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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..

Unnao victim and her family meets Rahul Gandhi; seek relocation to Congress-ruled state, legal assistance to challenge Sengar's bail

New Delhi | December 25, 2025 2:48:49 AM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi met Unnao victim and her family, who have been protesting against the court granting bail to former MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar, and assured the family that they would do everything within their capacity to ensure justice, securi ... read..

Thackeray brothers unite ahead of BMC polls; BJP questions political relevance of UBT Sena-MNS alliance

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 24, 2025 11:49:08 PM IST

The political reunion of the Thackeray brothers, who had been estranged for years, ahead of the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls, has evoked strong reactions in the political sphere. ... read..

BJD leader questions Odisha govt over purchase of '51 Mahindra Thar Jeeps'

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), | December 24, 2025 11:49:06 PM IST

BJD leader Lekha Samantsinghar on Wednesday raised concerns over the Odisha government's purchase of "51 Mahindra Thar Jeeps" at allegedly exorbitant rates, along with costly remodifications, terming it a possible act of corruption and mismanagement.Speak ... read..

"Dialogue is the soul of democracy, and the House is its most vital forum," Speaker Vijender Gupta

New Delhi | December 24, 2025 11:49:02 PM IST

"You have come to a place that is often described as the temple of democracy. In a democratic system, the people are supreme, and it is through dialogue, debate and discussion in the House that governance truly takes shape," said the Speaker of the Delhi ... read..

"Shed tears on Gaza, not a word on Bangladesh...": Yogi Adityanath accuses opposition of appeasement politics

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 24, 2025 11:19:08 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the Opposition in the State Assembly, accusing them of "selective outrage" and appeasement politics while referring to the killing of a youth in Bangladesh. ... read..

JP Nadda addresses inaugural advancing public health outcomes forum 2025, says India's public health journey has entered decisive phase

New Delhi | December 24, 2025 11:19:06 PM IST

Union Minister J. P. Nadda on Wednesday addressed the inaugural Advancing Public Health Outcomes Forum 2025 in New Delhi, underscoring that India's public-health journey has entered a decisive and results-oriented phase, driven by strong science, effectiv ... read..

Christmas Eve prayers held at Christ Church Shimla; worshippers, tourists gather for evening service

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | December 24, 2025 11:19:04 PM IST

The Christ Church in the north Indian hill town of Shimla held a special Christmas Eve prayer service on Wednesday evening, drawing large numbers of local residents as well as domestic and foreign tourists who gathered to mark the occasion with devotion a ... read..

"Mahajhoothi alliance" views politics as means to grab power: Shiv Sena UBT MP Priyanka Chaturvedi

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 24, 2025 11:18:59 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Wednesday described the Bharatiya Janata Party-led (BJP) Mahayuti alliance as "Mahajhoothi", accusing them of viewing politics merely as a means to grab power. ... read..

Andhra Pradesh: VHP, Bajrang Dal hold protest in Vijayawada against mob lynching of Hindu youth in Bangladesh

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) | December 24, 2025 10:48:49 PM IST

Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal held a bike rally on Wednesday in Vijayawada against the mob lynching of Hindu youth Dipu Chandra Das in Bangladesh. ... read..

IGMC Shimla senior resident terminated after inquiry holds doctor, patient guilty of misconduct

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | December 24, 2025 10:48:40 PM IST

The Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER), Himachal Pradesh, has terminated the services of a senior resident doctor at Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC) and Hospital, Shimla, following an inquiry into a scuffle between the doctor and a ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami extends his greetings to people of state on eve of Christmas

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | December 24, 2025 10:48:38 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami extended his greetings to the people of the state, especially members of the Christian community, on the eve of Christmas on Wednesday. In his message, the Chief Minister said that the festival of Christmas c ... read..

MCD Standing Committee directs officials to prepare a detailed action report on illegally operating hotels, bars and restaurants

New Delhi | December 24, 2025 10:48:37 PM IST

A meeting of the Standing Committee was held today under the chairpersonship of Satya Sharma, in which detailed discussions were held on important issues such as pollution control, the problem of stray animals, transfer of teachers, recognition of private ... read..

PM Narendra Modi hails Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla's initiative to promote regional languages

New Delhi | December 24, 2025 10:19:10 PM IST

In an important move to honour India's cultural diversity and linguistic heritage, the sixth session (winter session) of the 18th Lok Sabha witnessed the glory of India's regional languages when members extensively used the simultaneous interpretation ser ... read..

"Aravallis being sold": Jairam Ramesh criticises Centre's claim of protecting world's oldest geological formations

New Delhi | December 24, 2025 10:19:08 PM IST

Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday criticised the Centre over its claims that it will protect Aravallis from illegal mining, and said that it was a "bogus attempt at damage control". ... read..

Atal Bihari Vajpayee earned respect through deeds, not power: Rajnath Singh

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 24, 2025 10:19:06 PM IST

On the eve of Atal Bihari Vajpayee's 101st birth anniversary, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh described him as a leader who earned respect not because of power or position but due to his deeds, character and lifelong commitment to values. ... read..

Funds must be released to Panchayats within one month: BJP's Bandi Sanjay Kumar demands from Telangana state govt

Karimnagar (Telangana) | December 24, 2025 10:19:03 PM IST

Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Bandi Sanjay Kumar, demanded that the Telangana Government release funds to all Gram Panchayats across the state within the next one month. Failing this, he warned that a parade would be organised in Hyderabad alo ... read..

Samir Modi moves Delhi HC against stay on registration of extortion FIR on victim

New Delhi | December 24, 2025 10:19:01 PM IST

Businessman Samir Modi has moved the Delhi High Court against a stay on the registration of an FIR against the woman who had levelled rape allegations against him. ... read..

Gem-studded gold artwork of Lord Ram from Karnataka arrives at Ayodhya Ram Mandir

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | December 24, 2025 9:49:16 PM IST

A gem-studded gold-base artwork of Lord Shri Ram, brought from Karnataka, arrived at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple complex in Ayodhya on Wednesday. ... read..

Himachal: 9-day winter carnival begins in Shimla; CM Sukhu welcomes tourists

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | December 24, 2025 9:49:13 PM IST

A nine-day Winter Carnival began in Shimla on Wednesday, during the Christmas and New Year festive season, with Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu formally inaugurating the event by flagging off a cultural parade and administering a pl ... read..

"Nothing will remain of this Mahavinash Aghadi": Shaina NC on UBT Sena-MNS alliance ahead of BMC polls

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 24, 2025 9:49:11 PM IST

Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC on Wednesday expressed confidence that the Mahayuti will emerge victorious and that nothing will remain of the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA). ... read..

"Bangladesh becoming hub of anti-India activities... we must speak firmly regarding security of Hindu people there": Congress leader Imran Masood

New Delhi | December 24, 2025 9:49:03 PM IST

Congress leader Imran Masood has said that Bangladesh is becoming a hub of anti-India activities and this would create problems in the coming days if it is not checked. ... read..

"Continued commitment to justice and accountability", says Pawan Khera as Unnao rape victim meets Sonia and Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi | December 24, 2025 9:49:01 PM IST

Congress leader Pawan Khera on Wednesday said that the meeting between the Unnao rape case victim and senior Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi underscored the party's "continued commitment to justice and accountability." ... read..

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel hears grievances, orders swift redressal at December SWAGAT

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | December 24, 2025 9:18:48 PM IST

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel personally heard the representations of citizens who came forward during the December 2025 State SWAGAT and issued instructions to the concerned departments for their appropriate redressal. In this context, he also f ... read..

"Just as a drowning man clings to a straw..." Maharashtra Minister's dig at Thackeray brothers

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 24, 2025 9:18:47 PM IST

Maharashtra Social Justice Minister Sanjay Shirsat on Wednesday said that the alliance between the Thackeray brothers was out of "helplessness" since Congress and Sharad Pawar's party were not ready to join hands with them ahead of the upcoming Brihanmumb ... read..

Gujarat crosses 5 lakh rooftop solar installations, achieves 1,879 MW capacity; success stories to shine at VGRC Rajkot

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | December 24, 2025 9:18:45 PM IST

Gujarat has achieved a historic milestone in renewable energy by installing over 5 lakh rooftop solar systems, delivering an aggregate installed capacity of 1,879 megawatts. This landmark achievement under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojna, launched by ... read..

Congress has forgotten Mahatma Gandhi: Deve Gowda slams oppn for protest over replacing of MGNREGA

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | December 24, 2025 9:18:43 PM IST

Former Prime Minister and Janata Dal (Secular) founder HD Deve Gowda on Wednesday criticised Congress for protesting against the replacement of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) with the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozga ... read..

"Complete work on 3,100 stadiums across Punjab at cost of Rs 1,350 crore by June 2026": CM Bhagwant Singh Mann directs officers

Chandigarh (Punjab) | December 24, 2025 8:48:40 PM IST

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday issued time-bound directives to revamp the state's sports infrastructure, directing officers to complete 3,100 stadiums by June 2026 at a total cost of Rs1,350 crore. ... read..

Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu launches Shimla 'Winter Carnival'

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | December 24, 2025 8:48:35 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday inaugurated the Shimla Winter Carnival organised by the Shimla Municipal Corporation at the historic Ridge in Shimla. ... read..

Himachal Pradesh: SAMDCOT seeks fair probe into IGMC Shimla doctor-patient incident amid viral videos

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | December 24, 2025 8:48:33 PM IST

The State Association of Medical and Dental College Teachers (SAMDCOT) on Wednesday expressed serious concern over a recent violent incident involving a doctor and a patient at Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC), Shimla, and urged the administration, me ... read..

Centre to track failed Class 10, 12 students from 2026; offer counselling, open-schooling route

By Vishu Adhana New Delhi | December 24, 2025 8:48:31 PM IST

The Ministry of Education will begin systematically tracking students who fail Class 10 and Class 12 examinations from 2026 and link them with the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) for re-admission, in an effort to mainstream out-of-school child ... read..

Delhi HC to hear plea seeking lower GST on Air Purifiers on Dec 26: Petitioner Kapil Madan

New Delhi | December 24, 2025 8:19:03 PM IST

Kapil Madan, the petitioner in a PIL related to air pollution, told the Delhi High Court that the plea seeks a reduction in GST on air purifiers from 18 per cent to 5 per cent. ... read..

Centre will protect entire Aravallis; no mining leases; protected zone to be expanded

New Delhi | December 24, 2025 8:18:57 PM IST

In a significant step towards conservation and protection of the entire Aravalli Range stretching from Delhi to Gujarat from illegal mining, the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has issued directions to the States for ... read..

Hundreds of women perform folk dance during winter carnival in Shimla, tourists cheer cultural spectacle

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | December 24, 2025 8:18:54 PM IST

Hundreds of women from various districts of Himachal Pradesh gathered to perform traditional folk dances during the ongoing Winter Carnival in Shimla on Wednesday, as large numbers of tourists thronged the state capital amid the Christmas and New Year fes ... read..

115 Atal Parisar to be inaugurated across Chhattisgarh on Atal Bihar Vajpayee's birth anniversary: Dy CM Arun Sao

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | December 24, 2025 8:18:52 PM IST

Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao on Wednesday briefed the media about the inauguration of 115 Atal Parisar across the state, marking the 101st birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on December 25. ... read..

"We must come together": Sanjay Raut urges Congress to join hands to defeat BJP

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 24, 2025 7:49:16 PM IST

As Thackeray brothers joined hands ahead of the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Wednesday said that Congress must also come together to defeat the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). ... read..

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