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Rashtra Prerna Sthal symbolises vision that has guided India towards self-respect, unity and service: PM Modi
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 25, 2025 4:48:58 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that Rashtra Prerna Sthal symbolises a vision that has guided India towards self-respect, unity and service. ... read..


"Spirit of Christmas brings happiness to millions of Christian families in India today": PM Modi
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 25, 2025 4:48:56 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended Christmas greetings to the people of India and the world, while paying tribute to Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Bharat Ratna Madan Mohan Malaviya on their birth anniversaries. ... read..


Top naxal leader Ganesh Uike among six killed in Kandhamal district; Amit Shah says Odisha nears Naxal-free status
New Delhi | December 25, 2025 4:48:51 PM IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday termed the killing of six Naxalites, including Central Committee Member Ganesh Uike, another major breakthrough in making Odisha completely free from Naxalism. ... read..


Uttarakhand CM Dhami pays floral tribute to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Smriti Vyakhyan Mala 2025
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | December 25, 2025 4:18:29 PM IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami paid floral tributes to former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee during the Atal Smriti Vyakhyan Mala-2025, organised on the latter's 101st birth anniversary on Thursday. ... read..


PM Modi inaugurates Rashtra Prerna Sthal in Lucknow
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 25, 2025 4:18:27 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated the Rashtra Prerna Sthal in Lucknow, which will serve a tribute to the life, ideals, and enduring legacy of one of India's most revered statesmen, whose leadership left a profound impact on the nation' ... read..


President Droupadi Murmu releases the Constitution of India in Santhali language
New Delhi | December 25, 2025 3:48:33 PM IST
The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, officially released the Constitution of India in the Santhali language during a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan today. ... read..


Noida: Bajrang Dal, VHP stage protest over atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh
Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | December 25, 2025 3:48:30 PM IST
Hindu organisations Bajrang Dal and Vishva Hindu Parishad staged a protest in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, on Thursday over atrocities against Hindus and the killing of Dipu Chandra Das in Bangladesh. ... read..


Beverages made from Camellia sinensis...: FSSAI clarifies on use of term 'Tea' on packaging and labelling
By Shalini Bhardwaj

New Delhi | December 25, 2025 3:48:25 PM IST
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has written to the Food Commissioners of all States and Union Territories, directing officers to monitor Food Business Operators regarding the use of the term 'Tea' on packaging & labelling. ... read..


"Probably happened because of negligence of container truck": IGP on Chitradurga bus accident
Chitradurga (Karnataka) | December 25, 2025 3:19:01 PM IST
An accident claimed the lives of several people after a container truck rammed into a private bus near Gorlathu village on National Highway 48 in Chitradurga. The incident occurred when the fuel tanker allegedly lost control, jumped the divider, and colli ... read..


Two arrested for sexually assaulting 13yr old girl in Delhi's Samaypur Badli
New Delhi | December 25, 2025 3:18:59 PM IST
The Outer North District Police have arrested two men for the alleged sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl in the Samaypur Badli area. The accused, identified as 26-year-old, a bank employee and a 28-year-old local salon owner, were apprehended following ... read..


Census 2027 Phase-I pre-test ends, April 2026 rollout planned
New Delhi | December 25, 2025 3:18:51 PM IST
Almost three months ahead of the beginning of the first phase of Census of India 2027 -- Houselisting and Housing Census -- a detailed plan for the gigantic exercise engaging lakhs of manpower and crucial infrastructure to cover the entire population of t ... read..


"PM's special vision for MPs to honour players": BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad on Sansad Khel Mahotsav
Patna (Bihar) | December 25, 2025 3:18:47 PM IST
BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad on Thursday said the Sansad Khel Mahotsav is Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "special vision" for Members of Parliament to honour players in their Lok Sabha constituencies. ... read..


CM Dhami participates in closing ceremony of MP Sports Festival
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | December 25, 2025 3:18:57 PM IST
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday attended the closing ceremony of the MP Sports Festival-2025, held at the Old Multipurpose Hall near the Tibetan Market in Dehradun. ... read..


Srinagar Police attach property worth Rs 3 Crores of notorious drug peddler
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 25, 2025 3:18:42 PM IST
In its ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking and dismantle the infrastructure supporting the narcotics trade, Srinagar Police has attached a double-storeyed residential house, a double-storeyed shopping complex, and land measuring 1 Kanal and 4 marla ... read..


"What was CBI doing before?": Unnao rape victim questions agency's decision to challenge Sengar's bail in SC
New Delhi | December 25, 2025 3:18:40 PM IST
The 2017 Unnao rape case victim expressed her disappointment and anger with the judgment of the Delhi High Court granting bail to the accused, former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar, and raised questions over the CBI's role in the case. ... read..


"Delhi High Court order unfortunate, unjustifiable": CPI MP P Sandosh Kumar on Unnao Rape case verdict
New Delhi | December 25, 2025 3:18:38 PM IST
Communist Party of India MP P Sandosh Kumar on Thursday said that the Delhi High Court order to suspend the life sentence of former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar and grant him bail in the 2017 Unnao rape case was "unfortunate and unjustifiable" and urged t ... read..


Odisha: Migrant Labourer killed by mob on suspicion of being Bangladeshi
Sambalpur (Odisha) | December 25, 2025 2:48:53 PM IST
A migrant labourer was allegedly beaten to death by a group of unidentified miscreants on suspicion of being an illegal Bangladeshi immigrant in Odisha's Sambalpur district on Wednesday evening. ... read..


"Will take action": BJP MP Dr Rabindra Narayan Behera on BJD's 51 Mahindra Thar jeeps scam in Odisha's Forest Department
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | December 25, 2025 2:48:52 PM IST
BJP MP Dr Rabindra Narayan Behera on Thursday slammed the previous Biju Janata Dal government for corruption over the "51 Mahindra Thar Jeeps" Forest Department scam and assured strict action. ... read..


Ankita Bhandari Case: FIR registered against Ex-MLA, one other
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | December 25, 2025 2:48:50 PM IST
Police have lodged an FIR at Nehru Colony police station in Dehradun, on Thursday, against Saharanpur resident Urmila Sanawar and former BJP MLA from Jwalapur, Haridwar, Suresh Rathore, in connection with the Ankita Bhandari murder case. ... read..


India to assume Chairpersonship of Kimberly Process from Jan 1 2026
New Delhi | December 25, 2025 2:19:30 PM IST
The Kimberley Process (KP) Plenary has selected India to assume the chairpersonship of the Kimberley Process from 1 January 2026. The Kimberley Process is a tripartite initiative involving governments, the international diamond industry and civil society, ... read..


Tharoor backs firm action on illegal immigration, calls border control a government responsibility
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | December 25, 2025 2:19:25 PM IST
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has underscored the government's responsibility to effectively manage India's borders, stating that the presence of illegal immigrants reflected systemic failures that needed to be addressed firmly and lawfully. ... read..


"Set new milestones": PM Modi hails Sansad Khel Mahotsav as a people's movement
New Delhi | December 25, 2025 2:19:14 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Thursday, hailed the Sansad Khel Mahotsav as a people's movement, highlighting its massive scale and grassroots reach. ... read..


Political leaders pay tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his birth anniversary; recall his lasting contributions to India and Himachal Pradesh
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | December 25, 2025 2:19:13 PM IST
Political leaders across party lines, including the Governor of Himachal Pradesh, the Chief Minister, the Leader of Opposition, and senior BJP leaders, paid tributes to former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 101st birth anniver ... read..


"Want to run agenda": BJP's Pratul Shah Deo slams Rahul Gandhi's "dead society" remark on Unnao Rape Case verdict
Ranchi (Jharkhand) | December 25, 2025 2:19:08 PM IST
BJP Spokesperson Pratul Shah Deo on Thursday criticised Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi for "politicising" the Delhi High Court's verdict on the Unnao rape case after the latter's "dead society" remark. ... read..


Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu pays tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 101st birth anniversary
Shimla | December 25, 2025 2:19:06 PM IST
Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, paid floral tributes to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 101st birth anniversary, remembering his contributions to the nation and the strengthening of democracy. ... read..


"Felt great that PM Modi celebrated Christmas with us": Choir singers at Cathedral Church of the Redemption in Delhi
New Delhi | December 25, 2025 2:19:02 PM IST
Choir Singers at Cathedral Church of the Redemption in Delhi were overjoyed over Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrating Christmas with them on Thursday. ... read..


BJP's H. Raja urges Tamil Nadu Govt to name a park after Atal Bihari Vajpayee; criticises rising state debt
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 25, 2025 2:18:58 PM IST
Senior BJP leader H. Raja paid floral tributes to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee at the party headquarters in Chennai on the occasion of Vajpayee's 101st birth anniversary on Thursday. ... read..


"In last 10 years, Pinarayi Vijayan has run govt of corruption": Rajeev Chandrasekhar criticises Kerala CM
New Delhi | December 25, 2025 1:49:01 PM IST
BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Thursday responded to Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan's statement, saying that a CM with a decade in office should account for their work following his accusation that the central government was deliberately restricting the s ... read..


Telangana: Several students injured after school picnic bus overturns in Mahbubnagar
Mahbubnagar (Telangana) | December 25, 2025 1:48:58 PM IST
A school bus carrying students overturned after an accident involving a car near Keti Reddy Palli in Balanagar Mandal of Mahabubnagar District on Thursday. ... read..


Indian Coast Guard hosts inaugural Flight Safety seminar, focuses on safety and operational excellence
New Delhi | December 25, 2025 1:48:53 PM IST
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) conducted its inaugural Flight Safety Seminar along with the First Annual Flight Safety Meeting at the Sam Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi on December 23-24. ... read..


Delhi HC grants regular bail to Harsatinder Pal Singh Hayer in PACL Money Laundering Case
New Delhi | December 25, 2025 1:48:47 PM IST
The Delhi High Court has granted regular bail to Harsatinder Pal Singh Hayer, son-in-law of Nirmal Singh Bhangoo, in connection with an ECIR arising from the alleged fraudulent investment schemes of PACL and its associated entities. ... read..


"India acted in right humanitarian spirit on Sheikh Hasina": Shashi Tharoor amid strain in ties with Bangladesh
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | December 25, 2025 1:19:03 PM IST
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has said India had acted in the "right humanitarian spirit" by not forcing Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to return, stressing that she had been a long-standing friend of India and deserved safety while legal a ... read..


National Inspiration Site will keep Atal Ji's memories alive: CM Yogi
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 25, 2025 1:19:01 PM IST
On the occasion of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's birth anniversary, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid tribute to the veteran leader, highlighting his contributions to the nation. CM Yogi described Vajpayee as a visionary leader who repres ... read..


J-K: Patnitop buzzing with tourists gearing up for Christmas and New Year celebrations
Ramban (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 25, 2025 1:18:59 PM IST
As 2025 draws to a close, tourists seeking a break from city life have thronged Patnitop in Ramban district to celebrate Christmas and New Year, in the aftermath of the Pahalgam incident, in which terrorists killed 26 tourists. ... read..


Opportunities not limited, players from poor families can reach top: PM Modi encourages youth at Sansad Khel Mahotsav
New Delhi | December 25, 2025 1:18:58 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the Central Government has created an ecosystem that prioritises skills and talent for players' selection criteria, opening a pathway for anyone to reach the top at a young age. He also added that the gov ... read..


Haridwar: FIR filed against former BJP MLA, actress over alleged misleading clips targeting BJP leader Dushyant Gautam
Haridwar (Uttarakhand) | December 25, 2025 1:49:05 PM IST
A case has been registered at Bahadrabad Police Station in Haridwar against former BJP MLA Suresh Rathore and actress Urmila Sanawar for allegedly circulating misleading audio and video clips on social media to tarnish the image of BJP leader Dushyant Gau ... read..


PM Modi interacts with youth at Sansad Khel Mahotsav, encourages them to pursue sports
New Delhi | December 25, 2025 12:48:43 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday virtually interacted with youths participating in the Sansad Khel Mahotsav, motivating them to pursue sports and contribute to the country. ... read..


Karnataka CM announces ex-gratia for Chitradurga accident victims
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | December 25, 2025 12:48:40 PM IST
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressed condolences to the victims of the tragic accident in Chitradurga and announced an ex-gratia of Rs five lakh each for the families of the deceased and Rs 50,000 for those injured in the accident. ... read..


Air India Express inaugurates operations from Navi Mumbai International Airport
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 25, 2025 12:48:34 PM IST
Air India Express on Thursday inaugurated its services from Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) with direct flights to Bengaluru and Delhi, becoming one of the first airlines to commence commercial services on the day the airport opened for operation ... read..


Congress President Kharge extends Christmas greetings, urges unity and love
New Delhi | December 25, 2025 12:48:29 PM IST
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge extended his greetings to all citizens on the occasion of Christmas on Thursday. In an X post, Kharge emphasised the importance of the festival in promoting values of love, compassion, forgiveness, peace, and unity. ... read..


Sunrise Festival 2026 to illuminate India's Eastern Horizon in Arunachal Pradesh's Dong
Anjaw (Arunachal Pradesh) | December 25, 2025 12:18:35 PM IST
Arunachal Pradesh is all set to welcome the New Year 2026 from its easternmost tip with the launch of the Sunrise Festival 2025-26, an extraordinary adventure-led cultural and tourism celebration to be held at Dong village, the first place in the country ... read..


Maharashtra: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari flags off 'Atal Run-2025' on Atal Bihari Vajpayee's 101st birth anniversary
Nagpur (Maharashtra) | December 25, 2025 12:18:32 PM IST
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, on Thursday, flagged off the 'Atal Run-2025' on the 101st birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. ... read..


Delhi HC directs Centre to fast-track extradition of US-based accused; trial to end within a year
New Delhi | December 25, 2025 12:18:30 PM IST
The Delhi High Court has directed the Centre to expedite the extradition of US-based accused Amit Wadhwa and asked the trial court to conclude the long-pending criminal proceedings preferably within one year. ... read..


BJP Working President Nabin pays tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 101st birth anniversary
New Delhi | December 25, 2025 11:49:01 AM IST
BJP Working President Nitin Nabin paid floral tribute to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee at the 'Sadaiv Atal' memorial in Delhi on his 101st birth anniversary. ... read..


"What kind of justice is this?": Congress' Supriya Shrinate slams suspension of Kuldeep Sengar's sentence
New Delhi | December 25, 2025 11:48:59 AM IST
Congress leader Supriya Shrinate has strongly criticised the Delhi High Court's decision to suspend the sentence of Kuldeep Singh Sengar, the accused in the 2017 Unnao rape case, and grant him bail. ... read..


"Will there be justice for daughters in this country?" Supriya Shrinate questions Delhi HC's order to suspend Kuldeep Sengar's sentence in Unnao rape case
New Delhi | December 25, 2025 11:48:57 AM IST
Congress leader Supriya Shrinate questioned the Delhi High Court's order to suspend the life sentence of former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar and grant him bail in the 2017 Unnao rape case and urged the Supreme Court to take suo motu cognisance. ... read..


Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, Deputy CM Shivakumar express sorrow over Chitradurga bus accident
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | December 25, 2025 11:48:55 AM IST
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressed deep sorrow over the tragic bus accident near Chitradurga that resulted in the loss of several lives. ... read..


'A few escaped with injuries': IGP on Chitradurga accident
Chitradurga (Karnataka) | December 25, 2025 11:48:51 AM IST
An accident claimed the lives of several people after a lorry rammed into a private bus near Gorlathu village on National Highway 48. The incident occurred when the fuel tanker truck, allegedly, lost control, jumped over the divider and collided with the ... read..


CBI to move SC after Delhi HC suspends Kuldeep Sengar's sentence in Unnao rape case
New Delhi | December 25, 2025 11:19:39 AM IST
The Central Bureau of Information (CBI) will move to the Supreme Court to challenge the Delhi High Court order to suspend the life sentence of former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar and grant him bail in the 2017 Unnao rape case. ... read..


Maharashtra: Gautam Adani welcomes passengers as Navi Mumbai International Airport commenced its operations
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 25, 2025 11:19:37 AM IST
Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani welcomed passengers at Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), which commenced its airline operations on Thursday with the arrival of its first commercial flight. ... read..


Environment Ministry writes to states on prohibited zones, sustainable mining plan in Aravalli
New Delhi | December 25, 2025 11:19:34 AM IST
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change on Wednesday wrote a letter to the Chief Secretary to the Government of Haryana, Rajasthan and Gujarat regarding the "ban on grant of new Mining leases and strict regulation of ongoing mining activity in ... read..


UP: St Mary's church glows with Christmas festivities in Ayodhya
Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | December 25, 2025 11:19:32 AM IST
St. Mary's Church in Ayodhya shone bright on Christmas, adorned with twinkling lights, stars, and cribs. ... read..


Atal Bihari Vajpayee's foster daughter Namita Kaul pays floral tribute at 'Sadaiv Atal' memorial
New Delhi | December 25, 2025 11:19:27 AM IST
Namita Kaul Bhattacharya, the foster daughter of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, paid floral tributes to the former on his 101st birth anniversary at 'Sadaiv Atal' memorial in Delhi. ... read..


"Deeply pained": President Droupadi Murmu expresses deep sorrow over bus fire incident in Chitradurga
New Delhi | December 25, 2025 11:19:23 AM IST
President Droupadi Murmu has expressed her deep sorrow over the tragic bus fire incident in Chitradurga, Karnataka, which claimed several lives. ... read..


Devotees bathe in Ganga amid cold wave; multiple UP cities report moderate air quality
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | December 25, 2025 10:48:55 AM IST
The devotees braved the cold wave to take a holy dip in the Ganga River in Varanasi, where the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast a minimum temperature of 10C. On Thursday morning, the city recorded an overall air quality in the 'moderate' ca ... read..


Those who did nothing in 10yrs are now creating unnecessary noise: Delhi Minister Ashish Sood
New Delhi | December 25, 2025 10:48:53 AM IST
Delhi Minister Ashish Sood has responded to Delhi LG VK Saxena's letter to AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal, saying that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is unable to counter the good work being done under the Chief Minister's leadership. ... read..


PM Modi attends Christmas morning service at Cathedral Church of the Redemption in Delhi
New Delhi | December 25, 2025 10:48:52 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday attended the Christmas morning service at The Cathedral Church of the Redemption in Delhi along with a large congregation of Christians of Delhi and North India. ... read..


National Consumer Day 2025 celebrated with theme of "Efficient and Speedy Disposal through Digital Justice"
New Delhi | December 25, 2025 10:48:40 AM IST
The Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India, today celebrated National Consumer Day 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, with a strong focus on accelerating consumer justice delivery through digital reforms, data-driven grievance redressal, and ... read..


Jyotiraditya Scindia attends High-Level task force meeting on North Eastern agriculture
New Delhi | December 25, 2025 10:48:37 AM IST
Union Minister for Communications and the Development of the North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, on Wednesday, participated in the High-Level Task Force Meeting on Agriculture and Horticulture. This meeting was convened by the Chief Minister of ... read..


PM Modi extends Christmas greetings, calls for peace and social harmony
New Delhi | December 25, 2025 10:18:59 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm Christmas greetings to the people on Thursday, wishing peace, compassion and hope on the occasion. ... read..


Andhra Pradesh: Devotees offer midnight mass prayers at church in Nellore on Christmas
Nellore (Andhra Pradesh) | December 25, 2025 10:18:57 AM IST
Devotees gathered and offered midnight mass prayers at a Church in Andhra Pradesh's Nellore on the occasion of Christmas. ... read..


Centre mulling expansion of ONOS scheme to private higher education institutions
By Vishu Adhana

New Delhi | December 25, 2025 10:18:56 AM IST
The Ministry of Education is considering expanding its flagship One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) scheme to private higher education institutions (HEIs), sources said. ... read..


"Dominance that Bihar previously had is no longer reflected": Managing Director of Drishti IAS, Vikas Divyakirti on evolving landscape of civil services
Patna (Bihar) | December 25, 2025 10:18:51 AM IST
Dr. Vikas Divyakirti, founder and MD of Drishti IAS, shed light on the evolving landscape of civil services in India. ... read..


President Murmu, VP Radhakrishnan, PM Modi pay tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 101st birth anniversary
New Delhi | December 25, 2025 10:18:49 AM IST
President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President CP Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several other senior BJP leaders paid floral tribute to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee at the 'Sadaiv Atal' memorial in Delhi on his 101st birth anniversary. ... read..


Follow path of Jesus Christ to build harmonious society: President Murmu on Christmas
New Delhi | December 25, 2025 10:18:47 AM IST
President Droupadi Murmu conveyed warm Christmas greetings to the people of the country, with special wishes to members of the Christian community on Thursday, highlighting the festival's enduring message of love, compassion and service to humanity. ... read..


"Deeply saddened": PM Modi expresses condolences over Chitradurga accident, announces ex-gratia
New Delhi | December 25, 2025 10:18:44 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed deep sorrow over the tragic mishap in Chitradurga district, Karnataka, in which 10 people have lost their lives. ... read..


Tamil Nadu: Sengottaiyan hints at some AIADMK leaders joining TVK
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) | December 25, 2025 9:49:04 AM IST
The Administrative Committee Chief Coordinator of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), K A Sengottaiyan, responded to questions about the possibility of the OPS faction joining the party. ... read..


Delhi Police apprehend two wanted men after brief exchange of fire in Narela
New Delhi | December 25, 2025 9:49:02 AM IST
A brief exchange of fire took place in the National Capital's Narela area in which two wanted men were injured and apprehended by Delhi Police, officials said on Thursday. ... read..


NGT orders halt on tree felling after massive tree cutting for Bhopal's Ayodhya bypass road project
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | December 25, 2025 9:48:59 AM IST
The widening of the Ayodhya Bypass road into a 10-lane road in Madhya Pradesh's capital Bhopal has come under judicial scrutiny, with the National Green Tribunal (NGT) directing an immediate halt on tree felling until the next hearing. ... read..


"His resolve to place nation's interest above all serves as ideal standard for Indian politics": PM Modi pays tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee
New Delhi | December 25, 2025 9:48:57 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid rich tributes to former PM and Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 101st birth anniversary on Thursday, describing him as a statesman whose conduct, dignity and unwavering commitment to national interest set a benchm ... read..


Delhi's air quality improves, AQI recorded at 221 in 'Poor' category
New Delhi | December 25, 2025 9:18:42 AM IST
The national capital witnessed a significant improvement in air quality on Thursday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 221 around 8 am. However, it remained in the 'poor' category, according to data from the Central Pollution Co ... read..


Karnataka: 10 killed as bus catches fire after collision with lorry in Chitradurga
Chitradurga (Karnataka) | December 25, 2025 9:18:40 AM IST
A tragic accident occurred near Gorlathu village, located in the Hiriyur taluk of Chitradurga district, on National Highway 48. A private bus, travelling from Bengaluru to Shivamogga, was involved in a collision with a lorry. The impact caused the bus, a ... read..


Odisha CM expresses grief over Chandabali incident, announces Rs 10 lakh aid for victim's family
Bhadrak (Odisha) | December 25, 2025 9:18:35 AM IST
In response to the incident that occurred in Chandabali, Bhadrak district of Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Majhi has expressed profound grief and offered prayers for the departed soul's eternal peace. ... read..


IndiGo issues travel advisory amid dense fog in Bangalore
Bangalore (Karnataka) | December 25, 2025 9:18:32 AM IST
IndiGo on Thursday issued a travel advisory warning passengers about flight disruptions caused by dense fog and low visibility over Bangalore. ... read..


"Will celebrate on a grand scale": Union Minister Goyal on 101st birth anniversary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 25, 2025 9:18:28 AM IST
Union Minister Piyush Goyal has emphasised that the country will observe several important occasions on Thursday, including the 101st birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. ... read..


Odisha CM flags off 150 of '108' ambulance services to boost emergency services
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | December 25, 2025 8:48:44 AM IST
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday announced the launch of 428 '108'ambulances to strengthen emergency healthcare services across the state, with the first batch of 150 ambulances flagged off on the day. ... read..


TN CM condoles loss of nine lives in Cuddalore road accident, announces 3 lakh compensation
Cuddalore (Tamil Nadu) | December 25, 2025 8:48:39 AM IST
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of nine people in a road accident near Eluthur village in Cuddalore district on the Trichy-Chennai National Highway. ... read..


Anant Ambani offers prayers at Shree Somnath Jyotirlinga Temple in Gujarat
Gir Somanth (Gujarat) | December 25, 2025 8:48:37 AM IST
Gujarat Reliance Industries Limited Director Anant Ambani offered prayers at Shree Somnath Jyotirlinga Temple in Gujarat. ... read..


Most important Standing Committee meeting of MCD reduced to mere drama: AAP leader Ankush Narang
New Delhi | December 25, 2025 8:48:35 AM IST
At the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) Standing Committee meeting, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Leader of Opposition (LoP) in MCD House Ankush Narang launched a sharp attack on the BJP, accusing it for blocking discussion on pollution despite Delhiites inha ... read..


UP: Aligarh Muslim University teacher shot dead in campus, investigation underway
Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh) | December 25, 2025 8:48:31 AM IST
A teacher at Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh Muslim University was shot in the head by unknown miscreants, officials confirmed. ... read..


"I would like to remain as a party worker": Karnataka DyCM Shivakumar
New Delhi | December 25, 2025 8:19:01 AM IST
Stating that he has toiled for the party for 45 years, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has said he would like to remain as a party worker more than acquiring power and position. ... read..


"LG reminded him of his responsibilities": Parvesh Verma targets Kejriwal over pollution
New Delhi | December 25, 2025 8:19:00 AM IST
After Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena wrote a letter to AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal over pollution in the national capital, Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma reiterated that the LG reminded former CM of "His responsibilities". ... read..


PM Modi to visit Lucknow to mark 101st birth anniversary of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee
New Delhi | December 25, 2025 7:19:32 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, today on the occasion of the 101st birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee. ... read..


Former Union Minister Smriti Irani calls for nationwide participation in achieving 'Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikas'
New Delhi | December 25, 2025 7:19:30 AM IST
Former Union Minister and BJP leader Smriti Irani on Wednesday said that the vision of "Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikas" requires the participation of every citizen to fulfil, while speaking at the Advanced Public Health Forum Programme held in the capital city. ... read..


"Big day for Maharashtra": Sena UBT's Aaditya Thackeray following political reunion of Thackeray brothers
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 25, 2025 7:19:23 AM IST
After the political reunion of the Thackeray brothers, Shiv Sena UBT leader Aaditya Thackeray termed it a "big day" for Maharashtra and all those people who are fighting for Maharashtra. ... read..


1,515 drones deck sky ahead of Navi Mumbai International Airport operational launch
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 25, 2025 7:19:22 AM IST
A spectacular drone show featuring 1,515 drones was organised to mark the airport's operational launch on the eve of the commencement of operations at Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), according to a press release. ... read..


Former Puducherry CM Velu Narayanasamy extends Christmas greetings
Puducherry | December 25, 2025 5:49:00 AM IST
Former Chief Minister of Puducherry, Velu Narayanasamy, extended warm greetings on the occasion of Christmas, saying that the message of peace and harmony should be spread globally. ... read..


Odisha: Devotees offer midnight mass prayers at St Vincent's Pro Cathedral in Bhubaneswar on Christmas
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | December 25, 2025 5:48:58 AM IST
Devotees offered midnight mass prayers at the St. Vincent's Pro Cathedral in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, to mark the Christmas celebrations. ... read..


Uttarakhand ADGP orders immediate arrest of attackers who fired on gangster Vinay Tyagi in Haridwar
Haridwar (Uttarakhand) | December 25, 2025 5:49:03 AM IST
Uttarakhand Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order) V Murugesan has ordered the police officials in Haridwar to immediately arrest the criminals involved in the attack on notorious gangster Vinay Tyagi. ... read..


Uttarakhand: Gangster Vinay Tyagi shot while being taken to Laksar Court; admitted at AIIMS Rishikesh
Rishikesh (Uttarakhand) | December 25, 2025 4:48:52 AM IST
Notorious criminal Vinay Tyagi, lodged in Uttarakhand's Roorkee Jail under the Gangster Act, was attacked in a sensational incident on Wednesday. The incident occurred when unidentified assailants opened fire on him while he was being taken to the Laksar ... read..


Govt launches Inter-Departmental Referral System to ease patient care in Tripura, says CM Manik Saha
Agartala (Tripura) | December 25, 2025 4:48:51 AM IST
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday said that the tendency of patients to go outside the state for treatment has reduced significantly, and for the convenience of patients, the Inter-Departmental Referral System (IDRS) has now been introduced. ... read..


Mining will be completely prohibited by state government in 'core and inviolate' zones: Gujarat Minister
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | December 25, 2025 4:18:31 AM IST
Gujarat's Minister of Forests and Environment Arjun Modhwadia has reaffirmed the state government's firm commitment to the conservation and sustainable development of the Aravalli hills and mining will be completely prohibited by the state government in ' ... read..


Former Punjab Police DIG moves CBI court for bail in corruption case
Chandigarh (Punjab) | December 25, 2025 4:18:28 AM IST
Former Punjab Police DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar, who is currently in judicial custody in connection with a corruption case, has moved a bail application in the CBI Court in Chandigarh. ... read..


"How can they be unsafe...court has made arrangement": UP Minister on security apprhensions of rape case victim's family over Sengar's bail
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 25, 2025 3:49:09 AM IST
Uttar Pradesh Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar has said that Delhi Police sought to address concerns of family of Unnao rape case victim about their security and conveyed that the court has told convict Kuldeep Singh Sengar that he must stay away from the fami ... read..


Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurates Assam Book Fair 2025, confers 'Yuva Lekhak Samman' on 818 young writers
Guwahati (Assam) | December 25, 2025 3:49:08 AM IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday inaugurated the Assam Book Fair 2025 and presented the Yuva Lekhak Samman to 818 young writers at a programme jointly organised by the Assam Publication Board and the All Assam Book Publishers and Sell ... read..


Odisha athletes forced to sit near toilets due to lack of confirmed tickets, Minister says "will look into matter"
Sambhalpur (Odisha) | December 25, 2025 3:49:06 AM IST
In a shocking incident, a group of 18 athletes from Odisha endured severe hardships as they were made to sit near the toilets during their train journey to participate in the National School Wrestling Championship in Uttar Pradesh's Ballia. ... read..


India rings in Christmas with prayers, carols, and joyous celebrations, nationwide festivities take off
New Delhi | December 25, 2025 3:49:04 AM IST
Cities across the nation have been adorned with lights, bells, and wreaths as people immerse themselves in the festive joy on the occasion of Christmas. ... read..


Both Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka have qualities to be Prime Minister: JMM spokesperson Manoj Pandey
Ranchi (Jharkhand) | December 25, 2025 3:49:02 AM IST
Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) spokesperson Manoj Pandey has said that remarks concerning leadership were an internal matter of the Congress and both Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi are capable of holding post of Prime Minister. ... read..


Investment is coming to UP because of improved security environment: Yogi Adityanath
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 25, 2025 3:18:48 AM IST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday targeted the Samajwadi Party over its comments on the size of state budget and said if similar advice had been given to the head of the party when it was in power, "perhaps this state would have benef ... read..


Humayun Kabir drops Nisha Chaterjee as assembly poll candidate over "viral video"; Social media influencer accuses him of polarization
Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 25, 2025 2:48:51 AM IST
Janata Unnayan Party chief Humayun Kabir has dropped social media influencer Nisha Chatterjee as candidate from Ballygunge seat for next year's assembly polls and has decided to field a police officer, saying "Muslims constitute 49% of the population" of ... read..


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