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Assam CM launches distribution of seed capital cheques under MMUA

Addressing the beneficiaries at a programme held at Gandhi Maidan in Boko, CM Sarma said that 16 lakh women have already received seed capital under the Mukhyamantrir Mahila Udyomita Abhiyan (MMUA). By the first week of February, all beneficiaries across the state will receive financial support.

2025-12-31T18:00:47.428086+00:00 IST

CM meets people hospitalised after consuming contaminated water

The death toll in the contaminated water incident in Indore's Bhagirathpura area has risen to seven so far. The Chief Minister also announced Rs 2 lakh in financial assistance to the families of the deceased and free treatment for all affected people.

2025-12-31T17:50:50.237203+00:00 IST

Gujarat CM announces grant to District Panchayats

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has taken a significant public interest decision aimed at ensuring the holistic and inclusive development of rural areas across the state's districts.

2025-12-31T17:47:00.685287+00:00 IST

Tourist hotspots across India come alive to welcome 2026

In Delhi, Connaught Place and Vasant Vihar saw a steady influx of revellers as families and groups gathered in markets and open spaces ahead of the New Year 2026.

2025-12-31T17:46:29.819340+00:00 IST

Assam:"All the villagers were involved", ASP on burning of couple

The incident occurred on the night of December 30 in Beluguri Munda village near Howraghat in the hilly Karbi Anglong district. The deceased have been identified as Gardi Birua (43) and his wife Mira Birua (33).

2025-12-31T17:44:35.751764+00:00 IST

This year was about speaking truth to power: Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has said the past year was "about listening to our people", standing firmly beside them, and speaking truth to power and that the coming year will be a continuation of this fight.

2025-12-31T17:39:41.311295+00:00 IST

HC refuses to interfere with interim bail in drug cartel case

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday refused to interfere with the interim bail granted to an accused in an international drug cartel case involving the recovery of 1200 kg of drugs. One day, the interim granted on the grounds of the surgery of the accused's mother was extended till January 3 by the trial court.

2025-12-31T17:36:38.014621+00:00 IST

2 lakh people expected in Fort Kochi for New Year celebrations

Speaking to ANI, while outlining the city's security and emergency response plan ahead of year-end festivities, Commissioner Putta Vimaladitya said, "We expect around two lakh people to gather in the Fort Kochi area to celebrate the New Year. We have made detailed arrangements, including 1,200 policemen, to handle crowd control, ensure public safety, and manage traffic."

2025-12-31T17:30:58.447200+00:00 IST

Air Marshal Narmdeshwar retires as Vice Chief of the Air Staff

Ace fighter pilot Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor will take over as the new Vice Chief of Air Staff on January 1. He is presently the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Gandhinagar-based South Western Air Command.

2025-12-31T17:26:45.622858+00:00 IST

Union MoS Murugan unveils Government of India Calendar 2026

The Minister said the Calendar is not merely an annual publication of dates and months, but a medium that reflects India's journey of transformation, highlights the priorities of governance, and renews the collective resolve towards the goal of a Viksit Bharat by 2047.

2025-12-31T17:23:00.323868+00:00 IST

IGL reduces prices, PNG to cost Rs 47.89 per SCM in Delhi

Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) has announced a substantial reduction in its domestic PNG prices this coming New Year for its consumers in Delhi and NCR by Rs 0.70 per SCM (Standard Cubic Meter).

2025-12-31T17:21:48.152522+00:00 IST

Himachal Pradesh CM distributes 202 job appointments

The Himachal Pradesh Government provided jobs to as many as 202 individuals, awaiting appointments on compassionate grounds.

2025-12-31T17:19:14.201332+00:00 IST

Cabinet approves construction of 6-lane greenfield Corridor

The primary purpose of the proposed access-controlled six-lane greenfield project corridor is to improve travel efficiency. It is expected to reduce travel time by 17 hours and reduce the travel distance by 201 km. Nashik - Akkalkot (Solapur) connectivity will improve logistics efficiency for freight originating and terminating at major National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC) nodes of Kopparthy and Orvakal.

2025-12-31T17:09:17.567256+00:00 IST

Gujarat CM Patel meets and interacts with tribal Children

During an educational tour, when more than 150 students, along with their teachers from the Malegam school of Dang district, visited Gandhinagar, this interaction with the Chief Minister became a memorable experience for the tribal students

2025-12-31T17:08:55.491067+00:00 IST

IFAT holds nationwide strike over gig workers’ grievances; food d

However, the strike had a limited impact on restaurant operations across several cities, with many establishments reporting regular business and uninterrupted deliveries.

2025-12-31T17:04:38.608295+00:00 IST

PM Modi to inaugurate exposition of Sacred Piprahwa Relics

The prestigious exposition will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, January 3, at the Rai Pithora Cultural Complex, New Delhi. The event marks a critical moment in India's cultural and diplomatic history, as the relics on display include repatriated sacred items of immense historical, archaeological, and spiritual significance, revered by Buddhist communities worldwide.

2025-12-31T16:35:30.798724+00:00 IST

90% CAT-II lights already installed: Sanjay Seth

Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth on Wednesday stated that 90% of the CAT-II lights have already been installed, and the remaining are in the area where land acquisition hasn't been completed yet.

2025-12-31T15:54:38.708086+00:00 IST

PM Modi chairs 50th meeting of PRAGATI

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 50th meeting of PRAGATI - the ICT-enabled multi-modal platform for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation - earlier today, marking a significant milestone in a decade-long journey of cooperative, outcome-driven governance under the leadership his leadership.

2025-12-31T15:44:02.865821+00:00 IST

GRSE strengthens export drive; second MPV takes shape with keel l

As a mark of its commitment towards the "Make in India, Make for the World" vision, Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd laid the keel for the second vessel of Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV) project being executed for Germany's Carsten Rehder Schiffsmakler and Reederei GmbH & Co. KG, on Monday, December 29.

2025-12-31T15:33:54.194972+00:00 IST

Gujarat govt constitutes task force to fight against cyber attack

The Core Committee and Task Force will review the necessary actions, training, participation by various institutions, and cybersecurity awareness programmes for the state's energy sector, and will present a roadmap.

2025-12-31T15:24:43.439980+00:00 IST

CAG releases 2nd edition of Publication on State Finances

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India K Sanjay Murthy, released the second edition of the Publication on State Finances 2023-24 here today. Building on the first edition (2022-23), this publication presents a consolidated, audited overview of the finances of all 28 States, which will enable inter-State and inter-temporal analysis over a 10-year period from 2014-15 to 2023-24.

2025-12-31T15:12:33.825546+00:00 IST