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Justice Kotiswar Singh leads Fight 4 Justice Awards honouring India's unsung defenders of Constitution
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 7:49:05 PM IST
The 3rd Fight 4 Justice Awards, held in Delhi, paid tribute to individuals and institutions whose sustained legal struggles have strengthened constitutional values and expanded access to justice across India. ... read..


SP ruckus during Vande Mataram debate exposes its face: Jagdambika Pal
Siddharthnagar (Uttar Pradesh) | December 22, 2025 7:49:03 PM IST
BJP MP Jagdambika Pal on Monday weighed in on the heated debate over Vande Mataram in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly, alleging that the Samajwadi Party's conduct during the discussion exposed its true face. His remarks came after the special debat ... read..


No one bigger than party, leadership decision rests with Rahul Gandhi: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
Mysuru (Karnataka) | December 22, 2025 7:49:02 PM IST
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday sought to put to rest speculation over a possible leadership change in the state Congress unit, asserting that the decision rests with senior party leadership and reiterating that "no one is bigger than the ... read..


Constitutional rights of poor people being snatched away: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on VB-G RAM G law
Murshidabad (West Bengal) | December 22, 2025 7:19:14 PM IST
Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Monday slammed the Centre for passing the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) law, saying that the constitutional rights of employment of poor people are being snatched away. ... read..


SC slams Uttarakhand govt for sitting as "silent spectator" to forest land grabbing
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 7:19:09 PM IST
The Supreme Court on Monday slammed the Uttarakhand government authorities for sitting as "silent spectators" while large-scale encroachment and illegal grabbing of forest land by private entities took place infront of their eyes. ... read..


'They have nothing to do with Vande Mataram': Dy CM Brajesh Pathak slams Samajwadi Party's appeasement politics
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 22, 2025 7:19:07 PM IST
Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Monday participated in the special discussion marking 150 years of Vande Mataram in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly. Participating in the debate, Pathak strongly criticised the Samajwadi Party, accusing it of ... read..


AugustaWestland Case: Christian Michel raises concern over delay in trial, says 7 years in jail without charges
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 7:19:03 PM IST
Accused in the AugustaWestland VVIP chopper case, Christian Michel James on Monday expressed serious concerns over the prolonged delay in legal proceedings, stating that he has spent seven years in jail without trial or charges. ... read..


Union health ministry holds two-day Chintan Shivir to strengthen influenza preparedness through intersectoral convergence
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 7:19:00 PM IST
The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) India, is organising a two-day Chintan Shivir on "Strengthening Interministerial and Intersectoral Con ... read..


"We have wiped out the Maha Vikas Aghadi": Maharashtra CM Fadnavis as Mahayuti sweeps local polls
Nagpur (Maharashtra) | December 22, 2025 7:18:58 PM IST
Following Mahayuti's decisive performance in the Maharashtra local body elections, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis emphasised that the alliance has completely "wiped out" Maha Vikas Aghadi from the state. ... read..


"Yunus challenging India's sovereignty": VHP to hold nationwide protest against persecution of Hindu minorities in Bangladesh
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 22, 2025 7:18:56 PM IST
The International Working President of the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP), Alok Kumar, on Monday condemned the violence against minorities in Bangladesh, and said that Muhammad Yunus, Chief Advisor of the interim government, is challenging India's sovereignt ... read..


Himachal: Congress protests against Centre's move to rename MGNREGA, alleges dilution of scheme
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | December 22, 2025 6:49:10 PM IST
The Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee on Monday staged a protest and dharna against the Central government, alleging that the move to change the name of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) and alter its framework would w ... read..


IOL, SAFRAN sign collaboration agreement to manufacture two high-precision, combat-proven systems in India
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 6:49:07 PM IST
In a major milestone in the Make-in-India program envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India Optel Limited (IOL), a Mini Navratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking, has signed a collaboration agreement with Safran Electronics and Defense for the Tr ... read..


"Never imagined BJP would strangle scheme named after Mahatma Gandhi": DK Shivakumar slams VB-G RAM-G law
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | December 22, 2025 6:49:02 PM IST
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Monday strongly criticised the Centre's VB-G RAM-G law, alleging that it was introduced to weaken and eventually dismantle the MGNREGA scheme. ... read..


Gujarat: CM Patel to hand over appointment letters to over 11,600 newly recruited state police personnel
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | December 22, 2025 6:48:58 PM IST
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will on Monday hand over appointment letters to 11,607 newly recruited police personnel at a grand ceremony to be held at Ramkatha Ground in Sector-11, Gandhinagar. ... read..


Amit Shah to inaugurate Batadrava cultural project on December 29, Assam CM reviews final works
Nagaon (Assam) | December 22, 2025 6:48:57 PM IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday visited the Batadrava Cultural Project site in Nagaon district and reviewed the final phase of construction work of the project and inspected the venue for the public meeting to be held in connection with ... read..


Aravalli hills definition only subject to mining; only 0.19 per cent area open to mining: Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 6:48:53 PM IST
Asserting that the new and controversial definition of the Aravalli hills is applicable only for mining purposes, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Monday said that just 277.89 sq km, about 0.19 per cent, of the total Aravalli landscape is ope ... read..


GRSE delivers anti-submarine warfare SWC 'Anjadip' to Navy
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 22, 2025 5:49:19 PM IST
The Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd delivered its fifth warship of the year to the Navy on Monday. ... read..


"Not demolition, it is overdue repair": BJP leader Amit Malviya counters Sonia Gandhi's recent criticism on VB-G RAM-G law
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 5:49:12 PM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national IT cell in-charge Amit Malviya on Monday rejected Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi's criticism of the VB-G RAM-G law, asserting that the legislation is not a "demolition" but an "overdue repair" o ... read..


SC declines urgent hearing of plea against 'chadar' offering by PM at Ajmer Sharif
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 5:49:10 PM IST
The Supreme Court on Monday declined urgent hearing of a plea against the practice of state-sponsored ceremonial honours or offering a 'Chadar' by the Prime Minister at the Dargah of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, the 13th-century Sufi saint, in Ajmer. ... read..


Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary meet PM Modi in New Delhi
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 5:18:43 PM IST
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi on Monday. ... read..


Committee formed under leadership of GBA Commissioner, Bengaluru related to holding matches in KSCA: G Parameshwara
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | December 22, 2025 5:18:41 PM IST
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Monday said that a committee has been formed to examine the issue of holding an Indian Premier League (IPL) match at Chinnaswamy Stadium. ... read..


Delhi HC grants ad interim injunction protecting R Madhavan's personality rights; Orders takedown of obscene content, unauthorised merchandise
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 5:18:39 PM IST
The Delhi High Court on Monday passed an ad interim injunction protecting the personality rights of actor R Madhavan, restraining the misuse of his name, image, likeness and other personality traits, while hearing his civil suit against the circulation of ... read..


ED attaches Rs 110 crore assets in Prayag Group of Companies case
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 5:18:35 PM IST
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached immovable properties having a total value of Rs 110 crore in a case of money laundering against Prayag Group of Companies and its directors. ... read..


Goa club fire: Court extends police remand of Luthra brothers till December 26
North Goa (Goa) | December 22, 2025 4:49:02 PM IST
A Mapusa court on Monday extended the police remand of the Luthra brothers--Saurabh and Gaurav-- till December 26. ... read..


Gujarat CM to chair state SWAGAT online public grievance redressal programme on Dec 24
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | December 22, 2025 4:18:58 PM IST
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will chair the State SWAGAT online public grievance redressal programme for December 24, ahead of schedule due to the Christmas holiday. ... read..


"Modi Govt leaving no opportunity to loot common public": Mallikarjun Kharge slams Centre over rail fare hike
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 4:18:46 PM IST
Criticising the Centre's recent decision to increase railway fares, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday accused the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government of burdening the common public, adding that Railways is currently facing a "sad sag ... read..


Koppala: Minor hospitalised after falling from height while chasing bird
Koppala (Karnataka) | December 22, 2025 3:49:06 PM IST
A six-year-old boy in Koppala's Hamalara Colony narrowly escaped a fatal tragedy after falling from the first floor of his residence while playing. The child, identified as Mohammed Harris, reportedly lost his balance while distracted by a pigeon, leading ... read..


"Desh ke andar do namune hai," Yogi Adityanath targets Rahul, Akhilesh; SP Chief hits back
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 22, 2025 3:48:59 PM IST
A war of words has broken out between UP CM Yogi Adityanath and SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav. On Monday the UP CM targeted Akhilesh and his ally LoP Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi while speaking on the codeine syprup case. The UP CM dubbed the leaders as "Do namune" ... read..


Large flocks of rare migratory birds spotted in Thoothukudi
Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu) | December 22, 2025 3:19:13 PM IST
Large flocks of rare migratory bird species have been spotted across multiple regions of the Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu. The birds, including the Oriental Darter, Little Cormorant, Spoonbill, and Medium Egret, have made their presence known in the ... read..


Akhilesh Yadav claims MGNREGA cards were deleted in various states, calls BJP "anti-poor"
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 22, 2025 3:19:07 PM IST
Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Akhilesh Yadav on Monday slammed the BJP government, alleging that under its rule, "hatred, inflation, unemployment, and corruption are increasing uncontrollably, while everything else is decreasing." ... read..


Hansi becomes Haryana's 23rd district
Chandigarh (Haryana) | December 22, 2025 3:19:05 PM IST
The Haryana government has issued a notification making Hansi a separate district, effective from today, Monday. With this, the state now has a total of 23 districts. ... read..


Haryana Legislative Assembly: Speaker passes Privilege Motion by BJP MLA; Congress stages walkout
Chandigarh (Haryana) | December 22, 2025 3:18:55 PM IST
On the last day of the Haryana Legislative Assembly's winter session, on Monday, BJP MLA from Kalka, Shakti Rani Sharma, tabled a Privilege Motion, which, though approved, witnessed a walkout from the Congress Party. ... read..


Uttarakhand: CM Dhami reaches Almora for 'Janata Ke Dwar'
Almora (Uttarakhand) | December 22, 2025 3:18:52 PM IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami reached Almora for the "Janata Ke Dwar" initiative, where a large number of people welcomed him. ... read..


Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel to chair State SWAGAT Online Public Grievance Redressal Programme on December 24
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | December 22, 2025 3:18:50 PM IST
The State SWAGAT online public grievance redressal programme, organised every month in the presence of Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel, will be held for December 2025 on Wednesday, December 24. ... read..


"Oppression is oppression": Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan condemns mob-lynching of Dipu in Bangladesh
Patna (Bihar) | December 22, 2025 3:18:48 PM IST
The Bihar Governor has condemned the the mob lynching of a Hindu youth, Dipu Chandra Das, in Bangladesh amid widespread violent protests all over the country. Arif Mohammad Khan, on Monday, condemned all forms of oppression, calling for an "end to it." ... read..


Delhi HC issues notice to Sonia, Rahul Gandhi on ED's appeal in National Herald case
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 2:49:13 PM IST
After hearing detailed submissions by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), the Delhi High Court on Monday issued notice to all respondents, including Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, on the ED's appeal challenging the trial court order that declined to take co ... read..


Indian Army signs MoU with NSUT to develop software and AI-based solutions for the army
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 2:49:01 PM IST
The Indian Army signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Netaji Subhas University of Technology (NSUT) to collaborate in the development of software and AI-based solutions for the army on Monday. ... read..


SC protects NCP MLA Manikrao Kokate from disqualification post conviction in cheating case
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 2:49:00 PM IST
The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the conviction of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) (Ajit Pawar Faction) MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) Manikrao Kokate in a cheating and fraud case. ... read..


MP Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya enables first-ever air journey for 40 economically weaker people with Indore-Rewa flight
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | December 22, 2025 2:48:58 PM IST
Madhya Pradesh government minister Kailash Vijayvargiya on Monday described the launch of the new flight service between Indore and Rewa as both a developmental milestone and an emotional moment, as he facilitated the first-ever air journey for 40 economi ... read..


"Even under GRAP-IV, brick plant is operating in Kondli," claims AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 2:48:57 PM IST
Aam Aadmi Party's Delhi State President Saurabh Bharadwaj shared a video alleging that despite the BJP government's claims of strict enforcement under GRAP-IV, a brick plant was operating inside the Delhi government-run Kondli STP (Sewage Treatment Plant) ... read..


Jammu Police intensifies security as Christmas and New Year celebrations approach
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 22, 2025 2:19:19 PM IST
As the festive season is approching, Jammu and Kashmir Police have intensified security measures throughout Jammu city to ensure public safety during Christmas and New Year celebrations. Law enforcement agencies have launched coordinated search operations ... read..


Govt begins work on airport at southernmost tip of India on Great Nicobar Island
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 2:19:15 PM IST
The government has started work on an airport at the southernmost tip of India on Great Nicobar Island, a move expected to significantly enhance India's defence capabilities and boost tourism in the region, according to exclusive documents accessed by ANI ... read..


Four arrested after 17-year-old robbed at knife point for Rs 350 in Delhi
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 2:19:07 PM IST
A 17-year-old was robbed of Rs 350 at knife point in the evening of December 15 and hospitalised with a stab injury. After the crime was reported, the Welcome Police apprehended 4 CCLs (Children in Conflict with Law) and filed an FIR under relevant sectio ... read..


DRDO, RRU sign MoU to strengthen defence and security collaboration
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 2:18:59 PM IST
Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster collaboration in the areas of research, education, training and technology support for defence & int ... read..


I consider myself fortunate to revisit Ajmer Sharif: Kiren Rijiju
Ajmer (Rajasthan) | December 22, 2025 2:18:56 PM IST
Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday visited the Ajmer Sharif Dargah to offer a Chadar and seek prayers for peace and compassion across the world. The visit is significant as it comes during the Dargah's Urs celebration which draws lakhs ... read..


Suspended TMC leader Humayun Kabir launches Janata Unnayan Party
Murshidabad (West Bengal) | December 22, 2025 2:18:52 PM IST
Former TMC MLA Humayun Kabir launched a new political party named Janata Unnayan Party on Monday. ... read..


"BJP makes provocative speeches:" Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah backs hate crimes prevention bill
Mysuru (Karnataka) | December 22, 2025 1:49:22 PM IST
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramiah, following the passage of the Hate Speech and Hate Crimes Prevention Bill, 2025, in both Houses of the state legislature, accused the BJP of making provocative speeches and claimed the reason behind the party's opposit ... read..


"Five arrested, four are Sangh Parivar activists": Kerala Minister MB Rajesh on migrant worker mob lynching
Palakkad (Kerala) | December 22, 2025 1:49:17 PM IST
Kerala Minister MB Rajesh, on Monday, condemned the mob lynching of a migrant worker from Chhattisgarh and informed that five people have been arrested, four of them are Sangh Parivar activists. ... read..


Delhi Police Cyber Cell busts major racket of spurious drugs, fake cosmetics
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 1:49:13 PM IST
The Cyber Cell of the Crime Branch, Delhi Police, has busted another major module involved in the illegal printing of wrappers/packaging for spurious medicines and fake cosmetic products. ... read..


UP SIT uncovers cross-border syndicate linked to Cough syrup smuggling; key players and criminal ties revealed
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 22, 2025 1:49:05 PM IST
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the UP Police probing the codeine cough syrup smuggling case has submitted its report to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, with the findings pointing to a cross-border syndicate involving diversion of ph ... read..


High command's decision final, party bigger than any individual: Siddaramaiah
General News | December 22, 2025 1:49:01 PM IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [ndia]: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah reiterated that the Congress party high command remains the ultimate authority on leadership matters, stressing that individual ambitions are secondary to the organisation. ... read..


Technical snag forces Air India Flight AI887 Back to Delhi, ensuring passengers safety
Delhi | December 22, 2025 1:19:18 PM IST
An Air India flight bound for Mumbai was forced to return to Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport shortly after departure on Sunday. Pilots of flight AI887 opted to turn back as a precaution after detecting a technical glitch mid-air. ... read..


"Govt has run bulldozer over both MGNREGA and democracy": Rahul Gandhi on VB G RAM G Act
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 1:19:17 PM IST
Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, accused the ruling BJP government of not holding a discussion in Parliament on the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025 (VB-G RAM-G Bill). ... read..


Rouse Avenue Court reserves judgement in a case against former 1984 anti-sikh riot accused MP Sajjan Kumar
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 1:19:14 PM IST
The Rouse Avenue Court on Monday reserved a judgment in a 1984 Sikh riots case against former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar. This case is linked to FIRs registered with the Janakpuri and Vikas Puri Police Stations. ... read..


UP CM Yogi Adityanath says "no deaths" due to codeine syrup, warns of strict action under NDPS Act
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 22, 2025 1:19:06 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday told the state Assembly that no deaths have occurred in the state due to codeine-based cough syrup and asserted that the case is being pursued strictly under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substa ... read..


"Committed to safeguarding social harmony and religious amity": TMK President Vijay
Mamallapuram (Tamil Nadu) | December 22, 2025 1:18:59 PM IST
TVK President Vijay attended the Christmas celebrations on Monday in Tamil Nadu, which were organised at Four Points by Sheraton Mahabalipuram Resort & Convention Centre. TVK leader Sengottaiyan was also present at the party-organised event. ... read..


"PM Modi should talk about solutions, not just empty slogans": Congress MP Sukhdeo Bhagat
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 1:18:53 PM IST
Congress MP Sukhdeo Bhagat, on Monday, questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silence on many topics, saying that "If there is a double-engine government, PM Modi should talk about solutions, not just empty slogans..." ... read..


"Not keeping BJP in mind": K'aka minister Parameshwara on hate crimes prevention bill
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | December 22, 2025 12:48:57 PM IST
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara, reacting to the BJP's opposition to the Hate Speech and Hate Crimes Prevention Bill, 2025, alleged that the BJP is politicising the issue and asserted that the bill does not intend to target any specific individual. ... read..


BSF constable enters Bangladesh amid fog during smuggler chase, returns safely
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 12:48:54 PM IST
A Border Security Force (BSF) constable, who inadvertently crossed into Bangladesh while attempting to foil a cattle smuggling bid along the India-Bangladesh border in West Bengal's Cooch Behar district, was safely returned to India by Sunday afternoon, o ... read..


Hyderabad airport receives bomb threat for Amsterdam flight
Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 22, 2025 12:48:52 PM IST
An Amsterdam-Hyderabad KLM Airlines Flight received a bomb threat email on Monday at Hyderabad airport around 12 am. Standard safety protocols were initiated, and the flight landed safely at 1 pm. ... read..


Uttarakhand Chief Minsiter congratulates Nitin Nabin on becoming BJP National Working President
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 12:19:00 PM IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami congratulated Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National Working President Nitin Nabin on his new responsibilities and elevation to the post during a meeting in New Delhi on Monday. Expressing confidence in the ne ... read..


Will pray for prosperity, harmony and peace: Kiren Rijiju at Ajmer Sharif Dargah
Jaipur (Rajasthan) | December 22, 2025 12:18:55 PM IST
On his visit to Ajmer Sharif Dargah, Union Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju, on Monday, said, "We go every year. We went last year, too. I will pray that all people and our country prosper, and that harmony and peace prevail. May we all move towa ... read..


GRAP-IV shows results in Delhi; Polluting industries to be sealed without notice: Majinder Singh Sirsa
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 12:18:52 PM IST
Delhi Minister Majinder Singh Sirsa on Monday said strict enforcement measures under GRAP-IV have yielded positive results, even as the national capital continues to reel under adverse weather conditions due to a western disturbance. ... read..


J-K: IndiGo, SpiceJet flights from Srinagar cancelled due to dense fog
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 22, 2025 12:18:50 PM IST
Two flights from Srinagar airport have been cancelled by IndiGo and SpiceJet, the airport updated in a post on X on Monday. ... read..


Congress MP Jairam Ramesh announces a public agitation campaign to repeal abolition of MGNREGA
Politics | December 22, 2025 11:49:03 AM IST
Congress MP Jairam Ramesh, on Monday, shared the background of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), now reformed to Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgaar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill (VB-G RAM-G), in a post on the soci ... read..


Delhi HC Division bench issues notice on 11-year-old's appeal against CM SHRI School admission test
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 11:48:58 AM IST
An 11-year-old student has approached the Division Bench of the Delhi High Court challenging the Delhi government's policy of conducting an entrance test for admission to Class VI in CM SHRI Schools, contending that the process violates the Right of Child ... read..


Dense fog disrupts flight operations in Northern India
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 11:48:54 AM IST
Dense fog is affecting airport operations in Northern India, causing potential disruptions to flight schedules. As a precautionary measure, passengers are advised to stay in touch with their airlines for real-time updates on flight status, according to Ja ... read..


"Mining possible only in 0.19 % area, process now stricter," Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav backs new Aravalli norms
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 11:19:05 AM IST
After the Supreme Court accepted the Centre's definition of the Aravalli hills and approved recommendations for sustainable mining, there has been widespread criticism of the government with the opposition alleging collusion with mining mafia. ... read..


Over 65,000 govt schools have fewer than 10 students, 5,149 operate with zero enrolment: Ministry data
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 11:19:03 AM IST
More than 65,000 government schools across India have fewer than 10 students, while 5,149 schools reported zero enrolment in 2024-25, according to official Ministry of Education data. ... read..


Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav details steps to combat Delhi-NCR pollution
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 11:19:02 AM IST
As Delhi and several parts of the country battle the rise in the Air Quality Index due to pollution, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, in an exclusive interview with ANI, outlined the government's multi-pronged approach to tackle pollution in th ... read..


"Alternative cannot be there at all": Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Aravalli protection
General News | December 22, 2025 11:18:55 AM IST
In an interview with ANI, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, on Monday, highlighted the need for protection of the Aravalli mountain ranges, mentioning that "alternative cannot be there at all." ... read..


Shops in Guwahati abuzz with the Christmas festive spirit, storefronts adorned with bells and stars
Guwahati (Assam) | December 22, 2025 11:18:53 AM IST
Shops in Guwahati, Assam, are buzzing with the festive spirit as the markets are decked up with Christmas decorations. It showcases the enthusiasm of residents around the holiday, as the shops have put up trees, bells, and stars for sale. ... read..


"Process has been made stricter": Union Minister Bhupinder Yadav on SC accepting Centre's Aravalli definition
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 11:18:50 AM IST
Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupinder Yadav, reacting to the "Save Aravalli" campaign following the Supreme Court's acceptance of the Centre's definition of the Aravalli hills, said that the process against illegal mining has ... read..


"When wind stops and emissions keep happening, pollution settles in": Bhupender Yadav
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 11:18:48 AM IST
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said that air pollution in Delhi-NCR is primarily caused by two key parameters--PM2.5 and PM10--with emissions from vehicles, industries, construction dust, and adverse meteorological conditions playing a major r ... read..


"Happened in a moment of anger": BJP MLA Parag Shah on slapping an auto-rickshaw driver in Ghatkopar
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 22, 2025 10:49:06 AM IST
On slapping an auto-rickshaw driver, BJP MLA Parag Shah, on Sunday, said that "it happened in a moment of anger", claiming that the driver was driving recklessly at a breakneck speed, which the female passenger in the rickshaw also complained of. ... read..


Dense fog engulfs nothern India, air quality remains affected
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 10:49:04 AM IST
Several states and cities in the northern part of India were engulfed in dense fog. Delhi/NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, and Jaipur woke up to reduced visibility and intense cold. ... read..


Police take four into custody for violence against woman in Haridwar
Haridwar (Uttarakhand) | December 22, 2025 10:48:59 AM IST
On the video making rounds on the internet, in which a woman was brutally beaten by locals, Haridwar Superintendent of Police, Abhay Singh, on Sunday, informed that police have registered a case and four people have been taken into custody for questioning ... read..


NCERT constitutes team to develop Class 11, 12 textbooks on AI
By Vishu Adhana

New Delhi | December 22, 2025 10:19:09 AM IST
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has constituted a textbook development team to develop syllabi and books of Artificial Intelligence for Grades 11 and 12, the Ministry of Education said. ... read..


Uttar Pradesh CM addresses public grievances during 'Janta Darshan' in Lucknow
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 22, 2025 10:19:06 AM IST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday addressed public grievances during a 'Janta Darshan' programme in Lucknow, where he met citizens from different parts of the district and personally listened to their concerns. ... read..


Gurugram: Cab driver arrested for allegedly harassing woman, dropping her mid-ride
Gurugram (Haryana) | December 22, 2025 10:18:58 AM IST
The Gurugram Police have arrested a 22-year-old cab driver who allegedly misbehaved with a woman and dropped her mid-ride. The arrest was made within hours of the incident, ensuring the woman's safety. On the evening of December 15, 2025, a young woman bo ... read..


UP government notifies Banke Bihari Ji Temple Trust bill as act
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 22, 2025 10:18:56 AM IST
The Uttar Pradesh government notified the Shri Banke Bihari Ji Temple Trust Bill as an act following the governor's assent on August 21. ... read..


"Sardar Patel banned RSS": Jairam Ramesh questions the ideology of RSS after Chief Mohan Bhagwat's statement
Politics | December 22, 2025 10:18:49 AM IST
Congress MP Jairam Ramesh, on Sunday, condemned Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Chief Mohan Bhagwat's statement questioning the reason for the formation of RSS and the directions given by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. ... read..


Protest erupts at Thiruparankundram hill over Santhanakoodu flag hoisting in Tamil Nadu
Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | December 22, 2025 10:18:47 AM IST
A group of local residents staged a protest against the flag-hoisting ceremony for the Santhanakoodu festival at the Hazrat Sikandar Dargah located atop the Thiruparankundram hill in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. ... read..


Telangana government is interested only in real estate business, alleges KCR
Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 22, 2025 9:48:55 AM IST
Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) President and former Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao launched a sharp attack on the Telangana government, alleging large-scale corruption and accusing it of prioritising real estate interests over public welfare. ... read..


"Issue not highlighted enough:" UBT Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray on BJP MLA slapping incident
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 22, 2025 9:48:53 AM IST
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray condemned the alleged slapping of an auto-rickshaw driver by a BJP MLA, asserting that the incident was not highlighted enough. ... read..


KCR accuses Centre, Telangana govt of betraying state, alleges injustice to Palamuru, neglect of irrigation projects
Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 22, 2025 10:18:54 AM IST
BRS chief and former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) strongly alleged that both the Telangana State Government and the Central Government are jointly betraying Telangana. He clarified that Telangana is not a backward region but one that has been ... read..


MGNREGA was Mahatma Gandhi's vision of Sarvodaya, its death is our collective moral failure: Sonia Gandhi
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 9:48:46 AM IST
Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, in a recent op-ed in a leading English daily, launched a sharp attack on the Central government, accusing it of dismantling the rights-based legislative framework through its proposed changes to the M ... read..


Telangana CM Revanth Reddy launches a sharp attack on KCR over Krishna waters, irrigation projects
Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 22, 2025 9:19:26 AM IST
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Sunday launched a scathing attack on former Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao, accusing him of causing "irreparable damage" to the state, particularly on the issue of Krishna river water sharing and stalled irr ... read..


Fake Samsung phone racket busted in Delhi, 4 arrested
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 9:19:24 AM IST
In a major breakthrough against organised cyber-enabled and telecom-related fraud, the Special Staff, Central District, Delhi Police, busted a well-entrenched racket involved in illegal assembly and sale of fake premium Samsung mobile phones in the Karol ... read..


"Opposition leaves no stone unturned to belittle India": Jyotiraditya Scindia
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | December 22, 2025 9:19:19 AM IST
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Sunday accused the opposition parties of consistently attempting to undermine India's global standing, asserting that such politics has led to their repeated rejection by the people. ... read..


"Gehlot government gave consent to this issue": Rajasthan State Finance Commission Chairman Arun Chaturvedi slams Congress over Aravalli issue
Ajmer (Rajasthan) | December 22, 2025 8:49:05 AM IST
Rajasthan State Finance Commission Chairman Arun Chaturvedi criticised former Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot regarding his recent statement over the mining policy in the Aravalli mountain ranges for turning "this judicial matter into a political debate." ... read..


Slight improvement in Delhi as air quality remains 'very poor', 'severe' in pockets
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 8:48:57 AM IST
Delhi saw a slight improvement in air quality on Monday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) at 366 around 8 am. However, it continues to remain in the 'very poor' category, according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). ... read..


Surrendered naxalites being trained in hospitality and skill courses for rehabilitation in Jagdalpur
Jagdalpur (Chhattisgarh) | December 22, 2025 7:19:05 AM IST
In a step towards giving relief and rehabilitation to the surrendered Naxalites, they are being made self-reliant through hotel management, hospitality, and other skill development courses. ... read..


Delhi Airport alleged assault: "Facts are being misrepresented," says Pilot Virender Sejwal's lawyer
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 7:19:04 AM IST
The lawyer of Captain Virender Sejwal, who was involved in an altercation with a passenger at the Delhi airport, said on Sunday that the incident between the two passengers was "resolved" in the presence of CISF officials at the airport and both parties h ... read..


BJP targets Revanth Reddy over Christmas remarks, accuses Congress of vote bank politics
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 7:19:00 AM IST
The Bharatiya Janata Party launched a sharp attack on Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and the Congress over remarks made during Christmas celebrations, accusing the party of linking religious occasions to political interests and vote bank consid ... read..


"People will deliver the right verdict next April": BJP leader Nainar Nagendran criticizes DMK
Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) | December 22, 2025 7:18:55 AM IST
Tamil Nadu BJP State Secretary Nainar Nagendran addressed the media in Tiruchirappalli and made several remarks targeting the DMK government. He said that in the elections scheduled for April next year, the people would deliver an "appropriate verdict" to ... read..


CM Revanth Reddy launches attack on KCR over water sharing
Hyderabad (Telengana) | December 22, 2025 7:18:54 AM IST
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has launched a political attack on former chief minister and BRS president K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR), accusing him of causing "irreparable damage" to the state's water rights, economy and irrigation sector, and b ... read..


"Those who don't work, send time renaming others work," Congress protests VB-G RAM G act
Guwahati (Assam) | December 22, 2025 7:18:52 AM IST
At a press conference held at Guwahati, All India Congress Committee (AICC) National Spokesperson Ragini Nayak criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the renaming of the MGNREGA scheme. She said that instead of claiming to work for "18 hours a day", ... read..


"Dealing with Bangladesh is centre's responsibility": TMC's Kunal Ghosh slams Bhagwat's remarks
Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 22, 2025 7:18:50 AM IST
Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Kunal Ghosh has strongly criticised Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat's remarks on the situation of minorities in Bangladesh, asserting that the issue falls squarely within the domain of the Union govern ... read..


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