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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..

"Even harder than a rock when it came to national security": Amit Shah calls Atal Bihari Vajpayee "born patriot" ahead of 101st birth anniversary

Panchkula (Haryana) | December 24, 2025 7:49:12 PM IST

Ahead of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's 101st birth anniversary, Union Home Minister Amit Shah called him a "born patriot" and praised his strong stand on national security. ... read..

Special train carrying 1,300 devotees departs from Chennai for 6 day Kashi pilgrimage

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 24, 2025 7:49:10 PM IST

A special train carrying 1,300 devotees on a six-day spiritual pilgrimage to Kashi, Ayodhya, and other religious destinations in North India departed from Chennai Central Railway Station on Wednesday morning. ... read..

President Droupadi Murmu extends greetings on Christmas eve

New Delhi | December 24, 2025 7:49:08 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday extended greetings to fellow citizens on the eve of Christmas, according to a release from Rashtrapati Bhavan. ... read..

Delhi: CAQM revokes GRAP Stage-IV restrictions in NCR after improvement in air quality levels

New Delhi | December 24, 2025 7:18:55 PM IST

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in the National Capital Region (NCR) and adjoining areas on Wednesday revoked actions under Stage-IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) with immediate effect, citing a significant improvement in Delh ... read..

Both abandoned their ideological viewpoint: Fadnavis slams Thackeray brothers ahead of upcoming BMC polls

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 24, 2025 7:18:48 PM IST

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday launched a scathing attack against the Thackeray brothers, saying that both have abandoned their ideological viewpoint and were indulging in the politics of opportunism. ... read..

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..

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