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INSV Kaundinya embarks on maiden voyage for Muscat from Porbandar

This historic expedition marks a major milestone in India's efforts to revive, understand, and celebrate its ancient maritime heritage through a living ocean voyage.

2025-12-29T13:13:10.302034+00:00 IST

President Murmu graces 22nd Parsi Maha and centenary celebrations

The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, graced and addressed the closing ceremony of the 22nd Parsi Maha and the centenary celebrations of Ol Chiki at Jamshedpur, Jharkhand today, an official press release from Rashtrapati Bhavan said.

2025-12-29T13:00:48.473309+00:00 IST

Food dispute between customer & restaurant owner reignites in PS

The incident occurred near the Pinto Park area under the Gole Ka Mandir police station limits in the district on Sunday night, where the quarrel initiated between the customer group and restaurant owner group led to unrest even inside the police station.

2025-12-29T12:56:37.902192+00:00 IST

Uttarakhand CS reviews various schemes under PM Pragati

Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan on Monday reviewed various schemes under PM Pragati at the Secretariat. He directed that State Pragati be launched in the state on the lines of PM Pragati. He said that one day every month should be earmarked to hold review meetings of the flagship and most important schemes of both the State and Central governments. He also directed that the first meeting of State Pragati be organised in January 2026.

2025-12-29T12:55:50.308951+00:00 IST

Amit Shah inaugurates ‘Srimanta Sankardeva Abirbhav Kshetra’ at B

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday inaugurated the 'Srimanta Sankardeva Abirbhav Kshetra' at Batadrava in Nagaon district in the presence of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

2025-12-29T12:55:23.429840+00:00 IST

Centre releases Rs 65.12 Cr for farmers in Uttarakhand

A state-level Farmers' Day dedicated to farmers' welfare and economic upliftment was organised in Gauchar (Chamoli). On this occasion, Union Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami transferred an insurance amount of Rs 65.12 crore to 88,000 farmers through DBT under the Weather-Based Crop Insurance Scheme.

2025-12-29T12:51:11.645190+00:00 IST

Dewan questions authorities over airport incident

Ten days after the alleged physical assault at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport Terminal 1, passenger Ankit Dewan has raised pointed questions to the airport operator DIAL, the aviation regulator DGCA and airlines Air India Express, SpiceJet and IndiGo, seeking clarity on the incident involving an off-duty Air India Express pilot, Captain Virender Sejwal.

2025-12-29T12:33:01.331275+00:00 IST

Scindia condemns attack on Tripura students in Dehradun

The Union Minister said he had spoken in detail with Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and urged him to ensure a fair, swift and strict investigation into the matter. He stressed that those responsible must be brought to justice and punished with the harshest penalties to send a clear message that such crimes will not be tolerated.

2025-12-29T12:31:15.021099+00:00 IST

PM Modi as INSV Kaundinya embarks on maiden sail

Extending his best wishes to the crew, PM Modi said the voyage would be a safe and memorable one as they retrace India's historic maritime links with the Gulf region and beyond.

2025-12-29T12:26:45.545813+00:00 IST

CM Sukhu announces bold strides in industrial growth

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday detailed a transformative vision for Himachal Pradesh's industrial landscape, highlighting the success of the 'Industry through Invitation' initiative.

2025-12-29T12:23:02.107445+00:00 IST

Cyber Crime unit busts over 1 crore Digital Arrest Case

The Cyber Crime Police, Hyderabad City, successfully apprehended two individuals involved in a major "Digital Arrest" cyber fraud amounting to Rs. 1,95,76,000, according to an official release.

2025-12-29T12:22:17.212770+00:00 IST

SMVDSB completes renovation of 10 government schools

The renovated schools include Government High School, Sirla Bhaga; Government Middle Schools at Chack Bhagtha, Panthal, Parthal, Manoon and Kun Kanyala; Government Primary Schools at Hansali, Kalara Chanjute, Upper Sirla, Geeta Nagar, Purana Daroor and Chumbra in Reasi district; besides Government Primary School, Dhanno in Udhampur district.

2025-12-29T12:13:47.381018+00:00 IST

We are Indians too: Angel Chakma's father

Tarun Prasad, a BSF Jawan, also detailed the harrowing circumstances of the attack. He said he received a call from his younger son about the assault late at night and immediately travelled to Dehradun.

2025-12-29T12:05:58.723781+00:00 IST

Former Minister Ashwani Kumar welcomes SC decision on Aravalli

Former Law Minister Ashwani Kumar on Monday welcomed the Supreme Court's decision to put in abeyance its November 20 ruling that had accepted the Central Environment Ministry's definition of the Aravalli Hills and Aravalli Range.

2025-12-29T12:03:41.407631+00:00 IST

SIT arrests former Travancore Devaswom Board member

The Special Investigation Team probing the Sabarimala gold theft case on Monday made another arrest, taking former Travancore Devaswom Board member Vijayakumar into custody from Thiruvananthapuram.

2025-12-29T12:00:09.379142+00:00 IST

CISF begins specialised training for UP SSF

In a notable step towards strengthening security preparedness for India's next-generation rapid transit infrastructure, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has commenced a specialised six-day "X-BIS and security gadget handling course" for personnel of the Uttar Pradesh Special Security Force (UP SSF), earmarked for deployment on the Namo Bharat Corridor under the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC).

2025-12-29T11:54:51.932365+00:00 IST

"Will help in enhancing operational capabilities": Rajnath Singh after DAC approves proposals to boost Armed Forces

This comes after the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for various proposals of the three Services amounting to a total of about Rs 79,000 crore.

2025-12-29T11:39:19.116305+00:00 IST

CM Yogi stresses importance of youth participation in sports

CM Yogi addressed a gathering in Gorakhpur, stressing the importance of youth participation in sports and noting that when they play, the country would flourish. He added that a healthy body can only be achieved through sports, games, and yoga practice.

2025-12-29T11:36:48.071326+00:00 IST

Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar visits illegal demolition site

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Monday stated that strict action will be taken against the "land thieves," as he visited the Kogilu Fakir Colony amid the illegal house demolition drive.

2025-12-29T11:35:39.465673+00:00 IST

KC Venugopal writes letter to PM Modi over Christmas attacks

In a post shared on X, Venugopal said, "This Christmas, there was an atmosphere of terror and violence across most BJP-ruled states, with a clear strategy of humiliating minorities. I wrote to the PM to take urgent action on this well-planned assault on Christians to ensure this doesn't ever repeat in the future and India remains a safe and hospitable society for all communities."

2025-12-29T11:24:03.630144+00:00 IST

Kumar Vishwas on minority violence in Bangladesh

Renowned poet Kumar Vishwas on Monday called on the Centre to take serious note of the reported violence against minorities in Bangladesh, describing the situation as "Extremely tragic".

2025-12-29T11:23:21.309079+00:00 IST