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"Regular train service will resume soon": N.F. Railway CPRO Kapinjal Kishore Sharma says on Rajdhani collision
Maligaon (Assam) | December 20, 2025 12:49:38 PM IST
Northeast Frontier Railway Chief Public Relations Officer, Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, expressed his grief on the recent Sairang - New Delhi Rajdhani Express collision with a herd of elephants, which killed seven and assured prompt restoration. ... read..


"Govt is running away from discussions, doesn't even want to listen" Sukhdeo Bhagat hits out at Centre on pollution
New Delhi | December 20, 2025 12:49:34 PM IST
Congress MP Sukhdeo Bhagat criticised the central government over air pollution, stating that the problem extends beyond Delhi to all major cities. He accused the Centre of avoiding parliamentary discussion on the issue, alleging that it is "shirking resp ... read..


Union Minister Giriraj Singh attends first Coordination Committee meeting of Textile Research Associations
New Delhi | December 20, 2025 12:49:32 PM IST
Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh on Saturday attended the first Coordination Committee meeting of Textile Research Associations at Vigyan Bhawan here. ... read..


"Over 1 lakh EVs registered since BJP took charge, AAP slowed pollution control": Delhi Health Minister
New Delhi | December 20, 2025 12:49:29 PM IST
Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh on Saturday criticised the previous AAP government for the slow adoption of electric vehicles in the city, while highlighting that over one lakh Electric Vehicles (EVs) have been registered since the BJP government ... read..


Delhi Police denies receiving complaint over alleged Ankit Dewan assault at Delhi Airport Terminal 1
New Delhi | December 20, 2025 12:49:24 PM IST
Delhi Police on Saturday denied receiving any complaint regarding the alleged assault of Ankit Dewan by an Air India Express pilot at Delhi airport Terminal 1, stating that no such matter has been reported to the police station either by Dewan or by the a ... read..


"Unwavering dedication reflects the highest traditions of service," PM Modi extends greetings to SSB on Raising Day
New Delhi | December 20, 2025 12:49:22 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings to all personnel of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) on the occasion of its Raising Day on Saturday. ... read..


Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai expresses concern over violence against Hindus in Bangladesh
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | December 20, 2025 12:49:17 PM IST
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has expressed concern over rising violence against religious minorities in Bangladesh following the murder of Hindu youth Deepu Chandra Das. Calling the situation distressing, the CM said such incidents against H ... read..


Lakhpati Didi and Namo Drone Didi schemes make women self-reliant in Gujarat
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | December 20, 2025 12:49:13 PM IST
With a steadfast commitment to empowering citizens through good governance, the state government has remained consistently proactive, launching multiple initiatives to ensure that development reaches even the remotest areas and to strengthen women's parti ... read..


"Don't support drug lords, protect stray cattle": Navjot Kaur Sidhu appeals to Punjab CM, legal fraternity
Chandigarh (Punjab), | December 20, 2025 12:18:58 PM IST
Navjot Kaur Sidhu, who has been recently suspended by Congress on Saturday appealed to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, retired judges, and legal professionals to refrain from taking up cases on behalf of drug lords and land grabbers, emphasising the ... read..


BJP's Ram Kadam defends Kokate's resignation; says opposition has no right to question
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 20, 2025 12:18:56 PM IST
BJP leader Ram Kadam on Saturday commented on the resignation of NCP leader Manikrao Kokate, saying the present government acted promptly in seeking his resignation. ... read..


Delhi CM Rekha Gupta offers prayers at Shri Salasar Balaji temple in Rajasthan's Churu
Jaipur (Rajasthan) | December 20, 2025 12:18:53 PM IST
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday offered prayers at the renowned Shri Salasar Balaji temple in Rajasthan's Churu district. ... read..


'DMK opposed SIR from beginning as deleted voters belong to ruling party': TN BJP Chief Nainar Nagenthran
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 20, 2025 12:18:50 PM IST
Tamil Nadu BJP chief Nainar Nagenthran on Saturday said the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has opposed the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls from the very beginning because a large number of voters deleted during the exercise belonged t ... read..


GI-Tagged Indi Lime from Karnataka enters Oman market with its first export shipment
New Delhi | December 20, 2025 11:49:04 AM IST
In a significant boost to India's agricultural exports, three metric tonnes (MTs) of GI-tagged Indi Lime from Vijayapura district of Karnataka were exported to Oman on 19 December 2025, marking the entry of this unique citrus fruit into another global mar ... read..


"Confident of winning maximum seats," says Goa CM Pramod Sawant after casting vote in Zilla Panchayat polls
Cotombi (Goa) | December 20, 2025 11:49:02 AM IST
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Saturday cast his vote for the Zilla Panchayat elections at Cotombi, Goa, as polling began across the state amid what he described as strong public enthusiasm. ... read..


Uttar Pradesh: JP Nadda arrives in Lucknow to attend 21st Convocation of King George's Medical University
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 20, 2025 11:48:57 AM IST
Union Health Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party National President J P Nadda arrived in Lucknow on Saturday, where senior party leaders and workers at the airport warmly received him. ... read..


66 arrival and departure flights cancelled at Delhi Airport
New Delhi | December 20, 2025 11:48:49 AM IST
In the wake of low visibility caused by dense fog, 66 arrival and departure flights got cancelled at Indira Gandhi International Airport on Saturday. ... read..


Uttar Pradesh: Fog engulfs various cities, temperature dips to 9C
General News | December 20, 2025 11:48:46 AM IST
The northern state of Uttar Pradesh witnessed dense fog on Saturday morning, with temperatures dipping as low as 9C in various cities. ... read..


Maharashtra: Polling underway for Washim Municipal Council elections
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 20, 2025 11:48:44 AM IST
Polling commenced on Saturday in Washim for the election of 32 Municipal Councillors and the Municipal President of the Washim Municipal Council. ... read..


Delhi court says protest turned "unruly", frames charges against Congress leader Alka Lamba for obstructing police, violating prohibitory orders
New Delhi | December 20, 2025 11:19:01 AM IST
Observing that the accused was "clearly seen pushing police officials, jumping barricades and instigating protesters to breach prohibitory orders," a Delhi court on Thursday framed criminal charges against Congress leader Alka Lamba in connection with a p ... read..


Haryana Police conducts raids on 900+ locations, arrests 156 criminals under operation Hotspot Domination
Chandigarh | December 20, 2025 11:18:53 AM IST
Haryana Police on Friday conducted simultaneous raids at over 900 locations as part of the ongoing statewide campaign against crime and criminals, 'Operation Hotspot Domination'. ... read..


Janata Darshan: Yogi Adityanath listens to grievances from 250 people, orders action against fraudsters
Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) | December 20, 2025 11:18:51 AM IST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday held a 'Janata Darshan' at the Gorakhnath Temple premises, where he personally heard grievances from around 250 people from different districts of the state and directed officials to take strict act ... read..


Assam Tragedy: Rajdhani Express derails after hitting elephants, killing 7
Maligaon (Assam) | December 20, 2025 11:18:48 AM IST
In the wee hours of Saturday, an unfortunate incident took place in the Jamunamukh - Kampur section under Lumding Division of N.F. railway in which the Train no. 20507 DN Sairang - New Delhi Rajdhani Express dashed with elephants, resulting in derailment ... read..


Bengal: Leopard captured from tea garden in Darjeeling's Naxalbari
Naxalbari (West Bengal) | December 20, 2025 11:18:45 AM IST
A leopard has been captured from the Jabra Division tea garden in the Naxalbari area of Darjeeling district, following complaints from local residents about losses of cattle. ... read..


WB: People gather at Taherpur Netaji Park, wave flags ahead of PM Modi's visit to Ranaghat
Ranaghat (West Bengal) | December 20, 2025 10:49:24 AM IST
People have gathered at Taherpur Netaji Park in Ranaghat, Nadia, waving national flags and chanting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's name, ahead of his public address and the inauguration of multiple development projects worth ?3,200 crore on Saturday. ... read..


PM Modi to inaugurate new terminal building at Gopinath Bordoloi Airport in Guwahati today
New Delhi | December 20, 2025 10:49:22 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the new terminal building of Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati, Assam, today. ... read..


JMM MP Mahua Maji, Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh criticise VB-G RAM-G Bill
Politics | December 20, 2025 10:49:21 AM IST
Jharkhand Mukti Morcha MP Mahua Maji, on Friday, expressed her criticism of the passage of the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgaar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025 (VB-G RAM-G Bill), which replaces the 2-decade-old Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Em ... read..


Man arrested for smuggling banned Codeine Cough Syrup in Raebareli
Raebareli (Uttar Pradesh) | December 20, 2025 10:49:17 AM IST
Raebareli police have arrested a man for his involvement in the illegal trafficking of codeine-based cough syrup. Acting on a complaint from the Drug Inspector, officials caught Priyanshu Gautam and sent him to judicial custody on Thursday. Earlier, in a ... read..


Odisha Vigilance raids premises of Forest Ranger in Jagatsinghpur
Jagatsinghpur (Odisha) | December 20, 2025 10:49:07 AM IST
Odisha Vigilance on Saturday conducted raids at multiple premises of Forest Ranger Rajendra Kumar Samantray of Rahama Forest Range in Jagatsinghpur district. ... read..


J-K: Flood-hit canals repaired in Nowshera, Jal Shakti Division restores irrigation water for local farmers
Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 20, 2025 10:49:03 AM IST
The Irrigation Department in Nowshera has swiftly restored canals damaged by recent floods, ensuring the resumption of water supply to farmers across the Rajouri, Sunderbani, and Poonch areas. ... read..


AAI warns of fog-induced flight delays across Northern India Airports; passengers advised to check updates
New Delhi | December 20, 2025 10:18:56 AM IST
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) on Saturday issued a weather advisory warning that reduced visibility due to fog across parts of Northern India may impact flight operations at select airports, potentially leading to delays or disruptions. ... read..


Uttarakhand: Dense fog surrounds Dehradun, temperature likely to dip to 10C amid cold wave
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | December 20, 2025 10:18:53 AM IST
A dense layer of fog has enveloped Dehradun, the capital of Uttarakhand, since Saturday morning, intensifying the cold wave conditions. ... read..


PM Modi's WB visit focused on development, not elections: BJP leader Dilip Ghosh
West Medinipur (West Bengal) | December 20, 2025 10:18:51 AM IST
BJP leader Dilip Ghosh on Saturday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to West Bengal should not be linked to elections, asserting that the Prime Minister regularly travels across the country to inaugurate and review development works. ... read..


CM Yogi Adityanath holds Janta Darbar in UP's Gorakhpur
Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) | December 20, 2025 11:18:56 AM IST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday held a 'Janta Darbar' at the Gorakhnath Temple premises. The UP CM listened to the problems of people who came from various districts in the 'Janata Darshan' organised and gave instructions to the c ... read..


"Blood on hands of rulers": VHRP demands judicial inquiry after devotee's self-immolation over Karthigai Deepam row
Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 20, 2025 9:48:58 AM IST
The National Mahila President of Vishwa Hindu Raksha Parishad, Yamuna Pathak, on Friday accused the Tamil Nadu government of "institutional negligence" and "contempt of court" following the death of a 40-year-old man who allegedly self-immolated over the ... read..


Srirangam's Vaikunta Ekadasi festival draws massive devotee attendance as Pagal Pathu celebrations begin
Tirumala (Andhra Pradesh) | December 20, 2025 9:48:54 AM IST
The Vaikunta Ekadasi grand festival commenced with great fervour at Srirangam, drawing thousands of devotees for darshan. ... read..


IndiGo warns of flight disruptions to Jammu, Ranchi due to prevailing fog
New Delhi | December 20, 2025 9:48:53 AM IST
India's domestic airline IndiGo on Saturday issued a travel advisory warning of potential flight disruptions to Ranchi, Jammu, and Hindon airports due to low visibility caused by dense fog. ... read..


Ranchi soaks in the festive spirit of Christmas, CM Hemant Soren wishes people of state
Ranchi (Jharkhand) | December 20, 2025 9:48:51 AM IST
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Friday visited the Archbishop's House in Ranchi to share holiday wishes and remarked on the vibrant atmosphere that has taken hold of the public during the Christmas season. ... read..


CPRG hosts dialogue on India's changing publishing landscape ahead of India-AI Impact Summit 2026
New Delhi | December 20, 2025 9:48:49 AM IST
The Centre of Policy Research and Governance (CPRG) hosted "AI in Publishing", an official pre-summit dialogue ahead of the India-AI Impact Summit 2026, at New Delhi. ... read..


"We all respect Lord Ram": TMC's Kunal Ghosh on Madan Mitra's remark on Ram
Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 20, 2025 9:18:57 AM IST
Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Kunal Ghosh on Friday distanced himself from "Shri Ram was Muslim" remark made by party MLA Madan Mitra, asserting that there was no question of the party or its leaders not respecting Lord Ram. ... read..


"Rahul Gandhi has problem with Lord Ram": BJP leader Gaurav Vallabh on Congress' protest against VB-G RAM-G Bill
Politics | December 20, 2025 9:18:55 AM IST
The BJP has slammed the Congress's protest to the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgaar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025 (VB-G RAM-G Bill), which reframes MGNREGA. BJP leader Gaurav Vallabh, on Friday, criticised the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sab ... read..


NCP leader Manikrao Kokate hospitalised with acute Coronary syndrome; doctors recommend bypass surgery
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 20, 2025 9:18:50 AM IST
NCP leader Manikrao Kokate is undergoing treatment at Lilavati Hospital after being diagnosed with Acute Coronary Syndrome and escalated hypertension, doctors said. ... read..


Delhi Airport issues passenger advisory amid fog, flight operations continue normally
New Delhi | December 20, 2025 9:18:48 AM IST
Indira Gandhi International Airport issued a passenger advisory on Saturday, as fog continued to blanket the national capital. The airport stated that low visibility procedures are still in progress, but all flight operations are functioning normally. ... read..


Amit Shah extends greetings on SSB's 62nd Raising Day, salutes martyrs who made ultimate sacrifice
New Delhi | December 20, 2025 9:18:45 AM IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday extended greetings to the personnel of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and their families on the occasion of the force's 62nd Raising Day, lauding their dedication and service to the nation. ... read..


Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam: Court sends Saumya Chaurasia to 14-day Judicial Custody, says ED
Raipur, (Chhattisgarh) | December 20, 2025 9:18:39 AM IST
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has said that the court has sent Saumya Chaurasia to 14 days of judicial custody in connection with a money laundering investigation linked to the alleged liquor scam. ... read..


Uttarakhand: CM Dhami urges devotees to visit Shri Jageshwar Dham during Shravan
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | December 20, 2025 9:18:37 AM IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami highlighted Shri Jageshwar Dham in Almora district as a significant spiritual destination, urging devotees to visit during the sacred month of Shravan. ... read..


BRS, BJP slam Congress over T'gana Panchayat results; KTR dares Revanth Reddy for by-polls to prove public support
Nirmal (Telangana) | December 20, 2025 8:48:39 AM IST
Opposition BRS and BJP stepped up their attack on the ruling Congress over the recently concluded Gram Panchayat elections in Telangana, with BRS Working President K T Rama Rao challenging Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to prove public support through by- ... read..


Thick smog engulfs Delhi as air quality turns 'severe' at 429
New Delhi | December 20, 2025 8:48:37 AM IST
The national capital woke up to a thick layer of toxic smog on Saturday morning, significantly impairing visibility and affecting residents. The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) reading stood at 380 at around 7 a.m., falling into the 'very poor' category, ... read..


JK CM meets Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil, seeks early release of pending JJM funds
New Delhi | December 20, 2025 8:48:36 AM IST
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister has held a meeting with Union Minister of Jal Shakti C.R. Patil to discuss key issues related to the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in the Union Territory. ... read..


PM Modi congratulates Nitin Nabin, expresses confidence he will "strengthen party at grassroots"
New Delhi | December 20, 2025 8:18:28 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met Nitin Nabin, the newly appointed working president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and congratulated him on taking charge of his new responsibility in the party. He expressed confidence that Nabin's organisa ... read..


W.Bengal: FIR registered against Amit Malviya over alleged incendiary social media post
Baruipur (West Bengal) | December 20, 2025 7:18:35 AM IST
An FIR has been registered against BJP leader and National In-Charge of the party's IT Cell, Amit Malviya, at the Narendrapur Police Station under the Baruipur Police Station, alleging that his social media post threatened communal harmony and the soverei ... read..


"What happened was wrong...": Muslim woman doctor classmate on Nitish Kumar trying to remove her hijab
Patna (Bihar) | December 20, 2025 6:48:43 AM IST
Bilkis Parveen, a classmate of the Muslim woman doctor whose hijab was removed by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, emphasised that what happened was wrong, stating, "No one has the right to touch someone without their consent." ... read..


Air India Express suspends employee on accusation of alleged assault in Delhi Airport
New Delhi | December 20, 2025 6:18:34 AM IST
Air India Express, through their official X handle, apologised and declared the "immediate" removal of their employee from official duties who was allegedly involved in the assault of a person named "Ankit Dhawan" at Delhi airport. ... read..


"PM Modi will be 1st Prime Minister to offer homage at Swahid Smarak Kshetra ": Assam CM Himanta Biswa
Dispur (Assam) | December 20, 2025 5:18:46 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will become the first Prime Minister to offer homage at Swahid Smarak Kshetra, a site dedicated to Bir Swahids of the Assam Movement. ... read..


"Did not get satisfactory answers": Haryana LoP Bhupinder Singh Hooda on opposition walkout
Chandigarh (Haryana) | December 20, 2025 4:48:38 AM IST
Congress MLA and LoP of Haryana Bhupinder Singh Hooda criticised the BJP-run Haryana government for avoiding giving answers to questions on the state's unemployment, law and order, and governance issues and cited it as the reason for the opposition walkou ... read..


Tripura: Governor Indra Sena Reddy Nallu visits BSF villages, border outpost in Sepahijala
Agartala (Tripura) | December 20, 2025 4:48:36 AM IST
Governor Indra Sena Reddy Nallu visited various border villages and a BSF Border Outpost in the Sepahijala District on Friday. ... read..


Tripura Govt aims to make TFTI best film institute in Northeast: CM Manik Saha
Agartala (Tripura) | December 20, 2025 4:18:43 AM IST
Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday said that film is a mirror of society, and through cinema, various aspects of social life, including good, bad, past, present, and even the future, can be showcased on screen to create awareness among people. ... read..


Air India, IndiGo airlines issue travel advisories amidst fog-related disruptions
New Delhi | December 20, 2025 3:18:45 AM IST
Both Air India and IndiGo, in an attempt to mitigate fog-related disruptions, such as reduced visibility that affects flight operations, issued travel advisories for passengers during the holiday season. The advisories requested passengers' patience as se ... read..


AAP MP Sanjay Singh criticised over 'Ram ke naam...' statement
New Delhi | December 20, 2025 2:18:34 AM IST
A sharp political debate erupted over Sanjay Singh's statement in Parliament on Friday that invoked the name of the Hindu God 'Ram'. The ruling party, BJP members, strongly criticised the MP over the statement, with Union Minister Pralhad Joshi even alleg ... read..


"Astonishing": P Chidambaram raises alarm over deletions in Tamil Nadu draft electoral roll, highlights 66,44,881 individuals who lack addresses
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 20, 2025 2:18:32 AM IST
Rajya Sabha MP P Chidambaram on Friday raised concerns about the voter list in Tamil Nadu, noting that 66,44,881 individuals lack addresses. ... read..


Pollution on rise due to vehicle congestion at MCD toll plazas: AAP's Praveen Kumar
New Delhi | December 20, 2025 1:48:42 AM IST
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Delhi MCD Sah-Prabhari Praveen Kumar alleged that long queues of vehicles at toll plazas run by the BJP-led Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) were worsening the capital's air pollution, despite clear Supreme Court directions to sh ... read..


More than 97 lakh electors removed from ECI's draft SIR roll in Tamil Nadu
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 20, 2025 1:48:41 AM IST
The Election Commission of India on Friday released the draft electoral roll for Tamil Nadu, after collecting 5,43,76,755 enumeration forms of voters across the state. The Election Commission in Tamil Nadu has deleted 97,37,831 electors from the list due ... read..


Congress's no-confidence motion against Haryana's BJP govt defeated, Opposition walks out
Chandigarh (Haryana) | December 20, 2025 1:19:05 AM IST
The Congress party's no-confidence motion against Haryana's BJP government has been defeated in the assembly. Congress MLAs walked out in protest, citing issues such as deteriorating law and order, farmers' struggles for MSP, and poor road conditions. ... read..


PM Modi to visit Bengal on December 20, inaugurate NH projects worth Rs 3,200 crore
New Delhi | December 20, 2025 1:19:01 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit West Bengal on Saturday, December 20, to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for two National Highway projects worth around Rs 3,200 crores. ... read..


Himachal High Court bids farewell to Justice Satyen Vaidya on his superannuation
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | December 20, 2025 1:19:00 AM IST
The Himachal Pradesh High Court on Friday accorded a warm farewell to Justice Satyen Vaidya on his superannuation, with a Full Court Address held on the court premises in Shimla. ... read..


Yes Bank money laundering case: ED questions Anil Ambani's son, Jai Anmol
New Delhi | December 20, 2025 1:18:56 AM IST
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday questioned Anil Ambani's son, Jai Anmol Ambani, in connection with the Yes Bank money laundering case. He has been asked to rejoin the investigation on December 20, the Enforcement Directorate officials said. ... read..


"Does not understand issue properly": BJP MP Vivek Thakur slams Congress leader Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi | December 20, 2025 1:18:55 AM IST
BJP MP Vivek Thakur on Friday hit out at Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over his criticism of the passage of Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025 (VB-G RAM G Bill), which reframes MGNREGA, saying Congres ... read..


AAP moves court alleging result manipulation in Ashok Vihar MCD by-poll, notices issued to EC and BJP candidate
New Delhi | December 20, 2025 1:18:53 AM IST
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has approached a Delhi court alleging large-scale irregularities and manipulation in the recently held Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) by-election for Ashok Vihar Ward 65, after the party's candidate was initially shown as t ... read..


"Attack on working class": Pawan Khera slams government over Viksit Bhart G RAM G Bill
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | December 20, 2025 12:48:54 AM IST
Congress leader Pawan Khera has slammed the government over the Viksit Bharat-G RAM G bill, which was passed by Parliament on Friday, and said the legislation attacks the very essence of the MGNREGA framework, which in turn is an "attack on the working cl ... read..


Over 73 lakh voter names removed from Gujarat draft electoral roll; Gujarat CEO
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | December 19, 2025 11:49:22 PM IST
The Election Commission of India (ECI) is implementing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the Electoral Rolls in Gujarat with clearly defined objectives of ensuring maximum participation, complete inclusion of eligible electors, and full transparency ... read..


President Murmu reviews preparations for opening of second edition of Udyan Utsav at Rashtrapati Nilayam in Hyderabad
Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 19, 2025 11:49:17 PM IST
President Droupadi Murmu reviewed preparations for the opening of the second edition of Udyan Utsav at Rashtrapati Nilayam, Hyderabad, on Friday. ... read..


Gujarat CM addresses CREDAI National Conclave in New Delhi
New Delhi | December 19, 2025 11:49:15 PM IST
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, while addressing the National Conclave of CREDAI (Confederation of Real Estate Developers Associations of India) held in Delhi on Friday, underlined the vital role of the real estate sector in realising the vision o ... read..


Court issues notice on plea challenging result of MCD bypoll of Ashok Vihar seat
New Delhi | December 19, 2025 11:49:13 PM IST
The Rohini District court has issued a notice on an election petition challenging the result of the MCD bypoll on the Ashok Vihar ward seat. This petition has been filed by the Aam Admi Party (AAP) candidate Seema Goyal against Veena Asija. Asija was decl ... read..


P Chidambaram calls Congress committee members to go house to house and verify final voter list after SIR in Tamil Nadu
New Delhi | December 19, 2025 11:49:11 PM IST
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Friday called party's booth committee members to verify the final voter list in Tamil Nadu by visiting door to door after the Election Commission announced the deletion of 97.37 lakh voters during Special Intensive ... read..


Around 42 lakh voters likely to be removed from electoral roll post SIR in Madhya Pradesh
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | December 19, 2025 11:49:04 PM IST
Around 42 lakh voters in Madhya Pradesh are likely to be removed from the electoral rolls following the completion of the first phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, an election official said on Friday. ... read..


Bombay HC grants bail to NCP leader Manikrao Kokate in 1995 cheating case
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 19, 2025 11:49:03 PM IST
The Bombay High Court on Friday granted bail to Nationalist Congress Party leader Manikrao Kokate in connection with a 1995 cheating case, directing him to furnish a bond of Rs 1 lakh. ... read..


Assamese daughters Lovlina, Hima, Uma and Simu fulfilled dreams of PM Modi, CM Himanta: State BJP
Guwahati (Assam) | December 19, 2025 11:49:01 PM IST
On the eve of the Prime Minister's visit, the outstanding achievements and glory brought to the nation through sports by Lovlina Borgohain, Hima Das, Uma Chetry and Simu Das have been widely discussed across the country. ... read..


500 HRTC buses to be phased out, replaced by 747 new vehicles; HRTC to emerge as model corporation for regular jobs: Himachal Deputy CM
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | December 19, 2025 11:48:54 PM IST
Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri on Friday said that 500 old and unfit buses of the Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) will be taken out of service within the next two months and replaced with 747 new buses, as part of a major overhaul of th ... read..


Rs 110 Crore bridge to be built over Sabarmati River at Rinza, Tarapur of Anand district
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | December 19, 2025 11:48:50 PM IST
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has approved the construction of a new bridge over the Sabarmati River at Rinza village in Tarapur Taluka, Anand district, for Rs 110 crore. ... read..


Eight bills passed during Winter Session of Parliament marked by sharp debates on electoral reforms, 150 years of Vande Mataram
New Delhi | December 19, 2025 11:48:48 PM IST
Parliament passed eight bills during the relatively short winter session, with the opposition and treasury benches engaging in sharp exchanges on some of the legislations and during debates on electoral reforms and the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram. ... read..


Maharashtra: Leopard captured after attacking two people in Mira Bhayandar
Thane (Maharashtra) | December 19, 2025 11:18:58 PM IST
A leopard that entered a residential area in Mira Bhayandar in the early hours of Friday and triggered panic among residents has been captured by forest department officials, authorities confirmed. ... read..


IMD issues rain, snow alert for Himachal's higher reaches after December 20
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | December 19, 2025 11:18:54 PM IST
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning of rain and snowfall in the higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh for a 72-hour period beginning after December 20, a senior weather official said on Thursday. ... read..


Kamal Haasan raises concern on ethanol-blended fuels withdrawal of E10 petrol, Nitin Gadkari responds
New Delhi | December 19, 2025 11:18:52 PM IST
Rajya Sabha MP and actor-politician Kamal Haasan on Friday raised concern on ethanol-blended fuels, its impact on vehicles, the withdrawal of E10 petrol, and consumer safeguards. ... read..


Growing ease of resources, facilities without physical exertion giving rise to unexpected challenges: PM Modi
New Delhi | December 19, 2025 11:18:51 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday emphasised that the lack of "physical labour" due to the convenience of resources can create unforeseen challenges for the human body, encouraging citizens to adopt a more active lifestyle. ... read..


Over 3,300 Shiv Sena aspirants seek tickets for Thane district civic polls; women show strong participation
Thane (Maharashtra) | December 19, 2025 11:18:49 PM IST
Ahead of the upcoming municipal corporation elections, the Shiv Sena has received an overwhelming response from aspirants in Thane district, with as many as 3,348 party workers submitting applications for candidature across six civic bodies. The large tur ... read..


"Number of days are decided according to business": UP minister Suresh Khanna as assembly session begins
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 19, 2025 11:18:47 PM IST
As the Uttar Pradesh assembly session began on Friday, state minister Suresh Kumar Khanna said the session's days will be decided by the business, adding that the government is ready to discuss the bill and any other issues. ... read..


"Resign and seek re-election if you truly have 66% public support": KTR challenges Telangana CM
Rajanna Siricilla (Telangana) | December 19, 2025 11:18:44 PM IST
BRS Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR) on Friday launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, daring him to prove his claims of approval of people in panchayat elections by making the ten defected BRS MLAs resign and seek a fresh mandate. ... read..


"Couldn't see anything serious...": Haryana CM responds to no-confidence motion; takes potshots at Hooda, Rahul Gandhi
Chandigarh | December 19, 2025 11:18:42 PM IST
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday said that he "couldn't see anything serious" in the no-confidence motion against his government and took potshots at Congress leaders Bhupinder Singh Hooda and Rahul Gandhi. ... read..


DGCA hosts Safety Seminar 2025, emphasises collaboration to strengthen India's aviation safety framework
New Delhi | December 19, 2025 11:18:40 PM IST
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), under the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), on Thursday organised the Safety Seminar 2025 at the Indian Aviation Academy in New Delhi, bringing together senior government officials, regulators, industry l ... read..


Swati Maliwal meets Union Environment Minister, demands strengthening of CAQM to tackle Delhi's air pollution crisis
New Delhi | December 19, 2025 11:18:35 PM IST
Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal met Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupendra Yadav on Friday, and submitted a memorandum highlighting the continuously deteriorating air quality in Delhi and its severe impact on public health. ... read..


Opposition slams Centre as "descendants of Nathuram Godse" after parliament passes VB G RAM-G bill
New Delhi | December 19, 2025 10:49:01 PM IST
While Parliament passed the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill on Thursday, the move triggered strong opposition protests. Opposition parties criticised the Centre, with some leaders branding it the "descendants of Nathu ... read..


PM Modi to inaugurate new terminal building of Guwahati airport, unveil Rs 15,600-crore development projects in Assam
New Delhi | December 19, 2025 10:48:59 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Assam on December 20-21, during which he will inaugurate the New Terminal Building of Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport in Guwahati and unveil development projects worth around Rs 15,600 crore in As ... read..


"Opposition doing politics, names are changed from time to time as per necessity": Arjun Ram Meghwal on MGNREGA renaming row
New Delhi | December 19, 2025 10:48:54 PM IST
Following the row over renaming the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) as Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025 (VB-G RAM G Bill), Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said that the oppositio ... read..


Ed moves Delhi HC against trial court order in National Herald case
New Delhi | December 19, 2025 10:48:52 PM IST
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday approached the Delhi High Court challenging the Rouse Avenue Court's order declining to take cognisance of its money laundering complaint against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi in the National Her ... read..


SIT arrests two more in Sabarimala gold theft case
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | December 19, 2025 10:48:49 PM IST
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has arrested Smart Creation CEO Pankaj Bhandari and Karnataka's Bellary-based jewellery owner Govardhan in the Sabarimala gold theft case, Kerala DGP Ravada Chandrasekhar said on Friday. ... read..


IRCTC hotel and land for job case: Delhi Court rejects Rabri Devi's plea for transfer of cases
New Delhi | December 19, 2025 10:18:46 PM IST
The Rouse Avenue Court on Friday dismissed the applications of former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi seeking transfer of cases against her and family members. She has sought the transfer of Central Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement Directorate case ... read..


ED flags 'grave legal errors' in National Herald ruling, moves Delhi HC against cognisance refusal
New Delhi | December 19, 2025 10:18:44 PM IST
Terming the trial court's reasoning legally flawed and prejudicial to the prosecution, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has approached the Delhi High Court challenging the Rouse Avenue Court's order that declined to take cognisance of its money laundering ... read..


CBI Court sentences 4 years imprisonment with Rs 1 lakh fine to four accused in Bank Fraud Case
New Delhi | December 19, 2025 9:19:09 PM IST
The CBI Court in Delhi, in its judgment and order passed on December 18, sentenced four accused persons to four years' imprisonment and a fine of Rs. One Lakh each, in a bank fraud case, an official press release ... read..


We have set up goal of creating India leading in all sectors by 2047: Amit Shah
New Delhi | December 19, 2025 8:48:36 PM IST
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that the Narendra Modi-led Union government has set an ambitious target for India to emerge as the world's leading nation across all sectors by 2047, the year marking 100 years of Independence. ... read..


Indian Army to buy 850 Kamikaze drones worth Rs 2000 crore
By Ajit Dubey

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 8:48:31 PM IST
As part of lessons learnt from Operation Sindoor, the Indian Army is all set to buy 850 kamikaze drones, which will be used to equip all three defence forces and the special forces. ... read..


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