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NIA court extends custody of 4 accused for 4 days in Delhi Blast case

New Delhi | December 8, 2025 4:18:22 PM IST

Special NIA court at Patiala House Court on Monday extended the custody for four days of Delhi blast accused Dr Muzammil Shakeel Ganai of Pulwama (J-K), Dr Adeel Ahmed Rather of Anantnag (J-K), Dr Shaheen Saeed of Lucknow (UP), and Mufti Irfan Ahmad Wagay ... read..

Germany commits EUR1.3 billion to India for climate, energy, sustainable development

New Delhi | December 8, 2025 4:18:17 PM IST

Germany on Monday committed about EUR 1.3 billion in India, primarily in the form of concessional loans, across the key areas of climate and energy, sustainable urban development, green urban mobility, and sustainable management of natural resources. ... read..

India sends more naval ships to Sri Lanka with relief supplies under Operation Sagar Bandhu

New Delhi | December 8, 2025 3:48:27 PM IST

India has expanded its humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka in the aftermath of the recent cyclone, with four more naval ships deployed to deliver essential relief material as part of Operation Sagar Bandhu, the Indian Navy said on Monday. ... read..

IndiGo officials set up crisis group to restore full operations, expedite refunds and baggage return

New Delhi | December 8, 2025 3:18:45 PM IST

IndiGo officials on Monday said a Crisis Management Group (CMG), set up on December 4, is meeting daily to monitor the ongoing disruption. ... read..

Health insurance sector reports strong growth in November driven by GST exemption and rising demand: Nuvama

New Delhi | December 8, 2025 3:18:43 PM IST

The health insurance industry continued to post strong growth in November, supported by a pickup in demand for health insurance policies following the GST exemption announced by the government, highlighted a recent report by Nuvama. ... read..

Yuvraj Singh to lead exclusive international cricket training camp in UAE

New Delhi | December 8, 2025 3:18:41 PM IST

Yuvraj Singh Centre of Excellence (YSCE) has announced an exclusive high-performance cricket training camp that will take place in the United Arab Emirates from January 5-11, 2026. The program brings Yuvraj Singh, one of India's most celebrated all-rounde ... read..

"BJP wants to own everything," says Akhilesh Yadav during Vande Mataram debate in Lok Sabha

New Delhi | December 8, 2025 3:18:38 PM IST

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday launched a sharp attack on the BJP during the Lok Sabha's special discussion on the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram, accusing the ruling party of trying to "own everything and make their own for political ... read..

"IndiGo management is crooked, government to blame": Sena UBT MP Arvind Sawant

New Delhi | December 8, 2025 3:18:28 PM IST

Sena UBT MP Arvind Sawant on Monday criticized IndiGo's management over recent flight cancellations, calling their practices "crooked" and accusing the airline of misleading passengers. ... read..

Jairam Ramesh flags serious concerns over NTA, NAAC as parliamentary panel releases major higher education report

New Delhi | December 8, 2025 3:18:23 PM IST

Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Monday highlighted significant concerns raised by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, which released its 371st report on the autonomous bodies under the Higher Education Department. ... read..

"No compromise on safety": Aviation Minister Naidu on IndiGo crisis in Rajya Sabha

New Delhi | December 8, 2025 2:48:28 PM IST

Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu on Monday addressed the ongoing IndiGo crisis in the Rajya Sabha, saying the issues faced by passengers were linked to the airline's internal crew rostering and operational planning, and not the Airc ... read..

"First Nehru, now Rahul Gandhi disregarded 'Vande Mataram'": PM Modi targets Congress in Parliament

New Delhi | December 8, 2025 2:48:23 PM IST

Attacking the Congress party over disrespecting the national song 'Vande Mataram', Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday criticised Rahul Gandhi for his absence during discussions in Parliament, asserting that the Congress compromised on the national son ... read..

Bihar NDA MPs met PM Modi; thanked him for poll mandate: RLSP MP Upendra Kushwaha

New Delhi | December 8, 2025 2:48:14 PM IST

After meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the national capital on Monday, RLSP MP Upendra Kushwaha said that Bihar NDA MPs had called on the Prime Minister to formally convey their gratitude for the alliance's sweeping mandate in the recent Bihar Asse ... read..

"Rahul, Priyanka skipped debate because of the sense of guilt": Sambit Patra says PM exposed Congress on Vande Mataram

New Delhi | December 8, 2025 2:48:08 PM IST

Amid an intense debate in the Lok Sabha during the Winter Session over Vande Mataram, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Sambit Patra on Monday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had "exposed the Congress party's betrayal" of the national song during his ... read..

"Even those wearing shoes can't afford tickets": Akhilesh Yadav targets govt over widespread disruptions in IndiGo's operations

New Delhi | December 8, 2025 2:18:40 PM IST

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday hit out at the Centre over soaring airfares and widespread disruptions in IndiGo's operations, alleging that the government had failed to ensure affordable air travel for the common citizen. ... read..

"I'm not a selector, but...": Australia batter provides selection update for 3rd Ashes Test

New Delhi | December 8, 2025 2:18:30 PM IST

A selection squeeze looms for Australia as they head to Adelaide for the third Ashes Test, as they will look to wrap up the series against England, as per the official website of the International Cricket Council (ICC). ... read..

"PM takes Nehru's name in every debate," Gaurav Gogoi criticises government as house debates Vande Mataram

New Delhi | December 8, 2025 2:48:19 PM IST

As the Lok Sabha debated Vande Matram, Congress Deputy leader Gaurav Gogoi criticised PM Modi alleging that the PM used Pandit Nehru's name in most of his speeches, and that it was the Congress that had given importance to Vande Mataram. ... read..

PM Modi likely to host special dinner for all NDA MPs on December 11

New Delhi | December 8, 2025 2:18:16 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to host a special dinner for all National Democratic Alliance (NDA) MPs on December 11 as part of efforts to strengthen coordination, enhance engagement and streamline floor strategy during the ongoing Winter Session ... read..

Festive boost fades for commercial vehicles; cycle now hinges on replacement, infra push: Report

New Delhi | December 8, 2025 1:48:43 PM IST

Demand for commercial vehicles in India is expected to remain in a gradual recovery phase through the second half of 2025-26, with growth being led by LCVs (light commercial vehicles), according to a report by India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra). ... read..

Family of Delhi tourists killed in Goa Club fire mourn loss of loved ones

New Delhi | December 8, 2025 1:48:34 PM IST

At least 25 people lost their lives in a tragic fire that broke out in a nightclub in Goa in the early hours of Sunday. Among the deceased are four members of the same family from Karawal Nagar in Northeast Delhi, including Vinod Kumar, his daughter-in-la ... read..

"Nehru was against this song": Shehzad Poonawalla says Rahul Gandhi must apologise amid ongoing Vande Mataram discussion

New Delhi | December 8, 2025 1:48:32 PM IST

As the Lok Sabha is holding a special discussion on the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram, BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla launched a sharp attack on the Congress, urging Rahul Gandhi to apologise for what he termed as "historical wrongs" committed by his ... read..

Chinese Embassy in India to launch online visa application system on December 22

New Delhi | December 8, 2025 1:48:29 PM IST

The Chinese Embassy in India is set to launch the online visa application system on December 22, Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong said on Monday. ... read..

"Youth will better understand importance of national song": Chirag Paswan on 'Vande Mataram' discussion in Parliament

New Delhi | December 8, 2025 1:48:27 PM IST

Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Monday highlighted the significance of commemorating 150 years of Vande Mataram, saying that the "youth will better understand the importance of this national song" that "ignited patriotic feelings among all freedom fighter ... read..

India, Israel sign agreement to boost sustainable agricultural technologies

New Delhi | December 8, 2025 1:48:21 PM IST

India and Israel have taken a major step forward in agricultural cooperation with the launch of a new joint venture that will manufacture and commercialise Indian pheromone-based crop protection technologies across global markets, as per the Israeli Embas ... read..

"Vande Mataram is a modern avatar of our great cultural legacy": PM Modi

New Delhi | December 8, 2025 1:48:10 PM IST

Asserting that 'Vande Mataram' was not just a mantra for political independence, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that it is a modern avatar of our great cultural legacy on the occasion of Vande Mataram completing 150 years. ... read..

Kangana Ranaut calls Vande Mataram a 'spark of freedom struggle' as Lok Sabha holds special debate

New Delhi | December 8, 2025 1:48:06 PM IST

As the Lok Sabha is holding a special debate on Vande Mataram today, BJP MP Kangana Ranaut said it is a "matter of pride" that the national song, one she described as a spark that fuelled the freedom movement, was finally receiving its due recognition. Sh ... read..

Indian and Asia Pacific banks maintain stronger capital than US and European peers: Moody's

New Delhi | December 8, 2025 1:17:54 PM IST

Banks in the Asia-Pacific region, including those in India, have built stronger capital positions compared to their counterparts in the United States and Western Europe, Moody's highlighted in its latest survey report. ... read..

"Vande Mataram is a mantra, a slogan that gave energy, inspiration": PM Modi in Parliament

New Delhi | December 8, 2025 1:17:49 PM IST

On the Sixth day of the Parliament Winter Session, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed 'Vande Mataram' as a "powerful mantra" and slogan that energised and "inspired India's freedom movement" and said that the "government aims to restore its glory for fut ... read..

"RSS, BJP don't have the right to speak on Vande Mataram": Manickam Tagore

New Delhi | December 8, 2025 12:48:21 PM IST

Ahead of a special discussion in Parliament on the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram, Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Monday said that the RSS and the BJP "do not have the right" to speak on Vande Mataram, alleging that the organisations had no role in In ... read..

NDA Parliamentary Party meeting to be held on Tuesday

New Delhi | December 8, 2025 12:48:07 PM IST

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Parliamentary Party will hold a meeting on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 9:30 AM, according to an official notice issued by the BJP Parliamentary Party office. The meeting will take place at the G.M.C. Balayogi Audit ... read..

India, Australia push for deeper education ties as AIESC meet kicks off

New Delhi | December 8, 2025 12:18:23 PM IST

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday held bilateral talks with his Australian counterpart, Jason Clare, during the 3rd Australia-India Education and Skills Council (AIESC) Meeting in New Delhi. ... read..

PIL filed in Delhi High Court seeking intervention in widespread IndiGo flight disruptions

New Delhi | December 8, 2025 12:18:15 PM IST

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Delhi High Court seeking urgent judicial intervention in the ongoing IndiGo crisis that has led to massive flight disruptions across the country. The petition calls for directions to both the Ce ... read..

SEBI launches PaRRVA to curb misleading return claims, a global benchmark

New Delhi | December 8, 2025 12:18:11 PM IST

Investors in India will now have access to independently verified past returns of market intermediaries, with SEBI unveiling Past Risk and Return Verification Agency (PaRRVA) a first-of-its-kind global initiative aimed at bringing credibility and transpar ... read..

"Every fan in India excited": Dale Steyn on Shubman Gill's comeback for T20I series against South Africa

New Delhi | December 8, 2025 12:18:06 PM IST

Legendary speedster Dale Steyn expressed enthusiasm about Shubman Gill's comeback to the Indian cricket team for the five-match T20I series against South Africa, starting December 9 in Cuttack. ... read..

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi hopes for "comprehensive discussion" on Vande Mataram in Parliament

New Delhi | December 8, 2025 11:48:10 AM IST

Ahead of a special discussion in Parliament on the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Monday said she hopes for a comprehensive discussion on Vande Mataram in the Parliament. ... read..

US top diplomat Allison Hooker arrives in India; visit to strengthen bilateral partnership

New Delhi | December 8, 2025 11:48:03 AM IST

United States' Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, Allison Hooker, arrived in India, with her visit set to advance US President Donald Trump's priorities for a strong partnership between New Delhi and Washington, DC, and a free and open Indo-P ... read..

"Big day for all Indians": Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde on 150 years of Vande Mataram discussion in Parliament

New Delhi | December 8, 2025 11:18:16 AM IST

The Parliament will hold a special discussion on 150 years of Vande Mataram on Monday, and Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde highlighted the significance of the event, describing it as a historic discussion under the Prime Minister's leadership and a big day f ... read..

GST cuts and continued offers defy November trends, Auto retail sales up 2.14% : FADA

New Delhi | December 8, 2025 11:18:08 AM IST

Retail vehicle sales in India defied previous years' trends in November, registering a marginal but modest growth of 2.14 per cent, thanks to GST rate cuts and offers from dealers and automakers. ... read..

"DMK will face arguments:" DMK MP Kathir Anand on Vande Mataram 150 years discussion in Parliament

New Delhi | December 8, 2025 11:18:03 AM IST

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam MP Kathir Anand on Monday said that his party will participate in the debate in Parliament on 150 years of Vande Mataram during the ongoing Winter Session and is prepared to face arguments on the matter. ... read..

"PM Modi's policies fulfilled objectives of social justice": Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal

New Delhi | December 8, 2025 10:48:25 AM IST

Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Monday said that over the last 11 years, the policies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi have fulfilled their basic objectives in the field of social justice. ... read..

"The World has much to learn from India": Norway eyes closer digital health partnership

By Ayushi Agarwal New Delhi | December 8, 2025 10:48:23 AM IST

Norway's Health and Care Services Minister Jan Christian Vestre has said his government is eager to align its health-sector priorities with India's rapidly advancing digital health ecosystem, describing India's achievements in digital infrastructure, popu ... read..

NDA MPs will felicitate PM Modi today in Parliament for grand victory in Bihar election

New Delhi | December 8, 2025 10:48:18 AM IST

On the Sixth day of the Parliament Winter Session, National Democratic Alliance (NDA) MPs will felicitate Prime Minister Narendra Modi today for the landslide victory in the Bihar assembly election. ... read..

IndiGo crisis: Delhi, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad hit by massive flight cancellations

New Delhi | December 8, 2025 10:18:01 AM IST

Air travel across India has been in chaos with widespread IndiGo flight disruptions on Monday, and major airports across the country reported extensive cancellations. ... read..

Delhi Airport advisory warns passengers of continued IndiGo delays, urges checking latest flight status

New Delhi | December 8, 2025 9:48:36 AM IST

Amid continuing flight delays and cancellations affecting IndiGo operations across major airports in the country, the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) in Delhi on Monday issued a fresh passenger advisory urging travellers to check their flight st ... read..

"Ancestors shed blood for this country chanting vande mataram": Sambit Patra ahead of Lok Sabha debate on national song

New Delhi | December 8, 2025 2:48:06 PM IST

Hours before the Lok Sabha takes up a special discussion on 150 years of Vande Mataram, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Sambit Patra said the national song continues to symbolise the sacrifices that fuelled India's freedom movement, urging citizens "to re ... read..

Congress MP Saptagiri Ulaka seeks discussion in LS on sexual harassment case involving Odisha student

New Delhi | December 8, 2025 9:48:15 AM IST

Congress MP Saptagiri Ulaka on Monday gave a notice in the Lok Sabha seeking suspension of business to demand a discussion on the case of sexual harassment, blackmail, and intimidation of a first-year BEd Scheduled Caste student from Odisha. ... read..

Delhi's air quality remains in 'very poor' category, AQI recorded at 318

New Delhi | December 8, 2025 8:48:08 AM IST

The air quality in the national capital remained in the 'very poor' category on Monday morning as Delhi's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) reading stood at 318, as of 7 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). ... read..

AAP's Sanjay Singh seeks discussion in RS on Delhi's health emergency, rising crime and demolitions

New Delhi | December 8, 2025 8:48:06 AM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh on Monday moved a motion in the Rajya Sabha under Rule 267, seeking suspension of the House's listed business to demand a discussion. ... read..

Lok Sabha to hold special discussion on 150 years of 'Vande Mataram' today, PM Modi to address House

New Delhi | December 8, 2025 8:48:05 AM IST

A special discussion on the 150th anniversary of 'Vande Mataram' will take place in the Lok Sabha on Monday. Many important and lesser-known historical facets of 'Vande Mataram' are expected to be highlighted. ... read..

Gold investment still has room to grow in 2026 as geopolitical risks persist: World Gold Council

New Delhi | December 8, 2025 8:48:01 AM IST

Gold, which witnessed a strong rally throughout 2025, is expected to continue its positive momentum in 2026 as investment demand for the precious metal still has room to grow amid persistent geopolitical uncertainties, highlighted a report by the World Go ... read..

"Was doing it a little bit intentionally": Shakib Al Hasan on his illegal action for Surrey

New Delhi | December 8, 2025 8:48:00 AM IST

Former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan has revealed that he was bowling with an illegal action, a little intentionally, when he was reported for a suspected illegal action after his county stint with Surrey in 2024. ... read..

PM Modi expresses grief after death of 6 devotees in Nashik accident; Maharashtra CM announces financial aid of ?5 lakh for next of kin

New Delhi | December 8, 2025 4:18:08 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed deep grief over the deaths of six devotees in a vehicle accident in Maharashtra's Nashik district. ... read..

EAM Jaishankar calls intangible heritage most "democratic expression of culture"

New Delhi | December 8, 2025 2:17:59 AM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday described traditions, languages, music, craftsmanship and other intangible heritage as the most "democratic expression of culture", saying they are "owned by all and guarded by many" at the beginning of a m ... read..

IndiGo seeks more time to respond to DGCA notice after nationwide flight disruptions

New Delhi | December 8, 2025 1:48:06 AM IST

IndiGo has requested more time to respond to a Show Cause Notice issued on December 6, following a major disruption that affected its flight network across the country. ... read..

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju tries his hand at pickleball during IPBL season 1 finals

New Delhi | December 7, 2025 11:18:26 PM IST

Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju tried his hand at Pickleball as he attended the Indian Pickleball League (IPBL) Season 1 finals, which was played between Mumbai Smashers and Hyderabad Royals on Sunday. ... read..

IPBL: Mumbai Smashers defeat Hyderabad Royals in final, complete miracle run from 6th to champions

New Delhi | December 7, 2025 11:18:19 PM IST

Mumbai Smashers charted a miracle run, going from sixth to champions with a win over Hyderabad Royals in the final of the Indian Pickleball League (IPBL)--launched by The Times Group and recognised as India's only official pickleball league sanctioned by ... read..

IndiGo flight crisis continues to haunt passengers, airline aims to restore network by December 10

New Delhi | December 7, 2025 11:18:18 PM IST

As the IndiGo flight delays and cancellation, occurring nationwide continues to cause unsettlement among passengers and travelers, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) had formally issued a show-cause notice to IndiGo's Chief Executive Officer ... read..

Lok Sabha to hold special discussion on 'Vande Mataram' as political spar intensifies

New Delhi | December 7, 2025 11:18:09 PM IST

As the national song completes 150 years, the Parliament is set to hold a special discussion on 'Vande Mataram' in both lower and upper houses tomorrow and the day after, respectively. ... read..

"Naming mosque after Babur not unconstitutional": All India Imam Association President on Babri Masjid row

New Delhi | December 7, 2025 10:49:09 PM IST

Amid the Babri Masjid controversy that erupted after suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir laid the foundation stone of the Mosque in West Bengal's Murshidabad, All India Imam Association President Maulana Sajid Rashidi on Sunday said that naming a Mosque after ... read..

Jaishankar highlights India's role in safeguarding global intangible heritage at UNESCO meet

New Delhi | December 7, 2025 10:49:04 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday underscored India's longstanding commitment to protecting global cultural traditions as he addressed the inaugural session of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultur ... read..

Amit Shah pays tribute to Pramukh Swami Maharaj on his birth anniversary

New Delhi | December 7, 2025 10:49:01 PM IST

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah paid tribute to the revered Pramukh Swami Maharaj on his birth anniversary, an official statement said on Sunday. ... read..

"BJP believes in fanaticism": Congress' Sukhdeo Bhagat amid Babri Masjid controversy

New Delhi | December 7, 2025 10:17:53 PM IST

Congress MP Sukhdeo Bhagat on Sunday said that a "poisonous" atmosphere has been created across the country under the Narendra Modi government. He further accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of believing in "fanaticism". ... read..

"Anchored everything": Prajakta Koli reflects on content creation to 'Mismatched' auditions

By Nikita Bishay New Delhi | December 7, 2025 10:17:51 PM IST

Content creator and actor Prajakta Koli, best known as the "MostlySane", took a moment to look back at her personal journey from digital creator to acting. ... read..

Mentorship, not just funding alone, will shape India's next generation of StartUps: Jitendra Singh

New Delhi | December 7, 2025 9:48:04 PM IST

Describing StartUps as a key driver of India's future growth, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh underlined that mentorship, and not funding alone, will shape the next generation of StartUps. ... read..

"Congress has been totally engulfed in corrupt practices": BJP's Sudhanshu Trivedi on Navjot Kaur Sidhu's 'Rs 500 crores' remark

New Delhi | December 7, 2025 9:48:02 PM IST

BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi on Sunday responded to the "Rs 500 crores" remark of Congress leader Navjot Kaur Sidhu, saying that Congress has evidently reached a severe level of corruption from within. ... read..

"MSD is natural, very unique; We should be proud that he was born in our country": Murali Vijay

New Delhi | December 7, 2025 9:18:02 PM IST

Former India opener Murali Vijay hailed legendary cricketer MS Dhoni's irreplaceable legacy, calling him a "natural and very unique" leader whose instinctive decisions, including handing the final over of the 2007 T20 World Cup to Joginder Sharma, helped ... read..

"I told selectors to drop me after four ducks": Murali Vijay recalls his early days playing for Tamil Nadu

New Delhi | December 7, 2025 8:48:12 PM IST

Former Indian opening batter Murali Vijay humbly recalls his Tamil Nadu debut, calling it his most significant achievement. He felt a sense of accomplishment when he received his cap. ... read..

I urge everyone to contribute generously to Armed Forces Flag Day Fund: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

New Delhi | December 7, 2025 8:48:04 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday paid tribute to the brave soldiers who protect the nation from both external and internal challenges and expressed deep gratitude to the citizens & organisations for supporting welfare programmes for veterans, ... read..

DTC bus driver thrashed to death in Aman Vihar; 1 arrested

New Delhi | December 7, 2025 7:17:57 PM IST

A DTC bus driver succumbed to his injuries on Sunday, who was allegedly assaulted by a group of people following a road dispute in Delhi's Aman Vihar area around 11:20 pm Saturday night, according to the police ... read..

MNRE refutes reports of advising lenders to pause funding for renewable energy

New Delhi | December 7, 2025 7:17:44 PM IST

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) on Sunday clarified that it has not issued any advisory to financial institutions to stop lending to renewable energy projects or renewable energy equipment manufacturers. ... read..

"We are nothing in front of those who serve our nation": Shankar Mahadevan expresses pride at Armed Forces Flag Day event

New Delhi | December 7, 2025 6:48:21 PM IST

Music maestro Shankar Mahadevan expressed great pride after being honoured on Armed Forces Flag Day, a moment he described as "unparalleled." ... read..

MoCA takes swift action to restore normalcy after IndiGo's operational crisis

New Delhi | December 7, 2025 6:48:16 PM IST

The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has taken rapid and decisive steps to address the disruption caused by the recent IndiGo operational crisis and to ensure that passengers do not face continued inconvenience, according to a MoCA press release. ... read..

WB Governor Ananda Bose unveils new book at Delhi's 5th Kristu Mahotsav

New Delhi | December 7, 2025 6:18:24 PM IST

The Chavara Cultural Centre marked the fifth edition of Kristu Mahotsav 2025 in Delhi, reinforcing its message of cultural harmony, inclusion and interfaith dialogue through a gathering that brought together religious leaders, diplomats, artists, educator ... read..

"Days of hegemony are over, how dare US presume to tell India what we should or shouldn't do?": Former Ambassador Talmiz Ahmad

New Delhi | December 7, 2025 6:18:20 PM IST

Former Ambassador of India to Saudi Arabia, Oman and the UAE, Talmiz Ahmad, criticised the US for its reaction to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying the era of US hegemony is over. ... read..

Delhi Police books woman for allegedly cheating people on pretext of sending them abroad

New Delhi | December 7, 2025 5:48:47 PM IST

The Anand Vihar Police of Delhi has arrested a woman for allegedly cheating people on the pretext of sending them abroad. ... read..

Gurugram: VP Radhakrishnan launches silver jubilee year of Brahma Kumaris' Om Shanti Retreat Centre

New Delhi | December 7, 2025 5:48:45 PM IST

Vice-President, CP Radhakrishnan, on Sunday, launched the Silver Jubilee Year celebrations of the Om Shanti Retreat Centre (OSRC) of the Brahma Kumaris in Gurugram. ... read..

Failure of govt for allowing IndiGo monopoly: Pawan Khera

New Delhi | December 7, 2025 5:18:11 PM IST

Congress leader Pawan Khera on Sunday said that the flight disruptions that left passengers stranded across major airports in the country were not only the failure of IndiGo alone, but also the centre's because it allowed the airline to establish a monopo ... read..

"Operation Sindoor is not over yet": Navy Chief warns of "befitting reply" to any threat against India

New Delhi | December 7, 2025 5:18:09 PM IST

Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on Sunday stated that Operation Sindoor is still ongoing, despite being halted temporarily while attending the Armed Forces Flag Day Function 2025 in New Delhi. ... read..

Delhi govt felicitates all Armed Forces Chiefs for 1st time on Armed Forces Flag Day

New Delhi | December 7, 2025 5:18:02 PM IST

Armed Forces Flag Day was celebrated across India on Sunday, with the Delhi government honouring the chiefs of all four forces for the first time. ... read..

"Govt, Armed Forces, BRO working diligently for holistic development of border areas": Rajnath Singh

New Delhi | December 7, 2025 5:18:01 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Sunday said that the Government, Armed Forces, and organisations like the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) are working diligently for the "holistic development of our border areas," according to the Ministry of Defence press ... read..

India plans to cut power bills with wider AI use in distribution networks: Power Ministry official

New Delhi | December 7, 2025 4:17:47 PM IST

India aims to lower consumer power bills and improve energy utilisation through wider adoption of artificial intelligence across distribution networks, said Shashank Misra, Joint Secretary at the Ministry of Power. ... read..

Clear that alliance thinks Rahul Gandhi is political failure: BJP's Pradeep Bhandari on JK CM's 'life support' remark

New Delhi | December 7, 2025 3:48:02 PM IST

BJP national spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari on Sunday launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's recent remark describing the opposition INDIA bloc as being on "life support", claiming it e ... read..

India seeks interoperability in smart meters, eyes 307 GW coal capacity by 2035: Power Secretary

New Delhi | December 7, 2025 3:48:00 PM IST

India plans to mandate full interoperability across smart electricity meters to avoid vendor lock-ins and give utilities greater flexibility, Power Ministry Secretary Pankaj Agarwal said on Sunday. ... read..

Delhi Police bust major cyber syndicate with Chinese links; 2 arrested

New Delhi | December 7, 2025 3:18:51 PM IST

Delhi Police Crime Branch Cyber Cell has busted a major cyber syndicate operating through multi-layered shell companies and cross-border financial channels linked to Chinese handlers, following the investigation into an online investment fraud case involv ... read..

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