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Delhi govt working to expand courts to improve justice delivery: CM Rekha Gupta

New Delhi | December 13, 2025 11:49:15 PM IST

The Society of Indian Law Firms (SILF) on Friday marked its 25th Anniversary with the launch of the SILF Mediation Center, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening access to justice through mediation, technology, and institutional reform. The event bro ... read..

"Building a relationship with the public is our greatest asset": Scindia highlights role of Postal Dept in Viksit Bharat 2047

Kolhapur (Maharashtra) | December 13, 2025 11:19:13 PM IST

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Saturday emphasised the importance of building strong relationships with the public, calling them the government's greatest asset. ... read..

"Failure of govt": Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa slams WB CM Mamata Banerjee over chaos at Messi event

New Delhi | December 13, 2025 11:19:10 PM IST

Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Saturday criticised the ruling TMC-led West Bengal government after chaos erupted during the event featuring legendary footballer Lionel Messi in Kolkata, calling it a "failure" of the state government. ... read..

If accused in murder of Zubeen Garg escape, history will not forgive CM Sarma: Assam Congress leader Ripun Bora

Guwahati (Assam) | December 13, 2025 11:19:01 PM IST

Former Rajya Sabha MP and senior Congress leader Ripun Bora on Saturday said that the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee remains firm in its demand for justice for Assam's beloved artist Zubeen Garg. ... read..

Hopeful accused in chargesheet will be convicted: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma after SIT files chargesheet in Zubeen Garg's death case

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 13, 2025 11:18:59 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday expressed hope that the accused in the singer Zubeen Garg's death case would be convicted after the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Assam Police filed a 12,000-page chargesheet regarding the investi ... read..

Congress to hold 'Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod' rally at Ramlila Maidan: Bhupesh Baghel

New Delhi | December 13, 2025 11:18:54 PM IST

Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel on Saturday said that the Congress party will hold a "Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod" rally at Ramlila Maidan here on Monday, calling it a step towards a decisive political battle. ... read..

Assam CM Sarma receives 28th SIES Sri Chandrasekarendra Saraswati Eminence Award in Mumbai

Guwahati (Assam) | December 13, 2025 11:18:52 PM IST

In recognition of his exemplary governance and service to the people of Assam, the South Indian Education Society conferred Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma with the 28th SIES Sri Chandrasekarendra Saraswati Eminence Award at a function held in Mumba ... read..

"Was this pre-planned?" TMC MP Kunal Ghosh on Messi's Kolkata tour chaos

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 13, 2025 11:18:51 PM IST

Trinamool Congress MP Kunal Ghosh on Saturday questioned whether the chaos at the Salt Lake Stadium that erupted during the GOAT India tour of Football Icon Lionel Messi was "pre-planned" and said whatever happened was very unfortunate. ... read..

Win reflects growing public trust in AAP's politics of honesty: Arvind Kejriwal on Kerala local body poll results

New Delhi | December 13, 2025 10:49:00 PM IST

Former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal said on Saturday that the victory in the Kerala local body elections reflects growing public trust in AAP's politics of honesty and public service. ... read..

CM Dhami directs officials to launch initiatives to boost winter tourism in State

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | December 13, 2025 10:48:57 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has directed officials to launch initiatives such as Snow Leopard Sightings, heli-skiing immediately and the Himalayan Car Rally to boost winter tourism in the state, while also instructing that all arrangeme ... read..

NDA creates history in Thiruvanthapuram, UDF sweeps Kerala local body polls

Thiruvanthapuram (Kerala) | December 13, 2025 10:48:55 PM IST

The BJP-led NDA on Saturday scripted history in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, where it has secured control of the corporation, ending the LDF's 40-year rule. ... read..

Northeast Frontier Railway strengthens educational infrastructure across its jurisdiction

Guwahati (Assam) | December 13, 2025 10:48:51 PM IST

In a major step towards the development of educational infrastructure, the General Manager of Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), Chetan Kumar Shrivastava, laid the foundation stone for the construction of an additional double-storey building with 20 new ro ... read..

Goa: Arvind Kejriwal carries out door-to-door campaign in Anjuna ahead of Zilla panchayat elections

New Delhi | December 13, 2025 10:48:45 PM IST

Ahead of the Goa Zilla Panchayat (ZP) elections, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday stepped up his campaign in Goa, carrying out a door-to-door outreach in Anjuna in support of AAP candidate Pujan Malvankar, the party said ... read..

"We will try to learn lessons, uphold values of the left in upcoming Assembly Elections...": CPI State Secretary flags BJP-Congress collusion,

General News | December 13, 2025 10:18:36 PM IST

Kerala's local body elections have dealt a blow to the ruling CPI(M)-led LDF, with the Congress-led UDF making significant gains. ... read..

BJP is a party that works for the people: Tripura CM Manik Saha

Agartala (Tripura) | December 13, 2025 10:18:32 PM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday said that during the long rule of the CPI(M), the communists had turned the janajatis into a ballot box, whereas the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is a party that works for the people. ... read..

Former Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik announces to forgo salary and allowances hike for LoP

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | December 13, 2025 10:18:30 PM IST

Former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday announced that he will forgo the salary and allowances recently increased for the Leader of the Opposition, as passed by the Odisha Legislative Assembly. ... read..

Bastar will become most developed tribal division in country in next 5 years: Amit Shah

Jagdalpur (Chhattisgarh) | December 13, 2025 9:49:05 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday resolved to make the Bastar division of Chhattisgarh the most advanced tribal region in the country in the next five years, and reiterated that the country will be free from Naxalism by March 31, 2026. ... read..

"Every Hindu must be committed to building a true Ram Rajya": Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal

Tinsukia (Assam) | December 13, 2025 9:48:59 PM IST

Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said on Saturday that building a true 'Ram Rajya' requires collective commitment, spiritual consciousness and pride in Hindu identity, asserting that Hindu civilisation offers timeless so ... read..

Bengal LoP Suvendu Adhikari urges Governor Bose to conduct independent judicial enquiry after Messi's event at Salt Lake Stadium turns 'messy'

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 13, 2025 9:19:00 PM IST

Following the chaos that erupted at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata during the GOAT India tour of Football Icon Lionel Messi, West Bengal Leader of Opposition and BJP MLA Suvendu Adhikari wrote to the State's Governor CV Ananda Bose requesting him for an ... read..

"TMC has become symbol of complete mismanagement, chaos": Shehzad Poonawalla on 'mess' at Messi's event in Kolkata

New Delhi | December 13, 2025 9:18:56 PM IST

BJP National spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Saturday blamed the Trinamool Congress (TMC) Government in West Bengal for the "mismanagement" of the GOAT India tour of Football Icon Lionel Messi at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. ... read..

Vibrant Gujarat regional conference's district-level programme organised in Jamnagar under Minister Modhwadia's chairmanship

Jamnagar (Gujarat) | December 13, 2025 9:18:49 PM IST

As part of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference, a district-level programme was held at the Leuva Patel Samaj in Jamnagar under the chairmanship of the State Minister for Forest and Environment and in-charge Minister of Jamnagar district Arjun Modhwadi ... read..

Delhi AQI turns Severe Plus; GRAP IV restrictions imposed

New Delhi | December 13, 2025 8:49:15 PM IST

Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Saturday invoked Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) after the Air Quality Index (AQI) neared the 'Severe Plus' mark at 450. ... read..

"Irresponsible statement": Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann slams Channi over 'AAP hiding ballot papers' remark

Chandigarh (Punjab) | December 13, 2025 8:49:13 PM IST

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday criticised Congress leader Charanjit Singh Channi's statement, calling it "irresponsible." ... read..

AAP holds National Executive and National Council meetings online; Party to strengthen organisation across country

New Delhi | December 13, 2025 8:49:08 PM IST

A meeting of the Aam Aadmi Party's National Executive and National Council was held on Saturday in online mode. The National Executive meeting was attended by all the party's senior leaders, including party convenor Arvind Kejriwal. Meanwhile, hundreds of ... read..

Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika lays foundation stone of Rs 5 crore Science Block at Jagiroad College

Jagiroad (Assam) | December 13, 2025 8:49:05 PM IST

Assam Water Resource Minister Pijush Hazarika on Saturday laid the foundation stone for a state-of-the-art science block at Vigyan Bhawan at Jagiroad College and distributed scooters to meritorious students under the Pragyan Bharati scheme. ... read..

4th Cooperative Mela 2025 inaugurated in Guwahati

Guwahati (Assam) | December 13, 2025 8:18:36 PM IST

The 4th Cooperative Mela 2025, organised by the Cooperation Department, Government of Assam, under the guidance of the Ministry of Cooperation, was inaugurated on Saturday at AEI Ground, Chandmari, Guwahati. The three-day event, scheduled from December 13 ... read..

"We are all very enthusiastic": Telangana Minister Sridhar Babu on Messi's visit to Hyderabad

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 13, 2025 8:18:31 PM IST

Hours after football icon Lionel Messi reached Hyderabad on Saturday evening as part of his three-day India tour, Telangana Minister D Sridhar Babu on Saturday said that authorities have taken all precautionary steps. ... read..

CBI opposes Rabri Devi's plea for transfer, says bid seeks to 'demean the judge' and stall trial

New Delhi | December 13, 2025 7:49:31 PM IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday opposed the plea filed by former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi seeking transfer of criminal cases from the court of Special Judge Vishal Gogne, telling a Delhi court that the application is a "forum- ... read..

Local cuisine to be served in Vande Bharat trains and progressively introduced in all trains

New Delhi | December 13, 2025 7:49:30 PM IST

Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, held a review meeting with officers at Rail Bhawan on Saturday. Ravneet Singh Bittu, Minister of State for Railways and Food Processing ... read..

Even when public is benefited, they speak against it: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis on Priyanka Gandhi citing reports of MGNREGA renaming

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | December 13, 2025 7:49:28 PM IST

Reacting to Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra citing it "unnecessary" over reports of renaming the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) as the Pujya Bapu Rural Employment Scheme, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that even ... read..

Gujarat: CM Patel inaugurates 116th National Executive Meeting of All India Mayors' Council in Surat

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | December 13, 2025 7:49:26 PM IST

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel stated that holistic economic and social development of cities, along with smart and sustainable urban growth, forms the strong foundation for realising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat, a ... read..

ASEAN-India Tourism Professionals Exchange Programme 2025 begins in Guwahati with delegates from 10 ASEAN countries

Guwahati (Assam) | December 13, 2025 7:49:24 PM IST

The ASEAN-India Tourism Professionals Exchange Programme 2025 began in Guwahati with two days of intensive interactions between tourism professionals from India and ten ASEAN Member States. ... read..

Entrepreneurs are creators of wealth and key contributors to the nation's progress: In-charge Minister Arjun Modhwadia

Jamnagar (Gujarat) | December 13, 2025 7:49:21 PM IST

As part of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference, a district-level programme was held at the Leuva Patel Samaj in Jamnagar under the chairmanship of the State Minister for Forest and Environment, Climate Change, Science and Technology, and in-charge Min ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami participates in 47th All India Public Relations Conference

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | December 13, 2025 7:49:17 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday participated in the 47th All India Public Relations Conference-2025 held at Hotel Emerald Grand on Sahastradhara Road in Dehradun. ... read..

Kerala local body polls: UDF and NDA make gains

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | December 13, 2025 7:19:09 PM IST

Kerala's local body elections have brought significant changes, with the Congress-led UDF making notable gains across the state, as per the State Election Commission's "Trend" till 5 PM on Saturday. ... read..

COAS General Upendra Dwivedi reviews Passing Out Parade at Indian Military Academy in Dehradun

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | December 13, 2025 7:19:06 PM IST

Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi on Saturday reviewed the Passing Out Parade at the iconic Chetwode Drill Square of the Indian Military Academy (IMA) in Dehradun, known as the 'Temple of Martial Learning'. ... read..

AAP wins three seats in Kerala local body elections

Thiruvanantpuram (Kerala) | December 13, 2025 7:18:59 PM IST

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Saturday secured three seats in the Kerala local body elections, with all three seats won by women candidates. ... read..

Delhi Govt working to shift Tihar Jail, expand courts: CM Rekha Gupta

New Delhi | December 13, 2025 7:18:55 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday announced plans to relocate Tihar Jail, South Asia's largest prison complex, to the city's outskirts to alleviate severe overcrowding and improve prison conditions. ... read..

Reasons behind this outcome will be examined in detail: CM Pinarayi Vijayan on Kerala local body poll results

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | December 13, 2025 6:49:03 PM IST

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday stated that the Kerala local body election results serve as a reminder that vigilance must be strengthened to ensure that people are not swayed by the "negative propaganda" and "divisive tactics" of commu ... read..

"Big victory for us; certainly, we are going to win next assembly elections": KC Venugopal as UDF leads Kerala local body polls

New Delhi | December 13, 2025 6:49:02 PM IST

Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal on Saturday called it a "big victory" for the party-led led-United Democratic Front (UDF) as the opposition alliance is leading in most of the seats in Kerala local body polls. ... read..

Union MoS Pankaj Choudhary files nomination for UP BJP President

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 13, 2025 6:48:58 PM IST

Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary on Saturday filed the nomination for the post of Uttar Pradesh BJP President. ... read..

"Commercialisation of Messi's visit": West Bengal Governor slams organisers for 'ignoring' sentiments of fans after chaos at Kolkata stadium

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 13, 2025 6:19:04 PM IST

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Saturday slammed the organisers for "callously commercialising" the GOAT India tour of Football Icon Lionel Messi and completely "ignoring" the sentiments of fans after chaos erupted at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolka ... read..

Decisive verdict given to UDF: Congress on Kerala local body poll results

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | December 13, 2025 6:19:00 PM IST

The Indian National Congress president, Mallikarjun Kharge, on Saturday expressed gratitude to the people of Kerala for delivering a "decisive verdict" to the United Democratic Front in the local body elections. ... read..

MP: CM Yadav lays foundation stone of entry gate named after Vikramaditya in Bhopal

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | December 13, 2025 6:18:52 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Saturday laid the foundation stone to build an entry gate in the state capital Bhopal named after emperor Vikramaditya. ... read..

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel inaugurates development works worth Rs 249 crore in Surat

Surat (Gujarat) | December 13, 2025 6:18:49 PM IST

To accelerate urban development across states and enhance facilities for residents, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, as part of the Urban Development Year 2025 celebrations, inaugurated development works worth Rs 249 crore of the Surat Municipal Co ... read..

CM Bhupendra Patel inaugurates state's first elevated market yard constructed by Surat APMC

Gandhinagar/Surat (Gujarat) | December 13, 2025 6:18:47 PM IST

The state's largest and first state-of-the-art elevated market yard, newly constructed by the Agricultural Produce Market Committee( APMC) Surat and designed to facilitate the movement of heavy vehicles on the first floor, was inaugurated by Chief Minist ... read..

People's verdict must be respected: Shashi Tharoor on Kerala local body poll results

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | December 13, 2025 5:49:28 PM IST

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday congratulated the United Democratic Front for a truly impressive win across local bodies, and this is a massive endorsement and a powerful signal ahead of the state legislative elections ... read..

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, LG Saxena attend convocation ceremony of NSUT, congratulate students

New Delhi | December 13, 2025 5:49:26 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, along with Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena, attended the convocation ceremony of Netaji Subhash University of Technology (NSUT) at Yashobhoomi on Saturday. ... read..

"We are lacking a neutral umpire for conducting elections": KC Venugopal ahead of Congress rally at Ramlila Maidan over 'vote theft'

New Delhi | December 13, 2025 5:49:18 PM IST

As the Congress is set to hold a rally against the alleged 'vote chori' at Ramlila Maidan on December 14, party MP KC Venugopal on Saturday slammed the Election Commission of India and said, "We are lacking a neutral umpire" in this country for conducting ... read..

AIIMS Delhi creates history in stroke care; leads first dedicated Indian Clinical Trial of most advanced brain stent

New Delhi | December 13, 2025 5:49:16 PM IST

AIIMS Delhi has made history in stroke care with India's first dedicated clinical trial of the advanced Supernova Stent, a brain stent designed for treating severe strokes. ... read..

NGT directs Uttarakhand Chief Secretary to step in over Ganga floodplain demarcation delay

New Delhi | December 13, 2025 5:18:41 PM IST

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Chief Secretary of Uttarakhand to personally oversee and resolve long-pending issues relating to the demarcation of the Ganga river floodplain, expressing concern over delays that have persisted for nearl ... read..

"Our goal is to start animal husbandry for income": Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Raisen (Madhya Pradesh) | December 13, 2025 5:18:39 PM IST

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday emphasised the need to transform farmers' lives by increasing their income. ... read..

"There was no concrete answer to questions raised by LoP": KC Venugopal slams Amit Shah

New Delhi | December 13, 2025 5:18:35 PM IST

Congress MP KC Venugopal on Saturday accused Union Home Minister Amit Shah of failing to provide "concrete answers" to questions raised during a debate on the electoral reforms earlier in the week by Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi. ... read..

My gratitude to people across Kerala who voted for BJP and NDA candidates: PM Modi on local body poll results

New Delhi | December 13, 2025 4:48:36 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed gratitude to the people across Kerala who voted for BJP and NDA candidates in the local body polls in the state and lashed out at the United Democratic Front and Left Democratic Front. ... read..

IndiGo operates over 2,000 flights for the second day in row after chaotic period

New Delhi | December 13, 2025 4:48:30 PM IST

IndiGo, India's largest airline, is back on track after a chaotic period, operating over 2,050 flights today with minimal cancellations. The airline has maintained its operational stability for five consecutive days, connecting all 138 destinations, IndiG ... read..

Extend my deepest gratitude to people of Thiruvananthapuram for their faith and affection: Rajnath Singh on Kerala local body poll results

New Delhi | December 13, 2025 4:48:26 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday stated that Thiruvananthapuram has spoken with hope and conviction, ushering in a new chapter by ensuring the BJP's stunning performance in the Municipal Corporation in the Kerala local body polls ... read..

Gujarat: Over 70 cows die due to suspected fodder poisoning in Rajkot village

Rajkot (Gujarat) | December 13, 2025 4:48:25 PM IST

More than 70 cows died under suspicious circumstances at a cowshed in Rajkot on Friday. The deaths occurred after the cows ate fodder made from groundnut plants. ... read..

"Organisers promising they will return ticket fee to fans": Kolkata police after chaos at staduim during Messi event

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 13, 2025 4:48:21 PM IST

Following the chaos during the football icon Lionel Messi's event in Kolkata, West Bengal Police on Saturday said that organisers of the GOAT India tour have "promised" to refund the ticket fee to the fans. ... read..

Extend my deepest gratitude to people of Thiruvananthapuram: Rajnath Singh on Kerala local body poll results

New Delhi | December 13, 2025 4:48:19 PM IST

"Wonderful victory to UDF": Congress leader Satheesan on Kerala local body poll results

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | December 13, 2025 4:18:59 PM IST

Leader of Opposition in the Kerala Assembly and senior Congress leader VD Satheesan on Saturday thanked the people of the state for what he termed a "wonderful victory" for the United Democratic Front (UDF) in the local body polls, ... read..

"Wanted to tell Rajnath Singh that if you want to survive in govt then learn Gujarati": Jairam Ramesh

New Delhi | December 13, 2025 3:49:30 PM IST

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Saturday took a dig at Defence Minister Rajnath Singh over the latter's claim that former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru wanted to use government funds to build Babri Masjid and said that he handed over Maniben Patel's di ... read..

BJP follows constitution, EC guidelines in UP State President Election: Dy CM Brajesh Pathak

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 13, 2025 3:49:28 PM IST

As the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) prepares for the election of its new Uttar Pradesh state president, Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Saturday underscored the party's commitment to transparency, constitutional norms and internal democracy. Speak ... read..

Thiruparankundram villagers stage hunger strike seeking Deepam lighting atop the hilltop lamp pillar

Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | December 13, 2025 3:49:26 PM IST

The villagers of Thiruparankundram participated in a hunger strike in Madurai on Saturday, seeking lighting of a deepam atop the hilltop lamp pillar. ... read..

"Dark day": West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose condemns chaos at Salt Lake Stadium during Lionel Messi's visit

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 13, 2025 3:49:25 PM IST

West Bengal governor CV Ananda Bose condemned the chaos that erupted at the Salt Lake Stadium during football icon Lionel Messi's visit on Saturday. ... read..

"Situation is under control": WB DGP after chaos at Kolkata stadium

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 13, 2025 3:49:19 PM IST

After chaos erupted during football icon Lionel Messi's appearance at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium) in Kolkata, West Bengal, Director General of Police Rajeev Kumar said that the organiser has already been detained and the sit ... read..

Kerala: UDF workers celebrate as alliance makes major gains in local body polls

Kottayam (Kerala) | December 13, 2025 3:49:12 PM IST

United Democratic Front (UDF) workers were seen celebrating after their alliance made major gains in the local body polls. ... read..

JP Nadda lays foundation for BJP headquarters in Himachal, calls it 'a new energy source'

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | December 13, 2025 3:19:31 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Jagat Prakash Nadda on Saturday laid the foundation stone for the new Himachal Pradesh BJP headquarters at Majhathai, near Shimla on Airport Road, describing it as "a new energy source" for the party in the ... read..

"Their bravery reinforces our determination to eliminate terrorism": EAM Jaishankar recalls sacrifice of security personnel during 2001 Parliament attack

New Delhi | December 13, 2025 3:19:29 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday paid homage to security personnel who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty during the 2001 terror attack on the Indian Parliament. ... read..

JP Nadda accuses Himachal govt of mismanagement, says Central funds "not utilised properly"

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | December 13, 2025 3:19:24 PM IST

BJP president JP Nadda on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Congress-led Himachal Pradesh government, accusing it of mismanagement, corruption and failure to properly utilise funds released by the Centre. ... read..

82-year-old senior citizen digitally arrested and cheated of Rs. 1.16 crore; Cyber Cell arrests three key members of syndicate

New Delhi | December 13, 2025 3:19:19 PM IST

The Cyber Cell of Crime Branch, Delhi, has achieved a major breakthrough in a high-value digital arrest cyber fraud case by arresting three accused persons. ... read..

BJP chief Nadda hails Bihar victory, says Indian politics transformed under PM Modi's leadership

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | December 13, 2025 3:19:18 PM IST

BJP president JP Nadda on Saturday said Indian politics had undergone a fundamental transformation over the past 11 years under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, shifting away from caste-, class- and family-centric governance towards accountability, developme ... read..

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge attends last rites of former Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil in Latur

Latur (Maharashtra) | December 13, 2025 3:19:09 PM IST

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday attended the last rites of former Union Home Minister and senior Congress leader Shivraj Patil, who passed away at his residence in Latur at the age of 90. ... read..

"Modi govt an expert at renaming schemes and laws...": Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on MGNREGA renaming

New Delhi | December 13, 2025 3:19:03 PM IST

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Saturday tore into the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), questioning their concerns with the name 'Mahatma Gandhi' over the reports of renaming of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) as the "Pujya Bapu Rural E ... read..

"Anti-Hindu:" BJP Spokesperson Prakash Reddy on Thirupparankundram Deepam row

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 13, 2025 3:18:59 PM IST

BJP spokesperson Prakash Reddy condemned the DMK government, saying their remarks on the Karthigai Deepam row were unfortunate and are anti-Hindu in nature. ... read..

Uttrakhand CM launches Aroma Revolution Policy 2026-36, aims for Rs 1200 cr revenue in ten years

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | December 13, 2025 3:18:57 PM IST

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has launched the Uttarakhand Aroma Revolution Policy 2026-36. He addressed the future of this industry at the Centre of Aromatic Plants in Dehradun and stated that this policy aims to take the Rs 100 crore turnover to 12 ... read..

Magnitude 4.4 earthquake strikes Bay of Bengal

New Delhi | December 13, 2025 3:18:56 PM IST

A moderate earthquake measuring magnitude 4.4 struck the Bay of Bengal on Saturday, according to seismic data shared by the National Center for Seismology (NCS). ... read..

"Family matter, should be resolved by Lalu-Rabri": Bihar BJP chief on Rohini Acharya's plea to protect daughters' rights

Patna (Bihar) | December 13, 2025 3:18:52 PM IST

Bihar BJP President Dilip Jaiswal on Saturday said that RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi should reflect on the allegation made by their daughter Rohini Acharya and address it within the family. ... read..

Nation salutes brave defenders of 'temple of democracy' on 2001 Parliament attack anniversary: Kiren Rijiju

New Delhi | December 13, 2025 2:48:52 PM IST

Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Saturday said the nation can never forget the supreme sacrifice of security personnel who laid down their lives while defending the "temple of democracy" during the 2001 Parliament terror attack, as ... read..

"Has BJP done anything besides changing names?": Pramod Tiwari on MGNREGA renaming reports

New Delhi | December 13, 2025 2:48:50 PM IST

Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on Saturday criticised the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) government over the reports of renaming the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) as the "Pujya Bapu Rural Employment Scheme", raising strong objection to the ... read..

MoS Home Affairs Nityanand Rai highlights strong India-Nepal ties at Border Unity Run 2025

Raxaul (Bihar) | December 13, 2025 2:48:47 PM IST

Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai on Saturday highlighted the deep-rooted and growing relationship between India and Nepal while attending the Border Unity Run 2025, organised by the 47th Battalion of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) on ... read..

GRAP guidelines do not create enforceable work-from-home rights for Central employees: Delhi HC

New Delhi | December 13, 2025 2:48:44 PM IST

Observing that the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) is a regulatory mechanism to control pollution and not a source of individual service rights, the Delhi High Court has declined to grant work-from-home relief to a central government employee who alleg ... read..

Family recalls sacrifice of security personnel during 2001 Parliament attack, says they are "very proud" of his bravery

New Delhi | December 13, 2025 2:48:42 PM IST

The family of a security personnel who lost his life during the 2001 Parliament attack on Friday recalled his sacrifice and said they were proud that he laid down his life while protecting the country's democratic institution and recalled the painful mome ... read..

"Rare to find people with such clean image in politics...": Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge pays tribute to Shivraj Patil

Latur (Maharashtra) | December 13, 2025 2:48:40 PM IST

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday remembered the former Union Minister Shivraj Patil as he paid final respects to him at his last rites ceremony. ... read..

Pilots are 'workmen' under labour law, salary or title not decisive: Delhi High Court

New Delhi | December 13, 2025 2:48:39 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has held that airline pilots, including pilots-in-command, fall within the definition of "workman" under the Industrial Disputes Act, ruling that their primary role is technical and operational flying the aircraft and not managerial o ... read..

"Not very surprising": Jairam Ramesh on India's exclusion from US-led Pax Silica initiative

New Delhi | December 13, 2025 2:19:01 PM IST

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh, reacting to India's exclusion from the US-led Pax Silica initiative, said the move is a result of the deteriorating relationship between US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi since May 10, and added that Ind ... read..

Shivraj Patil's last rites performed with state honours in Maharashtra's Latur

Latur (Maharashtra) | December 13, 2025 2:18:59 PM IST

Former Union Home Minister and Congress leader Shivraj Patil's last rites were performed with state honours in Latur on Saturday. ... read..

UP: Prayagraj prepares for Magh Mela 2026, expects around 15 crore visitors

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | December 13, 2025 2:18:58 PM IST

Extensive preparations are underway in Prayagraj for the Magh Mela 2026, with the Uttar Pradesh administration anticipating a massive turnout of pilgrims and visitors. ... read..

Hyderabad: Combined graduation parade organised to mark pre-commissioning training of Flight Cadets from IAF

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 13, 2025 2:18:56 PM IST

A Combined Graduation Parade (CGP) is being conducted at the Air Force Academy, Dundigal, Hyderabad, on Saturday to mark the successful completion of pre-commissioning training of Flight Cadets from various branches of the Indian Air Force (IAF). ... read..

Karnataka BJP MPs hold meeting with PM Modi, discuss people-centric governance

New Delhi | December 13, 2025 2:18:49 PM IST

BJP MPs from Karnataka met with the Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During the meeting the PM spoke on making governance truly people-centric. ... read..

Shashi Tharoor hails UDF's 'Amazing results' in Kerala local body polls

Kottayam (Kerala) | December 13, 2025 2:18:47 PM IST

Congress MP from Thiruvananthapuram Shashi Tharoor on Saturday welcomed the outcome of the Kerala local body elections, calling the results a clear mandate and a celebration of the state's democratic spirit. ... read..

Rajasthan CM promotes road safety at Amar Jawan Jyoti with public pledge

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | December 13, 2025 2:18:45 PM IST

Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma and Deputy Chief Minister Premchand Bairwa were present for the Amar Jawan Jyoti, a state-level ceremony in Jaipur. They emphasised the message of safe driving with the revelation of the road safety campaign poster. Along wit ... read..

"Sincerely apologise to Messi and his fans": Mamata Banerjee after chaos at Kolkata stadium

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 13, 2025 2:18:41 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday ordered a high-level enquiry after chaos erupted during football icon Lionel Messi's appearance at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium) in Kolkata, expressing regret over the mis ... read..

GRAP III implemented in Delhi as air quality continues to deteriorate

New Delhi | December 13, 2025 2:18:40 PM IST

The Commission for Air Quality Management on Saturday invoked Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan and decided to impose curbs across the Delhi-NCR region due to deterioration in air quality in the national capital. ... read..

J-K LG Manoj Sinha honours global changemakers at Veer Savarkar International Impact Awards 2025

By Rishabh Mookherjee

New Delhi | December 13, 2025 1:49:00 PM IST

High Range Rural Development Society (HRDS) INDIA hosted the Veer Savarkar International Impact Awards 2025 at the NDMC Convention Centre in New Delhi on December 10, bringing together national leaders, international delegates and distinguished achievers ... read..

"Your presence strengthens bond of trust & friendship":" CDS General Anil Chauhan congratulates Vietnam trainee graduates at Combined Graduation Parade

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 13, 2025 1:48:58 PM IST

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of the Indian Armed Forces, General Anil Chauhan, at a Combined Graduation Parade review, congratulated trainees from Vietnam for graduating from the Air Force Academy and said that their presence strengthens the bond of t ... read..

"In war, there are no runners-up": CDS Gen Anil Chauhan's message to flight cadets at AFA Hyderabad

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 13, 2025 1:48:33 PM IST

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Saturday attended the Combined Graduation Parade review at the Air Force Academy, Hyderabad. ... read..

Delhi HC records Centre's assurance on labour code transition, takes 'removal of difficulties' order on record

New Delhi | December 13, 2025 1:19:58 PM IST

Assuring itself that no legal vacuum will be allowed during the shift to the new labour law framework, the Delhi High Court has recently said it trusts the Central government to ensure a seamless transition from the old regime to the Industrial Relations ... read..

Bihar: MoS Home Affairs Nityanad Rai attends Border Unity Run 2025 on 62nd Raising Day

Raxaul (Bihar) | December 13, 2025 1:19:56 PM IST

Minister of State for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai, on Saturday, attended the Border Unity Run 2025, organised by the 47th Battalion of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), on the occasion of the 62nd Raising Day of the force. ... read..

J-K: Temperature stays sub-zero in Kashmir Valley as cold wave continues its grip

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 13, 2025 12:49:39 PM IST

The cold wave continues to grip the Kashmir Valley as temperatures remain below zero across the region. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Srinagar recorded a minimum temperature of -2.9C, the lowest in Jammu and Kashmir. ... read..

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