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'Leadership' tussle continues in Karnataka Congress, Siddaramiah and DK Shivkumar continue pitch for top post
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | December 8, 2025 9:48:21 PM IST
The leadership tussle in Karnataka has become unstoppable as Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar is holding continued meetings with MLAs, including Ministers HC Mahadevappa and Satish Jarakiholi, to garner support. ... read..


"Things almost back to normal...": Civil Aviation Secretary on disruptions caused by IndiGo's operational crisis, flight cancellations
New Delhi | December 8, 2025 10:48:02 PM IST
Things are almost back to normal after the disruptions caused by the recent IndiGo operational crisis and the government coordinated efforts at various tiers, including airports, amid problems faced by passengers, Civil Aviation Secretary Samir Kumar Sin ... read..


PM Modi lauds NDA's 'New Energy' after Bihar poll sweep, meets state MPs in Parliament
New Delhi | December 8, 2025 9:48:15 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said he was "filled with new energy" after interacting with Bihar's NDA MPs in Parliament, days after the alliance's sweeping victory in the state assembly elections. ... read..


Global business leaders giving us signals, they would like to invest in state: Telangana Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy
Rangareddy (Telangana) | December 8, 2025 9:48:13 PM IST
Telangana Irrigation Minister Capt. N Uttam Kumar Reddy anticipated that the Telangana Rising Global Summit 2025 would become a huge success, and many global business leaders have given positive signals that they would like to invest in Hyderabad and in T ... read..


SC continues stay on Allahabad HC's 'breast-grabbing not amounting to rape' order, directs accused to be tried on rape-charges
New Delhi | December 8, 2025 9:48:12 PM IST
The Supreme Court has ordered that the Allahabad High Court's ruling which observed that acts like grabbing a woman's breast, breaking her pyjama-string and dragging her underneath the culvert are insufficient to charge the accused under provisions pertai ... read..


Puducherry Police caps TVK rally at 5,000; strict protocols issued ahead of Vijay's public address
Puducherry | December 8, 2025 9:48:26 PM IST
A day ahead of the much-anticipated public meeting of the Tamil Nadu Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) in Uppalam, Puducherry, authorities have issued stringent regulations to ensure crowd control and public safety. ... read..


'India a part of our journey for 70 years': Pratt and Whitney President Shane Eddy
New Delhi | December 8, 2025 9:17:52 PM IST
President of Pratt and Whitney, Shane Eddy, on Monday hailed the firm's 70-year partnership with India, saying 500 of the nation's aircraft are powered by their engines. ... read..


"Good Concept for a young state": Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar on Telangana Rising Global Summit 2025
Rangareddy (Telangana) | December 8, 2025 9:17:47 PM IST
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, who attended the Telangana Rising Global Summit 2025 on Monday, said it is a good concept for a young state like Telangana and wished them well. ... read..


Goa's Arpora club owners fled to Phuket after fire incident: Police
Panaji (Goa) | December 8, 2025 9:17:45 PM IST
The club owners and accused in the Goa club fire case, Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra, fled to Phuket in Thailand soon after the incident, the Goa police said in a press note on Monday. ... read..


Delhi Jal Board 'scam': ED files chargesheet against ex-Delhi Minister Satyendar Jain, 13 others
New Delhi | December 8, 2025 8:48:23 PM IST
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a Prosecution Complaint or chargesheet against former Delhi Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Satyendar Jain and 13 others in a Rs 17.70 crore money laundering case in connection with an alleged corruptio ... read..


Vande Mataram to be discussed in next Maharashtra Assembly session: CM Fadnavis
Nagpur (Maharashtra) | December 8, 2025 8:48:18 PM IST
Following a debate on the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram in the Parliament, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday said that the state assembly will also discuss the national song in the next session. ... read..


Court sends Chaitanyanand Saraswati to one day police custody in fake number plate case
New Delhi | December 8, 2025 8:48:16 PM IST
Patiala House Court on Monday granted one day custody of Chaitanyanand Saraswati to the Delhi police in a fake number plate case. He was formally arrested by the Delhi police while he was under judicial custody in a molestation case. ... read..


Goa Club Fire: Inquiry committee visits damaged site
Panjim (Goa) | December 8, 2025 8:18:02 PM IST
A high-level inquiry committee on Monday visited the restaurant-cum-club in Goa's Arpora, where a devastating fire claimed the lives of 25 people. ... read..


"What Modi Ji has done is good": Great-grandson of Bankim Chandra Chatterjee on Vande Mataram
Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 8, 2025 8:18:01 PM IST
On the celebration of the 150th anniversary of 'Vande Mataram' by the central government, Sajal Chattopadhyay, great-grandson of Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that this should have happened a l ... read..


Dakshina Mara Nadar Sangam protests YouTuber's remarks against Kamaraj
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 8, 2025 8:17:53 PM IST
The Dakshina Mara Nadar Sangam on Monday said that they will undertake a protest demanding the arrest of YouTuber Mukhtar Ahmed A for allegedly making derogatory remarks about the Chief Minister of the then Madras Province, K Kamaraj and also about the Na ... read..


"If comments made when temples are built, arrogance will be exposed": Acharya Dhirendra Krishna Shastri on foundation of Babri masjid by former TMC MLA
By Ujjwal Roy

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 8, 2025 8:17:52 PM IST
Bageshwar Dham Sarkar Acharya Dhirendra Krishna Shastri has said that over five lakh people recited the Gita simultaneously in Kolkata on Sunday, and the enthusiasm and surge of faith were as if the Maha Kumbh Mela had taken place. ... read..


Delhi HC directs government to consider Belgian citizen's application for Exit visa
New Delhi | December 8, 2025 7:48:07 PM IST
The Delhi High Court on Monday directed the Central Government to consider the application of a Belgian citizen and academician, Wim Evert K. Lauwaert, who is seeking an exit visa. ... read..


PIL filed in Delhi High Court flags systemic failures behind IndiGo flight disruptions
New Delhi | December 8, 2025 7:48:05 PM IST
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Delhi High Court, highlighting widespread and systemic irregularities in IndiGo Airlines' operations that have led to extensive flight cancellations and severe passenger hardship across the coun ... read..


Rajya Sabha MP Kartikeya Sharma lauds Health Security se National Security Cess Bill, says crucial for fight against cancer
New Delhi | December 8, 2025 7:47:58 PM IST
Rajya Sabha MP Kartikeya Sharma on Monday supported the Health Security se National Security Cess Bill, saying that the current state of the country's public health indicators demands such a bold and adequate financial step, a press release said. ... read..


MP: CM Mohan Yadav holds review meeting of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Department in Khajuraho
Chhatarpur (Madhya Pradesh) | December 8, 2025 7:18:23 PM IST
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday reviewed the functioning of the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Department in Khajuraho, Chhatarpur district. ... read..


Gandhinagar: CM Bhupendra Patel chairs second meeting of GRIT Governing Body
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | December 8, 2025 7:18:21 PM IST
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel chaired the second meeting of the Gujarat Rajya Institution for Transformation (GRIT) Governing Body. During the meeting, he stated that GRIT is set to play a pivotal role in advancing the roadmaps for Viksit Gujarat @2047 a ... read..


IndiGo cancels 143 flights at Delhi Airport, including 83 departures and 60 arrivals
New Delhi | December 8, 2025 7:18:19 PM IST
Air travel across the country experienced massive disruptions on Monday, with widespread cancellations by IndiGo throwing operations at major airports into disarray. At Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, 83 departures and 60 arrivals, a total of ... read..


Delhi HC directs e-commerce platforms to act on NTR Jr's identity-misuse grievance
New Delhi | December 8, 2025 7:18:17 PM IST
The Delhi High Court has directed e-commerce platforms and social media intermediaries to respond to a complaint filed by actor NTR Jr, who alleged widespread misuse of his identity across digital platforms. ... read..


Pakistan Army-backed terror attacks hinder normal ties: New NCERT Class VII book
New Delhi | December 8, 2025 7:18:15 PM IST
NCERT's new Class VII Social Science book has introduced a chapter on India's neighbours, noting that Pakistan Army-backed terror attacks have hindered India-Pak normal ties. ... read..


How long does CM Stalin think he, his associates can escape? EPS after probe agency ED accuses TN minister of corruption
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 8, 2025 6:48:29 PM IST
Following the Enforcement Directorate's allegation against Tamil Nadu Minister KN Nehru of corruption, AIADMK General Secretary and Leader of the Opposition Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) asked how long Chief Minister MK Stalin thinks he and his associates ... read..


Arvind Kejriwal slams Gujarat govt over action against farmers, claims AAP emerging as 'real alternative'
Politics | December 8, 2025 6:48:27 PM IST
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener Arvind Kejriwal on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Gujarat government, accusing it of suppressing farmers through police action and falsely implicating them in cases. ... read..


Kerala actor assault case: Congress leader Satheesan calls for stronger systems to protect women
Kochi (Kerala) | December 8, 2025 6:48:23 PM IST
Leader of Opposition in Kerala Assembly VD Satheesan on Monday hailed the court verdict convicting six accused in the 2017 actress abduction and assault case as a major relief and urged for stronger systems to enhance women's safety in Kerala. ... read..


Army introduces bio-diesel into fuel supply chain, major step towards green logistics
New Delhi | December 8, 2025 6:48:16 PM IST
In a significant stride towards promoting clean energy and supporting the Government of India's green initiatives, the Indian Army today formally introduced Bio-Diesel into its fuel supply chain. ... read..


BJP MPs not raising farmers' issues in Parliament: DK Shivakumar
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | December 8, 2025 6:48:13 PM IST
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Monday said it was the Centre's responsibility to offer a solution, stating that the state government had taken 'costly' steps to address issues faced by sugarcane and maize farmers. ... read..


"National song not given equal space, marginalised": Rajnath Singh slams Congress in Parliament
New Delhi | December 8, 2025 6:18:23 PM IST
After Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address in Parliament on Monday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched a strong attack against the Congress in Parliament, alleging "fragmentation" of Vande Mataram and appeasement politics. ... read..


"Timely steps appear to have been taken": SC refuses to entertain two pleas filed over IndiGo flight cancellations
New Delhi | December 8, 2025 6:18:14 PM IST
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain two separate pleas seeking urgent hearing in the recent delays and cancellations of hundreds of IndiGo flights, leading to a chaotic situation among air passengers across multiple airports in the country. ... read..


SC seeks Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's response to plea challenging 2023 Assembly poll victory
New Delhi | December 8, 2025 6:18:08 PM IST
The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah seeking his response to a plea challenging his victory from Varuna constituency in the 2023 State legislative assembly elections, alleging that the same was based on illega ... read..


"You are for elections, we are for the country": Priyanka Gandhi slams BJP in discussion on Vande Mataram
New Delhi | December 8, 2025 6:18:06 PM IST
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday took potshots at the BJP during the discussion in Lok Sabha on 150 years of Vande Mataram, saying the National Song "has always been dear to us, has always been sacred to us, and will always remain sacred to ... read..


YSRCP accuses Andhra govt of "stealing livelihoods", demands immediate release of Rs 381 crore pending MGNREGA wages
Tadepalli (Andhra Pradesh) | December 8, 2025 5:18:17 PM IST
The YSR Congress Party launched a fierce attack on the Andhra Pradesh coalition government on Monday, alleging that it has "brutally sabotaged the livelihoods of the poor" by withholding MGNREGA payments and arbitrarily deleting lakhs of job cards across ... read..


'Congress afraid to discuss Vande Mataram': Anurag Thakur slams Rahul, Priyanka in Parliament
New Delhi | December 8, 2025 4:47:55 PM IST
BJP MP Anurag Thakur on Monday criticised Congress MPs Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for not attending Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address in the Lok Sabha, saying the Gandhi family is afraid to discuss Vande Mataram. ... read..


'LK Advani applauded Jinnah...': Jairam Ramesh hits back at PM Modi for criticising Nehru over Vande Mataram
New Delhi | December 8, 2025 4:47:53 PM IST
Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Monday hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his remarks against former PM Jawaharlal Nehru during the Parliamentary debate over the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram, calling him the "master of distortion". ... read..


"Creation of a new history:" BJP MP Dinesh Sharma on 'Vande Mataram debate in the parliament
New Delhi | December 8, 2025 4:18:29 PM IST
BJP MP Dinesh Sharma on Monday praised the initiative of holding a debate on 150 years of Vande Mataram during the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament stating that the discussion will "undoubtedly witness a formation of a new history in the country. ... read..


NIA court extends custody of 4 accused for 4 days in Delhi Blast case
New Delhi | December 8, 2025 4:18:22 PM IST
Special NIA court at Patiala House Court on Monday extended the custody for four days of Delhi blast accused Dr Muzammil Shakeel Ganai of Pulwama (J-K), Dr Adeel Ahmed Rather of Anantnag (J-K), Dr Shaheen Saeed of Lucknow (UP), and Mufti Irfan Ahmad Wagay ... read..


Uttarakhand CM Dhami expresses condolences after demise of five people from the state in Goa nightclub fire
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | December 8, 2025 4:18:21 PM IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed his grief following the demise of five people from the state in the devastating fire at a restaurant-cum-club in North Goa's Arpora that claimed 25 lives. ... read..


Gujarat launches smart blue Harbours to boost fisheries, food security, and coastal economy
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | December 8, 2025 3:48:30 PM IST
Fishing Harbours on Monday serve not merely as physical infrastructure but as strategic gateways to economic and community prosperity. Gujarat's leadership in building ecologically resilient, economically robust, and socially inclusive Blue Harbours will ... read..


"BJP say that they don't appreciate Netaji, then who do they appreciate?": Mamata Banerjee on Vande Mataram debate
Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 8, 2025 3:18:46 PM IST
Questioning the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over its stance on not appreciating freedom fighters, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday weighed in on the ongoing Vande Mataram debate in Parliament and asked "who does the BJP actually appre ... read..


IndiGo officials set up crisis group to restore full operations, expedite refunds and baggage return
New Delhi | December 8, 2025 3:18:45 PM IST
IndiGo officials on Monday said a Crisis Management Group (CMG), set up on December 4, is meeting daily to monitor the ongoing disruption. ... read..


"BJP wants to own everything," says Akhilesh Yadav during Vande Mataram debate in Lok Sabha
New Delhi | December 8, 2025 3:18:38 PM IST
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday launched a sharp attack on the BJP during the Lok Sabha's special discussion on the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram, accusing the ruling party of trying to "own everything and make their own for political ... read..


BSF busts cross-border narco network, seizes 6.6 kg heroin, opium, drone with pistol parts
Amritsar (Punjab) | December 8, 2025 3:18:37 PM IST
In a decisive blow to cross-border narco-smuggling, the Border Security Force (BSF) carried out multiple successful operations along the Punjab border, seizing a major consignment of heroin, opium, and a drone equipped with pistol parts. ... read..


"IndiGo management is crooked, government to blame": Sena UBT MP Arvind Sawant
New Delhi | December 8, 2025 3:18:28 PM IST
Sena UBT MP Arvind Sawant on Monday criticized IndiGo's management over recent flight cancellations, calling their practices "crooked" and accusing the airline of misleading passengers. ... read..


Jairam Ramesh flags serious concerns over NTA, NAAC as parliamentary panel releases major higher education report
New Delhi | December 8, 2025 3:18:23 PM IST
Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Monday highlighted significant concerns raised by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, which released its 371st report on the autonomous bodies under the Higher Education Department. ... read..


"Hawaii slippers flying at officials:" Minister Priyank Kharge on IndiGo flight cancellation
Belagavi (Karnataka) | December 8, 2025 3:18:22 PM IST
Karnataka Rural Development Minister Priyank Kharge took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the mass cancellation of IndiGo flights across India, which triggered operational disruptions and widespread anger among passengers. ... read..


Over 500 sanitary workers protest in Saidapet, demand COVID incentives and pay hike in Chennai
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 8, 2025 3:18:12 PM IST
More than 500 Sanitary workers from various districts protested in Chennai's Saidapet today, raising several demands, including incentives for work done during the COVID pandemic, Salary hike, and more. The protest was led by the Tamil Nadu Rural Developm ... read..


"No compromise on safety": Aviation Minister Naidu on IndiGo crisis in Rajya Sabha
New Delhi | December 8, 2025 2:48:28 PM IST
Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu on Monday addressed the ongoing IndiGo crisis in the Rajya Sabha, saying the issues faced by passengers were linked to the airline's internal crew rostering and operational planning, and not the Airc ... read..


Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announces major allowance hike for Home Guards at Foundation Day event in Delhradun
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | December 8, 2025 2:48:26 PM IST
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in the Home Guards Foundation Day programme held on Monday at Nanurkheda, Dehradun, where he inspected the ceremonial parade. On this occasion, the Chief Minister also released the Home Guards and Civil Defe ... read..


"First Nehru, now Rahul Gandhi disregarded 'Vande Mataram'": PM Modi targets Congress in Parliament
New Delhi | December 8, 2025 2:48:23 PM IST
Attacking the Congress party over disrespecting the national song 'Vande Mataram', Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday criticised Rahul Gandhi for his absence during discussions in Parliament, asserting that the Congress compromised on the national son ... read..


Kerala government to appeal against trial court judgement in 2017 actress assault case, says Law Minister P Rajeev
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | December 8, 2025 2:48:16 PM IST
The Kerala Government has decided to appeal against the trial court's judgment in the 2017 actress rape and abduction case, which acquitted Malayalam actor Dileep of all charges in the matter. ... read..


Bihar NDA MPs met PM Modi; thanked him for poll mandate: RLSP MP Upendra Kushwaha
New Delhi | December 8, 2025 2:48:14 PM IST
After meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the national capital on Monday, RLSP MP Upendra Kushwaha said that Bihar NDA MPs had called on the Prime Minister to formally convey their gratitude for the alliance's sweeping mandate in the recent Bihar Asse ... read..


Indian Navy conducts operational demonstration at Porbandar as part of Navy Week 2025
Porbandar (Gujarat) | December 8, 2025 2:48:09 PM IST
The Indian Navy conducted a grand Operational Demonstration at Porbandar as part of Navy Week 2025, showcasing the service's multidimensional capabilities to citizens, dignitaries, and students of Gujarat. ... read..


"Rahul, Priyanka skipped debate because of the sense of guilt": Sambit Patra says PM exposed Congress on Vande Mataram
New Delhi | December 8, 2025 2:48:08 PM IST
Amid an intense debate in the Lok Sabha during the Winter Session over Vande Mataram, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Sambit Patra on Monday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had "exposed the Congress party's betrayal" of the national song during his ... read..


"Even those wearing shoes can't afford tickets": Akhilesh Yadav targets govt over widespread disruptions in IndiGo's operations
New Delhi | December 8, 2025 2:18:40 PM IST
Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday hit out at the Centre over soaring airfares and widespread disruptions in IndiGo's operations, alleging that the government had failed to ensure affordable air travel for the common citizen. ... read..


Arpora Nightclub Fire: Goa Vigilance suspends Fisheries Director, Panchayat officials
Panaji (Goa) | December 8, 2025 2:18:34 PM IST
In the aftermath of the deadly Arpora restaurant fire that claimed 25 lives, Goa authorities have suspended Shamila Monteiro, Director of Fisheries and former Member Secretary of the Goa State Pollution Control Board, citing regulatory lapses, said the of ... read..


Fifth arrest made in Goa Club fire; search for owners intensifies
Panjim (Goa) | December 8, 2025 2:18:29 PM IST
Goa Police on Monday announced the arrest of a fifth individual in connection with the devastating fire at a restaurant-cum-club in North Goa's Arpora that claimed 25 lives. ... read..


Ernakulam Sessions Court finds six accused guilty in 2017 actress assault case
Kochi (Kerala) | December 8, 2025 2:18:21 PM IST
Ernakulam Sessions Court on Monday found six accused guilty in the 2017 actress rape and abduction case on charges of rape, conspiracy, abduction, and other offences. ... read..


"PM takes Nehru's name in every debate," Gaurav Gogoi criticises government as house debates Vande Mataram
New Delhi | December 8, 2025 2:48:19 PM IST
As the Lok Sabha debated Vande Matram, Congress Deputy leader Gaurav Gogoi criticised PM Modi alleging that the PM used Pandit Nehru's name in most of his speeches, and that it was the Congress that had given importance to Vande Mataram. ... read..


PM Modi likely to host special dinner for all NDA MPs on December 11
New Delhi | December 8, 2025 2:18:16 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to host a special dinner for all National Democratic Alliance (NDA) MPs on December 11 as part of efforts to strengthen coordination, enhance engagement and streamline floor strategy during the ongoing Winter Session ... read..


Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar arrives at RIG Airport in Hyderabad to participate in Telangana Rising Global summit
Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 8, 2025 1:48:41 PM IST
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar arrived at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to attend the Telangana Rising Global Summit 2025, being held at Future City, Meerkhanpet in Hyderabad. ... read..


Family of Delhi tourists killed in Goa Club fire mourn loss of loved ones
New Delhi | December 8, 2025 1:48:34 PM IST
At least 25 people lost their lives in a tragic fire that broke out in a nightclub in Goa in the early hours of Sunday. Among the deceased are four members of the same family from Karawal Nagar in Northeast Delhi, including Vinod Kumar, his daughter-in-la ... read..


"Nehru was against this song": Shehzad Poonawalla says Rahul Gandhi must apologise amid ongoing Vande Mataram discussion
New Delhi | December 8, 2025 1:48:32 PM IST
As the Lok Sabha is holding a special discussion on the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram, BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla launched a sharp attack on the Congress, urging Rahul Gandhi to apologise for what he termed as "historical wrongs" committed by his ... read..


"Youth will better understand importance of national song": Chirag Paswan on 'Vande Mataram' discussion in Parliament
New Delhi | December 8, 2025 1:48:27 PM IST
Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Monday highlighted the significance of commemorating 150 years of Vande Mataram, saying that the "youth will better understand the importance of this national song" that "ignited patriotic feelings among all freedom fighter ... read..


22-year-old stabbed to death in Delhi's Shakarpur, Probe On
New Delhi | December 8, 2025 1:48:24 PM IST
A young man was stabbed to death in East Delhi's Shakarpur area on Sunday evening, prompting a full-scale police investigation. The incident took place on December 7 at around 5:28 PM, when a PCR call alerted authorities about a stabbing incident near Ram ... read..


Kerala: Retd IPS officer B Sandhya on actor Dileep acquitted in 2017 actor assault case
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | December 8, 2025 1:48:17 PM IST
Following Kerala court's aquittal on Monday of actor Dileep in the 2017 actress abduction and assault case, retired IPS officer B Sandhya who led the Special Investigation Team (SIT) that first arrested the Malayalam actor said that the courage to pursue ... read..


"Vande Mataram is a modern avatar of our great cultural legacy": PM Modi
New Delhi | December 8, 2025 1:48:10 PM IST
Asserting that 'Vande Mataram' was not just a mantra for political independence, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that it is a modern avatar of our great cultural legacy on the occasion of Vande Mataram completing 150 years. ... read..


Kangana Ranaut calls Vande Mataram a 'spark of freedom struggle' as Lok Sabha holds special debate
New Delhi | December 8, 2025 1:48:06 PM IST
As the Lok Sabha is holding a special debate on Vande Mataram today, BJP MP Kangana Ranaut said it is a "matter of pride" that the national song, one she described as a spark that fuelled the freedom movement, was finally receiving its due recognition. Sh ... read..


"Vande Mataram is a mantra, a slogan that gave energy, inspiration": PM Modi in Parliament
New Delhi | December 8, 2025 1:17:49 PM IST
On the Sixth day of the Parliament Winter Session, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed 'Vande Mataram' as a "powerful mantra" and slogan that energised and "inspired India's freedom movement" and said that the "government aims to restore its glory for fut ... read..


"RSS, BJP don't have the right to speak on Vande Mataram": Manickam Tagore
New Delhi | December 8, 2025 12:48:21 PM IST
Ahead of a special discussion in Parliament on the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram, Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Monday said that the RSS and the BJP "do not have the right" to speak on Vande Mataram, alleging that the organisations had no role in In ... read..


Goa Nightclub Fire: Families in Jharkhand drown in grief as victims' coffins return home
Ranchi (Jharkhand) | December 8, 2025 12:48:14 PM IST
In a heartbreaking incident, a gas cylinder blast at a popular nightclub in Goa in the early hours of Sunday, claimed 25 lives, leaving families across states devastated. ... read..


'Right time to discuss about the informer': Rajiv Rai demands discussion on 'British-era informers' during special Vande Mataram debate
New Delhi | December 8, 2025 12:48:10 PM IST
Ahead of the special discussion in Parliament on the 150th anniversary of the national song Vande Mataram, Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Rajiv Rai called for exposing those who allegedly sided with the British during the freedom struggle. Speaking to ANI outsid ... read..


NDA Parliamentary Party meeting to be held on Tuesday
New Delhi | December 8, 2025 12:48:07 PM IST
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Parliamentary Party will hold a meeting on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 9:30 AM, according to an official notice issued by the BJP Parliamentary Party office. The meeting will take place at the G.M.C. Balayogi Audit ... read..


Kerala court acquits actor Dileep of all charges in 2017 actress assault case
Kochi (Kerala) | December 8, 2025 12:18:20 PM IST
A Kerala trial court on Monday aquitted proiminent Malayalam actor Dileep in the 2017 actress rape and abduction case. The court had earlier reserved the judgement for December 12. ... read..


"Deeply shaken by tragic loss": Birch Club owner Saurabh Luthra's says he is 'profoundly grieved' by fire incident
Panaji (Goa) | December 8, 2025 12:18:21 PM IST
A day after a devastating fire at Birch By Romeo Lane in North Goa claimed at least 25 lives and left several others injured, the club's owner Saurabh Luthra on Monday expressed "profound grief" and assured full cooperation with authorities and families a ... read..


PIL filed in Delhi High Court seeking intervention in widespread IndiGo flight disruptions
New Delhi | December 8, 2025 12:18:15 PM IST
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Delhi High Court seeking urgent judicial intervention in the ongoing IndiGo crisis that has led to massive flight disruptions across the country. The petition calls for directions to both the Ce ... read..


"Must first learn to protect:" Andhra Pradesh Dy CM Pawan Kalyan speaks on Sanatan Dharma in Udupi
Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | December 8, 2025 12:18:08 PM IST
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, speaking at a temple gathering in Udupi, praised Sanatan Dharma and stressed that Hindus must first learn to protect the religion themselves and raise their voices so that no one dares to attack it. ... read..


Delhi: One dead, two injured after motorcycle-car collision in East Krishna Nagar
New Delhi | December 8, 2025 12:18:01 PM IST
One person died and two others were injured after a collision between a motorcycle and a car in East Krishna Nagar in the national capital, police said. ... read..


Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, 6 BJP ministers visit Golden Temple to offer prayers on 350th commemorations
Amritsar (Punjab) | December 8, 2025 12:18:00 PM IST
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, along with six BJP cabinet ministers, arrived in Amritsar on Monday to offer prayers at the Golden Temple, on the occasion of the 350th commemorations. Visuals from Amritsar's Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport s ... read..


Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi hopes for "comprehensive discussion" on Vande Mataram in Parliament
New Delhi | December 8, 2025 11:48:10 AM IST
Ahead of a special discussion in Parliament on the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Monday said she hopes for a comprehensive discussion on Vande Mataram in the Parliament. ... read..


US attorney for Air India AI171 victims flags compensation delays, technical concerns, families' trauma five months after crash
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | December 8, 2025 11:48:01 AM IST
The lead US attorney, Mike Andrews, representing families of victims in the Air India AI171 plane crash, on Monday raised serious concerns over delayed compensation, the psychological trauma endured by families, and key technical questions emerging from t ... read..


Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath addresses public grievances at 'Janta Darshan' in Lucknow
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 8, 2025 11:18:18 AM IST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday heard public grievances and reviewed applications during a 'Janta Darshan' held in Lucknow, where he met people from across the district and personally took note of their concerns. ... read..


"Big day for all Indians": Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde on 150 years of Vande Mataram discussion in Parliament
New Delhi | December 8, 2025 11:18:16 AM IST
The Parliament will hold a special discussion on 150 years of Vande Mataram on Monday, and Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde highlighted the significance of the event, describing it as a historic discussion under the Prime Minister's leadership and a big day f ... read..


4-month-old dragged away by wolves in Bahriach, search underway
Bahraich (Uttar Pradesh) | December 8, 2025 11:18:13 AM IST
A tragic incident unfolded early on Monday in Bahraich's Mallahan Purwa village, where a four-month-old infant was reportedly taken away by wolves. According to Bahraich Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Ram Singh Yadav, the incident was reported at around ... read..


"DMK will face arguments:" DMK MP Kathir Anand on Vande Mataram 150 years discussion in Parliament
New Delhi | December 8, 2025 11:18:03 AM IST
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam MP Kathir Anand on Monday said that his party will participate in the debate in Parliament on 150 years of Vande Mataram during the ongoing Winter Session and is prepared to face arguments on the matter. ... read..


MP CM Mohan Yadav flags off 10 new Canter buses at Panna National Park
Panna (Madhya Pradesh) | December 8, 2025 11:18:02 AM IST
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday morning flagged off 10 new canter buses from the Madla Gate of Panna National Park, enhancing safari facilities for tourists. ... read..


"PM Modi's policies fulfilled objectives of social justice": Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal
New Delhi | December 8, 2025 10:48:25 AM IST
Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Monday said that over the last 11 years, the policies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi have fulfilled their basic objectives in the field of social justice. ... read..


Former Babri Masjid litigant Iqbal Ansari files SIR form as Ayodhya rams up verification
Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | December 8, 2025 10:48:21 AM IST
A former litigant in the Babri Masjid case, Iqbal Ansari, has filed his SIR (Special Intensive Revision) form in Ayodhya, highlighting growing awareness among residents about the ongoing voter-verification exercise. Speaking to ANI, Ansari said that the p ... read..


J-K: Border Roads Organisation completes Bhawani Sethu bridge construction in Rajouri
Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 8, 2025 10:48:20 AM IST
The Border Roads Organisation has completed the construction of the Bhawani Sethu bridge in Rajouri's Nowshera area of Jammu and Kashmir. The bridge is among 125 border infrastructure projects inaugurated virtually by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Dec ... read..


NDA MPs will felicitate PM Modi today in Parliament for grand victory in Bihar election
New Delhi | December 8, 2025 10:48:18 AM IST
On the Sixth day of the Parliament Winter Session, National Democratic Alliance (NDA) MPs will felicitate Prime Minister Narendra Modi today for the landslide victory in the Bihar assembly election. ... read..


"Flight cancelled, staff shut window, grievance number didn't respond," says stranded passenger at Guwahati Airport amid IndiGo crisis
Guwahati (Assam) | December 8, 2025 10:48:15 AM IST
IndiGo's ongoing nationwide flight disruptions have left passengers at Guwahati's Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport facing cancellations, unanswered queries, and mounting travel costs on Monday. ... read..


Four arrested in Goa Arpora restaurant fire remanded to police custody
Arpora (Goa) | December 8, 2025 10:18:02 AM IST
Four people, including three General Managers and one Bar Manager, who were arrested in connection with the fire at the restaurant in North Goa's Arpora, have been remanded to the custody of the State Police by a local court. ... read..


IndiGo crisis: Delhi, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad hit by massive flight cancellations
New Delhi | December 8, 2025 10:18:01 AM IST
Air travel across India has been in chaos with widespread IndiGo flight disruptions on Monday, and major airports across the country reported extensive cancellations. ... read..


Pune land scam: Police arrest suspended sub-registrar Ravindra Taru
Pune | December 8, 2025 10:17:59 AM IST
In a fresh development in the multi-crore land scam linked to Mundhwa in Pune, the Police have arrested suspended Sub-Registrar Ravindra Balkrishna Taru from Bhor town in Pune district. ... read..


Delhi Airport advisory warns passengers of continued IndiGo delays, urges checking latest flight status
New Delhi | December 8, 2025 9:48:36 AM IST
Amid continuing flight delays and cancellations affecting IndiGo operations across major airports in the country, the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) in Delhi on Monday issued a fresh passenger advisory urging travellers to check their flight st ... read..


D Raja Critises BJP-RSS ahead of special Lok Sabha discussion on 150 years of Vande Mataram
New Delhi | December 8, 2025 9:48:34 AM IST
Ahead of the Lok Sabha's special discussion on 150 years of Vande Mataram, CPI General Secretary D Raja criticised the BJP-RSS, alleging that the ruling political bloc is attempting to use the occasion to advance its ideological narrative. Speaking to ANI ... read..


YSRCP MP Maddila Gurumoorthy demands urgent action in Tirupati sexual harassment case
Amaravathi (Andhra Pradesh) | December 8, 2025 9:48:31 AM IST
YSRCP MP from Tirupati Maddila Gurumoorthy wrote letters to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, National Commission for Women, National Commission for Scheduled Castes, and National Human Rights Commission seeking immediate intervention in a sexu ... read..


"Ancestors shed blood for this country chanting vande mataram": Sambit Patra ahead of Lok Sabha debate on national song
New Delhi | December 8, 2025 2:48:06 PM IST
Hours before the Lok Sabha takes up a special discussion on 150 years of Vande Mataram, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Sambit Patra said the national song continues to symbolise the sacrifices that fuelled India's freedom movement, urging citizens "to re ... read..


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