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Himachal govt boosts sports infrastructure, hikes prize money and incentives: CM Sukhu
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | December 24, 2025 7:18:46 PM IST
The Himachal Pradesh Government has accorded top priority to the promotion of sports by strengthening infrastructure and enhancing incentives for sportspersons, said Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday. ... read..


Assam emerges as Gateway to Act East Growth, Sarbananda Sonowal tells Guwahati Dialogue
New Delhi | December 24, 2025 6:49:18 PM IST
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal said Assam is uniquely positioned to emerge as a regional growth hub under India's Act East Policy, urging entrepreneurs to leverage the state's geography, connectivity and gove ... read..


Delhi High Court pushes for urgent GST Council Review on air purifier tax cut
New Delhi | December 24, 2025 6:49:08 PM IST
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday urged the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council to convene at the earliest to deliberate on whether air purifiers should be classified as medical equipment. ... read..


"We cannot comment on the court's orders": Samajwadi Party leader RK Verma on suspension of Kuldeep Sengar's sentence
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 24, 2025 6:49:06 PM IST
Samajwadi Party leader RK Verma on Wednesday termed the suspension of Unnao rape case accused Kuldeep Singh Sengar's sentence as a "sensitive" matter, while refusing to comment on Delhi High Court's order. ... read..


"Irreplaceable loss for literary world": Chhattisgarh CM on writer Vinod Kumar Shukla's demise
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | December 24, 2025 6:49:05 PM IST
Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai on Wednesday expressed grief over the passing of renowned Hindi poet Vinod Kumar Shukla, calling his loss "irreplaceable" for the literary world. ... read..


MA Baby alleges political conspiracy behind Kerala lynching, says "similar attacks being organised in parts of country by Sangh Parivar"
Thrissur (Kerala) | December 24, 2025 5:49:28 PM IST
Amid chaos over the lynching of a Dalit migrant worker, Communist Party of India (Marxist) General Secretary MA Baby on Wednesday alleged a political conspiracy by Sangh Parivar behind the "unfortunate" murder of "guest worker" Ramnarayan Baghel. ... read..


Delhi CM Rekha Gupta visits Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality Hospital, reviews patient care
New Delhi | December 24, 2025 5:49:26 PM IST
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday visited the Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality Hospital in Dilshad Garden, where she interacted with patients and reviewed the hospital's facilities. ... read..


Indian Defence Accounts Service Probationers call on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan
New Delhi | December 24, 2025 5:19:27 PM IST
The probationers of the Indian Defence Accounts Service (2024 batch) called on the President, Droupadi Murmu, at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday, according to a statement by Rashtrapati Bhavan. ... read..


Government to launch 'Bharat Taxi' with profit-sharing model for drivers: Amit Shah
Panchkula (Haryana) | December 24, 2025 5:19:18 PM IST
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said that the government will soon introduce the 'Bharat Taxi' service, under which profits will be shared with drivers. ... read..


Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel launches statewide type-1 diabetes programme from Gandhinagar
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | December 24, 2025 5:19:15 PM IST
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has expressed the resolve of the State Government to establish a holistic treatment system to ensure that not a single child suffering from Type-1 Diabetes (juvenile diabetes) in the state is deprived of treatment facilities ... read..


Unnao rape case victim's mother alleges police high-handedness during protest against Kuldeep Sengar getting bail, says "we did not get justice"
New Delhi | December 24, 2025 5:19:04 PM IST
The mother of the 2017 Unnao rape case victim on Wednesday protested over the bail given to former MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the case and also expressed her anguish over the security personnel "taking her daughters" in a vehicle. ... read..


Prosecution, evolving legal framework in counter-terrorism probes among key agendas of 'Anti-terror Conference'
New Delhi | December 24, 2025 4:48:55 PM IST
Focussing on strengthened prosecution-led counter-terrorism efforts across the country and evolving legal framework governing terror investigations to be the key agenda of the two-day National Investigation Agency's 'Anti-Terror Conference' beginning from ... read..


Amit Shah to attend Madhya Pradesh 'Growth Summit' among multiple events on December 25
General News | December 24, 2025 4:48:53 PM IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will be on a day-long visit to Madhya Pradesh on Thursday, attending the 'Growth Summit' of the state and various other official programmes. ... read..


Delhi Blast Case: Court extends judicial custody of Dr Shaheen, 6 other accused
New Delhi | December 24, 2025 4:48:51 PM IST
The special NIA court at Patiala House on Wednesday extended the judicial custody of Dr Adeel Ahmed, Dr Shaheen Saeeda, Dr Muzammil, Amir Rashid Ali, Jasir Bilal Wani (alias Danish), Soyab, and Mufti Irfan till January 8. ... read..


Gujarat Crime Branch, SOG crack down on drug network; 21 cases registered, narcotics worth Rs 1 crore seized
General News | December 24, 2025 4:48:41 PM IST
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], December 24: In a massive coordinated effort to dismantle the narcotics network in the city, the Crime Branch and the Special Operations Group (SOG) have conducted a series of high-intensity raids over the past week. ... read..


"Dead economy, dead society": Rahul Gandhi after Kuldeep Singh Sengar's bail in Unnao rape case
New Delhi | December 24, 2025 4:18:46 PM IST
After former MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar was granted bail in the 2017 Unnao rape case, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi strongly criticised the decision, calling it "disappointing and shameful" and questioning the manner ... read..


Bengaluru: In swift action, Police arrest accused for harassing a woman in under 24 hours
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | December 24, 2025 3:49:04 PM IST
Bengaluru's Jnanabharathi Police have arrested a man accused of harassing a young woman in Bengaluru. He forced the woman to create a romantic connection and harassed her by trying to tear off her clothes. ... read..


Two AAP councillors join BJP ahead of Chandigarh mayor election
Chandigarh (Punjab) | December 24, 2025 3:19:36 PM IST
Ahead of the Chandigarh Mayor election, two Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) councillors on Wednesday, Suman Devi and Poonam Devi, have joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). ... read..


Gaurav Gogoi urges Assam govt to handle Karbi Anglong situation with sensitivity, shuns violence
Guwahati (Assam) | December 24, 2025 3:19:35 PM IST
Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi on Wednesday expressed concern over the tense situation in Assam's Karbi Anglong and West Karbi Anglong districts, urging the state government to handle the matter with sensitivity instead of using force. ... read..


CTA concludes Tibet Outreach programs in Karnataka, raises awareness on culture and rights
Mysuru (Karnataka) | December 24, 2025 3:19:31 PM IST
The Department of Information and International Relations (DIIR) of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) successfully conducted a series of Tibet Outreach Programs in Karnataka in December 2025. The initiatives aimed to raise awareness about Tibet's h ... read..


"They lost relevance after indulging in appeasement politics," Devendra Fadnavis targets Sena UBT-MNS alliance
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 24, 2025 3:19:26 PM IST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday dismissed the Shiv Sena (UBT)-Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) alliance, saying the two parties were attempting to artificially create hype around their coming together despite having lost politica ... read..


J-K: Experts advise against overfeeding after fishes die in Martand sun temple
Anantnag (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 24, 2025 3:19:24 PM IST
An expert team from the Department of Fisheries visited the Martand Sun Temple on Wednesday to inspect the reason behind the deaths of fishes. ... read..


PM Modi backs VB-G RAM G Act, says new law links income support with long-term rural productivity
New Delhi | December 24, 2025 3:19:19 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly endorsed the newly introduced VB-G RAM G Act, 2025 on Wednesday, stressing it reimagines rural employment by treating income support, asset creation and agricultural stability as a continuous process rather than compe ... read..


Delhi fortified for Republic Day as 53 CAPF companies to fan out across the capital
New Delhi | December 24, 2025 3:19:18 PM IST
Ahead of the 77th Republic Day celebrations on January 26, 2026, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has approved the deployment of 53 additional companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) across the national capital in view of heightened security co ... read..


Kisan Mazdoor Morcha to burn effigies across Punjab on Dec 29 over MGNREGA Overhaul
Amritsar (Punjab) | December 24, 2025 3:19:16 PM IST
The Kisan Mazdoor Morcha Bharat has strongly criticised the Modi Government's recent legislative changes to the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), alleging that the new policies are aimed at depriving MGNREGA workers of empl ... read..


'Threat and blackmail politics won't work': Tripura CM Manik Saha takes on Tipra Motha, CPIM
Politics | December 24, 2025 3:19:13 PM IST
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday strongly criticised the Tipra Motha Party for its reported statement that the BJP would not be allowed to function in the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC), asserting that no force can p ... read..


"Attempt to sustain political existence": BJP's Chandrashekhar Bawankule on UBT Sena-MNS tie-up
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 24, 2025 2:49:15 PM IST
Maharashtra Minister and BJP leader Chandrashekhar Bawankule criticised Uddhav Thackeray's alliance with Raj Thackeray and his statements, calling them driven by electoral interests. ... read..


IndiGo to connect Delhi and London Heathrow starting February 2, 2026
New Delhi | December 24, 2025 2:49:13 PM IST
IndiGo announced its new direct flights between Delhi and London (Heathrow), effective 2 February 2026, on Wednesday. The airline will fly five times a week on the route using its Boeing 787 aircraft, taken on wet/damp lease from Norse Atlantic Airways, o ... read..


"His bail should be cancelled... will go to SC": Victim's mother after Kuldeep Singh Sengar's bail in Unnao rape case
New Delhi | December 24, 2025 2:49:10 PM IST
After former MLA Kuldeep Sengar was granted bail in the 2017 Unnao rape case, the victim's mother expressed her anger, calling for the cancellation of his bail and vowing to take the matter to the Supreme Court. ... read..


Congress welcomes Thackeray alliance, but says party cadre prefers solo run in municipal polls
Nagpur (Maharashtra) | December 24, 2025 2:49:07 PM IST
Senior Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar on Wednesday said the Congress remains firmly committed to the Mahavikas Aghadi (MVA) and the INDIA bloc, even as he welcomed any political understanding between the Thackeray brothers in Mumbai. ... read..


Delhi HC expresses displeasure over lack of action on air pollution, questions 18% GST on air purifiers
New Delhi | December 24, 2025 2:49:01 PM IST
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday expressed strong displeasure over the apparent lack of concrete action by authorities to address the worsening air pollution crisis and questioned the continued levy of 18 per cent Goods and Services Tax (GST) on air puri ... read..


Telangana Minister Seethakka urges Prime Minister Modi to declare Sammakka Sarakka Jatara as national event
Mulugu (Telangana) | December 24, 2025 2:48:57 PM IST
Telangana Minister Anasuya Seethakka has officially called on the Union Government to grant national status to the Sammakka Sarakka Jatara, widely recognised as Asia's largest tribal congregation. Speaking ahead of the event scheduled for late January in ... read..


Chennai: DMK alliance holds protest against VB G RAM G Act, leaders say "Gandhi cannot be removed from people's hearts"
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 24, 2025 2:19:20 PM IST
The ruling DMK-led alliance in Tamil Nadu staged a protest in Chennai on Wednesday against the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Act. ... read..


"Marathis should not break and divide": Uddhav Thackeray calls for unity after UBT Sena-MNS alliance
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 24, 2025 2:19:15 PM IST
Shiv Sena (UBT) Chief Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday called for Marathi unity after his party forged an alliance with Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) for the upcoming Municipal Corporations elections in January. ... read..


Government prioritising infrastructure development in Tripura: CM Manik Saha
Agartala (Tripura) | December 24, 2025 2:19:13 PM IST
Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha on Wednesday said that the current government has given special importance to infrastructure development, with financial allocations made in the state budget. ... read..


PM Modi to visit Lucknow to mark 101st birth anniversary of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee on Dec 25
New Delhi | December 24, 2025 2:19:05 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, on December 25 (Thursday) to mark the 101st birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, according to an official release. ... read..


"KSCA must act on 17 recommendations to hold events at M Chinnaswamy stadium": G Parameshwara
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | December 24, 2025 1:49:29 PM IST
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Wednesday stated that the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) will only be granted permission to hold events at M Chinnaswamy Stadium if they act on the 17 recommendations made by the commission investigati ... read..


"Happy to continue as deputy CM": DK Shivakumar as Karnataka Congress leadership row drags on
New Delhi | December 24, 2025 1:49:28 PM IST
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday dismissed speculation about a leadership change in the state, asserting that there is no chief ministerial row and that he is content to continue as Deputy CM. ... read..


Assam wins national prize at NCERT's Kala Utsav-2025
Guwahati (Assam) | December 24, 2025 1:49:26 PM IST
Boys team of Tezpur Government Higher Secondary School, Sonitpur, on Wednesday, won Second Prize in National Level Kala Utsav 2025 in 'Instrumental Music-Orchestra Category'. ... read..


Maharashtra: Fire breaks out in power loom factory in Khoni village, one firefighter injured
Thane (Maharashtra) | December 24, 2025 1:49:17 PM IST
A fire broke out on Wednesday morning at a power loom factory in Khoni village, Siddharth Nagar, as per the officials. ... read..


Bengaluru: Former software engineer surrenders after killing estranged wife near Magadi Road
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | December 24, 2025 1:19:12 PM IST
A 40-year-old former software engineer allegedly shot and killed his wife, a bank manager, near Magadi Road on Tuesday evening after receiving a divorce notice. The accused, who had been trailing his estranged wife for months, surrendered at the local pol ... read..


Ooty: Temperature drops to -1C in Talakunda, tourist ban on travel to Kamraj Dam
Udhagamandalam (Tamil Nadu) | December 24, 2025 1:19:02 PM IST
Due to heavy ice formation in Ooty, the temperatures have dropped to -1 degree Celsius in the Talakunda area. Some other areas in the Ooty city experienced -0.1 degrees Celsius, intensifying the cold. ... read..


Brahmin MLAs hold meeting during UP Assembly session, focus on community upliftment
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 24, 2025 1:19:01 PM IST
During the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly Winter Session, Brahmin community MLAs organised a meeting with about four dozen MLAs in attendance. MLA Ratnakar Mishra, who attended the meeting, said the purpose was to discuss the problems faced by the com ... read..


Delhi HC declines to halt 'UP 77' release for now, seeks affidavit on disclaimer
New Delhi | December 24, 2025 1:18:59 PM IST
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday declined to intervene at this stage in the broadcast of the web series 'UP 77', while recording categorical assurances from the producers that the series is a work of fiction and that neither the content nor the promotion ... read..


"Mayor of Mumbai will be a Marathi," says Raj Thackeray as he and cousin Uddhav announce alliance for BMC polls
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 24, 2025 1:18:54 PM IST
A photo-opportunity that Maharashtra had anticipated for a long time, as the Thackeray cousins Raj and Uddhav came together, first to pay tributes to Balasaheb Thackeray and then announce an alliance for the upcoming BMC elections in January. ... read..


No trial without strong suspicion: Delhi HC upholds discharge in rape case
New Delhi | December 24, 2025 1:18:51 PM IST
Holding that a criminal trial cannot continue without strong suspicion, the Delhi High Court has dismissed the State's challenge to a trial court order discharging three accused in a rape case, while also issuing directions to curb misuse of sexual offenc ... read..


Delhi Police: Supplementary charge sheet filed against Manoj Kaira in case linked to Gangster Nandu
New Delhi | December 24, 2025 1:18:48 PM IST
The Delhi Police filed a supplementary charge sheet on Wednesday against Manoj Yadav, also known as Manoj Kaira, in connection with an organised crime case involving the notorious gangster Kapil Sangwan. During the proceedings at the Rouse Avenue Court, t ... read..


Shiv Sena questions UBT Sena-MNS tie-up, citing ideological betrayal, worker unrest
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 24, 2025 12:49:19 PM IST
The alliance between Shiv Sena-UBT and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) for the 2026 Municipal Corporation elections has sparked political reactions. ... read..


"Fight against feudal mindset": Rahul Gandhi accuses BJP of empowering monopolies, burdening small traders
New Delhi | December 24, 2025 12:49:17 PM IST
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday criticised the BJP government for policies he claims have hurt small businesses, particularly targeting the Vaishya (trader) community. ... read..


"Gives us confidence for Gaganyaan mission": VSSC Director A Rajarajan on BlueBird Block-2 success
Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh) | December 24, 2025 12:49:09 PM IST
Director of the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), A Rajarajan, on Wednesday said that the successful launch of the BlueBird Block-2 satellite boosts confidence for India's Gaganyaan mission. ... read..


Christmas Eve buzz lights up Jaisalmer as hotels, desert resorts go houseful
Jaisalmer (Rajasthan) | December 24, 2025 12:49:06 PM IST
Jaisalmer is witnessing a festive tourism boom this Christmas Eve, with hotels and desert tent resorts reporting near-total occupancy amid a surge of domestic and international tourists. ... read..


Christmas Eve buzz lights up Jaisalmer as hotels, desert resorts go housefull
Jaisalmer (Rajasthan) | December 24, 2025 12:49:04 PM IST
Jaisalmer is witnessing a festive tourism boom this Christmas Eve, with hotels and desert tent resorts reporting near-total occupancy amid a surge of domestic and international tourists. ... read..


Thackeray cousins Raj-Uddhav come together for BMC polls, Congress left isolated
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 24, 2025 12:49:01 PM IST
Amid the confirmation of the UBT Sena-MNS alliance, Shiv Sena (UBT) Chief Uddhav Thackeray and MNS Chief Raj Thackeray, accompanied by their wives, paid tribute to party founder Balasaheb Thackeray at his memorial in Shivaji Park here on Wednesday. This m ... read..


Delhi: Court grants 3 days custody of accused in a case involving over 600 kg drugs
New Delhi | December 24, 2025 12:48:59 PM IST
Delhi's Tis Hazari Court has granted three days' Police custody of Ritik Bajaj, who is an accused in a major drug haul case. He was repatriated from Dubai on Tuesday. ... read..


"I develop infections in Delhi": Nitin Gadkari acknowledges "40% pollution" linked to transport
New Delhi | December 24, 2025 12:48:54 PM IST
Expressing concern over Delhi's severe pollution, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari acknowledged that the transport sector contributes nearly 40 per cent to emissions. ... read..


"We'll take this battle forward legally, this Bill must be repealed": Priyank Kharge's strong reaction to VB G RAM G Act
New Delhi | December 24, 2025 12:18:56 PM IST
Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Wednesday said that a nationwide collective effort would be launched against the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Act, asserting that the legislation weakens the Mahatma Gan ... read..


"Same rocket earmarked for Gaganyaan programme": ISRO Chairman after BlueBird Block-2 success
Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh) | December 24, 2025 12:18:52 PM IST
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman V Narayanan on Wednesday emphasised that the same LVM3 rocket, which successfully launched the BlueBird Block-2 satellite, has been earmarked for the forthcoming Gaganyaan programme. ... read..


Delhi High Court Brings Sunjay Kapur Estate Proceedings to Close, Order Reserved
New Delhi | December 24, 2025 12:18:47 PM IST
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday brought hearings to a close in the contentious civil suit over the personal estate of late industrialist Sunjay Kapur, reserving orders on the interim injunction plea filed by his children from an earlier marriage with ac ... read..


"Thackeray brothers' reunion a historic moment for Maharashtra," says Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 24, 2025 11:49:14 AM IST
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut said that former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and MNS chief Raj Thackeray would formally come together on Wednesday to announce the alliance. Calling it an emotional and politically important moment, Raut said ... read..


Jitendra Singh lauds ISRO after successful LVM3-M6 BlueBird Block-2 launch
New Delhi | December 24, 2025 11:49:12 AM IST
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Wednesday congratulated the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) following the successful launch of the LVM3-M6 mission carrying the BlueBird Block-2 satellite. ... read..


"Proud Moment": Leaders hail ISRO's BlueBird Block-2 mission success
New Delhi | December 24, 2025 11:49:10 AM IST
The successful launch of ISRO's BlueBird Block-2 mission on Wednesday has drawn praise from senior leaders, lauding the achievement as a significant milestone in India's space journey and a testament to the country's growing global standing in advanced sp ... read..


Locals take precautions against the biting winter Chill as freezing winds sweep through Srinagar
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 24, 2025 11:49:02 AM IST
The biting cold wave continues to tighten its grip on Srinagar, forcing locals to reach for their heaviest woollens to brave the falling temperatures. As temperatures remain low, the city has become a chilly landscape, with residents taking every precauti ... read..


"Tamils shall not bow their heads": MK Stalin sends clear message as he hails Periyar's legacy
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 24, 2025 11:48:57 AM IST
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday paid tribute to social reformer Periyar E V Ramasamy, on the occasion of his 52nd death anniversary, describing him as a towering figure who instilled self-respect, rational thought and equality among the p ... read..


"Entire country is proud of you": Mallikarjun Kharge hails ISRO's BlueBird Block-2 mission success
New Delhi | December 24, 2025 11:19:08 AM IST
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday congratulated the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on the successful launch of LVM3-M6, which placed the BlueBird Block-2 satellite into its intended orbit, describing it as a landmark achievemen ... read..


Congress' Supriya Shrinate hails Court decision to continue Akhlaq lynching trial
New Delhi | December 24, 2025 11:19:04 AM IST
Congress leader Supriya Shrinate said that the 2015 lynching of Akhlaq by a mob was compounded by the Uttar Pradesh government's attempt to withdraw the case. ... read..


Arunachal Pradesh Governor chairs high-level security review meeting in Itanagar
Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh) | December 24, 2025 11:19:03 AM IST
Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt. General KT Parnaik (Retd.), chaired a high-level security review meeting at Lok Bhavan, Itanagar on December 23. ... read..


"Improves our confidence for Gaganyaan mission": ISRO Chairman after BlueBird Block-2 mission success
Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh) | December 24, 2025 11:19:01 AM IST
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman V Narayanan on Wednesday emphasised that the successful launch of the BlueBird Block-2 satellite significantly boosts India's confidence for the forthcoming Gaganyaan mission. ... read..


Kerala: Sabarimala Temple shines during the grand Karpoorazhi festival
Pathanamthitta (Kerala) | December 24, 2025 11:18:58 AM IST
A grand and colourful spiritual parade lit up the Sabarimala temple on Tuesday evening, as devotees gathered to witness the traditional Karpoorazhi festival. The event, held during the pilgrimage season, showcased the shrine's rich cultural heritage throu ... read..


Haryana: Five killed in Jhajjar road accident after car-truck collision
Jhajjar (Haryana) | December 24, 2025 10:49:21 AM IST
Five people were killed after a collision between a car and a truck on Rewari Road in Jhajjar on Wednesday. ... read..


Central Bureau of Investigation files new corruption case against former Enforcement Directorate official
Chandigarh | December 24, 2025 10:49:19 AM IST
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in Chandigarh has filed a new corruption case against a former Enforcement Directorate (ED) official. Vishal Deep, an Assistant Director, and his brother, Vikas Deep, are accused of accumulating wealth that far ex ... read..


Jairam Ramesh accuses Centre of misleading public on Aravallis, questions redefinition
New Delhi | December 24, 2025 10:49:16 AM IST
Senior Congress leader and former Union Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday stepped up his attack on the Modi government over the Aravalli Hills, accusing the Centre of "misleading the public" and pushing through a "fatally flawed" redefinition ... read..


UP: Dozens of monkey deaths reported in Sambhal, DM forms team
Sambhal (Uttar Pradesh) | December 24, 2025 10:49:14 AM IST
Taking cognisance of the death of dozens of monkeys under mysterious circumstances in the Ata village in the Sambhal District of Uttar Pradesh, the District Magistrate had formed a joint team of the Forest Department and the Animal Husbandry Department an ... read..


"Proud milestone in India's space journey": PM Modi hails launch of BlueBird Block-2 satellite
New Delhi | December 24, 2025 10:49:09 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the successful launch of LVM3-M6, which placed the BlueBird Block-2 satellite into its intended orbit. He called it a significant stride in India's space journey. ... read..


Delhi HC pulls up ED over NBWs during probe, sets aside warrants against UK-based businessman
New Delhi | December 24, 2025 10:49:02 AM IST
The Delhi High Court has held that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) cannot seek non-bailable warrants (NBWs) during investigation unless the strict conditions laid down in law are fully met, setting aside the warrants issued against UK-based businessman S ... read..


Manikrao Kokate undergoes successful angioplasty, recovering in ICU: Lilavati Hospital
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 24, 2025 10:19:01 AM IST
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader and former Maharashtra minister Manikrao Kokate is recuperating well after undergoing a successful coronary angioplasty at Lilavati Hospital, according to doctors treating him. ... read..


"Heaviest satellite ever lifted from Indian soil using an Indian launcher": ISRO Chairman after launch of BlueBird Block-2 satellite
Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh) | December 24, 2025 10:18:56 AM IST
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman V Narayanan on Wednesday hailed the successful launch of the BlueBird Block-2 communication satellite, calling it the "heaviest satellite ever lifted from Indian soil using an Indian launcher." ... read..


Countries including Bhutan, Morocco express interest in IIT overseas campuses
By Vishu Adhana

New Delhi | December 24, 2025 10:18:54 AM IST
Several countries, including Bhutan and Morocco, have expressed interest in hosting overseas campuses of the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), but the government has yet to make a decision, sources told ANI. ... read..


Rajeev Chandrashekhar alleges sacrilege at Sabarimala, calls for CBI probe
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | December 24, 2025 10:18:52 AM IST
Kerala BJP President, Rajeev Chandrashekhar on Wednesday, expressed deep anguish over the unfolding Sabarimala gold controversy, describing the developments as "far more disturbing than what we first knew." ... read..


ISRO successfully launches BlueBird Block-2 satellite from Sriharikota
New Delhi | December 24, 2025 9:49:00 AM IST
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the BlueBird Block-2 communication satellite of the United States' AST SpaceMobile on Wednesday. The satelite was successfully placed in Orbit and the mission was declared a success. ... read..


Bengaluru: Cops review security arrangements ahead of New Year celebrations
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | December 24, 2025 9:48:55 AM IST
With New Year's Eve festivities approaching, the Karnataka police have intensified the security measures to ensure public safety. ... read..


Toxic smog blankets Delhi as air quality continues to be 'very poor'
New Delhi | December 24, 2025 9:48:53 AM IST
Visuals from around the city show a layer of toxic smog blanketing Delhi as the average Air Quality Index (AQI) reading stood at 373, placing the figure in the 'very poor' category. ... read..


UP: 'Operation Torch' continues in Varanasi to identify illegal immigrants
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | December 24, 2025 9:19:08 AM IST
UP Police continued 'Operation Torch' in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, on Tuesday. ACP Vidush Saxena shared that this operation is being conducted to identify the non-natives and their origins. ... read..


Sriharikota: School Students excited to witness ISRO's LVM3 M6 launch
Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh) | December 24, 2025 9:19:06 AM IST
School students arrived at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre to witness the launch of ISRO's LVM3 M6 mission, which will carry the BlueBird Block-2 satellite into orbit as part of a commercial deal with US-based AST SpaceMobile. ... read..


Giriraj Singh targets Mamata over Bangladesh unrest, blames Bengal CM for not arresting Humayun Kabir
Patna (Bihar) | December 24, 2025 9:19:03 AM IST
Union Minister Giriraj Singh has launched a sharp attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, linking the recent unrest in Bangladesh with alleged appeasement politics in West Bengal and escalating his rhetoric ahead of the 2026 Assembly electio ... read..


Uttarakhand: BJP slams Congress for raking up Ankita murder case, failing to provide evidence of "VIP"
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | December 24, 2025 9:19:01 AM IST
BJP State President and Rajya Sabha MP Mahendra Bhatt launched an attack on Congress, which kept raising the issue of a so-called "VIP" in the Ankita murder case, but backed out when asked to present evidence at the appropriate time. He stated that if Con ... read..


"Someone spread misinformation..": DGP on Assam violence
Guwahati (Assam) | December 24, 2025 8:48:55 AM IST
Assam DGP Harmeet Singh said that violence cannot be the means to achieve something in reference to the ongoing conflict in the districts of Karbi Anglong and West Karbi Anglong of the state on Tuesday. ... read..


"Anti-India campaign is being emanated in Bangladesh": J-K LoP Sunil Sharma
Doda (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 24, 2025 8:48:52 AM IST
Jammu and Kashmir Leader of Opposition (LoP) and BJP leader Sunil Sharma expressed concern over what he described as an anti-India campaign emerging from Bangladesh. ... read..


Toxic smog, dense fog grips parts of north India; Delhi invokes GRAP-IV
New Delhi | December 24, 2025 8:48:50 AM IST
A thick layer of toxic smog engulfed parts of the national capital on Wednesday, with visuals emerging from the ITO area amid worsening air quality. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has invoked all actions under GRAP Stage-IV in Delhi-NCR. ... read..


13 sentenced to life imprisonment for double murder in Samsherganj: West Bengal Police
New Delhi | December 24, 2025 8:48:49 AM IST
A West Bengal court on Tuesday sentenced 13 people to life imprisonment in connection with the brutal mob lynching of a father and son in Samsherganj, marking a significant conviction under India's new criminal laws. The verdict comes nine months after th ... read..


"BJP has completely disincentivised manufacturing in India": Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi | December 24, 2025 8:48:44 AM IST
The Congress party on Tuesday shared a video of leader Rahul Gandhi from his visit to a BMW factory in Germany, where he reflected on the global transition in mobility, India's manufacturing potential, and the need for a new growth model focused on produc ... read..


Union Minister Bhupender Yadav reviews development schemes at DISHA meeting in Kotputli-Behror
Kotputli (Rajasthan) | December 24, 2025 8:48:42 AM IST
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav chaired a meeting of the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) in the newly formed Kotputli-Behror district on December 23. ... read..


ISRO to launch communication satellite BlueBird Block-2 shortly
Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh) | December 24, 2025 8:48:37 AM IST
The Indian Space Research Organisation is set to launch the BlueBird Block-2 communication satellite of the United States' AST SpaceMobile today, scheduled at 08:55:30 AM IST, according to the ISRO. ... read..


Assam: Mobile internet suspended in two districts
Guwahati (Assam) | December 24, 2025 8:19:01 AM IST
Following a serious law and order situation that arose in Assam's Karbi Anglong and West Karbi Anglong districts, the Assam government on Tuesday has ordered the suspension of internet and mobile data services in both districts with immediate effect. ... read..


Camera-obsessed LG, ignored by his own BJP govt, has resorted to 'letter nautanki' just to stay relevant in media: AAP
New Delhi | December 24, 2025 8:18:56 AM IST
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday hit back at Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) V K Saxena for writing a letter on pollution to former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, declaring it a case of political distraction amid a worsening environmental crisis, the ... read..


KGMU suspends accused doctor, FIR filed over alleged forced religious conversion
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 24, 2025 8:18:55 AM IST
King George's Medical University (KGMU) spokesperson KK Singh has said that strict action has been taken against the doctor accused in a case involving serious allegations, including misconduct and an alleged forced religious conversion, with authorities ... read..


Major infrastructure projects to enhance road capacity in South Delhi approved
New Delhi | December 24, 2025 8:18:51 AM IST
In a significant push to strengthen South Delhi's infrastructure, the Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC) has cleared three long-pending and critical projects: the Modi Mill Flyover, Savitri Cinema Flyover, and the MB Road Storm Water Drain project. Toget ... read..


Chennai: Former AIADMK leader Sasikala offers prayer at church, celebrates Christmas with elderly
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 24, 2025 6:49:01 AM IST
Ahead of Christmas celebrations, former AIADMK leader VK Sasikala on Tuesday visited the 'Shrine of Our Lady of Good Health' church located on Halls Road, Kilpauk in Chennai to offer prayers. ... read..


"Whether Shiv Sena UBT, MNS form alliance or not is their personal decision": BJP's Ram Kadam
Politics | December 24, 2025 6:48:59 AM IST
Amid speculation around a possible Shiv Sena (UBT)-MNS tie-up, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Ram Kadam on Tuesday said that the decision was an internal matter of the two parties and claimed that both parties will settle for such "low figures that no one ... read..


Delhi Cabinet nod for major environmental push, says Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa
New Delhi | December 24, 2025 6:18:50 AM IST
The Delhi Cabinet, under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, on Tuesday approved a series of major decisions aimed at strengthening the capital's fight against pollution and improving environmental governance, according to a press release. ... read..


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