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"Tamil Nadu is the most Hindu state; BJP doesn't understand it": Karti Chidambaram on RSS chief's remarks
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 3:18:15 PM IST
Congress MP Karti Chidambaram on Thursday strongly criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its affiliate organisations, asserting that their understanding of Tamil Nadu's cultural and religious fabric is fundamentally misplaced. ... read..


 
As US Fed ends year with another rate cut, BoB Economist predict RBI to settle at 5% in CY26
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 3:18:09 PM IST
The US Federal Reserve ended the year with its third consecutive interest rate cut, lowering the federal funds rate to 3.50%-3.75%. ... read..


 
"If there's any wicket in the country that suits them more than this": Paine believes Adelaide Oval offers England best opportunity to spark a turnaround
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 3:18:04 PM IST
Former Australian skipper Tim Paine believes England's Ashes campaign is far from over, insisting Adelaide Oval offers the tourists their best opportunity to spark a turnaround with three Tests left. ... read..


 
Nishikant Dubey slams Rahul Gandhi, says Amit Shah 'washed' his arguments in Lok Sabha
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 3:18:02 PM IST
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Thursday launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, defending Union Home Minister Amit Shah's speech in the Lok Sabha and accusing the Opposition of indulging in baseless allegations without preparation or substance ... read..


 
Unseasonal rains, price crash pose sharp decline in cultivation income of rural farmers: Report
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 2:48:46 PM IST
Farmers in the country are witnessing a sharp fall in cultivation income this season as unseasonal rains, crop damage and a collapse in Kharif crop prices have hit rural earnings, according to a report by Elara Securities. ... read..


 
'Everyone is laughing at them': Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini takes a jibe at Rahul Gandhi for attack on Amit Shah
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 2:48:36 PM IST
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday detailed his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and responded to Union Home Minister Amit Shah's address in the Lok Sabha, while also reacting to the opposition's stance on key national issues. ... read..


 
"Without the support of BJP govt, they couldn't have fled Goa": Sanjay Singh on Luthra brothers' escape
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 2:48:34 PM IST
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh on Thursday demanded a thorough investigation into the escape of the Luthra brothers from India, alleging possible involvement of BJP officials and criticising authorities for failing to prevent their departure despit ... read..


 
SC rejects Prajwal Revanna's plea to shift trials in Pending rape cases
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 2:18:53 PM IST
The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a plea filed by expelled Janata Dal (Secular) leader and former Karnataka MP Prajwal Revanna seeking the transfer of his pending trials in three additional rape cases to a different court. Revanna, who has been conv ... read..


 
Failure to Hedge FX risk could affect ratings for some Indian corporates: Fitch Ratings
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 1:48:28 PM IST
Global credit rating agency Fitch Ratings on Thursday flagged that failure to sufficiently hedge foreign-exchange (FX) exposure could exert pressure on credit ratings for certain Indian corporates, particularly those with significant vulnerability to rupe ... read..


 
India to host inaugural Commonwealth Kho Kho Championship 2026
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 1:48:11 PM IST
India will host the first Commonwealth Kho Kho Championship from March 9, 2026, to March 14, 2026, in which more than 24 Commonwealth Nations will participate. ... read..


 
Delhi HC directs intermediaries to act on Salman Khan's personality rights complaint within three days
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 1:48:06 PM IST
The Delhi High Court on Thursday issued firm directions to several intermediaries while hearing a petition filed by actor Salman Khan seeking protection of his personality and publicity rights, including his name, image, voice, likeness, mannerisms and re ... read..


 
"Opposition didn't listen to his response," BJP MPs lambast Rahul Gandhi for his attack on Amit Shah
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 1:19:20 PM IST
The BJP mounted an all-out attack on Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi after he vocally criticised Home Minister Amit Shah for his speech on electoral reforms during the debate in the lower house on Wednesday. ... read..


 
"RSS chief has arrived to ignite fire, Tamil Nadu will reject this": Congress MP Tagore on Thiruparankundram issue
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 1:19:07 PM IST
Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Wednesday criticised Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat's visit to Tamil Nadu, saying it is aimed at stirring unrest in the state. ... read..


 
President Murmu, VP CP Radhakrishnan pay tribute to Pranab Mukherjee on his birth anniversary
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 1:19:05 PM IST
President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday paid homage to former President Pranab Mukherjee on his birth anniversary, offering floral tributes at Rashtrapati Bhavan. ... read..


 
Vishwa Samudra Open 2025: N Thangaraja moves to top with day's best 66
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 1:18:50 PM IST
Sri Lankan N Thangaraja moved to the top of the leaderboard after firing the second day's best score of six-under 66 at the Vishwa Samudra Open 2025 presented by Kapil Dev, an Rs 2 crore event, being played at the Delhi Golf Club (DGC). ... read..


 
PM Modi and his 'brigade' didn't read key books on national song, says Congress MP Jairam Ramesh
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 12:48:44 PM IST
Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Thursday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) over the ongoing debate on 'Vande Mataram' in the Lok Sabha, stating that PM Modi and his clan hasn't even read two of the most famous b ... read..


 
BJP ignores key issues, obsesses over Rahul Gandhi's foreign visits, says Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 12:48:43 PM IST
Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi on Thursday slammed the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) for overlooking the major issues, such as the IndiGo flight crisis and inflation, and keeping an eye on the LoP Rahul Gandhi's foreign visits. ... read..


 
"Precautionary measures were absent, owners must be held accountable," says Goa club fire survivor
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 12:48:37 PM IST
In the aftermath of the tragic fire at a Goa club, a survivor and eyewitness has accused the club management of negligence, stating that the lack of basic safety measures contributed to the deaths of her family members. ... read..


 
PM Narendra Modi pays tribute to Mahakavi Subramania Bharati, says "his verses ignited courage"
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 12:18:32 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tribute to Mahakavi Subramania Bharati on his birth anniversary, hailing the legendary poet's enduring contributions to India's cultural, literary, and national consciousness. ... read..


 
India's flex space market to surpass 100 million Sq Ft by 2027 as enterprises, GCC Demand surge: Report
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 12:18:30 PM IST
India's flex workspace market is set for a significant expansion, with total flex stock across the top seven cities expected to cross 100 million sq ft by 2027, up from 72.3 million sq ft in 2025, according to Colliers' latest report, "Flex India: Pioneer ... read..


 
Parliament Winter Session: FM Nirmala Sitharaman to move Appropriation (No. 4) Bill, 2025 in Lok Sabha today
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 11:48:42 AM IST
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday to move the Appropriation (No. 4) Bill, 2025, in the Lok Sabha to authorise payment and appropriation of additional funds from the Consolidated Fund of India for the financial year 2025-26. ... read..


 
80% of Indian rural households consistently report higher consumption over the past year: NABARD survey
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 11:48:36 AM IST
About 80 per cent of rural Indian households have consistently reported higher consumption over the last year, NABARD's Rural Economic Conditions and Sentiments Survey (RECSS) found, asserting the survey outcome as a hallmark of rising prosperity. ... read..


 
"I followed him to try to bowl the way he swung the ball": Shaheen Afridi reveals how Starc helped shape his career
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 11:18:30 AM IST
Pakistan speedster Shaheen Afridi revealed how Australian pacer Mitchell Starc has influenced his career, crediting the left-arm fast bowler as a major inspiration in shaping his bowling style. ... read..


 
"Towering statesman and scholar of exceptional depth": PM Modi remembers Pranab Mukherjee on his birth anniversary
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 11:18:29 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tribute to former President and Bharat Ratna Pranab Mukherjee on his birth anniversary, describing him as a "towering statesman and a scholar of exceptional depth." ... read..


 
'Never imagined debate would fall this low': Manoj Jha reacts to Amit Shah's Lok Sabha speech
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 11:18:27 AM IST
A day after Union Home Minister Amit Shah's speech, RJD MP Manoj Jha expressed disappointment, saying he had "never imagined" parliamentary debate would fall to such levels. Speaking to ANI, Jha recalled how the opposition first approached the Election Co ... read..


 
Indian Army highlights joint humanitarian efforts in Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 11:18:25 AM IST
The Indian Army, under Operation Sagar Bandhu, has provided extensive medical assistance to affected citizens in Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah, helping more than 5,000 patients, according to Lt Col Jagneet Gill, Contingent Commander of the Indian Arm ... read..


 
India's CRDMO sector set to grow at 13% CAGR, market share seen rising to 5% by 2029: Report
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 11:18:24 AM IST
India's Contract Research, Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CRDMO) sector is poised for accelerated growth, supported by surging global pharma outsourcing, rising demand for complex modalities, and geopolitical supply-chain realignment, accordi ... read..


 
From animal biometrics to migrant safety: Diverse AI use cases delved upon at Carnegie technology summit
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 11:18:22 AM IST
The Global Technology Summit Innovation Dialogue, hosted by Carnegie India, saw participation across a wide range of AI use cases, from efforts to ease farmers' lives to applications for animal care, leveraging the emerging technology. ... read..


 
NIA chargesheets 11 Maoists in Odisha explosives loot case
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 11:18:20 AM IST
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday has chargesheeted 11 accused in a case relating to a loot of around 4,000 kg of explosives by armed cadres of the CPI (Maoist) terror organisation during transportation to a stone quarry in Odisha's Rou ... read..


 
Discussion on electoral reforms to continue in Rajya Sabha today
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 11:18:14 AM IST
The Rajya Sabha is set to take up a discussion on electoral reforms again today, on the ninth day of the Parliament Winter Session, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) fielding four speakers for the debate. ... read..


 
Italy FM Tajani hints at PM Modi's visit to Italy in 2026
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 10:49:10 AM IST
Antonio Tajani, Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, hinted at a visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Italy in 2026. ... read..


 
"Architect of modern Tamil literature": Amit Shah pays tribute to Mahakavi Subramania Bharathi on his birth anniversary
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 10:48:46 AM IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday paid homage to Mahakavi Subramania Bharathi on his birth anniversary, hailing the legendary poet for his unparalleled contributions to India's freedom struggle and modern Tamil literature. ... read..


 
Manickam Tagore counters Amit Shah's "vote chori" claim, says Gandhi chose Nehru in 1946
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 9:48:46 AM IST
Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Thursday countered Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on the 1946 leadership selection within the Indian National Congress, stating that claims of "vote chori" in favour of Jawaharlal Nehru were historically inaccurate. ... read..


 
'PM Modi hacks hearts, not votes': Kangana Ranaut apologises to Brazilian woman, calls Rahul Gandhi's vote theft allegations 'baseless'
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 9:48:42 AM IST
BJP MP Kangana Ranaut on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the Congress during her address in the Lok Sabha, taking a direct swipe at the Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi while intensifying her criticism of the Gandhi family. Speaking amid the alr ... read..


 
Amit Shah pays tribute to former President Pranab Mukherjee on his birth anniversary
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 9:48:41 AM IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday paid homage to former President and Bharat Ratna Pranab Mukherjee on his birth anniversary, remembering him as a statesman whose deep constitutional understanding and decades of public service left an indelible ma ... read..


 
Old economy sectors drive India's investment boom unlike US, position it as an AI hedge: Report
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 9:48:37 AM IST
India's capital expenditure (capex) cycle is gaining strong momentum driven largely by old-economy sectors, positioning the country as a hedge against the global AI-led investment euphoria expected to peak in Calendar Year 2026 (CY26), according to a repo ... read..


 
New Zealand spinner Eden Carson ruled out of T20 World Cup defence
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 9:18:08 AM IST
New Zealand suffered a massive blow ahead of next year's ICC Women's T20 World Cup title defence with news that star spinner Eden Carson will miss the tournament as she recovers from shoulder surgery, as per the ICC website. ... read..


 
CJI XI takes on SCBA XI in annual cricket match at Arun Jaitley Stadium
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 9:18:06 AM IST
The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) hosted the Annual Day/Night Cricket Match between Chief Justice of India (CJI) XI and SCBA XI at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Wednesday. ... read..


 
India must seek balance in trade talks as US Trade Representative calls "India Difficult Nut to Crack": GTRI
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 8:48:57 AM IST
India must insist on balanced outcomes in the ongoing trade negotiations with the United States and remain extremely cautious about extending concessions on agricultural crops or genetically modified (GMO) products, the Global Trade Research Initiative (G ... read..


 
Delhi Police seize over Rs 3.5 crore in demonetised notes; four held for illegal exchange racket
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 8:48:47 AM IST
Decovered demonetised currency notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 with a face value of more than Rs 3.5 crore and arrested four men allegedly involved in an illegal exchange racket, officials said on Wednesday. ... read..


 
Delhi Police bust illegal unit making fake Castrol products in Alipur
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 5:18:08 AM IST
The Delhi Police District Investigative Unit (DIU) conducted a raid in the Alipur area after receiving information about an illegal factory allegedly involved in manufacturing infringed Castrol products, officials said. ... read..


 
Election Commission extends final publication of revised electoral rolls in West Bengal
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 4:18:30 AM IST
The Election Commission of India has revised the timeline for the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal, shifting the date of final publication from the earlier schedule to February 14, 2026. ... read..


 
'One Nation One Election' committee holds second meeting this month, hears views of Kapil Sibal
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 3:18:10 AM IST
Senor Advocate and former Union Minister Kapil Sibal on Wednesday presented his views to the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on 'One Nation One Election' and is learnt to emphasised that rights of states should be given due prominence. ... read..


 
Amit Shah criticizes move of INDIA bloc MPs to impeach High Court judge
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 3:18:08 AM IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday accused the Opposition parties of "appeasement" politics, criticising their move to impeach Justice GR Swaminathan of the Madras High Court's Madurai Bench. ... read..


 
Delhi: Blaze breaks out in Sadar Bazar area, no injuries reported
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 2:48:03 AM IST
A fire broke out in the Sadar Bazar area of New Delhi on Wednesday. ... read..


 
DGCA constitutes special oversight team to monitor IndiGo operations amid flight disruptions
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 2:18:20 AM IST
Taking serious note of large-scale passenger inconvenience faced by passengers due to widespread flight cancellations and delays by IndiGo Airlines in recent days, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has constituted a dedicated Oversight Team ... read..


 
PM Modi and Israel's Netanyahu review strategic partnership and reaffirm zero tolerance for terrorism
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 2:18:16 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday received a phone call from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, during which the two leaders reviewed the progress of the India-Israel Strategic Partnership and reaffirmed their shared stance of zero toleran ... read..


 
"Wearing the Indian jersey is what motivates us": Smriti Mandhana on World Cup win and cricket passion
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 2:18:15 AM IST
India women's cricket vice-captain Smriti Mandhana revealed that she loves nothing more than cricket. The 29-year-old star cricketer also opened up on lifting the ICC Women's ODI World Cup with India. ... read..


 
Amit Shah accuses opposition of spreading lies about SIR, tarnishing image of India's democracy
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 2:18:13 AM IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a strong attack on the Congress and other opposition parties on Wednesday, accusing them of spreading lies about SIR, tarnishing image of India's democracy and asserted that the Modi government "will not allow infilt ... read..


 
PM Modi hails Amit Shah's speech as "outstanding", says it highlighted India's democratic strength, aspects of electoral process, and exposed Opposition lies
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 1:48:32 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday praised Union Home Minister Amit Shah for delivering what he called an "outstanding speech", saying Shah had presented concrete facts on India's electoral process, highlighted the strength of the country's democra ... read..


 
The People we refuse to see By Suvir Saran
New Delhi | December 3, 2025 1:18:24 PM IST
It has been a few weeks since the India Inclusion Summit ended--weeks in which the noise of daily life returned, but the silence inside me deepened. Weeks in which the world slipped back into familiar rhythms, but my own rhythm felt rearranged. In these w ... read..


 
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