendent of Police, Abhay Singh, on Sunday, informed that police have registered a case and four people have been taken into custody for questioning ... read..

NCERT constitutes team to develop Class 11, 12 textbooks on AI

By Vishu Adhana New Delhi | December 22, 2025 10:19:09 AM IST

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has constituted a textbook development team to develop syllabi and books of Artificial Intelligence for Grades 11 and 12, the Ministry of Education said. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh CM addresses public grievances during 'Janta Darshan' in Lucknow

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 22, 2025 10:19:06 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday addressed public grievances during a 'Janta Darshan' programme in Lucknow, where he met citizens from different parts of the district and personally listened to their concerns. ... read..

Gurugram: Cab driver arrested for allegedly harassing woman, dropping her mid-ride

Gurugram (Haryana) | December 22, 2025 10:18:58 AM IST

The Gurugram Police have arrested a 22-year-old cab driver who allegedly misbehaved with a woman and dropped her mid-ride. The arrest was made within hours of the incident, ensuring the woman's safety. On the evening of December 15, 2025, a young woman bo ... read..

UP government notifies Banke Bihari Ji Temple Trust bill as act

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 22, 2025 10:18:56 AM IST

The Uttar Pradesh government notified the Shri Banke Bihari Ji Temple Trust Bill as an act following the governor's assent on August 21. ... read..

"Sardar Patel banned RSS": Jairam Ramesh questions the ideology of RSS after Chief Mohan Bhagwat's statement

Politics | December 22, 2025 10:18:49 AM IST

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh, on Sunday, condemned Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Chief Mohan Bhagwat's statement questioning the reason for the formation of RSS and the directions given by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. ... read..

Protest erupts at Thiruparankundram hill over Santhanakoodu flag hoisting in Tamil Nadu

Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | December 22, 2025 10:18:47 AM IST

A group of local residents staged a protest against the flag-hoisting ceremony for the Santhanakoodu festival at the Hazrat Sikandar Dargah located atop the Thiruparankundram hill in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. ... read..

Telangana government is interested only in real estate business, alleges KCR

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 22, 2025 9:48:55 AM IST

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) President and former Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao launched a sharp attack on the Telangana government, alleging large-scale corruption and accusing it of prioritising real estate interests over public welfare. ... read..

"Issue not highlighted enough:" UBT Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray on BJP MLA slapping incident

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 22, 2025 9:48:53 AM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray condemned the alleged slapping of an auto-rickshaw driver by a BJP MLA, asserting that the incident was not highlighted enough. ... read..

KCR accuses Centre, Telangana govt of betraying state, alleges injustice to Palamuru, neglect of irrigation projects

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 22, 2025 10:18:54 AM IST

BRS chief and former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) strongly alleged that both the Telangana State Government and the Central Government are jointly betraying Telangana. He clarified that Telangana is not a backward region but one that has been ... read..

MGNREGA was Mahatma Gandhi's vision of Sarvodaya, its death is our collective moral failure: Sonia Gandhi

New Delhi | December 22, 2025 9:48:46 AM IST

Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, in a recent op-ed in a leading English daily, launched a sharp attack on the Central government, accusing it of dismantling the rights-based legislative framework through its proposed changes to the M ... read..

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy launches a sharp attack on KCR over Krishna waters, irrigation projects

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 22, 2025 9:19:26 AM IST

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Sunday launched a scathing attack on former Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao, accusing him of causing "irreparable damage" to the state, particularly on the issue of Krishna river water sharing and stalled irr ... read..

Fake Samsung phone racket busted in Delhi, 4 arrested

New Delhi | December 22, 2025 9:19:24 AM IST

In a major breakthrough against organised cyber-enabled and telecom-related fraud, the Special Staff, Central District, Delhi Police, busted a well-entrenched racket involved in illegal assembly and sale of fake premium Samsung mobile phones in the Karol ... read..

"Opposition leaves no stone unturned to belittle India": Jyotiraditya Scindia

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | December 22, 2025 9:19:19 AM IST

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Sunday accused the opposition parties of consistently attempting to undermine India's global standing, asserting that such politics has led to their repeated rejection by the people. ... read..

"Gehlot government gave consent to this issue": Rajasthan State Finance Commission Chairman Arun Chaturvedi slams Congress over Aravalli issue

Ajmer (Rajasthan) | December 22, 2025 8:49:05 AM IST

Rajasthan State Finance Commission Chairman Arun Chaturvedi criticised former Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot regarding his recent statement over the mining policy in the Aravalli mountain ranges for turning "this judicial matter into a political debate." ... read..

Slight improvement in Delhi as air quality remains 'very poor', 'severe' in pockets

New Delhi | December 22, 2025 8:48:57 AM IST

Delhi saw a slight improvement in air quality on Monday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) at 366 around 8 am. However, it continues to remain in the 'very poor' category, according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). ... read..

Surrendered naxalites being trained in hospitality and skill courses for rehabilitation in Jagdalpur

Jagdalpur (Chhattisgarh) | December 22, 2025 7:19:05 AM IST

In a step towards giving relief and rehabilitation to the surrendered Naxalites, they are being made self-reliant through hotel management, hospitality, and other skill development courses. ... read..

Delhi Airport alleged assault: "Facts are being misrepresented," says Pilot Virender Sejwal's lawyer

New Delhi | December 22, 2025 7:19:04 AM IST

The lawyer of Captain Virender Sejwal, who was involved in an altercation with a passenger at the Delhi airport, said on Sunday that the incident between the two passengers was "resolved" in the presence of CISF officials at the airport and both parties h ... read..

BJP targets Revanth Reddy over Christmas remarks, accuses Congress of vote bank politics

New Delhi | December 22, 2025 7:19:00 AM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party launched a sharp attack on Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and the Congress over remarks made during Christmas celebrations, accusing the party of linking religious occasions to political interests and vote bank consid ... read..

"People will deliver the right verdict next April": BJP leader Nainar Nagendran criticizes DMK

Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) | December 22, 2025 7:18:55 AM IST

Tamil Nadu BJP State Secretary Nainar Nagendran addressed the media in Tiruchirappalli and made several remarks targeting the DMK government. He said that in the elections scheduled for April next year, the people would deliver an "appropriate verdict" to ... read..

CM Revanth Reddy launches attack on KCR over water sharing

Hyderabad (Telengana) | December 22, 2025 7:18:54 AM IST

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has launched a political attack on former chief minister and BRS president K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR), accusing him of causing "irreparable damage" to the state's water rights, economy and irrigation sector, and b ... read..

"Those who don't work, send time renaming others work," Congress protests VB-G RAM G act

Guwahati (Assam) | December 22, 2025 7:18:52 AM IST

At a press conference held at Guwahati, All India Congress Committee (AICC) National Spokesperson Ragini Nayak criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the renaming of the MGNREGA scheme. She said that instead of claiming to work for "18 hours a day", ... read..

"Dealing with Bangladesh is centre's responsibility": TMC's Kunal Ghosh slams Bhagwat's remarks

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 22, 2025 7:18:50 AM IST

Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Kunal Ghosh has strongly criticised Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat's remarks on the situation of minorities in Bangladesh, asserting that the issue falls squarely within the domain of the Union govern ... read..

Bihar: Jitan Ram Manjhi seeks Rajya Sabha seat for his party HAM (S)

Gayaji (Bihar) | December 22, 2025 7:18:49 AM IST

Union Minister and Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) custodian Jitan Ram Manjhi reiterated his party's demand for a Rajya Sabha seat, recalling assurances made during the 2024 Lok Sabha polls as part of the NDA alliance in Bihar. ... read..

Odisha: CM Mohan Charan Majhi launches various development projects worth Rs 545 crore in Koraput

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | December 22, 2025 5:48:41 AM IST

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi attended the fourth day of the National Level Tribal Festival Parva-2025 and launched 86 development projects worth Rs 545 crore for the Koraput district on the occasion, according to an official release from the C ... read..

"No difference between BJP and RSS": AAP MP Sanjay Singh reacts to Mohan Bhagwat's remarks

Rampur (Uttar Pradesh) | December 22, 2025 5:48:40 AM IST

Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh launched a sharp attack on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), alleging that the organisation has always functioned as a political shield for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and has never criticised it, even on issues o ... read..

"Will have negative effect on rural economy": Congress MP Karti Chidambaram criticises VB-G RAM G law

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 22, 2025 5:18:58 AM IST

Congress MP Karti Chidambaram ripped into the Centre's newly passed VB-G RAM G law, calling its name "a very bad alphabet soup" and warning that the revamped scheme will "negatively impact" the rural economy and slash the average citizen's income. ... read..

Telangana to set national benchmark in electoral roll purification: CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 22, 2025 4:48:53 AM IST

Chief Election Commissioner of India Gyanesh Kumar on Sunday said Telangana would soon demonstrate to the entire country how a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls should be conducted, citing Bihar's recently completed exercise as the bench ... read..

J-K: First-ever FCI foodgrain freight train reaches Anantnag

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 22, 2025 4:48:51 AM IST

In a major milestone for rail-based logistics in the Kashmir Valley, the first-ever foodgrain freight train of the Food Corporation of India (FCI) reached the Anantnag Goods Terminal on Sunday, formally integrating the region with the national freight rai ... read..

"No need to take Congress seriously in Mumbai; real Shiv Sena consistently won in BMC": Sena UBT's Anand Dubey

Mumbai (Mahrashtra) | December 22, 2025 4:18:29 AM IST

Ahead of the high-stakes Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections, scheduled for next month, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anand Dubey on Sunday exuded confidence, saying that "the real Shiv Sena" has consistently won the Mumbai Municipal Corporation electio ... read..

"Mahayuti has achieved great success:" Union Minister Ramdas Athawale on local body polls

Pune (Maharashtra) | December 22, 2025 2:48:30 AM IST

After the ruling Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra registered a decisive victory in the local body elections, Union Minister Ramdas Athawale termed it a "great success," saying that the coalition has secured a good result in the entire municipal polls. ... read..

Himachal government expands Mukhya Mantri Laghu Dukandar Kalyan Yojana to urban areas

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | December 22, 2025 1:48:58 AM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday said that the state government has expanded the Mukhya Mantri Laghu Dukandar Kalyan Yojana to urban areas of Himachal Pradesh with the objective of providing financial relief and economic su ... read..

Congress protests against VB G RAM G Act across country; says BJP cutting "lifeline of poor"

New Delhi | December 21, 2025 11:48:55 PM IST

The Congress party on Sunday launched multiple protests against the overhaul of the national rural employment scheme, Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB--G RAM G) Act, 2025, across the country. ... read..

"Thanks to voters of Maharashtra": Deputy CM Ajit Pawar hails Mahayuti's performance in local body polls

General News | December 21, 2025 11:48:54 PM IST

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Sunday hailed the Mahayuti alliance's sweeping performance in the Maharashtra local body elections, thanking the voters of Maharashtra for placing their trust in the alliance. ... read..

KCR accuses Centre, Telangana govt of "joint betrayal," neglect of Palamuru, irrigation projects

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 21, 2025 11:48:51 PM IST

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) president and former Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) on Sunday launched a scathing attack on both the Telangana and the Central government, alleging that they are jointly betraying the interests of Telangan ... read..

"Fadnavis' leadership accepted across state," BJP's Narwekar predicts big win in upcoming BMC poll

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 21, 2025 11:48:50 PM IST

As the ruling Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra on Sunday registered a decisive victory in the local body elections, Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar said that the results showed that the leadership of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavi ... read..

'It is wrong to conclude that mining is permitted in all landforms below 100 metre height': Centre on Aravalli Hills protest

New Delhi | December 21, 2025 11:48:44 PM IST

The Centre has said the Aravalli Hills will remain under robust ecological protection while balancing conservation with responsible development, amid the ongoing protests in multiple regions of northern India after the Supreme Court's recent acceptance of ... read..

PM Modi's foundation for Ammonia Urea fertilizer project to push Assam's development towards a new horizon: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Namrup (Assam) | December 21, 2025 11:48:31 PM IST

Taking a giant step towards building a self-reliant Assam and India through fertilizer production, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday laid the foundation stone of the Ammonia-Urea Fertiliser Project of Assam Valley Fertiliser and Chemical Company Limi ... read..

RSS "gradually taking control" over Indian Statistical Institute: Congress

New Delhi | December 21, 2025 11:48:29 PM IST

Congress on Sunday claimed that Indian Statistical Institute students revealed to Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi that Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) is gradually taking institutional control over the institute. ... read..

Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu launches pulse polio campaign at Kamla Nehru Hospital in Shimla

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | December 21, 2025 11:18:54 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today launched the state-level Intensified Pulse Polio Campaign at Kamla Nehru Hospital, Shimla, on the occasion of National Immunisation Day. ... read..

Earthquake of magnitude 2.9 strikes Manipur's Churachandpur

Churachandpur (Manipur) | December 21, 2025 11:18:51 PM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 2.9 struck Manipur's Churachandpur on Sunday, as per the National Center for Seismology. ... read..

Fire breaks out at hotel's kitchen in Colaba, 2 injured

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 21, 2025 11:18:48 PM IST

A fire broke out in the kitchen of a hotel in south Mumbai's Colaba area on Sunday evening, injuring two and prompting a swift response from emergency services. According to information shared by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the incident ... read..

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat urges Centre to act on persecution of Hindus in Bangladesh

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 21, 2025 11:18:44 PM IST

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday urged the central government to "take cognisance" of the persecution of minorities in Bangladesh, and urged the Hindus in the neighbouring country to stay "united for maximum protection." He ... read..

Assam: Pabitra Margherita inaugurates Sansad Khel Mahotsav in Jorhat

Majuli (Assam) | December 21, 2025 11:18:41 PM IST

Union Minister of State for External Affairs & Textiles, Pabitra Margherita, today inaugurated the Sansad Khel Mahotsav 2025-26 in the Jorhat Lok Sabha constituency, adding further momentum to the nationwide initiative aimed at strengthening grassroot ... read..

"He has been contradicting his own statements": J-K Congress chief Tariq Hameed Karra on Omar Abdullah's recent statement

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 21, 2025 11:18:39 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Congress chief Tariq Hameed Karra, accompanied by party workers, led a protest against the Viksit Bharat G RAM-G Bill in Srinagar on Sunday. ... read..

MCD continues its zero tolerance against air pollution norms violations

New Delhi | December 21, 2025 10:49:02 PM IST

Intensifying its zero-tolerance approach towards air pollution violations, Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has imposed total fines of Rs 54.98 lakh against those indulging in biomass burning and illegal dumping of Construction and Demolition waste an ... read..

People in live-in relationships not ready to take responsibility: Mohan Bhagwat in Kolkata

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 21, 2025 10:48:58 PM IST

Claiming that people in live-in relationships are "not ready to take responsibility," Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday highlighted the importance of maintaining the family structure in society. ... read..

Meditation central to inner peace and nation-building: Vice President at World Meditation Day event in Telangana

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 21, 2025 10:48:56 PM IST

Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan on Sunday underlined the vital role of meditation in fostering inner peace, emotional balance and social harmony, asserting that true national development must include spiritual and emotional well-being alongside economic ... read..

Delhiities condemn Saurabh Bhardwaj's 'mockery' on pollution issue: Virendra Sachdeva

New Delhi | December 21, 2025 10:48:55 PM IST

Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva has condemned Aam Aadmi Party leader Saurabh Bhardwaj for making sarcastic comments on a serious issue, such as pollution, by referring to 'Superman, Spiderman, Batman and Santa Claus fainting'. He said that what the ... read..

Tourists flock to Manali, other parts of Himachal; pollution in Delhi causes further influx

Manali (Himachal Pradesh) | December 21, 2025 10:48:53 PM IST

Manali is witnessing a surge in tourist footfall ahead of Christmas and New Year. Along with that, to escape the pollution, they are flocking to popular tourist destinations in Himachal Pradesh. ... read..

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan participates in birth centenary celebrations of Atal Bihari Vajpayee in Indore

New Delhi | December 21, 2025 10:48:51 PM IST

The Vice-President of India C P Radhakrishnan on Sunday participated in the birth centenary celebrations of Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Indore, Madhya Pradesh. The event was organised by the Atal Foundation, the vice president's secretariat said ... read..

"Strengthens our resolve to keep working...": PM Modi lauds NDA's landslide success in Arunachal local body polls

New Delhi | December 21, 2025 10:18:53 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday thanked citizens of Arunachal Pradesh after the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) secured a landslide victory in the Zila Parishad Member and Gram Parishad Member elections. ... read..

Union Environment Minister chairs NTCA and Project Elephant meetings at Sundarbans; reviews national strategies for Tiger and Elephant conservation

New Delhi | December 21, 2025 9:48:52 PM IST

The 28th Meeting of the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) and the 22nd Steering Committee Meeting of Project Elephant were held on Sunday at the Sundarbans Tiger Reserve, West Bengal, under the chairmanship of the Union Minister for Environment ... read..

JP Nadda congratulates NDA members for "historic" Mahayuti victory in Maharashtra local body polls

New Delhi | December 21, 2025 9:48:51 PM IST

Union Minister JP Nadda on Sunday extended his heartfelt congratulations to all the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) workers in securing a "historic" win for the Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra local body polls. ... read..

"People of Maharashtra have decided to go with Mahayuti": BJP leader Ravindra Chavan on Maha local bodies elections

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 21, 2025 9:48:46 PM IST

As the Mahayuti Alliance swept the local bodies polls in Maharashtra, BJP leader Ravindra Chavan on Sunday hailed the people's mandate and eyed the upcoming Municipal Corporations election. ... read..

"Maharashtra stands firmly with development": PM Modi hails Mahayuti's performance in local body polls

New Delhi | December 21, 2025 9:48:44 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed the Mahayuti alliance's sweeping performance in the Maharashtra local body elections, stressing that it reflects people's "trust" in the vision of people-centric development. ... read..

Amit Shah congratulates Mahayuti leaders for big wins in Maharashtra local body elections

New Delhi | December 21, 2025 9:18:51 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday congratulated the leaders of the Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra for sweeping the state's local body polls, as the Bharatiya Janata Party claimed it won more than 150 seats across the state, and had 3,300 corporato ... read..

Maharashtra: Congress faces setback as former Pune corporator Mukhtar Shaikh switches to Ajit Pawar's NCP

Pune (Maharashtra) | December 21, 2025 9:18:49 PM IST

In yet another setback to the Congress following the recent defections of leaders, senior party leader and former corporator Mukhtar Shaikh on Sunday joined the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) led by Ajit Pawar, further strengthening the NDA camp ahead o ... read..

BJP Working President Nitin Nabin addresses several organisational meetings in Puducherry

Puducherry | December 21, 2025 9:18:47 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National Working President Nitin Nabin addressed a series of organisational meetings in Puducherry on Sunday, underlining the party's renewed focus on strengthening its grassroots presence and expanding its footprint across So ... read..

Delhi's toxic air leads to spike in respiratory illnesses, says doctor

New Delhi | December 21, 2025 9:18:46 PM IST

Amid deteriorating air quality in the national capital, Internal Medicine Specialist Dr S. Chatterjee on Sunday said that pollution levels usually begin to decline by this time of year, but that has not happened this season. As a result, hospitals are see ... read..

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