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Lalu Prasad Yadav undergoes successful eye surgery at Centre for Sight in Delhi

New Delhi | December 21, 2025 9:18:50 AM IST

Senior political leader and former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav successfully underwent cataract and retinal surgery at Centre for Sight in New Delhi. The procedure was conducted smoothly, and his condition is stated to be stable. He is comfortab ... read..

Karnataka CM row: BJP's Mahesh Tenginkai claims Congress internal conflicts will lead to major cracks in coming days

Hubballi (Karnataka) | December 21, 2025 9:18:48 AM IST

Amid continued speculation over leadership and power-sharing arrangements within Karnataka's ruling Congress, senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and MLA Mahesh Tenginkai claimed that internal conflicts within the party would soon result in major p ... read..

"Before every election, CM Banerjee, PM Modi play game against each other to mislead common people": Cong's Adhir Ranjan

Murshidabad (West Bengal) | December 21, 2025 9:18:47 AM IST

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee "play a game" against each other before every election to mislead the public. He also accused the Centre of weakening the welfa ... read..

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin extends Christmas greetings, highlights communal harmony and rational thinking

Tirunelveli (Tamil Nadu) | December 21, 2025 8:49:01 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president MK Stalin extended Christmas greetings to people across the state, saying that the festival instils hope and leads society towards peace and happiness, while asserting that the spirit of brotherhood and rational ... read..

Hijab row: Patna Civil Surgeon says woman doctor's joining deadline can be extended by Health Department

Patna (Bihar) | December 21, 2025 8:48:59 AM IST

Amid the controversy triggered by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's viral video linked to the hijab row, Patna Civil Surgeon Dr Avinash Kumar Singh said that the joining of the woman doctor concerned could still take place, subject to approval by the He ... read..

Dense fog engulfs Agra, Taj Mahal fades from view

Agra (Uttar Pradesh) | December 21, 2025 8:48:56 AM IST

The Taj Mahal appeared to vanish behind a thick veil of fog on Sunday morning as dense mist enveloped Agra, sharply reducing visibility across the city. ... read..

Air quality worsens in Delhi, AQI recorded at 438

New Delhi | December 21, 2025 8:18:37 AM IST

The national capital woke up to a thick blanket of toxic smog on Sunday morning, sharply reducing visibility and causing discomfort to residents across the city. ... read..

Yudh Nashian Virudh: Punjab Police raids 494 drug hotspots in statewide operations

Chandigarh (Punjab) | December 21, 2025 7:18:41 AM IST

In a pursuit to eradicate the drug menace from state, Punjab Police on Saturday conducted a statewide Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) at identified drug Hotspots (the points of sale of drugs and psychotropic substances) across the state as part of the ... read..

Punjab Police crack down on narco-terror nexus: Army deserter caught with 907 gm heroin, hand grenade

Chandigarh (Punjab) | December 21, 2025 6:48:40 AM IST

Punjab Police have arrested Rajbir Singh, an alleged Army deserter, and his associate Chirag in a breakthrough against the narco-terror nexus. ... read..

Sanitation workers' dignity: Women transported in a garbage truck to medical camp in TN

Tiruvallur (Tamil Nadu) | December 21, 2025 6:18:28 AM IST

In a shocking incident, female contract sanitation workers from Soranjeri Panchayat in Tiruvallur district were transported to a government-organised medical camp in a garbage-collecting tractor vehicle. ... read..

"Gateway to Southeast Asia: Civil Aviation Minister hails new terminal of Guwahati's Airport

Guwahati (Assam) | December 21, 2025 5:48:41 AM IST

Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Saturday praised India's rapidly advancing aviation infrastructure that achieved another milestone with the inauguration of the new Terminal of Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, Guwahati. ... read..

Nora Fatehi's car hit by drunk driver, actress safe: Mumbai Police

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 21, 2025 5:18:33 AM IST

Actress Nora Fatehi was involved in a minor car accident in Mumbai around 4 pm while heading to the Sunburn Festival. ... read..

Overall crime rate in Tripura sharply declined compared to 2023: Tripura CM Manik Saha

Agartala (Tripura) | December 21, 2025 4:49:00 AM IST

Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday said that compared to 2023, the overall crime rate has decreased sharply till November 2025. Saha said this after attending a review meeting on law and order at Pragna Bhawan in Agartala on Saturday, with senior Tripu ... read..

BJP believes in good governance; TMC bothered about cuts and commissions: PM Modi assures Matua and Namasudra communities of BJP's support

New Delhi | December 21, 2025 4:18:57 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed a virtual rally in Nadia, West Bengal, after bad weather prevented him from attending in person, marking his first such address in the run-up to the assembly polls in Bengal. ... read..

IndiGo issues travel advisory, dense fog likely to disrupt flights in North India

New Delhi | December 21, 2025 4:18:53 AM IST

IndiGo issued a travel advisory on Saturday, warning passengers of possible flight disruptions due to early-morning fog expected across Delhi and several parts of northern India on Sunday. ... read..

CBI arrests army officer, middleman in defence bribery case; cash seized across multiple cities

New Delhi | December 21, 2025 3:18:28 AM IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday arrested Lt Col Deepak Kumar Sharma, a Deputy Planning Officer in the Department of Defence Productions, Ministry of Defence, and Vinod Kumar, a private individual, in an alleged bribery and criminal c ... read..

Pawan Kalyan acting as contractor for Naidu, Lokesh; not as responsible leader: YSRCP leader Margani Bharat

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | December 21, 2025 2:49:03 AM IST

Former YSRCP MP Margani Bharat strongly criticised Pawan Kalyan, stating that instead of honouring election promises, he is functioning as a political contractor to serve Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and Minister for Human Resources Development of the ... read..

Telangana CM Reddy announces new act amidst Christmas celebrations to "stamp out" religious hatred

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 21, 2025 2:49:01 AM IST

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy announced that the State Government of Telangana would introduce a new act in the Assembly to combat religious hatred and punish those who insult other religions. ... read..

"Large-scale traffic arrangement at borders of Delhi, 2686 fines collected till now": Additional CP Traffic on implementation of GRAP-IV rules

New Delhi | December 21, 2025 2:48:59 AM IST

Delhi's traffic police have implemented large-scale arrangements at the city's borders to enforce GRAP-IV rules, collecting 2,686 fines so far. ... read..

Misleading nation, such plans won't succeed: TMC's Chandrima Bhattacharya after PM Modi accuses TMC of stalling state's development

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 21, 2025 2:48:58 AM IST

Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's accusation that the Trinamool Congress (TMC) was stalling the state's development, West Bengal Minister and TMC leader Chandrima Bhattacharya alleged that the Prime Minister was misleading the nation and such plans ... read..

"Give me justice": Underworld don Haji Mastan's daughter seeks help from PM Modi, Amit Shah, in alleged abuse case

By Mohd Amir Khan Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 21, 2025 2:18:45 AM IST

Haseen Mastan Mirza, daughter of late underworld don Haji Mastan, has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, seeking justice in a case of alleged abuse and property theft. ... read..

"If you were sincere, you should have allowed pollution debate...": Congress' Manickam Tagore responds to Rijiju's remarks

New Delhi | December 21, 2025 1:48:36 AM IST

Congress leader Manickam Tagore on Saturday took a dig at Union Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju over his remarks on the Lok Sabha not taking up discussion on air pollution in Delhi-NCR and alleged that the government was not sincere and had no intentio ... read..

Delhi Court discharges 2 men accused of conspiracy to revive activities of terrorist organisations SIMI, IM

New Delhi | December 21, 2025 1:48:35 AM IST

Delhi's Patiala House Court on Saturday discharged two men accused in a case of alleged conspiracy to revive the activity of the banned terrorist organisation, Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) and Indian Mujahideen (IM) in India. ... read..

PM Modi accuses TMC of "maha jungle raaj" in Bengal; slams Congress during Assam visit

Kolkata/Guwahati | December 21, 2025 1:48:33 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday accused the Trinamool Congress government of "maha jungle raj" during his virtual address to a rally in Nadia district of West Bengal and attacked Congress during his address after inaugurating the new terminal at ... read..

Running campaign on 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' and cutting down trees: Rajasthan LoP Tika Ram Jully slams Centre's move to redefine Aravalli range, allowing mining

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | December 21, 2025 1:48:31 AM IST

Leader of the Opposition in the Rajasthan Assembly and Congress leader Tika Ram Jully on Saturday criticised the central government's move to redefine the Aravalli range, allowing mining in areas with hills below 100 meters. ... read..

"Boost local economy, encourage tourism": PM Modi on Guwahati's Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport new terminal building

Guwahati (Assam) | December 21, 2025 1:48:30 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the New Terminal Building of Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport in Guwahati on Saturday. ... read..

"Crime against wildlife": TMC MP Sukhendu Roy demands accountability from Railway Minister after elephant-train accident in Assam

New Delhi | December 20, 2025 8:48:40 PM IST

Rajya Sabha MP Sukhedu Sekhar Roy, in a letter to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday, drew attention to the deaths of seven elephants, including four calves in Assam, noting that such incidents recur due to trains exceeding speed limits in desi ... read..

"LG who proclaims himself as Delhi's 'local guardian' has abandoned capital to choke like gas chamber": AAP

New Delhi | December 20, 2025 8:48:38 PM IST

With Delhi choking under toxic air for over a week, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has demanded accountability from Lieutenant Governor (LG) VK Saxena for leaving the capital in crisis while enjoying a cricket match in Ahmedabad. ... read..

PM Modi holds roadshow in Guwahati following new airport building inauguration

Guwahati (Assam) | December 20, 2025 8:19:03 PM IST

Following the inauguration of the new terminal building at Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati, Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted people during his roadshow here on Saturday. ... read..

People need to think whether they want democracy or not: VIP Chief Mukesh Sahani alleges Bihar elections swayed using money

Patna (Bihar) | December 20, 2025 8:19:01 PM IST

Vikassheel Insan Party (VIP) Chief Mukesh Sahani on Saturday alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and their allied parties were engaged in ending democracy. He said the election results were being influenced by money, and that people needed to po ... read..

BJP leaders were target of PFI, says NIA while arguing on charge

New Delhi | December 20, 2025 8:18:55 PM IST

Delhi's Patiala House court on Saturday heard the arguements on charges by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) against 20 Popular Front of India (PFI) leaders and the outfit. It was banned by the Central Government in 2022. ... read..

"Speaking bad words about PM Modi also hate speech": BJP's Chalavadi Narayanaswamy opposes Karnataka govt's bill

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | December 20, 2025 8:18:48 PM IST

Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Council, Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, on Saturday said that speaking "bad words" about Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah is also "hate speech" as he opposed the hate speech bill pa ... read..

"All schemes of Indian govt are inspired by Mahatma Gandhi": Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary on VB-G-RAM-G Bill row

New Delhi | December 20, 2025 8:18:46 PM IST

Amid opposition's criticism over the VB-G RAM G Bill (Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin)), Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary on Saturday emphasised that all the schemes of the Indian Government are inspired by Mahatma Gandhi, k ... read..

"You have harassed her": Jharkhand Minister slams Nitish Kumar over hijab row, offers government job to woman doctor

Dhanbad (Jharkhand) | December 20, 2025 8:18:44 PM IST

Jharkhand Health Minister Irfan Ansari on Saturday slammed Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar over the incident in which he allegedly attempted to remove the hijab of a Muslim woman during a public function earlier this week. ... read..

ISRO completes Drogue Parachute Qualification Tests for Gaganyaan Crew Module

Chandigarh | December 20, 2025 7:49:01 PM IST

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has completed a series of qualification tests for Drogue Parachutes for the development of the deceleration system of Gaganyaan Crew Module at the Rail Track Rocket Sled (RTRS) facility of the Terminal Ballist ... read..

"Doing all this drama to hide their failures": Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje slams Karnataka Congress for opposing VB-G RAM G Bill

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | December 20, 2025 7:48:54 PM IST

Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje on Saturday slammed Karnataka Congress for opposing the VB-G RAM G Bill (Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin)), alleging that they are "doing drama" to hide their governance failures. ... read..

PM Modi targets Congress, says it was becoming part of conspiracy before Independence to end identity of Assam

Guwahati (Assam) | December 20, 2025 8:18:59 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday slammed the Congress in poll-bound in Assam, alleging that it was becoming a party to the conspiracy that could have made the state a part of erstwhile East Pakistan and that freedom fighter Gopinath Bordoloi, who ... read..

"BJP's Godse-like mindset has not ended yet": Punjab Congress chief attacks Centre over VB-G-RAM-G Bill

Chandigarh (Punjab) | December 20, 2025 7:48:50 PM IST

Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring on Saturday alleged that the BJP's "Nathuram Godse mindset has not ended yet" after the VB-G RAM G Bill (Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin)) was passed by the Parliament. ... read..

Kerala: Massive fire engulfs plastic manufacturing unit in Kannur's Thalassery, dousing ops underway

Kannur (Kerala) | December 20, 2025 7:48:47 PM IST

A massive fire broke out at a plastic manufacturing unit in Thalassery in Kerala's Kannur district on Saturday afternoon. ... read..

"Criticism must be constructive, irresponsible statements will not be tolerated": Pawan Kalyan slams YSRCP at 'Amarajeevi Jaladhara' project foundation ceremony

Peravali (Andhra Pradesh) | December 20, 2025 7:18:49 PM IST

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Saturday addressed a gathering after participating in the foundation-laying ceremony of the "Amarajeevi Jaladhara" project held at Peravali in the Nidadavole Assembly constituency of East Godavari distr ... read..

Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta reviews dust pollution hotspots in Rohini, orders time-bound civic action

New Delhi | December 20, 2025 7:18:47 PM IST

Delhi Legislative Assembly Speaker and Rohini MLA Vijender Gupta conducted an on-site inspection of air pollution hotspots in Rohini on Saturday and directed civic agencies to undertake immediate, coordinated action to control dust-related pollution, term ... read..

NDMC chairman inaugurates two-day annual winter rose show at Chanakyapuri

New Delhi | December 20, 2025 7:18:43 PM IST

The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) Chairman Keshav Chandra, on Saturday, inaugurated the two-day "Annual Winter Rose Show" at the India-Africa Friendship Rose Garden, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi. ... read..

On Atal Ji's birth anniversary, Prime Minister to dedicate 'Rashtra Prerna Sthal' to the nation: CM Yogi Adityanath

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 20, 2025 7:18:41 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday reviewed the preparations for the proposed visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 25 and the inauguration of the newly constructed Rashtra Prerna Sthal. ... read..

"Effort to snatch away poor's livelihood and jobs": Congress MP Kumari Selja opposes VB-G RAM G Bill

New Delhi | December 20, 2025 7:18:37 PM IST

Congress MP Kumari Selja on Saturday alleged that the Central government is attempting to "snatch away" the livelihood and jobs of poor people by replacing MGNREGA with VB-G RAM G Bill (Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin)) ... read..

"Raam ke Naam" row: AAP MP Sanjay Singh claims BJP "falsely attributed" Atal Bihari's statement to him, vows legal action

New Delhi | December 20, 2025 7:18:32 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh on Saturday claimed that he has been receiving threats after his statement in Parliament that invoked the name of the Hindu God 'Ram'. ... read..

IPS Y. Puran Kumar suicide case: Former Haryana DGP Shatrujeet Kapur questioned by SIT

By Anamika Tiwari Chandigarh | December 20, 2025 6:48:52 PM IST

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Chandigarh Police is continuing its probe into the suicide case of Haryana cadre IPS officer Y. Puran Kumar. As part of the investigation, the SIT has been recording statements of Haryana IAS and IPS officers wh ... read..

From resource generation towards self-reliance, Himachal will become the most prosperous State by 2032: CM Sukhu

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | December 20, 2025 6:48:49 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday stated that the state has earned Rs 26,683 crore in revenue over the past two and a half years from its own resources, with an increase of Rs 3,800 crore over the previous government's ave ... read..

'Urea App' is testament to Congress' incompetence: KTR slams Telangana govt

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 20, 2025 6:48:42 PM IST

BRS Working President KT Rama Rao has said that the 'Urea App' is a clear sign of the Congress government's incompetence and accused the ruling party of acting with a vendetta against rural areas. ... read..

"Does opposition want to give money to poor or not?": BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on row over VB-G-RAM-G Bill

Deoghar (Jharkhand) | December 20, 2025 6:48:36 PM IST

Following the passage of the VB-G RAM G Bill (Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin)) in the Parliament and the opposition accusing the Centre of 'bulldozing' the MGNREGA, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey asked whether the opposition wante ... read..

Union Health Minister addresses 21st convocation ceremony of King George's Medical University in UP

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 20, 2025 6:18:51 PM IST

Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda addressed the 21st annual convocation ceremony of King George's Medical University (KGMU), in Lucknow on Saturday. ... read..

SSP Jammu launches online tenant verification portal 'KIRAYEDAR' to strengthen internal security

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 20, 2025 6:18:41 PM IST

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Jammu Joginder Singh on Saturday launched an online tenant verification web portal named "KIRAYEDAR" for the general public. ... read..

"Regrettable and unfortunate": BSP Chief Mayawati advises Nitish Kumar to "express regret" on Hijab controversy

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 20, 2025 5:48:40 PM IST

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Saturday called on Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to apologise over an incident in which he allegedly attempted to remove the hijab of a Muslim woman during a public function earlier this week. ... read..

'Tashi Delek & Julley!': Kiren Rijiu extends Losar greetings to people of Ladakh

New Delhi | December 20, 2025 5:48:39 PM IST

Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Saturday extended greetings to the people of Ladakh on the occasion of Losar, the traditional Tibetan New Year, and participated in the cultural celebrations marking the festival ... read..

"Mob rule should not prevail": Congress MP Shashi Tharoor condemns violence in Bangladesh

Patna (Bihar) | December 20, 2025 5:48:37 PM IST

Congress MP and Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs, Shashi Tharoor, on Saturday strongly condemned the violence in Bangladesh triggered by the death of Inqilab Moncho convenor Sharif Osman Hadi, leading mobs to vandali ... read..

"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..

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