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ED seizes nearly 40-cr cash, jewellery, property docs in Delhi

In a search operation being carried out for over 24 hours at a Delhi-based premise, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized cash, jewellery and documents of some properties worth nearly Rs 40 crore in a money laundering case.

2025-12-31T13:00:56.474886+00:00 IST

Vyavastha Parivartan' sparks healthcare revolution: Himachal CM

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu reaffirmed his government's commitment to a total 'Vyavastha Parivartan' in the healthcare sector. In an initiative to facilitate the people, several "people-first" milestones were achieved with the launch of dedicated Senior Citizen OPDs. These specialised consultation slots for citizens above the age of 70 are now functional across major hospitals, effectively eliminating long queues for the elderly.

2025-12-31T12:57:24.309457+00:00 IST

Indore DM survey area affected under contaminated water in Indore

As the death toll in the contaminated water incident in Indore's Bhagirathpura area has risen to seven, Indore District Magistrate (DM) and Municipal Corporation Commissioner surveyed the area. Indore DM Shivam Verma said that around 149 people have been admitted to the hospitals.

2025-12-31T12:54:26.469983+00:00 IST

VandeBharat sleepertrain completes CRS HighSpeed trial at 180kmph

Indian Railways has successfully completed the final high-speed trial of the indigenously designed and manufactured Vande Bharat Sleeper Train under the supervision of the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS). The trial was conducted on the Kota-Nagda section, during which the train achieved a maximum speed of 180 kmph, marking a significant milestone in India's journey towards advanced and self-reliant rail technology.

2025-12-31T12:46:30.936268+00:00 IST

Nimesulide banned: Centre prohibits sale of oral painkiller doses

The Government of India has banned the manufacture of the painkiller nimesulide and has also prohibited the sale of all oral formulations of this popular painkiller containing more than 100 mg.

2025-12-31T12:36:07.499484+00:00 IST

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla greets people on the eve of new year

In his message, Birla said, "On the advent of the New Year 2026, I convey my heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all. May the coming year usher in new dreams, renewed enthusiasm, fresh possibilities, and abundant happiness in everyone's life."

2025-12-31T12:21:05.206751+00:00 IST

Delhi Police boost security

Delhi Police have put in place extensive security and preventive arrangements across the national capital ahead of the New Year 2026, with a special focus on high-footfall areas, traffic management, and law and order enforcement, officials said on Wednesday.

2025-12-31T12:17:03.081817+00:00 IST

Uttarakhand CM Dhami attends ex-serviceman interaction programme

The Chief Minister said that Uttarakhand is a land of brave soldiers and ex-servicemen, and that the state government remains consistently sensitive and proactive towards their honour, rehabilitation, and welfare.

2025-12-31T12:15:58.048980+00:00 IST

BCI chairman meets Law Minister; advocates' welfare on agenda

Describing the interaction as positive and forward-looking, Mishra said the discussions covered insurance and medi-claim facilities for advocates and their families, the status of the proposed Advocates Protection Act, and select amendments to the Advocates Act.

2025-12-31T11:28:42.100541+00:00 IST

Trinamool Congress delegation meets EC over SIR

A Trinamool Congress delegation met the Election Commission on Wednesday and discussed about 10 issues, including the SIR being held in West Bengal, with party leader Abhishek Banerjee stating later that "there was no concrete answer to anything".

2025-12-31T11:22:33.726587+00:00 IST

DRDO successfully conducts salvo launch of two Pralay missiles in

Pralay is an indigenously developed solid propellant quasi-ballistic missile employing state-of-the-art guidance and navigation to ensure high precision. The missile is capable of carrying multiple types of warheads against various targets.

2025-12-31T11:09:35.628163+00:00 IST

Dance theatre production brings Meera Bai’s devotion to life thro

Anjana Welfare Society presented its dance theatre production "Mihira," a captivating confluence of art, devotion, and storytelling at the India Habitat Centre on Tuesday evening in New Delhi.

2025-12-31T11:07:13.827321+00:00 IST

CBI arrests IRS-C&IT officer, 2 Superintendents of CGST Jhansi

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has busted a bribery racket in the office of Central Goods & Services Tax, (CGST) Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh during an operation launched on Tuesday, and has arrested a Deputy Commissioner (IRS-C&IT), two Superintendents, an Advocate and the owner of a private company, in a bribery case.

2025-12-31T11:04:16.474842+00:00 IST

"Officials giving permission to Luthras given showcause notice"

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant attended the oath ceremony of newly elected members of the zilla panchayat North and South Goa on Monday. Reacting to the Goa nightclub fire incident, he said that officials responsible for granting permission to the Luthra brothers, Gaurav and Saurav Luthra, to operate the nightclub have been issued a show-cause notice.

2025-12-31T11:03:56.196377+00:00 IST

Narcotic addiction spreading in Tamil Nadu, says D Jayakumar

Former Minister and AIADMK senior leader D Jayakumar on Wednesday responded to the recent assault of an Odisha man in Tamil Nadu by four juveniles. He slammed the Tamil Nadu Health Minister, Ma Subramanian, highlighting that the Health Minister insists there is no circulation of any substance; however, such incidents show that narcotic addiction is spreading in the state.

2025-12-31T11:03:29.225048+00:00 IST

Centre strengthens cybercrime fight

The Joint Cyber Coordination Teams (JCCTs) have been established in the seven identified cybercrime hotspots across the country-- Mewat, Jamtara, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Chandigarh, Visakhapatnam, and Guwahati -- to strengthen inter-state coordination in tackling cybercrime.

2025-12-31T11:03:17.917826+00:00 IST

Despite nationwide strike call workers continue work

A delivery agent said that the strike is nationwide and has been relaxed for the people dependent on daily wages.

2025-12-31T11:03:07.489161+00:00 IST

Cabinet approves NH-326 widening in Odisha

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the widening and strengthening of the existing 2-lane to 2-lane with Paved Shoulder from Km 68.600 to Km 311.700 of NH-326 in the State of Odisha under NH(O) on EPC mode.

2025-12-31T10:42:27.055035+00:00 IST

ED attaches UK-based high-value property located near Buckingham

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached a United Kingdom-based high-value property located near Buckingham Palace in a Rs 1,400 crore bank fraud case, the agency said on Wednesday.

2025-12-31T10:17:34.736581+00:00 IST

Mission YUVA offers a strong platform for women

To promote women entrepreneurship, strengthen Self Help Groups (SHGs) and facilitate onboarding under Mission YUVA, the Directorate of Employment, J&K, in collaboration with Jammu and Kashmir National Rural Livelihoods Mission (J&K NRLM), today organised a one-day Women Entrepreneurship and SHGs Mela at Government Degree College Kathua.

2025-12-31T09:42:37.255730+00:00 IST

Army Hospital performs high-tech Glaucoma surgery

In a landmark achievement for Indian medicine, the Ophthalmology Department at Army Hospital (Research & Referral), Delhi Cantt, has successfully performed India's first-ever 3D Flex Aqueous Angiography with iStent, combining advanced imaging with minimally invasive glaucoma surgery. Conducted with the new stand-mounted Spectralis system and a state-of-the-art 3D operating microscope, this pioneering procedure places the Armed Forces Medical Services at the forefront of global ophthalmic care.

2025-12-31T09:32:38.177717+00:00 IST