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The incident, a purported video clip of which has gone viral on social media, happened at ‘Samvad', the CM's secretariat, where appointment letters were being given to more than 1,000 AYUSH doctors.

CM Nitish Kumar removes recruit’s hijab at Bihar govt event, oppn says he is ‘not in control’Subscriber Only

December 16, 2025 06:41 IST

The Opposition parties, including the RJD and the Congress, shared the purported video on their social media accounts and claimed that the incident was the latest proof of the JD(U) president’s “unstable mental health”.

19 movies, including Russian classic and 3 by Palestinian filmmaker, denied I&B nod for Kerala film festivalSubscriber Only

December 16, 2025 08:36 IST

Among these, the screening of seven movies including ‘Battleship Potemkin’ have been so far cancelled for want of sanction from the I&B Ministry.

On April 22, 2025, Pakistani terrorists, in one of the deadliest attacks targeting tourists, killed 25 tourists from different parts of the country. (File Photo)

3 dead terrorists, LeT and 2 locals named in Pahalgam chargesheet that nails Pak complicitySubscriber Only

December 15, 2025 21:24 IST

The chargesheet, detailing Pakistan’s conspiracy, the roles of the accused and supporting evidence, has been filed against LeT and TRF “as a legal entity” for their role in planning, facilitating and executing the terror attack, the NIA said in a statement.

Kerala’s Minister for Local Self Governments, M B Rajesh

Centre trying to run away from its responsibility, says Kerala minister on new rural employment Bill G Ram GSubscriber Only

December 15, 2025 19:16 IST

The NDA government’s Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) or VB-G Ram G Bill, 2025, proposes to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee (MGNREG) Act, 2005.

Modi was warmly received by Jordan's Prime Minister Jafar Hassan at the airport and accorded a ceremonial welcome. (Credit: X/@narendramodi)

‘Visit will boost bilateral linkages’: PM Modi arrives in Jordan

December 15, 2025 19:01 IST

Jordan is the first leg of Modi's four-day, three-nation tour, which will also take him to Ethiopia and Oman.

A central agency team has already reached the location where the two brothers — Gaurav and Saurabh — were detained by Thailand authorities last week.

Luthra brothers to be brought back to Delhi from Thailand tomorrowSubscriber Only

December 15, 2025 18:31 IST

Soon after their arrival, the Goa Police will arrest them in Delhi and take them to Goa for further investigation.

On Monday, the Southern Railway zone made OTP verification mandatory for Tatkal bookings on 30 of its originating trains.

Southern Railway mandates OTP verification for tatkal tickets on 30 trains – Full listSubscriber Only

December 15, 2025 17:44 IST

Southern Railway tatkal booking rules: Indian Railways (IR) has made tatkal ticket booking mandatory for selected trains to enhance convenience for regular passengers.

Singapore High Commission issues advisory for nationals living in Delhi-NCR after GRAP IV restrictions placed

‘Travellers take note’: Amid high Delhi air pollution, Singapore High Commission issues advisory

December 15, 2025 21:34 IST

The High Commission has asked its nationals to follow the advisory issued by Delhi authorities, urging residents to stay indoors, especially children and those with respiratory or cardiac ailments, and to use masks if stepping out.

Farmer outfit announces protest against Madhya Pradesh govt ‘U-turn’ on Simhastha Mela land pooling planSubscriber Only

December 15, 2025 17:31 IST

The decision to intensify the agitation was taken at a meeting held at Ambedkar Bhavan on Chintaman Road in Ujjain, attended by 239 workers from 18 districts.

The project is being executed by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).

When will Delhi-Dehradun Expressway open? Nitin Gadkari shares updateSubscriber Only

December 15, 2025 15:54 IST

Delhi-Dehradun Expressway latest news: Once operational, the expressway will play a key role in easing congestion in the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi and reducing traffic on the Delhi–Meerut Expressway and other connecting highways.

‘Had it been my minister…’: Omar speaks out about BJP MLA ‘interfering’ in hydroelectric projectSubscriber Only

December 15, 2025 16:47 IST

Days after top official of construction firm blamed legislator, CM says ‘these projects are not only for Jammu and Kashmir but for the entire India... The agencies should look into it’

Displaced by Naxal violence, thousands now seek inclusion in electoral rollsSubscriber Only

December 15, 2025 14:44 IST

The Indian Express had reported in September that thousands of tribals who fled their homes from Bastar are now living with a non-tribal status in neighbouring states like Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, where they are struggling for land and identity.

Indian Railways sets record speed of 150 kmph in Dhanbad Division

Indian Railways hits new milestone; train reaches 150 kmph speed in Dhanbad DivisionSubscriber Only

December 15, 2025 14:18 IST

Indian Railways speed increase: The national transporter has been continously working on upgrading track infrastructure, converting lines to broad gauge and enhancing signal systems to support higher speeds on the route.

Two students were killed, several injured, and the suspect remains at large as the campus reels from shock.

‘I saw the alert and froze… I could have been in the building’: Indian students at Brown recall the terrifying moments during classroom shootingSubscriber Only

December 15, 2025 14:26 IST

They locked themselves in their rooms, drew the curtains, switched off the lights, and put phones in silent mode. 30 hours after the incident in which 2 students have died and several injured, the shooter remains at large

Both sides have filed complaints, while police say an investigation is underway.

Odisha political clash: BJD workers stage protest before DGP office

December 15, 2025 12:40 IST

Biju Janata Dal leaders and workers staged a dharna in Bhubaneswar seeking arrests over a violent clash in Jajpur district that left at least 15 people injured.

Goyal was a 1990-batch officer of the Jammu and Kashmir cadre and later the Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Mizoram, and Union Territories (AGMUT) cadre when the state of Jammu and Kashmir was downgraded to a UT in 2019.

Former Justice Secretary Raj Kumar Goyal takes oath as Chief Information Commissioner

December 15, 2025 16:24 IST

A three-member panel headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last week recommended Raj Kumar Goyal's name for the post of CIC.

Moquim, in a letter to Sonia Gandhi, blamed leadership failures and organisational disconnect for Congress’s poll losses.

Odisha Congress leader who suggested Priyanka Gandhi should take up leadership role expelled from partySubscriber Only

December 15, 2025 12:05 IST

Congress sources said criticising senior leaders and publicly airing internal issues of the party amount to “anti-party activities”, which led to his expulsion from the party.

Lok Sabha passes Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2025; both Houses adjourned for the day

December 17, 2025 09:16 IST

Proceedings in the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha resumed as the Houses reconvened to take up the day’s listed business.

NIA is set to file the chargesheet today in the Pahalgam terror attack case. (File)

NIA to file chargesheet today in Pahalgam terror attack caseSubscriber Only

December 15, 2025 11:02 IST

Following the April 22 terror attack in J&K’s Pahalgam, the NIA had questioned over 350 local residents, including shopkeepers, in connection with the probe.

Families of terror victims ‘found new courage’ after Article 370 abrogation, J&K LG saysSubscriber Only

December 15, 2025 08:20 IST

Relatives of terror victims were given appointment letters for government jobs as part of commitment to delivering ‘justice, jobs and dignity’: L-G said

Rajasthan BJP, Congress investigate their legislators after bribery allegations against MLAs; CM orders probe

In Rajasthan, BJP and Congress investigate their legislators accused of taking bribe to release MLALAD fundsSubscriber Only

December 15, 2025 08:15 IST

News report claims 3 MLAs allegedly took commission to release local area development funds

Madhya Pradesh Tribal Affairs Minister Vijay Shah.

Madhya Pradesh minister’s latest: Ladli Behna beneficiaries who don’t attend CM event will be investigatedSubscriber Only

December 15, 2025 08:06 IST

Under fire, BJP’s Vijay Shah says comments twisted: ‘We discussed that only eligible women should receive benefits and ineligible beneficiaries should be weeded out’

Kerala Governor Rajendran Vishwanath Arlekar

Institutions should know, respect limits: Kerala Governor, days after Supreme Court asked panel to recommend VCsSubscriber Only

December 15, 2025 08:01 IST

The Governor and the Kerala govt have been in a deadlock over the appointment of VCs in 2 state universities

‘A sword's placed on our necks’: In Haldwani, an endless wait for court ruling after encroachment allegations

‘A sword placed on our necks’: In Haldwani, over 50,000 people await Supreme Court ruling on encroachment allegationsSubscriber Only

December 15, 2025 08:00 IST

As the Supreme Court hears a challenge to a 2022 eviction order, 50,000 residents of Banbhoolpura wait to learn the fate of 4,365 structures marked for demolition.

Centre to introduce Bill to replace MNREGA with new job guarantee scheme

December 15, 2025 08:48 IST

The Centre will introduce in Lok Sabha the The Viksit Bharat—Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin): VB—G RAM G BILL, 2025, which if passed, will replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA).

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