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"In the coming days, BJP will win in areas like Murshidabad": Suvendy Adhikari after PM Modi's virtual address in West Bengal
Nadia (West Bengal) | December 20, 2025 5:19:11 PM IST
Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the people of the state sent out a strong political message and reflected the BJP's growing confidence in Beng ... read..


"I won't travel to Delhi secretively": DK Shivakumar on renewed 'power sharing' speculations in Karnataka
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | December 20, 2025 5:19:07 PM IST
Amid renewed speculation about power sharing in Karnataka, state Deputy CM DK Shivakumar has reiterated that he will travel to New Delhi once the Congress party high command calls him, along with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. ... read..


"From one statesman to another": Assam CM Sarma as PM Modi unveils Gopinath Bardoloi statue
Guwahati (Assam) | December 20, 2025 5:19:06 PM IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday termed the unveiling of a statue of Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a moment of immense pride for the state. ... read..


"Wherever it happens, to whomever it happens, we should condemn it": SP's Abu Azmi on lynching of Hindu youth in Bangladesh
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 20, 2025 5:18:55 PM IST
Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi on Saturday condemned the lynching of a Hindu youth in Bangladesh, stressing that if someone does something wrong to anyone, they should be punished severely. ... read..


Goa club fire: Police initiates process for issuance of blue corner notice against co-owner who fled to UK
Panaji (Goa) | December 20, 2025 5:18:52 PM IST
Goa Police has initiated the process for issuance of an INTERPOL Blue Corner Notice against UK national Surinder Kumar Khosla, an accused in the nightclub fire incident that claimed the lives of 25 people, officials said on Saturday. ... read..


"Like Brahmaputra, stream of development flowing uninterruptedly under double-engine government": PM Modi in Assam
Guwahati (Assam) | December 20, 2025 5:18:50 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the New Terminal Building of Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport here and said that just as the Brahmaputra river flows continuously in Assam, the stream of development is flowing uninterr ... read..


SC to hold special vacation sitting on December 22 to hear urgent matters
New Delhi | December 20, 2025 5:18:46 PM IST
The Chief Justice of India, Surya Kant, has constituted a special vacation bench to hear urgent matters during the ongoing court vacation. ... read..


PM Modi inaugurates new terminal building at Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport in Guwahati
Guwahati (Assam) | December 20, 2025 4:49:05 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the new terminal building of the Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport in Guwahati, Assam. ... read..


Clean air, clear skies draw tourists to Himachal hills as AQI worsens in Delhi-NCR and neighbouring states
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | December 20, 2025 4:49:02 PM IST
As air quality continues to deteriorate across Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab, the hill towns of Himachal Pradesh are fast emerging as a preferred destination for tourists seeking clean air, clear skies and a healthier environment. ... read..


AgustaWestland chopper deal case: Delhi court orders release of Christian Michel James
New Delhi | December 20, 2025 4:48:58 PM IST
The Rouse Avenue court on Saturday ordered the release of Christian Michel James from custody in a money laundering case linked with the AgustaWestland chopper deal case. ... read..


"Modi govt ran bulldozer over MGNREGA, which proved to be lifeline for poor during COVID": Sonia Gandhi
New Delhi | December 20, 2025 4:48:55 PM IST
Following the passage of the VB-G RAM G Bill (Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin)) in the Parliament, Congress Party's Parliamentary Chairperson and Rajya Sabha MP Sonia Gandhi on Saturday accused the Centre of 'bulldozing' th ... read..


Uttarakhand government to install solar fencing, set up wildlife sterilisation and rehab centres: CM Pushkar Singh Dhami
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | December 20, 2025 4:18:55 PM IST
Taking serious note of the increasing incidents of human-wildlife conflict in Uttarakhand, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has announced several essential measures including the installation of solar fencing and sensor-based alert systems, the establis ... read..


"Their job is to oppose; why Congress has such an aversion to name of Lord Ram": Madhya Pradesh CM on VB-G-RAM-G Bill
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | December 20, 2025 4:18:42 PM IST
Stressing that the Opposition's work is to oppose, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Saturday targeted the Congress over the VB-G RAM G Bill (Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin)), questioning the party's aversion to ... read..


"Bulldozers should be used on all mafias": Samajwadi Party Akhilesh Yadav on cough syrup racket
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 20, 2025 3:48:36 PM IST
Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav, at a press conference on Saturday, addressed the Codeine syrup controversy, claiming that the racket originated from the Prime Minister's constituency. ... read..


"Godse-motivated action by the government:" Congress MP Shafi Parambil on VB-G-RAM-G Bill passage in Parliament
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | December 20, 2025 3:48:34 PM IST
Congress MP Shafi Parambil on Saturday slammed the BJP-led government over the passage of the VB-G-RAM-G bill in both houses of Parliament, calling it a "Godse-motivated action." ... read..


Uttarakhand to set up rescue centres for bears, wild animals: CM Pushkar Singh Dhami
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | December 20, 2025 3:19:02 PM IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday announced plans to establish rescue centres for bears and other wild animals in the state. ... read..


Odisha Police detains Youth Congress members while protesting over gang rape case, demands CM Majhi's resignation
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | December 20, 2025 3:19:01 PM IST
Odisha Police on Saturday detained members of Odisha Youth Congress who were staging a protest against the state government over the alleged gang rape of a minor girl in Bhubaneswar's Dhauli area on December 10. ... read..


Pushkar Singh Dhami attends a self-employment programme in Haridwar
Haridwar (Uttarakhand) | December 20, 2025 3:18:56 PM IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in the 'From Self-Employment to Employment' programme, which was held in Haridwar and inaugurated the Mushroom Village on Saturday. ... read..


RBI issues a compounding order for FEMA violations in the case of Janapriya Townships Private Limited.
New Delhi | December 20, 2025 3:18:54 PM IST
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a compounding order dated on 06.11.2025 u/s 15 of Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA), in the case of Janapriya Townships Private Limited, which has resulted into termination of investigation against the ... read..


"7.3 million voters struck off Gujarat rolls to avoid defeat," alleges AAP's Isudan Gadhvi
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | December 20, 2025 3:18:48 PM IST
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Gujarat State President Isudan Gadhvi, while speaking on the SIR issue, criticised the BJP government following the removal of 7,373,000 voters from the voter lists voters during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. Gadhvi s ... read..


Christian Michel James gets bail in Agusta Westland money laundering case, to stay in CBI custody
New Delhi | December 20, 2025 3:18:44 PM IST
The Rouse Avenue court on Saturday ordered to release Christian Michel James from custody in the alleged money laundering case linked with Augusta Westland chopper deal case. James will remain in custody in the CBI case. A similar bail application is pend ... read..


"Rahul Gandhi defaming India abroad, meeting anti-India forces": BJP's Gaurav Bhatia
New Delhi | December 20, 2025 3:19:06 PM IST
BJP leader Gaurav Bhatia on Saturday accused Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi of "defaming India" during his foreign visits, alleging that Gandhi meets with anti-India forces abroad and engages in activities against natio ... read..


"TMC is trying to garner Muslim votes": BJP leader Keya Ghosh on Madan Mitra's Lord Ram remarks
Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 20, 2025 2:48:55 PM IST
BJP Leader Keya Ghosh, on Friday, commented on Trinamool Congress MLA Madan Mitra's remarks that Lord Ram was a Muslim, not Hindu, saying that the Bharatiya Janata Party doesn't need to learn about Hinduism or Hindutva from him. ... read..


Telangana BJP President questions Congress's concern for Hindus in Bangladesh
General News | December 20, 2025 2:48:53 PM IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], December 20(ANI) Telangana BJP President N. Ramchander Rao expressed surprise over Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's recent comments regarding the mistreatment of Hindus in Bangladesh, calling it a rare shift for the Congress party. ... read..


Augusta Westland chopper case: Court seeks CBI's reply on Christian Michel James's plea for release from custody
New Delhi | December 20, 2025 2:48:52 PM IST
The Rouse Avenue court sought a reply from the CBI on the application of Christian Michel James. He has sought a release from custody. He claims that he has completed the maximum sentence and has been granted bail in CBI and ED cases. ... read..


Uttarakhand CM Dhami inaugurates food and mushroom processing plants in Haridwar
Haridwar (Uttarakhand) | December 20, 2025 2:48:50 PM IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, upon reaching Haridwar, gave a clear signal to provide a new momentum to the state's industrial and agriculture-based economy on Saturday. ... read..


IFSO unit of Delhi Police busts fake ASI recruitment scam, accused arrested
New Delhi | December 20, 2025 2:48:48 PM IST
In a major crackdown on cyber-enabled fraud, the IFSO Unit of Delhi Police has allegedly dismantled a sophisticated fake government recruitment racket that targeted hundreds of job aspirants by impersonating the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Minis ... read..


"SP sheltering mafia": UP Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar on Yogi Adityanath's statement on codeine cough syrup trafficking case
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 20, 2025 2:48:47 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar, reacting to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's statement that every mafia has links with the Samajwadi Party, and slammed the party on Saturday. ... read..


NCP-SCP MP Supriya Sule opposes VB-G-RAM-G Bill, says govt wrong to remove Mahatma Gandhi's name
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 20, 2025 2:48:43 PM IST
NCP-SCP MP Supriya Sule on Saturday strongly opposed the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G-RAM-G) Bill passed in Parliament, alleging that the central government has done something "very wrong" by removing Mahatma Gand ... read..


"Have to get rid of Jungle Raaj in West Bengal": PM Modi targets TMC in Ranaghat address
Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 20, 2025 2:48:42 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that "West Bengal must also be freed from jungle raj," as he addressed a public gathering at Taherpur Netaji Park in Ranaghat via video conferencing after poor visibility prevented his helicopter from landing ... read..


"SIR needed to remove double and dead voters... EC ensuring fair polls": Union Minister L Murugan
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 20, 2025 2:48:40 PM IST
Union Minister L Murugan on Saturday backed the need for Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, saying it is essential to ensure free, fair and transparent elections by removing duplicate and invalid entries from voter lists. ... read..


Eggs safe for consumption; cancer risk claims unfounded: FSSAI
New Delhi | December 20, 2025 2:48:39 PM IST
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) categorically stated on Saturday that eggs available in the country are safe for human consumption and that recent claims linking eggs to cancer risk are misleading, scientifically unsupported and c ... read..


Assam: Seven elephants killed in train accident, CM orders probe
Guwahati (Assam) | December 20, 2025 2:48:37 PM IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday expressed deep sorrow over the death of seven elephants--three adults and four calves--in a tragic train collision earlier in the day. ... read..


Congress MP Sasikanth Senthil criticises VB-G-RAM-G Bill, calls it an Insult to rural labourers
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | December 20, 2025 2:18:35 PM IST
Congress MP Sasikanth Senthil on Saturday criticised the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill passed in Parliament, alleging that the move undermines the dignity of rural agricultural labourers. ... read..


"Should be called TRUMP Act:" Jairam Ramesh alleges removal of key provisions of 2010 Nuke bill from SHANTI bill
New Delhi | December 20, 2025 2:18:28 PM IST
Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Saturday alleged that the removal of key provisions of the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010 under the SHANTI Bill was aimed at restoring relations with US President Donald Trump and took a swipe at the legislation, ... read..


Union Minister Giriraj Singh emphasises research and innovation in Textile sector at TRAs meeting
Politics | December 20, 2025 1:48:55 PM IST
New Delhi [India], December 20 (ANI) The first Coordination Committee meeting of Textile Research Associations (TRAs) was held on Saturday for nine research institutes working under the textile department. ... read..


Telangana: Congress protests VB-G RAM G Bill at Mahatma Gandhi Statue, Secunderabad
Secunderabad (Telangana) | December 20, 2025 1:48:54 PM IST
The Telangana Congress party on Saturday staged a protest in front of the Mahatma Gandhi Statue on M.G. Road, Secunderabad, condemning the VB-G RAM G Bill 2025, which Parliament recently passed. ... read..


Congess MP Shashi Tharoor questions Bangladesh over the mob lynching of Hindu man Dipu Chandra Das
General News | December 20, 2025 1:48:52 PM IST
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, on Saturday, raised his voice against the mob lynching of a Hindu man, named Dipu Chandra Das, in Bangladesh over alleged blasphemy. ... read..


PM Modi to address Ranaghat event virtually after poor visibility disrupts travel plans
Ranaghat (West Bengal) | December 20, 2025 1:48:50 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday will address a public gathering at Taherpur Netaji Park in Ranaghat via video conferencing after poor visibility prevented his helicopter from landing at the Taherpur helipad near the event venue, forcing it to ret ... read..


Strict directives from UP CM on Lekhpal recruitment process, Revenue Council issues order
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 20, 2025 1:19:01 PM IST
Following strict directives from Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath regarding the selection process for Lekhpal recruitment, the Revenue Council has issued an order here on Saturday. ... read..


Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann announces Sikh Martyrdom Week, honours Guru Gobind Singh Ji's sacrifices
Chandigarh (Punjab) | December 20, 2025 1:18:58 PM IST
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday announced the beginning of the Martyrdom Week in Sikh history, starting from 06 Poh, and paid tribute to Guru Gobind Singh Ji and his family. ... read..


After arrest of CPM member in Sabrimala case, CPM's Pathanamthitta unit asks state leadership for direction
Kochi (Kerala) | December 20, 2025 1:18:56 PM IST
Following the arrest of CPM district committee member A. Padmakumar in the Sabarimala gold smuggling case, CPM Pathanamthitta District Secretary Raju Abraham said on Saturday that the CPM State Committee is the authority that must provide the direction to ... read..


"Soil of Bengal is not fertile for the divisive politics of the BJP," TMC's Tanmoy Ghosh hits out at PM Modi
Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 20, 2025 1:18:54 PM IST
Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Tanmoy Ghosh expressed confidence that the Prime Minister's visit to West Bengal today would not alter the state's political landscape, asserting that "the soil of Bengal is not fertile for the divisive politics of the Bhar ... read..


"They wanted to change Gandhi's name, kill scheme": Karnataka DyCM DK Shivakumar on VB-G-RAM-G Bill
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | December 20, 2025 1:18:50 PM IST
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday vowed to launch a big movement in the state against the VB-G-RAM-G Bill passed in Parliament, alleging that the Centre aimed to change Mahatma Gandhi's name and wanted to kill the Mahatma Gandhi Na ... read..


Two more absconders arrested by NIA in Maharashtra's Dinesh Pusu Gawade murder case
New Delhi | December 20, 2025 1:18:44 PM IST
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested two more absconders in Maharashtra's Dinesh Pusu Gawade murder case. The wanted accused, both members of the banned CPI (Maoist) terrorist organisation, have been identified as Raghu alias Pratap alias ... read..


Nagpur Solar Panel Tragedy: Water tank collapse kills six workers from Bihar, CM expresses deep condolences
Nagpur (Maharashtra) | December 20, 2025 1:18:42 PM IST
A major accident occurred on Friday at a solar panel manufacturing factory in Nagpur when a water tank collapsed. The tragic incident claimed the lives of six workers from Bihar. ... read..


Gaurav Gogoi condemns elephants' death in Assam, raises alarm of growing challenge of human-animal conflict
New Delhi | December 20, 2025 1:18:39 PM IST
Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi has expressed serious concern over the deaths of eight elephants in Assam after a collision with the Rajdhani Express, highlighting the escalating human-animal conflict in the state. ... read..


"Regular train service will resume soon": N.F. Railway CPRO Kapinjal Kishore Sharma says on Rajdhani collision
Maligaon (Assam) | December 20, 2025 12:49:38 PM IST
Northeast Frontier Railway Chief Public Relations Officer, Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, expressed his grief on the recent Sairang - New Delhi Rajdhani Express collision with a herd of elephants, which killed seven and assured prompt restoration. ... read..


"Govt is running away from discussions, doesn't even want to listen" Sukhdeo Bhagat hits out at Centre on pollution
New Delhi | December 20, 2025 12:49:34 PM IST
Congress MP Sukhdeo Bhagat criticised the central government over air pollution, stating that the problem extends beyond Delhi to all major cities. He accused the Centre of avoiding parliamentary discussion on the issue, alleging that it is "shirking resp ... read..


Union Minister Giriraj Singh attends first Coordination Committee meeting of Textile Research Associations
New Delhi | December 20, 2025 12:49:32 PM IST
Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh on Saturday attended the first Coordination Committee meeting of Textile Research Associations at Vigyan Bhawan here. ... read..


"Over 1 lakh EVs registered since BJP took charge, AAP slowed pollution control": Delhi Health Minister
New Delhi | December 20, 2025 12:49:29 PM IST
Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh on Saturday criticised the previous AAP government for the slow adoption of electric vehicles in the city, while highlighting that over one lakh Electric Vehicles (EVs) have been registered since the BJP government ... read..


Delhi Police denies receiving complaint over alleged Ankit Dewan assault at Delhi Airport Terminal 1
New Delhi | December 20, 2025 12:49:24 PM IST
Delhi Police on Saturday denied receiving any complaint regarding the alleged assault of Ankit Dewan by an Air India Express pilot at Delhi airport Terminal 1, stating that no such matter has been reported to the police station either by Dewan or by the a ... read..


"Unwavering dedication reflects the highest traditions of service," PM Modi extends greetings to SSB on Raising Day
New Delhi | December 20, 2025 12:49:22 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings to all personnel of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) on the occasion of its Raising Day on Saturday. ... read..


Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai expresses concern over violence against Hindus in Bangladesh
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | December 20, 2025 12:49:17 PM IST
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has expressed concern over rising violence against religious minorities in Bangladesh following the murder of Hindu youth Deepu Chandra Das. Calling the situation distressing, the CM said such incidents against H ... read..


Lakhpati Didi and Namo Drone Didi schemes make women self-reliant in Gujarat
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | December 20, 2025 12:49:13 PM IST
With a steadfast commitment to empowering citizens through good governance, the state government has remained consistently proactive, launching multiple initiatives to ensure that development reaches even the remotest areas and to strengthen women's parti ... read..


"Don't support drug lords, protect stray cattle": Navjot Kaur Sidhu appeals to Punjab CM, legal fraternity
Chandigarh (Punjab), | December 20, 2025 12:18:58 PM IST
Navjot Kaur Sidhu, who has been recently suspended by Congress on Saturday appealed to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, retired judges, and legal professionals to refrain from taking up cases on behalf of drug lords and land grabbers, emphasising the ... read..


BJP's Ram Kadam defends Kokate's resignation; says opposition has no right to question
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 20, 2025 12:18:56 PM IST
BJP leader Ram Kadam on Saturday commented on the resignation of NCP leader Manikrao Kokate, saying the present government acted promptly in seeking his resignation. ... read..


Delhi CM Rekha Gupta offers prayers at Shri Salasar Balaji temple in Rajasthan's Churu
Jaipur (Rajasthan) | December 20, 2025 12:18:53 PM IST
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday offered prayers at the renowned Shri Salasar Balaji temple in Rajasthan's Churu district. ... read..


'DMK opposed SIR from beginning as deleted voters belong to ruling party': TN BJP Chief Nainar Nagenthran
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 20, 2025 12:18:50 PM IST
Tamil Nadu BJP chief Nainar Nagenthran on Saturday said the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has opposed the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls from the very beginning because a large number of voters deleted during the exercise belonged t ... read..


GI-Tagged Indi Lime from Karnataka enters Oman market with its first export shipment
New Delhi | December 20, 2025 11:49:04 AM IST
In a significant boost to India's agricultural exports, three metric tonnes (MTs) of GI-tagged Indi Lime from Vijayapura district of Karnataka were exported to Oman on 19 December 2025, marking the entry of this unique citrus fruit into another global mar ... read..


"Confident of winning maximum seats," says Goa CM Pramod Sawant after casting vote in Zilla Panchayat polls
Cotombi (Goa) | December 20, 2025 11:49:02 AM IST
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Saturday cast his vote for the Zilla Panchayat elections at Cotombi, Goa, as polling began across the state amid what he described as strong public enthusiasm. ... read..


Uttar Pradesh: JP Nadda arrives in Lucknow to attend 21st Convocation of King George's Medical University
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 20, 2025 11:48:57 AM IST
Union Health Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party National President J P Nadda arrived in Lucknow on Saturday, where senior party leaders and workers at the airport warmly received him. ... read..


66 arrival and departure flights cancelled at Delhi Airport
New Delhi | December 20, 2025 11:48:49 AM IST
In the wake of low visibility caused by dense fog, 66 arrival and departure flights got cancelled at Indira Gandhi International Airport on Saturday. ... read..


Uttar Pradesh: Fog engulfs various cities, temperature dips to 9C
General News | December 20, 2025 11:48:46 AM IST
The northern state of Uttar Pradesh witnessed dense fog on Saturday morning, with temperatures dipping as low as 9C in various cities. ... read..


Maharashtra: Polling underway for Washim Municipal Council elections
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 20, 2025 11:48:44 AM IST
Polling commenced on Saturday in Washim for the election of 32 Municipal Councillors and the Municipal President of the Washim Municipal Council. ... read..


Delhi court says protest turned "unruly", frames charges against Congress leader Alka Lamba for obstructing police, violating prohibitory orders
New Delhi | December 20, 2025 11:19:01 AM IST
Observing that the accused was "clearly seen pushing police officials, jumping barricades and instigating protesters to breach prohibitory orders," a Delhi court on Thursday framed criminal charges against Congress leader Alka Lamba in connection with a p ... read..


Haryana Police conducts raids on 900+ locations, arrests 156 criminals under operation Hotspot Domination
Chandigarh | December 20, 2025 11:18:53 AM IST
Haryana Police on Friday conducted simultaneous raids at over 900 locations as part of the ongoing statewide campaign against crime and criminals, 'Operation Hotspot Domination'. ... read..


Janata Darshan: Yogi Adityanath listens to grievances from 250 people, orders action against fraudsters
Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) | December 20, 2025 11:18:51 AM IST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday held a 'Janata Darshan' at the Gorakhnath Temple premises, where he personally heard grievances from around 250 people from different districts of the state and directed officials to take strict act ... read..


Assam Tragedy: Rajdhani Express derails after hitting elephants, killing 7
Maligaon (Assam) | December 20, 2025 11:18:48 AM IST
In the wee hours of Saturday, an unfortunate incident took place in the Jamunamukh - Kampur section under Lumding Division of N.F. railway in which the Train no. 20507 DN Sairang - New Delhi Rajdhani Express dashed with elephants, resulting in derailment ... read..


Bengal: Leopard captured from tea garden in Darjeeling's Naxalbari
Naxalbari (West Bengal) | December 20, 2025 11:18:45 AM IST
A leopard has been captured from the Jabra Division tea garden in the Naxalbari area of Darjeeling district, following complaints from local residents about losses of cattle. ... read..


WB: People gather at Taherpur Netaji Park, wave flags ahead of PM Modi's visit to Ranaghat
Ranaghat (West Bengal) | December 20, 2025 10:49:24 AM IST
People have gathered at Taherpur Netaji Park in Ranaghat, Nadia, waving national flags and chanting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's name, ahead of his public address and the inauguration of multiple development projects worth ?3,200 crore on Saturday. ... read..


PM Modi to inaugurate new terminal building at Gopinath Bordoloi Airport in Guwahati today
New Delhi | December 20, 2025 10:49:22 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the new terminal building of Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati, Assam, today. ... read..


JMM MP Mahua Maji, Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh criticise VB-G RAM-G Bill
Politics | December 20, 2025 10:49:21 AM IST
Jharkhand Mukti Morcha MP Mahua Maji, on Friday, expressed her criticism of the passage of the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgaar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025 (VB-G RAM-G Bill), which replaces the 2-decade-old Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Em ... read..


Man arrested for smuggling banned Codeine Cough Syrup in Raebareli
Raebareli (Uttar Pradesh) | December 20, 2025 10:49:17 AM IST
Raebareli police have arrested a man for his involvement in the illegal trafficking of codeine-based cough syrup. Acting on a complaint from the Drug Inspector, officials caught Priyanshu Gautam and sent him to judicial custody on Thursday. Earlier, in a ... read..


Odisha Vigilance raids premises of Forest Ranger in Jagatsinghpur
Jagatsinghpur (Odisha) | December 20, 2025 10:49:07 AM IST
Odisha Vigilance on Saturday conducted raids at multiple premises of Forest Ranger Rajendra Kumar Samantray of Rahama Forest Range in Jagatsinghpur district. ... read..


J-K: Flood-hit canals repaired in Nowshera, Jal Shakti Division restores irrigation water for local farmers
Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 20, 2025 10:49:03 AM IST
The Irrigation Department in Nowshera has swiftly restored canals damaged by recent floods, ensuring the resumption of water supply to farmers across the Rajouri, Sunderbani, and Poonch areas. ... read..


AAI warns of fog-induced flight delays across Northern India Airports; passengers advised to check updates
New Delhi | December 20, 2025 10:18:56 AM IST
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) on Saturday issued a weather advisory warning that reduced visibility due to fog across parts of Northern India may impact flight operations at select airports, potentially leading to delays or disruptions. ... read..


Uttarakhand: Dense fog surrounds Dehradun, temperature likely to dip to 10C amid cold wave
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | December 20, 2025 10:18:53 AM IST
A dense layer of fog has enveloped Dehradun, the capital of Uttarakhand, since Saturday morning, intensifying the cold wave conditions. ... read..


PM Modi's WB visit focused on development, not elections: BJP leader Dilip Ghosh
West Medinipur (West Bengal) | December 20, 2025 10:18:51 AM IST
BJP leader Dilip Ghosh on Saturday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to West Bengal should not be linked to elections, asserting that the Prime Minister regularly travels across the country to inaugurate and review development works. ... read..


CM Yogi Adityanath holds Janta Darbar in UP's Gorakhpur
Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) | December 20, 2025 11:18:56 AM IST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday held a 'Janta Darbar' at the Gorakhnath Temple premises. The UP CM listened to the problems of people who came from various districts in the 'Janata Darshan' organised and gave instructions to the c ... read..


"Blood on hands of rulers": VHRP demands judicial inquiry after devotee's self-immolation over Karthigai Deepam row
Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 20, 2025 9:48:58 AM IST
The National Mahila President of Vishwa Hindu Raksha Parishad, Yamuna Pathak, on Friday accused the Tamil Nadu government of "institutional negligence" and "contempt of court" following the death of a 40-year-old man who allegedly self-immolated over the ... read..


Srirangam's Vaikunta Ekadasi festival draws massive devotee attendance as Pagal Pathu celebrations begin
Tirumala (Andhra Pradesh) | December 20, 2025 9:48:54 AM IST
The Vaikunta Ekadasi grand festival commenced with great fervour at Srirangam, drawing thousands of devotees for darshan. ... read..


IndiGo warns of flight disruptions to Jammu, Ranchi due to prevailing fog
New Delhi | December 20, 2025 9:48:53 AM IST
India's domestic airline IndiGo on Saturday issued a travel advisory warning of potential flight disruptions to Ranchi, Jammu, and Hindon airports due to low visibility caused by dense fog. ... read..


Ranchi soaks in the festive spirit of Christmas, CM Hemant Soren wishes people of state
Ranchi (Jharkhand) | December 20, 2025 9:48:51 AM IST
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Friday visited the Archbishop's House in Ranchi to share holiday wishes and remarked on the vibrant atmosphere that has taken hold of the public during the Christmas season. ... read..


CPRG hosts dialogue on India's changing publishing landscape ahead of India-AI Impact Summit 2026
New Delhi | December 20, 2025 9:48:49 AM IST
The Centre of Policy Research and Governance (CPRG) hosted "AI in Publishing", an official pre-summit dialogue ahead of the India-AI Impact Summit 2026, at New Delhi. ... read..


"We all respect Lord Ram": TMC's Kunal Ghosh on Madan Mitra's remark on Ram
Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 20, 2025 9:18:57 AM IST
Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Kunal Ghosh on Friday distanced himself from "Shri Ram was Muslim" remark made by party MLA Madan Mitra, asserting that there was no question of the party or its leaders not respecting Lord Ram. ... read..


"Rahul Gandhi has problem with Lord Ram": BJP leader Gaurav Vallabh on Congress' protest against VB-G RAM-G Bill
Politics | December 20, 2025 9:18:55 AM IST
The BJP has slammed the Congress's protest to the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgaar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025 (VB-G RAM-G Bill), which reframes MGNREGA. BJP leader Gaurav Vallabh, on Friday, criticised the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sab ... read..


NCP leader Manikrao Kokate hospitalised with acute Coronary syndrome; doctors recommend bypass surgery
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 20, 2025 9:18:50 AM IST
NCP leader Manikrao Kokate is undergoing treatment at Lilavati Hospital after being diagnosed with Acute Coronary Syndrome and escalated hypertension, doctors said. ... read..


Delhi Airport issues passenger advisory amid fog, flight operations continue normally
New Delhi | December 20, 2025 9:18:48 AM IST
Indira Gandhi International Airport issued a passenger advisory on Saturday, as fog continued to blanket the national capital. The airport stated that low visibility procedures are still in progress, but all flight operations are functioning normally. ... read..


Amit Shah extends greetings on SSB's 62nd Raising Day, salutes martyrs who made ultimate sacrifice
New Delhi | December 20, 2025 9:18:45 AM IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday extended greetings to the personnel of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and their families on the occasion of the force's 62nd Raising Day, lauding their dedication and service to the nation. ... read..


Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam: Court sends Saumya Chaurasia to 14-day Judicial Custody, says ED
Raipur, (Chhattisgarh) | December 20, 2025 9:18:39 AM IST
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has said that the court has sent Saumya Chaurasia to 14 days of judicial custody in connection with a money laundering investigation linked to the alleged liquor scam. ... read..


Uttarakhand: CM Dhami urges devotees to visit Shri Jageshwar Dham during Shravan
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | December 20, 2025 9:18:37 AM IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami highlighted Shri Jageshwar Dham in Almora district as a significant spiritual destination, urging devotees to visit during the sacred month of Shravan. ... read..


BRS, BJP slam Congress over T'gana Panchayat results; KTR dares Revanth Reddy for by-polls to prove public support
Nirmal (Telangana) | December 20, 2025 8:48:39 AM IST
Opposition BRS and BJP stepped up their attack on the ruling Congress over the recently concluded Gram Panchayat elections in Telangana, with BRS Working President K T Rama Rao challenging Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to prove public support through by- ... read..


Thick smog engulfs Delhi as air quality turns 'severe' at 429
New Delhi | December 20, 2025 8:48:37 AM IST
The national capital woke up to a thick layer of toxic smog on Saturday morning, significantly impairing visibility and affecting residents. The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) reading stood at 380 at around 7 a.m., falling into the 'very poor' category, ... read..


JK CM meets Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil, seeks early release of pending JJM funds
New Delhi | December 20, 2025 8:48:36 AM IST
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister has held a meeting with Union Minister of Jal Shakti C.R. Patil to discuss key issues related to the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in the Union Territory. ... read..


PM Modi congratulates Nitin Nabin, expresses confidence he will "strengthen party at grassroots"
New Delhi | December 20, 2025 8:18:28 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met Nitin Nabin, the newly appointed working president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and congratulated him on taking charge of his new responsibility in the party. He expressed confidence that Nabin's organisa ... read..


W.Bengal: FIR registered against Amit Malviya over alleged incendiary social media post
Baruipur (West Bengal) | December 20, 2025 7:18:35 AM IST
An FIR has been registered against BJP leader and National In-Charge of the party's IT Cell, Amit Malviya, at the Narendrapur Police Station under the Baruipur Police Station, alleging that his social media post threatened communal harmony and the soverei ... read..


"What happened was wrong...": Muslim woman doctor classmate on Nitish Kumar trying to remove her hijab
Patna (Bihar) | December 20, 2025 6:48:43 AM IST
Bilkis Parveen, a classmate of the Muslim woman doctor whose hijab was removed by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, emphasised that what happened was wrong, stating, "No one has the right to touch someone without their consent." ... read..


Air India Express suspends employee on accusation of alleged assault in Delhi Airport
New Delhi | December 20, 2025 6:18:34 AM IST
Air India Express, through their official X handle, apologised and declared the "immediate" removal of their employee from official duties who was allegedly involved in the assault of a person named "Ankit Dhawan" at Delhi airport. ... read..


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