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JP Nadda  calls upon Andhra Pradesh govt to leverage PPP model to

Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda has called upon the Government of Andhra Pradesh to extensively adopt the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model to accelerate the expansion of healthcare infrastructure and improve the quality, efficiency, and accessibility of medical services across the State, said the release.

2025-12-26T11:32:44.143898+00:00 IST

Acharya Dhirendra Shastri demands action over violence in B'desh

Shastri's remarks come in response to the recent killings of Amrit Mondal and Dipu Chandra Das, in the ongoing violence in Bangladesh.

2025-12-26T11:32:01.864864+00:00 IST

Gujarat CM inaugurates Kreeda Bharati Akhil Bharatiya Convention

hief Minister said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, India has been granted the hosting rights of the Commonwealth Games, and Ahmedabad has also been selected as one of the key host cities. He said that in this context, the Kreeda Bharati convention is being organised in Ahmedabad, which will give a new direction to the sports sector.

2025-12-26T11:03:24.962182+00:00 IST

Delhi Court sends accused to judicial custody in drug haul case

A Special NDPS Court at Tis Hazari on Friday remanded the accused in a massive 500 kg drug haul case to judicial custody till January 9, 2026, after the expiry of his police custody. The order was passed by Ekta Gauba Mann, the Link Special Judge (NDPS), Central District, Tis Hazari Courts.

2025-12-26T10:55:56.557333+00:00 IST

NIA court extends custody of two accused in Red Fort Blast Case

A special court on Friday extended the custody of two key accused being investigated by the National Investigation Agency in connection with the deadly Red Fort blast case, even as the anti-terror agency continues to unravel the larger conspiracy behind the attack.

2025-12-26T10:28:06.400017+00:00 IST

First-ever weapon database launched in India

In a significant move to bolster India's fight against organised crime, terrorism, and extremism, the first-ever weapons database, the 'Lost, Looted and Recovered Firearm' database, was launched in India on Friday.

2025-12-26T10:26:38.643099+00:00 IST

Police crack down on drug networks

The Himachal Pradesh government has launched an aggressive state-wide campaign to eradicate chitta (heroin) and other narcotics. Shimla district police have evolved a new preventive policing model aimed at choking drug supply chains at the street level. Under this model, the district police have identified nearly 50 frequent drug traffickers and have forwarded around 25-30 proposals to the state Home Department seeking their preventive detention under the PIT-NDPS Act, 1988.

2025-12-26T10:13:57.368289+00:00 IST

GIDC to set up 336-acre medical device park in Rajkot

Officials said the upcoming park will cater to India's fast-growing medical device sector by offering plug-and-play infrastructure and industry-focused facilities. The initiative aligns with Gujarat's broader strategy to attract high-value manufacturing investments and reinforce its leadership in sunrise sectors.

2025-12-26T09:47:13.001894+00:00 IST

Himachal: Resident doctors' strike called off

Doctors resumed work following CM's assurances, including an enquiry into Dr Raghav Narula's case and action against the mob that threatened them. Revised guidelines to strengthen doctors' security were also issued.

2025-12-26T09:33:11.758867+00:00 IST

“I see Gen-Z’s capabilities and confidence" PM Modi

Emphasising the abundance of opportunities being created at various fields, PM Modi on Saturday believed in the capabilities and confidence of Gen-Z, encouraging them to strive for the nation's development through hard work and discipline, fulfilling the goal of Viksit Bharat

2025-12-26T09:27:47.454461+00:00 IST

India unveils first 'Organised Crime Network Database'

In a decisive boost to India's fight against organised crime and terror-linked networks, India on Friday launched its first-ever national-level 'Organised Crime Network Database' (OCND), a landmark initiative aimed at dismantling criminal syndicates that have repeatedly compromised internal security.

2025-12-26T09:20:56.812162+00:00 IST

Himachal CM assures fresh probe into patient's assault case

As resident doctors across Himachal Pradesh had announced to proceed on a day-long mass leave on Friday, the Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu assured a fresh inquiry into the patient assault controversy that led to the termination of a senior resident doctor at Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC), Shimla.

2025-12-26T09:16:16.097872+00:00 IST

Ramakrishna Mission to set up foreign language training

In a significant step towards enhancing global employability and skill development among the youth of Tripura, the Ramakrishna Mission has agreed to establish the State's first-ever Foreign Language Training Centre in Agartala. Chief Minister Manik Saha announced the decision during a programme at Ramakrishna Mission, Viveknagar, Agartala.

2025-12-26T09:08:43.834445+00:00 IST

"Government is helpless or lacks intent": Congress' Sachin Pilot

Amid the Aravalli hills row, Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Friday accused the government of failing to protect the ecologically sensitive hills and warned that inaction could cause irreversible environmental damage.

2025-12-26T09:06:38.756181+00:00 IST

Women protest outside Delhi HC against bail to Unnao rape convict

A group of women activists and protesters gathered outside the Delhi High Court on Friday to oppose the conditional bail granted to former Uttar Pradesh MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the Unnao rape case.

2025-12-26T08:55:46.598108+00:00 IST

UP CM Yogi Adityanath pays tribute to martyred sons of Guru Gobin

UP CM Yogi Adityanath addressed the people on Veer Baal Diwas on Friday to remember the martyred sons of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru.

2025-12-26T08:43:01.453728+00:00 IST

“Awards will inspire all children across country”: Prez Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar on children for their exceptional achievements in the fields of Bravery, Social Service, Environment, Sports, Art & Culture and Science & Technology at a ceremony held in New Delhi on Friday.

2025-12-26T08:37:48.752009+00:00 IST

"India's climate being deliberately poisoned": Abhishek Banerjee

All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Friday cornered the central government for the rise in right-wing extremism following incidents of targeted attacks against Christians on Christmas.

2025-12-26T08:17:53.684148+00:00 IST

"No one has right to hurt religious beliefs...:" Shehzad Poonaw

BJP National Spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla, reacting to the registration of an FIR against Saurabh Bhardwaj and three AAP leaders for allegedly hurting religious sentiments during a political skit on Delhi pollution in Connaught Place, asserted that no one has the right to hurt anyone's religious beliefs.

2025-12-26T08:17:47.616787+00:00 IST

Troublemakers detained, situation peaceful: Jaipur Commissioner

The incident took place near the Kalandari Mosque, where a dispute over alleged encroachment has been ongoing for a considerable period. Police officials said one of the parties involved had earlier voluntarily removed the disputed structure. However, tensions resurfaced when some individuals allegedly attempted to reinstall the structure permanently by fixing iron angles.

2025-12-26T08:14:41.508921+00:00 IST

“Murder of Dipu Das in Bangladesh is a stain on humanity”: Swami

Swami Chidanand Saraswati Maharaj of Parmarth Niketan on Friday condemned the murder of 27-year-old Hindu youth Dipu Chandra Das in Bangladesh, calling it a "stain on humanity".

2025-12-26T08:12:08.662729+00:00 IST