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Uttarakhand Chief Electoral Officer holds review meeting with all District Magistrates
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | December 11, 2025 11:18:44 PM IST
Uttarakhand Chief Electoral Officer BVRC Purushottam held a review meeting with all district magistrates on Thursday through video conference at the Secretariat. ... read..


Maharashtra Dy CM Shinde announces separate regulatory framework to free Mumbai from pagdi system
Nagpur (Maharashtra) | December 11, 2025 11:18:37 PM IST
Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday announced that a separate regulatory framework will be created to free Mumbai from the pagdi system in the Legislative Assembly and to ensure fair and proper redevelopment of pagdi buildings, a press release ... read..


Acid-attackers forcing victims to ingest acid must be tried under Attempt to Murder: SC
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 11:18:32 PM IST
The Supreme Court on Thursday observed that acid-attackers must be tried under the provision of Attempt to Murder under penal laws, in cases where they are accused of forcibly making the victim ingest the acid. ... read..


Gujarat govt signs MoU with Sharjah's Henox IT and Data Centres
General News | December 11, 2025 10:48:44 PM IST
The Gujarat government on Thursday signed MoUs with Sharjah's Henox IT & Data Centres Pvt Ltd in the presence of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi in Gandhinagar, a press release from the CMO said. ... read..


Was a delight to have hosted NDA MPs for dinner: PM Modi
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 10:48:42 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that he was delighted to have hosted NDA MPs for dinner and NDA family represents a shared commitment to good governance, national development and regional aspirations ... read..


"Indifference, neglect": JP Nadda holds Nehru responsible for not selecting Vande Mataram as national anthem
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 10:48:40 PM IST
Union Minister and BJP MP, JP Nadda, on Thursday, alleged an indifference and neglect towards Vande Mataram when the Constituent Assembly chose 'Jan Gan Man' as the national anthem, and blamed former Prime Minister Pt Jawaharlal Nehru for it. ... read..


Five people go missing after they fell into Brahmaputra in Guwahati
Guwahati (Assam) | December 11, 2025 10:48:38 PM IST
Five out of the eight people who went to take a dip at the Brahmaputra River in Bhakti Kutir, Kharghuli area in Guwahati have gone missing, officials said on Thursday. ... read..


Gujarat: Massive fire breaks out at a godown in Surat, no causalities
Surat (Gujarat) | December 11, 2025 10:48:37 PM IST
A massive fire broke out at a godown in Gujarat's Surat on Thursday evening, an official said. ... read..


Himachal HC denies bail to habitual NDPS offender, says his release will endanger society
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | December 11, 2025 10:48:35 PM IST
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has dismissed the bail plea of alleged drug trafficker Sandeep Shah, calling him a habitual Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS) offender whose release would endanger society amid the state's worsening drug ... read..


J-K: Reasi boosts community defence; SSP leads village defence groups review, 97 new groups created
Reasi (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 11, 2025 10:18:59 PM IST
In a major push to strengthen community-led security in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Paramvir Singh, along with Additional SP Reasi, Deputy SP DAR (District Armed Reserve) and SDPO (Sub-Divisional Police Office ... read..


Uttarakhand DGP issues directions to conduct fire safety audits ahead of Christmas, new year celebrations
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | December 11, 2025 10:18:58 PM IST
A high-level review meeting on statewide comprehensive fire safety audits, crime control, and law-and-order measures was held on Thursday at the Uttarakhand Police Headquarters auditorium through video conferencing, said officials. ... read..


Three years of Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel; A path to development with aim of Viksit Bharat @2047
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | December 11, 2025 9:49:17 PM IST
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will complete three years of his tenure on Friday, December 12. In these three years, the Gujarat CM has led the state to the path of development through his various efforts in all sectors with a broader vision of Vi ... read..


Goa nightclub fire: Luthra brothers detained in Thailand; CM Sawant says "will bring them to Goa soon, put them behind bars"
Panaji (Gujarat) | December 11, 2025 9:49:10 PM IST
After Luthra brothers - Gaurav Luthra and Saurabh Luthra, wanted in connection with the tragic fire at Goa's Birch Hotel, were detained in Thailand, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant reaffirmed that strict action will be taken against them, asserting that ... read..


Assam CM Sarma launches distribution of bicycles to Class IX students
Dibrugarh (Assam) | December 11, 2025 9:49:09 PM IST
In an attempt to make the daily commute of the students faster and safer, especially those belonging to rural and interior areas, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched bicycle distribution programme under the Chief Minister's Special Scheme fo ... read..


Delhi Cabinet approves reorganisation of 11 revenue districts into 13
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 9:19:00 PM IST
The Delhi Cabinet on Thursday approved the landmark proposal to reorganise Delhi's 11existing revenue districts into 13 new revenue districts that will be fully co-terminus with the 12 MCD zones, NDMC, and Delhi Cantonment Board, a release said. ... read..


"Do you have strength to fight?": Mamata Banerjee urges women to lead charge against "voter deletion"
Nadia (West Bengal) | December 11, 2025 9:18:56 PM IST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday urged the women of the state to "lead the fight" against the alleged "illegal voter deletion" through Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. She asked men to provide support from behind. ... read..


Goa nightclub fire: Court rejects anticipatory bail plea of Luthra brothers noting grave allegations
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 9:18:55 PM IST
Delhi's Rohini District court on Thursday rejected the transit anticipatory bail pleas of Gaurav and Saurav Luthra after noting the seriousness of the allegations and their conduct. ... read..


Gujarat CM inaugurates development projects worth more than Rs 1000 crores in Banaskantha
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | December 11, 2025 9:18:53 PM IST
The Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for development works exceeding ?1000 crore, and launched "Sashakt Nari Mela" to empower women, presenting a major milestone gift to the people of Banaskanth ... read..


Rahul Gandhi condoles loss of lives due to road mishap in Arunachal's Anjaw district
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 9:18:51 PM IST
Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday condoled the loss of lives in Arunachal road mishap in which 21 people are feared to be dead. ... read..


"From Delhi, BJP is sending people with intent of removing 1.5 crore names": Mamata Banerjee
Nadia (West Bengal) | December 11, 2025 8:48:52 PM IST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday urged the women of the state to "lead the fight" against the alleged "illegal voter deletion" through Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. She asked men to provide support from behind. ... read..


Supreme Court grants bail to Moirangthem Anand Singh in NIA-UAPA case
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 8:18:49 PM IST
The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered the release of Moirangthem Anand Singh on bail, setting aside the earlier refusal by the Delhi High Court. ... read..


Former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar moves Delhi High Court seeking protection of personality rights
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 8:18:43 PM IST
Former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has approached the Delhi High Court seeking protection of his personality rights in the matter. He was one of the greatest opening batsmen of all time, and certainly the most successful. ... read..


Massive fire breaks out at cotton factory in Andhra's Kurnool
Kurnool (Andhra Pradesh) | December 11, 2025 8:18:41 PM IST
A massive fire broke out at a cotton ginning factory in Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool district, officials said on Thursday. ... read..


2019 Ramalingam murder case: NIA arrests 2 proclaimed offenders among 5 accused
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 7:48:57 PM IST
In another breakthrough in the 2019 Ramalingam murder case, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday said it has arrested two absconding proclaimed offenders and three more harbourers of the assailants involved in the brutal killing orchestrate ... read..


PM Modi condoles loss of lives due to a mishap in Arunachal's Anjaw district; announces ex-gratia
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 7:48:53 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday condoled the loss of lives due to a mishap in the Anjaw district of Arunachal Pradesh. He announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased and Rs. 50,000 to the injured. ... read..


President Murmu pays condolences to families of deceased in Arunchal road mishap
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 7:48:50 PM IST
President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday expressed condolences to the families of the deceased in the Arunachal Pradesh road accident, in which 21 construction workers are feared dead. ... read..


President Murmu pays condolences to families of deceased in Arunachal road mishap
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 7:48:46 PM IST
President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday expressed condolences to the families of the deceased in the Arunachal Pradesh road accident, in which 21 construction workers are feared dead. ... read..


4-member DGCA committee to question IndiGo CEO tomorrow on airline's cancellation fiasco
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 7:48:44 PM IST
A special four-member Committee of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) will meet with IndiGo Chief Executive Officer Pieter Elbers on Friday, December 12, to question the latter on the widespread cancellation of flights in the last week. ... read..


"Then why did he leave"?: BJP MP Jagdambika Pal lambasts Rahul Gandhi after opposition walkout
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 7:18:41 PM IST
BJP MP Jagdambika Pal lambasted Rahul Gandhi for staging a walk-out after a heated debate on electoral reforms with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Lok Sabha on Wednesday. ... read..


BJP's Baijayant Panda-led Committee on Public Undertakings submits record 11 reports in Parliament
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 7:18:34 PM IST
BJP National Vice President and MP Kendrapara Baijayant Jay Panda led the Committee on Public Undertakings (CoPU), which presented a record number of 11 reports in the Parliament on Thursday. ... read..


Terror funding case: SC to hear bail plea of Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmed Shah January 7
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 7:18:32 PM IST
The Supreme Court on Thursday posted for January 7, 2026, the hearing on the bail plea of separatist leader Shabir Ahmed Shah in a terror funding case. ... read..


NDA MPs start arriving at Prime Minister's residence ahead of special dinner
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 7:18:30 PM IST
NDA MPs have started arriving at the Prime Minister's residence (7 Lok Kalyan Marg) to attend the special dinner hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for them. ... read..


"I would love to be a Bengali in every possible way": Governor CV Ananda Bose
Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 11, 2025 6:48:26 PM IST
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Thursday hailed Bengal as a "promised land" and stated he would "love to be a Bengali in every possible way" ... read..


Kerala: Absconding Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil cast his vote in local body polls
Palakkad (Kerala) | December 11, 2025 6:19:05 PM IST
Expelled Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, who is accused in a rape case and had been absconding for the past 15 days, cast his vote in Palakkad during the second phase of the Kerala local body elections. ... read..


North East Delhi riots Conspiracy case: Court grants interim bail to Umar Khalid to attend sister's wedding
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 6:19:03 PM IST
Delhi's Karkardooma Court on Thursday granted bail to Umar Khalid to attend his sister's wedding. Umar Khalid is an accused in the North East Delhi riots larger Conspiracy case. ... read..


Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel inaugurates Regional AI Impact Conference at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | December 11, 2025 6:18:49 PM IST
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel expressed his resolve to operationalise the Gujarat Unified Digital Stack across the state, making digital governance smarter, faster, and more citizen-centric. ... read..


MP CM Mohan Yadav participates in Atal Jyoti Sandesh Yatra programme in Andhra Pradesh
Sri Sathya Sai (Andhra Pradesh) | December 11, 2025 6:18:47 PM IST
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday participated in the Atal Jyoti Sandesh Yatra programme in Dharmavaram, located in Sri Sathya Sai district of Andhra Pradesh. ... read..


BJP's Shehzad Poonawalla slams MP for smoking e-cigarette in Parliament, demands action from TMC
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 5:48:45 PM IST
After BJP MP Anurag Thakur accused a Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP of "smoking" an e-cigarette inside the Parliament, BJP National Spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla, on Thursday, demanded that TMC take action against the MP who "lowered the dignity" of the Ho ... read..


ECI extends SIR deadline for 5 States, 1 UT
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 5:48:44 PM IST
After Kerala, the Election Commission of India, on Thursday, extended the deadlines for Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in five States and one Union Territory. ... read..


"In Gujarat, we are not just watching AI revolution, we are building it": Dy CM Harsh Sanghavi
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | December 11, 2025 5:48:28 PM IST
Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi on Thursday said that the State is not just "watching AI revolution but building it" and highlighted the role of AI in public safety and governance. ... read..


Maharashtra: Leopard's jaws can't quell 5-year-old's will to live!
Pune (Maharashtra) | December 11, 2025 5:18:40 PM IST
A 5-year-old boy named Nimish from Maharashtra, India, is a true fighter. He miraculously survived a leopard attack that left him with severe injuries, including deep wounds on his head, face, and ears. ... read..


Arunachal Pradesh: 21 construction workers from Assam feared dead as minitruck plunges into deep gorge
Guwahati (Assam) | December 11, 2025 5:18:29 PM IST
At least 21 people hailing from Assam's Tinsukia district are feared dead in an accident in Arunachal Pradesh's Anjaw district, officials said. ... read..


Tamil Nadu: TVK declares Vijay as CM candidate for 2026 polls, invites parties for alliance under his leadership
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 11, 2025 4:48:43 PM IST
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) on Thursday passed a resolution declaring its party chief, Vijay, as the Chief Ministerial candidate and inviting parties willing to support his leadership to join an alliance for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. ... read..


Uttarakhand CM Dhami attends ceremonial parade of Provincial Guard on Foundation Day
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | December 11, 2025 4:48:41 PM IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday attended the ceremonial parade organised on the occasion of the Foundation Day of the Provincial Guard (PRD) at the Directorate of Youth Welfare and Provincial Guard premises located in Nanurkheda ... read..


J-K: LG Manoj Sinha hands over appointment letters to 41 NoKs of victims of terrorism
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 11, 2025 4:48:39 PM IST
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday handed over appointment letters to 41 Next of Kins (NoKs) of victims of terrorism of Jammu Division. ... read..


Delhi Court reserves verdict in bail plea of Luthra brothers even as they await deportation
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 4:18:45 PM IST
The Rohini court has reserved the order on the anticipatory bail pleas of Gaurav and Saurav Luthra. It is expected that the court will pronounce the order at 5:30 pm on Thursday. ... read..


J-K: Governor Manoj Sinha gives appointment letters to NOKs of terrorist attacks
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 11, 2025 4:18:44 PM IST
J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha announced that they are reopening the investigations into old and buried cases related to Pakistan-sponsored terrorist acts against civilians. He states that the families of the deceased have been waiting for a long ... read..


Uttarakhand CM Dhami directs officials to tackle human-wildlife conflict, removes Pauri DFO
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | December 11, 2025 4:18:27 PM IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, during a review meeting of the Forest Department at the Secretariat, directed officials to ensure effective efforts at both the departmental and administrative levels to eliminate human-wildlife conflict. ... read..


IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers arrives at DGCA amid operational disruption issues
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 3:18:21 PM IST
IndiGo Chief Executive Officer Pieter Elbers arrived at the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Thursday for a meeting, amid the airline's ongoing efforts to address customer grievances and operational disruptions reported earlier this month. ... read..


"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..


Noida International Airport to give new impetus to the economy of Western UP
Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | December 11, 2025 3:18:06 PM IST
Noida International Airport (NIA) is set to become a prime example of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's strong leadership and visionary thinking. This world-class greenfield airport will not only provide a new direction for Delhi-NCR's global connectivity ... 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..


Birch-Goa partner Ajay Gupta sent to 7-day police custody in club fire case
Panaji (Goa) | December 11, 2025 2:48:49 PM IST
Goa Police on Thursday produced accused Ajay Gupta, one of the partners of Birch by Romeo Lane, before the Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) Court in Mapusa in connection with the Goa nightclub fire tragedy. The court has remanded him to seven days o ... read..


ED raids 40 places in four states in ISIS-linked money laundering probe
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 2:48:39 PM IST
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday carried out searches at 40 locations across several states in connection with a money laundering probe linked to an alleged ISIS-inspired radical module. ... read..


Union Minister Pralhad Joshi arrives at Parliament in Hydrogen-powered car
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 2:48:37 PM IST
In an eye-catching moment, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Thursday reached the Parliament driving a car, powered by Hydrogen. ... 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..


"Unconstitutional": TKS Elangovan objects to Centre's involvement in Madras HC judge impeachment
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 11, 2025 2:19:01 PM IST
DMK leader TKS Elangovan on Thursday criticised the alleged involvement of the Central government in the impeachment motion initiated against Madras High Court Judge GR Swaminathan, terming it "unconstitutional" and asserting that the matter squarely fall ... read..


Gujarat Chief Minister Patel's decision to declare 11 more developing talukas
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | December 11, 2025 2:19:00 PM IST
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has decided to declare 11 additional talukas in the state as developing talukas, said the release. ... read..


"Operated restaurant without license," Goa Police strengthen case to deport Luthra brothers from Thailand
Bangkok | December 11, 2025 2:18:58 PM IST
The Goa Police is strengthening its case to secure the deportation of the owners of Birch in Aprora, the scene of a devastating fire on December 6 that killed 25. ... 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..


Congress MP Rajiv Shukla slams Amit Shah's remarks, says "BJP dreams of Nehrus-Gandhis even in sleep"
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 1:48:25 PM IST
Congress MP Rajiv Shukla on Thursday strongly criticised Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks made during his address in Parliament on electoral reforms, alleging that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) remains fixated on the Nehru-Gandhi family even aft ... read..


Mumbai Airport achieves Level 5 of Airport Carbon Accreditation, strengthening net zero commitment
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 11, 2025 1:48:27 PM IST
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) operated by Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL), has been awarded Level 5 accreditation under the Airport Carbon Accreditation programme, the highest recognition within the globally recogni ... read..


J-K: Cold wave continues in Kashmir Valley, temperature dips below zero
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 11, 2025 1:48:15 PM IST
As the temperature drops to sub-zero in Kashmir Valley amidst a continuing cold wave, the the locals have started using thicker, warmer garments to stay comfortable and adopting morning fitness routines to maintain their daily routines. ... read..


"Delhi is choking, Beijing-style clean air plan needed": Manickam Tagore in Lok Sabha
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 1:48:13 PM IST
On the ninth day of the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament, Congress MP Manickam Tagore called for a Beijing-style clean air plan to tackle Delhi's severe pollution, warning that millions are at risk from the deteriorating air quality. ... 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..


Birch-Goa partner Ajay Gupta produced in Goa court in nightclub fire case
Panaji (Goa) | December 11, 2025 1:48:03 PM IST
In connection with the tragic Goa nightclub fire, the sixth accused, Ajay Gupta, was produced in the Goa court by the police on Thursday. ... read..


Budgam police books homestay owner for concealing stay of foreign national
Budgam (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 11, 2025 1:48:01 PM IST
During routine inspections of hotels, guest houses, and homestays carried out by the Police Party of Police Post Humhama, Police Station Budgam, a serious violation was detected at Homestay/Guest House Rose Cottage, Friends Enclave, Humhama. ... 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..


Giriraj Singh slams Rahul Gandhi, says Congress leader follows "hit -and-run" politics
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 1:19:17 PM IST
Union Minister Giriraj Singh slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday over his conduct amid Union Home Minister Amit Shah's speech on electoral reforms. Singh's remarks come a day after a heated exchange between Shah and the Leader of Opposition, ... read..


VGRC to highlight Gujarat's seaweed success; Kutch achieves 14-tonne production in 2023-24
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | December 11, 2025 1:19:10 PM IST
The Government of Gujarat has announced the second edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) for the Kutch and Saurashtra region. The conference will be held in Rajkot from 10 to 12 January 2026, alongside the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Exhi ... 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..


Tripura students shine in talent and creativity: CM Dr Manik Saha
Agartala (Tripura) | December 11, 2025 1:18:55 PM IST
Tripura Chief Minister Prof Dr Manik Saha on Thursday said that the children of the state are no less than those of other states in terms of talent and creativity. He said that they have made Tripura shine by securing significant positions in various fiel ... read..


"How can there be 'chori' when there were ballots?...": Karnataka Dy CM Shivakumar on Amit Shah's remarks
Belagavi (Karnataka) | December 11, 2025 1:18:47 PM IST
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday refuted Union Home Minister Amit Shah's claims in Parliament on 'vote chori' during Jawaharlal Nehru's time, saying that Shah should have basic knowledge on the subject, further underlining that th ... read..


"Keep the button pressed until sound goes off": Shama Mohamed flags 'no VVPATs' during Kerala local body polls
Kannur (Kerala) | December 11, 2025 12:48:48 PM IST
Congress leader Shama Mohamed on Thursday cast her vote for the Kerala local body elections at the Government UP School Muzhathadam in Kannur, polling station number 001. ... 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..


"When I asked him, he did not answer directly," Rahul Gandhi takes on Amit Shah for his speech on election reform
Politics | December 11, 2025 12:48:39 PM IST
New Delhi [India], December 11 (ANI)": Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi continued his attck on Home Minister Amit Shah after the later lambasted the Congress party in his speech during the election reform debate in the Lok Sabha. ... 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..


Strengthening human rights requires strong democratic pillars: Tripura CM Manik Saha
Agartala (Tripura) | December 11, 2025 12:48:33 PM IST
Chief Minister Manik Saha said that to strengthen human rights in the country, it is essential that all four pillars of democracy, the Legislature, Executive, Judiciary, and Media, continue to grow stronger and more accountable. He also praised Prime Mini ... read..


UP: Three killed, 13 injured in car-tractor collision near Ayodhya
Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | December 11, 2025 12:48:31 PM IST
Three people were killed and 13 others injured in a collision between a car and a tractor near Bhadarsa-Kalyna, close to Ayodhya, early Thursday morning, officials said. ... read..


'The Officers' IAS/JKAS Institute inaugurated in Rajouri to boost local aspirants
Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 11, 2025 12:48:28 PM IST
In a significant step for educational development in Jammu and Kashmir's Pir Panjal region, a dedicated civil services coaching centre, "The Officers' IAS/JKAS Coaching Institute," was inaugurated in Rajouri. ... 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..


2 arrested in MP for obscene acts on temple premises after viral video
Guna (Madhya Pradesh) | December 11, 2025 12:18:28 PM IST
After a video went viral online from Guna, MP, showing a man and woman engaging in obscene acts on the Bhais Bhuja Devi temple area, the police have arrested the two and filed an FIR. The Thana Bajrangarh police team acted promptly upon being made aware o ... read..


"No tussle for CM post, everything clear": Congress MLC Yatindra Siddaramaiah on Karnataka leadership
Belagavi (Karnatka) | December 11, 2025 12:18:27 PM IST
Congress MLC Yatindra Siddaramaiah on Thursday dismissed speculation of any internal tussle over the Chief Minister's post in Karnataka, asserting that the party high command has made it clear that there will be no change in the state's leadership "as of ... 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..


Birch-Goa owners the Luthra brothers detained in Thailand, to be deported to India
Bangkok | December 11, 2025 2:18:51 PM IST
The Luthra brothers, Gaurav Luthra and Saurabh Luthra, wanted in connection with the tragic fire at Goa's Birch Hotel, have been detained in Thailand and are expected to be deported to India shortly, sources said on Thursday. ... read..


UP CM Yogi addresses public concerns at Gorakhnath temple during "janta darshan"
Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) | December 11, 2025 11:18:32 AM IST
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath on Thursday participated in a 'Janta Darshan' at the Gorakhnath temple. During the visit, he met with local residents and learned about their grievances and needs. ... 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..


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..


"UDF will sweep...": Indian Union Muslim League Gen Secy Kunhalikutty on Kerala local body polls
Kannur (Kerala) | December 11, 2025 10:49:12 AM IST
Voters in Kerala exercised their franchise in the second phase of local body elections on Thursday. People were seen in large numbers casting votes in Malappuram Municipality Ward 37. ... read..


"Situation in Malkangiri has calmed down": Odisha Minister Nityananda Gond
Bhubaneswar, Odisha | December 11, 2025 10:49:00 AM IST
Odisha Minister Nityananda Gond on Wednesday said that the situation in Malkangiri district has now calmed down following reports of violence after a headless body of a woman was discovered in the Potteru river. ... read..


Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan casts vote for Kerala Local Body elections
Kannur (Kerala) | December 11, 2025 10:48:58 AM IST
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday exercised his franchise in the ongoing Kerala local body elections at Cherikkal Junior Basic School in Kannur, during the second phase of polling. ... read..


Whenever Rahul Gandhi goes abroad, he belittles image of India, says BJP Spokesperson NV Subhash
Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 11, 2025 10:48:55 AM IST
The Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) Spokesperson, NV Subhash on Thursday mocked Leader of Opposition and Congress MP, Rahul Gandhi ahead of his scheduled Germany visit, saying that unlike many leaders of opposition, he belittles the image of Indian democracy, ... read..


IndiGo cancellations continue at Ahmedabad Airport, 18 flights cancelled
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | December 11, 2025 10:48:51 AM IST
IndiGo flight delays and cancellations continued to affect passengers at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad on Thursday, with 18 flights cancelled till 08:00 hours, including nine arrivals and nine departures. ... read..


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