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JCO dies of bullet injury in Jammu, probe underway

December 24, 2025 11:35 IST

Officials said that the deceased was on duty in the Bari Brahmana area at that time. He was immediately rushed to the hospital, where he succumbed to injuries.

Commuters move through a thick layer of smog in the Vinod Nagar area as the Air Quality Index (AQI) remains in the 'very poor' category, in New Delhi on Tuesday. (Photo/ANI)

North India Weather Live Updates: Delhi wakes up to thick blanket of smog, ‘very poor’ air quality

December 24, 2025 12:28 IST

North India Weather Today News Live Updates: The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 349 around 5:30 am, placing Delhi in the ‘very poor’ category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

Fresh CBI case against ED officer, brother over disproportionate assets

Fresh CBI case against ED officer, brother over disproportionate assets

December 24, 2025 10:41 IST

Senior ED officer Vishal Deep, who had been arrested by the CBI for allegedly seeking bribes from two private college administrators in Himachal Pradesh, was granted bail last month.

PESA Act approved by Jharkhand Cabinet, empowering Gram Sabhas. (File)

Jharkhand Cabinet approves PESA rules to empower Gram Sabhas

December 24, 2025 10:39 IST

Gram Sabhas in Jharkhand’s rural areas will have authority over the use of minor forest produce, preparation of local area development plans, and management of water resources.

Gold Price Today in India: Check the gold rate in India today, December 24 Carat wise and city wise price list below. (File Image)

Gold Today Rate, December 24: Check 18, 22 and 24 carat gold prices Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and other cities

December 24, 2025 10:37 IST

Today's 18, 22 and 24 Carat Gold Prices in Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Delhi: The price of gold in India today, December 24, is ₹13,893 per gram for 24 karat gold, ₹12,735 per gram for 22 karat gold and ₹10,420 per gram for 18 karat gold.

delhi fog

Dense fog blankets parts of North India; at least 10 flights cancelled at Delhi Airport

December 24, 2025 11:32 IST

North India Cold Wave, IMD Fog Alert: The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 349 around 5:30 am, placing it in the ‘very poor’ category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

Protest against Bangladesh Hindu lynching

Bangladesh Hindu lynching protests LIVE updates: India summons Dhaka envoy amid growing unrest

December 24, 2025 11:57 IST

Bangladesh Hindu lynching protests LIVE: Outrage erupts in India after Dipu Chandra Das was lynched in Bangladesh, triggering protests, diplomatic summons and visa curbs.

isro bluebird

BlueBird Block-2 launch: ISRO’s LMV3 rocket lifts off with heaviest-ever satellite on Indian soil | Watch

December 24, 2025 12:06 IST

The LVM3-M6 will place the BlueBird Block-2 satellite into Low Earth Orbit. It is the largest commercial communications satellite and is the heaviest payload launched by LVM3 from Indian soil so far.

No confirmed tickets, 18 young Odisha wrestlers travel sitting near toilets for national event

18 young Odisha wrestlers spend journey to national event sitting near train toilet

December 24, 2025 10:47 IST

The athletes, including eight girls, who participated in the national event from December 7 to 12, travelled in such conditions for hours during both their onward and return journeys.

BJP calls Bangladesh unrest, attacks on Hindus a ‘well-planned conspiracy’

In Jammu, BJP calls Bangladesh unrest, attacks on Hindus a ‘well-planned conspiracy’

December 24, 2025 08:18 IST

This also comes days after the lynching of a Bangladeshi Hindu man, Dipu Chandra Das, who was beaten to death and set on fire following allegations of blasphemy.

Bihar Police EOU moves to attach properties of land and sand mafia

In Bihar, a crackdown on land and sand mafia

December 24, 2025 08:05 IST

According to the EOU’s assessment, properties linked to land mafia cases alone are valued at around Rs 39.79 crore.

Don't be part-time worker like Rahul Gandhi: Nitin Nabin's message to BJP cadre in Bihar

Don’t be part-time worker like Rahul Gandhi: Nitin Nabin’s message to BJP cadre in Bihar

December 24, 2025 13:05 IST

He also told the BJP workers not to be “part-time politicians like Congress leader Rahul Gandhi”, who “defames” constitutional bodies like the Election Commission while in the country, and “speaks ill of his motherland” on trips abroad.

J&K HC dismisses Mehbooba Mufti plea on transfer of undertrials – ‘grounded in ambiguity’

J&K High Court dismisses Mehbooba plea on transfer of undertrials: ‘Grounded in ambiguity’

December 24, 2025 07:15 IST

The order also stated that the petition seeks to invoke the writ jurisdiction on the basis of “incomplete and unsubstantiated facts, clearly unveiling its political undercurrents”.

Razor, straw and phone lights: Kerala doctors attempt roadside surgery on crash victim

Using razor, straw and phone lights, Kerala doctors attempt roadside surgery on crash victim

December 24, 2025 07:09 IST

Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar led a chorus of praise for the doctors. A Raj Bhavan release said the Governor personally spoke to them and lauded their efforts.

Forces plan to optimise unused defence land for green energy

Forces plan to optimise unused defence land for green energy

December 24, 2025 05:05 IST

An estimated 46,000 acres of defence land can be used for such projects.

Liberian student's'suspicious’ death under probe in Chhattisgarh capital

Liberian student’s’suspicious’ death under probe in Chhattisgarh capital

December 24, 2025 05:00 IST

The incident occurred in a four-storied residential building in Sector 16 of Naya Raipur.

India pledges $450-mn relief package as Jaishankar meets top Lanka leaders

India pledges $450-mn relief package as Jaishankar meets top Sri Lanka leaders

December 24, 2025 05:53 IST

Cyclone Ditwah left over 600 people, destroyed hundreds of buildings and displaced around 200,000 people.

Jnanpith Award winner Vinod Kumar Shukla dies at 88: ‘He took reality as it is and made magic’

Jnanpith Award winner Vinod Kumar Shukla dies at 88: ‘He took reality as it is and made magic’

December 24, 2025 05:54 IST

Shukla’s literary career spanned more than five decades, during which he produced poetry, short stories, novels and essays that resisted easy classification.

Vande Bharat Express train running late due to dense fog in North India (PTI Photo)

Dense fog grips North India: Poor visibility hits rail traffic; Vande Bharat, Rajdhani among trains delayed by hours

December 24, 2025 05:53 IST

Train running late news: Several long-distance trains, including premium services such as the Vande Bharat Express and Rajdhani Express, are running behind schedule by over eight hours due to dense fog across North India.

In its recent ruling, the panchayat ordered that no women or girls from these villages will use camera phones with internet access from January 26, meaning that women are only allowed to use basic keypad phones.

Rajasthan caste panchayat bars women from using smartphones, triggers protests

December 24, 2025 05:51 IST

According to local sources, the meeting where the decision was taken was held on Sunday in Ghazipur village in Jalore district.

Injured security personnel sit inside an ambulance following violence allegedly triggered by rumours, in West Karbi Anglong

Assam’s Karbi Anglong on the boil: 2 residents dead, 58 cops injured, internet snapped

December 24, 2025 07:41 IST

Protesters have been demanding evictions in PGR (professional grazing reserve) and VGR (village grazing reserve) lands, where Bihari and Nepali families also stay

electoral roll voter, SIR, Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh SIR 2026 voter list: How to check your name online in SIR 2026 voter list draft. Step-by-step guide

December 24, 2025 08:51 IST

Chhattisgarh SIR 2026 Voter List: The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, which aims at the purification of rolls, is done by the Election Commission if it finds the regular yearly revision inadequate.

Indian Railways in 2026 (Image generated using AI)

From ticket booking to new trains: Top 10 Indian Railways changes in 2026 you need to know

December 23, 2025 20:17 IST

Top 10 Major Changes in Ticket Booking, Fares: In 2026, the national transporter is expected to deliver on several long-pending promises, including the much-awaited launch of the Vande Bharat Sleeper train.

Vinod Kumar Shukla

Writer Vinod Kumar Shukla, first from Chhattisgarh to win Jnanpith Award, dies at 88

December 24, 2025 03:28 IST

Earlier this year, Shukla was awarded the 59th Jnanpith Award for his contributions to Hindi Literature. The award is the highest literary honour given to writers who have excelled in literature in different Indian languages.

Maoist surrender, rehabilitation policy, left-wing extremists, LWE, Odisha,

Odisha’s revised surrender policy yields results, 22 Maoists give up arms

December 23, 2025 17:14 IST

The surrendered cadres, most of whom are from Chhattisgarh, carried a combined bounty of around Rs 2 crore.

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