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Magnitude 4.4 earthquake strikes Bay of Bengal
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 3:18:56 PM IST
A moderate earthquake measuring magnitude 4.4 struck the Bay of Bengal on Saturday, according to seismic data shared by the National Center for Seismology (NCS). ... read..


"Family matter, should be resolved by Lalu-Rabri": Bihar BJP chief on Rohini Acharya's plea to protect daughters' rights
Patna (Bihar) | December 13, 2025 3:18:52 PM IST
Bihar BJP President Dilip Jaiswal on Saturday said that RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi should reflect on the allegation made by their daughter Rohini Acharya and address it within the family. ... read..


Nation salutes brave defenders of 'temple of democracy' on 2001 Parliament attack anniversary: Kiren Rijiju
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 2:48:52 PM IST
Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Saturday said the nation can never forget the supreme sacrifice of security personnel who laid down their lives while defending the "temple of democracy" during the 2001 Parliament terror attack, as ... read..


"Has BJP done anything besides changing names?": Pramod Tiwari on MGNREGA renaming reports
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 2:48:50 PM IST
Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on Saturday criticised the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) government over the reports of renaming the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) as the "Pujya Bapu Rural Employment Scheme", raising strong objection to the ... read..


MoS Home Affairs Nityanand Rai highlights strong India-Nepal ties at Border Unity Run 2025
Raxaul (Bihar) | December 13, 2025 2:48:47 PM IST
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai on Saturday highlighted the deep-rooted and growing relationship between India and Nepal while attending the Border Unity Run 2025, organised by the 47th Battalion of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) on ... read..


GRAP guidelines do not create enforceable work-from-home rights for Central employees: Delhi HC
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 2:48:44 PM IST
Observing that the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) is a regulatory mechanism to control pollution and not a source of individual service rights, the Delhi High Court has declined to grant work-from-home relief to a central government employee who alleg ... read..


Family recalls sacrifice of security personnel during 2001 Parliament attack, says they are "very proud" of his bravery
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 2:48:42 PM IST
The family of a security personnel who lost his life during the 2001 Parliament attack on Friday recalled his sacrifice and said they were proud that he laid down his life while protecting the country's democratic institution and recalled the painful mome ... read..


"Rare to find people with such clean image in politics...": Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge pays tribute to Shivraj Patil
Latur (Maharashtra) | December 13, 2025 2:48:40 PM IST
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday remembered the former Union Minister Shivraj Patil as he paid final respects to him at his last rites ceremony. ... read..


Pilots are 'workmen' under labour law, salary or title not decisive: Delhi High Court
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 2:48:39 PM IST
The Delhi High Court has held that airline pilots, including pilots-in-command, fall within the definition of "workman" under the Industrial Disputes Act, ruling that their primary role is technical and operational flying the aircraft and not managerial o ... read..


"Not very surprising": Jairam Ramesh on India's exclusion from US-led Pax Silica initiative
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 2:19:01 PM IST
Congress MP Jairam Ramesh, reacting to India's exclusion from the US-led Pax Silica initiative, said the move is a result of the deteriorating relationship between US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi since May 10, and added that Ind ... read..


Shivraj Patil's last rites performed with state honours in Maharashtra's Latur
Latur (Maharashtra) | December 13, 2025 2:18:59 PM IST
Former Union Home Minister and Congress leader Shivraj Patil's last rites were performed with state honours in Latur on Saturday. ... read..


UP: Prayagraj prepares for Magh Mela 2026, expects around 15 crore visitors
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | December 13, 2025 2:18:58 PM IST
Extensive preparations are underway in Prayagraj for the Magh Mela 2026, with the Uttar Pradesh administration anticipating a massive turnout of pilgrims and visitors. ... read..


Hyderabad: Combined graduation parade organised to mark pre-commissioning training of Flight Cadets from IAF
Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 13, 2025 2:18:56 PM IST
A Combined Graduation Parade (CGP) is being conducted at the Air Force Academy, Dundigal, Hyderabad, on Saturday to mark the successful completion of pre-commissioning training of Flight Cadets from various branches of the Indian Air Force (IAF). ... read..


Karnataka BJP MPs hold meeting with PM Modi, discuss people-centric governance
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 2:18:49 PM IST
BJP MPs from Karnataka met with the Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During the meeting the PM spoke on making governance truly people-centric. ... read..


Shashi Tharoor hails UDF's 'Amazing results' in Kerala local body polls
Kottayam (Kerala) | December 13, 2025 2:18:47 PM IST
Congress MP from Thiruvananthapuram Shashi Tharoor on Saturday welcomed the outcome of the Kerala local body elections, calling the results a clear mandate and a celebration of the state's democratic spirit. ... read..


Rajasthan CM promotes road safety at Amar Jawan Jyoti with public pledge
Jaipur (Rajasthan) | December 13, 2025 2:18:45 PM IST
Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma and Deputy Chief Minister Premchand Bairwa were present for the Amar Jawan Jyoti, a state-level ceremony in Jaipur. They emphasised the message of safe driving with the revelation of the road safety campaign poster. Along wit ... read..


"Sincerely apologise to Messi and his fans": Mamata Banerjee after chaos at Kolkata stadium
Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 13, 2025 2:18:41 PM IST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday ordered a high-level enquiry after chaos erupted during football icon Lionel Messi's appearance at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium) in Kolkata, expressing regret over the mis ... read..


GRAP III implemented in Delhi as air quality continues to deteriorate
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 2:18:40 PM IST
The Commission for Air Quality Management on Saturday invoked Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan and decided to impose curbs across the Delhi-NCR region due to deterioration in air quality in the national capital. ... read..


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

New Delhi | December 13, 2025 1:49:00 PM IST
High Range Rural Development Society (HRDS) INDIA hosted the Veer Savarkar International Impact Awards 2025 at the NDMC Convention Centre in New Delhi on December 10, bringing together national leaders, international delegates and distinguished achievers ... read..


"Your presence strengthens bond of trust & friendship":" CDS General Anil Chauhan congratulates Vietnam trainee graduates at Combined Graduation Parade
Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 13, 2025 1:48:58 PM IST
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of the Indian Armed Forces, General Anil Chauhan, at a Combined Graduation Parade review, congratulated trainees from Vietnam for graduating from the Air Force Academy and said that their presence strengthens the bond of t ... read..


"In war, there are no runners-up": CDS Gen Anil Chauhan's message to flight cadets at AFA Hyderabad
Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 13, 2025 1:48:33 PM IST
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Saturday attended the Combined Graduation Parade review at the Air Force Academy, Hyderabad. ... read..


Delhi HC records Centre's assurance on labour code transition, takes 'removal of difficulties' order on record
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 1:19:58 PM IST
Assuring itself that no legal vacuum will be allowed during the shift to the new labour law framework, the Delhi High Court has recently said it trusts the Central government to ensure a seamless transition from the old regime to the Industrial Relations ... read..


Bihar: MoS Home Affairs Nityanad Rai attends Border Unity Run 2025 on 62nd Raising Day
Raxaul (Bihar) | December 13, 2025 1:19:56 PM IST
Minister of State for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai, on Saturday, attended the Border Unity Run 2025, organised by the 47th Battalion of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), on the occasion of the 62nd Raising Day of the force. ... read..


J-K: Temperature stays sub-zero in Kashmir Valley as cold wave continues its grip
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 13, 2025 12:49:39 PM IST
The cold wave continues to grip the Kashmir Valley as temperatures remain below zero across the region. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Srinagar recorded a minimum temperature of -2.9C, the lowest in Jammu and Kashmir. ... read..


17th Indian STEPs and Business Incubators Association (ISBA) Conference concludes at IIT Guwahati
Guwahati (Assam) | December 13, 2025 12:19:12 PM IST
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati hosted the 17th Indian STEPs & Business Incubators Association Conference (ISBACON 2025) from 10th to 12th December. ... read..


Kerala: UDF's Dhanya wins Kottayam municipality ward 28
Kottayam (Kerala) | December 13, 2025 12:19:07 PM IST
United Democratic Front (UDF) candidate Dhanya has won from Kottayam Municipality Ward 28 in the ongoing Kerala local body elections, as the Congress-led alliance leads in early trends. ... read..


President Murmu pays tribute to security personnel who sacrificed their lives in 2001 Parliament attack
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 12:19:05 PM IST
President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday paid tribute to the security personnel who laid down their lives while protecting Parliament during the 2001 terror attack, saying the nation remains indebted to them and their families. ... read..


Renaming MGNREGA will cost lot of govt resources: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 12:19:04 PM IST
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday responded to the reports of renaming the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) as the Pujya Bapu Rural Employment Scheme, saying that a lot of government resources are spent on the renaming pro ... read..


Indore court hands double life sentence to accused in step-daughter rape case
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | December 13, 2025 12:19:02 PM IST
The District and Sessions Court of Indore has sentenced an accused of raping his step-daughter to double life imprisonment under relevant sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. ... read..


Congress leaders pay tribute to security personnel killed in 2001 Parliament attack
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 11:48:45 AM IST
Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Saturday paid tribute to the security personnel who lost their lives in the 2001 Parliament attack on its anniversary. ... read..


Uttarakhand CM Dhami listens to public grievances in Udham Singh Nagar, instructs officials to ensure prompt resolution
Udham Singh Nagar (Uttarakhand) | December 13, 2025 11:48:43 AM IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday morning listened to public grievances in Udham Singh Nagar and directed the concerned officials to ensure their prompt resolution during his one-day-night stay in the district. ... read..


PM Modi, parliamentarians pay tribute to security personnel killed in 2001 Parliament attack
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 11:48:40 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tribute to security personnel who sacrificed their lives in the 2001 Parliament attack. ... read..


"Education is not business, it is a right": Delhi Education Minister Sood after govt brings School Fee Regulation Act into force
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 11:48:38 AM IST
The Education Minister of Delhi, Ashish Sood, announced that the Delhi School Education (Transparency in Fixation and Regulation of Fees) Act, 2025, and the corresponding Rules, 2025, came into effect. ... read..


Dilip Ghosh claims Bengal Babri Masjid demand is linked to "conspiracy to create Bangladesh"; calls it Mamata's 'gift'
West Medinipur (West Bengal) | December 13, 2025 11:48:37 AM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Dilip Ghosh alleged that the demand to build a Babri Masjid in West Bengal is part of a "conspiracy underway to create Bangladesh" in the state, calling it a "gift from Mamata Banerjee," and further questioning the deci ... read..


Indore woman falls prey to digital arrest scam, loses Rs 29.7 lakh
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | December 13, 2025 11:48:32 AM IST
A woman in Indore was defrauded of Rs 29.7 lakh after being deceived by fraudsters in a digital arrest scam, Additional DCP of the Crime Branch, Rajesh Dandotiya, said. ... read..


Iconic author Ruskin Bond hospitalised in Dehradun, undergoes treatment after experiencing discomfort in leg
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | December 13, 2025 11:19:20 AM IST
Renowned author Ruskin Bond has been admitted to a hospital in Dehradun due to discomfort in his leg. ... read..


Thick smog envelops several cities across Uttar Pradesh; poor air quality recorded
Bulandshahr (Uttar Pradesh) | December 13, 2025 11:19:17 AM IST
Several cities across Uttar Pradesh woke up to thick smog on Saturday morning, with air quality deteriorating in different areas of the state. ... read..


Over 10 Jaipur police personnel hospitalised after consuming sweets, Food Safety Department raids sweet shop
Jaipur (Rajasthan) | December 13, 2025 11:19:12 AM IST
More than 10 police personnel were hospitalised after reportedly falling ill due to the consumption of sweets from a local sweet shop in Jaipur, triggering swift action from the state's Food Safety Department. ... read..


Maharashtra: Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth reviews training and infrastructure at Devlali Artillery School
Devlali | December 13, 2025 11:19:08 AM IST
General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Southern Command Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth visited the School of Artillery in Devlali, the Army's Southern Command said in an official statement. ... read..


Early trends show close contest between LDF and UDF in Kerala local body polls
Kottayam (Kerala) | December 13, 2025 11:19:06 AM IST
Counting of votes for the Kerala local body elections 2025 is underway across the state, with early trends indicating a close contest between the CPI(M) led Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the Congress led United Democratic Front (UDF). ... read..


J-K: Five-day basic training course by SDRF held at Udhampur school
Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 13, 2025 10:48:40 AM IST
A special 5-day training course organised by Civil Defence and J&K SDRF (State Disaster Response Force) has successfully concluded at the Sant Eshwar Bharatiya Vidya Mandir School, Nainsu. ... read..


Prayagraj gears up for Magh Mela 2026, preparations underway
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | December 13, 2025 10:48:29 AM IST
Prayagraj Divisional Commissioner Soumya Agarwal on Saturday shared details on the preparations for Magh Mela 2026, saying that the settlements have been made on 800 hectares of land. ... read..


PM Modi, top leaders to pay tribute to security personnel who sacrificed their lives in 2001 Parliament attack
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 10:48:26 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders will pay tribute to the security personnel who lost their lives during the 2001 Parliament attack on the occasion of its anniversary on Saturday. ... read..


Punjab: Navjot Kaur Sidhu seeks security, accuses CM Mann-led govt of shielding land, liquor mafia
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 10:48:24 AM IST
Navjot Kaur Sidhu, who has been recently suspended by Congress, has raised serious allegations against the Bhagwant Mann-led AAP government, seeking security and accusing the administration of shielding the liquor and mining mafia. ... read..


Uttarakhand: Over 500 cadets, including foreign trainees, take part in IMA Passing Out Parade
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | December 13, 2025 10:18:54 AM IST
The Passing Out Parade is currently underway at the iconic Chetwode Drill Square of the Indian Military Academy (IMA) in Dehradun, known as the 'Temple of Martial Learning'. ... read..


President Murmu attends public event in Manipur's Senapati district
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 10:18:53 AM IST
The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, attended a public function at Senapati, Manipur. She also laid foundation stones and inaugurated various development projects on the occasion, according to a statement from the President's Secretariat. ... read..


Rajasthan: Over 10 police personnel hospitalised after consuming sweets; authorities move to cancel shop's license
Jaipur (Rajasthan) | December 13, 2025 10:18:51 AM IST
Over 10 police personnel and staff at the police headquarters fell ill after consuming sweets from a shop located at Lal Kothi in Jaipur. ... read..


Uttarakhand CM Dhami pays tribute to martyrs of 2001 Parliament terror attack
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | December 13, 2025 10:18:49 AM IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday paid heartfelt tributes to the brave security personnel who laid down their lives while defending the Indian Parliament during the terrorist attack on December 13, 2001. ... read..


Uttarakhand: 491 cadets including foreign trainees take part in IMA Passing Out Parade
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | December 13, 2025 10:18:44 AM IST
The Passing Out Parade is currently underway at the iconic Chetwode Drill Square of the Indian Military Academy (IMA) in Dehradun, known as the 'Temple of Martial Learning'. ... read..


"Nation will remain forever grateful": UP CM Yogi Adityanath pays tribute to "immortal heroes" who made the supreme sacrifice during Parliament attack
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 13, 2025 10:48:34 AM IST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid tribute to the security personnel who laid down their lives in the Parliament attack, saying their sacrifice will always be remembered by the nation. ... read..


New projects worth Rs 26 crore launched in Bathinda under AMRUT 2.0: Mayor Padamjit Singh Mehta
Bathinda (Punjab) | December 13, 2025 9:48:50 AM IST
New development projects worth Rs 26 crore were launched in Bathinda under the AMRUT 2.0 scheme. ... read..


"Another way to distract attention...": Priyanka Chaturvedi on likely name change of MGNREGA
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 9:48:48 AM IST
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi criticised the Centre over the reports of the likely name change of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) as Pujya Bapu Rural Employment Scheme, callling it a "distraction" to mislead the public a ... read..


Thai authorties working with Indian counterparts to ensure deportation of Luthra brothers
Bangkok | December 13, 2025 9:19:23 AM IST
The owners of the ill-fated Birch Club in Arpora Goa, Saurabh and Guarav Luthra are now being held in a detention centre in the Thai capital Bangkok having been moved there after their detention in Phuket. ... read..


Odisha plans floating solar projects on water bodies to generate power: GRIDCO
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | December 13, 2025 9:19:21 AM IST
Grid Corporation of Odisha Ltd (GRIDCO) Chief Project Manager, Mahesh Das, on Saturday stated that the state is planning to use the water bodies as floating solar surfaces. ... read..


Chhattisgarh CM Sai welcomes Amit Shah, hails Bastar Olympics as 'symbol of region's transformation
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | December 13, 2025 8:49:07 AM IST
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai welcomed Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah to the state as he attended the closing ceremony of the Bastar Olympics, calling the occasion historic and symbolic of the region's transformation. ... read..


MP: Bhasma Aarti performed at Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain
Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) | December 13, 2025 8:49:04 AM IST
The Bhasma Aarti, one of the most sacred rituals of Lord Shiva devotees, was performed at the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple in Ujjain on Saturday. ... read..


Dispute breaks out between two groups at Noida mall during movie screening; police take preventive action
Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | December 13, 2025 8:49:02 AM IST
A dispute broke out between two groups while watching a movie at a mall under the jurisdiction of the Expressway police station on the night of December 11-12, police officials said. ... read..


UP CM Yogi Adityanath pays tribute to martyrs of Parliament attack, says "nation will remain forever grateful"
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 13, 2025 8:49:00 AM IST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid tribute to the security personnel who laid down their lives in the Parliament attack, saying their sacrifice will always be remembered by the nation. ... read..


Operation CyHawk phase 2 leads to arrest of 284 people, legal action against 2900 in Delhi: Joint CP IFSO
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 8:48:59 AM IST
Delhi Police have arrested 284 people and taken legal action against around 2900 individuals achieving 200 per cenrt success during the second phase of Operation CyHawk, a special drive against cybercrime, claimed delhi police officials during a media br ... read..


Delhi chokes as air quality deteriorates, AQI recorded at 393
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 8:48:57 AM IST
Delhi's air quality witnessed a sharp deterioration on Saturday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 393 at around 8 am, placing it in the 'Very Poor' category, as per data released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). ... read..


Earning Wife not entitled to maintenance from Husband, observes Allahabad HC
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | December 13, 2025 8:19:09 AM IST
In a significant observation, the Allahabad High Court on Friday said that a wife who is earning and living a better life than her husband is not entitled to claim maintenance from him under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC). ... read..


How iQOO is rewriting the flagship rulebook with performance
By Himank Tripathi

New Delhi | December 13, 2025 8:19:06 AM IST
Performance. This was the first word Nipun Marya, CEO of iQOO, used when I met him during the launch of their flagship device--the iQOO 15. What I appreciated most about our interaction was his humble honesty; there was no unnecessary flair or unbelievabl ... read..


NIA files supplementary chargesheet in TN ISIS radicalisation case
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 8:19:02 AM IST
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday filed a supplementary chargesheet against seven accused, as well as a registered society," Kovai Arabic Educational Association (KAEA)," in the 2023 Tamil Nadu ISIS radicalisation and recruitment case, acc ... read..


Leaders from across the spectrum remember Congress veteran Shivraj Patil
Latur (Maharashtra) | December 13, 2025 7:19:15 AM IST
Former Union Home Minister and Congress leader Shivraj Patil passed away at his residence in Latur, Maharashtra, on Friday. He was 90. ... read..


Odisha rolls out Eco Retreat Parks, strengthens coastal tourism and safety infrastructure
Puri (Odisha) | December 13, 2025 7:19:09 AM IST
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi underlined the state government's push to promote sustainable tourism on Friday with the inauguration of the Odisha Watermanship and Lifeguard Institute at Ramachandi beach in Puri and the launch of Eco Retreat Par ... read..


LoP Rahul Gandhi meets workers' unions, flags labour codes concerns
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 6:48:47 AM IST
Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Friday met representatives of workers' unions from across the country at the Jan Sansad, during which they raised deep concerns about the four new Labour Codes. The interaction focused on the imp ... read..


Assam Minister Bimal Borah visits truck accident site in Arunachal Pradesh's Anjaw
Anjaw (Arunachal Pradesh) | December 13, 2025 6:18:54 AM IST
Assam Minister Bimal Borah on Friday visited the accident site of Hayuliang area in Arunachal Pradesh's Anjaw district and took stock of the search & rescue operations. ... read..


Speaker to examine e-cigarette allegations in Lok Sabha, says Congress MP Tariq Anwar
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 6:18:52 AM IST
Congress MP Tariq Anwar on Friday said that Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla would examine the allegations surrounding the reported use of e-cigarettes inside Parliament and determine whether the claims made by BJP MP Anurag Thakur are factually correct. ... read..


BJP set to elect new UP President; senior leaders to file nominations on Saturday
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 13, 2025 6:18:51 AM IST
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Uttar Pradesh has moved into the final phase of its organisational election process, with nominations for the post of state president scheduled on Saturday and the announcement of the new chief expected a day later. Sen ... read..


Mahua Maji urges restraint amid Mamata Banerjee's call to protest SIR-linked voter deletions
New Delhi | December 13, 2025 6:18:48 AM IST
Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) MP Mahua Maji on Friday sought restraint while responding to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's remarks on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, saying that while public anger stems from unresolved ... read..


Shimla: JP Nadda to lay foundation stone of new HP BJP headquarters; grand preparations underway
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | December 13, 2025 5:48:38 AM IST
BJP is gearing up for a "significant organisational milestone" as the party's national president JP Nadda will lay the foundation stone of the new BJP state headquarters on Airport Road at 10 am on Saturday. The event described by party leaders as a "cruc ... read..


Sukanta Majumdar slams Mamata Banerjee for her remarks over voter list revision
Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 13, 2025 5:48:35 AM IST
Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar on Friday criticised West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her sharp allegations against the BJP over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, calling her remarks "irresponsible" and unbecom ... read..


Congress leader Harshwardhan Sapkal hails Shivraj Patil as "guiding light"
Nagpur (Maharashtra) | December 13, 2025 5:18:34 AM IST
Maharashtra Congress on Friday condoled the passing of senior party leader and former Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil, remembering him as an erudite statesman whose dignified presence shaped parliamentary traditions for decades. ... read..


Chandrababu Naidu sets ambitious roadmap to make Visakhapatnam Economic Region a Global Economic Hub
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | December 13, 2025 3:48:53 AM IST
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has directed officials to execute a comprehensive strategy to transform the Visakhapatnam Economic Region (VER) into a Global Economic Hub, with focused development across industries, IT, tourism, green e ... read..


Assam: Passing-Out Parade, Oath Ceremony held at SSB recruit training centre, Salonibari
Sonitpur (Assam) | December 13, 2025 2:48:20 AM IST
A grand Passing-out Parade and Oath Ceremony was held at the SSB Recruit Training Centre in Salonibari, Tezpur on Friday, marking the successful completion of training for 398 Constables and Head Constables of the 263rd and 264th Basic Recruit Training Co ... read..


KTR says BRS will "bounce back" after hosting Akhilesh Yadav in Hyderabad
Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 13, 2025 2:48:18 AM IST
Telangana's Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president K.T. Rama Rao met Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav at his residence in Hyderabad on Friday. The meeting, described as non-political by Yadav, nevertheless offered strong signals about mutual r ... read..


Akhilesh Yadav meets KTR in Hyderabad, calls for "positive politics", says visit not political
Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 13, 2025 2:48:16 AM IST
Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Friday met Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president K.T. Rama Rao (KTR) at his residence in Hyderabad. He emphasised that the meeting was a personal visit rooted in long-standing camaraderie rather than a ... read..


JP Nadda's courtesy call to HP Deputy CM sparks political buzz after Agnihotri's fiery speech
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | December 13, 2025 1:48:20 AM IST
BJP National President Jagat Prakash Nadda's meeting with Himachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri in Shimla on Friday evening has triggered fresh political speculation, coming just a day after Agnihotri's sharp remarks targeting officials ... read..


Rahul Gandhi demands parliamentary discussion on air pollution, Govt says 'ready to find solution'
New Delhi | December 12, 2025 11:18:55 PM IST
Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Friday flagged the air pollution crisis in northern India and other parts of the country, demanding a parliamentary discussion to develop a systematic plan to address it. Union Minister of Parliament ... read..


Uttarakhand CM unveils 17 development projects worth over Rs 112 crore
Nainital (Uttarakhand) | December 12, 2025 11:18:54 PM IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday participated in a programme held at Letibunga Maidan, Gram Panchayat Shashbani, Nainital, where he inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 17 development projects worth Rs 112.34 crore. Durin ... read..


8th FOC: India, Austria discuss full spectrum of bilateral relations; next meeting to be in Delhi
New Delhi | December 12, 2025 11:18:47 PM IST
India and Austria held the 8th Foreign Office Consultations recently, covering the entire gamut of bilateral relations, including political, economic and commercial ties, as well as cultural exchanges and people-to-people ties, the Ministry of External Af ... read..


Assam: CM launches Orunodoi 3.0 in BTR to provide monthly assistance of Rs 1,250 to 4.12 lakh families
Kokrajhar (Assam) | December 12, 2025 11:18:43 PM IST
In a move to strengthen the grassroots economy across the state and stimulate socio-economic empowerment of women, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday launched Orunodoi 3.0 in Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) at an event held at Bodofa Nwg ... read..


IndiGo to pay more than Rs 500 crore to customers "severely" affected by flight disruptions
New Delhi | December 12, 2025 10:48:45 PM IST
IndiGo said on Friday that it has estimated the compensation amount will exceed Rs 500 crore for customers whose flights were cancelled within 24 hours of departure and who were left severely stranded at certain airports across the country. ... read..


"Important step towards strengthening India's energy security": PM Modi after Cabinet approves CoalSETU window
New Delhi | December 12, 2025 10:48:44 PM IST
After the Union Cabinet approved the CoalSETU window, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday called it an "important step" towards strengthening India's energy security and accelerating growth, adding that it will support "Ease of Doing Business", boost d ... read..


"Tejashwi doesn't want to stay in Bihar, Rahul Gandhi doesn't want to stay in country": Nityanand Rai
Patna (Bihar) | December 12, 2025 10:48:42 PM IST
Union Minister Nityanand Rai on Friday took a dig at Bihar Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, saying that both the leaders depict the same nature as Yadav doesn't want to stay in Bihar and Gandhi does not ... read..


IRCTC begins branded meal service trials on select Vande Bharat, Amrit Bharat trains
New Delhi | December 12, 2025 10:48:40 PM IST
As part of its efforts for "perceptible improvements in on-board catering services in trains", Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC), is undertaking Proof of Concept (PoC) in some select trains, de-linking meal production and meal s ... read..


"70% promises delivered": Rajasthan CM releases two-year report card of his government
Jaipur (Rajasthan) | December 12, 2025 10:48:37 PM IST
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Friday released a comprehensive two-year report card of his government, claiming that nearly 70 per cent of the BJP's election promises have been fulfilled. ... read..


Tripura University marks Babu Genu 'Martyrdom Day' with swadeshi medical camp and awareness programmes
Agartala (Tripura) | December 12, 2025 10:18:32 PM IST
Tripura University on Friday observed Babu Genu Martyrdom Day with a series of programmes dedicated to honouring the first martyr of the Swadeshi Movement. ... read..


Gujarat CM distributes scholarship assistance of Rs 370 crore to 13 lakh students under various schemes
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | December 12, 2025 10:18:31 PM IST
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel granted scholarship assistance of more than Rs 370 crore through DBT to over 13 lakh beneficiary students under the Namo Lakshmi Yojana, Namo Saraswati Vigyan Sadhana, Mukhyamantri Gyan Sadhana Merit Scholarship Yoja ... read..


Thalassemic patients urge Parliament to pass life-saving bill regulating blood transfusions
New Delhi | December 12, 2025 10:18:29 PM IST
Thalassemic patients urged Parliament to urgently pass the National Blood Transfusion Bill, 2025, which aims to regulate blood transfusions and ensure safe blood for patients. ... read..


"Anti-Sanatan Dharma": Anurag Thakur slams DMK over Madurai Karthigai Deepam row
New Delhi | December 12, 2025 9:48:43 PM IST
BJP MP Anurag Thakur on Thursday slammed the DMK government in Tamil Nadu over the Madurai Karthigai Deepam row, calling the state a "symbol of anti-Sanatan Dharma." ... read..


UP winter session set to begin on Dec 19
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 12, 2025 9:48:42 PM IST
The winter session of the 18th Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly will begin on December 19th and conclude on December 24, 2025. ... read..


"Remarkable and unimaginable": CM Mohan Yadav stresses development as state govt completes two years; highlights fight against Naxalism
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | December 12, 2025 9:48:40 PM IST
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Friday said that the people of the state witnessed the development carried out by the state government over the last two years, adding that the short tenure has transformed the state's development landscape. ... read..


'Let not Karnataka go down illegal path...': P Chidambaram criticises G Parameshwara's "demolition" remarks
New Delhi | December 12, 2025 9:18:40 PM IST
Congress MP P Chidambaram expressed shock over Karnataka Home Minister and fellow party member, G Parameshwara's remarks calling for the demolition of the structures constructed using money from drug peddling in the state. ... read..


Team to be formed under KERS director to expedite 'Mekedatu' dam project: Karnataka Govt
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | December 12, 2025 9:18:33 PM IST
The Karnataka government issued an order on Friday forming a team under the leadership of Karnataka Engineering Research Station Director (KERS) to expedite the 'Mekedatu' dam project in view of the favourable Supreme Court order. ... read..


"Mamata Banerjee will not let BJP succeed in their plan": RJD's Mrityunjay Tiwari
Patna (Bihar) | December 12, 2025 9:18:31 PM IST
Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Mrityunjay Tiwari on Friday backed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's statement over the Special Intensive Revision, asserting that she is "absolutely right." ... read..


Tamil Nadu: BJP's Annamalai demands registration of FIRs against Minister KN Nehru over alleged multi-crore scams
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) | December 12, 2025 9:18:30 PM IST
BJP Tamil Nadu President K Annamalai on Friday accused the ruling DMK government of suppressing major corruption complaints flagged by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and demanded immediate registration of two FIRs against Minister KN Nehru, his family m ... read..


"RTI reveals liquor licence issued at Siri Fort Sports Complex": AAP MP Sanjay Singh in Rajya Sabha
New Delhi | December 12, 2025 9:18:24 PM IST
Senior AAP leader and MP Sanjay Singh on Friday told the Rajya Sabha that the Delhi administration has put public safety and the purpose of the Siri Fort Sports Complex at risk by permitting liquor sales inside a facility where alcohol consumption is expl ... read..


'Excuse to gain publicity': Former HC judge Dhingra criticises Opposition MPs over impeachment motion against Justice Swaminathan
New Delhi | December 12, 2025 8:49:02 PM IST
Retired Delhi High Court judge SN Dhingra on Friday criticised the Opposition MPs and termed the impeachment motion notice against Justice Swaminathan of the Madras High Court's Madurai Bench, an act to "gain publicity". ... read..


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