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"Did not skip it; was on a plane": Congress MP Tharoor on missing party's strategic group meeting

New Delhi | December 1, 2025 1:48:11 PM IST

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Monday clarified that he did not intentionally skip the Congress strategic group meeting held a day earlier, stating that he was on a flight returning from Kerala when the meeting took place. ... read..

Parliament Winter Session: Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm for lunch

New Delhi | December 1, 2025 1:48:04 PM IST

The Upper House of the Parliament was adjourned till 2 pm on the first day of the Winter Session on Monday for lunch after a discussion on the motion of felicitation of the new Rajya Sabha chairman, CP Radhakrishan. ... read..

SC refuses pleas to extend '6-month deadline' for Waqf properties registration

New Delhi | December 1, 2025 1:48:02 PM IST

The Supreme Court refused to entertain pleas seeking extension of the 'six-month deadline' time for the registration of Waqf properties as per the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, on Monday. ... read..

DMRC constructs tunnel beneath operational Red Line without disrupting services

New Delhi | December 1, 2025 1:47:54 PM IST

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has achieved a significant engineering milestone by successfully constructing an underground tunnel beneath the operational Red Line at Pulbangash, without halting train services even for a single day. ... read..

Kharge slams PM Modi over 'drama nahi, delivery' remark, accuses govt of trampling parliamentary decorum for 11 years

New Delhi | December 1, 2025 1:18:30 PM IST

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his pre-winter session appeal for "no drama, only delivery" in Parliament, accusing the government of continuously trampling parliamentary deco ... read..

"Some people say you belong to their party": Kharge welcomes VP Radhakrishnan to Rajya Sabha, takes dig at BJP

New Delhi | December 1, 2025 1:18:29 PM IST

Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, on Monday welcomed Vice President CP Radhakrishnan as the chairman of the House and urged him not to show partisan behaviour during his tenure. ... read..

Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 PM; Opposition raises "vote chor, gaddi chod" slogan in House

New Delhi | December 1, 2025 1:18:25 PM IST

The first day of the winter session of the Lok Sabha was adjourned till 2 PM on Monday, after just 15 minutes of legislative business taking place, amid repeated sloganeering by the Opposition parties alleging electoral fraud. While sitting at the Speaker ... read..

Everyone's responsibility for a healthy Parliament session: Chirag Paswan criticises Opposition sloganeering in Parliament

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

Lok Janshakti Party (RV) MP and Union Chirag Paswan on Monday called on the Opposition parties to ensure a productive session of Parliament, highlighting the problems the first-time MPs might face if this winter session becomes a "washout" like the last m ... read..

"Biggest drama queen here is the one talking about drama": Jairam Ramesh berates PM Modi over 'drama nahi, delivery' remark

New Delhi | December 1, 2025 1:18:19 PM IST

Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Monday launched a blistering attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his "drama nahi, delivery" remark ahead of the Winter Session of Parliament, calling the Prime Minister the "biggest drama queen" and accusing ... read..

TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee hits back at PM Modi for his 'drama comment'

New Delhi | December 1, 2025 1:18:07 PM IST

TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee hit back at PM Modi for his 'drama comment' on Monday. He said that for the opposition to ask for a debate on SIR should not be considered 'drama', and that if the government labels raising people's voices as 'drama', then they ne ... read..

"Opposition can build drama school and perform there, Parliament is made from public's money": BJP's Ravi Kishan

New Delhi | December 1, 2025 1:18:05 PM IST

BJP MP Ravi Kishan on Monday said that the opposition should allow both houses to run smoothly in the Parliament Winter session, which began earlier in the day adding that if they are interested in doing "drama" then they must do it somewhere else and not ... read..

"Have to take a very strong stand on SIR:" IUML MP E.T. Mohammed Basheer on Parliament winter session

New Delhi | December 1, 2025 1:18:04 PM IST

Indian Union Muslim League MP E.T. Mohammed Basheer on Monday called for taking a firm stand on the SIR process during the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament. ... read..

Lok Sabha adjourned till 12 PM amid Opposition protests, Speaker urges MPs to maintain decorum

New Delhi | December 1, 2025 12:18:07 PM IST

The first day of the Winter Session of Parliament witnessed an early adjournment as the Lok Sabha was suspended till 12 PM, just 20 minutes after the proceedings commenced at 11 AM, following repeated sloganeering and protests by Opposition MPs demanding ... read..

BLO deaths intolerable, govt must allow SIR discussion: Congress MP Pramod Tiwari

New Delhi | December 1, 2025 12:18:04 PM IST

Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on Monday called on the Central government to allow for a discussion on the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) across the country, calling the recent reported deaths of the Booth Level Officers (BLOs) as "intolerable." ... read..

"National harassment case": Congress MP Abhishek Singhvi slams ED, BJP over fresh FIR in National Herald case

New Delhi | December 1, 2025 12:17:57 PM IST

Congress Rajya Sabha MP and Senior Advocate, Abhishek Manu Singhvi, on Monday called the National Herald case a "national harassment case," denying the accusations of money laundering against party leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and six others. ... read..

Parliament Winter Session: PM Modi welcomes Vice President, Rajya Sabha chairman CP Radhakrishnan to House

New Delhi | December 1, 2025 12:17:56 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday welcomed the newly elected Vice President of India and Rajya Sabha chairman, CP Radhakrishnan, to the Upper House of Parliament, highlighting his inspiring political journey and lifelong commitment to social service. ... read..

Karur Stampede: SC-appointed probe panel member arrives at CBI office in Karur

Karur (Tamil Nadu) | December 1, 2025 12:17:54 PM IST

IPS officer Sumit Sharan, a member of the three-member committee headed by retired Supreme Court Chief Justice Ajay Rastogi to oversee the Central Bureau of Investigation's probe into the Karur stampede in Tamil Nadu, arrived at the CBI office in Karur on ... read..

First session of newly elected Bihar Legislative Assembly begins; MLAs highlight key issues

Patna (Bihar) | December 1, 2025 12:17:51 PM IST

The first session of the newly elected Bihar Legislative Assembly began on Monday, with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha, along with newly elected MLAs, arriving to participate in the important ses ... read..

Cyclonic Storm Ditwah remnant moves northwards in past 6 hours

New Delhi | December 1, 2025 11:48:21 AM IST

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday said that the deep depression, the remnant of Cyclonic Storm Ditwah, currently centred over the southwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining north Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts, has moved northwards at a speed o ... read..

"Speaking about issues, raising issues is not drama": Priyanka Gandhi hits back at PM Modi over 'drama nahi, delivery' remark

New Delhi | December 1, 2025 11:48:18 AM IST

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his "drama nahi, delivery" remark ahead of the winter session of the Parliament, asserting that raising and discussing issues in the houses is not drama but a core pa ... read..

UP CM Yogi Adityanath addresses public grievances, concerns during 'Janta Darshan' in Lucknow

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 1, 2025 11:48:06 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday addressed public grievances and concerns during 'Janta Darshan' in Lucknow, where he met people from different parts of the district and personally listened to their issues. ... read..

Home Minister Amit Shah extends greetings on BSF Raising Day

New Delhi | December 1, 2025 11:18:22 AM IST

Home Minister Amit Shah extended greetings to the personnel of the Border Security Force (BSF) on the occasion of BSF Raising Day, praising the force for upholding the honour of the nation and protecting citizens with unwavering resolve and steely valour. ... read..

INDIA bloc leaders meet to discuss strategy for winter Parliament session; TMC abstains from attending

New Delhi | December 1, 2025 11:18:21 AM IST

The members of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) met on Monday to discuss the strategy of the Opposition bloc ahead of the nearly three-week session of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. ... read..

"Panic, confusion among citizens": Congress' Venugopal moves adjournment motion in Lok Sabha, demands SIR debate

New Delhi | December 1, 2025 11:18:18 AM IST

Congress leader KC Venugopal on Monday gave the adjournment motion notice in the Lok Sabha, demanding that the Lower House discuss the "grave crisis" created by the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, currently underway in several states and union ... read..

Heavy rains lash Tiruvallur, other districts in Tamil Nadu following Cyclone Ditwah

Tiruvallur (Tamil Nadu) | December 1, 2025 11:18:16 AM IST

Heavy rains lashed Tiruvallur and other districts of Tamil Nadu on Monday, in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah. ... read..

"Drama nahi, Delivery; Nara nahi, Neeti chalegi," PM Modi's stern message to opposition ahead of Parliament

New Delhi | December 1, 2025 11:18:11 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on Monday ahead of the winter parliament session, calling on the Opposition parties to focus on delivering a productive parliament session for the people. ... read..

"Some parties can't digest defeat": PM Modi attacks opposition, calls for debate in Parliament

New Delhi | December 1, 2025 11:18:08 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged all the political parties who will be participating in the 6th session (winter session) of the 18th Lok Sabha and 269th Rajya Sabha to not turn the session of Parliament into a "battleground for frustration bor ... read..

"Congress willing to cooperate, Govt doesn't walk the talk": Gaurav Gogoi ahead of Parliament session

New Delhi | December 1, 2025 11:18:06 AM IST

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Monday said that his party is willing to cooperate with the government over the list of agenda, but the treasury benches must also allow them to raise important matters concerning the public. ... read..

Banning Vande Mataram slogan feels like British-era rule: Priyanka Chaturvedi calls for rescinding RS notice

New Delhi | December 1, 2025 11:18:03 AM IST

Ahead of the winter session of parliament, Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Monday took objection to an earlier bulletin by the Rajya Sabha Secretariat advising against the use of various slogans, including "Vande Mataram" ... read..

NIA raids eight places in J-K, Uttar Pradesh in Delhi car blast case

General News | December 1, 2025 10:48:09 AM IST

New Delhi [India] December 1 (ANI) Delhi Car Blast case: NIA conducts multiple raids across Jammu and Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh ... read..

"PM Modi ready to discuss every topic": Jagdambika Pal ahead of Winter Session

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 1, 2025 10:48:05 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Jagdambika Pal on Monday slammed the Opposition for disrupting the Parliament with continuous protest and sloganeering during the Monsoon Session, calling it a "blow to democracy." ... read..

"House will not function if no discussion on SIR": SP MP Ram Gopal Yadav's threat ahead of Parliament

New Delhi | December 1, 2025 10:48:04 AM IST

Ahead of the Winter Session of the Parliament, Samajwadi Party MP Ram Gopal Yadav said that the House will not function if there is no discussion on the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter lists in the 12 States and Union Territories. ... read..

Congress' K Suresh slams govt over BLOs' death during SIR, says "only prioritising its own agenda" ahead of Parliament winter session

New Delhi | December 1, 2025 10:48:02 AM IST

Congress MP K Suresh on Monday criticised the government, accusing it of being "unwilling to discuss" the deaths of Booth Level Officers (BLOs) during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, alleging that the Centre is only pushin ... read..

Parliament Winter Session: Cong MP Kiran Kumar Chamala hits back at Chirag Paswan's "speed breaker" remark

New Delhi | December 1, 2025 10:18:02 AM IST

Congress MP Kiran Kumar Chamala on Monday hit back at Union Minister Chirag Paswan for calling the Opposition a "speed breaker" in the Parliament, saying that the Opposition wants to ensure discussions on important issues. ... read..

YSRCP Chief directs party MPs to raise Andhra Pradesh's key issues in Parliament's winter session

Amaravathi (AndhraPradesh) | December 1, 2025 10:18:00 AM IST

YSRCP President and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Monday directed the party's MPs to strongly raise the most pressing public issues of the state during the Parliament winter session beginning today. ... read..

PM Modi condoles deaths in TN bus collision; annoounces Rs 2 Lakh ex-gratia to next of kin

New Delhi | December 1, 2025 10:17:59 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday condoled the loss of lives of atleast 11 people who died after two Tamil Nadu state transport corporation buses collided with each other in the state;s Sivaganga district a day earlier. He wished for the speedy recov ... read..

SIR is "threat" to democracy, entire opposition will raise this matter: SP MP Awadhesh Prasad ahead of Winter session

New Delhi | December 1, 2025 10:17:55 AM IST

Samajwadi Party MP Awadhesh Prasad on Monday said that the entire opposition will raise the concerns related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, which is currently underway in several parts of the country, while calling the poll body's step ... read..

West Bengal: Sex Workers hold candle march on the eve of World Aids Day in Siliguri

Siliguri (West Bengal) | December 1, 2025 10:17:54 AM IST

The sex workers of Siliguri held a candlelight march on the eve of World AIDS Day in Siliguri on Sunday. ... read..

LS speaker Om Birla calls on MPs to actively participate in winter session of Parliament to strengthen democratic traditions

New Delhi | December 1, 2025 10:17:52 AM IST

Ahead of the 6th Session of the 18th Lok Sabha, Speaker of the Lower House Om Birla on Monday called on Members of Parliament to actively participate in the session, emphasising the role of Parliament as the supreme forum for representing the nation's asp ... read..

Gujarat: SWAGAT online programme becomes transformative boon for Moddar village in Porbandar

Porbandar (Gujarat) | December 1, 2025 10:17:50 AM IST

The widely acclaimed SWAGAT Online Programme in Gujarat continues to provide enduring solutions to critical challenges faced by residents in remote areas. ... read..

"MPs have been elected to debate issues, not to disrupt Parliament": Telangana BJP chief

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 1, 2025 10:17:47 AM IST

Telangana BJP president N Ramchander Rao on Monday criticised the Opposition party's MPs for failing to perform their duties as members of Parliament, accusing them of repeatedly disrupting the House in previous sessions. ... read..

Delhi: Cricket betting racket busted in Vikaspuri by Special Staff West

New Delhi | December 1, 2025 9:48:05 AM IST

After receiving specific and credible information, a cricket betting racket was busted in Vikaspuri by Special Staff West, Delhi. ... read..

"Democracy being murdered in name of electoral reforms": Congress MP Imran Masood flags SIR issue ahead of Parliament winter session

New Delhi | December 1, 2025 9:48:03 AM IST

Congress MP Imran Masood on Monday criticised the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) across the country, saying that the party will be raising the issue at the winter Parliament session set to commence today. ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami extends greetings to Nagaland on its statehood day

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | December 1, 2025 9:48:01 AM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday extended his greetings to the people of Nagaland on the occasion of the state's formation day. ... read..

"Mere exchange of accusations will not suffice": BSP chief Mayawati hopeful of "smooth functioning" of Parliament

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 1, 2025 9:47:59 AM IST

Bahujan Samaj Party national president Mayawati on Monday expressed hope that the Winter Session of Parliament will address important matters concerning the public, as she appealed to both the opposition and treasury benches to ensure the smooth functioni ... read..

"Naga culture rooted in service, compassion": PM Modi greets people of Nagaland on Statehood Day

New Delhi | December 1, 2025 9:47:55 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday greeted the people of Nagaland on the occasion of their Statehood Day, lauding the Naga culture for being "rooted in service, courage and compassion." ... read..

"Government running from its responsibilities": Congress MP Sukhdeo Bhagat demands SIR debate in Parliament

New Delhi | December 1, 2025 9:47:53 AM IST

Congress MP Sukhdeo Bhagat on Monday demanded that the government should allow discussion on the Special Intensive Revision exercise (SIR), which is currently underway in several parts of the country, adding that treasury benches are running away from the ... read..

Rahul Gandhi extends greetings on occasion of Nagaland Foundation Day

New Delhi | December 1, 2025 9:47:51 AM IST

Rahul Gandhi extended greetings to the people of Nagaland on the occasion of the state's foundation day, on Monday. ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami participates in 71st National Convention of ABVP

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | December 1, 2025 9:18:10 AM IST

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday participated in the 71st National Convention of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) held at the Parade Ground in Dehradun. ... read..

NAAM urges MPs to reject amendments to Atomic Energy, Nuclear Liability laws

New Delhi | December 1, 2025 9:18:07 AM IST

The National Alliance of Anti-Nuclear Movements (NAAM) has called on Members of Parliament to reject the government's proposed amendments to the Atomic Energy Act, 1962, and the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010, warning that the changes could ... read..

Parliament Winter Session: AAP MP Sanjay Singh seeks discussion on SIR in Upper House

New Delhi | December 1, 2025 9:18:02 AM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh, on Monday, submitted a Suspension of Business notice in the House ahead of the first day of the Winter Session, demanding a discussion on the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll ... read..

Congress MPs move adjournment motion in Parliament seeking urgent debate on SIR

New Delhi | December 1, 2025 9:18:00 AM IST

Congress MPs Manickam Tagore and Vijay Kumar Vasanth on Monday moved an adjournment motion in Parliament seeking an urgent debate on the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in the country. ... read..

TN: Govt gives ?3 lakh relief assistance to next of kin of Sivaganga bus accident victims; postmortem of 3 bodies completed

Sivaganga (Tamil Nadu) | December 1, 2025 9:17:57 AM IST

Postmortem examination of the bodies of 3 women who died in the bus accident near Tiruppattur in Tamil Nadu's Sivagangai district has been completed, officials said on Monday. The next of kin of the deceased also received ?3 lakh each from state ministers ... read..

Parliament Winter Session to begin today; FM Sitharaman likely to introduce Central Excise (Amendment) Bill

New Delhi | December 1, 2025 8:47:58 AM IST

The 6th Session of the 18th Lok Sabha and the 269th Session of the Rajya Sabha will commence on Monday, December 1, at 11 am, marking the beginning of the Winter Session of Parliament. ... read..

Delhi's AQI remains 'poor'; Nehru Nagar records highest level, NSIT Dwarka least

New Delhi | December 1, 2025 8:47:51 AM IST

Delhi's air quality remained in the "poor" category on Monday morning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) rising to 299 at 7 am compared to 279 at 4 pm on Sunday, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). ... read..

CM Dhami thanks PM Modi, calls him biggest brand ambassador of Uttarakhand tourism

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | December 1, 2025 8:47:50 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his 'Mann Ki Baat' address on Sunday, expressed deep affection for Uttarakhand and highlighted the state's immense potential in winter tourism, adventure sports and wedding destinations, according to the Uttarakhand Ch ... read..

CM Dhami attends "Uttarakhand Lok Virasat-2025"

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | December 1, 2025 6:48:00 AM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami attended the "Uttarakhand Lok Virasat-2025" event as the Chief Guest at Social Baluni Public School, Dehradun, a CMO release said. ... read..

Uttarakhand: CM Dhami attends closing ceremony of "International President Cup-2025''

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | December 1, 2025 6:47:56 AM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami arrived at the grand closing ceremony of the "International President Cup-2025'' and the "4th Tehri Water Sports Cup-2025'' held at Tehri Lake, a CMO release said. ... read..

"Hanuman Chalisa aapki bahut madad karta hai": Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla in Aligarh school

Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh) | December 1, 2025 6:17:42 AM IST

Astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla attended the anniversary celebrations of Sant Fidelis Senior Secondary School in Aligarh, where he interacted with students and shared experiences from his recent space mission. ... read..

"Why would anyone force you to sing Vande Mataram?" asks VHP's Vinod Bansal

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | December 1, 2025 5:17:39 AM IST

Reacting to Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind president Maulana Mahmood Madani's recent speech in Bhopal, VHP national spokesperson Vinod Bansal on Sunday criticised the remarks, questioning the organisation's stance. ... read..

Himachal Pradesh: 4-year-old boy in Kinnaur recognised as 9th Yulgial Tulku Rinpoche

Kinnaur (Himachal Pradesh) | December 1, 2025 5:17:38 AM IST

A four-year-old boy from Pooh village in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur district has been formally recognised as the ninth incarnation of revered Buddhist master Yulgial Tulku Rinpoche, drawing thousands of devotees to the region for the traditional Mundan Sa ... read..

PM Modi hails Kashi-Tamil Sangamam in 'Mann Ki Baat'

New Delhi | December 1, 2025 4:18:01 AM IST

In his Mann Ki Baat address, PM Narendra Modi reflected on the extraordinary confluence of the world's oldest language and one of the world's oldest living cities - the spirit of Kashi Tamil Sangamam. ... read..

"Treatment is provided to injured": Sivagangai hospital doctor after TN bus collision leaves 11 dead

Sivaganga (Tamil Nadu) | December 1, 2025 4:18:00 AM IST

Soon after the Tamil Nadu bus collision that left 11 dead and several injured, Sivagangai Medical College and Hospital Dean Dr E Seenivasan said that the people were admitted to the hospital and treatment is ongoing. ... read..

Vinay Kumar assumes office as HPCC chief in presence of CM Sukhu

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | December 1, 2025 4:17:58 AM IST

The newly appointed President of the Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee, Vinay Kumar, assumed office at the Party Headquarters, Rajiv Bhawan, Shimla, in the presence of Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. ... read..

"Our main issue will be SIR": TMC's Saugata Roy ahead of Winter Session

New Delhi | December 1, 2025 3:48:14 AM IST

Ahead of the Winter Session of Parliament beginning on Monday, Trinamool Congress MP Saugata Roy said his party will strongly raise the issue of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), terming it a "conspiracy to cut the voters." ... read..

Delhi records best January-November air quality in 8 years, excluding 2020

New Delhi | December 1, 2025 3:48:13 AM IST

The air quality scenario in Delhi-NCR has shown a consistent improvement this year, with the region recording its lowest average AQI for the January-November period in the last eight years, excluding 2020 -- the COVID-19 lockdown year, according to data s ... read..

"Operation Sindoor is still ongoing," says Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi

Pune (Maharashtra) | December 1, 2025 3:48:11 AM IST

Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi on Sunday said that Operation Sindoor is still in progress and refrained from sharing operational details while emphasising the high level of coordination among the armed forces. ... read..

Assam Cabinet approves rise in ex-gratia amount from 5 lakh to 7.5 lakh for kin of NHM employees

Guwahati (Assam) | December 1, 2025 3:17:50 AM IST

The Assam Cabinet has accorded approval of the enhancement of ex-gratia amount from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 7.50 lakh for the next of kin (NoK) of deceased National Health Mission (NHM) employees. ... read..

Tamil Nadu bus collision leaves 11 dead, over 20 injured

Sivaganga (Tamil Nadu) | December 1, 2025 2:48:53 AM IST

So far 11 people have been declared dead and more than 20 injured when two state-run buses collided head-on near Karaikudi in Tamil Nadu on Sunday, police said. ... read..

"Figment of imagination": Navy Chief on reports on missile test delay due to Chinese spy vessel

Pune (Maharashtra) | December 1, 2025 2:48:48 AM IST

On reports claiming a delay in an Indian missile test due to the presence of a Chinese spy vessel, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi on Sunday said he was not fully aware of the specifics of the matter, adding that such claims could also be ... read..

Shashi Tharoor misses major Congress party meeting for second time in a row

New Delhi | December 1, 2025 2:48:45 AM IST

Congress Working Committee Member and MP Shashi Tharoor missed the meeting of the Congress' strategic group led by Sonia Gandhi, regarding the winter session of Parliament. ... read..

Pune: Local body elections in Baramati, five other municipal councils postponed; voting on Dec 20

Pune (Maharashtra) | December 1, 2025 2:48:43 AM IST

The Maharashtra State Election Commission (SEC) has postponed elections in several municipal councils across Pune district after district court orders on key appeals were delivered later than the Commission's stipulated deadline. The revised polling date ... read..

"Selective leaking, timing clearly show diversion from 'vote theft', SIR": Supriya Shrinate on National Herald Case

New Delhi | December 1, 2025 2:48:40 AM IST

Congress leader Supriya Shrinate on Sunday slammed the BJP-led Central government over the filing of a fresh FIR in the National Herald money laundering case. She alleged that the selective leaking of the FIR, its timing, and intent clearly show an attemp ... read..

"Temporary and transitory moment": Navy Chief expresses hope "friend" Bangladesh will turn around after elections

Pune (Maharashtra) | November 30, 2025 11:47:56 PM IST

Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on Sunday expressed optimism about Bangladesh's future, describing the current situation as a "temporary and transitory moment". ... read..

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor skips crucial meeting of Party for second time

By Siddharth Sharma New Delhi | November 30, 2025 11:47:52 PM IST

Congress Working Committee Member and MP Shashi Tharoor on Sunday missed an important meeting of the Congress's strategic group, led by Sonia Gandhi, regarding the winter session of Parliament. ... read..

President Droupadi Murmu expresses grief over loss of lives in Sivaganga bus collision

New Delhi | November 30, 2025 11:18:04 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday expressed grief over the loss of lives in a tragic accident in Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu. ... read..

Pollution inspection drive in Delhi flags MCD areas for high number of dust-affected stretches; NDMC, CPWD regions fare better

New Delhi, | November 30, 2025 11:18:03 PM IST

In a focused enforcement drive to strengthen dust control measures in the National Capital, 26 flying squads of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) inspected 321 road sections across the national captial Delhi. ... read..

Global youth leaders and organic pioneers converge in Shillong for 4th IFOAM World Organic Youth Summit

Shillong (Meghalaya) | November 30, 2025 11:17:59 PM IST

Meghalaya welcomed a global assembly of agricultural pioneers, policy experts, and young changemakers for the 4th International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM) World Organic Youth Summit. ... read..

Rajnath Singh reviews defence materials innovations at DRDO's DMSRDE lab in Kanpur

New Delhi | November 30, 2025 11:17:55 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited the Defence Materials and Stores Research and Development Establishment (DMSRDE), a Kanpur-based laboratory of DRDO, on Sunday. ... read..

Parliament winter session: All-party meeting sets stage as opposition flags SIR, economy, pollution and EC functioning

New Delhi | November 30, 2025 11:17:51 PM IST

An all-party meeting was held at the Parliament House Complex on Sunday to discuss preparations for the Winter Session of Parliament. Chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, the meeting saw the participation of 50 leaders from 36 political parties, inc ... read..

CAQM's 26 flying squads inspect 321 road stretches across Delhi to monitor dust mitigation measures

New Delhi | November 30, 2025 11:17:48 PM IST

As part of the CAQM's (Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas) ongoing enforcement actions to strengthen on-ground monitoring and intensification of dust mitigation measures under the statutory framework and the extant GRAP in fo ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Death toll rises to 11 in Sivaganga bus collision

Sivaganga (Tamil Nadu) | November 30, 2025 11:17:43 PM IST

The death toll has risen to 11 after a head-on collision between two buses near Tirupattur in Sivaganga district on Sunday evening. ... read..

Rajya Sabha BAC: Government pushes for discussion on 150 years of Vande Mataram

New Delhi | November 30, 2025 10:48:09 PM IST

The Centre is set to initiate a discussion on the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram in the upcoming Winter Session of Parliament, with several ruling party members proposing the idea during a Business Advisory Committee (BAC) meeting of Rajya Sabha. ... read..

Mumbai woman held at gunpoint, stripped; police register case against senior pharma officials

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | November 30, 2025 10:47:55 PM IST

In a shocking incident, a 51-year-old businesswoman alleged that she was held at gunpoint, stripped, and threatened with the release of her private videos and photographs by senior officials of a pharmaceutical company. ... read..

India's 'missile woman' Tessy Thomas bags eighth Dr Paulos Mar Gregorios award

New Delhi | November 30, 2025 10:47:52 PM IST

Renowned aerospace engineer and former Project Director for Agni-IV ballistic missile in Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Tessy Thomas was on Sunday conferred the 8th Paulos Mar Gregorios Award 2025 for outstanding contribution in wom ... read..

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin condoles deaths in Sivaganga bus collision, orders immediate relief measures

Sivaganga (Tamil Nadu) | November 30, 2025 10:18:00 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Sunday expressed his deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in a bus collision in Sivaganga district. ... read..

"Aradhana" cultural programme to promote awareness about ageing and inter-generational bonding among senior citizens

New Delhi | November 30, 2025 10:17:50 PM IST

The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, organised a cultural programme, "Aradhana", at Bhim Hall, DIAC, Janpath, New Delhi, to raise awareness on ageing and promote intergenerational bonding as part of the series of celebrat ... read..

Union Minister Jitendra Singh highlights India's strong disaster preparedness at 'World Summit on Disaster Management' in Dehradun

New Delhi | November 30, 2025 10:17:48 PM IST

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Jitendra Singh, said that three weather radars have already been installed in Uttarakhand at Surkanda Devi, Mukteshwar and Lansdowne, and three more radars at Haridwar, Pantnagar a ... read..

Northeast Frontier Railway adopts underwater Robotic Vehicles for strengthening bridge safety

Guwahati (Assam) | November 30, 2025 9:47:53 PM IST

The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has successfully conducted extensive underwater and structural inspections of major railway bridges using advanced Remotely Operated Robotic Vehicle (RORV) technology. ... read..

Hundreds of youth join 'Run for KTS 4.0' under Kashi-Tamil Sangamam 4.0 in Varanasi

New Delhi | November 30, 2025 9:47:51 PM IST

The Banaras Hindu University (BHU) campus witnessed a new enthusiasm on Sunday morning as hundreds of youth enthusiastically participated in the 'Run for KTS 4.0' organised under the Kashi-Tamil Sangamam 4.0. ... read..

Sardar@150 Padyatra reaches Vadodara on day five; participants listen to Mann Ki Baat

New Delhi | November 30, 2025 9:47:50 PM IST

The Sardar @150 Padyatra in Gujarat reached Vadodara city today for its fifth day. Enthusiastic public participation was seen in various activities, including tree plantation, cleanliness drives, cultural programmes, Sardar Gatha, and Gram Sabhas, accordi ... read..

"They use love to mislead you, to trap you": Spiritual leader Ishika Taneja responds to Madani's speech, express concern over safety of Hindu women

New Delhi | November 30, 2025 9:47:48 PM IST

Spiritual leader Ishika Taneja on Sunday responded to Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind president Maulana Mahmood Madani's speech, expressing concern about the safety of Hindu women and alleging that some individuals are using "love jihad" to mislead and trap them. ... read..

Goa Shipyard Limited hands over ICGS Amulya to Indian Coast Guard

Goa (Panaji) | November 30, 2025 9:47:46 PM IST

Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), a Defence Public Sector Undertaking, on Sunday formally handed over ICGS AMULYA (YARD 1272)--the third vessel in the series of eight Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) being built for the Indian Coast Guard, an official statement said ... read..

Goa Shipyard Limited hands over ICGS Amulya, third of eight fast patrol vessels, to Indian Coast Guard

Goa (Panaji) | November 30, 2025 9:17:57 PM IST

Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), a premier Defence Public Sector Undertaking, on Sunday achieved yet another milestone with the First Reading Ceremony and formal Handing Over of ICGS AMULYA (YARD 1272), the third vessel in the series of eight state-of-the-art ... read..

Vinay Kumar assumes charge as Himachal Congress chief, says Congress will repeat govt in 2027

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | November 30, 2025 9:17:56 PM IST

Ending more than a year of organisational vacuum in the Himachal Pradesh Congress, senior leader and three-time MLA Vinay Kumar on Sunday formally assumed office as the President of the Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC) at the party headquarters ... read..

Cyclone Ditwah: Puducherry CM N Rangaswamy reviews situation at Uppalam Harbour Beach

Puducherry | November 30, 2025 9:17:54 PM IST

Puducherry Chief Minister N. Rangaswamy on Sunday visited Uppalam Harbour Beach to review the situation on the ground following the impact of Cyclone Ditwah. ... read..

Green Action Foundation empowers tribal women through USHA classical silai school teachers' training programme

Guwahati (Assam) | November 30, 2025 9:17:52 PM IST

Green Action Foundation (GAF) has promoted women entrepreneurship in tribal regions by concluding a 9-day USHA Classical Silai School Teachers' Training Programme at Dorabagori KCS Zone, Dolamara in Assam's Karbi Anglong district. ... read..

MCD Bye-Elections 2025 concludes peacefully with 38.51% turnout, voting process smooth across 12 wards

New Delhi | November 30, 2025 9:17:51 PM IST

The State Election Commission, Delhi, on Sunday undertook extensive and meticulously planned arrangements to ensure the smooth, transparent, and voter-centric conduct of polling for the MCD Bye-Elections 2025 across the 12 wards where elections are underw ... read..

MCD Bye-Elections 2025 concludes peacefully with 38.51% turnout

New Delhi | November 30, 2025 9:17:49 PM IST

The State Election Commission of Delhi made extensive and meticulously planned arrangements on Sunday to ensure the smooth, transparent, and voter-centric conduct of polling for the MCD Bye-Elections 2025 across the 12 wards where elections were underway, ... read..

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