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Andhra CM Naidu meets Union Minister Sonowal, seeks Centre's support for Dugarajapatnam shipbuilding cluster and harbours

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 6:48:54 PM IST

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu met Union Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal in New Delhi on Friday and sought strong Central support for the development of the Dugarajapatnam shipbuilding ecosystem and key fishing ... read..

Andhra CM Naidu urges Centre to approve Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada Metro Rail projects

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 6:48:52 PM IST

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu on Friday met Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar in New Delhi and sought the Centre's approval for the Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada Metro Rail Projects. ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami inspects Agniveer Recruitment Training Centre in Dehradun, state govt offering free training to young aspirants

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | December 19, 2025 6:48:49 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday inspected the Agniveer Recruitment Training Centre being operated by the Department of Youth Welfare and Provincial Armed Constabulary and the Sports Department at the Provincial Armed Constabulary ... read..

BJP's new National Working President Nitin Nabin chairs first General Secretaries' meeting

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 6:48:47 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party's newly appointed National Working President Nitin Nabin chaired his first meeting of the party's General Secretaries on Friday at the BJP Headquarters in New Delhi. It was an introductory meeting. ... read..

Madras HC orders TN govt to notify SOPs for handling of roadshows, political rallies

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 19, 2025 6:19:02 PM IST

The Madras High Court on Friday ordered the Tamil Nadu government to notify Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for handling of huge roadshows, and rallies of political parties by January 5, 2026. ... read..

"Regrettable that nation not protesting": SP MP Zia ur Rahman Barq on 'hijab' row

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 6:18:58 PM IST

Samajwadi Party MP Zia ur Rahman Barq on Friday termed Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's action to pull down the veil from a woman doctor's face as "unfortunate". ... read..

Ahmedabad court orders Congress leaders to take down 'deepfake' video of PM Modi, Gautam Adani

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | December 19, 2025 6:18:42 PM IST

An Ahmedabad court in Gujarat has directed the Congress party and four of its senior leaders to remove an allegedly "deepfake" and defamatory video featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi and industrialist Gautam Adani from social media platforms, observin ... read..

Rijiju blames opposition ruckus for Lok Sabha not discussing air pollution, says government was ready for full-day debate

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 5:48:41 PM IST

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has said that the government wanted a discussion on air pollution, but it could not take place due to the ruckus created by Congress and other opposition parties during the passing of Viksit Bharat- G RAM G Bill ... read..

PM Modi participates in 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine, to launch several initiatives for AYUSH sector

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 5:48:40 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday participated in the closing ceremony of the second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine at Bharat Mandapam, Delhi. ... read..

PDP's Iltija Mufti lodges police complaint against Bihar CM Nitish Kumar over 'hijab' incident

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 19, 2025 5:48:38 PM IST

PDP leader Iltija Mufti on Friday lodged a police complaint against the Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for pulling down the veil from a woman doctor's face while handing her the letter of appointment. ... read..

PM Modi to launch several initiatives for AYUSH sector at WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 5:19:15 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to attend the closing ceremony of the '2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine' on Friday, where he will launch several initiatives, including the My Ayush Integrated Services Portal (MAISP), and Ayush Mark, meant ... read..

NIA court extends custody of Bilal Nasir Malla, sends Shoyeb in judicial custody

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 5:18:56 PM IST

Special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court at Patiala House court on Friday further extended the custody of Dr. Bilal Nasir Malla for seven days in connection with the Delhi Blast Case ... read..

"They are selling poison": SP MLAs protest over cough syrup case in UP

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 19, 2025 4:19:09 PM IST

Samajwadi Party MLA Mukesh Verma protested over the codeine cough syrup issue in Uttar Pradesh on Friday. ... read..

Maharashtra: 3 workers killed, 6 injured after water tank collapses at Solar plant factory in Butibori

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | December 19, 2025 4:19:05 PM IST

Three workers died while six other persons sustained injuries after a water tank collapsed at a solar panel manufacturing plant in Nagpur's Butibori MIDC, officials informed on Friday. ... read..

Review: Cooking the future with upliance 2.0 - A worthy kitchen upgrade?

By Himank Tripathi Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 19, 2025 3:48:57 PM IST

I like cooking; it works like meditation for me. The process of preparing and gathering ingredients, imagining new possibilities, and eventually enjoying the meal brings me genuine happiness. I always keep an eye on new market trends, so when I heard abou ... read..

"Akhilesh Yadav shouldn't give lectures": UP Dy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya on Vande Mataram Discussion

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 19, 2025 3:19:01 PM IST

UP Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya replied to the argument by Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav on Vande Mataram to be discussed in the Vidhan Sabha on Friday. ... read..

Jairam Ramesh calls winter session 'pollution session', slams govt lack of debate on pollution

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 3:18:56 PM IST

Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Centre over air pollution, alleging that the recently concluded winter sitting of Parliament effectively turned into a "pollution session" due to the government's unwillingn ... read..

Jairam Ramesh slams government's hasty passage of VB-G RAM G Bill reframing MGNREGA

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 3:18:55 PM IST

Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Friday slammed the government's hasty passage of the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025 (VB-G RAM G Bill), which reframes MGNREGA, amid uproar in both Houses of Parliamen ... read..

Rahul Gandhi holds lunch meeting with former German Chancellor Olaf Scholz

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 3:18:53 PM IST

Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday had a lunch discussion with former Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz during his 5-day visit to Germany. ... read..

Punjab to expand Hunar Shiksha Schools Pilot project: Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains

Amritsar (Punjab) | December 19, 2025 3:18:51 PM IST

Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains on Friday said that the Hunar Shiksha Schools initiative, currently being run as a pilot project in 40 schools across the state, will be expanded further in the coming period. ... read..

UP Vidhan Sabha discussions to continue on December 22

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 19, 2025 3:18:46 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana stated that the house will adjourn after paying condolences for one of the sitting members, Shubhkar Singh, on Friday. The house is set to continue on Monday at 11 am. ... read..

"79 departures and 73 arrivals cancelled today": Delhi Airport, IndiGo & AAI issue advisory amid cold wave

General News | December 19, 2025 3:18:45 PM IST

In the wake of travel advisories issued due to cold weather and smog, Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport on Friday reported that flight operations were affected by dense fog, adding that visibility is now improving. The passenger advisory noted t ... read..

Kerala: SHO suspended over 2024 police station assault case of pregnant woman, after shocking visuals surface

Kochi (Kerala) | December 19, 2025 3:18:40 PM IST

Kerala's Southern Range Inspector General Shyam Sunder has ordered the immediate suspension of Circle Inspector KG Prathapachandran after CCTV footage showed the assault of a pregnant woman inside a police station in 2024 when Prathapachandran was the Sta ... read..

Singapore Police suspects no foul play in Zubeen Garg's death, Investigation underway

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 3:18:36 PM IST

The Singapore Police Force (SPF) on Friday stated that the case of Zubeen Garg's death is still under investigation, and so far, they suspect no foul play. ... read..

Revenue reforms in Gujarat ensure swift and transparent services for citizens

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | December 19, 2025 3:18:35 PM IST

Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, the state government has undertaken essential revenue reforms to ensure effective service delivery and set a benchmark for good governance through transparent, simple, and technology-driven administr ... read..

PM Modi's posts feature in 8 of India's 10 most-liked tweets over past 30 Days

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 2:49:27 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi's posts have dominated X (formerly Twitter), with eight out of the ten most-liked tweets in India over the past 30 days coming from his account. ... read..

"Democray a process of engagement, accountability," Rahul Gandhi in Berlin

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 2:49:23 PM IST

Indian Overseas Congress (IOC) on X on Friday shared highlights from Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's address at the Hertie School in Berlin, where he spoke on leadership, democracy, and global responsibility. ... read..

BJP Tamil Nadu Chief Nainar Nagenthran demands Rs 1 cr compensation for Poornachandran's family amid protests

Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | December 19, 2025 2:49:15 PM IST

BJP Tamil Nadu Unit Chief Nainar Nagenthran arrived at Madurai Government Rajaji Hospital, where the body of Poornachandran, a 40-year-old man who set himself ablaze over the Karthigai Deepam row, was being kept, to meet the grieving family. ... read..

President Droupadi Murmu inaugurates National conference of Public Service Commission Chairpersons in Hyderabad

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 19, 2025 2:49:14 PM IST

The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, inaugurated the National Conference for the Chairpersons of Public Service Commissions, organised by the Telangana Public Service Commission, in Hyderabad on Friday. ... read..

Dunki route case: Property docs of candidates kept as surety for payment for sending USA through Mexico: ED

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 2:49:10 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate's probe into the notorious 'donkey' or 'dunki' route case has unearthed crucial evidence, revealing that a key Haryana-based player allegedly took property documents from candidates as collateral for payments to facilitate ille ... read..

Amit Shah convenes meeting for constitution of dedicated body for security of vessels, port facilities

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 2:49:09 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has convened a meeting for the constitution of a dedicated body, the Bureau of Port Security (BoPS), for the security of vessels and port facilities. ... read..

ED arrests former deputy secretary to ex-Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel in Chhattisgarh liquor scam

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 2:49:02 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Saumya Chaurasia, former deputy secretary to ex-Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel, in connection with the alleged Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Ac ... read..

India, Malaysia joint Exercise Harimau Shakti 2025 concludes at Rajasthan's Mahajan Field Firing Range

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

The closing ceremony of the fifth edition of the joint military exercise Harimau Shakti between the Indian Army and the Malaysian Army was held on Friday at the Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan. ... read..

Tamil Nadu Health Minister hails Omandurar Hospital on completing 20,000 cardiac, 500 robotic surgeries

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 19, 2025 2:19:10 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramanian addressed the media after the felicitation ceremony of Tamil Nadu Government Omandurar Government Multi-Super-Speciality Hospital in Chepauk, to mark 20,000 interventional cardiology procedures and 500 robotic sur ... read..

"Every mafia in the state has ties to the Samajwadi Party": UP CM Yogi on cough syrup smuggling case

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 19, 2025 2:19:02 PM IST

UP CM Yogi Adityanath said that strict action has been taken in the illegal cough syrup smuggling case. NDPS, STF and FSDA, along with the UP government and police, are on the case. He lashed out at Samajwadi Party National President Akhilesh Yadav on the ... read..

Chennai Mayor Priya updates on road repairs; BJP walkout over sanitation workers' wage allegations

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 19, 2025 2:18:59 PM IST

A meeting of the Greater Chennai Corporation council, chaired by Chennai Mayor R. Priya was held on Friday. During the meeting, DMK councillor Semozli raised concerns about broken roads following the monsoon rains and sought updates on restoration work. ... read..

'He has to prove allegations, time will answer': Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar hits back at BJP's Vijayendra remarks

Belagavi (Karnataka) | December 19, 2025 2:18:57 PM IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Friday responded to BJP leader Vijayendra's accusation, calling him the "father of corruption," saying the claims need proof and that time will answer the questions raised. ... read..

During sixth session of 18th Lok Sabha, productivity was 111 percent: LS Speaker Om Birla

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 2:18:56 PM IST

The Sixth Session of the Eighteenth Lok Sabha, which commenced on December 1, concluded today, marking a productive fortnight in Parliament. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla informed that the House held 15 sittings, totalling 92 hours and 25 minutes, achieving ... read..

Bills passed in Winter Session will make India 'Viksit Bharat', says Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 2:18:51 PM IST

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday emphasised that the bills passed in the Winter Session of Parliament will play a major role in taking India towards the dream of "Viksit Bharat." He further stated that the discussions on "Vande ... read..

"No agreement of two and half year," Siddaramaiah rejects power sharing theory says "will stay CM"

Belagavi (Karnataka) | December 19, 2025 1:48:56 PM IST

On the last day of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly session in Belagavi, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah firmly rejected claims of a "two-and-a-half-year" power-sharing agreement, asserting that he remains the Chief Minister. ... read..

Congress MLA Aftab Ahmed questions Haryana govt over crop damage compensation during assembly session

Chandigarh | December 19, 2025 1:48:54 PM IST

Congress MLA Aftab Ahmed, during the ongoing Winter Session of the Assembly, raised a question to the Haryana government over compensation provided for crop damage suffered by farmers in the state. ... read..

"They will remove Mahatma Gandhi's picture from currency notes...": SP MP Awadhesh Prasad

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 1:48:35 PM IST

Samajwadi Party MP Awadhesh Prasad on Friday slammed the central government, stating that the bill was passed only because they had a majority in the House. He further claimed that sooner or later, the government will remove Mahatma Gandhi's photograph fr ... read..

Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla meets party leaders on conclusion of Winter Session of Parliament 2025

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 1:18:58 PM IST

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday met with Leaders of political parties and Members of Parliament in his chamber at Parliament House on the conclusion of the Winter Session of Parliament 2025. ... read..

"They don't speak to any members of the opposition...": SP MP Jaya Bachchan slams Govt

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 1:18:56 PM IST

Samajwadi Party MP and veteran actor Jaya Bachchan on Friday slammed the government during a protest at the Parliament, and alleged that the government does not consult the opposition before forming a decision. ... read..

Parliament Winter Session concludes productively; Rajya Sabha at 121%, Lok Sabha 111%

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 1:18:55 PM IST

The 269th Session of the Rajya Sabha concluded on Friday with the Chairman and Vice-President of India extending his valedictory remarks, highlighting the productivity and constructive debates during the winter session, RS Chairman CP Radhakrishnan said. ... read..

J-K: Udhampur Health Department announces Pulse Polio Immunisation drive from December 21 to 23

Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 19, 2025 1:18:46 PM IST

The Udhampur health department announced on Thursday that a Pulse Polio Immunisation drive will be conducted from December 21 to 23. ... read..

Mumbai: Local Air Quality hits 'moderate' level as temperatures peak at 33C

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 19, 2025 1:18:42 PM IST

Mumbai Residents experienced 'Moderate' air quality today, with the local AQI reaching 160, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Meteorological data from the IMD indicate a seasonal pattern, with temperatures expected to fluctuate betw ... read..

Delhi HC allows plea of TMC MP Mahua Moitra, sets aside Lokpal's order

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 12:49:08 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Friday allowed Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra's challenge to the Lokpal sanction in the Cash-for-Query Case. The High Court set aside the order passed by the Lokpal. ... read..

Winter Session 2025 of Parliament concludes, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha adjourned sine die

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 12:49:06 PM IST

Amid Opposition protests over the passage of the VB-G Ram G Bill, Lok Sabha was adjourned sine die on Friday by Speaker Om Birla after Vande Mataram was played in the House. ... read..

Arvind Kejriwal urges new era of progress to mark Goa Liberation Day

General News | December 19, 2025 12:49:03 PM IST

Panaji (Goa) [India], December 19 (ANI) Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on Friday addressed the people of Goa, emphasising better roadways and a corruption-free Goa. ... read..

'What is the meaning of democracy?': RSP MP NK Premachandran slams VB-G RAM G bill passage

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 12:48:59 PM IST

Revolutionary Socialist Party MP NK Premachandran on Friday questioned the meaning of democracy after the central government passed the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025, without minimum democratic procedures, all ... read..

"Relevance of Parliament gradually declining:" Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Parliament winter session

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 12:48:51 PM IST

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal, in a press conference on Friday, alleged that Parliament is gradually losing its relevance and emphasised that this development is extremely dangerous for democracy, as real issues are not being discussed. ... read..

NIFT reduces application fee for entrance test for batch of 2026-27 across various categories

General News | December 19, 2025 12:48:44 PM IST

In a recent announcement, the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) reduced the application fees for the 2026-27 batch for various categories. ... read..

"VBSA is collaborative, not a top-down system": ex-UGC chief M Jagadesh dismisses centralisation claims

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

Former University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairperson M. Jagadesh has rejected allegations that the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishtan Bill seeks to centralise power with the Ministry of Education, stating that the proposed legislation is not a top-down mech ... read..

"Delhi pollution been a PR activity for them:" Ashish Sood slams Arvind Kejriwal over Delhi pollution row

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

Delhi Home Minister Ashish Sood on Friday slammed former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal over the city's pollution crisis, alleging in a press conference that the Aam Aadmi Party has treated Delhi's pollution as a PR activity to consolidate its political f ... read..

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat to address Prabuddha Nagarik Sammelan in Siliguri

Siliguri (West Bengal) | December 19, 2025 12:19:15 PM IST

On the occasion of the centenary celebrations of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), a Prabuddha Nagarik Sammelan (Conference of Enlightened Citizens) was held on Friday from 10 am at the Uttar Banga Marwari Bhavan, Siliguri. ... read..

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey slams Opposition MPs over House conduct, calls it "shameful"

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 11:49:27 AM IST

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Friday strongly criticised Congress, DMK and TMC MPs over their conduct in Parliament, calling it "shameful" and said a Privilege Notice has been moved against eight MPs for their actions during the proceedings. ... read..

Kerala LoP writes to Meta against removal of parody song 'Pottiye Kettiye' from social media

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | December 19, 2025 11:49:25 AM IST

Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Kerala Assembly V D Satheesan on Friday wrote to Meta, the parent company of Facebook, opposing police instructions to remove links to the parody song 'Pottiye Kettiye' from social media. ... read..

"Anti-state, Anti-village by design," Rahul Gandhi slams government on VB-G RAM G bill

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 11:49:23 AM IST

The Opposition continues its vocal protest over the passage of the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Bill in Parliament. ... read..

Class 11th Jammu and Kashmir student launches new education app called "Lagnever"

Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 19, 2025 11:49:21 AM IST

Imran Choudhary, 11th-class student from the border area of Doongi, has developed a new educational app called Lagnever- Revolution for Learning Education. He designed the app to solve the challenges he faced while studying. The app provides AI-powered no ... read..

VB-G RAM G Bill is a conspiracy to end MGNREGA, says SP MP Ram Gopal Yadav

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 11:49:18 AM IST

Samajwadi Party MP Ram Gopal Yadav on Friday slammed the central government over the passing of Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025, also known as the VB-G RAM G Bill, calling it a "conspiracy" to end "MGNREGA." ... read..

"VB-G RAM G bill very harmful, original MGNREGA backbone of rural economy": Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 11:49:11 AM IST

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra sharply criticised the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025, asserting that the original MGNREGA scheme, structured with the Centre paying the bulk of funds (often referred to as 90% ... read..

"Those opposing are enemies of labourers": Union Minister Giriraj Singh on TMC protest

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 11:49:04 AM IST

Union Minister Giriraj Singh criticised the TMC MPs for their 12-hour sit-in protest in parliament premises over the passing of Viksit Bharat G-RAM-G Bill. He called the protests a political play, not intended to benefit labourers. ... read..

Members of the opposition stage protest against VB G-RAM-G Bill in Parliament

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 11:49:02 AM IST

Members of the opposition on Friday staged a protest against the passing of Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB--G RAM G) Bill in the Parliament premises. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Rainwater stagnation in Thoothukudi causes severe public distress

Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu) | December 19, 2025 11:49:00 AM IST

The urban areas of Thoothukudi have recieved incessant rainfall in the past few weeks. As a result, a large volume of rainwater has accumulated in vacant house plots, causing hardship for residents. ... read..

Jammu & Kashmir: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chairs UT Level Security Conference

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 19, 2025 11:18:51 AM IST

JK Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday chaired the UT-level Conference on the lines of the DGPs/IGPs conference in Jammu on Friday. ... read..

Tripura CM Manik Saha inaugurates third Foundation Day of Agartala Government Dental College, highlights healthcare and education initiatives

Agartala (Tripura) | December 19, 2025 5:19:17 PM IST

Chief Minister Manik Saha, while inaugurating the third Foundation Day celebration of Agartala Government Dental College at Muktadhara Auditorium on Thursday, said that the establishment of the state's only government dental college was a historic milesto ... read..

"Happy that Indian words are used": Former UGC chairman on Shiksha Adhishthan Bill

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 11:18:46 AM IST

Former UGC Chairman M Jagadesh Kumar supports the use of Indian language words in the new proposed Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, which was introduced in Lok Sabha on December 15, 2025. ... read..

Congress MP Sukhdeo Bhagat slams passing of VB-G RAM G Bill 2025, alleges attack on Gandhi's legacy and rural livelihoods

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 11:18:44 AM IST

Congress MP Sukhdeo Bhagat on Friday strongly criticised the passing of the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Bill 2025 in Parliament, accusing the BJP-led government of "assassinating the name of Gandhi ji." ... read..

Parliament Winter Session: Lok Sabha MP Sanjay Jaiswal serves notice under Rule 223 over breach of privilege by MPs

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 11:18:41 AM IST

Sanjay Jaiswal, Member of Lok Sabha submitted a notice under Rule 223 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the House, alleging breach of privilege and contempt by several Members during the proceedings on the "Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for ... read..

Congress to move no-confidence motion against Haryana government

Chandigarh | December 19, 2025 11:18:37 AM IST

The opposition Congress is set to move a no-confidence motion against the ruling BJP government in Haryana during the winter Assembly session on Friday. The discussion will be held during the second sitting of the Assembly. ... read..

"They have destroyed goal of MGNREGA": TMC's Sushmita Dev criticises VB-G RAM G Bill

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 11:18:36 AM IST

TMC MP Sushmita Dev on Friday criticised the central government over the replacement of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) with Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025, also known as th ... read..

"It's our responsibility to raise voice of the people...": TMC MP Dola Sen on protest against VB G-RAM-G Bill

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 10:49:01 AM IST

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Dola Sen on Friday said that the party has been holding a 12-hour protest against the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) bill, 2025, also known as the VB-G RAM G bill, since 12 am. ... read..

Parliament Winter Session: Lok Sabha to introduce key bills on final day

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 10:48:58 AM IST

The 6th Session of the 18th Lok Sabha is scheduled to reconvene at 11 am on Friday. The House was adjourned earlier following disruptions after the passage of the VB-G RAM G Bill, which replaces the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act ( ... read..

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann pays tribute to revolutionary heroes of Kakori Rail Action

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 10:48:56 AM IST

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday paid tribute to Pandit Ram Prasad Bismil, Ashfaq Ullah Khan, and Roshan Singh, the heroes who lost their lives during the Kakori Rail Action. ... read..

Air India Express cancels Vijayawada-Visakhapatnam flight over technical issue

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 10:48:54 AM IST

Low-cost Indian airline and subsidiary of the Tata Group, Air India Express, cancelled the Vijayawada-Visakhapatnam flight on Friday due to a technical issue that was identified prior to departure. ... read..

BJP has no respect for Mahatma Gandhi and other freedom fighter, says TMC MP Dola Sen

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 10:48:51 AM IST

TMC MP Dola Sen on Friday criticised the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), saying that the party was not a part of the freedom struggle and hence does not respect freedom fighters like Mahatma Gandhi. ... read..

"Takes out the heart": Cong MP Shashi Tharoor on renaming MGNREGA

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 10:19:20 AM IST

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor expressed strong disapproval over the renaming of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), saying the move "takes out the heart of the entire Mahatma Gandhi rural employment program." ... read..

Congress Lok Sabha MPs to meet at CPP office after passage of VB-G RAM G Bill, 2025

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 10:19:13 AM IST

Congress Lok Sabha MPs will hold a meeting at the CPP Office at 10:30 am, following the passing of the VB-G RAM G Bill, 2025 (Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) in both houses of the parliament. ... read..

Tribal-Christian communal clash over burial customs in Kanker, over 20 policemen injured

Kanker (Chhattisgarh) | December 19, 2025 10:19:11 AM IST

A tense situation arose in the Tevda village of Amabeda area on Thursday, December 18, over the last rites of Chamra Ram, the father of the village Sarpanch. The tribal and Christian communities vandalised the properties and clashed with each other. The p ... read..

"Goa Liberation Day reminds us of a defining chapter in our national journey", says PM Modi; Goa CM Sawat hoists National Flag

General News | December 19, 2025 10:19:10 AM IST

Panaji (Goa) [India], December 19 (ANI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday took to X to commemorate Goa Liberation Day, calling it a "defining chapter" in India's national journey and paying tribute to the spirit of those who fought against injustice ... read..

"Aiport operations may be impacted": says Civil Aviation Ministry as fog disrupts flights in North India

General News | December 19, 2025 10:19:06 AM IST

Owing to cold weather in Northern India, the Ministry of Civil Aviation announced on Friday that airport operations across the country may be affected. ... read..

Delhi's Yamuna Riverfront becomes Venue as Asita Park now open for Public Bookings

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 9:48:48 AM IST

Following the success of Baansera, Delhiites now have a new scenic destination for hosting socio-cultural events right in the heart of the city. The Delhi Development Authority (DDA), under the direction of Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena, has opened the ... read..

Shimla: Deputy CM Mukesh Agnihotri renders langar service in memory of his late wife at IGMC

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | December 19, 2025 9:48:46 AM IST

Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri participated in the 'Guru Ka Langar' service at Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital, Shimla, and rendered voluntary service. He dedicated the service in memory of his late wife, Simmi Agnihotri. ... read..

Himachal Pradesh: Nauni Horticulture University Staff Donates one day's salary to CM Relief Fund

Solan (Himachal Pradesh) | December 19, 2025 9:48:45 AM IST

In a humanitarian gesture to support the state, the Vice Chancellor of Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Prof. R.S. Chandel, contributed one day's salary from the University staff to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund. ... read..

Uttarakhad CM Dhami invites devotees to visit Shri Omkareshwar Temple in Ukhimath during Winter Pilgrimage

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | December 19, 2025 9:48:43 AM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday invited devotees and tourists to visit the Shri Omkareshwar Temple in Ukhimath, Rudraprayag district during the Winter Pilgrimage. ... read..

BJP MLA Ram Kadam gets haircut after 4 years to celebrate resolution of water issue in Ghatkopar

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 19, 2025 9:48:41 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Ram Kadam got a haircut on Thursday after keeping his hair uncut for four years, following the resolution of the long-standing water problem in his constituency, Ghatkopar West. ... read..

Gajendra Shekhawat's message to Sonia Gandhi on Nehru papers: "Urge her to return documents to PM Museum"

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 9:18:55 AM IST

Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat raised questions in Parliament over documents related to former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru that were taken from the Prime Ministers' Museum and Library (PMML) in 2008, urging former Congress President S ... read..

Delhi airport warns of delays under CAT III conditions as dense fog disrupts flight operations

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 9:18:48 AM IST

Dense fog in the early morning hours across Delhi and parts of northern India continued to affect visibility on Friday, disrupting flight operations at the Indira Gandhi International Airport. ... read..

Patna schools to operate from 9 am to 4.30 pm from December 19 to 25 amid cold wave; board and pre-board classes to follow usual schedule

Patna (Bihar) | December 19, 2025 9:18:45 AM IST

As a cold wave grips northern India and temperatures drop, the Patna District Magistrate on Friday issued orders mandating that all schools remain open only from 9 am to 4.30 pm. However, the notification added that classes with board and pre-board examin ... read..

Kerala draft electoral roll to be published on December 23, says CEO Rathan U Kelkar

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | December 19, 2025 9:18:42 AM IST

Kerala Chief Electoral Officer Rathan U. Kelkar announced that Kerala has achieved 100% digitisation of the enumeration forms under the SIR process, and mentioned that the draft of the state electoral roll will be published on December 23. ... read..

Dellhi air quality remains 'very poor' at 387, thick smog persists in the city

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 8:48:44 AM IST

The national capital, Delhi, woke up to poor air quality on Friday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 387 at around 8 am, placing it in the 'very poor' category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). ... read..

"Publicly apologise": SP MP Iqra Hasan criticises Nitish Kumar over hijab incident

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 8:48:42 AM IST

Samajwadi Party MP Iqra Hasan strongly criticised Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar over a viral incident involving a woman's hijab, calling the act "humiliating" and demanding a public apology from the Chief Minister. ... read..

'Hijab, burqa are crowns on women's heads': AIMIM's Waris Pathan slams Bihar CM Nitish Kumar over recent hijab row

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 19, 2025 8:48:41 AM IST

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) national spokesperson Waris Pathan, describing the hijab and burqa as a symbol of women's honour, dignity and respect and "the crown on their heads," strongly criticised Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar over ... read..

Girls from 26 African countries join Space Kidz India's ShaktiSAT mission

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 19, 2025 8:48:39 AM IST

Dr Srimathy Kesan, Founder & CEO, Space Kidz India, said that the ShaktiSAT Mission, the world's first all-girls lunar satellite initiative led by Space Kidz India, brought young girls from 26 African countries together, highlighting the similar chall ... read..

UP: Senior Deputy Election Commissioner reviews SIR campaign in Prayagraj

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | December 19, 2025 8:18:35 AM IST

Manish Garg, Senior Deputy Election Commissioner, GOI, inspected the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) campaign in Prayagraj city of Uttar Pradesh. ... read..

Impossible to change BMIC project in view of SC order: Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar

Belagavi (Karnataka) | December 19, 2025 7:18:52 AM IST

Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said that the government can't make any changes to the Bengaluru Mysuru Infrastructure Corridor (BMIC) in view of the Supreme Court ruling, while replying to a legislator's question. ... read..

District-level programmes to be held across 5 districts under VGRC Kutch-Saurashtra Region

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | December 19, 2025 6:49:01 AM IST

Under the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) Kutch-Saurashtra region, district-level programmes are being organised across various districts of the state to promote industry, investment and employment generation. ... read..

JNU student Najeeb's mother moves Delhi HC against trial court order

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 6:48:57 AM IST

Missing JNU student Najeeb Ahmed's mother, Fatima Nafees, has moved a petition in the Delhi High Court against a trial court order accepting CBI's closure report. The Rouse Avenue court accepted the closure report in June 2025. ... read..

Maharashtra: Massive fire breaks out in Thane, no report of casualties

Thane (Mahrashtra) | December 19, 2025 6:18:46 AM IST

A massive fire broke out at the Blue Roof Club in the Ghodbunder Road area of Thane, on Thursday night at 10:30 pm due to fireworks. ... read..

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