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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.

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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

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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

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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.

Communal violence flares in Bastar after dispute over burial, 20 cops injuredSubscriber Only

December 19, 2025 07:14 IST

Tensions began on December 16 when Rajman Salam, the sarpanch of Badetevda village in Amabeda tehsil of Kanker district in the Bastar region, sought to bury his 70-year-old father's body on his private property.

Religious, regional bias in Santosh Trophy football team selection? J&K orders probeSubscriber Only

December 19, 2025 08:25 IST

The probe was ordered after the BJP alleged discrimination against the Jammu region, as only one player from the region made the cut in the final selection list.

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Ram Vanji Sutar: Statue of Unity sculptor dies at 100, leaves imprint from Gujarat to AssamSubscriber Only

December 19, 2025 05:29 IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to X to pay his tribute and called Sutar a remarkable sculptor whose mastery gave India some of its most iconic landmarks. He added that Sutar’s works would “always vividly showcase India’s history, culture and collective consciousness”.

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Opposition reminds govt of farm law protests: ‘People will be on streets’Subscriber Only

December 19, 2025 05:04 IST

LoP in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge sought to underline that MNREGA was in line with Article 41 and rooted in the sentiment of ensuring food for the poor.

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CWC meet on Dec 27 to chalk out nationwide stir against Bill

December 19, 2025 05:02 IST

“Our party, under the leadership of Sonia Gandhi, brought this legislation and the BJP government, by going after it, clearly shows it wants to end our party’s legacy,” said a senior leader.

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