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Two more accused sentenced by NIA Special court in Vishakhapatnam spying case

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 10:48:57 PM IST

Two more accused were on Monday sentenced to imprisonment by a National Investigation Agency (NIA) special court in the Pakistan-linked Visakhapatnam Navy spying case, an official release said. This brings the total number of convictions in the case to 10 ... read..

BJP demands apology over Manju Lata Meena's controversial remarks against PM, Congress calls it "baseless drama"

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 10:18:52 PM IST

Both Houses of Parliament on Monday witnessed strong objections from BJP leaders to a Congress leader's controversial remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Congress dismissed it as "baseless drama" and questioned the need to raise the issue in ... read..

90% surge in respiratory illnesses among children, adults in Delhi OPDs due to air pollution: Experts

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 10:18:49 PM IST

Delhi's worsening air quality has triggered a sharp rise in respiratory and cardiac health problems, with doctors warning that the national capital is facing a "silent public health emergency" as the Air Quality Index (AQI) continues to remain in the 'sev ... read..

"Everything fine from my side": Shashi Tharoor after skipping Congress' Ramlila Maidan rally

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 9:48:52 PM IST

After missing Congress' 'Vote Chor Gaddi Chhod' rally at the Ramlila Maidan in Delhi, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Monday stated that he was abroad due to a prior commitment. ... read..

Indian Youth Congress holds protest at Jantar Mantar against "vote chori"

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 9:48:46 PM IST

The India Youth Congress on Monday held a protest at Jantar Mantar against the central government over alleged "vote chori." ... read..

New Delhi roars as Lionel Messi wraps up the G.O.A.T. India Tour 2025 in style

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 9:48:42 PM IST

New Delhi hosted the grand finale of Lionel Messi's "G.O.A.T. India Tour 2025" on December 15, bringing the historic four-city tour to a smooth and successful closure amid immense fan enthusiasm. ... read..

Delhi govt intensifies enforcement against illegal drug trade; action initiated against several firms at Bhagirath Palace

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 9:48:41 PM IST

Stepping up its crackdown on the illegal drug trade, the Drugs Control Department of the Government of NCT of Delhi conducted a special inspection and enforcement drive at Bhagirath Palace. ... read..

Railways records 11.7% growth in fertilizer loading, ensuring uninterrupted supply to farmers across country

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 9:48:39 PM IST

Indian Railways is ensuring smooth and timely movement of fertilisers across the country. This year, fertiliser loading reached 17,168 rakes till 30 November. This is an increase of 11.7% compared to last year's 15,369 rakes during the same period. ... read..

PSL to kick off from March 26, to clash with Indian Premier League

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 9:48:37 PM IST

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 season is set to kick off on March 26 and conclude on May 3, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Monday. ... read..

"In a rare crossover moment for global sport": BCCI share snippets from Lionel Messi's Delhi event

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 9:19:02 PM IST

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared some snippets from Lionel Messi's event at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Monday. The Argentine legend Messi, along with Luis Suarez and Rodrigo De Paul, visited Delhi after events in Kolkata, ... read..

Eutelsat, Airtel aid Indian Army with Low Earth Orbit connectivity for relief efforts in Sri Lanka

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 9:19:00 PM IST

Eutelsat, a satellite communications provider, and Airtel are providing Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity to support the Indian Army's relief efforts in flood-hit parts of Sri Lanka, where conventional communication lines have been disrupted. ... read..

Opportunity, not imposition: SC urges Tamil Nadu to hold talks with Centre to establish Navodaya Vidyalayas in state

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 9:18:58 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Tamil Nadu government to hold discussions with the central government on the issue of establishing Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) in the state. ... read..

GST rationalisation, festive demand lift retail credit growth in Q3 FY25: Report

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 9:18:55 PM IST

The retail credit demand in India strengthened during the July-September 2025 quarter, supported by Goods and Services Tax (GST) rationalisation and improved consumer sentiment ahead of the festive season, according to TransUnion CIBIL's latest Credit Mar ... read..

SC grants interim bail to journalist Mahesh Langa in money laundering case

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 9:18:53 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday granted interim bail to senior journalist Mahesh Langa in connection with an alleged fraud case amounting to Rs 7 crores initiated by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). ... read..

Axar Patel ruled out of remaining T20I series against South Africa due to illness

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 8:49:22 PM IST

The Indian all-rounder Axar Patel has been ruled out of the remaining two T20I matches of the five-match series against South Africa due to illness, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said on Monday. ... read..

Draft electoral rolls for five states and UTs to be published Tomorrow: ECI

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 8:49:11 PM IST

The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced on Monday that draft electoral rolls for West Bengal, Rajasthan, Goa, Puducherry, and Lakshadweep will be published on Tuesday (December 16). ... read..

Economists say India's November trade data signals "export resilience"

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 8:18:58 PM IST

India's external trade performance showed marked improvement in November 2025, with exports rebounding strongly and the merchandise trade deficit narrowing to a five-month low, reflecting easing import pressures and resilient overseas demand. ... read..

Experts call for stronger industry partnerships between India and South America

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 8:18:54 PM IST

The Indo-South America Trade & Investment Conclave 2025 set a clear focus on building a stronger platform for economic engagement between India and South America. The conclave aimed to open new paths for trade, investment, technology cooperation, and ... read..

"Unfortunate, Ram Rajya and Gram Swaraj never competing forces": Shashi Tharoor on MGNREGA name change

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 8:18:52 PM IST

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Monday called the Central Government's draft bill to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee scheme (MGNREGA) "unfortunate", saying that the concept of Gram Swaraj and the ideal of Ram Rajya ... read..

Gross NPAs in outstanding education loans of public sector banks reduced to 2%: MoS Finance

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 8:18:50 PM IST

Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary, in a written reply to the Lok Sabha on Monday, said that in terms of outstanding education loans, the Gross Non-Performing Assets (NPA) of Public Sector Banks (PSBs) reduced from 7% in FY 2020-21 to 2% ... read..

Jio announces "Happy New Year 2026" recharge plans with unlimited 5G and OTT benefits

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 7:48:59 PM IST

Reliance Jio has rolled out its "Happy New Year 2026" recharge offers, introducing a mix of annual, monthly, and flexi plans that bundle unlimited 5G data, OTT subscriptions, and premium AI services for users across segments. ... read..

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta welcomes Messi, Suarez, De Paul to final Leg of GOAT India Tour

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 7:48:53 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta welcomed football icons Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, and Rodrigo De Paul at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday, marking the final leg of Messi's GOAT India Tour 2025. ... read..

Pak handler Sajid Jatt among seven named in NIA's Pahalgam terror attack chargesheet detailing neighbouring country's conspiracy

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 7:48:52 PM IST

Pakistani handler terrorist Sajid Jatt has been named with six others, including banned Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and its proxy The Resistance Front (TRF) terrorist organisations, in the National Investigation Agency's Pahalgam terror attack chargesheet filed ... read..

"Will strongly oppose in parliament and on streets": Mallikarjun Kharge slams BJP on MGNREGA scheme name change

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 8:49:17 PM IST

Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday launched a sharp attack on the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party over a bill to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee scheme (MGNREGA) to be introduced in the Parliament, calling it a "consp ... read..

"India will be a strong pole in emerging multipolar world, rise can't be stopped": DRDO Chairman

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 7:19:04 PM IST

Highlighting India's defence capabilities, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Chairman Samir V Kamat asserted that India will be a "strong pole" in the emerging multipolar world. ... read..

"Only BJP can elevate a party worker to such heights": Ravi Shankar Prasad on Nitin Nabin's appointment

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 7:18:57 PM IST

BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad on Monday welcomed the appointment of Bihar Minister Nitin Nabin as the Bharatiya Janata Party's National Working President, calling it a moment of pride for the party workers across the country and a reflection of the BJP's org ... read..

Banke Bihari Temple: SC criticises practice of 'special pujas' by affluent devotees during deity's resting time

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 7:18:53 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday criticised the practice of allowing affluent people to do 'special pujas' in temples after paying money, saying that the "current setup" amounted to exploiting the deity. ... read..

India to host second WHO Global Summit on traditional medicine in New Delhi from Dec 17 to 19

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 7:18:52 PM IST

India will host the second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine from December 17 to 19, 2025, in the national capital, bringing together global leaders to shape the future of holistic health and well-being. ... read..

Court extends judicial custody of Al Falah Group Chairman in money laundering case

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 6:48:58 PM IST

Saket District Court on Monday extended the judicial custody of Al Falah Group Chairman Jawad Ahmed Siddique. He was arrested in connection with an alleged money laundering case involving more than Rs 400 crores. ... read..

Delhi blast case: NIA court extends custody of Bilal Nasir Malla, Shoyeb for 4 days

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 6:48:56 PM IST

The Special National Investigation Agency (NIA) Court at Patiala House Court on Monday extended the custody of Dr Bilal Nasir Malla and Shoyeb, arrested in connection with the Red Fort blast case, for a further four days. ... read..

President Murmu to visit Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Telangana from Dec 16 to 22

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 6:48:52 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu will visit Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Telangana from December 16 to 22, according to the President's Secretariat. ... read..

MoCA reviews operations at Delhi Airport as dense fog disrupts flight operations

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 6:48:36 PM IST

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has stepped up monitoring of flight operations at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport amid prevailing fog conditions that have severely impacted visibility and air control across northern India. ... read..

Rajnath Singh to grace Defence Estates Day celebrations as department enters its 100th year

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 6:48:34 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will preside over the Defence Estates Day celebrations at Raksha Sampada Bhawan in Delhi Cantonment on December 16, 2025, according to an official release from the Ministry of Defence. ... read..

Vishva Hindu Parishad writes to CM Mamata Banerjee, seeks immediate FIR against suspended MLA Humayun Kabir

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 6:19:07 PM IST

Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Monday wrote a letter to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, seeking immediate registration of an FIR against suspended Trinamool Congress MLA Humayun Kabir over laying the foundation stone of Babri Masjid in West Be ... read..

"Claiming others' work as its own": Akhilesh Yadav on MGNREGA scheme name change

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 6:19:05 PM IST

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday criticised Bharatiya Janata Party over introducing a bill to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee scheme (MGNREGA), alleging that the central government's move is motivated to "claim ... read..

India's real estate sector resilient in 2025, outlook remains steady for 2026: Report

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 6:19:03 PM IST

India's real estate sector continues to be on the upswing throughout 2025, supported by strong economic growth, steady consumption, government policies and firm investor confidence, according to a Colliers report. The study shows that even though global t ... read..

Jay Shah presents Indian Cricket Team jersey to Messi

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 6:48:50 PM IST

ICC Chairman Jay Shah presented jerseys of the Indian Cricket team to star footballers Lionel Messi, Rodrigo De Paul and Luis Suarez at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Monday. ... read..

Nitin Nabin takes charge as BJP National Working President

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 5:18:47 PM IST

Bihar Minister and MLA Nitin Nabin on Monday took charge as the Bharatiya Janata Party National Working President in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah and the party's National President JP Nadda. ... read..

President Droupadi Murmu congratulates India's Squash team on maiden World Cup win

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 5:18:44 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday congratulated the Indian Squash team for winning the maiden Squash World Cup. The President hailed the Indian side for defeating the top-seeded team, Hong Kong, in the final and winning the semifinal against Egypt, which ... read..

Assam CM meets Union Finance Minister to discuss development and welfare initiatives

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 5:18:42 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma called on Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman here on Monday to discuss key issues related to the state's development and the welfare of its people. ... read..

VP Radhakrishnan congratulates Indian squash team on historic World Cup win

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 5:18:39 PM IST

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan congratulated the Indian squash team on Monday for creating history by winning their maiden Squash World Cup. ... read..

Economists predict WPI inflation to remain largely flat over FY26

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 4:49:25 PM IST

Reacting to the latest data on the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation leading Economists said it had narrowed faster than expected reflecting the base effect, weakening INR and rising prices of some commodities. ... read..

Next five years critical for India to lead shift toward smart manufacturing: MSDE Secretary

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 4:49:23 PM IST

India's competitiveness in advanced manufacturing will depend on how effectively its MSME clusters transition to advanced and digitally driven production models. As the servification of manufacturing, where products are integrated with advanced services a ... read..

Advanced manufacturing key to achieving Viksit Bharat vision by 2047: NITI Aayog

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 4:49:07 PM IST

India needs to rapidly scale up advanced manufacturing and frontier technologies to meet its long-term growth ambitions, Neeraj Huddar, Resident Fellow at NITI Aayog and Lead Architect of the NITI Frontier Tech Hub, said on Monday, warning that a business ... read..

Indigo flights crisis: SC asks PIL petitioner to approach Delhi HC

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 4:49:01 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday asked an advocate who filed a public interest litigation (PIL) plea regarding the recent crisis involving a surge in flight delays and cancellations by the airline company Indigo to approach the Delhi High Court. ... read..

Rupee records another low, nearing 91 over FPI outflow, US trade deal uncertainty

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 4:19:08 PM IST

About a fortnight after breaching the 90 mark, the Indian Rupee is inching towards 91, hitting a fresh all-time low. At the time of filing this report, the Rupee was trading at 90.904 per US dollar, with an intraday high of 90.957, just shy of 91. ... read..

Nitin Nabin arrives at BJP's headquarters in Delhi, set to take charge as party's National Working President

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 4:19:03 PM IST

Bihar Minister and MLA Nitin Nabin on Monday arrived in Delhi at Bharatiya Janata Party's headquarters to assume the charge of the party's National Working President. ... read..

FSSAI to collect samples to check nitrofurans presence in eggs

By Shalini Bhardwaj

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 4:19:01 PM IST

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has asked regional offices to collect egg samples for testing to check the presence of nitrofurans in eggs. ... read..

AI adoption can make India's manufacturing take the next big leap, say industry leaders

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 3:49:14 PM IST

Experts at the CII Smart Manufacturing Summit said India's industries are now entering a crucial phase where artificial intelligence (AI) must guide the country's next big leap in manufacturing. Speaking at the summit on Monday, industry leaders explained ... read..

South Africa's Simon Harmer named ICC Men's Player of the Month for November 2025

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 3:49:10 PM IST

South African off-spinner Simon Harmer has edged out strong competition to win the ICC Men's Player of the Month award for November 2025, following his outstanding performance in the ICC World Test Championship series against India, as per the ICC website ... read..

Lionel Messi reaches New Delhi, football icon's final pit stop for 'GOAT India Tour'

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 3:49:05 PM IST

Argentine legend and FIFA World Cup-winning player Lionel Messi reached New Delhi on Monday, his final stop for his ongoing "GOAT India Tour" 2025. ... read..

India in talks with Mexico for a preferential trade agreement

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 3:19:39 PM IST

India and Mexico initiated discussions to promptly mitigate the impact of tariffs imposed on Indian goods by Mexico and to chart ways and means to protect trade interests. ... read..

"India needs push on Defence R&D for future warfare" says DRDO Chief Sameer V Kamat

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 3:19:37 PM IST

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Chairman Samir V. Kamat on Monday stressed the Importance of Research and Development in Defence. Highlighting the technological transformation and changing nature of warfare, Kamat said that we must i ... read..

AI and Robotics to drive USD 1.1 tn boost in India's manufacturing GDP by 2047: Report

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 3:19:36 PM IST

Incorporating cutting-edge technologies could boost India's manufacturing GDP by USD 1.1 trillion, with AI and Robotics contributing to significant growth by 2047, noted a report of Iconic Wealth by Angel One. ... read..

Will pass effective, enforceable orders on air pollution, says Supreme Court

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 3:19:32 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday said that it will pass effective orders that are enforceable in matters relating to worsening air pollution in Delhi-NCR. ... read..

"Remote control with Amit Shah": Congress picks holes in appointment of Nitin Nabeen as BJP working President

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 3:19:19 PM IST

The Congress party on Monday picked holes in the appointment of 5 time Bihar MLA Nitin Nabeen as the National Working President of the BJP. ... read..

ED attaches Rs 79.93 crore belonging to Malbros firm in money laundering probe linked to environmental crime

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 3:19:16 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday said it has attached immovable properties in the form of land, building, plant and machinery worth Rs 79.93 crore belonging to Malbros International Pvt Ltd in a money laundering investigation related to environm ... read..

UAE Presidential Guard Commander Major General Ali Saif Al Kaabi receives Guard of Honour in Delhi

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 3:19:12 PM IST

Major General Ali Saif Humaid Al Kaabi, Commander of the Presidential Guard of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), was accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour at the South Block Lawns in New Delhi on Monday, marking the beginning of his four-day official visit ... read..

Civil Aviation Ministry issues alert for northern India airports amid dense fog, travellers advised to check flights

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 2:49:02 PM IST

The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Monday issued a heavy fog alert for airports across northern India, warning that dense fog has significantly reduced visibility and disrupted flight operations, including arrivals and departures, particularly in Delhi. ... read..

India a preferred destination for Data Centres on back of strong power grid: Piyush Goyal

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 2:48:56 PM IST

India has the potential to become a preferred global destination for data centres, supported by a strong and integrated national power grid and a transformed energy sector, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said Monday, during a media interactio ... read..

Singapore issues advisory to its nationals in Delhi as air quality turns 'Severe Plus', GRAP Stage 4 curbs enforced

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 2:48:54 PM IST

The High Commission of Singapore in New Delhi on Monday issued an advisory urging Singapore nationals in the Delhi National Capital Region to take precautions after Indian authorities enforced the strictest pollution curbs under Stage 4 of the Graded Resp ... read..

"Why raise this in House?": Priyanka Gandhi on BJP using 'Kabar Khudegi' remarks to stall proceedings

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 2:48:49 PM IST

Reacting to remarks raised against Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a Congress rally, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday questioned why the issue was being raised in Parliament, alleging that the Union Parliamentary Minister was disrupting proceed ... read..

"Baseless drama...": KC Venugopal rejects BJP's demand over 'Kabar Khudegi' remarks

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 2:48:43 PM IST

Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal on Monday strongly rejected Union Minister JP Nadda's demand for an apology from senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi over alleged derogatory slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the mega rally organis ... read..

Delhi HC issues notice on plea of illegal conversion of public park into party lawn in Nizamuddin West

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 2:48:51 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has issued notice to the Government of NCT of Delhi, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA), the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and the Nizamuddin West Association on a writ petition alleging illegal encroachment, conversion of a ... read..

Power demand remained flat in November as mild winter keeps consumption in check: Report

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 2:19:24 PM IST

The domestic electricity demand remained broadly flat in November 2025 as winter temperatures stayed similar to last year, leading to muted consumption and comfortable supply conditions across the country, highlighted a report by Nuvama. ... read..

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

By Suchitra Mukherjee

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 2:19:21 PM IST

In an exclusive interview to ANI Pankaj Chaudhary, the newly elected Uttar Pradesh BJP President and MOS Finance, shared his thoughts on his new role and the roadmap for the 2027 UP election. ... read..

60% Indians expect higher household spending; GenAI reshapes how consumers buy: BCG Report

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

India is witnessing a sharp acceleration in the adoption of generative artificial intelligence, with consumers integrating the technology deeply into both daily life and purchasing decisions. According to BCG's Global Consumer Radar report, 62 per cent of ... read..

"Rahul Gandhi was the first to flee...": BJP MP Saumik Bhattacharya takes swipe at Congress leader

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 2:19:17 PM IST

Bhartiya Janata Party MP Saumik Bhattacharya on Monday took a swipe at LoP and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, reacting to the recent sloganeering against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Congress mega rally, and said that he was the first to run whe ... read..

Supreme Court refuses to entertain PIL over Indigo crisis

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 2:19:09 PM IST

The Supreme Court has asked an advocate who filed a public interest litigation (PIL) plea regarding a recent crisis involving a surge in flight delays and cancellations by the airline company Indigo to approach the Delhi High Court. ... read..

'Messi, Messi' chants echo outside Arun Jaitley Stadium ahead of Argentine legend's Delhi visit

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 2:19:02 PM IST

Fans queued up in large numbers outside Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium where football icon Lionel Messi is set to be present on Monday as he will cap off his GOAT India Tour with the Indian capital. ... read..

Despite US tariff, merchandise exports at 10 year high and sharp drop in trade deficit in Nov

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 2:18:57 PM IST

India's trade deficit narrowed to USD 24.53 billion in November from USD 41.68 billion in October, said the data released by the government on Monday. This was driven by a fall in gold, oil and coal imports, it said. ... read..

Delhi High Court allows hybrid hearings amid adverse weather conditions

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 1:49:24 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Monday allowed advocates and parties appearing in person to opt for the hybrid mode of hearings, including participation through video conferencing, in view of the prevailing adverse weather conditions in the national capital. ... read..

MGNREGA to be reframed as Vikisit Bharat G RAM G bill, gurantees 125 days of work

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 2:48:45 PM IST

The Central government will introduce the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevil Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025, to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) with an employment guarantee scheme. ... read..

"Sonia Gandhi should apologise": Nadda slams Congress over "Kabar Khudegi" remarks

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 1:49:19 PM IST

The Rajya Sabha witnessed heated exchanges and an early adjournment on Monday as Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President JP Nadda strongly condemned derogatory slogans raised against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the mega rally org ... read..

Delhi HC upholds CAT orders allowing B.Ed. (Special Education) candidates for TGT/PGT posts

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 12:49:08 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has declined to interfere with a series of Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) orders that recognised candidates holding B.Ed. (Special Education) as eligible for appointment to Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) and Post Graduate Teach ... read..

Land for job case: Court grants time to CBI to file death verification report of another accused

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 12:48:58 PM IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday informed the Rouse Avenue court that one more accused has died. Earlier, four accused died during the proceedings of the Land for Job case. The matter is at the stage of ordering the framing of charges. ... read..

"Unparalleled achievement": Vice President C P Radhakrishnan honours Sardar Patel's role in uniting India on his death anniversary

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 12:48:57 PM IST

Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Monday paid tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his 75th death anniversary, remembering the Iron Man of India's pivotal role in integrating the princely states and strengthening the country's administrative and inst ... read..

IndiGo assures passenger support as dense fog engulfs Delhi, impact flights in Northern India

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 12:48:53 PM IST

IndiGo Airlines on Monday addressed the low visibility conditions and dense fog prevailing over the national capital, saying that the airline teams are continuously putting efforts to monitor the situation and coordinating with the Delhi Airport to ensure ... read..

"Condemning not enough": Kiren Rijiju calls on Congress to apologise in Parliament over "Kabar Khudegi" remarks

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 12:18:55 PM IST

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday strongly criticised the opposition over sloganeering against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Congress mega rally against alleged 'Vote Chori' claims, drawing attention to remarks made by ... read..

"Abusing PM does not befit civilised society": Kiren Rijiju on Congress rally slogans

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 12:18:49 PM IST

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday strongly criticised the Congress party over slogans targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the mega rally organised by the opposition against alleged 'Vote Chori', terming the sloganeering ... read..

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