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Rajasthan HC sets roadmap for future student polls, refrains from ruling on this year’s pollsSubscriber Only

December 19, 2025 20:43 IST

Asks ECI to spare universities from polling duties to protect academics

According to the preliminary probe, the woman had contacted the Deputy SP over the phone to discuss an issue, after which the officer asked her to meet him in Dantewada, where he had to attend a police hearing.

A market, a meeting and a failed ‘murder’ plot — a Chhattisgarh Deputy SP’s narrow escape in DantewadaSubscriber Only

December 19, 2025 20:27 IST

The incident took place around 2.30 pm in a market near the collectorate when the officer was speaking with the woman suspect.

The Election Commission of India has urged voters to verify their details within the stipulated period to ensure that eligible electors are not excluded and ineligible names do not remain in the electoral rolls. (File)

SIR done, over 97 lakh names dropped from Tamil Nadu’s draft electoral rollsSubscriber Only

December 19, 2025 21:21 IST

Tamil Nadu draft electoral rolls: The Commission emphasised that the draft roll published on December 19 is not final and that eligible voters whose names are missing can still be added.

Madhya Pradesh, HIV, thalassemia, blood transfusions, Satna district hospital, blood centre,

Exclusive: What the probe into Madhya Pradesh HIV-thalassemia scandal has found so farSubscriber Only

December 20, 2025 06:53 IST

Inadequate records, HIV tests not conducted property among lapses highlighted in preliminary report

The Enforcement Directorate's Bengaluru zone attached Rs 4.94 crore’s worth of assets of the other accused in the money laundering case in August

ED attaches assets worth Rs 7.93 cr of Yuvraj Singh, Sonu Sood, others in betting case

December 19, 2025 18:51 IST

According to the ED, the action follows investigations into illegal operations of the offshore betting platform 1xBet and its surrogate brands 1xBat and 1xBat Sporting Lines.

Bihar, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, veil, woman's face, official ceremony, Kashmir, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq,

Voices against Nitish Kumar grow louder in Kashmir: Hijab row finds mention in Mirwaiz sermon, Iltija complaintSubscriber Only

December 20, 2025 05:26 IST

Comments come days after Chief Minister Omar Abdullah described the incident as ‘deeply distressing’

ED attaches assets of Yuvraj Singh, Sonu Sood, Urvashi Rautela, others in PMLA case linked to illegal betting platform

December 19, 2025 18:02 IST

On October 6, the ED froze assets worth Rs 11.14 crore belonging to cricketers Shikhar Dhawan and Suresh Raina following its investigations into the operations of the offshore betting platform 1xBet.

Indian Railways unreserved ticket booking (Image generated using AI/Gemini)

Indian Railways unreserved ticket booking online: What passengers must carry during train travelSubscriber Only

December 19, 2025 17:58 IST

Indian Railways unreserved ticket booking rules: The passengers travelling on suburban (local) trains or in the General class of trains are required to carry an unreserved ticket.

Singapore Police finds ‘no foul play’ in Zubeen Garg death case

December 19, 2025 17:51 IST

Zubeen garg death case update: Upon completion of the Singapore Police Force's investigations, the findings will be submitted to the State Coroner in Singapore, who will hold a Coroner’s Inquiry (“CI”), a fact-finding process to establish the cause and circumstances of death.

The Election Commission will release draft electoral rolls for Tamil Nadu Friday

Tamil Nadu Draft Voter List 2025: Step-by-step guide to check your name online, file objections till January 18

December 22, 2025 16:03 IST

Tamil Nadu draft voter list 2025 released: Tamil Nadu draft electoral roll releases today; learn how to check names online, download voter list PDF, raise objections till January 18 and important deadlines

Income Tax Dept advisory (Image generated using AI)

Received SMS from Income Tax department? Here’s what it means and what taxpayers should doSubscriber Only

December 23, 2025 16:45 IST

Income Tax Department Message on ITR filing AY 2025-26: The last date for revising or filing belated return for AY 2025-26 is 31st December 2025.

Jairam Ramesh, Congress MP and party general secretary (communication), addressed a press conference and said the Vande Mataram debate during the session was all about the government “defaming Nehru” and “twisting history”.

Congress on Winter session: ‘PM Modi’s strategy was to insult the 3 people who built modern India’

December 19, 2025 16:48 IST

‘Government running away from discussion on pollution,’ says Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh.

This is the second reaction from the woman in the past week after a trial court in Ernakulam convicted six accused, sentencing them to 20 years in jail, while acquitting Malayalam actor Dileep, who had faced conspiracy charges.

‘I should have remained silent’: Malayalam actress who survived 2017 abduction and sexual assaultSubscriber Only

December 19, 2025 16:37 IST

This is the second reaction from the woman in the past week after a trial court convicted six accused, while acquitting Malayalam actor Dileep, who had faced conspiracy charges

‘We won’t return to relief camps’: Manipur has started resettling those displaced by violence. It’s not without challengesSubscriber Only

December 19, 2025 16:11 IST

Violence this week in a fringe area between Meitei and Kuki-Zo areas has put the spotlight on the arduous task of sending over 50,000 people back to their homes

‘Conduct of members unbecoming of House, hope they reflect on their behaviour’: Chairman Radhakrishnan

December 19, 2025 15:40 IST

While adjourning Rajya Sabha, Radhakrishnan also said “the session was very productive”, and expressed hope that they will have more fruitful discussions in the coming sessions as well.

WATCH | Priyanka Gandhi, other opposition leaders join PM Modi, Om Birla over tea

December 19, 2025 15:07 IST

Earlier on Thursday, Priyanka Gandhi had sought an appointment with Union Minister Nitin Gadkari during Question Hour in the Lok Sabha to raise concerns related to highway projects in her Wayanad constituency

Indian Railways train ticket booking online (Image generated using AI)

Indian Railways ticket booking: Train reservation time change for Aadhaar-authenticated IRCTC usersSubscriber Only

December 22, 2025 10:44 IST

Indian Railways train ticket booking timings: The Ministry of Railways has extended the train ticket booking window for Aadhaar-authenticated IRCTC users on the opening day of the Advance Reservation Period (ARP).

Passengers, including former Vice President Venkaiah Naidu, were accommodated and offered refunds or rescheduling.

Technical snag grounds Vizag-bound Air India Express flight

December 19, 2025 14:00 IST

An Air India Express flight to Visakhapatnam was cancelled at Vijayawada’s Gannavaram Airport after an engine-related technical snag was detected before take-off. Several prominent leaders were among the passengers.

The Election Commission will release draft electoral rolls for Gujarat and Tamil Nadu on Friday after completing the SIR exercise.

Gujarat Draft Voter List 2025: How to Check Your Name Online, objections Open Till January 18

December 23, 2025 11:15 IST

Gujarat draft voter list 2025 released: CEO Gujarat draft electoral roll published today. Learn how to check names online, download voter list PDF, raise objections till January 18 and important deadlines.

Germans couple, in India on work visa, detained in Rajasthan over conversion claimsSubscriber Only

December 19, 2025 14:55 IST

According to local police, information was received that a prayer group was functioning without permission in Sri Karanpur, about 15 km from the Pakistan border

Madhya Pradesh suspends three health officials after children test HIV positive from blood transfusionsSubscriber Only

December 19, 2025 12:20 IST

All five children are currently receiving treatment under standard HIV management protocols, and counselling and medical support have been extended to their families.

India’s ‘100% literacy by 2030’ goal hits Bihar wallSubscriber Only

December 19, 2025 12:05 IST

With one of the country’s highest illiteracy loads, Bihar’s absence from the Centre’s ULLAS scheme threatens the education ministry’s ambitious 2030 target.

A 31-year-old migrant worker from Chhattisgarh was tragically lynched in Kerala's Palakkad district after being falsely suspected of theft while appearing mentally disoriented. (File)

5 held for beating Chhattisgarh man to death in KeralaSubscriber Only

December 20, 2025 01:15 IST

Police say Ramnarayan Baghel, 31, was questioned on camera by a group of men before being assaulted on suspicion of theft

The Rajya Sabha also cleared the SHANTI Bill, opening India’s nuclear power sector to private and foreign companies.

Parliament Winter Session Today LIVE Updates | Rahul Gandhi says govt demolished 20 yrs of MGNREGA in one day, both houses adjourned

December 19, 2025 16:25 IST

Winter Session of Parliament, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha Day 15 Live Updates: The Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha were adjourned sine die on Friday, marking the end of the Winter Session of Parliament.

Indian Railways PNR Status: Here’s what GNWL, RLWL and PQWL mean for your journeySubscriber Only

December 19, 2025 13:42 IST

Indian Railways PNR Status Check: With simplified processes, most passengers now prefer booking their train tickets online through IRCTC rather than using PRS counters at railway stations.

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