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'No PUC, No Fuel' to continue even after GRAP-IV curbs are lifted: Delhi Minister Sirsa

New Delhi | December 23, 2025 4:48:45 PM IST

Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Tuesday said the 'No PUC, No Fuel' policy will continue in the national capital even after GRAP-IV restrictions are lifted, as part of the government's ongoing efforts to control air pollution. ... read..

Andhra: Tiger dies on spot after being hit by unidentified vehicle in Palnadu

Palnadu (Andhra Pradesh) | December 23, 2025 4:48:43 PM IST

An unidentified vehicle hit and killed a tiger in Palnadu district on Tuesday morning, police said. ... read..

NCP factions unite for upcoming Pune Muncipal Corporation elections

Pune (Maharashtra) | December 23, 2025 3:49:06 PM IST

The Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar factions of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) have decided to reunite ahead of the upcoming Pune Municipal Corporation elections. ... read..

"A committee by Home Minister will look into it": Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah permission for matches at Chinnaswamy Stadium

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | December 23, 2025 3:49:02 PM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, on Tuesday, stated that a committee has been constituted by the Home Minister to look into the matter of lack of permission for a cricket match at M Chinnaswamy Stadium. ... read..

Palaniswami meets Piyush Goyal in Chennai, signals NDA alliance talks ahead of Tamil Nadu polls

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 23, 2025 3:49:01 PM IST

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) General Secretary and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami on Tuesday met the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Tamil Nadu election in-charge and Union Minister Piyush Goyal in Chennai, sig ... read..

Resident doctors defend IGMC senior resident after FIR, calls viral video one-sided

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | December 23, 2025 3:49:04 PM IST

After the filing of a First Investigation Report (FIR) against Dr Raghav Nurula, Senior Resident of the Pulmonary Department at Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC), Shimla, following an alleged assault on a patient, the Resident Doctors' Welfare Associat ... read..

Hyderabad: Fire breaks out at Uppal's sofa unit, no casualties reported

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 23, 2025 3:19:01 PM IST

A fire broke out at a sofa manufacturing unit in Uppal Bagayath, Hyderabad, on Tuesday. ... read..

He should call himself a propaganda leader, not Leader of Opposition: Shaina NC on Rahul Gandhi's remarks in Germany

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 23, 2025 3:18:56 PM IST

Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC on Tuesday took a sharp swipe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his remarks during his visit to Germany, saying that he should stop calling himself the Leader of the Opposition and instead declare himself a "propaganda leader ... read..

"Voice of farmers and poor", SP Leader Shivpal Yadav on former PM Chaudhary Charan Singh

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 23, 2025 3:18:53 PM IST

Samajwadi Party leader Shivpal Yadav praised the former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh on his birth anniversary in Lucknow. Calling him the voice of underprivileged segments of our society, he noted that the late Bharat Ratna awardee made significa ... read..

Rajasthan Minister rejects opposition claims on Aravallis, says Congress has no vision

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | December 23, 2025 3:18:50 PM IST

Rajasthan Cabinet Minister Jogaram Patel stated on Tuesday that the state government is fully committed to safeguarding the Aravalli mountain range and ensuring that no environmental damage occurs. ... read..

Prof. Yogesh Singh, Vice-Chancellor of University of Delhi, Assumes Additional Charge as Chairman, AICTE

New Delhi | December 23, 2025 3:18:43 PM IST

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) today welcomed Prof. Yogesh Singh, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Delhi, as he assumed the additional charge of Chairman, AICTE. ... read..

No more restricted zones as Gujarat's GIFT City expands 'Wine and Dine' policy

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | December 23, 2025 3:18:35 PM IST

The GIFT City administration has relaxed its liquor laws to allow authorised officials and visitors to consume alcohol within the financial hub. Aimed at making the district more attractive to global investors and international corporations, the revised " ... read..

Nitin Nabin holds roadshow in Bihar, marking first visit after appointment as BJP National Working President

Patna (Bihar) | December 23, 2025 2:49:02 PM IST

Newly appointed BJP National Working President Nitin Nabin on Tuesday held a roadshow in Patna, marking his first visit to Bihar with a show of strength after taking over the party's responsibility. ... read..

22 Naxals surrender before Odisha Police in Malkanagiri

Malkanagiri (Odisha) | December 23, 2025 2:48:56 PM IST

A total of 22 naxals surrendered before Odisha Police in Malkanagiri on Tuesday, marking another success in the central government's effort to curb Left-Wing Extremism and restore lasting peace in the region. ... read..

CISC underscores strategic importance of critical minerals for defence preparedness, Viksit Bharat 2047

New Delhi | December 23, 2025 2:48:45 PM IST

The Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS), in collaboration with IP Bazzaar, hosted Tech Talk, a high-level, closed-door roundtable discussion on the theme "Minerals That Matter: Geopolitics, Sovereignty and Value Chains" on December 17 in New Delhi, ... read..

"Stands on platforms that defame India," BJP slams Rahul Gandhi for his attack on BJP in Germany

New Delhi | December 23, 2025 2:48:41 PM IST

BJP Spokesperson Shehzaad Poonawalla lashed out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his recent remarks about the future of India and vote theft, in a press conference on Tuesday, calling his statements "an example of India-bashing" for levelling allegati ... read..

Even a short-term exposure to air pollution can trigger neurological problems

New Delhi | December 23, 2025 2:48:38 PM IST

With air pollution levels rising across the Delhi-NCR region, a growing number of people are reporting neurological health problems. Short-term exposure can trigger issues like cognitive impairment, anxiety, and even stroke. Particulate matter (PM2.5), ni ... read..

"All legal avenues will be pursued": Karti Chidambaram on Delhi Court framing charges in Chinese visa scam case

New Delhi | December 23, 2025 2:19:07 PM IST

Congress MP Karti Chidambaram on Tuesday said that he would pursue all legal avenues available to him after a Delhi court framed charges against him and other accused in connection with the alleged Chinese visa scam case. ... read..

BJP slams Rahul Gandhi over 'vote theft' claims made in Germany, accuses him of defaming India abroad

New Delhi | December 23, 2025 2:19:02 PM IST

Senior BJP leaders launched a sharp attack on Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi for reiterating allegations of electoral manipulation during his address in Germany, accusing him of repeatedly speaking against India on foreign soil and unde ... read..

Delhi HC orders takedown of infringing content against Sunil Gavaskar, sets 72-hour deadline for platforms

New Delhi | December 23, 2025 2:18:57 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday issued fresh directions for the removal of allegedly infringing online content relating to former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar, including unauthorised merchandise listings and misleading social media posts attributing fa ... read..

"League workers will not be able to step out of their homes": CPI(M)'s KK Ragesh issues strong warning in Kannur

Kannur (Kerala) | December 23, 2025 2:18:55 PM IST

CPI(M) Kannur District Secretary KK Ragesh delivered a strong and controversial speech at Parade Town in Kannur, warning that Muslim League workers would not be able to come out of their homes if their party decides to retaliate. ... read..

"Rahul Gandhi neither has 'janmat', nor 'sangat', nor support from 'Janpath'": Shehzad Poonawalla on internal turmoil in Congress

New Delhi | December 23, 2025 2:18:52 PM IST

BJP spokesperson Shahzad Poonawalla on Tuesday claimed there is internal turmoil in the Congress, citing Imran Masood's statement that he lacks faith in Rahul Gandhi and advocated Priyanka Gandhi as the Prime Minister candidate. ... read..

Rajasthan's growth blueprint discussed as Bhajanlal Sharma meets new BJP working president Nitin Nabin

New Delhi | December 23, 2025 2:18:48 PM IST

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma met Nitin Nabin in Delhi today on the occasion of his appointment as the Bharatiya Janata Party National Working President. Senior leaders from Rajasthan visited New Delhi today to discuss a roadmap for the state' ... read..

Delhi: VHP and Hindu group workers detained during protest against Dipu Das lynching in Bangladesh

New Delhi | December 23, 2025 2:18:46 PM IST

Police detained protesting members of the VHP (Vishva Hindu Parishad) and other Hindu organisations near the Bangladesh High Commission in the national capital on Tuesday. The protest was staged against the recent mob lynching and killing of Dipu Chandra ... read..

CRPF sets up 229 forward bases in Naxal areas since 2019 as Centre targets 2026 deadline

By Rajnish Singh New Delhi | December 23, 2025 1:49:22 PM IST

As part of its strategy to establish dominance over Naxalism, with the Centre setting March 2026 as the deadline to eliminate the menace, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), one of the principal forces tasked with countering Left Wing Extremism, has ... read..

BJP Secy raises concerns over SIR process in Tamil Nadu, use of Form 6 for voters

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 23, 2025 1:49:20 PM IST

BJP Secretary Karate Thyagaranjan, on Tuesday, raised concerns over the Special Summary Revision (SIR) process in Tamil Nadu, specifically regarding the use of Form 6 for voters whose names are missing from draft rolls. ... read..

BJP's Syed Zafar Islam slams Rahul Gandhi's political claims as 'scripted'

New Delhi | December 23, 2025 1:49:18 PM IST

The National Spokesperson for the Bhartiya Janta Party Syed Zafar Islam has dismissed recent comments by the leader of the opposition, Rahul Gandhi. Syed Zafar Islam argued that Gandhi's tendency to make controversial statements is scripted, and the publi ... read..

Court frames charges against Karti Chidambaram, others in Chinese Visa scam

New Delhi | December 23, 2025 1:49:17 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue court framed charges against Congress MP Karti Chidambaram and other accused persons in connection with the Chinese visa scam case. The case pertains to an FIR registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). ... read..

Mortal remains of Chhattisgarh migrant worker sent home as Kerala govt orders SIT, aid under consideration

Thrissur (Kerala) | December 23, 2025 1:49:15 PM IST

The mortal remains of Chhattisgarh migrant worker Ramnarayan Baghel, who was allegedly beaten to death by a mob in Kerala's Palakkad district after being mistaken for a Bangladeshi national, were taken to his home state on Tuesday amid demands for strict ... read..

BJP MPs' first meeting today, strategy for Sansad Khel Mahotsav to be discussed

New Delhi | December 23, 2025 1:49:13 PM IST

The first meeting of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Members of Parliament will be held on Tuesday and will be chaired by BJP President JP Nadda, along with National Working President Nitin Nabin. The meeting will be held on Tuesday at 9 pm through video con ... read..

MP: Vishva Hindu Parishad, Bajrang Dal hold protest in Bhopal over atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | December 23, 2025 1:49:08 PM IST

Vishva Hindu Parishad along with Bajrang Dal and other Hindu outfits staged a protest in Madhya Pradesh's capital Bhopal on Tuesday over the atrocities against Hindus and the mob lynching of Dipu Chandra Das in Bangladesh. ... read..

Amit Shah to attend multiple events in Panchkula tomorrow

New Delhi | December 23, 2025 1:49:03 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is all set to attend a series of official programmes in Haryana's Panchkula on December 24, covering a conference on the cooperative sector, Haryana Police passing-out parade, and unveiling the statue of former Prime Minister ... read..

"Have not come for any politics": Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar in his Delhi visit amid rotational chief ministership speculations

New Delhi | December 23, 2025 1:48:57 PM IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday clarified his visit to Delhi, stating it was solely to meet Union Ministers on state issues such as irrigation and urban development, and dismissed any political agenda. ... read..

Delhi: VHP protestors clash with police, break barricades over Hindu youth killed in Bangladesh

New Delhi | December 23, 2025 1:19:16 PM IST

Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) protestors on Tuesday clashed with police and broke barricades outside the Bangladesh High Commission in Delhi, protesting the mob lynching of Dipu Chandra Das, a Hindu youth in Bangladesh. ... read..

"A grateful nation will never forget": PM Modi leads tributes to Bharat Ratna Chaudhary Charan Singh

New Delhi | December 23, 2025 1:19:11 PM IST

On the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna awardee Chaudhary Charan Singh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday led the nation in paying tributes to the veteran leader, remembering his lifelong dedication to farmers, the rural e ... read..

Alang Ship Recycling Yard emerges as Gujarat's Global Green Maritime hub ahead of Vibrant Gujarat Conference

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | December 23, 2025 1:19:09 PM IST

The Alang-Sosiya Ship Recycling Yard in Gujarat is being positioned as a global benchmark in sustainable maritime practices, as the state prepares to showcase its achievements at the upcoming Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) for Kutch and Sauras ... read..

SDRF Uttarakhand police honoured by the U.S. Embassy for successful rescue missions

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | December 23, 2025 1:18:54 PM IST

The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) unit of the Uttarakhand Police has earned international recognition for its exemplary work in disaster management and rescue operations. ... read..

Himachal Pradesh receives special recognition at Arohana 2025 for Him Parivar project

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | December 23, 2025 1:18:52 PM IST

The state of Himachal Pradesh received special recognition at Arohana 2025, Deloitte's flagship government summit, for its pathbreaking digital governance initiative, the Him Parivar Project. ... read..

"BJP does not exist in Kerala": Congress' Imran Masood subtle jibe at Shashi Tharoor

New Delhi | December 23, 2025 1:18:51 PM IST

Congress MP Imran Masood on Tuesday took a swipe at Shashi Tharoor, saying that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) does not exist in Kerala and advising him not to be confused, amid Tharoor's recent remarks in Bihar. ... read..

"Conspiracy to defame India's institution": BJP's Tarun Chugh slams Rahul Gandhi over his remarks in Germany

New Delhi | December 23, 2025 1:18:49 PM IST

BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh criticised Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over his remarks in Germany, accusing the latter of "hatching a conspiracy to defame" India's institutions on foreign soil. ... read..

"Should keep politics aside and do something": Robert Vadra on Delhi Air Pollution

New Delhi | December 23, 2025 1:18:47 PM IST

Businessman Robert Vadra on Tuesday expressed concern over the deteriorating air quality in the national capital, saying that all political parties must rise above politics and work collectively to address the serious issue of air pollution in Delhi. ... read..

"Sends wrong message": CPI-M MP John Brittas slams Priyanka Gandhi for attending tea party with PM Modi

New Delhi | December 23, 2025 12:48:48 PM IST

Communist Party of India (Marxist) MP John Brittas on Tuesday expressed concern over Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi attending a tea party with BJP leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, after the conclusion of the Winter Session of Parliament. ... read..

Dharmendra Pradhan urges Centre to include Odisha's SEBC communities in Central OBC list

General News | December 23, 2025 12:48:53 PM IST

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, on Monday, wrote a letter to Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Virendra Kumar to include 108 Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) of Odisha in the Central Other Backward Classes (O ... read..

Kothapet Protests: Vishva Hindu Parishad demands firm Indian response to minority attacks in Bangladesh

Hyderbad (Telangana) | December 23, 2025 12:48:45 PM IST

In Hyderabad, several Hindu organisations led by the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) protested in Kothapet on Tuesday to condemn the ongoing violence against minorities in Bangladesh. Vishva Hindu Parishad representatives said they are prepared to escalate th ... read..

Ahmedabad Rural Police seizes Chinese manja worth ?2.34 crore ahead of Uttarayan

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | December 23, 2025 12:48:42 PM IST

Ahead of the Uttarayan festival, the Special Operations Group (SOG) of Ahmedabad Rural Police has cracked down on the illegal manufacture and sale of banned Chinese manja, seizing material worth ?2.34 crore from multiple locations across Gujarat and Dadra ... read..

"Make Priyanka Gandhi PM and see how she will retaliate like Indira Gandhi": Congress' Imran Masood

New Delhi | December 23, 2025 12:48:40 PM IST

Congress MP Imran Masood on Tuesday said that if Priyanka Gandhi Vadra were made the Prime Minister, she would give a strong response like her grandmother and former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. ... read..

"Strict action wil be taken against accused": UP Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak on KGMU religious conversionn case

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 23, 2025 12:19:15 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, on Tuesday, said that the government has taken cognisance of the King George's Medical University (KGMU) incident following allegations of religious conversion by a female resident doctor on the chief mi ... read..

Jairam Ramesh counters Union Environment Minister's clarification on Aravalli hills, raises more questions

New Delhi | December 23, 2025 12:19:13 PM IST

Congress senior leader Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday countered Union Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav on the clarification on mining in the Aravalli range, raising more questions and doubts over the government's intentions. ... read..

Cough syrup row: Samajwadi Party puts up hoardings in Lucknow attacking NDA

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 23, 2025 12:19:08 PM IST

Targeting the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) over the ongoing codeine-based cough syrup smuggling case, the Samajwadi Party (SP) on Tuesday installed hoardings outside its office in Lucknow, intensifying the political face-off between the opposition p ... read..

Piyush Goyal arrives in Chennai as BJP election in-charge, core committee meets to chart Tamil Nadu strategy

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 23, 2025 12:19:07 PM IST

Union Minister Piyush Goyal arrived in Chennai for the first time after being appointed as the BJP's Election In-Charge for Tamil Nadu on Tuesday, marking the formal start of the party's intensified preparations for the upcoming Assembly elections. He is ... read..

"Determined to destroy every bit of India's ecology": Aaditya Thackeray slams Centre amid Aravalli Hills row

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 23, 2025 12:19:01 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Tuesday slammed the BJP-led Centre over the Aravalli Hills row, accusing it of trying to damage India's environment. ... read..

Union Health Minister Nadda, MP CM Yadav offer prayers at Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain

Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) | December 23, 2025 12:19:00 PM IST

Union Health Minister JP Nadda and Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav offered prayers at Mahakaleshwar temple located in Ujjain district on Tuesday and sought the blessings of Lord Shiva. ... read..

"Habit of degrading Indian institutions, democracy": BJP MP Basavaraj Bommai on Rahul Gandhi's Germany visit

Bidar (Karnataka) | December 23, 2025 12:18:58 PM IST

BJP MP and former Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai slammed Rahul Gandhi's remarks during his visit to Germany, alleging that the Congress leader has made it a habit to criticise and degrade Indian institutions and democracy. ... read..

'Progress of UP visible through its Annadata': Yogi Adityanath on Kisan Samman Diwas

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 23, 2025 11:49:06 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath flagged off and distributed tractors to farmers in Lucknow on Tuesday, on the occasion of former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh's birth anniversary, observed as Kisan Samman Diwas. ... read..

MHA issues new directives to strengthen 'Support to Poor Prisoners' scheme

General News | December 23, 2025 11:49:01 AM IST

New Delhi [India] December 23 (ANI) The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has reviewed and revised over two-year-old guidelines and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the implementation of the "Support to Poor Prisoners" scheme, citing inadequate and sub ... read..

Sandesara Matter: Supreme Court closes case after Rs 5,100 crore deposit, orders quashing of all probes

New Delhi | December 23, 2025 11:48:58 AM IST

Bringing a long-running financial and criminal dispute to an end, the Supreme Court of India has disposed of the Sandesara matter after recording complete compliance with its earlier directions on deposit of funds and settlement with lender banks. ... read..

"Belittle India, defame Indian system of politics": Telangana BJP President slams Rahul Gandhi's comments in Germany

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 23, 2025 11:48:56 AM IST

Telangana BJP President N Ramchander Rao on Tuesday slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's comments in Germany, saying they belittle India and defame its political system. ... read..

"He goes abroad for uniting such anti-India forces...": BJP's Pradeep Bhandari targets Congress over Rahul Gandhi's Germany remarks

Politics | December 23, 2025 11:48:52 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National Spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari on Tuesday launched a blistering attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his remarks made during an interaction in Germany, alleging that the Congress leader was projecting a narrativ ... read..

"Leader of propaganda", BJP's CR Kesavan slams Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 23, 2025 11:48:47 AM IST

BJP National Spokesperson CR Kesavan responded on Tuesday to LoP Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi's claim about BJP attempting to capture institutions in Berlin. Kesavan stated that Gandhi is the "modern-day Goebbels" for badmouthing "Bharat" internationally. ... read..

"Leader of propaganda, paryatan, palayan": BJP's Shahzad Poonawalla slams Rahul Gandhi over his remarks in Germany

New Delhi | December 23, 2025 11:48:39 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National Spokesperson Shahzad Poonawalla on Tuesday tears into Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, calling him "leader of propaganda, paryatan (tourism), palayan (migration), adding that he has "perfected the art of i ... read..

"History going to be written today": Bihar BJP President ahead of Nitin Nabin's visit

Patna (Bihar) | December 23, 2025 11:18:50 AM IST

As the newly elected BJP National Working President Nitin Nabin is set to visit Bihar for the first time since taking over the party's responsibilities, Bihar BJP State President Sanjay Saraogi on Tuesday emphasised the significance of the visit, saying, ... read..

Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai announces 5 lakh assistance for killed migrant's family

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | December 23, 2025 11:18:48 AM IST

Chhatisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai expressed deep sorrow and condolences over the killing of a Chhattisgarh migrant worker, Ramnarayan Baghel, a resident of village Karhi, Hasoud tehsil, Sakti district, in Kerala's Palakkad district, said Chhattisg ... read..

Punjab Police's ANTF in joint op with BSF recovers 12.050 Kg of suspected heroin in Amritsar

Amritsar (Punjab) | December 23, 2025 11:18:42 AM IST

Punjab Police's Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF), in a joint operation with Border Security Force (BSF), has recovered approximately 12.050 Kg of suspected heroin near Village Dalleke, Police Station Lopoke in Amritsar district on Tuesday. ... read..

Thanka Anki procession commences from Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple

Pathanamthitta (Kerala) | December 23, 2025 10:49:11 AM IST

The ceremonial procession carrying the golden attire, known as the Thanka Anki, for Lord Ayyappa commenced from the Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple on Tuesday morning, marking an important ritual ahead of the Mandala Pooja at the Sabarimala Sannidhanam. ... read..

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge pays tribute on PV Narsimha Rao's death anniversary

General News | December 23, 2025 10:49:05 AM IST

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge paid his tributes to Former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao on his death anniversary on Tuesday. ... read..

"Rahul Gandhi is anti-India leader": MoS Shobha Karandlaje slams Lok Sabha LoP over his remarks in Germany

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | December 23, 2025 10:49:01 AM IST

Union Minister of State and BJP leader Shobha Karandlaje on Tuesday lashed out at Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, calling him "an anti-India leader" over the latter's criticism of the NDA-led government during his visit to Germany. ... read..

Maid, son arrested for assaulting and robbing elderly woman in Delhi

New Delhi | December 23, 2025 10:48:58 AM IST

A shocking incident of betrayal and violence has rocked the Sunlight Colony area of southeast Delhi. An elderly woman, Narayani Devi, was brutally assaulted and robbed by her domestic help, Sunita, and her son, Sagar Chauhan, on December 13, 2025. ... read..

Delhi Police registers case against Air India Express pilot over assault at IGI Airport

New Delhi | December 23, 2025 10:48:53 AM IST

Delhi Police have registered a case against pilot Virendra Sejwal for allegedly assaulting passenger Ankit Dewan at IGI Airport's Terminal 1, officials said on Tuesday. ... read..

UP: One injured as two trucks hit divider amid dense fog on Delhi-Lucknow highway near Moradabad

Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh) | December 23, 2025 10:18:28 AM IST

Two trucks rammed into a road divider amid dense fog on the Delhi-Lucknow highway near Katghar in Moradabad district early Tuesday morning, leaving one person with minor injuries. ... read..

Jaisalmer: Tourists throng city to celebrate the Christmas holidays

Jaisalmer (Rajasthan) | December 23, 2025 10:18:26 AM IST

On the occasion of Christmas, a massive influx of tourists thronged the world-famous tourist destination of Jaisalmer. Local businesses and shopkeepers in Jaisalmer are celebrating a record-breaking holiday season as tourists flood in for the Christmas br ... read..

Uttar Pradesh: Yogi Adityanath appeals for calm, compassion as cold wave intensifies in North India

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 23, 2025 9:49:12 AM IST

Amid an intensifying cold wave sweeping across northern India, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday appealed to citizens to remain calm and extend compassion to those in need, asserting that the state government is working with sensitiv ... read..

"Will not make any difference": Shatrughan Sinha on suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir's new party

Asansol (West Bengal) | December 23, 2025 9:49:08 AM IST

Trinamool Congress MP Shatrughan Sinha said that suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir's new party, Janata Unnayan Party, will not make any difference in the upcoming West Bengal Assembly election, citing AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi's failure. ... read..

Kerala mob lynching: VD Satheesan urges CM to take strict action against culprits

Kochi (Kerala) | December 23, 2025 9:49:03 AM IST

Kerala's Leader of Opposition, VD Satheesan, expressed concern about the recent mob killing of a migrant worker from Chhattisgarh, and called the incident a disgrace to the state's reputation. ... read..

CM Pushkar Singh Dhami remembers former PM Chaudhary Charan Singh on National Farmers' Day

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | December 23, 2025 9:49:01 AM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday remembered former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh on his birth anniversary, paying tribute to his lifelong commitment to the welfare, dignity and empowerment of farmers. ... read..

Violence against Hindus in Bangladesh is 'Stain on Humanity,' says Union Minister Giriraj Singh

Patna (Bihar) | December 23, 2025 9:18:49 AM IST

Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Wednesday expressed deep concern over the violence against Hindus in Bangladesh, stating that targeted attacks are a "stain on humanity" and the mistreatment of Hindus in Bangladesh is concerning. ... read..

Kerala: Payyannur inspector reports a suspected murder-suicide case of family of four

Kannur (Kerala) | December 23, 2025 9:18:47 AM IST

Payyannur Police Inspector, Rajeesh Theruvath Peedikayil, informed that a family of four, including two children, was found dead on Monday night near Payyannur in the district. He added that the case is suspected to be a murder-suicide. ... read..

"They are a separate country, we can't do anything", TMC leader Kunal Ghosh on Bangladesh violence

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 23, 2025 9:18:39 AM IST

TMC leader Kunal Ghosh condemned the tragic lynching of a Hindu man in Bangladesh but maintained that West Bengal is unable to take any action while protests broke out across the state against targeted violence. ... read..

NIA Director General Sadanand Date repatriated to parent cadre Maharashtra

General News | December 23, 2025 9:18:34 AM IST

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet released a notice on Monday approving the proposal of the Ministry of Home Affairs for the premature repatriation of Director General of the National Investigative Agency (NIA), Sadanand Vasant Date. ... read..

Goa CM Pramod Sawant meets BJP's winning District Panchayat candidates at his residence

Panaji (Goa) | December 23, 2025 8:48:54 AM IST

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant met Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) winning candidates from the recently concluded District Panchayat elections at his official residence in Panaji and congratulated them on their electoral success. ... read..

CM Manik Saha stresses on Kaladan Multimodal Project implementation at high-level task force meeting

Agartala (Tripura) | December 23, 2025 8:48:52 AM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Monday emphasised the implementation of the Kaladan Multimodal Transit Transport Project and strengthening the multimodal corridors connecting the North Eastern region with the rest of India and neighbouring countries. ... read..

"Infighting will collapse the Karnataka government": BJP MP Jagadish Shettar on leadership tussle in the state

Belagavi (Karnataka) | December 23, 2025 8:48:51 AM IST

BJP MP Jagadish Shettar, on Monday, expressed his concerns over the differences between Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivkumar over a possible leadership change in the state and stated that "it is going to damage th ... read..

Manipur Police recovers arms, ammunition; busts PLA cadre

Imphal (Manipur) | December 23, 2025 8:48:49 AM IST

Manipur Police and security forces carried out multiple operations across the state on Monday, leading to the recovery of a substantial cache of arms and explosives, and the arrest of extortionist. ... read..

Thick smog engulfs Delhi as air quality turns 'severe', AQI soared to 413

New Delhi | December 23, 2025 8:48:46 AM IST

Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi was recorded 'hazardous' on Tuesday morning, significantly impairing visibility and affecting residents. The AQI reading soared to 413 at around 8 am. ... read..

Assam: Section 163 imposed in West Karbi Anglong after violent protests

Karbi Anglong (Assam) | December 23, 2025 8:18:25 AM IST

As tensions escalated in Assam's West Karbi Anglong district, Section 163 of Bhartiya Nyay Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) has been imposed to maintain public order and peace. ... read..

Doctor suspended after viral video shows assault on patient in IGMC hospital ward

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | December 23, 2025 7:49:01 AM IST

A doctor at the Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital (IGMC), Shimla, has been suspended indefinitely after a video showing him assaulting a patient inside a hospital ward went viral on social media. Acting swiftly, the state government and hospital ... read..

J-K Students Association writes to PM Modi, seeking safety of Indian medical students amid protests in Bangladesh

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 23, 2025 7:48:59 AM IST

The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Monday wrote to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking urgent intervention to ensure the safety and well-being of Indian medical students currently studying in Bangladesh amid ongoing protests, tensi ... read..

"I dedicate this victory to Prime Minister Modi and the people of Goa": CM Pramod Sawant on local elections success

Panaji (Goa) | December 23, 2025 7:48:58 AM IST

Following Bharatiya Janata Party's victory in the Goa local body elections, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant dedicated the success to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and state's people. ... read..

Haryana CM Saini slams Congress over Assembly walkout

Chandigarh (Haryana) | December 23, 2025 7:48:56 AM IST

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has hit out at the Congress for creating repeated disruptions in the state Legislative Assembly, accusing the opposition of walking out without hearing the government's response and misleading the public on elector ... read..

Odisha: Bhubaneswar markets decked up with trees, bells, gifts ahead of Christmas

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | December 23, 2025 7:48:54 AM IST

As Christmas approaches, markets have been decked up with Christmas trees, bells and gifts ahead of the celebrations in Odisha's Bhubaneswar. ... read..

AAP releases list of 40 star campaigners ahead of BMC elections

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 23, 2025 6:48:57 AM IST

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday announced its list of star campaigners for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, intensifying political activity in Maharashtra ahead of the crucial civic battle slated for 2026. ... read..

Kerala: 30-foot-tall eco-friendly Christmas tree made of 2,800 plants set up in Malappuram

Malappuram (Kerala) | December 23, 2025 6:48:55 AM IST

Adding a unique charm to Christmas celebrations, a giant Christmas tree made entirely of organic flowering plants has been set up at Chungathara in Malappuram district of Kerala. ... read..

"SC order is based on govt's affidavit; similar demand was rejected in 2010," claims AAP's Anurag Dhanda on Aravalli row

New Delhi | December 23, 2025 6:18:56 AM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Media In-charge, Anurag Dhanda, on Monday warned that granting open permission to remove the Aravalli hills would sharply worsen Delhi's already critical pollution crisis, said a release from the party. ... read..

Mining not permitted in NCR region, says Union Minister Bhupender Yadav amid Aravalli Hills row

New Delhi | December 23, 2025 6:18:54 AM IST

Amid a row that erupted over the revised definition of the Aravalli hills, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav, on Monday, assured that mining is not allowed in the NCR region. ... read..

"Any responsibility entrusted is a great opportunity to serve people": Pawan Kalyan

Mangalagiri (Andhra Pradesh) | December 23, 2025 6:18:49 AM IST

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Jana Sena Party President Pawan Kalyan on Monday gave an address at the "Post and Responsibility" meeting in Mangalagiri. ... read..

"BJP govt should urge court to provide protection and ensure biodiversity is protected": Congress' Sachin Pilot on Aravalli row

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | December 23, 2025 5:48:39 AM IST

Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Monday criticised the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) over the Aravalli Hills row, saying that they should urge the Supreme Court for the protection of biodiversity. ... read..

New Aravalli Hills order will destroy ecological balance, says Congress leader Pawan Khera

New Delhi | December 23, 2025 5:48:37 AM IST

Congress leader Pawan Khera on Monday warned that the ecological balance of the entire NCR region will fall if the new order on the Aravalli Hills is implemented. ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami lays foundation stones for 32 projects worth Rs 77.25 crore in Almora

Almora (Uttarakhand) | December 23, 2025 4:18:48 AM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday laid the foundation stones for 32 development projects worth at least Rs. 77.25 crores, while participating in a multi-purpose camp organised at Tadikhet in Almora district under the "Jan-Jan Ki Sar ... read..

Northeast Frontier Railway names locomotive in honour of Kirti Chakra awardee Captain Sunil Kumar Chowdhary

Guwahati (Assam) | December 23, 2025 4:18:47 AM IST

Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has paid tribute to the supreme sacrifice and valour of Captain Sunil Kumar Chowdhary, Sena Medal and Kirti Chakra (Posthumous) awardee of 7/11 Gorkha Rifles, by rechristening WDP4B Locomotive No. 40024 at the Siliguri Die ... read..

"Historic day": UP Minister Danish Azad Ansari hails assembly debate on 150 years of 'Vande Mataram'

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 23, 2025 4:18:45 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Minister Danish Azad Ansari on Monday stated that the discussion on the "150 years of Vande Mataram" in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly marked a historical day for the House. ... read..

Pollution driving rise in breathlessness, chest infections, says FICCI Health Services Committee Chairman

New Delhi | December 23, 2025 3:48:42 AM IST

As air quality in the national capital continues to deteriorate during the winter months, medical experts are flagging a noticeable rise in neurological as well as respiratory complaints, underlining the urgent need for sustained government action and pub ... read..

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