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As discussed at a recent review meeting, the Ministry’s expenditure until December 2 had reached Rs 25,878 crore of the allocated amount for Central sector schemes in the Budget Estimates (BE) for 2025-2026.

FY26 end nears, Housing Ministry spends only 27% of budget for urban development schemesSubscriber Only

December 9, 2025 21:25 IST

The highest amount, so far, has been spent on mass rapid transit system and Metro projects (Rs 14,811 crore). But it accounts for 42.55% of the budget allocated for the scheme.

SIR aims to delete voters… trust in EC lost, doubts about EVMs: Opposition

December 9, 2025 21:05 IST

During the debate in the Lok Sabha on ‘election reforms’ amid the ongoing electoral roll revisions across 12 states/UTs, Opposition leaders alleged that the EC’s intention behind the SIR exercise was to “delete” electors and “not authenticate them”.

From Rs 1 lakh to over Rs 3 lakh: Odisha MLAs pass Bill for 3-fold hike to their salary, allowanceSubscriber Only

December 9, 2025 20:52 IST

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Mukesh Mahaling, who moved the Bill in the House, said the MLAs’ salary was last hiked in 2018

Opening his address, Vijay referred to Erode as the land of manjal (turmeric), saying the district symbolised the lives and labour of ordinary people.

At first Puducherry rally, Vijay praises ‘impartial govt’, warns DMK will ‘learn their lesson’ in 2026Subscriber Only

December 9, 2025 19:40 IST

At the rally, Vijay’s first big one since the September tragedy in Karur, the crowd was tightly regulated

‘Muslims do not need anyone’s certificate to prove their patriotism,’ says Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind chief Arshad Madani amid Vande Mataram debate

December 9, 2025 19:37 IST

In a post on X, Madani said, "We have no objection to anyone reciting or singing “Vande Mataram”. However, a Muslim worships only one Allah and cannot associate anyone else with Him in worship."

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella meets PM Narendra Modi in Delhi.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella meets PM Modi, to invest $17.5 billion for ‘India’s AI future’

December 9, 2025 20:07 IST

Nadella says investment 'largest ever in Asia', company to build infrastructure, skills, and sovereign capabilities

State Urban Development Minister Pratima Bagri, however, sought to distance herself from the accused, Anil Bagri.

Drug bust becomes headache for Madhya Pradesh govt, Congress says accused is minister’s brotherSubscriber Only

December 9, 2025 18:58 IST

'The police are doing their job, and criminals who have done wrong, whether they are someone's relative or not, cannot be spared,' the minister, Pratima Bagri, said

‘We will come looking for you’: In Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi says law pertaining to EC will be changed retrospectivelySubscriber Only

December 10, 2025 16:35 IST

Accusing the Election Commission of India (ECI) of not responding to any concern raised by the Opposition, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged that poll campaigns were being tailored as per the requirements of PM Narendra Modi.

Vande Mataram debate: Amit Shah’s ‘appeasement politics’ charge against Congress, Kharge says ‘don’t teach us patriotism’

December 9, 2025 17:11 IST

Amit Shah said the poem, written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay after a period of “Islamic attacks” and British cultural imposition, helped revive the idea of the nation as a mother.

Lok Sabha Winter Session: Rahul Gandhi’s 3 suggestions for reforms in election process & an ‘anti-national’ jibe at NDA

December 9, 2025 17:46 IST

Lok Sabha Winter Session, Rahul Gandhi anti-national remark: Rahul Gandhi said all political parties should be given machine readable voter lists at least a month ahead of the polling dates.

He added that network recovery was carried out on a “war footing”, with more than 1,800 flights operating by December 9.

‘IndiGo back on its feet; most of bags stuck at airports delivered’: CEO Peter Elbers

December 9, 2025 16:58 IST

IndiGo restored its network on a “war footing”, flying over 1,800 flights by December 9.

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BJP’s Telangana social media in-charge detained over Revanth Reddy poster, party slams ‘Emergency mindset’Subscriber Only

December 9, 2025 16:34 IST

The poster showed the Chief Minister sitting on a chair with multiple robotic arms holding corruption allegations

Union Home Minister Amit Shah speaks during a debate on Vande Mataram in the Rajya Sabha at the Winter session

Amit Shah links Vande Mataram’s origins to Islamic invasions, cultural imposition by BritishSubscriber Only

December 10, 2025 05:03 IST

Partition would not have happened if Vande Mataram had not been divided into two, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said in the Rajya Sabha.

25 Dead in Fire at Birch by Romeo Lane restaurant in Arpora, Goa

Goa nightclub fire: Luthra brothers in Thailand, police focus on tracking third owner, raid Gurgaon residenceSubscriber Only

December 9, 2025 15:41 IST

To trace Luthra brothers, CBI has initiated process of issuing Blue Corner Notice against them through Interpol

Kochi: Malayalam actor Dileep leaves the Ernakulam district court following his acquittal in the 2017 sexual assault case involving a south Indian actress, in Kochi, Kerala, Monday, Dec. 8, 2025. The court found six others, including prime accused Sunil N

Dileep case, political echo: Pinarayi calls actor’s remarks on police his ‘feeling’; Congress MP puts party in a spot on polling daySubscriber Only

December 10, 2025 07:18 IST

The district sessions court in Ernakulam on Monday acquitted Dileep in the abduction and sexual assault of a Malayalam actress in a moving car in 2017, while finding six others guilty

The Goa Police said government officials involved in issuing permits and licences to the nightclub have been called for investigation. (PTI)

Portion of second club owned by Luthra brothers in Goa razed downSubscriber Only

December 9, 2025 21:14 IST

An official said there were certain illegalities pertaining to construction of the property in Vagator, which was sealed by revenue authorities earlier.

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged that reforms should be all for sectors, not just the economy, so that they contribute towards a better standard of living. (Express Photo)

PM Modi calls for reforms in every sector to reduce hardships for common manSubscriber Only

December 9, 2025 14:50 IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks came in the wake of the government preparing to bring the Jan Vishwas Bill 2.0, a legislative reform to further ease doing business.

Asia-Pacific has slipped on its anti-corruption commitments, Transparency International’s 2024 CPI shows. The watchdog links the decline to vulnerabilities in climate finance and governance.

Asia Pacific slips on corruption control: Key takeaways from Transparency International’s 2024 CPI

December 9, 2025 14:18 IST

The organisation called the situation “devastating”, saying corruption has a detrimental impact on climate change, described as “the biggest challenge humanity faces”. It warned that the current generation facing extreme climate change will bear the brunt of its consequences.

‘Strict action will be taken’: Civil Aviation minister Naidu takes tough stand on IndiGo crisis

December 9, 2025 14:17 IST

Naidu stated that the government is committed to establishing a robust and competitive aviation ecosystem.

In data submitted to the Supreme Court, it has been pointed out that out of 2.88 crore vehicles plying on the roads in Delhi-NCR (National Capital Region), 93 per cent are Light Motor Vehicles (LMV) and two-wheelers. Of the total vehicles, 37 per cent are BS-III and below.

Exclusive: CAQM seeks review of SC order pausing action against end-of-life vehicles; wants BS-III and those below excludedSubscriber Only

December 9, 2025 14:09 IST

The Commission for Air Quality Management has also sought to hike the environment protection charges on high-segment luxury diesel cars and SUVs of 2,000 CC capacity and above.

The recommendations will be submitted within 18 months of the constitution of the CPC.

8th Pay Commission: When will CPC recommendations be implemented? What govt said in Lok Sabha

December 9, 2025 14:19 IST

8th Pay Commission Implementation Date: The Centre has confirmed that over 50 lakh employees and 69 lakh pensioners will come under the 8th Central Pay Commission, but decisions on its implementation and funding will be taken later, the Finance Ministry told Lok Sabha.

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”.

‘Vande Mataram’ row: Cong cites historian Sugata Bose’s remarks on Tagore’s advice, slams PM Modi

December 9, 2025 12:06 IST

The party alleged that Bose's comments "further expose" PM Modi.

ED secured convictions in 53 out of 56 cases since 2014: Minister to House

December 9, 2025 10:25 IST

According to data shared by the minister, there is an increase in money laundering cases from 181 in 2014-15 to 556 until November 30 this year.

IndiGo Flight Status Highlights | IndiGo to involve external technical experts, says Chairman

December 11, 2025 10:10 IST

IndiGo Flight Status Today News Live Updates: Meanwhile, the government has directed IndiGo to trim its flight schedule by 10%, Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu announced on Tuesday.

Voters queuing up at a polling station in Ernakulam district. (Photo Credit: PRD, Kerala)

Kerala Local Body Election 2025 Voting Highlights: Polls phase 1 crosses 50% voting; UDF, LDF claim confidence of major win

December 11, 2025 11:52 IST

Kerala Local Body Election 2025 Polling Highlights: Polling for the first phase of the Kerala local body elections began at 7 am on Tuesday across seven districts -Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki and Ernakulam.

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