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"Must save democracy, Constitution": DK Shivakumar urges public to join 'Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod' rally

New Delhi | December 14, 2025 12:48:57 PM IST

Ahead of the Congress party's "Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod" rally at Ramlila Maidan today, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday urged citizens to participate in the protest, stressing the need to protect democracy and the Constitution. ... read..

"SIT has finally uncovered truth:" Priyank Kharge on Aland vote fraud

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | December 14, 2025 12:48:55 PM IST

Karnataka Rural Development Minister Priyank Kharge, reacting to reports of a charge sheet filed against a former BJP MLA and his son for their alleged involvement in vote theft in the Aland Assembly constituency, said that despite the Election Commission ... read..

"Event hijacked by TMC, everyone around Messi were TMC people": Sukanta Majumdar on Kolkata chaos

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 14, 2025 12:48:53 PM IST

The much-anticipated appearance of football superstar Lionel Messi in Kolkata turned chaotic on Sunday, sparking a political row, with Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar accusing the West Bengal government of mismanagement. ... read..

"SIR brought to remove poor, backward, Dalit from electoral rolls": Congress MP Saptagiri Ulka

New Delhi | December 14, 2025 12:48:50 PM IST

Congress MP Saptagiri Ulka on Sunday alleged that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise is an attempt to remove the poor, backward, Dalit voters and traditional supporters of the party from the electoral rolls. ... read..

"People chose you to protect rights, not snatch them": Odisha Congress Chief Bhakta Charan Das on SIR

New Delhi | December 14, 2025 12:18:37 PM IST

At the Congress rally held at Ramlila Maidan against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, Odisha Congress President Bhakta Charan Das on Sunday accused the government of attempting "vote theft," alleging that the exercise threatens dem ... read..

Delhi Police Crime Branch busts spurious drug racket; two arrested

New Delhi | December 14, 2025 12:18:36 PM IST

The Delhi Police Crime Branch has busted a major spurious drug racket and unearthed an illegal manufacturing unit, leading to the arrest of two accused, Gaurav Bhagat and Shree Ram alias Vishal Gupta, said the official. ... read..

"GRAP-IV a 'reactive measure', not a solution," says environmentalist Bhavreen Kandhari on Delhi's AQI

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 14, 2025 12:18:34 PM IST

Environmentalist Bhavreen Kandhari on Sunday criticised the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), calling it a "reactive measure" rather than a long-term solution, following the imposition of Stage-IV restrictions in the national capital amid worsening air ... read..

Shiv Sena's Manisha Kayande slams Bengal CM over Messi's Kolkata event debacle, says it "damaged India's image"

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | December 14, 2025 12:18:32 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Manisha Kayande on Sunday criticised West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over the mismanagement of Argentine football legend Lionel Messi's event in Kolkata, terming it a "mess" created by the TMC government. ... read..

"BJP govt is vote-stealing government": Odisha Congress in-charge Ajay Lallu

New Delhi | December 14, 2025 12:18:31 PM IST

Odisha Congress in-charge Ajay Kumar Lallu on Sunday sharply criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government, calling it a "vote-stealing government" and alleging that democracy in India is being held hostage. ... read..

Manipur: Security forces recover cache of arms, ammunition in Kakching district

Kakching | December 14, 2025 12:18:29 PM IST

Security forces recovered a significant cache of arms and ammunition from Moltinchan Village under Sugnu Police Station in Manipur's Kakching district, officials said. ... read..

"We are strengthening resolve for cleanliness": Rajasthan CM at cleanliness awareness drive launch

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | December 14, 2025 12:18:27 PM IST

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Sunday participated in the state-level cleanliness awareness drive and Shramdaan program in Jaipur. ... read..

CBI files chargesheet against 17, including 4 foreign nationals, 58 companies in transnational cyber fraud case

New Delhi | December 14, 2025 11:48:45 AM IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a chargesheet against 17 accused persons, including four foreign nationals and 58 companies, after uncovering an extensive, well-organised transnational cyber fraud network operating across multiple Stat ... read..

Visiting Smriti Mandir evokes patriotism, urge to serve society: Eknath Shinde pays tribute to RSS founder KB Hedgewar

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | December 14, 2025 11:48:39 AM IST

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday highlighted the centenary of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), saying that visiting Nagpur inspires patriotism and motivates citizens to serve society. ... read..

"Congress has no vision": BJP MLA Balmukund Acharya on 'Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod' rally

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | December 14, 2025 11:48:37 AM IST

BJP MLA Balmukund Acharya slammed the Congress party and dismissed their 'Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod' rally against the Special Intensive Review (SIR) issue, saying that the opposition party possess no vision for the development of this country. ... read..

AIADMK MP IS Inbadurai urges Vigilance Directorate to register FIR against DMK Minister KN Nehru over corruption allegations

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 14, 2025 11:48:35 AM IST

AIADMK MP IS Inbadurai, has urged the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) in Chennai to immediately register an FIR against Tamil Nadu Municipal Administration Minister KN Nehru over allegations of large-scale corruption, tender manipulati ... read..

"Gathering of failed people which will completely fail": BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal on 'Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod' rally

New Delhi | December 14, 2025 11:18:47 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Praveen Khandelwal on Sunday dismissed the 'Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod' rally by Congress against the special Intensive Review (SIR) issue, calling it a gathering of "failed people" doomed to fail. ... read..

PREPAK (PRO) cadre arrested in Manipur

Imphal (Manipur) | December 14, 2025 11:18:45 AM IST

Manipur Police, in a separate operation, arrested an active member of the militant organisation People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) PRO on Saturday. ... read..

Delhi chokes under AQI 497, residents report breathing issues and eye irritation

New Delhi | December 14, 2025 11:18:44 AM IST

Residents of Delhi on Sunday expressed deep concern over deteriorating air quality as the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) surged to 497, remaining in the 'severe' category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). ... read..

"Shiv Sena, RSS have same ideology," Shiv Sena leader Yogesh Kadam as Fadnavis, Shinde pay homage to Hedgewar

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | December 14, 2025 11:18:42 AM IST

Shiv Sena leader Yogesh Ramdas Kadam on Sunday said that Shiv Sena and RSS share the same ideology, adding that the energy young leaders draw from the organisation is crucial to carry forward this ideology. ... read..

Gujarat CM relief fund provides over Rs 31.55 crore to aid cancer patients in last four years

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | December 14, 2025 11:18:35 AM IST

The Chief Minister's Relief Fund (CMRF) has emerged as a vital lifeline for cancer patients and other critically ill individuals in Gujarat, providing timely financial support and ensuring access to life-saving treatments, said the office of Gujarat Chief ... read..

Andhra Pradesh: Fire breaks out at shopping complex in Gudivada, major damage to property

Gudivada (Andhra Pradesh) | December 14, 2025 10:49:03 AM IST

A massive fire broke out at a commercial shopping complex in Andhra Pradesh's Gudivada town on Sunday. ... read..

Goa nightclub fire tragedy: Magisterial enquiry records statements of landowners, local sarpanch

Panaji (Goa) | December 14, 2025 10:49:01 AM IST

The magisterial enquiry into the Goa nightclub fire that claimed 25 lives recorded statements from landowners Pradeep Ghadi Amonkar and Sunil Divkar, as well as Arpora-Nagoa Sarpanch Roshan Redkar, following warrants issued to investigate the tragedy. ... read..

Mumbai's Bandra shrouded in haze as AQI hits 'moderate' level of 154

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 14, 2025 10:48:58 AM IST

Mumbai woke up to a thick layer of haze on Sunday morning as the AQI (Air Quality Index) around the Bandra Reclamation area stood at 154, which has been categorised as 'moderate', according to CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board). ... read..

Messi Kolkata event poorly managed, administration responsible: BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal

New Delhi | December 14, 2025 10:48:53 AM IST

BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal has criticised the West Bengal government over the handling of the Argentina footballer Lionel Messi's event in Kolkata, saying the administration failed to manage the large crowd properly and accused officials from the state gov ... read..

Maharashtra: CM Fadnavis, Deputy CM Shinde pay tribute to RSS founder KB Hedgewar in Nagpur

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | December 14, 2025 10:18:55 AM IST

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday paid tribute to Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) founder Keshav Baliram Hedgewar at the RSS Smruti Mandir here. ... read..

"LDF setback temporary, UDF celebrations misleading": Kerala Education Minister on local body polls result

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | December 14, 2025 10:18:54 AM IST

Kerala Education Minister V Sivankutty on Sunday said that while the Left Democratic Front (LDF) respected the people's verdict after failing to get the expected results in the local body elections, the United Democratic Front's (UDF) victory celebrations ... read..

"Pakistan connected to India's history": Congress' Husain Dalwai on Pak university introducing Sanskrit course

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 14, 2025 10:18:50 AM IST

Congress leader Husain Dalwai, commenting on a university in Pakistan reportedly introducing a Sanskrit course for the first time since Partition, said that Pakistan is connected to Indian history and the country should therefore welcome this decision. ... read..

Odisha: Prime accused in Malkangiri murder arrested; six held for rioting, says SP Vinodh Patil

Malkangiri (Odisha) | December 14, 2025 9:48:52 AM IST

Malkangiri SP Vinodh Patil has said that the prime accused in the murder case, which sparked recent violent clashes between two villages following the discovery of a headless body in the area, has been arrested, and that the police are working to file the ... read..

"Language reveals mindset": Priyank Kharge slams Amit Shah over Parliament remark

New Delhi | December 14, 2025 9:48:51 AM IST

Karnataka Minister and Congress leader Priyank Kharge on Sunday sharply criticised Union Home Minister Amit Shah over alleged use of unparliamentary language in Parliament, claiming it reflected a deeper mindset and highlighted a lack of accountability in ... read..

"Police have not questioned Vishnu Aggarwal as an accused": Advocate on codeine-based cough syrup trafficking

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | December 14, 2025 9:48:49 AM IST

Vivek Shankar Tiwari, advocate for CA Vishnu Kumar Aggarwal, aide of Shubham Jaiswal, clarified that his client has not been questioned by the police as an accused in the ongoing codeine-based cough syrup trafficking case. ... read..

Odisha violence: Damage worth Rs 3.34 crore assessed in Malkangiri, internet ban extended till Monday noon

Malkangiri (Odisha) | December 14, 2025 9:18:51 AM IST

Malkangiri Collector Somesh Kumar Upadhyay on Saturday said that peace and normalcy have been maintained in the village where violence broke out following a murder, though, as a precaution, the internet ban has been extended and will remain in effect unti ... read..

Arunachal Governor meets BRO Chief on border infrastructure, discusses innovation with IIM Ahmedabad team

Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh) | December 14, 2025 9:18:49 AM IST

The Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, Lt. General KT Parnaik (Retd.), called on the Director General of Border Roads (BRO), Lt. General Raghu Srinivasan, at Lok Bhavan, Itanagar, to review and discuss strategic road connectivity and border infrastructure, ac ... read..

Manipur Police arrest drug dealer, banned outfit cadre; arms and explosives recovered

Imphal (Manipur) | December 14, 2025 9:18:48 AM IST

Manipur Police and security forces carried out multiple operations across the state on Saturday, leading to the arrest of a drug dealer, the detention of an active cadre of the proscribed outfit PREPAK (PRO), and the recovery of a substantial cache of arm ... read..

Giriraj Singh inaugurates 'Crafted for the Future' exhibition

New Delhi | December 14, 2025 8:48:46 AM IST

Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh inaugurated the Crafted for the Future Weave the Future 3.0 at the National Craft Museum, here on Saturday. ... read..

Delhi's air quality turns 'severe' as AQI reading soars to 497

New Delhi | December 14, 2025 8:48:45 AM IST

The national capital woke up to dense smog on Sunday morning as the average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 461 at 7 am, falling in the 'severe' category despite the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)-IV in effect across Delhi and the National Capital Re ... read..

Ram Temple Trust makes extensive preparations to manage large pilgrim influx in Ayodhya

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | December 14, 2025 8:48:43 AM IST

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust is undertaking extensive preparations to manage a large influx of pilgrims at the Ram Temple complex in Ayodhya, with special emphasis on crowd management, infrastructure development and security arrangements. ... read..

Rajeev Chandrashekhar hails 'historic' BJP-NDA surge in Kerala local body polls

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | December 14, 2025 7:18:50 AM IST

Kerala BJP President Rajeev Chandrashekhar on Saturday termed the BJP-led NDA's performance in the Kerala local body elections a "historical victory," claiming the results marked a decisive expansion of the party's vote share and political footprint acros ... read..

BJP leader Sheetal Angural's nephew stabbed to death in Jalandhar; police probe on

Jalandhar (Punjab) | December 14, 2025 7:18:49 AM IST

Vikas Angural, the nephew of BJP leader Sheetal Angural, was stabbed to death following a late-night altercation in Jalandhar, police said on Saturday. ... read..

ShakthiSAT expands Africa outreach, forging global alliances for girls in space science

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 14, 2025 6:48:35 AM IST

Mission ShakthiSAT, the world's first all-girls lunar satellite initiative led by Space Kidz India, is rapidly evolving into a global movement with a strong focus on Africa. Founder and CEO of Space Kidz India, Dr. Srimathy Kesan, has concluded a series o ... read..

Congress gears up for 'Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod' rally in Delhi, Jharkhand unit president says it will be historic event

New Delhi | December 14, 2025 6:48:34 AM IST

The Congress party is set to hold a major rally at Ramlila Maidan in the national capital on December 14, intensifying its campaign over alleged "vote chori" and the SIR issue, with party leaders describing the event as a crucial step in a decisive politi ... read..

Opposition slams reported plan to rename MGNREGA, says Centre 'erasing history'

New Delhi | December 14, 2025 6:18:42 AM IST

The Congress strongly criticised reports suggesting that the Centre is considering renaming the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) as the Pujya Bapu Rural Employment Scheme on Saturday, accusing the government of attempting t ... read..

After Kerala local body poll setback, CPI seeks public feedback to regain strength: Binoy Viswam

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | December 14, 2025 5:48:35 AM IST

CPI State Secretary Binoy Viswam on Saturday said the party has accepted the people's verdict in the local body elections with humility and has begun a process of introspection to address the reasons behind the setback suffered by the Left Democratic Fron ... read..

Aland vote theft is real, chargesheet against former BJP MLA Subhash Guttedar confirms fraud: DK Shivakumar

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | December 14, 2025 5:18:51 AM IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday asserted that alleged vote theft in the Aland Assembly constituency was genuine and said concrete action had been initiated with the filing of a charge sheet against former BJP MLA Subhash Guttedar ... read..

'Total collapse of law and order': Himanta Biswa Sarma targets Bengal govt over chaos at Messi's Kolkata event

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 14, 2025 4:48:49 AM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the West Bengal government over the chaos that erupted during football icon Lionel Messi's Kolkata appearance, alleging a "total collapse of law and order" in the state and bl ... read..

Odisha Minister honours Tata Steel Young Astronomer Talent Search winners in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | December 14, 2025 4:18:45 AM IST

Odisha's Science and Technology Minister Krushna Chandra Patra on Saturday felicitated the top 30 winners of the 19th edition of the Tata Steel Young Astronomer Talent Search (YATS) 2025 at its Grand Finale in Bhubaneswar. ... read..

'Time has come to uproot corrupt HP govt', says Jai Ram Thakur at BJP felicitation event in Shimla

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | December 14, 2025 2:18:59 AM IST

The former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister and Leader of the Opposition Jai Ram Thakur on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Congress-led state government, saying that the "time has come to uproot this corrupt government from Himachal Pradesh." ... read..

HP ministers urge BJP chief JP Nadda to press Centre on pending dues, disaster aid

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | December 14, 2025 1:48:53 AM IST

Himachal Pradesh Tribal Development Minister Jagat Singh Negi and Panchayati Raj Minister Anirudh Singh on Saturday urged BJP National President Jagat Prakash Nadda to actively intervene with the Union government to safeguard the financial interests of th ... read..

Rajiv Bindal calls for ouster of Himachal Pradesh govt, urges BJP cadre to gear up for 2027 polls

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | December 14, 2025 1:48:50 AM IST

Himachal Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party president Rajiv Bindal on Saturday called upon party workers and the people of the state to prepare for a political change, asserting that the time has come to "uproot" the present Congress government in Himachal Pr ... read..

Severe air pollution: Delhi Govt directs all schools to conduct classes up to IX, XI in hybrid mode

New Delhi | December 13, 2025 11:49:17 PM IST

Delhi Government's Directorate of Education on Saturday directed all schools to conduct classes upto IX, and XI in hybrid mode after Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) invoked Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) as the Air Qualit ... read..

Delhi govt working to expand courts to improve justice delivery: CM Rekha Gupta

New Delhi | December 13, 2025 11:49:15 PM IST

The Society of Indian Law Firms (SILF) on Friday marked its 25th Anniversary with the launch of the SILF Mediation Center, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening access to justice through mediation, technology, and institutional reform. The event bro ... read..

"Building a relationship with the public is our greatest asset": Scindia highlights role of Postal Dept in Viksit Bharat 2047

Kolhapur (Maharashtra) | December 13, 2025 11:19:13 PM IST

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Saturday emphasised the importance of building strong relationships with the public, calling them the government's greatest asset. ... read..

"Failure of govt": Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa slams WB CM Mamata Banerjee over chaos at Messi event

New Delhi | December 13, 2025 11:19:10 PM IST

Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Saturday criticised the ruling TMC-led West Bengal government after chaos erupted during the event featuring legendary footballer Lionel Messi in Kolkata, calling it a "failure" of the state government. ... read..

If accused in murder of Zubeen Garg escape, history will not forgive CM Sarma: Assam Congress leader Ripun Bora

Guwahati (Assam) | December 13, 2025 11:19:01 PM IST

Former Rajya Sabha MP and senior Congress leader Ripun Bora on Saturday said that the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee remains firm in its demand for justice for Assam's beloved artist Zubeen Garg. ... read..

Hopeful accused in chargesheet will be convicted: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma after SIT files chargesheet in Zubeen Garg's death case

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 13, 2025 11:18:59 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday expressed hope that the accused in the singer Zubeen Garg's death case would be convicted after the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Assam Police filed a 12,000-page chargesheet regarding the investi ... read..

Congress to hold 'Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod' rally at Ramlila Maidan: Bhupesh Baghel

New Delhi | December 13, 2025 11:18:54 PM IST

Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel on Saturday said that the Congress party will hold a "Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod" rally at Ramlila Maidan here on Monday, calling it a step towards a decisive political battle. ... read..

Assam CM Sarma receives 28th SIES Sri Chandrasekarendra Saraswati Eminence Award in Mumbai

Guwahati (Assam) | December 13, 2025 11:18:52 PM IST

In recognition of his exemplary governance and service to the people of Assam, the South Indian Education Society conferred Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma with the 28th SIES Sri Chandrasekarendra Saraswati Eminence Award at a function held in Mumba ... read..

"Was this pre-planned?" TMC MP Kunal Ghosh on Messi's Kolkata tour chaos

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 13, 2025 11:18:51 PM IST

Trinamool Congress MP Kunal Ghosh on Saturday questioned whether the chaos at the Salt Lake Stadium that erupted during the GOAT India tour of Football Icon Lionel Messi was "pre-planned" and said whatever happened was very unfortunate. ... read..

Win reflects growing public trust in AAP's politics of honesty: Arvind Kejriwal on Kerala local body poll results

New Delhi | December 13, 2025 10:49:00 PM IST

Former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal said on Saturday that the victory in the Kerala local body elections reflects growing public trust in AAP's politics of honesty and public service. ... read..

CM Dhami directs officials to launch initiatives to boost winter tourism in State

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | December 13, 2025 10:48:57 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has directed officials to launch initiatives such as Snow Leopard Sightings, heli-skiing immediately and the Himalayan Car Rally to boost winter tourism in the state, while also instructing that all arrangeme ... read..

NDA creates history in Thiruvanthapuram, UDF sweeps Kerala local body polls

Thiruvanthapuram (Kerala) | December 13, 2025 10:48:55 PM IST

The BJP-led NDA on Saturday scripted history in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, where it has secured control of the corporation, ending the LDF's 40-year rule. ... read..

Northeast Frontier Railway strengthens educational infrastructure across its jurisdiction

Guwahati (Assam) | December 13, 2025 10:48:51 PM IST

In a major step towards the development of educational infrastructure, the General Manager of Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), Chetan Kumar Shrivastava, laid the foundation stone for the construction of an additional double-storey building with 20 new ro ... read..

Goa: Arvind Kejriwal carries out door-to-door campaign in Anjuna ahead of Zilla panchayat elections

New Delhi | December 13, 2025 10:48:45 PM IST

Ahead of the Goa Zilla Panchayat (ZP) elections, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday stepped up his campaign in Goa, carrying out a door-to-door outreach in Anjuna in support of AAP candidate Pujan Malvankar, the party said ... read..

"We will try to learn lessons, uphold values of the left in upcoming Assembly Elections...": CPI State Secretary flags BJP-Congress collusion,

General News | December 13, 2025 10:18:36 PM IST

Kerala's local body elections have dealt a blow to the ruling CPI(M)-led LDF, with the Congress-led UDF making significant gains. ... read..

BJP is a party that works for the people: Tripura CM Manik Saha

Agartala (Tripura) | December 13, 2025 10:18:32 PM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday said that during the long rule of the CPI(M), the communists had turned the janajatis into a ballot box, whereas the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is a party that works for the people. ... read..

Former Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik announces to forgo salary and allowances hike for LoP

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | December 13, 2025 10:18:30 PM IST

Former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday announced that he will forgo the salary and allowances recently increased for the Leader of the Opposition, as passed by the Odisha Legislative Assembly. ... read..

Bastar will become most developed tribal division in country in next 5 years: Amit Shah

Jagdalpur (Chhattisgarh) | December 13, 2025 9:49:05 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday resolved to make the Bastar division of Chhattisgarh the most advanced tribal region in the country in the next five years, and reiterated that the country will be free from Naxalism by March 31, 2026. ... read..

"Every Hindu must be committed to building a true Ram Rajya": Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal

Tinsukia (Assam) | December 13, 2025 9:48:59 PM IST

Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said on Saturday that building a true 'Ram Rajya' requires collective commitment, spiritual consciousness and pride in Hindu identity, asserting that Hindu civilisation offers timeless so ... read..

Bengal LoP Suvendu Adhikari urges Governor Bose to conduct independent judicial enquiry after Messi's event at Salt Lake Stadium turns 'messy'

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 13, 2025 9:19:00 PM IST

Following the chaos that erupted at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata during the GOAT India tour of Football Icon Lionel Messi, West Bengal Leader of Opposition and BJP MLA Suvendu Adhikari wrote to the State's Governor CV Ananda Bose requesting him for an ... read..

"TMC has become symbol of complete mismanagement, chaos": Shehzad Poonawalla on 'mess' at Messi's event in Kolkata

New Delhi | December 13, 2025 9:18:56 PM IST

BJP National spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Saturday blamed the Trinamool Congress (TMC) Government in West Bengal for the "mismanagement" of the GOAT India tour of Football Icon Lionel Messi at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. ... read..

Vibrant Gujarat regional conference's district-level programme organised in Jamnagar under Minister Modhwadia's chairmanship

Jamnagar (Gujarat) | December 13, 2025 9:18:49 PM IST

As part of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference, a district-level programme was held at the Leuva Patel Samaj in Jamnagar under the chairmanship of the State Minister for Forest and Environment and in-charge Minister of Jamnagar district Arjun Modhwadi ... read..

Delhi AQI turns Severe Plus; GRAP IV restrictions imposed

New Delhi | December 13, 2025 8:49:15 PM IST

Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Saturday invoked Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) after the Air Quality Index (AQI) neared the 'Severe Plus' mark at 450. ... read..

"Irresponsible statement": Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann slams Channi over 'AAP hiding ballot papers' remark

Chandigarh (Punjab) | December 13, 2025 8:49:13 PM IST

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday criticised Congress leader Charanjit Singh Channi's statement, calling it "irresponsible." ... read..

AAP holds National Executive and National Council meetings online; Party to strengthen organisation across country

New Delhi | December 13, 2025 8:49:08 PM IST

A meeting of the Aam Aadmi Party's National Executive and National Council was held on Saturday in online mode. The National Executive meeting was attended by all the party's senior leaders, including party convenor Arvind Kejriwal. Meanwhile, hundreds of ... read..

Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika lays foundation stone of Rs 5 crore Science Block at Jagiroad College

Jagiroad (Assam) | December 13, 2025 8:49:05 PM IST

Assam Water Resource Minister Pijush Hazarika on Saturday laid the foundation stone for a state-of-the-art science block at Vigyan Bhawan at Jagiroad College and distributed scooters to meritorious students under the Pragyan Bharati scheme. ... read..

4th Cooperative Mela 2025 inaugurated in Guwahati

Guwahati (Assam) | December 13, 2025 8:18:36 PM IST

The 4th Cooperative Mela 2025, organised by the Cooperation Department, Government of Assam, under the guidance of the Ministry of Cooperation, was inaugurated on Saturday at AEI Ground, Chandmari, Guwahati. The three-day event, scheduled from December 13 ... read..

"We are all very enthusiastic": Telangana Minister Sridhar Babu on Messi's visit to Hyderabad

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 13, 2025 8:18:31 PM IST

Hours after football icon Lionel Messi reached Hyderabad on Saturday evening as part of his three-day India tour, Telangana Minister D Sridhar Babu on Saturday said that authorities have taken all precautionary steps. ... read..

CBI opposes Rabri Devi's plea for transfer, says bid seeks to 'demean the judge' and stall trial

New Delhi | December 13, 2025 7:49:31 PM IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday opposed the plea filed by former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi seeking transfer of criminal cases from the court of Special Judge Vishal Gogne, telling a Delhi court that the application is a "forum- ... read..

Local cuisine to be served in Vande Bharat trains and progressively introduced in all trains

New Delhi | December 13, 2025 7:49:30 PM IST

Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, held a review meeting with officers at Rail Bhawan on Saturday. Ravneet Singh Bittu, Minister of State for Railways and Food Processing ... read..

Even when public is benefited, they speak against it: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis on Priyanka Gandhi citing reports of MGNREGA renaming

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | December 13, 2025 7:49:28 PM IST

Reacting to Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra citing it "unnecessary" over reports of renaming the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) as the Pujya Bapu Rural Employment Scheme, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that even ... read..

Gujarat: CM Patel inaugurates 116th National Executive Meeting of All India Mayors' Council in Surat

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | December 13, 2025 7:49:26 PM IST

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel stated that holistic economic and social development of cities, along with smart and sustainable urban growth, forms the strong foundation for realising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat, a ... read..

ASEAN-India Tourism Professionals Exchange Programme 2025 begins in Guwahati with delegates from 10 ASEAN countries

Guwahati (Assam) | December 13, 2025 7:49:24 PM IST

The ASEAN-India Tourism Professionals Exchange Programme 2025 began in Guwahati with two days of intensive interactions between tourism professionals from India and ten ASEAN Member States. ... read..

Entrepreneurs are creators of wealth and key contributors to the nation's progress: In-charge Minister Arjun Modhwadia

Jamnagar (Gujarat) | December 13, 2025 7:49:21 PM IST

As part of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference, a district-level programme was held at the Leuva Patel Samaj in Jamnagar under the chairmanship of the State Minister for Forest and Environment, Climate Change, Science and Technology, and in-charge Min ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami participates in 47th All India Public Relations Conference

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | December 13, 2025 7:49:17 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday participated in the 47th All India Public Relations Conference-2025 held at Hotel Emerald Grand on Sahastradhara Road in Dehradun. ... read..

Kerala local body polls: UDF and NDA make gains

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | December 13, 2025 7:19:09 PM IST

Kerala's local body elections have brought significant changes, with the Congress-led UDF making notable gains across the state, as per the State Election Commission's "Trend" till 5 PM on Saturday. ... read..

COAS General Upendra Dwivedi reviews Passing Out Parade at Indian Military Academy in Dehradun

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | December 13, 2025 7:19:06 PM IST

Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi on Saturday reviewed the Passing Out Parade at the iconic Chetwode Drill Square of the Indian Military Academy (IMA) in Dehradun, known as the 'Temple of Martial Learning'. ... read..

AAP wins three seats in Kerala local body elections

Thiruvanantpuram (Kerala) | December 13, 2025 7:18:59 PM IST

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Saturday secured three seats in the Kerala local body elections, with all three seats won by women candidates. ... read..

Delhi Govt working to shift Tihar Jail, expand courts: CM Rekha Gupta

New Delhi | December 13, 2025 7:18:55 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday announced plans to relocate Tihar Jail, South Asia's largest prison complex, to the city's outskirts to alleviate severe overcrowding and improve prison conditions. ... read..

Reasons behind this outcome will be examined in detail: CM Pinarayi Vijayan on Kerala local body poll results

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | December 13, 2025 6:49:03 PM IST

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday stated that the Kerala local body election results serve as a reminder that vigilance must be strengthened to ensure that people are not swayed by the "negative propaganda" and "divisive tactics" of commu ... read..

"Big victory for us; certainly, we are going to win next assembly elections": KC Venugopal as UDF leads Kerala local body polls

New Delhi | December 13, 2025 6:49:02 PM IST

Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal on Saturday called it a "big victory" for the party-led led-United Democratic Front (UDF) as the opposition alliance is leading in most of the seats in Kerala local body polls. ... read..

Union MoS Pankaj Choudhary files nomination for UP BJP President

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 13, 2025 6:48:58 PM IST

Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary on Saturday filed the nomination for the post of Uttar Pradesh BJP President. ... read..

"Commercialisation of Messi's visit": West Bengal Governor slams organisers for 'ignoring' sentiments of fans after chaos at Kolkata stadium

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 13, 2025 6:19:04 PM IST

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Saturday slammed the organisers for "callously commercialising" the GOAT India tour of Football Icon Lionel Messi and completely "ignoring" the sentiments of fans after chaos erupted at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolka ... read..

Decisive verdict given to UDF: Congress on Kerala local body poll results

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | December 13, 2025 6:19:00 PM IST

The Indian National Congress president, Mallikarjun Kharge, on Saturday expressed gratitude to the people of Kerala for delivering a "decisive verdict" to the United Democratic Front in the local body elections. ... read..

MP: CM Yadav lays foundation stone of entry gate named after Vikramaditya in Bhopal

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | December 13, 2025 6:18:52 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Saturday laid the foundation stone to build an entry gate in the state capital Bhopal named after emperor Vikramaditya. ... read..

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel inaugurates development works worth Rs 249 crore in Surat

Surat (Gujarat) | December 13, 2025 6:18:49 PM IST

To accelerate urban development across states and enhance facilities for residents, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, as part of the Urban Development Year 2025 celebrations, inaugurated development works worth Rs 249 crore of the Surat Municipal Co ... read..

CM Bhupendra Patel inaugurates state's first elevated market yard constructed by Surat APMC

Gandhinagar/Surat (Gujarat) | December 13, 2025 6:18:47 PM IST

The state's largest and first state-of-the-art elevated market yard, newly constructed by the Agricultural Produce Market Committee( APMC) Surat and designed to facilitate the movement of heavy vehicles on the first floor, was inaugurated by Chief Minist ... read..

People's verdict must be respected: Shashi Tharoor on Kerala local body poll results

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | December 13, 2025 5:49:28 PM IST

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday congratulated the United Democratic Front for a truly impressive win across local bodies, and this is a massive endorsement and a powerful signal ahead of the state legislative elections ... read..

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, LG Saxena attend convocation ceremony of NSUT, congratulate students

New Delhi | December 13, 2025 5:49:26 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, along with Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena, attended the convocation ceremony of Netaji Subhash University of Technology (NSUT) at Yashobhoomi on Saturday. ... read..

"We are lacking a neutral umpire for conducting elections": KC Venugopal ahead of Congress rally at Ramlila Maidan over 'vote theft'

New Delhi | December 13, 2025 5:49:18 PM IST

As the Congress is set to hold a rally against the alleged 'vote chori' at Ramlila Maidan on December 14, party MP KC Venugopal on Saturday slammed the Election Commission of India and said, "We are lacking a neutral umpire" in this country for conducting ... read..

AIIMS Delhi creates history in stroke care; leads first dedicated Indian Clinical Trial of most advanced brain stent

New Delhi | December 13, 2025 5:49:16 PM IST

AIIMS Delhi has made history in stroke care with India's first dedicated clinical trial of the advanced Supernova Stent, a brain stent designed for treating severe strokes. ... read..

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