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Shah: Naming new PMO ‘Seva Teerth’ milestone in India’s journey

‘A Kashmiri is a human being and an Indian citizen’: The 3 things National Conference MPs told Amit Shah in memorandumSubscriber Only

December 17, 2025 14:24 IST

Seek return of statehood to J&K; opposition PDP calls it an apology letter

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 arrests former Chhattisgarh deputy secretary in the Baghel government in liquor scamSubscriber Only

December 17, 2025 17:14 IST

Earlier, the Enforcement Directorate had arrested former Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel’s son Chaitanya in connection with the liquor scam case.

Bangladesh High Commissioner M Riaz Hamidullah

MEA summons Bangladesh envoy, flags concerns on security in DhakaSubscriber Only

December 18, 2025 04:08 IST

India summons Bangladesh High Commissioner M Riaz Hamidullah over security concerns at the Indian High Commission in Dhaka, amid rising tensions and anti-India remarks by NCP leader Hasnat Abdullah.

In a complaint lodged by Mishra’s brother, Arvind — based on which an FIR has been registered at Rajpur police station — he said around 10 pm on Monday, Amit, along with some others, came to Mishra’s house and started abusing and assaulting him with the “intention to kill”.

‘Kicked, punched in chest and stomach’: Dehradun journalist dies after assault at home, say kin; 2 arrestedSubscriber Only

December 17, 2025 22:19 IST

SSP Ajai Singh said the main accused, Amit Sehgal, is a digital media journalist and the second accused has been identified as Parthoshil Seal.

The now-cancelled schemes were part of the state government’s plan to acquire agricultural land around Ujjain to develop a permanent sacred city and associated infrastructure ahead of the Simhastha festival.

Protest by Sangh’s farmer outfit looming, Madhya Pradesh fully backtracks on land pooling schemeSubscriber Only

December 17, 2025 12:35 IST

State scraps four proposed town development schemes linked to preparations for the 2028 Simhastha Kumbh

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar interacts with newly selected candidates and signs a Memorandum of Understanding for pumped storage projects at an event organised by Bihar State Power (Holding) Company Limited, in Patna on Tuesday. (ANI Photo)

To give a push to Nitish 5.0, Bihar Cabinet nod to Saat Nischay‑3 with a focus on 1 cr jobs and employment, women entrepreneurshipSubscriber Only

December 17, 2025 12:26 IST

The principal Opposition RJD, however, called the Bihar Government's promises a tall order.

Counting of votes underway for Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti Elections in Patiala

Punjab Local Body Election Result 2025 LIVE Updates: AAP leads Zila Parishad results as majority of zones declared; counting continuesSubscriber Only

December 18, 2025 16:49 IST

Punjab Local Body Election Result 2025 LIVE Updates: Follow the latest counting updates for Punjab Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti Election Results 2025. Get live vote trends, ward-wise results, winning candidates, party leads, and real-time updates from districts across Punjab.

Parliament Winter Session 2025

Parliament Winter Session Today Live Updates | Rajya Sabha passes SHANTI Bill, debates VB-G RAM G Bill

December 18, 2025 21:47 IST

Parliament Winter Session Today Live Updates: The Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Bill will replace the UPA-era MGNREGA.

Ten days after they fled to Thailand within hours of the blaze at their nightclub, the Luthra brothers were brought to Goa on December 17

Deported from Thailand, nightclub fire accused Luthra brothers brought to Goa from Delhi

December 17, 2025 11:21 IST

The brothers, who ran the nightclub Birch by Romeo Lane in North Goa’s Arpora village, were detained from a hotel in Thailand’s Patong last week, based on a request from Indian law enforcement agencies.

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New rural job scheme likely rollout in April, states will get six months for implementation: ChouhanSubscriber Only

December 17, 2025 09:27 IST

The new Bill proposes division of work into four categories — water security, rural infrastructure, livelihood infrastructure and disaster resilience.

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1.02 crore names removed, draft electoral rolls in 5 states/UTs shrink by 7.6%Subscriber Only

December 17, 2025 07:51 IST

Data released by the Chief Electoral Officers of these states/Union Territories showed that the number of electors had reduced from 13.35 crore on October 27, when the Election Commission announced the SIR, to 12.33 crore in the draft rolls. 

Manipur

Resettlement efforts on, shots fired in Manipur district where faultlines run deep

December 17, 2025 13:34 IST

Tuesday’s incident took place in the Torbung-Phougakchou Ikhai area along the Churachandpur-Bishnupur border. This was one of the first areas where violence broke out on May 3, 2023, resulting in the displacement of families from both communities.

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Vaishno Devi medical college: Protests distant noise in campus harmony of classes, bhajansSubscriber Only

December 17, 2025 18:46 IST

Batch of 47, more than half of them women, say the stir over a majority of them being Muslims from Kashmir has no resonance on the campus, or on villages surrounding it

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Goa police tell court: Luthra brothers had ‘ultimate control’ over happenings at nightclubSubscriber Only

December 17, 2025 07:05 IST

The Goa Police took them into custody shortly after the Luthra brothers landed at the Delhi airport in the afternoon. Police obtained a transit remand for their transfer to Goa. They are to be flown to Goa Wednesday morning.

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LS passes Bill to raise FDI limit to 100% in insurance sectorSubscriber Only

December 17, 2025 04:50 IST

The amendment will increase the FDI limit in Indian insurance companies from 74% to 100% to attract investment, facilitate technology transfer, increase insurance penetration and social protection.

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Sonia to Centre: Double contribution for ASHA, anganwadi workers’ pay

December 17, 2025 04:50 IST

Raising the issue during the Zero Hour in RS, Gandhi spoke of the conditions of ASHA workers, anganwadi workers and helpers, and community resource persons under the National Rural Livelihood Mission.

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Nadda: SIR to purify rolls; govt using it to divide, distract and deflect, says Derek

December 17, 2025 04:49 IST

Nadda said it was well within EC’s purview to periodically “purify electoral rolls” to ensure no eligible voter is excluded and no ineligible voter is included in it.

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VB-G RAM G BILL introduced In Lo Sabha: Opp protests dropping Gandhi’s name; welfare of poor our priority, says GovtSubscriber Only

December 18, 2025 01:07 IST

Opp flags fiscal burden on states; Bill ensures all-round progress: Chouhan

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Jammu & Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah is guest at Adda todaySubscriber Only

December 17, 2025 17:11 IST

With police not under the elected government, and Raj (Lok) Bhawan vested with significant powers including even transfer and postings of IAS officers, the Chief Minister is faced with administrative limitations on one side and huge public expectation on the other.

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THE SHANTI BILL: N-energy Bill rules likely to open space for foreign fundingSubscriber Only

December 17, 2025 08:17 IST

Behind move: Need for base load alternatives, hunt for capital to step up nuclear capacity

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Modi govt’s illegality exposed, says Congress after court relief

December 17, 2025 03:20 IST

Congress senior spokesperson and lawyer Abhishek Singhvi said he had told the court this is a “very weird case” where there is not a millimetre movement of money or of immovable property.

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Become partners in our growth, secure strong returns, Modi tells India-Jordan business forumSubscriber Only

December 17, 2025 03:14 IST

In a post on X, Modi said he is “grateful” to Al-Hussein for showing him different aspects of Jordan's history and culture at the museum. He said he “interacted extensively’’ with the Crown Prince and “his passion towards Jordan’s progress is clearly visible”.

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Jaishankar: India, Israel share ‘zero tolerance policy’ against terrorism

December 17, 2025 01:51 IST

At least 15 people were killed, and 40 were injured in an attack by two gunmen on a gathering celebrating Jewish festival Hanukkah on Sunday.

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‘Role for states’: Pradhan defends higher education regulator BillSubscriber Only

December 17, 2025 01:48 IST

“We are bringing in state participation in the central forum. In the UGC, AICTE, NCTE, there was no state participation. In the Adhishthan, states will play a role,” Pradhan said.

Luthra brothers deported from Thailand, being taken to Goa

Goa hotel blaze: Luthra brothers deported from Thailand, being taken to GoaSubscriber Only

December 16, 2025 22:41 IST

The Goa Police took them into custody shortly after the Luthra brothers landed at the Delhi airport in the afternoon.

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