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Cases piling up, ED moves to fast-track investigations, also push for speedy trial

December 23, 2025 07:04 IST

The agency is also engaging with the judiciary to establish more special courts for adjudication of money laundering cases.

‘Disturbing public order’ accounts for 50% of takedown notices to X

December 23, 2025 13:53 IST

May 13, 2024 saw most takedowns of 115 links for ‘influencing poll process’.

Baghel’s son Chaitanya received Rs 200-250 cr in liquor ‘scam’: Chargesheet

Chaitanya, ex-CM Baghel’s son, received Rs 200–250 crore in liquor scam: police chargesheet

December 23, 2025 06:30 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.

UP govt had opposed key claim of Akhlaq murder accused, now cites same to withdraw case against them

December 23, 2025 06:30 IST

HC had in 2017 noted inconsistencies in witness statements, but did not comment on the merits of the case

In counter move, Bangladesh puts visa ops on hold in India

In counter move, Bangladesh puts visa operations on hold in India

December 23, 2025 06:13 IST

The tit-for-tat move comes in the wake of unrest across Bangladesh following the death of Sharif Osman Hadi, a leader of the protests that led to the ouster of Sheikh Hasina's Awami League government in 2024.

India, France sign pact to produce direct firing sight, navigation system

December 23, 2025 04:37 IST

The development comes just a month after BEL signed a Joint Venture Cooperation Agreement with Safran for joint production of the Highly Agile Modular Munition Extended Range (HAMMER) Smart Precision Guided Air-to-Ground weapons in India.

Jaishankar visits cyclone-hit Lanka as PM special envoy

December 23, 2025 04:24 IST

“The visit underscores India’s Neighbourhood First Policy and takes place in the context of Operation Sagar Bandhu launched to address the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah,” the MEA said.

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.

Democratic system is under attack, Opp has to counter it: Rahul Gandhi

Democratic system is under attack, Opposition 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.

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan underscored the growing importance of multidomain operations in modern warfare (File photo)

With technology influence on modern warfare, IITs play an important role: CDS General Anil Chauhan

December 22, 2025 23:28 IST

Minister Gadkari also urged students to focus on becoming job creators rather than job seekers.

The tensions flared after the protestors on hunger strike were taken away from their protest strike in Phelangpi earlier Monday.

Eviction demand turns violent in Assam’s West Karbi Anglong, mob sets BJP leader’s ancestral home on fire

December 23, 2025 06:45 IST

At least three people were injured as police resorted to force to disperse the protestors, officials said.

The citizens are advised to check the holiday list in advance before planning a visit to their bank.

RBI Holiday List 2026: Banks to remain closed for 10 days in January – Check dates & city-wise closure list

December 23, 2025 13:59 IST

Bank Holidays in January 2026: In January 2026, branches of both public and private sector banks will remain closed on several days due to various occasions and festivals such as New Year, Swami Vivekananda Jayanti, Bihu, etc.

SIR in his crosshairs, Udhayanidhi says BJP ally AIADMK is Amit Shah Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam

December 22, 2025 19:56 IST

Mocking the AIADMK for its alliance with the BJP, Udhayanidhi said the party had “completely surrendered” to Union Home Minister Amit Shah

Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat said that all other forms of criminal activity – including terrorism -- will remain on police radar in the Union Territory.

From drugs to terrorism, everything on police radar: J&K DGP Nalin Prabhat

December 22, 2025 19:45 IST

With a constant aim and objective to stamp out all such anti-national and anti-social activities in Jammu and Kashmir, he said the police and security forces are carrying out aggressive operations against terrorists, their overground workers (OGWs), sympathisers, drug smugglers and those involved in hawala money rackets.

Bharat Taxi to launch soon (Image generated using AI)

Govt to launch Bharat Taxi app soon – know the benefits

December 22, 2025 19:29 IST

Bharat Taxi launch date, features & benefits: The government has announced plans for Bharat Taxi — India’s national taxi service. Here’s everything to know about the launch timeline, features, rider and driver benefits and official statements.

neither Nadda elaborated on the alleged conspiracy nor did he name anyone

Nadda’s big claim: Congress insiders were involved in 2013 Naxal attack that killed many party leaders

December 22, 2025 22:09 IST

Ex-CM Baghel hits back: 'Security agencies, including NIA, should interrogate him and demand evidence for his claims'

New Delhi, Dec 22 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Deputy CM Samrat Chaudhary and Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan (Lalan) Singh, in New Delhi on Monday. (PMO/ANI Photo)

Month after Bihar landslide, Nitish calls on PM Modi, Amit Shah

December 22, 2025 19:47 IST

JDU sources say meeting did not have any fixed agenda and it was a general conversation of state and national affairs involving Bihar

While many entered the classroom for grade 7, 11-year-old Pundir and 12-year-old Divya Chaudhary were left behind.

In Uttarakhand school, bear cub drags boy into jungle, 12-year-old friend comes to his rescue

December 22, 2025 18:33 IST

Second attack at same school, where 12 students are enrolled: ‘It is as if the animals know there is easy prey’

Video footage of the appointment ceremony went viral when CM Nitish Kumar, noticing her hijab, remarked, "What is this?" and pulled down the veil.

Row over Nitish pulling doctor’s hijab continues to simmer – in Jharkhand more than Bihar

December 22, 2025 17:27 IST

BJP slams state health minister for offering job to doctor; he hits back: ‘Humanity overrides rules’

“Under Mamata Banerjee’s leadership, West Bengal is going down the same path as Bangladesh, if this is allowed to continue,” Siddiqui (left) alleged. (Express File Photo/bjpbengal.org)

‘Bengal unsafe under Mamata, going down path of fundamentalism like Bangladesh,’ says BJP Minority Morcha chief

December 22, 2025 17:14 IST

After a Hindu man was lynched in the violence that broke out in Bangladesh following youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi’s death, BJP Minority Morcha president Jamal Siddiqui sought support for the minority Hindus there.

PAN-Aadhaar link mandatory before 2026: Deadline, penalty & what happens if you miss it

December 23, 2025 16:46 IST

PAN-Aadhaar link mandatory before 2026: Know the deadline to link PAN with Aadhaar, penalty for missing the deadline, how to link online, and consequences on PAN status, tax filing, banking and financial transactions.

The polls were in the news last month when they were deferred for a week, after it was decided that the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls should be finished first.

Goa Zilla Panchayat Election Results 2025 Highlights: BJP-MGP alliance wins 30 seats; CM Pramod Sawant thanks state, party karyakartas

December 23, 2025 15:26 IST

Goa Zilla Panchayat Election Results 2025 Highlights: Follow real-time Goa ZP election results, vote counting updates, winners list, constituency-wise leads, Goa ZP polls result and latest news from the zilla panchayat elections.

Focus on ‘general government’ to attract global investment: former finance commission chairman NK Singh

December 22, 2025 15:32 IST

NK Singh said India’s appeal to global investors hinges on fiscal discipline across the “general government” — the Centre and states together — arguing that cooperative federalism, combined with competitiveness-driven growth, is essential to sustaining the economy’s long-term momentum.