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W.Bengal: FIR registered against Amit Malviya over alleged incendiary social media post

Baruipur (West Bengal) | December 20, 2025 7:18:35 AM IST

An FIR has been registered against BJP leader and National In-Charge of the party's IT Cell, Amit Malviya, at the Narendrapur Police Station under the Baruipur Police Station, alleging that his social media post threatened communal harmony and the soverei ... read..

"What happened was wrong...": Muslim woman doctor classmate on Nitish Kumar trying to remove her hijab

Patna (Bihar) | December 20, 2025 6:48:43 AM IST

Bilkis Parveen, a classmate of the Muslim woman doctor whose hijab was removed by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, emphasised that what happened was wrong, stating, "No one has the right to touch someone without their consent." ... read..

Air India Express suspends employee on accusation of alleged assault in Delhi Airport

New Delhi | December 20, 2025 6:18:34 AM IST

Air India Express, through their official X handle, apologised and declared the "immediate" removal of their employee from official duties who was allegedly involved in the assault of a person named "Ankit Dhawan" at Delhi airport. ... read..

"PM Modi will be 1st Prime Minister to offer homage at Swahid Smarak Kshetra ": Assam CM Himanta Biswa

Dispur (Assam) | December 20, 2025 5:18:46 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will become the first Prime Minister to offer homage at Swahid Smarak Kshetra, a site dedicated to Bir Swahids of the Assam Movement. ... read..

"Did not get satisfactory answers": Haryana LoP Bhupinder Singh Hooda on opposition walkout

Chandigarh (Haryana) | December 20, 2025 4:48:38 AM IST

Congress MLA and LoP of Haryana Bhupinder Singh Hooda criticised the BJP-run Haryana government for avoiding giving answers to questions on the state's unemployment, law and order, and governance issues and cited it as the reason for the opposition walkou ... read..

Tripura: Governor Indra Sena Reddy Nallu visits BSF villages, border outpost in Sepahijala

Agartala (Tripura) | December 20, 2025 4:48:36 AM IST

Governor Indra Sena Reddy Nallu visited various border villages and a BSF Border Outpost in the Sepahijala District on Friday. ... read..

Tripura Govt aims to make TFTI best film institute in Northeast: CM Manik Saha

Agartala (Tripura) | December 20, 2025 4:18:43 AM IST

Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday said that film is a mirror of society, and through cinema, various aspects of social life, including good, bad, past, present, and even the future, can be showcased on screen to create awareness among people. ... read..

Air India, IndiGo airlines issue travel advisories amidst fog-related disruptions

New Delhi | December 20, 2025 3:18:45 AM IST

Both Air India and IndiGo, in an attempt to mitigate fog-related disruptions, such as reduced visibility that affects flight operations, issued travel advisories for passengers during the holiday season. The advisories requested passengers' patience as se ... read..

AAP MP Sanjay Singh criticised over 'Ram ke naam...' statement

New Delhi | December 20, 2025 2:18:34 AM IST

A sharp political debate erupted over Sanjay Singh's statement in Parliament on Friday that invoked the name of the Hindu God 'Ram'. The ruling party, BJP members, strongly criticised the MP over the statement, with Union Minister Pralhad Joshi even alleg ... read..

"Astonishing": P Chidambaram raises alarm over deletions in Tamil Nadu draft electoral roll, highlights 66,44,881 individuals who lack addresses

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 20, 2025 2:18:32 AM IST

Rajya Sabha MP P Chidambaram on Friday raised concerns about the voter list in Tamil Nadu, noting that 66,44,881 individuals lack addresses. ... read..

Pollution on rise due to vehicle congestion at MCD toll plazas: AAP's Praveen Kumar

New Delhi | December 20, 2025 1:48:42 AM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Delhi MCD Sah-Prabhari Praveen Kumar alleged that long queues of vehicles at toll plazas run by the BJP-led Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) were worsening the capital's air pollution, despite clear Supreme Court directions to sh ... read..

More than 97 lakh electors removed from ECI's draft SIR roll in Tamil Nadu

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 20, 2025 1:48:41 AM IST

The Election Commission of India on Friday released the draft electoral roll for Tamil Nadu, after collecting 5,43,76,755 enumeration forms of voters across the state. The Election Commission in Tamil Nadu has deleted 97,37,831 electors from the list due ... read..

Congress's no-confidence motion against Haryana's BJP govt defeated, Opposition walks out

Chandigarh (Haryana) | December 20, 2025 1:19:05 AM IST

The Congress party's no-confidence motion against Haryana's BJP government has been defeated in the assembly. Congress MLAs walked out in protest, citing issues such as deteriorating law and order, farmers' struggles for MSP, and poor road conditions. ... read..

PM Modi to visit Bengal on December 20, inaugurate NH projects worth Rs 3,200 crore

New Delhi | December 20, 2025 1:19:01 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit West Bengal on Saturday, December 20, to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for two National Highway projects worth around Rs 3,200 crores. ... read..

Himachal High Court bids farewell to Justice Satyen Vaidya on his superannuation

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | December 20, 2025 1:19:00 AM IST

The Himachal Pradesh High Court on Friday accorded a warm farewell to Justice Satyen Vaidya on his superannuation, with a Full Court Address held on the court premises in Shimla. ... read..

Yes Bank money laundering case: ED questions Anil Ambani's son, Jai Anmol

New Delhi | December 20, 2025 1:18:56 AM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday questioned Anil Ambani's son, Jai Anmol Ambani, in connection with the Yes Bank money laundering case. He has been asked to rejoin the investigation on December 20, the Enforcement Directorate officials said. ... read..

"Does not understand issue properly": BJP MP Vivek Thakur slams Congress leader Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi | December 20, 2025 1:18:55 AM IST

BJP MP Vivek Thakur on Friday hit out at Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over his criticism of the passage of Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025 (VB-G RAM G Bill), which reframes MGNREGA, saying Congres ... read..

AAP moves court alleging result manipulation in Ashok Vihar MCD by-poll, notices issued to EC and BJP candidate

New Delhi | December 20, 2025 1:18:53 AM IST

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has approached a Delhi court alleging large-scale irregularities and manipulation in the recently held Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) by-election for Ashok Vihar Ward 65, after the party's candidate was initially shown as t ... read..

"Attack on working class": Pawan Khera slams government over Viksit Bhart G RAM G Bill

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | December 20, 2025 12:48:54 AM IST

Congress leader Pawan Khera has slammed the government over the Viksit Bharat-G RAM G bill, which was passed by Parliament on Friday, and said the legislation attacks the very essence of the MGNREGA framework, which in turn is an "attack on the working cl ... read..

Over 73 lakh voter names removed from Gujarat draft electoral roll; Gujarat CEO

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | December 19, 2025 11:49:22 PM IST

The Election Commission of India (ECI) is implementing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the Electoral Rolls in Gujarat with clearly defined objectives of ensuring maximum participation, complete inclusion of eligible electors, and full transparency ... read..

President Murmu reviews preparations for opening of second edition of Udyan Utsav at Rashtrapati Nilayam in Hyderabad

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 19, 2025 11:49:17 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu reviewed preparations for the opening of the second edition of Udyan Utsav at Rashtrapati Nilayam, Hyderabad, on Friday. ... read..

Gujarat CM addresses CREDAI National Conclave in New Delhi

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 11:49:15 PM IST

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, while addressing the National Conclave of CREDAI (Confederation of Real Estate Developers Associations of India) held in Delhi on Friday, underlined the vital role of the real estate sector in realising the vision o ... read..

Court issues notice on plea challenging result of MCD bypoll of Ashok Vihar seat

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 11:49:13 PM IST

The Rohini District court has issued a notice on an election petition challenging the result of the MCD bypoll on the Ashok Vihar ward seat. This petition has been filed by the Aam Admi Party (AAP) candidate Seema Goyal against Veena Asija. Asija was decl ... read..

P Chidambaram calls Congress committee members to go house to house and verify final voter list after SIR in Tamil Nadu

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 11:49:11 PM IST

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Friday called party's booth committee members to verify the final voter list in Tamil Nadu by visiting door to door after the Election Commission announced the deletion of 97.37 lakh voters during Special Intensive ... read..

Around 42 lakh voters likely to be removed from electoral roll post SIR in Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | December 19, 2025 11:49:04 PM IST

Around 42 lakh voters in Madhya Pradesh are likely to be removed from the electoral rolls following the completion of the first phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, an election official said on Friday. ... read..

Bombay HC grants bail to NCP leader Manikrao Kokate in 1995 cheating case

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 19, 2025 11:49:03 PM IST

The Bombay High Court on Friday granted bail to Nationalist Congress Party leader Manikrao Kokate in connection with a 1995 cheating case, directing him to furnish a bond of Rs 1 lakh. ... read..

Assamese daughters Lovlina, Hima, Uma and Simu fulfilled dreams of PM Modi, CM Himanta: State BJP

Guwahati (Assam) | December 19, 2025 11:49:01 PM IST

On the eve of the Prime Minister's visit, the outstanding achievements and glory brought to the nation through sports by Lovlina Borgohain, Hima Das, Uma Chetry and Simu Das have been widely discussed across the country. ... read..

500 HRTC buses to be phased out, replaced by 747 new vehicles; HRTC to emerge as model corporation for regular jobs: Himachal Deputy CM

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | December 19, 2025 11:48:54 PM IST

Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri on Friday said that 500 old and unfit buses of the Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) will be taken out of service within the next two months and replaced with 747 new buses, as part of a major overhaul of th ... read..

Rs 110 Crore bridge to be built over Sabarmati River at Rinza, Tarapur of Anand district

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | December 19, 2025 11:48:50 PM IST

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has approved the construction of a new bridge over the Sabarmati River at Rinza village in Tarapur Taluka, Anand district, for Rs 110 crore. ... read..

Eight bills passed during Winter Session of Parliament marked by sharp debates on electoral reforms, 150 years of Vande Mataram

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 11:48:48 PM IST

Parliament passed eight bills during the relatively short winter session, with the opposition and treasury benches engaging in sharp exchanges on some of the legislations and during debates on electoral reforms and the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram. ... read..

Maharashtra: Leopard captured after attacking two people in Mira Bhayandar

Thane (Maharashtra) | December 19, 2025 11:18:58 PM IST

A leopard that entered a residential area in Mira Bhayandar in the early hours of Friday and triggered panic among residents has been captured by forest department officials, authorities confirmed. ... read..

IMD issues rain, snow alert for Himachal's higher reaches after December 20

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | December 19, 2025 11:18:54 PM IST

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning of rain and snowfall in the higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh for a 72-hour period beginning after December 20, a senior weather official said on Thursday. ... read..

Kamal Haasan raises concern on ethanol-blended fuels withdrawal of E10 petrol, Nitin Gadkari responds

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 11:18:52 PM IST

Rajya Sabha MP and actor-politician Kamal Haasan on Friday raised concern on ethanol-blended fuels, its impact on vehicles, the withdrawal of E10 petrol, and consumer safeguards. ... read..

Growing ease of resources, facilities without physical exertion giving rise to unexpected challenges: PM Modi

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 11:18:51 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday emphasised that the lack of "physical labour" due to the convenience of resources can create unforeseen challenges for the human body, encouraging citizens to adopt a more active lifestyle. ... read..

Over 3,300 Shiv Sena aspirants seek tickets for Thane district civic polls; women show strong participation

Thane (Maharashtra) | December 19, 2025 11:18:49 PM IST

Ahead of the upcoming municipal corporation elections, the Shiv Sena has received an overwhelming response from aspirants in Thane district, with as many as 3,348 party workers submitting applications for candidature across six civic bodies. The large tur ... read..

"Number of days are decided according to business": UP minister Suresh Khanna as assembly session begins

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 19, 2025 11:18:47 PM IST

As the Uttar Pradesh assembly session began on Friday, state minister Suresh Kumar Khanna said the session's days will be decided by the business, adding that the government is ready to discuss the bill and any other issues. ... read..

"Resign and seek re-election if you truly have 66% public support": KTR challenges Telangana CM

Rajanna Siricilla (Telangana) | December 19, 2025 11:18:44 PM IST

BRS Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR) on Friday launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, daring him to prove his claims of approval of people in panchayat elections by making the ten defected BRS MLAs resign and seek a fresh mandate. ... read..

"Couldn't see anything serious...": Haryana CM responds to no-confidence motion; takes potshots at Hooda, Rahul Gandhi

Chandigarh | December 19, 2025 11:18:42 PM IST

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday said that he "couldn't see anything serious" in the no-confidence motion against his government and took potshots at Congress leaders Bhupinder Singh Hooda and Rahul Gandhi. ... read..

DGCA hosts Safety Seminar 2025, emphasises collaboration to strengthen India's aviation safety framework

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 11:18:40 PM IST

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), under the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), on Thursday organised the Safety Seminar 2025 at the Indian Aviation Academy in New Delhi, bringing together senior government officials, regulators, industry l ... read..

Swati Maliwal meets Union Environment Minister, demands strengthening of CAQM to tackle Delhi's air pollution crisis

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 11:18:35 PM IST

Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal met Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupendra Yadav on Friday, and submitted a memorandum highlighting the continuously deteriorating air quality in Delhi and its severe impact on public health. ... read..

Opposition slams Centre as "descendants of Nathuram Godse" after parliament passes VB G RAM-G bill

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 10:49:01 PM IST

While Parliament passed the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill on Thursday, the move triggered strong opposition protests. Opposition parties criticised the Centre, with some leaders branding it the "descendants of Nathu ... read..

PM Modi to inaugurate new terminal building of Guwahati airport, unveil Rs 15,600-crore development projects in Assam

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 10:48:59 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Assam on December 20-21, during which he will inaugurate the New Terminal Building of Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport in Guwahati and unveil development projects worth around Rs 15,600 crore in As ... read..

"Opposition doing politics, names are changed from time to time as per necessity": Arjun Ram Meghwal on MGNREGA renaming row

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 10:48:54 PM IST

Following the row over renaming the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) as Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025 (VB-G RAM G Bill), Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said that the oppositio ... read..

Ed moves Delhi HC against trial court order in National Herald case

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 10:48:52 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday approached the Delhi High Court challenging the Rouse Avenue Court's order declining to take cognisance of its money laundering complaint against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi in the National Her ... read..

SIT arrests two more in Sabarimala gold theft case

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | December 19, 2025 10:48:49 PM IST

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has arrested Smart Creation CEO Pankaj Bhandari and Karnataka's Bellary-based jewellery owner Govardhan in the Sabarimala gold theft case, Kerala DGP Ravada Chandrasekhar said on Friday. ... read..

IRCTC hotel and land for job case: Delhi Court rejects Rabri Devi's plea for transfer of cases

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 10:18:46 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue Court on Friday dismissed the applications of former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi seeking transfer of cases against her and family members. She has sought the transfer of Central Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement Directorate case ... read..

ED flags 'grave legal errors' in National Herald ruling, moves Delhi HC against cognisance refusal

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 10:18:44 PM IST

Terming the trial court's reasoning legally flawed and prejudicial to the prosecution, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has approached the Delhi High Court challenging the Rouse Avenue Court's order that declined to take cognisance of its money laundering ... read..

CBI Court sentences 4 years imprisonment with Rs 1 lakh fine to four accused in Bank Fraud Case

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 9:19:09 PM IST

The CBI Court in Delhi, in its judgment and order passed on December 18, sentenced four accused persons to four years' imprisonment and a fine of Rs. One Lakh each, in a bank fraud case, an official press release ... read..

We have set up goal of creating India leading in all sectors by 2047: Amit Shah

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 8:48:36 PM IST

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that the Narendra Modi-led Union government has set an ambitious target for India to emerge as the world's leading nation across all sectors by 2047, the year marking 100 years of Independence. ... read..

Indian Army to buy 850 Kamikaze drones worth Rs 2000 crore

By Ajit Dubey New Delhi | December 19, 2025 8:48:31 PM IST

As part of lessons learnt from Operation Sindoor, the Indian Army is all set to buy 850 kamikaze drones, which will be used to equip all three defence forces and the special forces. ... read..

41 CPI (Maoist) cadres surrender in Telangana, hand over 24 firearms to Police

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 19, 2025 8:19:18 PM IST

In a major setback to the banned CPI (Maoist) organisation, forty-one underground cadres, including six senior functionaries, surrendered before the Telangana Police on Friday, renouncing violence and opting to join the mainstream of society. The surrende ... read..

Indian Railways clarifies, no rule mandating printed copy of unreserved tickets

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 8:19:15 PM IST

Indian Railways on Friday clarified that it has not issued any instruction making it mandatory for passengers to carry a printed copy of unreserved train tickets, countering certain media reports that suggested a change in the existing rules. ... read..

"BJP leaders want to establish 'Kaurava Raj, not Ram Raj": Mehbooba Mufti slams Giriraj Singh for defending Bihar CM

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 19, 2025 8:19:13 PM IST

PDP chief and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Friday lashed out at Union Minister Giriraj Singh for defending Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, who pulled down the veil from a woman doctor's face while handing her a letter of appointment. ... read..

ABVP members try to get into DU Arts Faculty office; jostle with police during protest

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 8:19:11 PM IST

Akhil Bhartiya Vidhyarthi Parishad (ABVP) students jostled with Delhi police on Friday, while students tried to get inside the Examination Block of the DU North Campus Arts Faculty during their protest against the Delhi University Administration. ... read..

Working to integrate AI with traditional medicine: JP Nadda at WHO Global Summit

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 8:19:08 PM IST

Union Health and Family Welfare Minister JP Nadda on Friday addressed the WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine, and underlined how India has adopted a holistic approach to medicine, and looking to integrate traditional medicine with Artificial Intell ... read..

"Descendants of Nathuram Godse": Congress MP Aujla slams VB G RAM-G bill, questions renaming of MGNREGA

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 8:19:06 PM IST

After Parliament cleared the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, Congress MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla on Friday criticised the move, saying many states are already burdened with debt and that the Centre has raised the funding ... read..

Himachal HC quashes HIMURJA officer's transfer, says order passed on contractor's request

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | December 19, 2025 8:19:00 PM IST

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has quashed the transfer of Sr. Project Officer Ramesh Kumar Thakur of HIMURJA from Kangra at Dharamshala to Chamba, holding that the move was made on the recommendation of a private contractor with no role in the departmen ... read..

Union Home Minister emphasizes need to establish robust port security framework nationwide

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 8:18:59 PM IST

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah convened a meeting to establish a dedicated body, the Bureau of Port Security (BoPS), to secure vessels and port facilities. ... read..

ED attaches Rs 7.93-cr assets of Yuvraj Singh, Robin Uthappa, Sonu Sood among seven celebrities in 1xBet betting case

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 8:18:57 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached movable and immovable assets valued at Rs 7.93 crore belonging to cricketers Yuvraj Singh and Robin Uthhapa as well as five other celebrities comprising Urvashi Rautela, Sonu Sood, Mimi Chakraborty, Ankush Haz ... read..

Land for job case: Court to pronounce order on charge, directs Lalu, others to appear in person

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 8:18:53 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue court on Friday listed the Land for Job CBI case for order on framing of charge on January 9, 2026. The court has directed former Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi, Tejashwi Yadav, Tej Pratap Yadav, Misa Bharti, Hema Yadav an ... read..

Air pollution should be discussed in next Parliament session: Priyanka Gandhi

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 8:18:49 PM IST

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday expressed disappointment that Parliament failed to discuss air pollution in the Winter Session, which concluded earlier in the day, saying the issue deserved urgent attention and should be scheduled in the next ... read..

"Inspiring time for nation": Andhra CM Naidu meets BJP Working President Nitin Nabin in Delhi

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 7:48:53 PM IST

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday met Nitin Nabin, the newly appointed working president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), in the national capital and extended his congratulations, describing the moment as inspiring and forwar ... read..

Karnataka Legislative Council passes Hate Speech bill amid ruckus; Parmeshwara says "no political vendetta"

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | December 19, 2025 7:18:56 PM IST

Karnataka Legislative Council on Friday passed the Hate Speech and Hate Crimes Prevention Bill, 2025, amid ruckus in the upper house of the state legislature as both Congress MLAs and the Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party MLAs engaged in a heated argument ... read..

SC seeks Centre's response on plea by woman lawyer alleging detention, sexual assault by Noida police

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 7:18:54 PM IST

The Supreme Court has issued notice to the Centre, seeking response on a plea filed by a lady Advocate who alleged that she was illegally detained by police officials at Noida Sector 126 Police Station, for a period of fourteen hours on the night of Decem ... read..

PM Modi inaugurates WHO-South East Asian Regional Office Complex in Delhi

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 7:18:51 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Director General of the World Health Organisation, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, on Friday inaugurated the new WHO-South East Asian Regional Office Complex in Delhi during the second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine ... read..

Govt to launch Abadi Deh Survey; rural land management set for transformation: CM Rekha Gupta

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 7:18:49 PM IST

In a historic and far-reaching initiative to resolve long-pending issues related to the identification, ownership and documentation ambiguities of Abadi Deh land in Delhi's rural areas, the Delhi Government has taken a decisive step. A comprehensive surve ... read..

Yoga has shown path to health, balance and harmony to the world: PM Modi

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 7:18:47 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that Yoga is part of traditional medicine systems and the ancient Indian practice has shown the whole world the path to health, balance, and harmony. ... read..

Andhra CM Naidu meets Union Minister Sonowal, seeks Centre's support for Dugarajapatnam shipbuilding cluster and harbours

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 6:48:54 PM IST

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu met Union Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal in New Delhi on Friday and sought strong Central support for the development of the Dugarajapatnam shipbuilding ecosystem and key fishing ... read..

Andhra CM Naidu urges Centre to approve Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada Metro Rail projects

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 6:48:52 PM IST

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu on Friday met Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar in New Delhi and sought the Centre's approval for the Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada Metro Rail Projects. ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami inspects Agniveer Recruitment Training Centre in Dehradun, state govt offering free training to young aspirants

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | December 19, 2025 6:48:49 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday inspected the Agniveer Recruitment Training Centre being operated by the Department of Youth Welfare and Provincial Armed Constabulary and the Sports Department at the Provincial Armed Constabulary ... read..

BJP's new National Working President Nitin Nabin chairs first General Secretaries' meeting

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 6:48:47 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party's newly appointed National Working President Nitin Nabin chaired his first meeting of the party's General Secretaries on Friday at the BJP Headquarters in New Delhi. It was an introductory meeting. ... read..

Madras HC orders TN govt to notify SOPs for handling of roadshows, political rallies

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 19, 2025 6:19:02 PM IST

The Madras High Court on Friday ordered the Tamil Nadu government to notify Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for handling of huge roadshows, and rallies of political parties by January 5, 2026. ... read..

"Regrettable that nation not protesting": SP MP Zia ur Rahman Barq on 'hijab' row

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 6:18:58 PM IST

Samajwadi Party MP Zia ur Rahman Barq on Friday termed Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's action to pull down the veil from a woman doctor's face as "unfortunate". ... read..

Ahmedabad court orders Congress leaders to take down 'deepfake' video of PM Modi, Gautam Adani

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | December 19, 2025 6:18:42 PM IST

An Ahmedabad court in Gujarat has directed the Congress party and four of its senior leaders to remove an allegedly "deepfake" and defamatory video featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi and industrialist Gautam Adani from social media platforms, observin ... read..

Rijiju blames opposition ruckus for Lok Sabha not discussing air pollution, says government was ready for full-day debate

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 5:48:41 PM IST

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has said that the government wanted a discussion on air pollution, but it could not take place due to the ruckus created by Congress and other opposition parties during the passing of Viksit Bharat- G RAM G Bill ... read..

PM Modi participates in 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine, to launch several initiatives for AYUSH sector

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 5:48:40 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday participated in the closing ceremony of the second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine at Bharat Mandapam, Delhi. ... read..

PDP's Iltija Mufti lodges police complaint against Bihar CM Nitish Kumar over 'hijab' incident

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 19, 2025 5:48:38 PM IST

PDP leader Iltija Mufti on Friday lodged a police complaint against the Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for pulling down the veil from a woman doctor's face while handing her the letter of appointment. ... read..

PM Modi to launch several initiatives for AYUSH sector at WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 5:19:15 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to attend the closing ceremony of the '2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine' on Friday, where he will launch several initiatives, including the My Ayush Integrated Services Portal (MAISP), and Ayush Mark, meant ... read..

NIA court extends custody of Bilal Nasir Malla, sends Shoyeb in judicial custody

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 5:18:56 PM IST

Special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court at Patiala House court on Friday further extended the custody of Dr. Bilal Nasir Malla for seven days in connection with the Delhi Blast Case ... read..

"They are selling poison": SP MLAs protest over cough syrup case in UP

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 19, 2025 4:19:09 PM IST

Samajwadi Party MLA Mukesh Verma protested over the codeine cough syrup issue in Uttar Pradesh on Friday. ... read..

Maharashtra: 3 workers killed, 6 injured after water tank collapses at Solar plant factory in Butibori

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | December 19, 2025 4:19:05 PM IST

Three workers died while six other persons sustained injuries after a water tank collapsed at a solar panel manufacturing plant in Nagpur's Butibori MIDC, officials informed on Friday. ... read..

Review: Cooking the future with upliance 2.0 - A worthy kitchen upgrade?

By Himank Tripathi Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 19, 2025 3:48:57 PM IST

I like cooking; it works like meditation for me. The process of preparing and gathering ingredients, imagining new possibilities, and eventually enjoying the meal brings me genuine happiness. I always keep an eye on new market trends, so when I heard abou ... read..

"Akhilesh Yadav shouldn't give lectures": UP Dy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya on Vande Mataram Discussion

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 19, 2025 3:19:01 PM IST

UP Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya replied to the argument by Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav on Vande Mataram to be discussed in the Vidhan Sabha on Friday. ... read..

Jairam Ramesh calls winter session 'pollution session', slams govt lack of debate on pollution

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 3:18:56 PM IST

Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Centre over air pollution, alleging that the recently concluded winter sitting of Parliament effectively turned into a "pollution session" due to the government's unwillingn ... read..

Jairam Ramesh slams government's hasty passage of VB-G RAM G Bill reframing MGNREGA

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 3:18:55 PM IST

Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Friday slammed the government's hasty passage of the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025 (VB-G RAM G Bill), which reframes MGNREGA, amid uproar in both Houses of Parliamen ... read..

Rahul Gandhi holds lunch meeting with former German Chancellor Olaf Scholz

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 3:18:53 PM IST

Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday had a lunch discussion with former Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz during his 5-day visit to Germany. ... read..

Punjab to expand Hunar Shiksha Schools Pilot project: Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains

Amritsar (Punjab) | December 19, 2025 3:18:51 PM IST

Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains on Friday said that the Hunar Shiksha Schools initiative, currently being run as a pilot project in 40 schools across the state, will be expanded further in the coming period. ... read..

UP Vidhan Sabha discussions to continue on December 22

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 19, 2025 3:18:46 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana stated that the house will adjourn after paying condolences for one of the sitting members, Shubhkar Singh, on Friday. The house is set to continue on Monday at 11 am. ... read..

"79 departures and 73 arrivals cancelled today": Delhi Airport, IndiGo & AAI issue advisory amid cold wave

General News | December 19, 2025 3:18:45 PM IST

In the wake of travel advisories issued due to cold weather and smog, Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport on Friday reported that flight operations were affected by dense fog, adding that visibility is now improving. The passenger advisory noted t ... read..

Kerala: SHO suspended over 2024 police station assault case of pregnant woman, after shocking visuals surface

Kochi (Kerala) | December 19, 2025 3:18:40 PM IST

Kerala's Southern Range Inspector General Shyam Sunder has ordered the immediate suspension of Circle Inspector KG Prathapachandran after CCTV footage showed the assault of a pregnant woman inside a police station in 2024 when Prathapachandran was the Sta ... read..

Singapore Police suspects no foul play in Zubeen Garg's death, Investigation underway

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 3:18:36 PM IST

The Singapore Police Force (SPF) on Friday stated that the case of Zubeen Garg's death is still under investigation, and so far, they suspect no foul play. ... read..

Revenue reforms in Gujarat ensure swift and transparent services for citizens

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | December 19, 2025 3:18:35 PM IST

Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, the state government has undertaken essential revenue reforms to ensure effective service delivery and set a benchmark for good governance through transparent, simple, and technology-driven administr ... read..

PM Modi's posts feature in 8 of India's 10 most-liked tweets over past 30 Days

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 2:49:27 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi's posts have dominated X (formerly Twitter), with eight out of the ten most-liked tweets in India over the past 30 days coming from his account. ... read..

"Democray a process of engagement, accountability," Rahul Gandhi in Berlin

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 2:49:23 PM IST

Indian Overseas Congress (IOC) on X on Friday shared highlights from Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's address at the Hertie School in Berlin, where he spoke on leadership, democracy, and global responsibility. ... read..

BJP Tamil Nadu Chief Nainar Nagenthran demands Rs 1 cr compensation for Poornachandran's family amid protests

Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | December 19, 2025 2:49:15 PM IST

BJP Tamil Nadu Unit Chief Nainar Nagenthran arrived at Madurai Government Rajaji Hospital, where the body of Poornachandran, a 40-year-old man who set himself ablaze over the Karthigai Deepam row, was being kept, to meet the grieving family. ... read..

President Droupadi Murmu inaugurates National conference of Public Service Commission Chairpersons in Hyderabad

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 19, 2025 2:49:14 PM IST

The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, inaugurated the National Conference for the Chairpersons of Public Service Commissions, organised by the Telangana Public Service Commission, in Hyderabad on Friday. ... read..

Dunki route case: Property docs of candidates kept as surety for payment for sending USA through Mexico: ED

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 2:49:10 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate's probe into the notorious 'donkey' or 'dunki' route case has unearthed crucial evidence, revealing that a key Haryana-based player allegedly took property documents from candidates as collateral for payments to facilitate ille ... read..

Amit Shah convenes meeting for constitution of dedicated body for security of vessels, port facilities

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 2:49:09 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has convened a meeting for the constitution of a dedicated body, the Bureau of Port Security (BoPS), for the security of vessels and port facilities. ... read..

ED arrests former deputy secretary to ex-Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel in Chhattisgarh liquor scam

New Delhi | December 19, 2025 2:49:02 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Saumya Chaurasia, former deputy secretary to ex-Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel, in connection with the alleged Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Ac ... read..

India, Malaysia joint Exercise Harimau Shakti 2025 concludes at Rajasthan's Mahajan Field Firing Range

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

The closing ceremony of the fifth edition of the joint military exercise Harimau Shakti between the Indian Army and the Malaysian Army was held on Friday at the Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan. ... read..

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