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Punjab Chief Minister reviews facilities for 50 lakh devotees

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, accompanied by his wife Dr. Gurpreet Kaur, arrived at Sri Fatehgarh Sahib early Thursday morning to pay obeisance at the historic Gurdwara.

2025-12-26T05:26:19.014706+00:00 IST

Fire breaks out in a residential apartment in Ranchi

Firefighters rushed to the spot soon after receiving information, and efforts are underway to bring the blaze under control.

2025-12-26T05:22:40.322231+00:00 IST

CJI highlights importance of mediation in resolving disputes

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Friday highlighted the importance of mediation in reducing the pendency of cases, describing it as a cost-effective, mutually beneficial, and humane method of resolving disputes that is gaining increasing acceptance across the judicial system.

2025-12-26T05:17:07.428051+00:00 IST

Kashi Vishwanath Temple bans VIP Darshan to manage devotees crowd

The Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi has suspended VIP darshan from December 24 to manage the large crowds during the New Year.

2025-12-26T05:07:00.823143+00:00 IST

Nitin Nabin offers prayers at Gurudwara Bangla Sahib

BJP National Working President Nitin Nabin, along with Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva and Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa, on Friday offered prayers at Gurudwara Bangla Sahib in Delhi on the occasion of 'Veer Baal Diwas'

2025-12-26T05:06:16.803914+00:00 IST

Goalpariya folk music travels beyond its geographical origins

Once confined to the courtyards, riverbanks, among cattle herders, elephant keepers, and villagers of undivided Goalpara, Goalpariya folk music has today travelled far beyond its geographical and cultural origins. Yet, even as the music finds new listeners and performers across Assam and beyond, the question of preserving its originality looms large.

2025-12-26T05:05:19.851446+00:00 IST

“Have to face consequences: Delhi BJP President Virender Sachdev

Delhi BJP President Virender Sachdeva, 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, said that anyone who mocks religious symbols or attempts to incite religious hatred will have to face consequences.

2025-12-26T04:55:18.346194+00:00 IST

UP BJP chief warns MLAs against family-, caste-based politics

BJP Uttar Pradesh President Pankaj Chaudhary has issued a stern warning to MLAs to not engage in caste- and family-based politics after reports emerged that some Brahmin MLAs hosted a separate dinner to discuss party matters.

2025-12-26T04:43:21.421989+00:00 IST

UP CM Yogi Adityanath pays tribute to Manmohan Singh

On the occasion of Dr. Manmohan Singh's death anniversary, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath shared a tribute on X, honouring the former Prime Minister's lifelong contributions.

2025-12-26T04:39:32.493292+00:00 IST

"We need more than 2.5 lakhs mediators": CJI

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Friday attended a 'Mediation Awareness' walkathon organised by the Bar Council of India.

2025-12-26T04:14:46.960765+00:00 IST

Left-wing extremism critical internal security challenge:Naveen P

Former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday welcomed the neutralisation of six CPI (Maoist) cadres by security forces, saying the state's sustained efforts to tackle left-wing extremism have achieved significant success.

2025-12-26T04:14:05.030221+00:00 IST

Odisha: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan lays foundation stones for Rs 250-Crore Projects on Atal Bihari Vajpayee's 101st birth anniversary

Union Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan laid the foundation stone for Rs 250-crore development projects at Rairakhol on the occasion of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's 101st birth anniversary on Thursday.

2025-12-26T04:03:16.515909+00:00 IST

Assam CM assures action after miscreants held for X-mas vandalism

According to the Assam Police, four persons have been arrested in connection with the incident that occurred on Wednesday at St. Mary's English School in Panigaon. The accused allegedly entered the school premises and vandalised property, including outer decorations, street lights, plant pots and other articles. Some items were also reportedly set on fire, causing damage ahead of Christmas celebrations.

2025-12-26T04:00:11.263103+00:00 IST

BJP's Working President Nitin Nabin to attend Assam State Executi

BJP National President Nitin Nabin is set to visit Guwahati on Friday as part of his two-day visit to Assam. He will attend the BJP Executive Meeting today at Srimanta Sankardeva Kalakshetra.

2025-12-26T03:58:19.917115+00:00 IST

Uttarakhand CM  Dhami pays tribute to Shaheed Udham Singh

Sardar Udham Singh, who was hanged on 31st July 1940 in London, remains a symbol of India's unwavering resolve to seek justice for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.

2025-12-26T03:51:53.655690+00:00 IST

Veer Baal Diwas associated with courage, conviction: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tribute to the Sahibzades on the occasion of Veer Baal Diwas, remembering their sacrifice and courage.

2025-12-26T03:49:44.333401+00:00 IST

Congress pays tribute to Manmohan Singh on 1st death anniversary

Manmohan Singh passed away at the age of 92 due to age-related medical issues in Delhi on December 26, 2024. He was cremated with full state honours at Nigambodh Ghat in Delhi's Kashmere Gate on December 28, in the presence of his family, friends, colleagues, and government dignitaries.

2025-12-26T03:34:51.169996+00:00 IST

Assam Police arrest four for vandalising school on Christmas

Assam Police have arrested four miscreants involved in the vandalism of St. Mary's English School in Nalbari, Assam, on the occasion of Christmas.

2025-12-26T03:16:05.497932+00:00 IST

Father Xalxo expresses pain over alleged attacks on Christians

Speaking with ANI, he said, "It really pinches us because Christians are peace-loving communities," emphasising forgiveness and prayer for those responsible.

2025-12-26T03:13:25.807263+00:00 IST

Delhi air quality deteriorates at 305

The national capital Delhi witnessed a significant deterioration in its air quality on Friday morning. The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) was 305 at around 8 am. Hence, entering the 'very poor' category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

2025-12-26T03:11:35.140820+00:00 IST

‘Open-and-shut case, yet a convict walks free’: Yogita Bhayana

A division bench of Justice Subramonium Prasad and Justice Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar granted Sengar bail on the condition that he furnishes a bail bond of Rs 15 lakh. A Delhi CBI court convicted Sengar of raping a minor and sentenced serving a life sentence. His appeal against the conviction is currently pending before the Delhi High Court.

2025-12-26T03:07:25.808452+00:00 IST