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Citing federalism and rights of states, Sibal opposes simultaneous elections
December 11, 2025 04:44 IST
The panel, chaired by BJP MP P P Chaudhary, met on Wednesday. Among those who attended the meeting were BJP MPs Sambit Patra, Anurag Thakur, Congress members Manish Tewari, Sukdhdeo Bhagat, and SP member Dharmendra Yadav.
Congress walks out after Nirbhaya Fund question withdrawn in RS
December 11, 2025 04:42 IST
As per Rule 53 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in RS, a member can withdraw a question by giving a notice
On Martyrs’ Day, Himanta’s call to Assamese people – ‘Don’t offer employment to unfamiliar people’Subscriber Only
December 11, 2025 15:26 IST
Himanta Biswa Sarma called on Assamese people not to sell land or offer employment to “unfamiliar people” — a term he has used on several occasions to refer to Bengali-origin Muslims.
Reopen Nathu La border trade, vital for livelihood: BJP MP
December 11, 2025
Speaking during the Zero Hour, Lepcha said there was an “urgent need” to take steps to resume trade through Nathu La and protect the livelihoods of border area residents.
US expands vetting of social media to H-1B applicants, dependentsSubscriber Only
December 11, 2025 05:31 IST
In June this year, citing “national security and public safety”, the US had said that all applicants for student visas must make their social media accounts public.
Amit Shah links vote chori to Nehru, Indira, Sonia; says Congress loss its leadership’s doingSubscriber Only
December 11, 2025 04:08 IST
Shah said the SIR was aimed at cleaning electoral rolls and ensuring that “infiltrators” are detected, deleted from voter lists, and deported.
Key part to be fixed before Dhruvs with Navy, Coast Guard fly againSubscriber Only
December 11, 2025 09:14 IST
Deck landing stress and exposure of mechanical components to the corrosive saline environment of the seas put naval helicopters through more gruelling tests, different from the choppers operated by land-based forces. The ALH naval variant awaits modification to a key component.
7-10 yrs jail, collective punishment: Karnataka tables hate speech BillSubscriber Only
December 11, 2025 05:32 IST
The Bill defines “prejudicial interest” to include bias on the grounds of religion, race, caste or community; sex, gender, sexual orientation, place of birth, residence, language, disability, or tribe.
J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha hails Savarkar’s vision, calls for ‘countering false narratives’Subscriber Only
December 10, 2025 22:14 IST
He described Savarkar as “a symbol of India’s success, strength, prosperity, resolve, dedication, sensitivity, simplicity, perseverance, culture and dreams”.
Congress SOS from Odisha: Responsibility in wrong hands, Priyanka Gandhi should take leadership roleSubscriber Only
December 10, 2025 22:07 IST
Letter written to Sonia Gandhi by Mohammed Moquim, former Cuttack-Barabati MLA
Modi gets a call from Netanyahu, reaffirms India’s support to Gaza Peace PlanSubscriber Only
December 11, 2025 04:45 IST
Modi and Netanyahu last spoke in October when he congratulated the Israeli PM on the progress made under the Gaza plan.
Funds needed for Konkan Railway doubling, states asked to share costs: Vaishnaw in Lok SabhaSubscriber Only
December 10, 2025 20:08 IST
Vaishnaw said that Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) has taken up the work of preparing a detailed project report (DPR) for the doubling of identified sections (approx 263 km) to increase the capacity of the route.
Rahul Gandhi-Amit Shah tiff to Opposition walkout: What all happened during HM’s address on election reforms
December 10, 2025 19:49 IST
Intervening Amit Shah's speech, leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi challenged Shah to debate the claims he made in his three recent press conferences alleging “vote chori” by BJP in collusion with the Election Commission.
11:45 pm: First fire call from Goa nightclub. 1:17 am: Luthra brothers booked flight to ThailandSubscriber Only
December 10, 2025 19:48 IST
‘While Goa police and fire services were battling blaze and rescuing those trapped, the accused were preparing to flee country’.
Severed head of tribal woman, whose murder sparked violence, found in Odisha riverSubscriber Only
December 10, 2025 18:21 IST
This comes days after clashes were reported between the tribal Rakhelguda village and MV-26 village, where Bengali settlers live, over the headless body found in a river.
Amit Shah, Rahul Gandhi face off in Lok Sabha over SIR, ‘vote chori’ charges
December 10, 2025 20:48 IST
mit Shah Rahul Gandhi clash, Lok Sabha SIR debate: Rahul Gandhi said the government was evading his charges made during his ‘vote chori’ press conference.
Will the Dravidian wheel of fortune turn in AIADMK’s favour? As EPS is named party’s chief ministerial face, a 210-seat bet against StalinSubscriber Only
December 10, 2025 18:04 IST
Party formally announces general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami as CM candidate for 2026 Assembly election, vesting him with “full and absolute authority” to shape pre-poll alliance
New scandal at Tirupati: Polyester shawls passed off as silk, ordered at Rs 55 croreSubscriber Only
December 10, 2025 16:59 IST
According to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Board, an initial probe revealed that the silk shawls given to visiting dignitaries were made of polyester and not pure silk.
‘Modi spends half his work time abroad’: Congress hits back after BJP questions Rahul Gandhi’s Germany visit
December 10, 2025 14:53 IST
Rahul Gandhi will visit Germany from December 15 to 20, during which he will engage with the Indian diaspora and meet German government ministers.
Shashi Tharoor, chosen for Veer Savarkar award, says won’t accept; NGO organisers claim he knew in advanceSubscriber Only
December 12, 2025 08:13 IST
‘I was neither aware of, nor had accepted, such an award, and it was irresponsible on the part of the organisers to announce my name without my having agreed to receive it,’ the Congress leader said
‘Concerts in India aren’t safe for women’: British travel influencer says she and her friend were ‘touched without consent’ at Post Malone event in GuwahatiSubscriber Only
December 10, 2025 13:41 IST
DCP Guwahati East Mrinal Deka, in whose jurisdiction the concert venue falls, said that police were cognizant of the post and were looking into the matter
‘Deepavali soul of our civilisation’: PM Modi says Unesco tag to festival will contribute to its global popularity
December 10, 2025 17:42 IST
Deepavali, on Wednesday, was inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, along with 19 other cultural heritages that featured in the 2025 list.
Diwali makes it to Unesco Intangible Cultural Heritage list; PM Modi says ‘people in India and around the world are thrilled’Subscriber Only
December 10, 2025 13:22 IST
India currently has 15 elements inscribed on Unesco's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity -- they include Kumbh Mela, Durga Puja of Kolkata, Garba dance of Gujarat, yoga, the tradition of Vedic chanting, and Ramlila - the traditional performance of the epic 'Ramayana'.
Deepavali festival on Unesco Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity 2025: Here’s the full list
December 10, 2025 13:26 IST
Deepavali UNESCO heritage, Global cultural heritage 2025: The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) established this list to ensure better protection of important intangible cultural heritages across the world and spread awareness of their significance.
2 days before recruitment exam in Bihar, key figure in several leaks arrestedSubscriber Only
December 10, 2025 08:39 IST
He was picked up in a previous paper leak case, police said
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