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Indian Navy commissions second MH 60R helicopter squadron, INAS 335 (Ospreys)

Panaji (Goa) | December 17, 2025 6:19:23 PM IST

The Indian Navy commissioned its second MH 60R helicopter squadron, INAS 335 (Ospreys), at NS Hansa, Goa, in the presence of Adm Dinesh K Tripathi, the Chief of the Naval Staff. ... read..

"No one asks the Prime Minister where he is roaming?": Congress leader Imran Masood defends Rahul Gandhi's Germany visit

New Delhi | December 17, 2025 6:19:19 PM IST

Amid criticism over Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's visit to Germany, party leader Imran Masood came out in his defence, arguing that no one raises questions over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign engagements. ... read..

Maharashtra: Central Railway successfully dismantles 103-year-old Railway Over Bridge at Solapur Yard

Solapur (Maharashtra) | December 17, 2025 6:19:16 PM IST

The Solapur Division of Central Railway successfully operated a 13 hours 30 minutes special traffic block on December 14, demonstrating meticulous planning, inter-agency coordination and a strong commitment to passenger safety and service continuity, said ... read..

Arms and ammunition trafficking case: NIA arrests 11th accused, identified as linchpin

New Delhi | December 17, 2025 6:19:11 PM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested the 11th accused working as a linchpin of a multi-state illegal arms and ammunition trafficking syndicate. ... read..

SC allows action against vehicles below BS-IV norms in NCR

New Delhi | December 17, 2025 6:19:09 PM IST

The Supreme Court has ordered that the Delhi government can take action against owners who are using vehicles below the BS IV (Bharat Stage 4) emission standard in the NCR region. ... read..

AICTE chairman inaugurates IDE bootcamp for PM SHRI school staff

New Delhi | December 17, 2025 5:49:03 PM IST

AICTE Chairman Prof. TG Sitharam centrally inaugurated the Innovation, Design and Entrepreneurship (IDE) Bootcamp for Principals and Teachers of PM SHRI Schools on Wednesday through an online mode. The bootcamp is being conducted simultaneously at 14 loca ... read..

"Prioritise public welfare over political revenge": Bhupinder Singh Hooda protests against Centre over National Herald Case

Panchkula (Haryana) | December 17, 2025 5:48:59 PM IST

Leader of Opposition in Haryana Assembly and Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Wednesday termed the National Herald case "politically motivated" and asked the Centre to prioritise public welfare over "political revenge". ... read..

Centre clarifies Nehru's papers not "missing" but with Sonia Gandhi; seeks return

New Delhi | December 17, 2025 5:48:56 PM IST

The Ministry of Culture on Wednesday clarified that former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru's private papers can't be termed as "missing" from the Prime Ministers Museum and Library (PMML) as their "whereabouts are known", which is with former Congress Pre ... read..

NIA attaches two assets of wanted Cambodia-based Indian national in transnational human trafficking case

New Delhi | December 17, 2025 5:48:55 PM IST

In a move to dismantle the nexus of a transnational syndicate, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday said it has attached two immovable properties of a Cambodia-based Indian national. ... read..

Union Minister Amit Shah meets new Uttar Pradesh BJP chief Pankaj Chaudhary

New Delhi | December 17, 2025 5:19:10 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday met newly elected Uttar Pradesh state BJP President and Union Minister of State (MoS) for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary in the national capital. ... read..

Gujarat: Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary welcomes over 52,000 visitors as biodiversity flourishes

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | December 17, 2025 5:19:08 PM IST

Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary Records Footfall of 52,400 Visitors in 2024-25. This Sanctuary Showcases Gujarat's Ecological Excellence as the State Prepares for the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Connect (VGRC) in Rajkot. ... read..

PAC Foundation Day 2025: UP CM Yogi recalls bravery of police forces

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 17, 2025 4:49:14 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath congratulated the Provincial Armed Constabulary of UP on its foundation day as he recalled the valour of PAC personnel who were stationed at the Parliament during the December 13, 2001, terror attack. ... read..

Rahul Gandhi, Congress are "antithesis" to Mahatma Gandhi's ideals: BJP's CR Kesavan on MGNREGA row

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 17, 2025 4:49:12 PM IST

BJP National Spokesperson CR Kesavan on Wednesday defended the renaming of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) and criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, saying that he and his party are "antithesis" to Mahatma Gandhi's ... read..

"Insult to Indian army": BJP Council Member Sadineni Yamini Sharma condemns Prithviraj Chavan's remarks

Amaravathi (Andhra Pradesh) | December 17, 2025 4:49:05 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party National Council Member Sadineni Yamini Sharma strongly condemned senior Congress leader and former Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan's recent remarks on Operation Sindoor. She further called on Congress to apologise for ... read..

From Constable to DCP, 9,248 posts lying vacant in Delhi Police: Centre informs Parliament

New Delhi | December 17, 2025 4:49:01 PM IST

The Delhi Police is facing a total of 9,248 vacancies across ranks ranging from Constable to Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) and Additional DCP, even as the current strength of the force stands at 92,044 personnel, the government informed the Parliame ... read..

Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria meets Union Ministers in Delhi

New Delhi | December 17, 2025 4:48:58 PM IST

Punjab Governor and Chandigarh administrator Gulab Chand Kataria on Wednesday met Union Ministers Nitin Gadkari, Manohar Lal Khattar and Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in the national capital. ... read..

Bihar CM offers prayers at Bodhgaya's Mahabodhi temple

Gaya Ji (Bihar) | December 17, 2025 4:48:56 PM IST

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday offered prayers at Bodhgaya's Mahabodhi temple. ... read..

BJP refutes Rahul Gandhi's "declining manufacturing" claim, says electronics, automobile sectors grew multifold

New Delhi | December 17, 2025 4:19:12 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari on Wednesday refuted Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi's "manufacturing is declining" remark, calling it "fake news" against India's growth story. ... read..

Congress Leader burns copies of VB-G Ram G Bill In nationwide protest against MGNREGA renaming

New Delhi | December 17, 2025 3:49:10 PM IST

Congress Leader Udit Raj, on Wednesday, while leading a protest by All India Unorganised Workers Congress against the Centre's decision to rename the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA ) to Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar a ... read..

Traditional food carnival emerges as major tourist attraction at Shimla's Ridge

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | December 17, 2025 3:49:05 PM IST

The Food Carnival being organised alongside the SARAS (Sale of Articles of Rural Artisans Society) Fair at Shimla's historic Ridge Ground has emerged as a major attraction for tourists, while also providing sustainable livelihood opportunities to rural wo ... read..

Moradabad Municipal Corporation to develop Trishul War museum, to showcase MiG-27, INS Vikrant

Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh) | December 17, 2025 3:49:02 PM IST

The Moradabad Municipal Corporation is developing the Trishul War Museum, which will display veteran military equipment, including tanks, a MiG-27 aircraft, the INS Vikrant, and other armaments supplied by the Defence Research and Development Organisation ... read..

Goa: Birch by Romeo Lane owners Luthra brothers leave from Anjuna District Hospital after medical examination

Arjuna (Goa) | December 17, 2025 3:19:34 PM IST

Brothers Gaurav Luthra and Saurabh Luthra, owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa's Arpora, were taken away from Anjuna District Hospital on Wednesday after undergoing a medical examination, officials said. ... read..

DIG JSK Range reviews ongoing operational preparedness in Kathua district

Kathua (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 17, 2025 3:19:27 PM IST

The DIG JSK Shiv Kumar along with Mohita Sharma SSP Kathua, SSP Samba Varinder Manas, Dysp Arjun Singh Chib , SP OPS Billawar, SP OPS Kathua, CO CRPF, SDPO Billawar and SHO Billawar reviewed ongoing operational preparedness in Billawar in view of a firin ... read..

Suvendu Adhikari, BJP protest in Kolkata over Messi event mismanagement; demands CM resignation, Aroop Biswas' custody

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 17, 2025 3:19:23 PM IST

Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, along with BJP workers, on Wednesday staged a protest against the state government, alleging mismanagement during football star Lionel Messi's event at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkat ... read..

Gujarat: 4 pilgrims killed, one injured after car hits them in Morbi

Morbi (Gujarat) | December 17, 2025 3:19:14 PM IST

Four pilgrims were killed, and one person was injured after a car hit them from behind in the Morbi district of Gujarat on Wednesday. ... read..

"Having Ram in someone's name does not give a license for anything...": RJD's Manoj Jha on MGNREGA name change row

New Delhi | December 17, 2025 3:19:11 PM IST

RJD MP Manoj Jha on Wednesday criticised the Centre over the decision to change the name of the MGNREGA scheme, saying that merely having "Ram" in someone's name doesn't give them a license to anything. ... read..

"True face of Nitish Kumar is being revealed": Omar Abdullah takes a dig at Nitish Kumar over hijab video

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 17, 2025 3:19:09 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday took a sharp dig at Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar over a viral video purportedly showing him attempting to remove a woman's hijab, asserting that the Bihar Chief Minister was considered a sec ... read..

Village Panchayat issues diktat over marriage in Bidhuri Gotra, Delhi HC grants protection to groom, family

By Dhiraj Beniwal New Delhi | December 17, 2025 2:49:15 PM IST

A Khap-like Panchayat diktat has come to light in a village of the South East District of the National Capital, where the predominant Bidhuri Gotra panchayat issued a diktat to a member of the Chechi Gotra to cancel the proposed marriage of his son with a ... read..

Former Travancore Devaswom Board AO arrested in 2019 Sabarimala gold theft case

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | December 17, 2025 2:49:14 PM IST

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Wednesday arrested Sreekumar, a former Administrative Officer (AO) of the Travancore Devaswom Board, in connection with the Sabarimala gold theft case, Kerala police said on Wednesday. ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami disburses Rs 33.22 crore under self-employment scheme

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | December 17, 2025 2:49:12 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday disbursed an amount of Rs 33.22 crore to the bank accounts of 3,848 beneficiaries under the Chief Minister Self-Employment Scheme through an online transfer from the Chief Minister's residence. ... read..

"Working to improve AQI in coming week," says Delhi Environment Minister

New Delhi | December 17, 2025 2:49:04 PM IST

Delhi's Environment Minister on Wednesday said that the Delhi government is continuously working to improve the air quality in the capital and also stated that there will now be 50% work from home implemented as well. ... read..

BJP's Baijayant Panda chairs panel table report on Insolvency, Bankruptcy Amendment Bill 2025 in Lok Sabha

New Delhi | December 17, 2025 2:49:02 PM IST

BJP National Vice President and MP of Kendrapara, Baijayant 'Jay' Panda, on Wednesday, chaired the Select Committee on the Insolvency and Bankruptcy (Amendment) Bill 2025. ... read..

Trishakti Corps organises Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan Supercar on Sikkim Silk route

East Sikkim (Sikkim) | December 17, 2025 2:49:01 PM IST

The Indian Army's Trishakti Corps organised the Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan Supercar Drive from December 11 to 15 in East Sikkim. ... read..

IndiGo cancellation row: Delhi HC declines parallel PIL, permits impleadment in ongoing case

New Delhi | December 17, 2025 2:48:59 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday disposed of a fresh public interest litigation (PIL) filed against IndiGo Airlines over mass flight cancellations and passenger hardship, holding that the issues raised are already under consideration in an earlier pendin ... read..

Goa: Indian Navy to commission second MH-60R squadron INAS 335 at INS Hansa

Hansa (Goa) | December 17, 2025 2:48:56 PM IST

The Indian Navy will achieve another key milestone on Wednesday with the commissioning of INAS 335 'Osprey,' its second MH-60R helicopter squadron, at INS Hansa in Goa, further strengthening its maritime surveillance and combat capabilities. ... read..

President Droupadi Murmu inaugurates Param Vir Dirgha at Rashtrapati Bhavan

New Delhi | December 17, 2025 2:19:09 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated Param Vir Dirgha at Rashtrapati Bhavan on the occasion of Vijay Diwas on December 16. ... read..

RG Kar Rape-Murder: SC transfers suo moto case to Calcutta HC; hands-over CBI status report to victims' parents

New Delhi | December 17, 2025 2:19:00 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered the transfer of the suo moto case it had initiated to monitor the investigation and other issues including formation of a National Task Force (NTF) in connection with the rape of a trainee doctor in RG Kar Medical Co ... read..

MHA grants 5th extension in time limit to submit report by Commission of Inquiry in Manipur violence

General News | December 17, 2025 2:18:55 PM IST

New Delhi, December 17 [India] (ANI) The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has approved another, seemingly final, extension for the Commission of Inquiry probing the ethnic violence in Manipur, instructing it to submit its report "as soon as possible, but no ... read..

Thoothukudi: 3 including two minors arrested for gang-raping a woman in front of husband

Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu) | December 17, 2025 2:18:48 PM IST

Police have arrested three individuals, including two minors, in connection with an incident where a woman was gang-raped in front of her husband after he was assaulted near Srivaikundam in Tamil Nadu. ... read..

All India Postal, RMS and other pensioners hold protest in Shimla demanding Pension Revision

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | December 17, 2025 2:18:41 PM IST

Members of the All India Civil Pensioners Forum staged a protest rally and sit-in at Chaura Maidan in Shimla on Wednesday, raising strong objections to recent changes proposed by the Central Government regarding pension revision. The protest was organised ... read..

"India needs to start producing, manufacturing should be growing," says Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi | December 17, 2025 2:18:39 PM IST

During a visit to Germany on Wednesday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi discussed India's "declining" manufacturing sector and pointed out that India needs to increase production in order to grow its economy. ... read..

Taj Mahal visible amid mist, light fog lingers in several UP cities

Agra (Uttar Pradesh) | December 17, 2025 1:49:04 PM IST

Following the dense fog that enveloped Agra and its surroundings on Monday, the Taj Mahal became visible today, which was surrounded by white mist in the morning. ... read..

IndiGo surpasses Air India and Air India Express in International passenger traffic in July-September 2025: DGCA

New Delhi | December 17, 2025 1:48:56 PM IST

IndiGo has overtaken Air India and Air India Express in international passenger traffic during the July-September 2025 quarter, according to official data by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). ... read..

Supreme Court transfers suo moto case on RG Kar Doctor Rape to Calcutta High Court

New Delhi | December 17, 2025 1:48:50 PM IST

The Supreme Court has ordered the transfer of the suo moto case it had initiated to monitor the investigation and other issues, including the formation of a National Task Force (NTF) in connection with the rape of a trainee doctor in RG Kar Medical Colleg ... read..

KC Venugopal seeks Standing Committee, JPC review for Nuclear Energy, VB - G RAM G Bills

New Delhi | December 17, 2025 1:48:47 PM IST

Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal on Wednesday called for the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India Bill, 2025 and the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin): VB - G RAM G Bill, 2 ... read..

"We will take revenge": 3 schools in Ahmedabad receive bomb threat emails

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | December 17, 2025 1:19:57 PM IST

On Wednesday, three schools in Ahmedabad received bomb threat emails, prompting an immediate call to police. Police are on site for public safety, according to the Joint Police Commissioner. ... read..

Opposition MPs protest in Parliament premises over National Herald case

New Delhi | December 17, 2025 1:19:43 PM IST

Several Opposition MPs on Wednesday protested in Parliament premises over the National Herald case. The Congress MPs hold posters bearing the slogan "Satyamev Jayate; Truth prevails!". ... read..

BJP MP Shashank Mani criticises West Bengal government after stampede at Messi event

New Delhi | December 17, 2025 1:19:32 PM IST

BJP MP Shashank Mani on Wednesday criticised West Bengal Mamata Banerjee over the chaos and vandalism at Lionel Messi's event at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. ... read..

Prithiviraj Chavan refuses apology on Op Sindoor comment, says "Constitution gives him right to question"

Pune (Maharashtra) | December 17, 2025 12:49:22 PM IST

Congress leader and former Maharashtra CM Prithviraj Chavan remains defiant on his statement questioning the Indian forces on Operation Sindoor. Chavan had claimed that India was defeated on day one of Operation Sindoor ... read..

ED raids Imphal against key persons of Salai Group of Companies

General News | December 17, 2025 12:49:19 PM IST

New Delhi [India], December 17 (ANI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday conducted searches at five locations in Manipur's Imphal against accused persons who are the key persons of Salai Group of Companies, officials said. ... read..

"Image of ED has been tarnished": DK Shivakumar as Congress holds protest in Belagavi over National Herald case

Belagavi (Karnataka) | December 17, 2025 12:49:15 PM IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday slammed the central government and Enforcement Directorate over the National Herald case, asserting that Jawaharlal Nehru established National Herald during the freedom movement and it is the prid ... read..

Congress cannot digest success and achievements of India, says BJP's Damodar Agarwal

New Delhi | December 17, 2025 12:49:05 PM IST

BJP MP Damodar Agarwal on Wednesday criticised the Congress party, saying they cannot digest the victory and achievements of the Indian Army after former Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan made a very controversial remark stating India lost the ... read..

"Most corrupt family in politics is the Gandhi family": BJP's Gaurav Bhatia attacks Congress over National Herald Case

New Delhi | December 17, 2025 12:49:04 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia on Wednesday accused the Gandhi family of corruption in the ongoing National Herald case, claiming the family allegedly misappropriated properties worth Rs 2,000 crore. ... read..

"RSS and BJP dislike Mahatma Gandhi, MGNREGA was successful programme": Dinesh Gundu Rao at Belagavi protest

Belagavi (Karnataka) | December 17, 2025 12:18:57 PM IST

Karnataka Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Wednesday criticised the Central government over the renaming of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), saying that the move reflects the BJP and RSS's ideological opposition to Mahatma ... read..

"He was only highlighting BJP's non-accountability...": Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi backs TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee

New Delhi | December 17, 2025 11:49:09 AM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Wednesday backed the remarks of TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee defending the Bengal government after chaos erupted at Lionel Messi's event in Kolkata, stating that he was only highlighting the Bhartiya Janata Party's no ... read..

Birch by Romeo Lane fire tragedy: Luthra brothers arrive in Goa after Court grants 48-hour transit remand

Panaji (Goa) | December 17, 2025 11:49:07 AM IST

The owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa's Arpora, brothers Gaurav Luthra and Saurabh Luthra, arrived in Goa on Wednesday from Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi after a Delhi court granted a 48-hour transit remand to the two a ... read..

Gujarat: 3 dead, one injured as car crashes into tree in Amreli

Amreli (Gujarat) | December 17, 2025 11:49:06 AM IST

Three people died, and one was injured after a car reportedly lost control and crashed into a tree in Amreli, Gujarat, early Tuesday morning, police officials said. ... read..

Union Minister Jitendra Singh to introduce Nuclear Energy Bill 2025 in Lok Sabha

New Delhi | December 17, 2025 11:49:02 AM IST

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh on Wednesday will move The Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India Bill, 2025 in the Lok Sabha, seeking the House's consideratio ... read..

10 flights cancelled at IGI Airport due to low visibility

New Delhi | December 17, 2025 11:49:01 AM IST

Ten flights were cancelled at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, New Delhi, on Wednesday morning due to low visibility conditions, airport authorities said. ... read..

Birch-Goa owners Luthra brothers' run from law ends, Police bring them to Goa; will seek custody before court

Panaji (Goa) | December 17, 2025 11:48:57 AM IST

The owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Arpora, Goa, brothers Gaurav Luthra and Saurabh Luthra, landed in Goa on Wednesday from Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in New Delhi after a Delhi court granted them a 48-hour transit remand. Th ... read..

Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi arrives in Berlin, to meet overseas Congress leaders

New Delhi/Berlin | December 17, 2025 11:48:55 AM IST

Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha received a warm welcome by the IOC (Indian Overseas Congress) upon arrival at Berlin Airport during his 5-day visit to Germany. He is scheduled to attend a major IOC event happening today, where he will m ... read..

"Congress is pro-Pakistani:" BJP MP Brij Lal on Prithviraj Chavan's Operation Sindoor's statement

New Delhi | December 17, 2025 11:48:54 AM IST

BJP MP Brij Lal on Wednesday condemned former Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan's statement on Operation Sindoor and alleged that the Congress has always been on the side of Pakistan. He further asserted that the party has consistently humiliat ... read..

ED conducts searches against self-styled 'Chief Minister', 'External Affairs Minister' of Manipur State Council

Imphal (Manipur) | December 17, 2025 11:19:26 AM IST

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches on Wednesday at premises linked to Yambem Biren, a self-styled "Chief Minister of the Manipur State Council," and Narengbam Samarjit, a self-styled "External Affairs and Defence Minister of the Manipur State ... read..

Karnataka Congress holds protest in Belagavi over National Herald case, MGNREGA renaming

Belagavi (Karnataka) | December 17, 2025 11:19:25 AM IST

Karnataka Congress leaders on Wednesday staged protests near the Gandhi statue at Suvarna Soudha in Belagavi against the Central government over the National Herald case and the decision to rename the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act ... read..

Mallikarjun Kharge defends Gandhi family, calls National Herald case "political vendetta"

New Delhi | December 17, 2025 11:19:16 AM IST

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday alleged that the National Herald case was being pursued with "political vendetta" by the ruling government, asserting that the matter was aimed solely at harassing the Gandhi family. ... read..

Army receives final batch of Apache AH-64E attack helicopters, to be deployed in Jodhpur

New Delhi | December 17, 2025 11:19:15 AM IST

The Indian Army has received the remaining three Boeing Apache attack helicopters, which will soon join the Army's 451 Army Aviation Squadron based in Jodhpur. ... read..

"A moment of immense pride for every Indian...": Om Birla on PM Modi conferred with Ethiopia's highest award

New Delhi | December 17, 2025 10:49:13 AM IST

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday extended warm wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for receiving Ethiopia's highest civilian honour, the 'Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia', saying that it is a matter of great pride for every Indian. ... read..

Sikkandar Dargah claims no evident that Karthigai Deepam has traditionally been lit at Thiruparankundram

Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | December 17, 2025 10:48:53 AM IST

The controversy over the lighting of Karthigai Deepam at the stone Deepathoon at Thiruparankundram continues to snowball. Sikkandar Dargah Secretary Arif Khan, has now claimed that there is no evidence which suggests that lamps have traditionally been lit ... read..

"Accusations were floating in air, but law remained firmly on ground": Congress MP Abhishek Singhvi slams ED, BJP over National Herald case

New Delhi | December 17, 2025 10:48:52 AM IST

Congress Rajya Sabha MP and Senior Advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi on Wednesday described the National Herald case as a false allegation orchestrated by the ruling party, calling it a clear example of the "misuse of central investigative agencies". ... read..

"Those who fought for country's freedom, their names have to be restored...": Karnataka Minister Madhu Bangarappa

Belagavi (Karnataka) | December 17, 2025 10:48:50 AM IST

Karnataka's School Education and Literacy Minister Madhu Bangarappa on Wednesday criticised the central government for the name change of the MGNREGA scheme, stating that the names of those who fought for independence must be restored. ... read..

Major drug bust in Assam: Police seize Rs 2.20 crore in heroin, nabs peddlers

Cachar (Assam) | December 17, 2025 10:48:48 AM IST

During an anti-narcotic operation by the Cachar police in Assam, they seized 388 grams of heroin worth Rs 2.20 crore, officials said. They have also apprehended the drug peddlers involved in the crime. ... read..

G-RAM-G Bill is a rationalisation of existing scheme, says BJP leader Boora Narsaiah Goud

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 17, 2025 10:19:08 AM IST

BJP leader Boora Narsaiah Goud on Wednesday called out the Congress party over criticism of the newly announced G-RAM-G Bill, which will replace the MGNREGA scheme, stating that it is a rationalisation of the existing bill, offering several benefits. ... read..

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to move VB-G RAM G Bill, 2025 in Lok Sabha today

New Delhi | December 17, 2025 10:19:06 AM IST

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will introduce the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025, in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday during the ongoing winter session of Parliament. ... read..

"This honour belongs to countless Indians", says PM Modi on being conferred with Ethiopia's highest award

Addis Ababa | December 17, 2025 10:19:05 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed gratitude to the people and government of Ethiopia after being conferred with the 'Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia', calling it a matter of immense pride and a recognition of the enduring ties between th ... read..

11 flights cancelled at Chennai Airport due to dense fog in North India

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 17, 2025 9:49:00 AM IST

Flight operations at Chennai International Airport were disrupted on Wednesday morning after dense fog and adverse weather conditions in Delhi and other northern states led to the cancellation of 11 flights, airport authorities said. ... read..

"Moment of great honour": JP Nadda on PM Modi conferred with Ethiopia's highest award

New Delhi | December 17, 2025 9:48:56 AM IST

Union Minister and BJP MP JP Nadda on Wednesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on being conferred with Ethiopia's highest civilian honour, calling it a "moment of pride for the country" and a reflection of India's growing global standing. ... read..

Five-member committee set up to examine ethanol factory in Hanumangarh

Hanumangarh (Rajasthan) | December 17, 2025 9:48:54 AM IST

The Rajasthan state government has taken action by constituting a committee regarding the ethanol factory construction in Hanumangarh district in view of the proposed farmers' mahapanchayat today. ... read..

Thick fog blankets several cities in Punjab, overall air quality remains moderate

Amritsar (Punjab) | December 17, 2025 9:48:52 AM IST

Multiple cities in Punjab woke up to a thick layer of fog on Wednesday morning, indicating a deterioration in air quality across the state, with visibility dropping sharply in several areas. ... read..

Ramban Police sensitises all NGOs, says accounts and records can be inspected anytime

Ramban (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 17, 2025 9:19:08 AM IST

In the wake of the prevailing security situation in Jammu and Kashmir, the Senior Superintendent of Police of Ramban, Arun Gupta, sensitised all the registered NGOs of Ramban district besides reviewing their mandatory documents and functioning. ... read..

Delhi air quality sees slight improvement at 328 remains in 'very poor' category

New Delhi | December 17, 2025 9:19:07 AM IST

The national capital, Delhi, witnessed a slight improvement in air quality on Wednesday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 328 at around 8 am, keeping it in the 'very poor' category, according to data from the Central Pollution ... read..

Mallikarjun Kharge to address press briefing as Congress announces Nationwide protests over MGNREGA Bill

New Delhi | December 17, 2025 9:19:02 AM IST

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday will address a special press briefing in the national capital at 9.30 am, amid the party's sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Centre over what it describes as an assault on Mahatma Gandhi's le ... read..

Goa nightclub fire case: Goa Police cite lack of fire safety gadgets during firework event; Delhi Court grants 48-Hour transit remand

New Delhi | December 17, 2025 9:19:00 AM IST

The Goa Police sought transit remand of nightclub owners Gaurav Luthra and Saurabh Luthra on Tuesday, citing that the deadly fire broke out after a firework event was organised at the nightclub without proper fire-safety equipment and other essential safe ... read..

Winter Session: Congress MPs to meet in the CPP office in Parliament

New Delhi | December 17, 2025 9:18:58 AM IST

The Congress MPs are all set to meet in the Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) office today in the Parliament to chalk out the strategy for the floor of the House for the day. The meeting will be held at 10:30 am. ... read..

Thousands of devotees visit Ramanathaswamy Temple during Margazhi month

Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu) | December 17, 2025 9:18:57 AM IST

During the spiritual Tamil month of Margazhi, thousands of devotees are visiting the Ramanathaswamy Temple in Rameswaram. Starting from mid-December and concluding around mid-January, it is the 9th month in the traditional Tamil calendar. People focus on ... read..

Arpora nightclub fire case: Luthra brothers taken to Goa after Delhi court grants 48-hour transit remand

New Delhi | December 17, 2025 9:18:53 AM IST

The owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa's Arpora, brothers Gaurav Luthra and Saurabh Luthra, were taken from Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in New Delhi to Goa on Wednesday morning after a Delhi court granted a 48-hour transit re ... read..

Uttarakhand: Dehradun-based journalist dies after brutal assault at home, FIR registered

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | December 17, 2025 8:48:59 AM IST

In a sensational case from the state capital Dehradun, Rajpur Police have registered an FIR against a person named Amit Sehgal following the death of journalist Pankaj Mishra. ... read..

Southern Command commemorates Vijay Diwas 2025 with solemn wreath-laying, veteran and Veer Nari felicitation at Pune

Pune (Maharashtra) | December 17, 2025 8:48:54 AM IST

Vijay Diwas 2025 was commemorated with customary military solemnity and dignity at the Southern Command War Memorial, Pune, on December 16, marking 54 years of India's decisive victory in the 1971 Indo-Pakistan War. ... read..

Birch by Romeo Lane fire tragedy: Luthra brothers taken to Goa after Delhi Court grants transit remand

New Delhi | December 17, 2025 7:48:54 AM IST

The owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa's Arpora, brothers Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra, have been taken to Goa by the Goa Police after a Delhi Court granted a two-day transit remand, officials said on Wednesday. ... read..

Lok Sabha to take up nuclear energy, rural employment bills; multiple committee reports on today's agenda

New Delhi | December 17, 2025 7:19:09 AM IST

Lok Sabha will take up a packed legislative and oversight agenda on Wednesday, with two major Bills slated for consideration and passage, alongside the laying of papers, presentation of committee reports, and statements by ministers, as per the revised Li ... read..

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah accuses centre of undermining MGNREGA

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | December 17, 2025 7:19:04 AM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Narendra Modi-led Central government over its reported move to change the name and structure of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), alleging ... read..

Four pilgrims killed, 20 injured in truck-bus collision in UP's Basti

Basti (Uttar Pradesh) | December 17, 2025 6:48:56 AM IST

At least four people were killed and 20 others injured after a truck collided with a bus carrying pilgrims late on Monday night at the Hardiya intersection under the Basti Sadar police station area. ... read..

Suvendu Adhikari targets 'fake and proxy voters', backs SIR in Bengal ahead of 2026 polls

Asansol (West Bengal) | December 17, 2025 6:48:52 AM IST

West Bengal Assembly Leader of Opposition and senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday took a sharp jibe at the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC), asserting that the BJP fights elections without relying on what he termed as fake, dead or illegal voters ... read..

Christmas truce: Kerala govt, Governor reach consensus on appointing Vice Chancellors to 2 key universities

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | December 17, 2025 6:18:47 AM IST

Kerala's Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan have finally reached a consensus on appointing Vice Chancellors to two key universities, ahead of Christmas. ... read..

IndiGo issues travel advisory as misty winter skies cast spell over North and East India

New Delhi | December 17, 2025 5:18:58 AM IST

IndiGo on Tuesday night issued a travel advisory for a foggy Wednesday morning, with reduced visibility and slower flight movements expected as misty winter skies blanket North and East India. ... read..

Revanth Reddy appeals to Sitharaman for FRBM exemption for Telangana's Rs 30,000-crore education push

New Delhi | December 17, 2025 4:48:45 AM IST

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy appealed to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to exempt education-related borrowings from the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) limits, as the state rolls out an ambitious ?30,000-crore plan ... read..

"Not only was there total mismanagement...there was also attempt to hide the truth...": Bengal Governor on Messi event chaos

New Delhi | December 17, 2025 3:48:48 AM IST

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Tuesday pulled up the state government for the chaos and vandalism at Lionel Messi's event at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, saying that the CEO of Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) tried to hide the truth ... read..

"Bihar toh sirf jhanki hai, pura Maharashtra ka corporation dekhna baki hai": Waris Pathan says, "if nobody joins will go solo for BMC polls"

By Amir Khan Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 17, 2025 3:19:01 AM IST

As political parties gear up to stake a claim to 29 municipal corporations across Maharashtra, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) leader Waris Pathan warned that his party might contest the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections so ... read..

SP leader files complaint against Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, Sanjay Nishad over viral hijab video

Patna (Bihar) | December 17, 2025 2:18:49 AM IST

A complaint has been lodged at the Kaiserbagh Police Station in Lucknow against Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Uttar Pradesh cabinet minister Sanjay Nishad in connection with the viral hijab video that triggered outrage with political leaders acros ... read..

"No matter what you do, TMC's vote percentage and seat count will increase as compared to 2021": Abhishek Banerjee on SIR in West Bengal

New Delhi | December 17, 2025 2:18:48 AM IST

All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) MP Abhishek Banerjee on Tuesday expressed confidence that the Trinamool Congress's vote percentage and seat count will increase in the upcoming elections, surpassing the 2021 figures. ... read..

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