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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..


SC slaps Rs 1 lakh exemplary cost on NGO for challenging 2014 ruling to exempt Minority Schools from RTE Act
New Delhi | December 12, 2025 8:49:00 PM IST
The Supreme Court on Friday imposed a cost of Rs 1 lakh on the United Voice for Education Forum NGO, while rejecting its plea seeking to set aside the top court's 2014 decision to exempt minority educational institutions from the provisions of the Right o ... read..


Maharashtra: Court adjourns domestic violence case against Celina Jaitly's husband till Jan 27
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 12, 2025 8:48:58 PM IST
An Andheri Court in Mumbai adjourned the hearing for the alleged domestic violence case filed by actress Celina Jaitly against her husband Peter Haag till January 27, 2026. ... read..


Sarbananda Sonowal visits bereaved families in Tinsukia, reviews rescue efforts after Anjaw tragedy
New Delhi | December 12, 2025 8:48:48 PM IST
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday visited the families of those who lost their lives in the tragic road accident in Arunachal Pradesh's Anjaw district. Several victims from Assam, including from the Dibrugarh Lok Sabha constituency, died in the ... read..


"Complete democracy, cadre-based party...not a family party: Mahendra Nath Pandey on UP BJP presidential election
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 12, 2025 8:48:42 PM IST
The Uttar Pradesh BJP is gearing up for its presidential election, with the nomination process set to begin tomorrow. ... read..


Luthra brothers' deportation procedures in process: Goa Police
Panaji (Goa) | December 12, 2025 8:18:52 PM IST
Deportation procedures of the Luthra brothers from Thailand are underway, and the Goa Police are in continuous coordination with central agencies, police said in a press note on Friday. ... read..


Uttarakhand CM inaugurates Diamond Jubilee celebrations of Sainik School Ghorakhal
Bhowali, Nainital (Uttarakhand) | December 12, 2025 8:18:50 PM IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday formally inaugurated the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of Sainik School Ghorakhal in Bhowali, Nainital district. ... read..


Congress leader AK Antony condoles demise of Shivraj Patil
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | December 12, 2025 8:18:47 PM IST
Congress leader and former Union Minister AK Antony has condoled the demise of the former Union Home Minister and Lok Sabha Speaker Shivraj Patil. ... read..


MP Congress slams Mohan Yadav-led govt on completing 2 years tenure, says 'BJP rule pushed state into crisis'
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | December 12, 2025 8:48:50 PM IST
The Madhya Pradesh Congress on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Madhya Pradesh government led by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, marking two years of administration, alleging that the state is facing an economic, social and administrative decline due to ... read..


CBI dismantles alleged transnational cyber crime network; Recovers Rs. 1.88 crore; Arrests 6 key alleged operatives
New Delhi | December 12, 2025 7:49:10 PM IST
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), based on inputs from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), USA, successfully dismantled a sophisticated virtual asset-supported cybercrime network that had been allegedly targeting US nationals since 2022 at ... read..


Indian Army moves proposal for acquiring 120 km long-range guided Pinaka rockets
By Ajit Dubey

New Delhi | December 12, 2025 7:49:06 PM IST
As part of efforts to further strengthen its long-range artillery capabilities post Operation Sindoor, the Indian Army is looking to induct 120 km strike range Pinaka rockets in a proposal worth around Rs 2500 crore ... read..


Akhilesh alleges BJP-EC conspiracy to delete voter names in UP through SIR
Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 12, 2025 7:49:03 PM IST
Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Friday accused the BJP and the Election Commission of targeting voters in Uttar Pradesh through the Special Summary Revision (SSR) process. ... read..


Amit Shah unveils statue of Veer Savarkar, inaugurates 'Veer Savarkar Inspiration Park' in Andaman and Nicobar
Sri Vijaya Puram (Andaman and Nicobar Islands) | December 12, 2025 7:18:32 PM IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday unveiled the grand statue of Veer Savarkar and inaugurated the 'Veer Savarkar Inspiration Park' in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The event was also attended by Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat. ... read..


"There must be judicious use of any medicine and same with Ozempic drug": MD of Novo Nordisk India
By By Shalini Bhardwaj

New Delhi | December 12, 2025 7:18:27 PM IST
Novo Nordisk on Friday launched Ozempic (injectable semaglutide) in India. Ozempic is a once-weekly GLP-1 RA (receptor agonist) indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise for adults living with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The cost of ... read..


CAQM forms expert committee to develop strategies for abatement of air pollution caused by vehicular emissions in Delhi-NCR
New Delhi | December 12, 2025 7:18:23 PM IST
Keeping in view the urgent necessity to develop strategies for abatement of air pollution caused by vehicular emissions in Delhi-NCR, Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in NCR and adjoining areas has constituted an Expert Committee in the Chairm ... read..


NGT slashes environmental penalty on Gurugram high-rise housing society
New Delhi | December 12, 2025 6:49:15 PM IST
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has granted significant relief to Freedom Park Life AOA, developed by BPTP Builder, by sharply reducing the environmental compensation imposed on the society by the Haryana State Pollution Control Board. ... read..


Assam SIT files chargesheet in Zubeen Garg death case
Guwahati (Assam) | December 12, 2025 6:49:13 PM IST
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Assam Police which is probing the death of popular singer Zubeen Garg, on Friday filed a 12,000-page chargesheet before the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) court in Guwahati. ... read..


Uttarakhand CM directs development of 'One Jail, One Product' initiative in all state prisons
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | December 12, 2025 6:49:09 PM IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday directed the implementation of the 'One Jail, One Product' initiative in all state prisons. ... read..


IndiGo set to operate over 2000 flights today; shows improving performance after a week of chaos
New Delhi | December 12, 2025 6:49:07 PM IST
IndiGo Airlines is set to operate over 2,000 flights on Friday, up from operating 1950 flights on Thursday (December 11), the airline has informed. ... read..


"Savarkar never got recognition he deserved": Amit Shah
Sri Vijaya Puram (Andaman and Nicobar Islands) | December 12, 2025 6:49:06 PM IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that VD Savarkar did not receive the recognition he deserved for his efforts to eradicate social evils. ... read..


EOU raids Govt Officers' 6 locations in Bihar over disproportionate assets
Danapur (Bihar) | December 12, 2025 6:48:54 PM IST
The Economic Offences Unit (EOU) in Bihar on Friday conducted simultaneous raids at six locations linked to Bhavesh Kumar Singh, Development Officer of Pataliputra Central Cooperative Bank, on suspicion of possessing disproportionate assets to his known i ... read..


Navy's first indigenous diving support craft set to be commissioned on December 16
New Delhi | December 12, 2025 6:48:52 PM IST
The Indian Navy is set to commission DSC A20, the first vessel of the indigenously designed and constructed Diving Support Craft (DSC), at Kochi on December 16 (Tuesday), under the aegis of Southern Naval Command. ... read..


Eliminating dust in capital is our govt's priority: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta stresses steps to curb air pollution
New Delhi | December 12, 2025 6:48:49 PM IST
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Friday that her government is working on multiple fronts to effectively and sustainably control pollution in the capital. She stated that eliminating dust pollution is among the government's top priorities. To achi ... read..


Kerala 2017 Actress assault case: Six convicts sentenced to 20 years rigorous imprisonment
Ernakulam (Kerala) | December 12, 2025 6:48:47 PM IST
The Ernakulam Principal Sessions Court on Friday sentenced all six convicts to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment in the 2017 actress assault case. ... read..


Punjab: Several Amritsar schools receive hoax bomb threats, investigation underway
Amritsar (Punjab) | December 12, 2025 6:18:45 PM IST
Several schools in Punjab's Amritsar received hoax bomb threats via email on Friday, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (ADCP-2), Sirivennela said. ... read..


Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann bats for strategic tie-up with UK to develop state as hub of manufacturing
Chandigarh (Punjab) | December 12, 2025 6:18:42 PM IST
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday batted for a strategic tie-up between the state and the United Kingdom (UK) for further developing the state as a hub of investment and manufacturing. ... read..


"This time BJP will not rest until it defeats Mamata Banerjee in Bengal": Chhattisgarh Dy CM Vijay Sharma
New Delhi | December 12, 2025 6:18:38 PM IST
Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma on Friday strongly criticised West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over her remarks, asserting that she must first clarify how many "Bangladeshi infiltrators" were allowed into the state under her tenu ... read..


Karnataka: CT Ravi accuses Congress of "vote chori"
Belagavi (Karnataka) | December 12, 2025 6:18:36 PM IST
The Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) leader CT Ravi on Friday targeted the Congress, alleging that the party has a long history of "vote theft" and blaming it for the developmental lag in North Karnataka. ... read..


Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma releases booklet featuring achievements of his government to mark 2nd anniversary
Jaipur (Rajasthan) | December 12, 2025 6:18:35 PM IST
The Rajasthan government led by Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma will officially complete two years in office on December 15, 2025. ... read..


Delhi LG Saxena gives nod for one-rank-higher honorary titles for retiring Delhi Police personnel
New Delhi | December 12, 2025 6:18:33 PM IST
Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Friday approved the grant of Honorary Ranks, one level above their existing posts, to Delhi Police personnel from Constable to Sub-Inspector ranks on the day of their superannuation. ... read..


Gujarat: Massive fire breaks out at a plastic manufacturing company in Valsad, dousing ops underway
Valsad (Gujarat) | December 12, 2025 6:18:31 PM IST
A massive fire broke out on Friday at a plastics raw material company in Gujarat's Valsad, with local fire authorities deploying multiple fire tenders to douse the blaze. ... read..


"Who is going to verify his claims?": TMC MP Kirti Azad on Anurag Thakur's allegations of smoking e-cigarette
New Delhi | December 12, 2025 5:49:07 PM IST
Trinamool Congress MP Kirti Azad on Friday sharply reacted to Bharatiya Janata Party MP Anurag Thakur's letter to the Lok Sabha Speaker regarding allegations of unnamed opposition leader from TMC of smoking an e-cigarette in the Lok Sabha. ... read..


Foreign Secy Vikram Misri hands over essential medicines to Sri Lanka to help with Cyclone Ditwah
New Delhi | December 12, 2025 5:48:49 PM IST
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Friday met with Sri Lanka High Commissioner Mahishini Colonne on Friday and handed over a part of the consignment of essential life-saving medicines, reiterating India's commitment to continue supporting its neighbours an ... read..


'Chandrababu terrified of facing law, misusing power to close own cases': YSRTUC State President P Gowtham Reddy
Tadepalli (Andhra Pradesh) | December 12, 2025 5:48:46 PM IST
YSRTUC (Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party Trade Union Congress) State President Punuru Gowtham Reddy strongly condemned Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, calling him a "coward who cannot face legal scrutiny" and a "leader misusing state machinery to s ... read..


Delhi: Deported gangster aide Anmol Bishnoi sent to Tihar Jail in NIA Case
New Delhi | December 12, 2025 6:18:53 PM IST
The Special NIA Judge on December 11 ordered that Anmol Bishnoi be sent to judicial custody, with the court accepting the National Investigation Agency's request to send him to Delhi's Tihar Jail. ... read..


Gujarat to play leading role in achieving vision of Viksit Bharat@2047: CM Patel at 'BharatKool Adhyay-2'
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | December 12, 2025 5:18:50 PM IST
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the 'BharatKool Adhyay-2' held by Gujarat Media Club in Gujarat University in Ahmedabad on Friday. At the function, he said Gujarat will play a leading role in achieving the 'vision of ViksitBharat@2047'. ... read..


Goa nightclub fire: India in close touch with Thai authorities to bring back Luthra brothers, says sources
New Delhi | December 12, 2025 5:18:47 PM IST
The Embassy of India in Bangkok is actively coordinating with the Thai authorities regarding the ongoing case linked to the tragic fire at Goa's Birch Hotel, involving Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra, said sources on Friday. ... read..


Cabinet approves Rs 11,718 crore budget for Census 2027, to be conducted in two phases
New Delhi | December 12, 2025 5:18:44 PM IST
The Union Cabinet on Friday approved the proposal for conducting the Census of India 2027 - which is the largest administrative and statistical exercise in the world - at a cost of Rs 11,718.24 crore. ... read..


MEA urges protection for Preah Vihear Hindu Temple amid Cambodia-Thailand conflict
New Delhi | December 12, 2025 5:18:42 PM IST
Taking note of damage to conservaton facilities at Cambodia due to the ongoing conflict with Thailand, the Ministry of External Affairs on Friday called for protecting the Hindu temple and UNESCO World Heritage site Preah Vihear, urging both sides to "exe ... read..


Andhra govt announces Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia for kin of deceased in bus accident: State Minister Ramprasad Reddy
Alluri Sitaramaraju (Andhra Pradesh) | December 12, 2025 5:18:34 PM IST
The Andhra Pradesh government has announced ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh for the families of the deceased in the Alluri Sitaramaraju bus accident, in which nine people lost their lives, State Minister M Ramprasad Reddy said on Friday. ... read..


"It will happen fast:" Rajya Sabha MP Ujjwal Nikam on deportation of Goa club owners from Thailand
New Delhi | December 12, 2025 4:49:11 PM IST
Rajya Sabha MP Ujjwal Nikam, speaking on the possible deportation of the Luthera brothers from Thailand, said that while it is premature to predict how long the process will take, he believes that in this case, the deportation of the Goa club owners "will ... read..


Former Telangana SIB chief T Prabhakar Rao surrenders in connection with phone-tapping case
Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 12, 2025 4:49:09 PM IST
Former Telangana Special Intelligence Bureau (SIB) chief T Prabhakar Rao surrendered before the Jubilee Hills police station in connection with the phone-tapping case. ... read..


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