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BJP working president Nitin Nabin to visit Bihar on December 23; first time since taking charge
New Delhi | December 23, 2025 1:48:57 AM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) National working President Nitin Nabin is set to visit Bihar on December 23, where he will participate in various party programs and interact with workers and elected representatives. ... read..


"There is a lot of enthusiasm among people": Bihar BJP President Sanjay Saraogi ahead of Nitin Nabin's visit
Patna (Bihar) | December 23, 2025 1:48:53 AM IST
Ahead of the BJP National Working President Nitin Nabin's visit to Bihar, state BJP President Sanjay Saraogi on Monday expressed warm greetings and said Nabin's visit to the state marks a "golden day" in the history of Bihar's BJP, adding that "there is a ... read..


Assam CM Sarma hands over appointment letters to 3,420 candidates in health sector
Guwahati (Assam) | December 23, 2025 1:48:49 AM IST
Strengthening Assam's healthcare workforce, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma handed over appointment letters to 3,420 candidates for technical and non-technical posts in the health sector at a function held in Guwahati on Monday. ... read..


State govt working for last mile delivery of welfare schemes: Tripura CM Manik Saha
Agartala (Tripura) | December 23, 2025 1:48:47 AM IST
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Monday said that the present state government is working for the people at the last mile of society by implementing various government schemes and striving to build a new Tripura. ... read..


Union Minister JP Nadda to lay foundation stone of 2 medical colleges in Madhya Pradesh on Dec 23
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | December 23, 2025 1:48:45 AM IST
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday said that Union Minister JP Nadda would lay the foundation stone of two medical colleges in Dhar and Betul districts on Tuesday (December 23). ... read..


Thick smog engulfs Delhi as air quality turns 'very poor', AQI stands at 390
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 11:49:14 PM IST
The national capital was enveloped in a thick layer of toxic smog on Monday evening, significantly impairing visibility and affecting residents as the Air Quality Index (AQI) reading soared at 390 at around 11 pm, falling into the 'severe' category, accor ... read..


"CT scan shows displaced fracture of left nasal bone": Ankit Dewan on alleged assault at Delhi airport
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 11:49:13 PM IST
Ankit Dewan, who has alleged assault by an Air India Express pilot at Delhi Airport, said on Monday that his recent CT scan showed a "displaced fracture of left nasal bone," and hoped that he would get justice on the matter ... read..


AIIMS Bhopal's Dr Babu Lal receives Young Scientist Award 2025 for innovative organ donation research
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | December 22, 2025 11:49:09 PM IST
An assistant professor in the Department of Trauma and Emergency Medicine at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Bhopal, Dr Babu Lal, has been conferred the prestigious Young Scientist Award 2025 in the Health Sciences category for his pioneer ... read..


Fire breaks out at furniture warehouse in Surat
Surat (Gujarat) | December 22, 2025 11:49:08 PM IST
A massive fire broke out at a furniture warehouse in Gujarat's Surat late Monday evening. ... read..


Day this country becomes Hindu rashtra, Constitution will be over: AIIA President Maulana Sajid Rashidi on Mohan Bhagwat's statement
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 11:49:06 PM IST
Reacting to the statement of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat that India is a "Hindu nation", All India Imam Association (AIIA) President Maulana Sajid Rashidi said that the day India becomes a Hindu rashtra, that day the Constitution ... read..


Goa: Congress celebrates gains in Zilla Panchayat elections; expresses gratitude to voters
Panaji (Goa) | December 22, 2025 11:49:04 PM IST
All India Congress Committee (AICC) Incharge for Goa, Manikrao Thakare, on Monday, expressed joy after his party registered significant electoral gains in the Zilla Panchayat elections here. ... read..


We will reduce Mamata Banerjee's party to zero in Murshidabad: West Bengal MLA Humayun Kabir
Murshidabad (West Bengal) | December 22, 2025 11:49:03 PM IST
Former TMC MLA Humayun Kabir on Monday challenged West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee after launching a new political party named Janata Unnayan Party, and in a show of strength, asserted that the Trinamool Congress Party would be reduced to zero i ... read..


"Confident that in coming times both Hindus, Muslims will raise Vande Mataram slogan": UP Deputy CM Maurya
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 22, 2025 11:48:59 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Monday said that chanting Vande Mataram is like chanting 'Bharat Mata ki Jay' while affirming that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, the country is moving forward and expressed con ... read..


Congress slams Modi govt over rail fare hike, calls for railways minister's resignation
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 11:48:55 PM IST
Congress on Monday criticised the Union government over the increase in rail fares without any official announcement. ... read..


Centre committed to keeping Aravalli safe, says Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav; Congress alleges reclassification will "destroy entire ecosystem"
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 11:18:35 PM IST
Following protests in some parts of India due to the Centre's reclassification of the Aravalli hill range, Union Minister for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav on Monday looked to allay fears on any environmental damage to the nearly ... read..


Ambuja Cements Limited Board approves amalgamation of ACC Limited and Orient Cement Limited
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | December 22, 2025 10:48:58 PM IST
In a significant development for India's cement sector, Ambuja Cements Limited, part of the Adani Group, has received approval for two separate Schemes of Amalgamation from its Board of Directors to merge ACC Limited and Orient Cement Limited, establishin ... read..


New guidelines for e-rickshaws; DTC bus routes to be rationalised: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 10:48:54 PM IST
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday reiterated that the government will follow a zero-tolerance policy against all sources contributing to pollution and take a series of decisive steps to curb rising pollution levels in the national capital and ens ... read..


MP cabinet approves continuation of 'Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0' for next 5 years
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | December 22, 2025 10:48:53 PM IST
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav chaired a cabinet meeting at secretariat in Bhopal on Monday and the council of ministers gave nod to various key schemes and projects. ... read..


J-K: Tourists flock to Gulmarg as heavy snowfall blankets the region
Gulmarg (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 22, 2025 10:18:57 PM IST
Tourists enjoyed fresh snowfall in Gulmarg on Monday as the popular place was covered in a thick blanket of snow, turning the region into a picturesque winter destination and drawing visitors to the scenic beauty. ... read..


Kolkata: Congress holds protest outside Bangladesh High Commission over atrocities against minorities
Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 22, 2025 10:18:56 PM IST
Congress workers staged a protest against the atrocities on minorities in Bangladesh, in front of the Bangladesh High Commission in Kolkata on Monday. ... read..


Delhi to roll out DARPAN 2.0: A real-time digital dashboard for transparent, performance-driven governance
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 10:18:54 PM IST
In a major stride toward transparent and efficient governance, the Government of NCT of Delhi plans to soon roll out DARPAN 2.0 - an advanced, unified performance-monitoring dashboard developed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC) under the Ministry o ... read..


Central Railway to run 76 special trains for Christmas, New Year
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 22, 2025 10:18:51 PM IST
Central Railway on Monday announced the operation of 76 special trains to cater to passenger demand during the upcoming Christmas and New Year festivities, an official said. ... read..


Sonowal calls for integration of modern education and spiritual values at Krishna Guru Spiritual University Convocation
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 10:18:47 PM IST
The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal, urged students to pursue spiritual education alongside quality modern learning, saying such a balanced approach is essential for building a developed, self-reliant and valu ... read..


Congress remained silent over Jinnah's objection to Vande Mataram: UP CM Yogi Adityanath
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 22, 2025 9:48:57 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said Vande Mataram is not merely a song but the soul of India's freedom struggle, adding that the national song of the country became the first and biggest victim of Congress' appeasement politics. ... read..


CPM trying to shift blame on BJP and RSS in Palakkad mob lynching case: V Muraleedharan
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | December 22, 2025 9:18:33 PM IST
BJP leader V Muraleedharan on Monday accused the ruling Communist Party of India (Marxist) in Kerala of attempting to deflect responsibility for the Palakkad mob lynching incident by blaming the BJP and the RSS, after the conclusion of state local body el ... read..


"Goa stands with good governance, progressive politics": PM Modi congratulates NDA workers for winning zilla panchayat polls
Panaji (Goa) | December 22, 2025 8:49:10 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) workers for securing huge wins in the zilla panchayat polls and beating their previous record of 20 seats in the 2022 assembly polls. ... read..


Preventive measures better than reactive ones: Environmentalist Bhavreen Kandhari on pollution crisis
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 8:49:03 PM IST
Following Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa's statement that strict enforcement measures under GRAP-IV have yielded positive results and reduced pollution, Environmentalist Bhavreen Kandhari said that preventive measures are better than the reactive me ... read..


"BJP trying to loot wealth of Rajasthan": Congress to protest against reclassifying Aravalli hills
Jaipur (Rajasthan) | December 22, 2025 8:49:00 PM IST
Congress MLA and Leader of Opposition in the Rajasthan Assembly Tikaram Jully on Monday claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Central government is "trying to loot the wealth of the state," by reclassifying the definition of the Aravalli hills ... read..


AgustaWestland case: Court reserves order on Christian Michel James's plea for modification of bail conditions
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 8:19:01 PM IST
The Rouse Avenue court on Monday reserved an order on the application moved by the accused Christian Michel James. He has sought a direction to modify the bail conditions in the AgustaWestland chopper CBI case. ... read..


BJP wants to remove names of 1.5 crore voters in West Bengal: Mamata Banerjee
Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 22, 2025 8:18:56 PM IST
Stepping up her attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) with assembly polls in West Bengal months away, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday alleged the opposition party in the state wants to remove the names of 1.5 crore voters. ... read..


"Congress has settled illegal infiltrators in northeastern": Union Minister Kiren Rijiju
Jaipur (Rajasthan) | December 22, 2025 8:18:54 PM IST
Union Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Monday slammed the Congress party over illegal infiltrators in the northeastern regions and said that the opposition parties have settled these infiltrators, adding that the BJP government is identifying ... read..


Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi reaffirms commitment to NDA following critical remarks
Gaya (Bihar) | December 22, 2025 9:18:35 PM IST
Reaffirming his commitment to the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi has said that he would not abandon Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while stressing that the government must continue to address his concerns. ... read..


NDA setting new records of success; development work behind victories: BJP MP Sanjay Jaiswal
Betia (Bihjar) | December 22, 2025 8:18:46 PM IST
Reacting to the results of the Maharashtra local body elections, BJP MP Sanjay Jaiswal on Monday said that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is continuously creating new records of electoral success due to its development-oriented governance over the ... read..


Bihar govt formed through dishonest means; BJP-JDU planning to rig upcoming polls: Congress leader Rajesh Ram
Patna (Bihar) | December 22, 2025 8:18:44 PM IST
Reacting to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary's meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bihar Pradesh Congress Committee president Rajesh Ram on Monday alleged that the ruling alliance in the state came to pow ... read..


CBI official moots multi-pronged strategy involving locals for prevention of wildlife crime in Assam
Guwahati (Assam) | December 22, 2025 8:18:42 PM IST
Deterring burgeoning wildlife crimes that are posing a grave threat to the precious wildlife in the country, as well as many other parts of the globe, has thrown up multi-dimensional challenges to wildlife crime prevention agencies as well as overall cons ... read..


Court sends five convicts of 2016 NH16 gangrape case to life imprisonment
Bulandshahr (Uttar Pradesh) | December 22, 2025 8:18:40 PM IST
The district court on Monday sentenced lifetime imprisonment to all five convicts of the 2016 Bulandshahr NH19 gangrape case. ... read..


Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika attends multiple foundation stone-laying ceremonies in Cachar district
Silchar (Assam) | December 22, 2025 8:18:39 PM IST
Minister of Water Resources and other departments, Government of Assam, Pijush Hazarika, today attended a series of foundation stone-laying ceremonies in Cachar district, marking significant progress in flood and erosion control, water security, and polic ... read..


Samajwadis have trouble reciting 'Vande Mataram', indulge in appeasement politics": UP Dy CM Brajesh Pathak
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 22, 2025 7:49:12 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Monday hit out at the Samajwadi Party amid a debate in the State Assembly marking 150 years of 'Vande Mataram', accusing the opposition of "indulging in appeasement politics" and questioned why they ha ... read..


Justice Kotiswar Singh leads Fight 4 Justice Awards honouring India's unsung defenders of Constitution
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 7:49:05 PM IST
The 3rd Fight 4 Justice Awards, held in Delhi, paid tribute to individuals and institutions whose sustained legal struggles have strengthened constitutional values and expanded access to justice across India. ... read..


SP ruckus during Vande Mataram debate exposes its face: Jagdambika Pal
Siddharthnagar (Uttar Pradesh) | December 22, 2025 7:49:03 PM IST
BJP MP Jagdambika Pal on Monday weighed in on the heated debate over Vande Mataram in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly, alleging that the Samajwadi Party's conduct during the discussion exposed its true face. His remarks came after the special debat ... read..


No one bigger than party, leadership decision rests with Rahul Gandhi: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
Mysuru (Karnataka) | December 22, 2025 7:49:02 PM IST
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday sought to put to rest speculation over a possible leadership change in the state Congress unit, asserting that the decision rests with senior party leadership and reiterating that "no one is bigger than the ... read..


Constitutional rights of poor people being snatched away: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on VB-G RAM G law
Murshidabad (West Bengal) | December 22, 2025 7:19:14 PM IST
Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Monday slammed the Centre for passing the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) law, saying that the constitutional rights of employment of poor people are being snatched away. ... read..


SC slams Uttarakhand govt for sitting as "silent spectator" to forest land grabbing
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 7:19:09 PM IST
The Supreme Court on Monday slammed the Uttarakhand government authorities for sitting as "silent spectators" while large-scale encroachment and illegal grabbing of forest land by private entities took place infront of their eyes. ... read..


'They have nothing to do with Vande Mataram': Dy CM Brajesh Pathak slams Samajwadi Party's appeasement politics
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 22, 2025 7:19:07 PM IST
Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Monday participated in the special discussion marking 150 years of Vande Mataram in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly. Participating in the debate, Pathak strongly criticised the Samajwadi Party, accusing it of ... read..


AugustaWestland Case: Christian Michel raises concern over delay in trial, says 7 years in jail without charges
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 7:19:03 PM IST
Accused in the AugustaWestland VVIP chopper case, Christian Michel James on Monday expressed serious concerns over the prolonged delay in legal proceedings, stating that he has spent seven years in jail without trial or charges. ... read..


Union health ministry holds two-day Chintan Shivir to strengthen influenza preparedness through intersectoral convergence
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 7:19:00 PM IST
The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) India, is organising a two-day Chintan Shivir on "Strengthening Interministerial and Intersectoral Con ... read..


"We have wiped out the Maha Vikas Aghadi": Maharashtra CM Fadnavis as Mahayuti sweeps local polls
Nagpur (Maharashtra) | December 22, 2025 7:18:58 PM IST
Following Mahayuti's decisive performance in the Maharashtra local body elections, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis emphasised that the alliance has completely "wiped out" Maha Vikas Aghadi from the state. ... read..


"Yunus challenging India's sovereignty": VHP to hold nationwide protest against persecution of Hindu minorities in Bangladesh
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 22, 2025 7:18:56 PM IST
The International Working President of the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP), Alok Kumar, on Monday condemned the violence against minorities in Bangladesh, and said that Muhammad Yunus, Chief Advisor of the interim government, is challenging India's sovereignt ... read..


Himachal: Congress protests against Centre's move to rename MGNREGA, alleges dilution of scheme
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | December 22, 2025 6:49:10 PM IST
The Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee on Monday staged a protest and dharna against the Central government, alleging that the move to change the name of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) and alter its framework would w ... read..


IOL, SAFRAN sign collaboration agreement to manufacture two high-precision, combat-proven systems in India
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 6:49:07 PM IST
In a major milestone in the Make-in-India program envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India Optel Limited (IOL), a Mini Navratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking, has signed a collaboration agreement with Safran Electronics and Defense for the Tr ... read..


"Never imagined BJP would strangle scheme named after Mahatma Gandhi": DK Shivakumar slams VB-G RAM-G law
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | December 22, 2025 6:49:02 PM IST
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Monday strongly criticised the Centre's VB-G RAM-G law, alleging that it was introduced to weaken and eventually dismantle the MGNREGA scheme. ... read..


Gujarat: CM Patel to hand over appointment letters to over 11,600 newly recruited state police personnel
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | December 22, 2025 6:48:58 PM IST
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will on Monday hand over appointment letters to 11,607 newly recruited police personnel at a grand ceremony to be held at Ramkatha Ground in Sector-11, Gandhinagar. ... read..


Amit Shah to inaugurate Batadrava cultural project on December 29, Assam CM reviews final works
Nagaon (Assam) | December 22, 2025 6:48:57 PM IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday visited the Batadrava Cultural Project site in Nagaon district and reviewed the final phase of construction work of the project and inspected the venue for the public meeting to be held in connection with ... read..


Aravalli hills definition only subject to mining; only 0.19 per cent area open to mining: Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 6:48:53 PM IST
Asserting that the new and controversial definition of the Aravalli hills is applicable only for mining purposes, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Monday said that just 277.89 sq km, about 0.19 per cent, of the total Aravalli landscape is ope ... read..


GRSE delivers anti-submarine warfare SWC 'Anjadip' to Navy
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 22, 2025 5:49:19 PM IST
The Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd delivered its fifth warship of the year to the Navy on Monday. ... read..


"Not demolition, it is overdue repair": BJP leader Amit Malviya counters Sonia Gandhi's recent criticism on VB-G RAM-G law
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 5:49:12 PM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national IT cell in-charge Amit Malviya on Monday rejected Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi's criticism of the VB-G RAM-G law, asserting that the legislation is not a "demolition" but an "overdue repair" o ... read..


SC declines urgent hearing of plea against 'chadar' offering by PM at Ajmer Sharif
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 5:49:10 PM IST
The Supreme Court on Monday declined urgent hearing of a plea against the practice of state-sponsored ceremonial honours or offering a 'Chadar' by the Prime Minister at the Dargah of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, the 13th-century Sufi saint, in Ajmer. ... read..


Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary meet PM Modi in New Delhi
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 5:18:43 PM IST
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi on Monday. ... read..


Committee formed under leadership of GBA Commissioner, Bengaluru related to holding matches in KSCA: G Parameshwara
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | December 22, 2025 5:18:41 PM IST
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Monday said that a committee has been formed to examine the issue of holding an Indian Premier League (IPL) match at Chinnaswamy Stadium. ... read..


Delhi HC grants ad interim injunction protecting R Madhavan's personality rights; Orders takedown of obscene content, unauthorised merchandise
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 5:18:39 PM IST
The Delhi High Court on Monday passed an ad interim injunction protecting the personality rights of actor R Madhavan, restraining the misuse of his name, image, likeness and other personality traits, while hearing his civil suit against the circulation of ... read..


ED attaches Rs 110 crore assets in Prayag Group of Companies case
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 5:18:35 PM IST
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached immovable properties having a total value of Rs 110 crore in a case of money laundering against Prayag Group of Companies and its directors. ... read..


Goa club fire: Court extends police remand of Luthra brothers till December 26
North Goa (Goa) | December 22, 2025 4:49:02 PM IST
A Mapusa court on Monday extended the police remand of the Luthra brothers--Saurabh and Gaurav-- till December 26. ... read..


Gujarat CM to chair state SWAGAT online public grievance redressal programme on Dec 24
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | December 22, 2025 4:18:58 PM IST
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will chair the State SWAGAT online public grievance redressal programme for December 24, ahead of schedule due to the Christmas holiday. ... read..


"Modi Govt leaving no opportunity to loot common public": Mallikarjun Kharge slams Centre over rail fare hike
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 4:18:46 PM IST
Criticising the Centre's recent decision to increase railway fares, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday accused the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government of burdening the common public, adding that Railways is currently facing a "sad sag ... read..


Koppala: Minor hospitalised after falling from height while chasing bird
Koppala (Karnataka) | December 22, 2025 3:49:06 PM IST
A six-year-old boy in Koppala's Hamalara Colony narrowly escaped a fatal tragedy after falling from the first floor of his residence while playing. The child, identified as Mohammed Harris, reportedly lost his balance while distracted by a pigeon, leading ... read..


"Desh ke andar do namune hai," Yogi Adityanath targets Rahul, Akhilesh; SP Chief hits back
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 22, 2025 3:48:59 PM IST
A war of words has broken out between UP CM Yogi Adityanath and SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav. On Monday the UP CM targeted Akhilesh and his ally LoP Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi while speaking on the codeine syprup case. The UP CM dubbed the leaders as "Do namune" ... read..


Large flocks of rare migratory birds spotted in Thoothukudi
Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu) | December 22, 2025 3:19:13 PM IST
Large flocks of rare migratory bird species have been spotted across multiple regions of the Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu. The birds, including the Oriental Darter, Little Cormorant, Spoonbill, and Medium Egret, have made their presence known in the ... read..


Akhilesh Yadav claims MGNREGA cards were deleted in various states, calls BJP "anti-poor"
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 22, 2025 3:19:07 PM IST
Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Akhilesh Yadav on Monday slammed the BJP government, alleging that under its rule, "hatred, inflation, unemployment, and corruption are increasing uncontrollably, while everything else is decreasing." ... read..


Hansi becomes Haryana's 23rd district
Chandigarh (Haryana) | December 22, 2025 3:19:05 PM IST
The Haryana government has issued a notification making Hansi a separate district, effective from today, Monday. With this, the state now has a total of 23 districts. ... read..


Haryana Legislative Assembly: Speaker passes Privilege Motion by BJP MLA; Congress stages walkout
Chandigarh (Haryana) | December 22, 2025 3:18:55 PM IST
On the last day of the Haryana Legislative Assembly's winter session, on Monday, BJP MLA from Kalka, Shakti Rani Sharma, tabled a Privilege Motion, which, though approved, witnessed a walkout from the Congress Party. ... read..


Uttarakhand: CM Dhami reaches Almora for 'Janata Ke Dwar'
Almora (Uttarakhand) | December 22, 2025 3:18:52 PM IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami reached Almora for the "Janata Ke Dwar" initiative, where a large number of people welcomed him. ... read..


Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel to chair State SWAGAT Online Public Grievance Redressal Programme on December 24
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | December 22, 2025 3:18:50 PM IST
The State SWAGAT online public grievance redressal programme, organised every month in the presence of Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel, will be held for December 2025 on Wednesday, December 24. ... read..


"Oppression is oppression": Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan condemns mob-lynching of Dipu in Bangladesh
Patna (Bihar) | December 22, 2025 3:18:48 PM IST
The Bihar Governor has condemned the the mob lynching of a Hindu youth, Dipu Chandra Das, in Bangladesh amid widespread violent protests all over the country. Arif Mohammad Khan, on Monday, condemned all forms of oppression, calling for an "end to it." ... read..


Delhi HC issues notice to Sonia, Rahul Gandhi on ED's appeal in National Herald case
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 2:49:13 PM IST
After hearing detailed submissions by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), the Delhi High Court on Monday issued notice to all respondents, including Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, on the ED's appeal challenging the trial court order that declined to take co ... read..


Indian Army signs MoU with NSUT to develop software and AI-based solutions for the army
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 2:49:01 PM IST
The Indian Army signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Netaji Subhas University of Technology (NSUT) to collaborate in the development of software and AI-based solutions for the army on Monday. ... read..


SC protects NCP MLA Manikrao Kokate from disqualification post conviction in cheating case
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 2:49:00 PM IST
The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the conviction of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) (Ajit Pawar Faction) MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) Manikrao Kokate in a cheating and fraud case. ... read..


MP Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya enables first-ever air journey for 40 economically weaker people with Indore-Rewa flight
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | December 22, 2025 2:48:58 PM IST
Madhya Pradesh government minister Kailash Vijayvargiya on Monday described the launch of the new flight service between Indore and Rewa as both a developmental milestone and an emotional moment, as he facilitated the first-ever air journey for 40 economi ... read..


"Even under GRAP-IV, brick plant is operating in Kondli," claims AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 2:48:57 PM IST
Aam Aadmi Party's Delhi State President Saurabh Bharadwaj shared a video alleging that despite the BJP government's claims of strict enforcement under GRAP-IV, a brick plant was operating inside the Delhi government-run Kondli STP (Sewage Treatment Plant) ... read..


Jammu Police intensifies security as Christmas and New Year celebrations approach
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 22, 2025 2:19:19 PM IST
As the festive season is approching, Jammu and Kashmir Police have intensified security measures throughout Jammu city to ensure public safety during Christmas and New Year celebrations. Law enforcement agencies have launched coordinated search operations ... read..


Govt begins work on airport at southernmost tip of India on Great Nicobar Island
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 2:19:15 PM IST
The government has started work on an airport at the southernmost tip of India on Great Nicobar Island, a move expected to significantly enhance India's defence capabilities and boost tourism in the region, according to exclusive documents accessed by ANI ... read..


Four arrested after 17-year-old robbed at knife point for Rs 350 in Delhi
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 2:19:07 PM IST
A 17-year-old was robbed of Rs 350 at knife point in the evening of December 15 and hospitalised with a stab injury. After the crime was reported, the Welcome Police apprehended 4 CCLs (Children in Conflict with Law) and filed an FIR under relevant sectio ... read..


DRDO, RRU sign MoU to strengthen defence and security collaboration
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 2:18:59 PM IST
Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster collaboration in the areas of research, education, training and technology support for defence & int ... read..


I consider myself fortunate to revisit Ajmer Sharif: Kiren Rijiju
Ajmer (Rajasthan) | December 22, 2025 2:18:56 PM IST
Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday visited the Ajmer Sharif Dargah to offer a Chadar and seek prayers for peace and compassion across the world. The visit is significant as it comes during the Dargah's Urs celebration which draws lakhs ... read..


Suspended TMC leader Humayun Kabir launches Janata Unnayan Party
Murshidabad (West Bengal) | December 22, 2025 2:18:52 PM IST
Former TMC MLA Humayun Kabir launched a new political party named Janata Unnayan Party on Monday. ... read..


"BJP makes provocative speeches:" Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah backs hate crimes prevention bill
Mysuru (Karnataka) | December 22, 2025 1:49:22 PM IST
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramiah, following the passage of the Hate Speech and Hate Crimes Prevention Bill, 2025, in both Houses of the state legislature, accused the BJP of making provocative speeches and claimed the reason behind the party's opposit ... read..


"Five arrested, four are Sangh Parivar activists": Kerala Minister MB Rajesh on migrant worker mob lynching
Palakkad (Kerala) | December 22, 2025 1:49:17 PM IST
Kerala Minister MB Rajesh, on Monday, condemned the mob lynching of a migrant worker from Chhattisgarh and informed that five people have been arrested, four of them are Sangh Parivar activists. ... read..


Delhi Police Cyber Cell busts major racket of spurious drugs, fake cosmetics
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 1:49:13 PM IST
The Cyber Cell of the Crime Branch, Delhi Police, has busted another major module involved in the illegal printing of wrappers/packaging for spurious medicines and fake cosmetic products. ... read..


UP SIT uncovers cross-border syndicate linked to Cough syrup smuggling; key players and criminal ties revealed
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 22, 2025 1:49:05 PM IST
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the UP Police probing the codeine cough syrup smuggling case has submitted its report to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, with the findings pointing to a cross-border syndicate involving diversion of ph ... read..


High command's decision final, party bigger than any individual: Siddaramaiah
General News | December 22, 2025 1:49:01 PM IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [ndia]: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah reiterated that the Congress party high command remains the ultimate authority on leadership matters, stressing that individual ambitions are secondary to the organisation. ... read..


Technical snag forces Air India Flight AI887 Back to Delhi, ensuring passengers safety
Delhi | December 22, 2025 1:19:18 PM IST
An Air India flight bound for Mumbai was forced to return to Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport shortly after departure on Sunday. Pilots of flight AI887 opted to turn back as a precaution after detecting a technical glitch mid-air. ... read..


"Govt has run bulldozer over both MGNREGA and democracy": Rahul Gandhi on VB G RAM G Act
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 1:19:17 PM IST
Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, accused the ruling BJP government of not holding a discussion in Parliament on the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025 (VB-G RAM-G Bill). ... read..


Rouse Avenue Court reserves judgement in a case against former 1984 anti-sikh riot accused MP Sajjan Kumar
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 1:19:14 PM IST
The Rouse Avenue Court on Monday reserved a judgment in a 1984 Sikh riots case against former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar. This case is linked to FIRs registered with the Janakpuri and Vikas Puri Police Stations. ... read..


UP CM Yogi Adityanath says "no deaths" due to codeine syrup, warns of strict action under NDPS Act
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 22, 2025 1:19:06 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday told the state Assembly that no deaths have occurred in the state due to codeine-based cough syrup and asserted that the case is being pursued strictly under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substa ... read..


"Committed to safeguarding social harmony and religious amity": TMK President Vijay
Mamallapuram (Tamil Nadu) | December 22, 2025 1:18:59 PM IST
TVK President Vijay attended the Christmas celebrations on Monday in Tamil Nadu, which were organised at Four Points by Sheraton Mahabalipuram Resort & Convention Centre. TVK leader Sengottaiyan was also present at the party-organised event. ... read..


"PM Modi should talk about solutions, not just empty slogans": Congress MP Sukhdeo Bhagat
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 1:18:53 PM IST
Congress MP Sukhdeo Bhagat, on Monday, questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silence on many topics, saying that "If there is a double-engine government, PM Modi should talk about solutions, not just empty slogans..." ... read..


"Not keeping BJP in mind": K'aka minister Parameshwara on hate crimes prevention bill
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | December 22, 2025 12:48:57 PM IST
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara, reacting to the BJP's opposition to the Hate Speech and Hate Crimes Prevention Bill, 2025, alleged that the BJP is politicising the issue and asserted that the bill does not intend to target any specific individual. ... read..


BSF constable enters Bangladesh amid fog during smuggler chase, returns safely
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 12:48:54 PM IST
A Border Security Force (BSF) constable, who inadvertently crossed into Bangladesh while attempting to foil a cattle smuggling bid along the India-Bangladesh border in West Bengal's Cooch Behar district, was safely returned to India by Sunday afternoon, o ... read..


Hyderabad airport receives bomb threat for Amsterdam flight
Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 22, 2025 12:48:52 PM IST
An Amsterdam-Hyderabad KLM Airlines Flight received a bomb threat email on Monday at Hyderabad airport around 12 am. Standard safety protocols were initiated, and the flight landed safely at 1 pm. ... read..


Uttarakhand Chief Minsiter congratulates Nitin Nabin on becoming BJP National Working President
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 12:19:00 PM IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami congratulated Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National Working President Nitin Nabin on his new responsibilities and elevation to the post during a meeting in New Delhi on Monday. Expressing confidence in the ne ... read..


Will pray for prosperity, harmony and peace: Kiren Rijiju at Ajmer Sharif Dargah
Jaipur (Rajasthan) | December 22, 2025 12:18:55 PM IST
On his visit to Ajmer Sharif Dargah, Union Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju, on Monday, said, "We go every year. We went last year, too. I will pray that all people and our country prosper, and that harmony and peace prevail. May we all move towa ... read..


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