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"Young, industrious leader": PM Modi congratulates Nitin Nabin on appointment as BJP National Working President

New Delhi | December 14, 2025 6:49:12 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated Bihar Minister Nitin Nabin upon his appointment as the Bharatiya Janata Party's National Working President. ... read..

Maharashtra: Mumbai Police refutes social media claims about missing children in city

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 14, 2025 6:49:04 PM IST

Mumbai Police on Sunday refuted claims about the number of missing children in the city, stating that social media messages "do not reflect true facts." ... read..

Shillong: Assam Rifles conducts 5th edition of Assam Rifles Half Marathon 2025

Shillong (Meghalaya) | December 14, 2025 6:19:17 PM IST

The "5th Edition of the Assam Rifles Half Marathon 2025" was successfully organised on Sunday at the Headquarters of the Directorate General Assam Rifles, Laitkor, Shillong. Held as a key initiative to promote the "Fit India Movement", the annual event, f ... read..

My client has no connection with allegations levelled against him: Messi's GOAT India Tour promoter Satadru Dutta's lawyer

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 14, 2025 6:19:13 PM IST

In the wake of promoter and organiser of football star Lionel Messi's GOAT India Tour 2025, Satadru Dutta, arrested over the chaotic incident at the Salt Lake Stadium, his lawyer Dyutimoy Bhattacharya said that his client had no connections with the alleg ... read..

CAQM inspection finds high dust levels, waste-burning

New Delhi | December 14, 2025 6:19:10 PM IST

The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) deployed 19 teams for a road-inspection drive on December 12. ... read..

53rd edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle, rolls into Goa; Armed forces, actors, athletes and citizens join in large numbers

Panaji (Goa) | December 14, 2025 6:19:07 PM IST

The Konkan coast of Goa hosted the 53rd edition of "Fit India Sundays on Cycle", with the armed forces as special partners, dedicated to Vijay Diwas. This edition took the nationwide fitness movement beyond the capital, marking a new chapter in the campai ... read..

J-K: 4th Lok Adalat solves over 250 cases in Doda with settlements of about Rs 1.90 crores

Doda (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 14, 2025 5:49:10 PM IST

The 4th National Lok Adalat session, held according to the annual NALSA (National Legal Services Authority) calendar, was conducted at the Doda district on Saturday. The session successfully resolved over 250 cases, with settlements amounting to nearly Rs ... read..

"Extremely serious, concerning": Ashok Gehlot demands high-level probe into corruption allegations against 3 MLAs

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | December 14, 2025 5:49:01 PM IST

Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Sunday demanded a high-level probe into the corruption allegations against three state MLAs, calling commissions for releasing MLA funds "extremely serious and concerning." ... read..

Uttarakhand CM participates in Atal Bihari Vajpayee's statue unveiling ceremony in Andhra Pradesh

Madanapalle (Andhra Pradesh) | December 14, 2025 5:49:00 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday participated in the statue unveiling ceremony of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in Madanapalle, Annamayya district of Andhra Pradesh. ... read..

"Going to do Vipassana is not called running away": Arvind Kejriwal replies to Delhi CM's jibe at AAP over pollution

New Delhi | December 14, 2025 5:48:58 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday criticised Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, saying that it is not appropriate to mock anyone taking a "Vipassana," despite both of them having political differences over the handling of th ... read..

"Ideology of Manusmriti will destroy nation; Path PM, BJP going on, they are trying to finish Constitution: Mallikarjun Kharge

New Delhi | December 14, 2025 5:19:14 PM IST

Alleging that the ideology of the Manusmriti, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will "destroy the nation", Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday pitched that it is only the ideology of the Opposition party which ... read..

Odisha govt rolls out policy to revive cold store, govt to provide subsidy up to Rs 6.5 crores: Deputy CM Deo

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | December 14, 2025 5:19:10 PM IST

Odisha Deputy CM Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo said that the state government has rolled out a policy for anyone who wants to revive their cold store, asserting that the state government would provide a subsidy of up to Rs 6.5 crores that can be availed after t ... read..

Lucknow: FIR registered against officials of Nadwa Darul Uloom over foreigner stay rules violation

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 14, 2025 5:19:05 PM IST

The Uttar Pradesh police have lodged an FIR against four officials of Darul Uloom Nadwatul Ulama here for allegedly violating foreigner stay rules after a Philippine national remained on the campus without informing the authorities. ... read..

"Zero tolerance": Rajasthan CM orders probe into corruption allegations against 3 MLAs

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | December 14, 2025 5:19:01 PM IST

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Sunday ordered a high-level committee chaired by the State Chief Vigilance Commissioner (Additional Chief Secretary, Home) to probe into the corruption allegations against three MLAs. ... read..

"Amit Shah clarified for EC with trembling hands": Rahul Gandhi tears into BJP, EC on 'vote theft' allegations

New Delhi | December 14, 2025 5:19:00 PM IST

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said that Union Home Minister Amit Shah clarified for the Election Commission on "vote theft" allegations with "trembling hands" in Parliament. ... read..

Haryana: One dies, several others injured as school bus collides with roadways bus in Charkhi Dadri

Charkhi Dadri (Haryana) | December 14, 2025 4:49:08 PM IST

A major road accident occurred in Haryana's Charkhi Dadri district on Sunday due to dense fog. A private school bus, which was on an educational tour, collided head-on with a Haryana Roadways bus, resulting in the death of a Class 11 student, while severa ... read..

"People don't believe in PM, Amit Shah...": Priyanka Gandhi challenges BJP to "fight an election fairly"

New Delhi | December 14, 2025 4:49:06 PM IST

Alleging that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has lost the trust of the people, Congress leader and Wayand MP Priyanka Gandhi on Sunday challenged the party to "fight elections fairly" as she raised the "vote chori" charge once again during a party rally ... read..

Kerala Governor criticises SC over process to select University VCs

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | December 14, 2025 4:49:00 PM IST

Amid continuous deadlock, Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar on Sunday criticised the Supreme Court's order asking the Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia Committee to give the names for the Vice Chancellors of the University of Digital Sciences, Innovation and Techno ... read..

Indian Army organises free veterinary-cum-medical camp for villagers in Poonch

Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 14, 2025 3:49:00 PM IST

The Indian Army's Balnoi Battalion of the Krishna Ghati Brigade organised a free veterinary-cum-medical camp for the cattle and people of the Balnoi border area, in Poonch district on Sunday. ... read..

Union MoS Pankaj Chaudhary elected as UP BJP president

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 14, 2025 3:19:29 PM IST

Union Minister of State Pankaj Chaudhary on Sunday was elected as the Bharatiya Janata Party's Uttar Pradesh state president. ... read..

ICG conducts midnight medevac from Agatti Island to Kochi for critically ill patient

Kochi (Kerala) | December 14, 2025 3:19:28 PM IST

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully carried out a midnight medical evacuation from Agatti Island, Lakshadweep to Kochi, Kerala, for a critically ill 75-year-old male patient diagnosed with acute subacute subdural hematoma, a press brief from the Coa ... read..

PM Modi lauds vibrant spirit of Nagaland's Hornbill Festival

New Delhi | December 14, 2025 3:19:26 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday commended the vibrant spirit of Nagaland's Hornbill Festival, describing it as a powerful reflection of India's cultural richness and the enduring vitality of its tribal heritage. ... read..

Haryana: Three buses collide in Jhajjar due to low visibility in the area

Jhajjar (Haryana) | December 14, 2025 3:19:21 PM IST

Three buses collided at Kulana Chowk in Jhajjar, Haryana, due to low visibility caused by dense fog on Sunday morning. ... read..

"Condemn BJP for bringing politics into sports events": TMC MP Saugata Roy on Kolkata's Messi event chaos

Dumdum (West Bengal) | December 14, 2025 3:19:18 PM IST

Trinamool Congress MP Saugata Roy on Sunday said that the Chief Minister has appointed an inquiry committee to probe the mismanagement during Argentine footballer Lionel Messi's event at Salt Lake Stadium and added that it is not appropriate to comment on ... read..

"CBSE curriculum now includes detail history of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj": Maharashtra CM

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 14, 2025 3:19:14 PM IST

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said that misconceptions about the principles and legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj had persisted at the national level for decades, but those gaps are now being addressed through changes to the C ... read..

Punjab Police busts foreign-linked drug module in Amritsar; 3 operatives arrested with 4 kg heroin, pistol and cash

Amritsar (Punjab) | December 14, 2025 3:19:13 PM IST

In a significant breakthrough against cross-border narcotics smuggling, the Counter Intelligence wing of Punjab Police in Amritsar has busted a drug supply module linked to foreign-based handlers, arresting three operatives and recovering 4 kg of heroin a ... read..

Opposition busy doing "Thethrology": Bihar BJP chief Jaiswal on Congress' 'Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod' rally

Patna (Bihar) | December 14, 2025 3:19:09 PM IST

Bihar Minister and state BJP President Dilip Jaiswal on Sunday criticised the Congress 'Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod' rally which is to be held at Delhi's Ramleela Maidan against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, saying the opposition was ... read..

"Rajasthan CM has worked for every sector": Dy CM on completion of BJP's 2-year governance in state

Jodhpur (Rajasthan) | December 14, 2025 3:19:06 PM IST

Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Prem Chand Bairwa on Sunday launched a public outreach campaign highlighting government schemes to mark the completion of two years of the Bharatiya Janata Party government in the state. ... read..

"BJP spokespersons answering on behalf of ECI": Sachin Pilot ahead of 'Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod' rally

New Delhi | December 14, 2025 3:19:04 PM IST

Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Sunday criticised the Election Commission of India (ECI), urging the poll body to rise above political leaders, ideologies, and parties and expressed concern that BJP spokespersons are speaking on behalf of the ECI, rather ... read..

Congress' Sukhjinder Randhawa praises Captain Amarinder; calls him "a man of his word who stands with others"

New Delhi | December 14, 2025 3:19:02 PM IST

Congress leader and former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa on Sunday responded to BJP leader and former Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh's recent remarks on the functioning of the Congress party, saying the latter is a ... read..

President Droupadi Murmu presents National Energy Conservation Awards on National Energy Conservation Day

New Delhi | December 14, 2025 3:19:01 PM IST

The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, presented the National Energy Conservation Awards 2025 and National Painting Competition on Energy Conservation prizes on the occasion of National Energy Conservation Day in New Delhi on Sunday. ... read..

BJP govt formed through vote theft: Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel ahead of 'Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod' rally

New Delhi | December 14, 2025 3:18:57 PM IST

Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister and Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel on Sunday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government has been formed through the stealing of votes, and that the 'Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod' rally will spread this message acros ... read..

"Try to wear light masks": Doctor urges residents as Delhi chokes under AQI 497

New Delhi | December 14, 2025 3:18:54 PM IST

Doctor Atul Mathur, Interventional Cardiologist and Executive Director at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, on Sunday highlighted the ongoing air pollution crisis in North India, urging the residents to "wear light masks" and "reduce their outdoor exposure" ... read..

Congress leader TS Singh Deo slams BJP, says institutions being 'captured' to influence polls

New Delhi | December 14, 2025 2:49:05 PM IST

Senior Congress leader T.S. Singh Deo on Sunday asserted that the Election Commission is being politically misused. ... read..

Coronary artery disease leading cause of sudden deaths in young adults; study finds no link to Covid vaccination

New Delhi | December 14, 2025 2:49:04 PM IST

Coronary artery disease continues to be the leading cause of sudden death among young adults in India, while a significant proportion of cases remain unexplained, underscoring the need for targeted public health strategies and broader use of advanced post ... read..

"He will do good work in UP": BJP MP Arun Govil after Pankaj Chaudhary elected as Uttar Pradesh BJP chief

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 14, 2025 2:49:01 PM IST

BJP MP Arun Govil on Sunday praised Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary, who was formally declared as the Uttar Pradesh BJP president later in the day following his unopposed nomination. ... read..

Telangana: Four of a family killed in bike- tractor collision in Medak

Medak (Telangana) | December 14, 2025 2:18:58 PM IST

Four members of a family were killed in a road accident involving a bike and a tractor trolley in Telangana's Medak district on Saturday evening. The collision occurred around 7:30 pm near a hotel on National Highway-161, police said. ... read..

NHRC flags "proxy governance" in local bodies; summons states, UTs over 'Sarpanch Pati' practice

New Delhi | December 14, 2025 2:18:56 PM IST

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), has taken serious cognizance of the continuing and widespread practice of "proxy governance" in Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), particularly in constituencies reserved for wome ... read..

Maharashtra assembly session very short, key issues ignored: NCP-SCP MP Supriya Sule

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 14, 2025 2:18:49 PM IST

NCP-SCP MP Supriya Sule on Sunday criticised the Maharashtra government over the short State Assembly session, saying it lasted barely eight days and failed to address key issues like the state's financial condition, investment challenges, unemployment an ... read..

"Acting out of spirit of revenge": Congress MP Pramod Tiwari questions timing of GRAP-4 implementation in Delhi

New Delhi | December 14, 2025 2:18:46 PM IST

Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on Sunday questioned the timing of the implementation of Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-4) in Delhi, coinciding with the Congress party's major rally at Ramlila Maidan against alleged "vote chori" and the Speci ... read..

"Dodging real issues of level playing field where EC plays active role": RJD's Manoj Jha on alleged poll irregularities

New Delhi | December 14, 2025 1:49:06 PM IST

RJD's Rajya Sabha MP Manoj Kumar Jha on Sunday slammed the Election Commission over alleged irregularities, saying real issues like a level playing field are being dodged. ... read..

"It's EC and BJP's victory, not people's": Congress leader Saleem Ahmed on recent state polls

New Delhi | December 14, 2025 1:49:04 PM IST

The Congress is set to hold a mega rally in the national capital on Sunday, alleging "vote chori" and accusing the BJP and the Election Commission of influencing election outcomes. ... read..

"CM Rekha Gupta can't even properly pronounce AQI, let experts tackle pollution": AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj

New Delhi | December 14, 2025 1:49:03 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Delhi unit President Saurabh Bharadwaj on Sunday criticised Chief Minister Rekha Gupta over the worsening air quality in the national capital, stating that she is unaware of the Air Quality Index (AQI) and its parameters, adding that ... read..

"Will Rahul Gandhi speak on Delhi vote chori?" AAP asks ahead of Congress rally at Ramlila Maidan

New Delhi | December 14, 2025 1:49:01 PM IST

Ahead of Congress's major rally at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan today over alleged "Vote Chori," the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) questioned the party's silence on alleged rigging in the Delhi Assembly elections, asking whether Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabh ... read..

BJP MP Chandoliya slams Congress as 'bankrupt', accuses Nehru-Indira of vote theft ahead of Ramlila Maidan rally

New Delhi | December 14, 2025 1:18:56 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Yogender Chandoliya on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the Congress party ahead of its planned rally at Ramlila Maidan against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, accusing the grand old party of lacki ... read..

J-K: Cold wave grips Kashmir Valley as tourists rejoice, await snowfall

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 14, 2025 1:18:54 PM IST

A cold wave continued to grip the Kashmir Valley on Sunday, with temperatures dipping across the region, intensifying the winter chill in Srinagar and surrounding areas. ... read..

Govt committed to implementing cleanliness programs in every village, city: Rajasthan Chief Secretary

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | December 14, 2025 1:18:52 PM IST

Rajasthan Chief Secretary V Srinivas on Sunday reiterated the state government's commitment to implementing cleanliness programs across every village, hamlet and city in Rajasthan. ... read..

"Making another attempt to save illegal infiltrators": BJP's Tarun Chugh on Congress' mega rally against 'Vote Chori'

New Delhi | December 14, 2025 1:18:50 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Tarun Chugh on Sunday accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of attempting to protect illegal infiltrators in the country through his party's mega rally, "Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod," scheduled to be held in the national capi ... read..

'Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod' rally aimed at protecting infiltrators: BJP MP Sambit Patra

New Delhi | December 14, 2025 1:18:49 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Sambit Patra on Sunday accused the Congress of politicising the issue of alleged vote theft by holding its 'Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod' rally at Ramlila Maidan against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), despite a detailed d ... read..

ECI has to become accountable, transparent: Congress MP Bhagat ahead of 'Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod' rally

New Delhi | December 14, 2025 12:49:00 PM IST

Congress MP Sukhdeo Bhagat on Sunday said that the Election Commission of India has to become "accountable and transparent" and that it is the poll body's responsibility to address the concerns related to Special Intensive Revision. ... read..

"Must save democracy, Constitution": DK Shivakumar urges public to join 'Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod' rally

New Delhi | December 14, 2025 12:48:57 PM IST

Ahead of the Congress party's "Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod" rally at Ramlila Maidan today, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday urged citizens to participate in the protest, stressing the need to protect democracy and the Constitution. ... read..

"SIT has finally uncovered truth:" Priyank Kharge on Aland vote fraud

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | December 14, 2025 12:48:55 PM IST

Karnataka Rural Development Minister Priyank Kharge, reacting to reports of a charge sheet filed against a former BJP MLA and his son for their alleged involvement in vote theft in the Aland Assembly constituency, said that despite the Election Commission ... read..

"Event hijacked by TMC, everyone around Messi were TMC people": Sukanta Majumdar on Kolkata chaos

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 14, 2025 12:48:53 PM IST

The much-anticipated appearance of football superstar Lionel Messi in Kolkata turned chaotic on Sunday, sparking a political row, with Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar accusing the West Bengal government of mismanagement. ... read..

"SIR brought to remove poor, backward, Dalit from electoral rolls": Congress MP Saptagiri Ulka

New Delhi | December 14, 2025 12:48:50 PM IST

Congress MP Saptagiri Ulka on Sunday alleged that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise is an attempt to remove the poor, backward, Dalit voters and traditional supporters of the party from the electoral rolls. ... read..

"People chose you to protect rights, not snatch them": Odisha Congress Chief Bhakta Charan Das on SIR

New Delhi | December 14, 2025 12:18:37 PM IST

At the Congress rally held at Ramlila Maidan against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, Odisha Congress President Bhakta Charan Das on Sunday accused the government of attempting "vote theft," alleging that the exercise threatens dem ... read..

Delhi Police Crime Branch busts spurious drug racket; two arrested

New Delhi | December 14, 2025 12:18:36 PM IST

The Delhi Police Crime Branch has busted a major spurious drug racket and unearthed an illegal manufacturing unit, leading to the arrest of two accused, Gaurav Bhagat and Shree Ram alias Vishal Gupta, said the official. ... read..

"GRAP-IV a 'reactive measure', not a solution," says environmentalist Bhavreen Kandhari on Delhi's AQI

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 14, 2025 12:18:34 PM IST

Environmentalist Bhavreen Kandhari on Sunday criticised the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), calling it a "reactive measure" rather than a long-term solution, following the imposition of Stage-IV restrictions in the national capital amid worsening air ... read..

Shiv Sena's Manisha Kayande slams Bengal CM over Messi's Kolkata event debacle, says it "damaged India's image"

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | December 14, 2025 12:18:32 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Manisha Kayande on Sunday criticised West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over the mismanagement of Argentine football legend Lionel Messi's event in Kolkata, terming it a "mess" created by the TMC government. ... read..

"BJP govt is vote-stealing government": Odisha Congress in-charge Ajay Lallu

New Delhi | December 14, 2025 12:18:31 PM IST

Odisha Congress in-charge Ajay Kumar Lallu on Sunday sharply criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government, calling it a "vote-stealing government" and alleging that democracy in India is being held hostage. ... read..

Manipur: Security forces recover cache of arms, ammunition in Kakching district

Kakching | December 14, 2025 12:18:29 PM IST

Security forces recovered a significant cache of arms and ammunition from Moltinchan Village under Sugnu Police Station in Manipur's Kakching district, officials said. ... read..

"We are strengthening resolve for cleanliness": Rajasthan CM at cleanliness awareness drive launch

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | December 14, 2025 12:18:27 PM IST

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Sunday participated in the state-level cleanliness awareness drive and Shramdaan program in Jaipur. ... read..

CBI files chargesheet against 17, including 4 foreign nationals, 58 companies in transnational cyber fraud case

New Delhi | December 14, 2025 11:48:45 AM IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a chargesheet against 17 accused persons, including four foreign nationals and 58 companies, after uncovering an extensive, well-organised transnational cyber fraud network operating across multiple Stat ... read..

Visiting Smriti Mandir evokes patriotism, urge to serve society: Eknath Shinde pays tribute to RSS founder KB Hedgewar

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | December 14, 2025 11:48:39 AM IST

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday highlighted the centenary of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), saying that visiting Nagpur inspires patriotism and motivates citizens to serve society. ... read..

"Congress has no vision": BJP MLA Balmukund Acharya on 'Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod' rally

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | December 14, 2025 11:48:37 AM IST

BJP MLA Balmukund Acharya slammed the Congress party and dismissed their 'Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod' rally against the Special Intensive Review (SIR) issue, saying that the opposition party possess no vision for the development of this country. ... read..

AIADMK MP IS Inbadurai urges Vigilance Directorate to register FIR against DMK Minister KN Nehru over corruption allegations

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 14, 2025 11:48:35 AM IST

AIADMK MP IS Inbadurai, has urged the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) in Chennai to immediately register an FIR against Tamil Nadu Municipal Administration Minister KN Nehru over allegations of large-scale corruption, tender manipulati ... read..

"Gathering of failed people which will completely fail": BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal on 'Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod' rally

New Delhi | December 14, 2025 11:18:47 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Praveen Khandelwal on Sunday dismissed the 'Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod' rally by Congress against the special Intensive Review (SIR) issue, calling it a gathering of "failed people" doomed to fail. ... read..

PREPAK (PRO) cadre arrested in Manipur

Imphal (Manipur) | December 14, 2025 11:18:45 AM IST

Manipur Police, in a separate operation, arrested an active member of the militant organisation People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) PRO on Saturday. ... read..

Delhi chokes under AQI 497, residents report breathing issues and eye irritation

New Delhi | December 14, 2025 11:18:44 AM IST

Residents of Delhi on Sunday expressed deep concern over deteriorating air quality as the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) surged to 497, remaining in the 'severe' category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). ... read..

"Shiv Sena, RSS have same ideology," Shiv Sena leader Yogesh Kadam as Fadnavis, Shinde pay homage to Hedgewar

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | December 14, 2025 11:18:42 AM IST

Shiv Sena leader Yogesh Ramdas Kadam on Sunday said that Shiv Sena and RSS share the same ideology, adding that the energy young leaders draw from the organisation is crucial to carry forward this ideology. ... read..

Gujarat CM relief fund provides over Rs 31.55 crore to aid cancer patients in last four years

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | December 14, 2025 11:18:35 AM IST

The Chief Minister's Relief Fund (CMRF) has emerged as a vital lifeline for cancer patients and other critically ill individuals in Gujarat, providing timely financial support and ensuring access to life-saving treatments, said the office of Gujarat Chief ... read..

Andhra Pradesh: Fire breaks out at shopping complex in Gudivada, major damage to property

Gudivada (Andhra Pradesh) | December 14, 2025 10:49:03 AM IST

A massive fire broke out at a commercial shopping complex in Andhra Pradesh's Gudivada town on Sunday. ... read..

Goa nightclub fire tragedy: Magisterial enquiry records statements of landowners, local sarpanch

Panaji (Goa) | December 14, 2025 10:49:01 AM IST

The magisterial enquiry into the Goa nightclub fire that claimed 25 lives recorded statements from landowners Pradeep Ghadi Amonkar and Sunil Divkar, as well as Arpora-Nagoa Sarpanch Roshan Redkar, following warrants issued to investigate the tragedy. ... read..

Mumbai's Bandra shrouded in haze as AQI hits 'moderate' level of 154

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 14, 2025 10:48:58 AM IST

Mumbai woke up to a thick layer of haze on Sunday morning as the AQI (Air Quality Index) around the Bandra Reclamation area stood at 154, which has been categorised as 'moderate', according to CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board). ... read..

Messi Kolkata event poorly managed, administration responsible: BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal

New Delhi | December 14, 2025 10:48:53 AM IST

BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal has criticised the West Bengal government over the handling of the Argentina footballer Lionel Messi's event in Kolkata, saying the administration failed to manage the large crowd properly and accused officials from the state gov ... read..

Maharashtra: CM Fadnavis, Deputy CM Shinde pay tribute to RSS founder KB Hedgewar in Nagpur

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | December 14, 2025 10:18:55 AM IST

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday paid tribute to Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) founder Keshav Baliram Hedgewar at the RSS Smruti Mandir here. ... read..

"LDF setback temporary, UDF celebrations misleading": Kerala Education Minister on local body polls result

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | December 14, 2025 10:18:54 AM IST

Kerala Education Minister V Sivankutty on Sunday said that while the Left Democratic Front (LDF) respected the people's verdict after failing to get the expected results in the local body elections, the United Democratic Front's (UDF) victory celebrations ... read..

"Pakistan connected to India's history": Congress' Husain Dalwai on Pak university introducing Sanskrit course

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 14, 2025 10:18:50 AM IST

Congress leader Husain Dalwai, commenting on a university in Pakistan reportedly introducing a Sanskrit course for the first time since Partition, said that Pakistan is connected to Indian history and the country should therefore welcome this decision. ... read..

Odisha: Prime accused in Malkangiri murder arrested; six held for rioting, says SP Vinodh Patil

Malkangiri (Odisha) | December 14, 2025 9:48:52 AM IST

Malkangiri SP Vinodh Patil has said that the prime accused in the murder case, which sparked recent violent clashes between two villages following the discovery of a headless body in the area, has been arrested, and that the police are working to file the ... read..

"Language reveals mindset": Priyank Kharge slams Amit Shah over Parliament remark

New Delhi | December 14, 2025 9:48:51 AM IST

Karnataka Minister and Congress leader Priyank Kharge on Sunday sharply criticised Union Home Minister Amit Shah over alleged use of unparliamentary language in Parliament, claiming it reflected a deeper mindset and highlighted a lack of accountability in ... read..

"Police have not questioned Vishnu Aggarwal as an accused": Advocate on codeine-based cough syrup trafficking

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | December 14, 2025 9:48:49 AM IST

Vivek Shankar Tiwari, advocate for CA Vishnu Kumar Aggarwal, aide of Shubham Jaiswal, clarified that his client has not been questioned by the police as an accused in the ongoing codeine-based cough syrup trafficking case. ... read..

Odisha violence: Damage worth Rs 3.34 crore assessed in Malkangiri, internet ban extended till Monday noon

Malkangiri (Odisha) | December 14, 2025 9:18:51 AM IST

Malkangiri Collector Somesh Kumar Upadhyay on Saturday said that peace and normalcy have been maintained in the village where violence broke out following a murder, though, as a precaution, the internet ban has been extended and will remain in effect unti ... read..

Arunachal Governor meets BRO Chief on border infrastructure, discusses innovation with IIM Ahmedabad team

Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh) | December 14, 2025 9:18:49 AM IST

The Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, Lt. General KT Parnaik (Retd.), called on the Director General of Border Roads (BRO), Lt. General Raghu Srinivasan, at Lok Bhavan, Itanagar, to review and discuss strategic road connectivity and border infrastructure, ac ... read..

Manipur Police arrest drug dealer, banned outfit cadre; arms and explosives recovered

Imphal (Manipur) | December 14, 2025 9:18:48 AM IST

Manipur Police and security forces carried out multiple operations across the state on Saturday, leading to the arrest of a drug dealer, the detention of an active cadre of the proscribed outfit PREPAK (PRO), and the recovery of a substantial cache of arm ... read..

Giriraj Singh inaugurates 'Crafted for the Future' exhibition

New Delhi | December 14, 2025 8:48:46 AM IST

Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh inaugurated the Crafted for the Future Weave the Future 3.0 at the National Craft Museum, here on Saturday. ... read..

Delhi's air quality turns 'severe' as AQI reading soars to 497

New Delhi | December 14, 2025 8:48:45 AM IST

The national capital woke up to dense smog on Sunday morning as the average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 461 at 7 am, falling in the 'severe' category despite the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)-IV in effect across Delhi and the National Capital Re ... read..

Ram Temple Trust makes extensive preparations to manage large pilgrim influx in Ayodhya

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | December 14, 2025 8:48:43 AM IST

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust is undertaking extensive preparations to manage a large influx of pilgrims at the Ram Temple complex in Ayodhya, with special emphasis on crowd management, infrastructure development and security arrangements. ... read..

Rajeev Chandrashekhar hails 'historic' BJP-NDA surge in Kerala local body polls

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | December 14, 2025 7:18:50 AM IST

Kerala BJP President Rajeev Chandrashekhar on Saturday termed the BJP-led NDA's performance in the Kerala local body elections a "historical victory," claiming the results marked a decisive expansion of the party's vote share and political footprint acros ... read..

BJP leader Sheetal Angural's nephew stabbed to death in Jalandhar; police probe on

Jalandhar (Punjab) | December 14, 2025 7:18:49 AM IST

Vikas Angural, the nephew of BJP leader Sheetal Angural, was stabbed to death following a late-night altercation in Jalandhar, police said on Saturday. ... read..

ShakthiSAT expands Africa outreach, forging global alliances for girls in space science

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 14, 2025 6:48:35 AM IST

Mission ShakthiSAT, the world's first all-girls lunar satellite initiative led by Space Kidz India, is rapidly evolving into a global movement with a strong focus on Africa. Founder and CEO of Space Kidz India, Dr. Srimathy Kesan, has concluded a series o ... read..

Congress gears up for 'Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod' rally in Delhi, Jharkhand unit president says it will be historic event

New Delhi | December 14, 2025 6:48:34 AM IST

The Congress party is set to hold a major rally at Ramlila Maidan in the national capital on December 14, intensifying its campaign over alleged "vote chori" and the SIR issue, with party leaders describing the event as a crucial step in a decisive politi ... read..

Opposition slams reported plan to rename MGNREGA, says Centre 'erasing history'

New Delhi | December 14, 2025 6:18:42 AM IST

The Congress strongly criticised reports suggesting that the Centre is considering renaming the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) as the Pujya Bapu Rural Employment Scheme on Saturday, accusing the government of attempting t ... read..

After Kerala local body poll setback, CPI seeks public feedback to regain strength: Binoy Viswam

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | December 14, 2025 5:48:35 AM IST

CPI State Secretary Binoy Viswam on Saturday said the party has accepted the people's verdict in the local body elections with humility and has begun a process of introspection to address the reasons behind the setback suffered by the Left Democratic Fron ... read..

Aland vote theft is real, chargesheet against former BJP MLA Subhash Guttedar confirms fraud: DK Shivakumar

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | December 14, 2025 5:18:51 AM IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday asserted that alleged vote theft in the Aland Assembly constituency was genuine and said concrete action had been initiated with the filing of a charge sheet against former BJP MLA Subhash Guttedar ... read..

'Total collapse of law and order': Himanta Biswa Sarma targets Bengal govt over chaos at Messi's Kolkata event

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 14, 2025 4:48:49 AM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the West Bengal government over the chaos that erupted during football icon Lionel Messi's Kolkata appearance, alleging a "total collapse of law and order" in the state and bl ... read..

Odisha Minister honours Tata Steel Young Astronomer Talent Search winners in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | December 14, 2025 4:18:45 AM IST

Odisha's Science and Technology Minister Krushna Chandra Patra on Saturday felicitated the top 30 winners of the 19th edition of the Tata Steel Young Astronomer Talent Search (YATS) 2025 at its Grand Finale in Bhubaneswar. ... read..

'Time has come to uproot corrupt HP govt', says Jai Ram Thakur at BJP felicitation event in Shimla

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | December 14, 2025 2:18:59 AM IST

The former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister and Leader of the Opposition Jai Ram Thakur on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Congress-led state government, saying that the "time has come to uproot this corrupt government from Himachal Pradesh." ... read..

HP ministers urge BJP chief JP Nadda to press Centre on pending dues, disaster aid

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | December 14, 2025 1:48:53 AM IST

Himachal Pradesh Tribal Development Minister Jagat Singh Negi and Panchayati Raj Minister Anirudh Singh on Saturday urged BJP National President Jagat Prakash Nadda to actively intervene with the Union government to safeguard the financial interests of th ... read..

Rajiv Bindal calls for ouster of Himachal Pradesh govt, urges BJP cadre to gear up for 2027 polls

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | December 14, 2025 1:48:50 AM IST

Himachal Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party president Rajiv Bindal on Saturday called upon party workers and the people of the state to prepare for a political change, asserting that the time has come to "uproot" the present Congress government in Himachal Pr ... read..

Severe air pollution: Delhi Govt directs all schools to conduct classes up to IX, XI in hybrid mode

New Delhi | December 13, 2025 11:49:17 PM IST

Delhi Government's Directorate of Education on Saturday directed all schools to conduct classes upto IX, and XI in hybrid mode after Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) invoked Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) as the Air Qualit ... read..

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