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As Uddhav, Raj Thackeray reunite for BMC polls, why BJP may have a fight on its hands
December 24, 2025 07:03 IST

Thackerays' alliance is likely to force BJP to rely more on Shinde Sena, especially in Marathi-dominated civic bodies like BMC, Thane, Kalyan-Dombivali, Nashik, Pune and Navi Mumbai

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.

Liberian student's'suspicious’ death under probe in Chhattisgarh capital
December 24, 2025 02:30 IST

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

Christian Michel James is the ‘middleman’ in AgustaWestland VVIP chopper ‘scam’.
December 24, 2025 04:09 IST

A Delhi court Tuesday rejected a plea moved by Christian Michel James, the alleged middleman in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper “scam” seeking his release in the corruption case lodged against him by the CBI. Refusing to comment on the merits of his plea, Special Judge Sanjay Jindal of Rouse Avenue Court said the matter had […]

HC dismisses pleas of Hizbul chief’s sons against framing of charges
December 24, 2025 05:54 IST

The bench held the appeals, which were filed under Section 21 of the National Investigation Agency Act, 2008, are not maintainable.

NTA likely to introduce facial recognition in entrance exams
December 25, 2025 09:19 IST

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) had conducted face authentication during the NEET-UG exam in May this year.

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.

As right-wing outfits barge into 2 churches ahead of Christmas, tensions run high in Madhya Pradesh
December 23, 2025 11:19 IST

Police said several youths were detained for creating a disturbance, and investigators are working to establish the sequence of events based on testimonies from both sides.

In Goa zila panchayat poll results, BJP sees resounding win, Congress incremental gains
December 23, 2025 11:13 IST

In North Goa, the BJP won 18 seats, the Congress won two. In South Goa – which has been a traditional stronghold of the Congress – BJP won 11 seats, the Congress won eight.

Assam invokes 1950 expulsion law again
December 23, 2025 12:31 IST

This comes days after identical orders were issued to 15 people from Nagaon district on December 17

Inside a BJP experiment in MP: Workers complain of ‘tyranny of officials’, turnout dips
December 23, 2025 18:40 IST

At the start of December, the party started an initiative that requires a minister concerned to meet workers for two hours each day. But, with workers' grievances not leading to any action in most cases, these meetings are “not resonating”, say insiders.

On July 18 last year, Chaitanya Baghel was arrested by the central agency in the Rs 2,833- crore alleged liquor scam. (File Photo)
December 23, 2025 01:53 IST

Chaitanya, who was arrested by the Enforcement Diectorate (ED) in July, has been accused of acting as a bridge between officials and the alleged syndicate.

Mining only in 0.19% of Aravalli, after detailed study: Minister
December 23, 2025 04:15 IST

His remarks come in the bac­kdrop of criticism and protests over the new definition of Aravalli hills—any landform that is at an elevation of 100 metres or more above the local relief.

US welcomes SHANTI Bill: ‘A step towards stronger energy security ties’
December 23, 2025 11:50 IST

The Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill, 2025 was passed in Parliament on Thursday and received Presidential assent on Saturday.

JAXA mission onboard H3 rocket fails at second stage
January 13, 2026 15:05 IST

Japan is developing the H3 series of rockets meant for carrying the heaviest payloads into space.

Democratic system is under attack, Opp has to counter it: Rahul Gandhi
December 23, 2025 03:43 IST

Asked about the Congress not being able to win state elections, Gandhi reiterated his allegation of “elections being stolen”.

NIA chief Sadanand Date repatriated to parent cadre Maharashtra
December 23, 2025 01:42 IST

He is likely to replace incumbent Maharashtra Director General of Police (DGP) Rashmi Shukla, whose tenure ends on December 31.

In post-electoral bond year, BJD received Rs 60 crore through contributions; maximum came from Vedanta
December 22, 2025 10:21 IST

In the previous two financial years, 2023-24 and 2022-23, the BJD showed nil income through contribution above Rs 20,000.

DMK donation kitty swells before 2026 battle, rides on rank and file
December 22, 2025 21:56 IST

Of its Rs 365.82 cr donations in 2024-25, DMK got Rs 300.66 cr through small donations raised by party workers and supporters; it also got Rs 50 cr from the lottery firm Tiger Associates, Kolkata

Congress indifference to blame for plight of farmers, Modi says in Assam
December 22, 2025 11:12 IST

The prime minister performed the “bhoomipoojan” of the new brownfield Ammonia-Urea Fertiliser Project at Namrup in Dibrugarh, within the existing premises of the Brahmaputra Valley Fertiliser Corporation Limited (BVFCL). The project involves an estimated investment of Rs 10,600 crore.

Ahead of Bihar polls, JD(U), LJP(RV) donations jump, bank on electoral trusts
December 22, 2025 03:01 IST

JD(U)'s funding grows to Rs 18.69 cr in 2024-25 from Rs 1.81 cr in 2023-24; LJP (RV)'s donations soar to Rs 11.09 cr from Rs 11.67 lakh

Jammu police made no ‘serious-minded effort’ to probe girl’s death, High Court transfers case to CBI
December 22, 2025 01:43 IST

Order came after girl’s father approached court seeking transfer of the investigation, saying he suspected his daughter had been raped and murdered

Collector Tina Dabi finds herself in crosshairs of college students protesting fee hike
December 22, 2025 06:58 IST

Says matter strictly between students and University of Jodhpur, and that district administration had nothing to do with it.

Nicobar tribal concerns on NCST table again, islands council flags ‘unanswered concerns’
December 22, 2025 04:56 IST

The project includes a transshipment port, a township, a civil and military use airport, a 450 MVA gas and solar power-based plant.

Youngsters attending a class for a German language course in Hisar.
December 23, 2025 21:15 IST

The shift comes at a time when the state has witnessed the deportation back home of a stream of illegal immigrants by US authorities over the past year.

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