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Renowned actor and former Lok Sabha MP Nitish Bharadwaj pays courtesy call on CM Yogi

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 21, 2025 2:49:10 PM IST

Actor and former Lok Sabha Member of Parliament Nitish Bharadwaj paid a courtesy call on Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow here on Sunday. ... read..

"No longer an employment guarantee scheme:" P Chidambaram on VB-G-RAM-G bill

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 21, 2025 2:49:08 PM IST

Congress MP and former Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram alleged that the new Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) bill has serious flaws and asserted that MGNREGA is no longer an employment guarantee scheme, as ... read..

"New chapter begins": PM Modi performs bhoomi pujan for Rs 10,600 cr fertiliser plant in Assam

Namrup (Assam) | December 21, 2025 2:49:06 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi performed Bhoomi Pujan for the new brownfield Ammonia-Urea Fertiliser Project at Namrup within the existing premises of Brahmaputra Valley Fertiliser Corporation Limited (BVFCL) in Namrup, Dibrugarh district, on Sunday. ... read..

Odisha Minister holds review meeting on Kharif procurement operations

Koraput (Odisha) | December 21, 2025 2:49:04 PM IST

Odisha Minister Krushna Chandra Patra reviewed the Kharif Procurement Operations and instructed officers to ensure procedures are followed to ensure smooth procurement. ... read..

"BJP regime is cutting 45,000 mangroves": Aaditya Thackeray

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 21, 2025 2:49:01 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray on Sunday criticised the BJP-led government over environmental degradation across the state, highlighting issues ranging from mangrove cutting to forest encroachment and riverfront projects. ... read..

Polio drive launched in NTR, Andhra; "Campaign to ensure every child under 5 gets polio drops", says NTR collector

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) | December 21, 2025 2:48:59 PM IST

NTR district Collector Lakshmi Sha on Sunday inaugurated the Pulse Polio programme by administering polio drops to children at the launch event in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. ... read..

CM Yogi reviews preparations at BJP office ahead of PM Modi's inauguration of Rashtra Prerna Sthal

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 21, 2025 2:48:57 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday held a meeting at the BJP office in Lucknow to review preparations for the inauguration of Rashtra Prerna Sthal by Prime Minister Narendra Modi scheduled for December 25. ... read..

"Two decades of progress overturned without consultation:" Jairam Ramesh on VB-G RAM-G bill

New Delhi | December 21, 2025 2:48:56 PM IST

Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Sunday criticised the Centre over the passage of the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025 (VB-G RAM-G Bill), alleging that the government has overturned two decades of prog ... read..

Double-engine government solving problems created by Congress in Assam: PM Modi

Namrup (Assam) | December 21, 2025 2:48:54 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the "double-engine government", led by the BJP at the centre and the state, was resolving long-pending problems created by the Congress in Assam, alleging years of neglect of Namrup's fertilizer units. ... read..

"Fabricated, politically motivated": Cong's Chidambaram on National Herald case

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 21, 2025 2:48:52 PM IST

Congress MP and former Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Sunday called the National Herald matter a fabricated, a politically motivated case. ... read..

"VB-G RAM-G Bill expands rural employment to 125 days, benefits workers and farmers": BJP MP Sanjay Jaiswal

Bettiah (Bihar) | December 21, 2025 2:48:51 PM IST

Following the passage of the VB-G RAM G Bill (Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin)) in the Parliament and the opposition accusing the Centre of "bulldozing" MGNREGA, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Sanjay Jaiswal defended the m ... read..

Railways announces fare hike from Dec 26: What you need to know

New Delhi | December 21, 2025 2:48:46 PM IST

The Ministry of Railways on Sunday announced a rationalisation of passenger fares, with a revised fare structure set to take effect from December 26, aimed at balancing rising operational costs while minimising the impact on passengers. ... read..

"An emotional moment for me, everyone in Assam": CM Sarma on PM Modi's tribute to martyrs

Guwahati (Assam) | December 21, 2025 2:19:09 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma described Prime Minister Narendra Modi's tribute at Swahid Smarak Kshetra as an emotional moment. ... read..

"Beginning of new sunrise in Kerala": Rajeev Chandrasekhar ahead of oath-taking ceremony

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | December 21, 2025 2:19:05 PM IST

Ahead of the oath-taking ceremony of newly elected local body representatives across Kerala, Kerala Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Sunday said the party's performance in the local body elections marks the beginning of a new ... read..

Odisha: Veterinary team treats injured elephant in Bhubaneswar's Chandaka Reserve Forest

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | December 21, 2025 2:19:02 PM IST

A veterinary team from Nandankanan Zoological Park and the Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) spotted an elephant with slow movement in the Chandaka Reserve Forest in Bhubaneswar and administered treatment. ... read..

CBI Court sentences DRDA Ballia officials to 5 years rigorous imprisonment in SGRY fraud case

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 21, 2025 2:18:56 PM IST

The CBI Court on Sunday convicted and sentenced three individuals, including the then Chief Finance & Accounts Officer of DRDA Ballia, in a major fraud case under the Sampurna Grameen Rozgar Yojna (SGRY). ... read..

"It happened just too fast... I don't know when I landed on floor": Ankit Dewan on alleged assault

New Delhi | December 21, 2025 2:18:54 PM IST

Ankit Dewan, who alleged that he was assaulted by an Air India Express pilot at Terminal-1 of Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport, said the incident occurred during security checks while he was travelling with his family. ... read..

Mob Lynching of a minor in Bangladesh shames humanity, says Dr Imam Umer Ahmed Ilyasi

New Delhi | December 21, 2025 2:18:51 PM IST

Reacting strongly to the mob lynching of Dipu Chandra Das in Bangladesh, Imam Umer Ahmed Ilyasi, Chief Imam of the All India Imam Organisation, on Sunday said that the incident was a "murder of humanity" and condemned the brutality involved in the killin ... read..

Leh turns into winter wonderland with first snowfall

Leh (Ladakh) | December 21, 2025 1:48:46 PM IST

Leh has turned into a white wonderland with its first spell of snow. Thick layers of snow engulfed the place. ... read..

PIL in Delhi HC alleges illegal tenure extension, governance breach in Association of Indian Universities

New Delhi | December 21, 2025 1:48:44 PM IST

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Delhi High Court alleging serious and systematic violations of statutory bye-laws, democratic governance principles and institutional integrity within the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), a ... read..

Opposition flustered over SIR as they fear removal of infiltrators from voter lists: Sanjay Saraogi

Patna (Bihar) | December 21, 2025 1:48:37 PM IST

Newly elected Bihar Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) State President Sanjay Saraogi on Sunday launched a sharp attack on opposition parties over the ongoing debate surrounding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, alleging that their resist ... read..

"He wants to protect one community": BJP's Prakash Reddy on CM Reddy's hate speech bill

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 21, 2025 1:18:47 PM IST

BJP leader Prakash Reddy, reacting to the potential introduction of the Hate Speech Bill by Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, alleged that the bill is aimed at protecting a single community and expressed concern that, under the influence of AIMIM, i ... read..

"Saving the Aravalli is not an option but a resolve," says SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 21, 2025 1:18:44 PM IST

Samajwadi Party (SP) President Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday called for the protection of the Aravalli hills, following the Supreme Court's acceptance of the Centre's definition of the Aravalli hills on November 20. ... read..

Have "420 promises" to T'gana thrown into Musi River, or quietly buried within walls of Gandhi Bhavan?: Kishan Reddy's letter to Sonia Gandhi

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 21, 2025 1:18:39 PM IST

Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy has written an open letter to Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Sunday, questioning the Congress leadership over the implementation of the party's election promises in Telangana, particularly the much- ... read..

"Urge government to take some proactive initiatives..." RJD MP Manoj Jha sounds alarm on Bangladesh situation

New Delhi | December 21, 2025 1:18:37 PM IST

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Manoj Kumar Jha on Sunday expressed serious concern over the ongoing developments in Bangladesh, describing the situation as alarming for the South Asian region. ... read..

"Modi govt admires Godse, hates Gandhi": SP MP Rajeev Rai slams VB-G RAM G Bill

New Delhi | December 21, 2025 1:18:35 PM IST

Samajwadi Party MP Rajeev Kumar Rai on Sunday slammed the Modi government over the passage of the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) or VB-G RAM G Bill, 2025 in Parliament, saying it has proven that "these are people who ad ... read..

BRO speeds up work on Rajouri-Surankote road; Locals welcome the progress

Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 21, 2025 1:18:34 PM IST

The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is making rapid progress on the Rajouri-Thanamandi-Bufliaz-Surankote Road, a key stretch under the 'Megha Project' aimed at connecting the Pir Panjal region with the Kashmir Valley, working on a 'war-footing' basis, ef ... read..

J-K: Sonamarg witnesses fresh spell of snow, cold wave persists in Srinagar

Jammu and Kashmir | December 21, 2025 12:48:46 PM IST

Sonamarg in the Kashmir Valley witnessed the first snowfall of the season on Sunday, covering the region in a thick blanket of white, while Srinagar continues to experience a persistent cold wave with foggy mornings. ... read..

Gurugram Police solve blind murder case, arrest two

Gurugram (Haryana), | December 21, 2025 12:48:39 PM IST

The Gurugram Police have achieved a breakthrough in a blind murder case by arresting two accused individuals, identified as Ravindra and Pushpendra, residents of Uttar Pradesh. ... read..

Unprecedented work done in Rajasthan, govt committed to securing youth employment: CM Bhajanlal Sharma

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | December 21, 2025 12:18:50 PM IST

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma said in an address in Jaipur on Sunday that his government has done unprecedented work in the state over the last two years, with a strong focus on creating jobs for youth. ... read..

Odisha enforces strict pollution norms, fuel to be denied without valid PUCC at petrol pumps

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | December 21, 2025 12:18:46 PM IST

In a bid to curb vehicular pollution and enforce stricter compliance with emission norms, the State Transport Authority (STA) in Odisha has directed oil marketing companies to stop dispensing petrol and diesel to vehicles without a valid Pollution Under C ... read..

Srinagar Airport cancels flight due to bad weather, passengers advised to check status

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 21, 2025 12:18:43 PM IST

Srinagar Airport on Sunday announced the cancellation of one flight operating from Srinagar (SXR) due to adverse weather conditions in Delhi. ... read..

'Understanding 'Sangh' through BJP lens is huge mistake': RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 21, 2025 12:18:41 PM IST

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said that attempting to understand the organisation through comparisons or political lenses often leads to misunderstandings. ... read..

IndiGo issues travel advisory as fog disrupts flights over Bangalore, Amritsar

New Delhi | December 21, 2025 12:18:39 PM IST

IndiGo on Sunday issued a travel advisory warning passengers about flight disruptions caused by dense fog and low visibility over Bangalore and Amritsar. ... read..

Maharashtra: Vote counting begins for Washim and Trimbakeshwar Municipal Councils, Nagar Panchayat polls

Washim (Maharashtra) | December 21, 2025 12:18:37 PM IST

The counting of votes for the Washim Municipal Council, Trimbakeshwar Municipal Council and Nagar Panchayat elections 2025 began on Sunday. ... read..

Moradabad hospital makes special arrangements as cold intensifies in Uttar Pradesh

Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh) | December 21, 2025 11:49:03 AM IST

As the cold wave intensifies across northern India, special arrangements have been made at Moradabad District Hospital to protect patients from the chill. ... read..

BSF Constable Recruitment: Ex-Agniveer quota raised to 50%, age relaxation announced

New Delhi | December 21, 2025 11:49:02 AM IST

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has substantially raised the reservation for former Agniveers in the recruitment of constables in the Border Security Force, increasing it from 10 per cent to 50 per cent, as per a notification published in the Gazette. ... read..

PM Modi pays homage to martyrs of Assam Movement at Swahid Smarak Kshetra in Guwahati

Guwahati (Assam) | December 21, 2025 11:49:00 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday visited the Swahid Smarak Kshetra at Paschim Boragaon in Guwahati, where he paid homage to the martyrs of the Assam Movement. ... read..

Ganga rituals continue in Varanasi despite dropping temperatures; dense fog blankets Prayagraj

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | December 21, 2025 11:48:58 AM IST

Devotees in Varanasi braved the biting cold on Sunday morning to take a holy dip in the Ganga River, as the city continues to experience low temperatures amid a persistent cold wave. ... read..

"Labourers cannot demand work as a right" says Congress's Udit Raj on VB-G-RAM-G Bill

New Delhi | December 21, 2025 11:48:56 AM IST

Congress leader Udit Raj on Sunday criticised the passage of the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G-RAM-G) Bill in Parliament, alleging that the legislation weakens the legal right to employment that existed under MGNRE ... read..

PM to visit Lucknow on Atal Bihari Vajpayee's birth anniversary: UP Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 21, 2025 11:48:54 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Sunday announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Lucknow on the occasion of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's birth anniversary. ... read..

Rajasthan: Dense fog blankets Dholpur and Dausa districts; State wakes up to sharp drop in temperature

Dholpur (Rajasthan) | December 21, 2025 11:18:42 AM IST

Dense fog enveloped Dholpur city in Rajasthan on Sunday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting a minimum temperature of 11 C. The foggy conditions have caused low visibility across the city, affecting morning traffic and the daily co ... read..

"Replacing NREGA with 'Ram' scheme is an injustice to the poor": Cong's Hanumantha Rao

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 21, 2025 11:18:40 AM IST

Senior Congress leader V. Hanumantha Rao on Sunday criticised the Centre's proposed VB-G RAM G Bill, alleging that the government has diluted the spirit of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) by removing Mahatma Gandhi's n ... read..

Lieutenant Governor K Kailashnathan flags off Fit India Sunday Cycle in Puducherry

Puducherry | December 21, 2025 10:48:44 AM IST

The Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry, K Kailashnathan, flagged off the Fit India Sunday Cycle event at Rock Beach, Puducherry, on Sunday. ... read..

Newly appointed BJP working president, Nitin Nabin, pays visit to Sri Aurobindo Ashram in Puducherry

Puducherry | December 21, 2025 10:48:42 AM IST

Nitin Nabin, the newly appointed working president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), paid a visit to the Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Puducherry, on Sunday. ... read..

UP: Four miscreants injured, one arrested after firing at police in Ballia

Ballia (Uttar Pradesh) | December 21, 2025 10:48:40 AM IST

Four criminals were injured and one accused arrested following a police operation in Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh, after the suspects opened fire at police, officials said on Sunday. ... read..

"Bengal greatly embarrassed by Messi event chaos, TMC leaders behind it": Dilip Ghosh

West Medinipur (West Bengal) | December 21, 2025 10:18:45 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Dilip Ghosh on Sunday slammed the Trinamool Congress (TMC) over the controversy surrounding the chaos at football legend Lionel Messi's event in Kolkata earlier this month, saying the incident has brought great embarras ... read..

"Kattarmal Sun Temple reflects Uttarakhand's rich cultural tradition": CM Dhami

Almora (Uttarakhand) | December 21, 2025 10:18:40 AM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday took to social media to showcase the state's rich cultural heritage. In a video post, he highlighted the historic Kattarmal Sun Temple, located in the Almora district. ... read..

UP: Air India Express, SpiceJet flights cancelled at Ayodhya Airport due to dense fog

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | December 21, 2025 10:18:36 AM IST

Two scheduled commercial flights were cancelled at Maharishi Valmiki International Airport on Sunday, according to officials at Ayodhya Airport Authority of India (AAI). ... read..

AAI issues advisory as fog disrupts flight operations across northern India

New Delhi | December 21, 2025 9:48:43 AM IST

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) issued an advisory on Sunday, warning that fog conditions in parts of northern India are affecting visibility and may lead to delays or changes in flight operations at select airports. ... read..

"Flight operations at Delhi Airport functioning seamlessly": Delhi Airport advisory

New Delhi | December 21, 2025 9:48:41 AM IST

Delhi airport's passenger advisory at 8 am on Sunday confirmed that flight operations at Indira Gandhi International Airport are functioning smoothly and without disruptions. ... read..

Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya marks first anniversary of 'Fit India Sundays' in Puducherry

Puducherry | December 21, 2025 9:48:36 AM IST

Union Minister of Labour and Employment Mansukh Mandaviya marked the first anniversary of the 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' initiative at Rock Beach in Puducherry on Sunday. ... read..

J-K: SAIL donates ambulance to Bhaderwah Hospital in Doda

Doda (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 21, 2025 9:48:33 AM IST

The Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has donated a patient transport ambulance to the Sub District Hospital (SDH) Bhaderwah in Doda, Jammu and Kashmir Police. The ambulance was formally handed over to the hospital by Deputy Commissioner (DC) Doda, ... read..

Assam: PM Modi to interact with 25 meritorious students during 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' on Brahmaputra river cruise

Guwahati (Assam) | December 21, 2025 9:19:00 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Sunday interact with 25 meritorious students of Assam as part of the 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' programme in Guwahati. ... read..

Pakistan's truth is being exposed: Haryana Cabinet Minister Anil Vij on Dhurandhar

Ambala (Haryana) | December 21, 2025 9:18:59 AM IST

Haryana Cabinet Minister Anil Vij on Saturday praised the premise of the movie Dhurandhar, which features Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, R Madhavan and Sara Arjun in key roles. ... read..

Kolkata: West Bengal Governor kicked off World Athletics Gold Label Race

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 21, 2025 9:18:55 AM IST

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Sunday flagged off the World Athletics Gold Label Race, a prestigious event for road racers with stringent regulations and prizes. ... read..

Dense fog blankets Birbhum as winter chill grips West Bengal

Birbhum (West Bengal) | December 21, 2025 9:18:54 AM IST

A layer of dense fog enveloped West Bengal's Birbhum district on Sunday morning, reducing visibility and disrupting normal movement in several areas. ... read..

Lalu Prasad Yadav undergoes successful eye surgery at Centre for Sight in Delhi

New Delhi | December 21, 2025 9:18:50 AM IST

Senior political leader and former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav successfully underwent cataract and retinal surgery at Centre for Sight in New Delhi. The procedure was conducted smoothly, and his condition is stated to be stable. He is comfortab ... read..

Karnataka CM row: BJP's Mahesh Tenginkai claims Congress internal conflicts will lead to major cracks in coming days

Hubballi (Karnataka) | December 21, 2025 9:18:48 AM IST

Amid continued speculation over leadership and power-sharing arrangements within Karnataka's ruling Congress, senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and MLA Mahesh Tenginkai claimed that internal conflicts within the party would soon result in major p ... read..

"Before every election, CM Banerjee, PM Modi play game against each other to mislead common people": Cong's Adhir Ranjan

Murshidabad (West Bengal) | December 21, 2025 9:18:47 AM IST

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee "play a game" against each other before every election to mislead the public. He also accused the Centre of weakening the welfa ... read..

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin extends Christmas greetings, highlights communal harmony and rational thinking

Tirunelveli (Tamil Nadu) | December 21, 2025 8:49:01 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president MK Stalin extended Christmas greetings to people across the state, saying that the festival instils hope and leads society towards peace and happiness, while asserting that the spirit of brotherhood and rational ... read..

Hijab row: Patna Civil Surgeon says woman doctor's joining deadline can be extended by Health Department

Patna (Bihar) | December 21, 2025 8:48:59 AM IST

Amid the controversy triggered by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's viral video linked to the hijab row, Patna Civil Surgeon Dr Avinash Kumar Singh said that the joining of the woman doctor concerned could still take place, subject to approval by the He ... read..

Dense fog engulfs Agra, Taj Mahal fades from view

Agra (Uttar Pradesh) | December 21, 2025 8:48:56 AM IST

The Taj Mahal appeared to vanish behind a thick veil of fog on Sunday morning as dense mist enveloped Agra, sharply reducing visibility across the city. ... read..

Air quality worsens in Delhi, AQI recorded at 438

New Delhi | December 21, 2025 8:18:37 AM IST

The national capital woke up to a thick blanket of toxic smog on Sunday morning, sharply reducing visibility and causing discomfort to residents across the city. ... read..

Yudh Nashian Virudh: Punjab Police raids 494 drug hotspots in statewide operations

Chandigarh (Punjab) | December 21, 2025 7:18:41 AM IST

In a pursuit to eradicate the drug menace from state, Punjab Police on Saturday conducted a statewide Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) at identified drug Hotspots (the points of sale of drugs and psychotropic substances) across the state as part of the ... read..

Punjab Police crack down on narco-terror nexus: Army deserter caught with 907 gm heroin, hand grenade

Chandigarh (Punjab) | December 21, 2025 6:48:40 AM IST

Punjab Police have arrested Rajbir Singh, an alleged Army deserter, and his associate Chirag in a breakthrough against the narco-terror nexus. ... read..

Sanitation workers' dignity: Women transported in a garbage truck to medical camp in TN

Tiruvallur (Tamil Nadu) | December 21, 2025 6:18:28 AM IST

In a shocking incident, female contract sanitation workers from Soranjeri Panchayat in Tiruvallur district were transported to a government-organised medical camp in a garbage-collecting tractor vehicle. ... read..

"Gateway to Southeast Asia: Civil Aviation Minister hails new terminal of Guwahati's Airport

Guwahati (Assam) | December 21, 2025 5:48:41 AM IST

Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Saturday praised India's rapidly advancing aviation infrastructure that achieved another milestone with the inauguration of the new Terminal of Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, Guwahati. ... read..

Nora Fatehi's car hit by drunk driver, actress safe: Mumbai Police

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 21, 2025 5:18:33 AM IST

Actress Nora Fatehi was involved in a minor car accident in Mumbai around 4 pm while heading to the Sunburn Festival. ... read..

Overall crime rate in Tripura sharply declined compared to 2023: Tripura CM Manik Saha

Agartala (Tripura) | December 21, 2025 4:49:00 AM IST

Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday said that compared to 2023, the overall crime rate has decreased sharply till November 2025. Saha said this after attending a review meeting on law and order at Pragna Bhawan in Agartala on Saturday, with senior Tripu ... read..

BJP believes in good governance; TMC bothered about cuts and commissions: PM Modi assures Matua and Namasudra communities of BJP's support

New Delhi | December 21, 2025 4:18:57 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed a virtual rally in Nadia, West Bengal, after bad weather prevented him from attending in person, marking his first such address in the run-up to the assembly polls in Bengal. ... read..

IndiGo issues travel advisory, dense fog likely to disrupt flights in North India

New Delhi | December 21, 2025 4:18:53 AM IST

IndiGo issued a travel advisory on Saturday, warning passengers of possible flight disruptions due to early-morning fog expected across Delhi and several parts of northern India on Sunday. ... read..

CBI arrests army officer, middleman in defence bribery case; cash seized across multiple cities

New Delhi | December 21, 2025 3:18:28 AM IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday arrested Lt Col Deepak Kumar Sharma, a Deputy Planning Officer in the Department of Defence Productions, Ministry of Defence, and Vinod Kumar, a private individual, in an alleged bribery and criminal c ... read..

Pawan Kalyan acting as contractor for Naidu, Lokesh; not as responsible leader: YSRCP leader Margani Bharat

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | December 21, 2025 2:49:03 AM IST

Former YSRCP MP Margani Bharat strongly criticised Pawan Kalyan, stating that instead of honouring election promises, he is functioning as a political contractor to serve Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and Minister for Human Resources Development of the ... read..

Telangana CM Reddy announces new act amidst Christmas celebrations to "stamp out" religious hatred

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 21, 2025 2:49:01 AM IST

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy announced that the State Government of Telangana would introduce a new act in the Assembly to combat religious hatred and punish those who insult other religions. ... read..

"Large-scale traffic arrangement at borders of Delhi, 2686 fines collected till now": Additional CP Traffic on implementation of GRAP-IV rules

New Delhi | December 21, 2025 2:48:59 AM IST

Delhi's traffic police have implemented large-scale arrangements at the city's borders to enforce GRAP-IV rules, collecting 2,686 fines so far. ... read..

Misleading nation, such plans won't succeed: TMC's Chandrima Bhattacharya after PM Modi accuses TMC of stalling state's development

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 21, 2025 2:48:58 AM IST

Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's accusation that the Trinamool Congress (TMC) was stalling the state's development, West Bengal Minister and TMC leader Chandrima Bhattacharya alleged that the Prime Minister was misleading the nation and such plans ... read..

"Give me justice": Underworld don Haji Mastan's daughter seeks help from PM Modi, Amit Shah, in alleged abuse case

By Mohd Amir Khan Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 21, 2025 2:18:45 AM IST

Haseen Mastan Mirza, daughter of late underworld don Haji Mastan, has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, seeking justice in a case of alleged abuse and property theft. ... read..

"If you were sincere, you should have allowed pollution debate...": Congress' Manickam Tagore responds to Rijiju's remarks

New Delhi | December 21, 2025 1:48:36 AM IST

Congress leader Manickam Tagore on Saturday took a dig at Union Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju over his remarks on the Lok Sabha not taking up discussion on air pollution in Delhi-NCR and alleged that the government was not sincere and had no intentio ... read..

Delhi Court discharges 2 men accused of conspiracy to revive activities of terrorist organisations SIMI, IM

New Delhi | December 21, 2025 1:48:35 AM IST

Delhi's Patiala House Court on Saturday discharged two men accused in a case of alleged conspiracy to revive the activity of the banned terrorist organisation, Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) and Indian Mujahideen (IM) in India. ... read..

PM Modi accuses TMC of "maha jungle raaj" in Bengal; slams Congress during Assam visit

Kolkata/Guwahati | December 21, 2025 1:48:33 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday accused the Trinamool Congress government of "maha jungle raj" during his virtual address to a rally in Nadia district of West Bengal and attacked Congress during his address after inaugurating the new terminal at ... read..

Running campaign on 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' and cutting down trees: Rajasthan LoP Tika Ram Jully slams Centre's move to redefine Aravalli range, allowing mining

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | December 21, 2025 1:48:31 AM IST

Leader of the Opposition in the Rajasthan Assembly and Congress leader Tika Ram Jully on Saturday criticised the central government's move to redefine the Aravalli range, allowing mining in areas with hills below 100 meters. ... read..

"Boost local economy, encourage tourism": PM Modi on Guwahati's Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport new terminal building

Guwahati (Assam) | December 21, 2025 1:48:30 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the New Terminal Building of Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport in Guwahati on Saturday. ... read..

"Crime against wildlife": TMC MP Sukhendu Roy demands accountability from Railway Minister after elephant-train accident in Assam

New Delhi | December 20, 2025 8:48:40 PM IST

Rajya Sabha MP Sukhedu Sekhar Roy, in a letter to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday, drew attention to the deaths of seven elephants, including four calves in Assam, noting that such incidents recur due to trains exceeding speed limits in desi ... read..

"LG who proclaims himself as Delhi's 'local guardian' has abandoned capital to choke like gas chamber": AAP

New Delhi | December 20, 2025 8:48:38 PM IST

With Delhi choking under toxic air for over a week, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has demanded accountability from Lieutenant Governor (LG) VK Saxena for leaving the capital in crisis while enjoying a cricket match in Ahmedabad. ... read..

PM Modi holds roadshow in Guwahati following new airport building inauguration

Guwahati (Assam) | December 20, 2025 8:19:03 PM IST

Following the inauguration of the new terminal building at Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati, Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted people during his roadshow here on Saturday. ... read..

People need to think whether they want democracy or not: VIP Chief Mukesh Sahani alleges Bihar elections swayed using money

Patna (Bihar) | December 20, 2025 8:19:01 PM IST

Vikassheel Insan Party (VIP) Chief Mukesh Sahani on Saturday alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and their allied parties were engaged in ending democracy. He said the election results were being influenced by money, and that people needed to po ... read..

BJP leaders were target of PFI, says NIA while arguing on charge

New Delhi | December 20, 2025 8:18:55 PM IST

Delhi's Patiala House court on Saturday heard the arguements on charges by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) against 20 Popular Front of India (PFI) leaders and the outfit. It was banned by the Central Government in 2022. ... read..

"Speaking bad words about PM Modi also hate speech": BJP's Chalavadi Narayanaswamy opposes Karnataka govt's bill

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | December 20, 2025 8:18:48 PM IST

Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Council, Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, on Saturday said that speaking "bad words" about Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah is also "hate speech" as he opposed the hate speech bill pa ... read..

"All schemes of Indian govt are inspired by Mahatma Gandhi": Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary on VB-G-RAM-G Bill row

New Delhi | December 20, 2025 8:18:46 PM IST

Amid opposition's criticism over the VB-G RAM G Bill (Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin)), Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary on Saturday emphasised that all the schemes of the Indian Government are inspired by Mahatma Gandhi, k ... read..

"You have harassed her": Jharkhand Minister slams Nitish Kumar over hijab row, offers government job to woman doctor

Dhanbad (Jharkhand) | December 20, 2025 8:18:44 PM IST

Jharkhand Health Minister Irfan Ansari on Saturday slammed Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar over the incident in which he allegedly attempted to remove the hijab of a Muslim woman during a public function earlier this week. ... read..

ISRO completes Drogue Parachute Qualification Tests for Gaganyaan Crew Module

Chandigarh | December 20, 2025 7:49:01 PM IST

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has completed a series of qualification tests for Drogue Parachutes for the development of the deceleration system of Gaganyaan Crew Module at the Rail Track Rocket Sled (RTRS) facility of the Terminal Ballist ... read..

"Doing all this drama to hide their failures": Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje slams Karnataka Congress for opposing VB-G RAM G Bill

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | December 20, 2025 7:48:54 PM IST

Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje on Saturday slammed Karnataka Congress for opposing the VB-G RAM G Bill (Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin)), alleging that they are "doing drama" to hide their governance failures. ... read..

PM Modi targets Congress, says it was becoming part of conspiracy before Independence to end identity of Assam

Guwahati (Assam) | December 20, 2025 8:18:59 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday slammed the Congress in poll-bound in Assam, alleging that it was becoming a party to the conspiracy that could have made the state a part of erstwhile East Pakistan and that freedom fighter Gopinath Bordoloi, who ... read..

"BJP's Godse-like mindset has not ended yet": Punjab Congress chief attacks Centre over VB-G-RAM-G Bill

Chandigarh (Punjab) | December 20, 2025 7:48:50 PM IST

Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring on Saturday alleged that the BJP's "Nathuram Godse mindset has not ended yet" after the VB-G RAM G Bill (Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin)) was passed by the Parliament. ... read..

Kerala: Massive fire engulfs plastic manufacturing unit in Kannur's Thalassery, dousing ops underway

Kannur (Kerala) | December 20, 2025 7:48:47 PM IST

A massive fire broke out at a plastic manufacturing unit in Thalassery in Kerala's Kannur district on Saturday afternoon. ... read..

"Criticism must be constructive, irresponsible statements will not be tolerated": Pawan Kalyan slams YSRCP at 'Amarajeevi Jaladhara' project foundation ceremony

Peravali (Andhra Pradesh) | December 20, 2025 7:18:49 PM IST

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Saturday addressed a gathering after participating in the foundation-laying ceremony of the "Amarajeevi Jaladhara" project held at Peravali in the Nidadavole Assembly constituency of East Godavari distr ... read..

Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta reviews dust pollution hotspots in Rohini, orders time-bound civic action

New Delhi | December 20, 2025 7:18:47 PM IST

Delhi Legislative Assembly Speaker and Rohini MLA Vijender Gupta conducted an on-site inspection of air pollution hotspots in Rohini on Saturday and directed civic agencies to undertake immediate, coordinated action to control dust-related pollution, term ... read..

NDMC chairman inaugurates two-day annual winter rose show at Chanakyapuri

New Delhi | December 20, 2025 7:18:43 PM IST

The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) Chairman Keshav Chandra, on Saturday, inaugurated the two-day "Annual Winter Rose Show" at the India-Africa Friendship Rose Garden, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi. ... read..

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