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PM’s 3-nation tour of Jordan, Ethiopia, Oman begins today

PM’s 3-nation tour of Jordan, Ethiopia, Oman begins todaySubscriber Only

December 15, 2025 08:30 IST

PM Modi will reach Amman on December 15 and meet King Abdullah II for a one-on-one conversation, to be followed by delegation-level talks.

President Trump and Prime Minister Modi spoke on the phone on December 12 and both described it as a warm engagement. So it would seem to have been quite a productive discussion.

From H-1B visa to key areas requiring attention: Dhruva Jaishankar on challenges in India-US tiesSubscriber Only

December 14, 2025 21:33 IST

In a detailed conversation with The Indian Express' Flora Swain, Dhruva Jaishankar unpacked the complexities of India–US relations, examined the challenges posed by Trump-era policies, and identified key areas requiring attention from both nations to strengthen the partnership

This is the second reaction from the woman in the past week after a trial court in Ernakulam convicted six accused, sentencing them to 20 years in jail, while acquitting Malayalam actor Dileep, who had faced conspiracy charges.

Kerala actor assault case | Days after Dileep’s acquittal, survivor speaks out: ‘My fundamental rights were not protected’Subscriber Only

December 15, 2025 07:48 IST

She also sought to make it clear that the main accused in the case, Pulsar Suni, who was sentenced to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment on Friday along with the five other convicts, was not her personal driver.

ISRO lines up 7 launches, including uncrewed Gaganyaan mission by March 2026

ISRO lines up 7 launches, including uncrewed Gaganyaan mission by March 2026

December 14, 2025 19:07 IST

One more uncrewed mission is planned later next year before ISRO sends Indian astronauts into low earth orbit in 2027.

Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) coaches are designed to provide improved safety, enhanced riding comfort and better operational performance for passengers. (Image: PIB)

Indian Railways LHB coach production rises 18% in FY26; over 4,200 coaches built so farSubscriber Only

December 14, 2025 19:32 IST

Indian Railways LHB Coaches: Designed for improved safety, enhanced riding comfort and better operational performance, LHB (Linke Hofmann Busch) coaches offer a superior travel experience for passengers.

Ahead of the Bihar polls, Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited BJP minister Nitin Nabin’s Patna residence during Chhath on October 25. (File)

‘Hardworking karyakarta’: PM Modi, Amit Shah laud Nitin Nabin after his elevation as BJP National Working President

December 14, 2025 19:24 IST

Rajnath Singh spoke to Nitin Nabin over the phone and congratulated him on on his appointment.

The action comes amid wider scrutiny of food quality in the Valley, following concerns over unsafe meat and other products.

After ‘rotten’ meat scandal, authorities now ban biscuit, packaged water brand in KashmirSubscriber Only

December 15, 2025 10:43 IST

While the packaged water was found to contain E. Coli and Coliform bacteria, the biscuit had sulphite levels above permissible limits, J-K authorities said.

Rahul Gandhi says it will take time, but the BJP-RSS combine will eventually be defeated by truth.

‘Vote chor’ rally in Delhi: ‘All 3 Election Commissioners will have to answer people in future,’ says Priyanka Gandhi VadraSubscriber Only

December 14, 2025 17:26 IST

Rahul Gandhi says it will take time, but the BJP-RSS combine will eventually be defeated by truth.

India’s broad gauge rail network is nearly fully electrified

Net zero carbon emissions target: Indian Railways electrifies 99.2% of broad gauge networkSubscriber Only

December 14, 2025 17:22 IST

Indian Railways electrification target: Indian Railways has moved closer to achieving full electrification of its entire broad gauge (BG) network.

The new Vande Bharat train is expected to significantly cut travel time and strengthen rail connectivity between the two cities.

Narasapur–Chennai Vande Bharat train to start on Dec 15; check travel time, stops, timings, ticket priceSubscriber Only

December 15, 2025 07:05 IST

Narasapur–Chennai Vande Bharat Train Number Ticket Price, Timings, Route: The train will begin commercial operations from December 15 on the Narasapur–Chennai route, while services from Chennai to Narasapur will commence from December 17.

As per eyewitness accounts cited by the police, Vishal had attended a nearby wedding.

Minor boys stab man to death in East Delhi over relationship with girl, apprehended

December 14, 2025 15:27 IST

The man was identified as Vishal, who worked as an autorickshaw driver in East Delhi’s Shakarpur area.

These Bharat Gaurav trains originate from a particular station and run in a route having multiple tourist destinations and terminate at the same originating station. 

Bharat Gaurav trains occupancy: How are trains performing? Railway Minister respondsSubscriber Only

December 14, 2025 14:50 IST

Bharat Gaurav tourist train latest update: As per the 'Bharat Gaurav Trains' policy in November' 2021, the service providers have full flexibility to decide themes and itineraries for operation of Bharat Gaurav tourist circuit trains.

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From a camp in Goalpara to Kochi Biennale: Dhiraj Rabha’s journey through artSubscriber Only

December 16, 2025 14:50 IST

At the ongoing Kochi-Muziris Biennale, artist Dhiraj Rabha draws on his childhood in an ex-ULFA detention camp

Responding to these questions, the Union Minister said that railways carry out regular surveys and take action for their removal.

Nationwide encroachment on Indian Railways land crosses 1,068 hectaresSubscriber Only

December 14, 2025 14:09 IST

Vaishnaw was responding to a question raised by Rajya Sabha MP Dr Laxmikant Bajpayee regarding railway land parcels currently under encroachment across the country.

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In a first, Air Force Chief Amar Preet Singh flies, leads Kiran formation at combined graduation parade of newly commissioned officersSubscriber Only

December 14, 2025 12:51 IST

A total of 244 Flight Cadets, including 215 male and 29 female cadets, graduated from the Air Force Academy in Dundigal, Hyderabad.

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Rs 1,000-crore cyber fraud by transnational syndicate: CBI charges 17, including 4 Chinese nationals

December 15, 2025 04:36 IST

The cyber fraud network allegedly defrauded thousands of Indians through fake loan applications, investment schemes, and bogus job offers.

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‘Bharat Mata ki Jai being heard where Lal Salaam used to be raised’: Amit Shah says Bastar on edge of being Maoist-freeSubscriber Only

December 14, 2025 08:20 IST

Attending the closing ceremony of Bastar Olympics in Chhattisgarh, Shah promised to work hard day and night towards making Bastar the most developed tribal region in the next five years.

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Hydropower project stalled because of Jammu BJP MLA’s interference, construction firm’s top official saysSubscriber Only

December 14, 2025 08:11 IST

COO of Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Limited says MLA Shagun Parihar wants “her people” hired for Ratle Hydroelectric Project; she hits back: He is giving jobs to surrendered militants

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Navy’s stitched ship to set sail, retrace ancient sea route to OmanSubscriber Only

December 15, 2025 03:55 IST

The project — part of an initiative to revive India’s rich maritime heritage — is being executed through a tripartite agreement between the Indian Navy, the Ministry of Culture and Goa-based shipbuilding company Hodi Innovations (OPC) Private Ltd.

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Over a year after death, beloved elephant Ramu exhumed, to be put on display in OdishaSubscriber Only

December 14, 2025 13:22 IST

“The objective was to scientifically preserve the remains to honour the legacy of the beloved elephant. The preserved skeleton will be used for conservational and educational purposes,” Chandaka DFO Binod Acharya told The Indian Express.

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After tiger deaths, MP chief conservator’s warning to forest officials: ‘Negligence will be intolerable’Subscriber Only

December 14, 2025 07:35 IST

Five tigers have died in the past week. A tiger chasing prey was hit by a train in Ratapani on December 11. Two tiger cubs were found dead in a forest reserve in Sidhi district on Thursday. On the same day, another tiger was electrocuted in Balaghat.

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Probing Goa nightclub fire, police now question 5 panchayat membersSubscriber Only

December 14, 2025 07:58 IST

The approvals by the panchayat and government departments included trade, excise and food safety licences, a pollution control body’s nod, and three no-objection certificates (NOCs).

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‘Cut ear with pliers, broke hand’: Mob lynching victim succumbs to injuries in BiharSubscriber Only

December 14, 2025 08:03 IST

According to his brother Mohammad Shakib Alam, Hussain, who also lived partly with his in-laws in Barui village, was returning home when his bicycle broke down near Bhattapar village under Roh police station, forcing him to look for a puncture shop.

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Brinda seeks President’s intervention against move to drop charges in Akhlaq lynching case

December 14, 2025 07:31 IST

UP Governor Anandiben Patel, Karat wrote, has given written permission to the UP government to go ahead with its “wholly illegal and unjust attempt to subvert the processes of justice” and withdraw the entire case even though the main witness has already given evidence.

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Himachal Pradesh improves electors’ gender ratio, 60% new enrolment womenSubscriber Only

December 14, 2025 06:31 IST

27,721 women among 46,593 electors added since June; 21,718 new female voters in 18-29 age group

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