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Delhi govt working to expand courts to improve justice delivery: CM Rekha Gupta
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 11:49:15 PM IST
The Society of Indian Law Firms (SILF) on Friday marked its 25th Anniversary with the launch of the SILF Mediation Center, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening access to justice through mediation, technology, and institutional reform. The event bro ... read..


 
"Failure of govt": Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa slams WB CM Mamata Banerjee over chaos at Messi event
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 11:19:10 PM IST
Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Saturday criticised the ruling TMC-led West Bengal government after chaos erupted during the event featuring legendary footballer Lionel Messi in Kolkata, calling it a "failure" of the state government. ... read..


 
Congress to hold 'Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod' rally at Ramlila Maidan: Bhupesh Baghel
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 11:18:54 PM IST
Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel on Saturday said that the Congress party will hold a "Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod" rally at Ramlila Maidan here on Monday, calling it a step towards a decisive political battle. ... read..


 
Win reflects growing public trust in AAP's politics of honesty: Arvind Kejriwal on Kerala local body poll results
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 10:49:00 PM IST
Former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal said on Saturday that the victory in the Kerala local body elections reflects growing public trust in AAP's politics of honesty and public service. ... read..


 
Global Chess League Championship Trophy unveiled in Mumbai as season 3 kicks off
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 10:48:53 PM IST
The Global Chess League (GCL), a joint initiative of Tech Mahindra and International Chess Federation (FIDE), set the stage for season three with a spectacular opening ceremony on Saturday in Mumbai, unveiling this year's championship trophy and officiall ... read..


 
"TMC has become symbol of complete mismanagement, chaos": Shehzad Poonawalla on 'mess' at Messi's event in Kolkata
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 9:18:56 PM IST
BJP National spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Saturday blamed the Trinamool Congress (TMC) Government in West Bengal for the "mismanagement" of the GOAT India tour of Football Icon Lionel Messi at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. ... read..


 
Raiza Dhillon sweeps women's skeet titles on opening finals day of the 68th NSCC
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 9:18:51 PM IST
Olympian Raiza Dhillon delivered a commanding performance on Saturday at the shotgun ranges, here at Karni Singh Shooting Range in Tughlaqabad, claiming a golden double in the Women's and Junior Women's Skeet events at the 68th National Shooting Champions ... read..


 
Delhi AQI turns Severe Plus; GRAP IV restrictions imposed
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 8:49:15 PM IST
Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Saturday invoked Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) after the Air Quality Index (AQI) neared the 'Severe Plus' mark at 450. ... read..


 
AAP holds National Executive and National Council meetings online; Party to strengthen organisation across country
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 8:49:08 PM IST
A meeting of the Aam Aadmi Party's National Executive and National Council was held on Saturday in online mode. The National Executive meeting was attended by all the party's senior leaders, including party convenor Arvind Kejriwal. Meanwhile, hundreds of ... read..


 
CBI opposes Rabri Devi's plea for transfer, says bid seeks to 'demean the judge' and stall trial
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 7:49:31 PM IST
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday opposed the plea filed by former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi seeking transfer of criminal cases from the court of Special Judge Vishal Gogne, telling a Delhi court that the application is a "forum- ... read..


 
Local cuisine to be served in Vande Bharat trains and progressively introduced in all trains
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 7:49:30 PM IST
Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, held a review meeting with officers at Rail Bhawan on Saturday. Ravneet Singh Bittu, Minister of State for Railways and Food Processing ... read..


 
Jaishankar wishes St Lucia's counterpart on National Day
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 7:18:57 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday extended greetings to Saint Lucia's Foreign Minister Alva Baptiste on their National Day. ... read..


 
Delhi Govt working to shift Tihar Jail, expand courts: CM Rekha Gupta
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 7:18:55 PM IST
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday announced plans to relocate Tihar Jail, South Asia's largest prison complex, to the city's outskirts to alleviate severe overcrowding and improve prison conditions. ... read..


 
"Big victory for us; certainly, we are going to win next assembly elections": KC Venugopal as UDF leads Kerala local body polls
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 6:49:02 PM IST
Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal on Saturday called it a "big victory" for the party-led led-United Democratic Front (UDF) as the opposition alliance is leading in most of the seats in Kerala local body polls. ... read..


 
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, LG Saxena attend convocation ceremony of NSUT, congratulate students
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 5:49:26 PM IST
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, along with Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena, attended the convocation ceremony of Netaji Subhash University of Technology (NSUT) at Yashobhoomi on Saturday. ... read..


 
"We are lacking a neutral umpire for conducting elections": KC Venugopal ahead of Congress rally at Ramlila Maidan over 'vote theft'
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 5:49:18 PM IST
As the Congress is set to hold a rally against the alleged 'vote chori' at Ramlila Maidan on December 14, party MP KC Venugopal on Saturday slammed the Election Commission of India and said, "We are lacking a neutral umpire" in this country for conducting ... read..


 
AIIMS Delhi creates history in stroke care; leads first dedicated Indian Clinical Trial of most advanced brain stent
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 5:49:16 PM IST
AIIMS Delhi has made history in stroke care with India's first dedicated clinical trial of the advanced Supernova Stent, a brain stent designed for treating severe strokes. ... read..


 
NGT directs Uttarakhand Chief Secretary to step in over Ganga floodplain demarcation delay
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 5:18:41 PM IST
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Chief Secretary of Uttarakhand to personally oversee and resolve long-pending issues relating to the demarcation of the Ganga river floodplain, expressing concern over delays that have persisted for nearl ... read..


 
"There was no concrete answer to questions raised by LoP": KC Venugopal slams Amit Shah
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 5:18:35 PM IST
Congress MP KC Venugopal on Saturday accused Union Home Minister Amit Shah of failing to provide "concrete answers" to questions raised during a debate on the electoral reforms earlier in the week by Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi. ... read..


 
My gratitude to people across Kerala who voted for BJP and NDA candidates: PM Modi on local body poll results
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 4:48:36 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed gratitude to the people across Kerala who voted for BJP and NDA candidates in the local body polls in the state and lashed out at the United Democratic Front and Left Democratic Front. ... read..


 
IndiGo operates over 2,000 flights for the second day in row after chaotic period
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 4:48:30 PM IST
IndiGo, India's largest airline, is back on track after a chaotic period, operating over 2,050 flights today with minimal cancellations. The airline has maintained its operational stability for five consecutive days, connecting all 138 destinations, IndiG ... read..


 
Extend my deepest gratitude to people of Thiruvananthapuram for their faith and affection: Rajnath Singh on Kerala local body poll results
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 4:48:26 PM IST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday stated that Thiruvananthapuram has spoken with hope and conviction, ushering in a new chapter by ensuring the BJP's stunning performance in the Municipal Corporation in the Kerala local body polls ... read..


 
Extend my deepest gratitude to people of Thiruvananthapuram: Rajnath Singh on Kerala local body poll results
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 4:48:19 PM IST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday stated that Thiruvananthapuram has spoken with hope and conviction, ushering in a new chapter by ensuring the BJP's stunning performance in the Municipal Corporation in the Kerala local body polls ... read..


 
"Wanted to tell Rajnath Singh that if you want to survive in govt then learn Gujarati": Jairam Ramesh
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 3:49:30 PM IST
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Saturday took a dig at Defence Minister Rajnath Singh over the latter's claim that former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru wanted to use government funds to build Babri Masjid and said that he handed over Maniben Patel's di ... read..


 
"Their bravery reinforces our determination to eliminate terrorism": EAM Jaishankar recalls sacrifice of security personnel during 2001 Parliament attack
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 3:19:29 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday paid homage to security personnel who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty during the 2001 terror attack on the Indian Parliament. ... read..


 
"Modi govt an expert at renaming schemes and laws...": Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on MGNREGA renaming
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 3:19:03 PM IST
Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Saturday tore into the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), questioning their concerns with the name 'Mahatma Gandhi' over the reports of renaming of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) as the "Pujya Bapu Rural E ... read..


 
Magnitude 4.4 earthquake strikes Bay of Bengal
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 3:18:56 PM IST
A moderate earthquake measuring magnitude 4.4 struck the Bay of Bengal on Saturday, according to seismic data shared by the National Center for Seismology (NCS). ... read..


 
Nation salutes brave defenders of 'temple of democracy' on 2001 Parliament attack anniversary: Kiren Rijiju
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 2:48:52 PM IST
Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Saturday said the nation can never forget the supreme sacrifice of security personnel who laid down their lives while defending the "temple of democracy" during the 2001 Parliament terror attack, as ... read..


 
"Has BJP done anything besides changing names?": Pramod Tiwari on MGNREGA renaming reports
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 2:48:50 PM IST
Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on Saturday criticised the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) government over the reports of renaming the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) as the "Pujya Bapu Rural Employment Scheme", raising strong objection to the ... read..


 
Family recalls sacrifice of security personnel during 2001 Parliament attack, says they are "very proud" of his bravery
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 2:48:42 PM IST
The family of a security personnel who lost his life during the 2001 Parliament attack on Friday recalled his sacrifice and said they were proud that he laid down his life while protecting the country's democratic institution and recalled the painful mome ... read..


 
Pilots are 'workmen' under labour law, salary or title not decisive: Delhi High Court
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 2:48:39 PM IST
The Delhi High Court has held that airline pilots, including pilots-in-command, fall within the definition of "workman" under the Industrial Disputes Act, ruling that their primary role is technical and operational flying the aircraft and not managerial o ... read..


 
Income Tax Department cautions taxpayers against rise in fake emails, SMS scams
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 2:48:37 PM IST
The Income Tax Department has issued a public advisory cautioning taxpayers, especially senior citizens, against fraudulent emails, SMS messages, and websites impersonating the Department to steal personal and financial information. ... read..


 
GRAP III implemented in Delhi as air quality continues to deteriorate
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 2:18:40 PM IST
The Commission for Air Quality Management on Saturday invoked Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan and decided to impose curbs across the Delhi-NCR region due to deterioration in air quality in the national capital. ... read..


 
Delhi HC records Centre's assurance on labour code transition, takes 'removal of difficulties' order on record
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 1:19:58 PM IST
Assuring itself that no legal vacuum will be allowed during the shift to the new labour law framework, the Delhi High Court has recently said it trusts the Central government to ensure a seamless transition from the old regime to the Industrial Relations ... read..


 
Exercise Harimau Shakti strengthens defence cooperation between India, Malaysia
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 12:49:38 PM IST
With the joint military exercise 'Harimau Shakti' in full swing between India and Malaysia, the troops from both armies are currently undertaking a range of joint training activities aimed at enhancing interoperability and operational preparedness, as per ... read..


 
Agentic AI transforms banks frontline sales, boosts productivity and revenue: Report
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 12:19:17 PM IST
Agentic artificial intelligence (AI) systems are rapidly reshaping how banks manage frontline sales, offering a potential breakthrough for relationship managers long burdened by inefficient systems, weak leads, and heavy administrative workloads, noted a ... read..


 
Cement margins to rise 250 bps on higher realisation, stable cost in FY26: Crisil report
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 12:19:11 PM IST
Improved realisations driven by volume and premiumisation amid steady selling prices and cost of inputs will lead to a 250-300 basis points (bps) growth in the profitability of cement manufacturers this fiscal, according to Crisil. ... read..


 
Labour Codes can significantly boost women's workforce participation in India: Report
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 12:19:09 PM IST
The recently notified four labour Codes, effective from November 21, 2025, have the potential to meaningfully expand women's participation in the workforce by making employment safer, more secure and more accessible, according to a white paper released by ... read..


 
President Murmu pays tribute to security personnel who sacrificed their lives in 2001 Parliament attack
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 12:19:05 PM IST
President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday paid tribute to the security personnel who laid down their lives while protecting Parliament during the 2001 terror attack, saying the nation remains indebted to them and their families. ... read..


 
Renaming MGNREGA will cost lot of govt resources: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 12:19:04 PM IST
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday responded to the reports of renaming the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) as the Pujya Bapu Rural Employment Scheme, saying that a lot of government resources are spent on the renaming pro ... read..


 
Geopolitical risks top boardroom concerns for Indian companies: Report
New Delhi, | December 13, 2025 12:19:00 PM IST
Geopolitical instability has emerged as the biggest future risk for India Inc., with nearly 50 per cent of CXOs ranking it as the most severe threat over the next five years, according to a report, 'The Global Risk Atlas - New Realities' by MGC Global Ris ... read..


 
Congress leaders pay tribute to security personnel killed in 2001 Parliament attack
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 11:48:45 AM IST
Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Saturday paid tribute to the security personnel who lost their lives in the 2001 Parliament attack on its anniversary. ... read..


 
PM Modi, parliamentarians pay tribute to security personnel killed in 2001 Parliament attack
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 11:48:40 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tribute to security personnel who sacrificed their lives in the 2001 Parliament attack. ... read..


 
"Education is not business, it is a right": Delhi Education Minister Sood after govt brings School Fee Regulation Act into force
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 11:48:38 AM IST
The Education Minister of Delhi, Ashish Sood, announced that the Delhi School Education (Transparency in Fixation and Regulation of Fees) Act, 2025, and the corresponding Rules, 2025, came into effect. ... read..


 
PM Modi, top leaders to pay tribute to security personnel who sacrificed their lives in 2001 Parliament attack
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 10:48:26 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders will pay tribute to the security personnel who lost their lives during the 2001 Parliament attack on the occasion of its anniversary on Saturday. ... read..


 
President Murmu attends public event in Manipur's Senapati district
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 10:18:53 AM IST
The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, attended a public function at Senapati, Manipur. She also laid foundation stones and inaugurated various development projects on the occasion, according to a statement from the President's Secretariat. ... read..


 
Department of Posts partners BSE to expand Mutual Fund access across India
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 10:18:47 AM IST
The Department of Posts (DoP), Ministry of Communications and the stock exchange BSE signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in line with the Budget 2025-26 announcement, which emphasised leveraging India Post's vast postal network as a catalyst for ec ... read..


 
"Another way to distract attention...": Priyanka Chaturvedi on likely name change of MGNREGA
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 9:48:48 AM IST
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi criticised the Centre over the reports of the likely name change of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) as Pujya Bapu Rural Employment Scheme, callling it a "distraction" to mislead the public a ... read..


 
Operation CyHawk phase 2 leads to arrest of 284 people, legal action against 2900 in Delhi: Joint CP IFSO
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 8:48:59 AM IST
Delhi Police have arrested 284 people and taken legal action against around 2900 individuals achieving 200 per cenrt success during the second phase of Operation CyHawk, a special drive against cybercrime, claimed delhi police officials during a media br ... read..


 
Delhi chokes as air quality deteriorates, AQI recorded at 393
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 8:48:57 AM IST
Delhi's air quality witnessed a sharp deterioration on Saturday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 393 at around 8 am, placing it in the 'Very Poor' category, as per data released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). ... read..


 
How iQOO is rewriting the flagship rulebook with performance
By Himank Tripathi

New Delhi | December 13, 2025 8:19:06 AM IST
Performance. This was the first word Nipun Marya, CEO of iQOO, used when I met him during the launch of their flagship device--the iQOO 15. What I appreciated most about our interaction was his humble honesty; there was no unnecessary flair or unbelievabl ... read..


 
India's forex reserves rise by $1.03 billion to $687.26 billion
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 8:19:04 AM IST
India's foreign exchange reserves rose marginally, by USD 1.033 billion in the week that ended December 5 to USD 687.260 billion, driven by a jump in gold reserves, the Reserve Bank of India's latest 'Weekly Statistical Supplement' data showed. Over the p ... read..


 
NIA files supplementary chargesheet in TN ISIS radicalisation case
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 8:19:02 AM IST
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday filed a supplementary chargesheet against seven accused, as well as a registered society," Kovai Arabic Educational Association (KAEA)," in the 2023 Tamil Nadu ISIS radicalisation and recruitment case, acc ... read..


 
LoP Rahul Gandhi meets workers' unions, flags labour codes concerns
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 6:48:47 AM IST
Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Friday met representatives of workers' unions from across the country at the Jan Sansad, during which they raised deep concerns about the four new Labour Codes. The interaction focused on the imp ... read..


 
Both nations seeking to recalculate their relationships: Expert on India freeing up visas for Chinese tourists, professionals
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 5:18:30 AM IST
Foreign Affairs Expert Robinder Sachdev described India's recent decision to expedite tourist and business employment visas for Chinese nationals as a clear sign that both countries are quietly recalibrating their relationship, despite the border dispute ... read..


 
Rahul Gandhi demands parliamentary discussion on air pollution, Govt says 'ready to find solution'
New Delhi | December 12, 2025 11:18:55 PM IST
Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Friday flagged the air pollution crisis in northern India and other parts of the country, demanding a parliamentary discussion to develop a systematic plan to address it. Union Minister of Parliament ... read..


 
Social media trolls Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif for 'gatecrashing' Russian, Turkish Presidents' meeting in Ashgabat
New Delhi | December 12, 2025 11:18:52 PM IST
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's attempt to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin backfired on Friday, as he ended up "gatecrashing" a meeting between Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. ... read..


 
8th FOC: India, Austria discuss full spectrum of bilateral relations; next meeting to be in Delhi
New Delhi | December 12, 2025 11:18:47 PM IST
India and Austria held the 8th Foreign Office Consultations recently, covering the entire gamut of bilateral relations, including political, economic and commercial ties, as well as cultural exchanges and people-to-people ties, the Ministry of External Af ... read..


 
"Always something more to look forward to": Yuvraj Sandhu on bagging sixth title of season
New Delhi | December 12, 2025 11:18:45 PM IST
Yuvraj Singh Sandhu continued his stellar run on the PGTI circuit as he clinched the Delhi Vishwa Samudra Open title, marking his sixth title of the season. The in-form golfer said the achievement left him feeling grateful, motivated and excited for what ... read..


 
IndiGo to pay more than Rs 500 crore to customers "severely" affected by flight disruptions
New Delhi | December 12, 2025 10:48:45 PM IST
IndiGo said on Friday that it has estimated the compensation amount will exceed Rs 500 crore for customers whose flights were cancelled within 24 hours of departure and who were left severely stranded at certain airports across the country. ... read..


 
"Important step towards strengthening India's energy security": PM Modi after Cabinet approves CoalSETU window
New Delhi | December 12, 2025 10:48:44 PM IST
After the Union Cabinet approved the CoalSETU window, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday called it an "important step" towards strengthening India's energy security and accelerating growth, adding that it will support "Ease of Doing Business", boost d ... read..


 
IRCTC begins branded meal service trials on select Vande Bharat, Amrit Bharat trains
New Delhi | December 12, 2025 10:48:40 PM IST
As part of its efforts for "perceptible improvements in on-board catering services in trains", Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC), is undertaking Proof of Concept (PoC) in some select trains, de-linking meal production and meal s ... read..


 
India home to over two lakh startups, spirit of innovation to continue driving growth in new year: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi | December 12, 2025 10:18:36 PM IST
With the year coming to an end in over a fortnight, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday highlighted the progress made in India's startup journey, stating that India is now home to over two lakh government-recognised startups, with over ... read..


 
Yuvraj Singh delighted as New Chandigarh Stadium names stand after him
New Delhi | December 12, 2025 9:48:45 PM IST
Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh expressed his heartfelt gratitude after a stand was named in his honour at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh. The venue is located in the state where his cricketing journey ... read..


 
SMAT 2025: Siraj, Kishan, Kamboj, Reddy highlights from latest round of play
New Delhi | December 12, 2025 9:48:38 PM IST
Mohammed Siraj took three, Nitish Kumar Reddy's hat-trick, and Anshul Kamboj's brilliant outing with the ball were amongst the highlights in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on Friday. ... read..


 
PM Modi to discuss "regional issues of mutual interest" during Oman, Jordan visit; MEA reiterates support for Gaza Peace Plan
New Delhi | December 12, 2025 9:18:42 PM IST
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday reiterated India's support for the Gaza Peace Plan, adding that "regional and international issues of mutual interest" will be discussed during the upcoming visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Jordan a ... read..


 
'Let not Karnataka go down illegal path...': P Chidambaram criticises G Parameshwara's "demolition" remarks
New Delhi | December 12, 2025 9:18:40 PM IST
Congress MP P Chidambaram expressed shock over Karnataka Home Minister and fellow party member, G Parameshwara's remarks calling for the demolition of the structures constructed using money from drug peddling in the state. ... read..


 
India's seafood export to US remains robust over past five years: Jitin Prasada
New Delhi | December 12, 2025 9:18:38 PM IST
India has intensified support for its shrimp and seafood sector even as exports to the United States have remained robust over the past five years, the Ministry of Commerce & Industry said on Friday. ... read..


 
"There has to be a capping in airfares," says Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu
New Delhi | December 12, 2025 9:18:36 PM IST
Union Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Friday expressed the need to cap airfare, adding that the government has communicated with the airlines. ... read..


 
"RTI reveals liquor licence issued at Siri Fort Sports Complex": AAP MP Sanjay Singh in Rajya Sabha
New Delhi | December 12, 2025 9:18:24 PM IST
Senior AAP leader and MP Sanjay Singh on Friday told the Rajya Sabha that the Delhi administration has put public safety and the purpose of the Siri Fort Sports Complex at risk by permitting liquor sales inside a facility where alcohol consumption is expl ... read..


 
'Excuse to gain publicity': Former HC judge Dhingra criticises Opposition MPs over impeachment motion against Justice Swaminathan
New Delhi | December 12, 2025 8:49:02 PM IST
Retired Delhi High Court judge SN Dhingra on Friday criticised the Opposition MPs and termed the impeachment motion notice against Justice Swaminathan of the Madras High Court's Madurai Bench, an act to "gain publicity". ... read..


 
SC slaps Rs 1 lakh exemplary cost on NGO for challenging 2014 ruling to exempt Minority Schools from RTE Act
New Delhi | December 12, 2025 8:49:00 PM IST
The Supreme Court on Friday imposed a cost of Rs 1 lakh on the United Voice for Education Forum NGO, while rejecting its plea seeking to set aside the top court's 2014 decision to exempt minority educational institutions from the provisions of the Right o ... read..


 
Sarbananda Sonowal visits bereaved families in Tinsukia, reviews rescue efforts after Anjaw tragedy
New Delhi | December 12, 2025 8:48:48 PM IST
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday visited the families of those who lost their lives in the tragic road accident in Arunachal Pradesh's Anjaw district. Several victims from Assam, including from the Dibrugarh Lok Sabha constituency, died in the ... read..


 
Big Cricket League hosts Season 2 curtain raiser in Delhi; to kick off in March 2026
New Delhi | December 12, 2025 8:48:44 PM IST
Big Cricket League announced dates for the upcoming Season 2 of the Big Cricket League at the curtain raiser. The league will be played in March 2026, with the biggest marquee international cricketers set to return to the field. ... read..


 
ADB signs USD 100 million agreement with FBFL to expand MSME loans to women borrowers
New Delhi | December 12, 2025 8:18:56 PM IST
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a USD 100 million loan agreement with Five-Star Business Finance Limited (FBFL) to expand access to micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) business loans to women borrowers from lower-income groups i ... read..


 
CBI dismantles alleged transnational cyber crime network; Recovers Rs. 1.88 crore; Arrests 6 key alleged operatives
New Delhi | December 12, 2025 7:49:10 PM IST
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), based on inputs from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), USA, successfully dismantled a sophisticated virtual asset-supported cybercrime network that had been allegedly targeting US nationals since 2022 at ... read..


 
PLI scheme boosting manufacturing, investments and exports: Jitin Prasada
New Delhi | December 12, 2025 7:49:04 PM IST
The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) programme, rolled out across multiple priority sectors, has materially improved domestic manufacturing capacities, attracted large-scale investments and supported export growth in participating sectors, Jitin Prasada, ... read..


 
Coal imports compared to consumption reducing, saves forex: Ashwini Vaishnaw
New Delhi | December 12, 2025 7:18:30 PM IST
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw while announcing the Cabinet decisions on Friday highlighted that the coal imports as per cent of consumption is reducing consistently. In 2024-25, imports reduced by 7.9% resulting in forex saving of about Rs 60,700 Crore. ... read..


 
"There must be judicious use of any medicine and same with Ozempic drug": MD of Novo Nordisk India
By By Shalini Bhardwaj

New Delhi | December 12, 2025 7:18:27 PM IST
Novo Nordisk on Friday launched Ozempic (injectable semaglutide) in India. Ozempic is a once-weekly GLP-1 RA (receptor agonist) indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise for adults living with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The cost of ... read..


 
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