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Assam: Situation tense but under control in West Karbi Anglong af

Indian Army, CRPF, Rapid Action Force and a large number of state police personnel have been deployed in Kheroni and other violence-hit areas of the hilly district to maintain law and order.

2025-12-25T18:18:21.688639+00:00 IST

Ministry of WCD to observe 'Veer Bal Diwas' at national level

The National level programme of Veer Bal Diwas 2025 will be organised at Bharat Mandapam

2025-12-25T18:16:43.055065+00:00 IST

Jairam Ramesh vs Bhupender Yadav on Aravalli's new definition row

In a major step towards conservation and protection of the entire Aravalli Range stretching from Delhi to Gujarat from illegal mining, the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has issued directions to the States for a complete Ban on the Grant of any New Mining Leases in the Aravallis.

2025-12-25T18:16:27.023874+00:00 IST

Bihar: Man arrested over alleged triple marriages in 3 years

A man, Pintu Barnwal, from Gopalganj district, Bihar, was arrested on charges of allegedly marrying three women over a span of three years, without divorcing any of his previous wives. The arrest followed complaints from his first and second wives, who accused him of domestic violence and demanding dowry.

2025-12-25T18:08:34.553143+00:00 IST

Haryana to name public spaces after Vajpayee

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday paid heartfelt tribute to Bharat Ratna late Atal Bihari Vajpayee. He described him as a visionary statesman whose life symbolised integrity, democratic values, and people-centric governance

2025-12-25T18:07:36.046142+00:00 IST

Haryana CM confers 9 Good Governance Awards to various department

On the occasion of the Birth Anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and great freedom fighter Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya and celebrating Good Governance Day, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday gave 9 Good Governance awards to various departments for playing an instrumental role in turning the dream of 'Digital Haryana' into reality.

2025-12-25T17:41:13.423366+00:00 IST

Amit Shah to inaugurate ‘Anti-Terror Conference’ tomorrow in Delh

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah will inaugurate 'Anti-Terror Conference' on Friday, December 26, 2025 in New Delhi. The two-day conference is being organised by the National Investigation Agency, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.

2025-12-25T17:39:28.425960+00:00 IST

Suvendu Adhikari speaks to father of Dipu Chandra Das

Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Legislative Assembly and BJP MLA Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday, spoke to Rabilal Chandra Das, the father of Hindu worker Dipu Chandra Das, who was brutally beaten to death and set ablaze by a mob in Mymensingh district of Bangladesh.

2025-12-25T17:34:18.226539+00:00 IST

CAQM conducts inspection of PWD roads, to assess dust mitigation

The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) conducted an inspection drive on Wednesday to assess compliance and effectiveness of corrective measures undertaken by concerned road-maintaining agencies following inspections carried out earlier on December 12. This was done as part of its continuous monitoring and ongoing enforcement efforts under the statutory framework and provisions of the extant Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), according to an official press release issued on Thursday.

2025-12-25T17:31:10.657848+00:00 IST

Himachal Pradesh government terminates IGMC doctor

Himachal Pradesh government on Wednesday night terminated a senior resident doctor of Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC), Shimla, after a viral video showed a scuffle between the doctor and a patient. The decision followed reports submitted by the IGMC administration and an internal inquiry.

2025-12-25T17:27:26.588116+00:00 IST

Good Governance not about authority but about service: CM

Reiterating Haryana Government's firm commitment to transparent, accountable and citizen-centric administration, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini addressed the state-level Good Governance Day function in Panchkula on Thursday and said that good governance is the strongest pillar for building a 'Developed India' and a 'Developed Haryana'.

2025-12-25T17:23:59.163520+00:00 IST

HP High Court orders BRO to ensure Winter amenities for CPLs

Issuing specific directions, the High Court ordered that "each casual paid labourer (CPL) during the severe winter conditions be provided i.e. Winter Jackets, Woolen Cap, Hand Gloves, Gum Boots, Winter Trouser, Rain Coat. Besides this, kerosene oil should also be provided to the said labourers so that they can keep themselves warm."

2025-12-25T17:13:46.422519+00:00 IST

Indian Railways sanctions Rs 432 crore for rebuilding Rail bridge

Indian Railways has sanctioned a major infrastructure project worth ₹431.76 crore for rebuilding Bridge No. 57, a vital Rail bridge on Howrah-Kharagpur section under South Eastern Railway (SER).

2025-12-25T17:10:23.216529+00:00 IST

Statue of Bharat Ratna Late Atal Bihari Vajpayee unveiled

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel launched a series of citizen-centric projects, schemes and policies in Gandhinagar as part of the Good Governance Day celebrations, reaffirming the state government's firm commitment to citizen-oriented administration, in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi and senior ministers, the Chief Minister's Office said in a press release.

2025-12-25T17:04:50.001925+00:00 IST

Amit Shah pays tribute to Madan Mohan Malaviya

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Thursday paid tribute to Bharat Ratna Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, the founder of Banaras Hindu University (BHU) and a renowned social reformer, on his birth anniversary.

2025-12-25T16:53:17.478477+00:00 IST

UK CM Dhami participate in winter carnival held in Nainital

He stated that the Nainital Winter Carnival is not only a celebration of Uttarakhand's faith, culture, traditions, and self-respect, but also a reflection of the vision of "Development along with Heritage."

2025-12-25T16:07:26.858739+00:00 IST

‘PM Modi turned sports into mass movement’, says Sonowal

The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for transforming sports from a niche pursuit into a nationwide mass movement, following his participation in the Sansad Khel Mahotsav in Dibrugarh.

2025-12-25T16:04:34.077907+00:00 IST

Indian Railways rationalises fare structure wef December 26

Under the revised fare structure, there is no change in fares for suburban services and Season Tickets, including both suburban and non-suburban routes.

2025-12-25T16:03:37.645859+00:00 IST

Indian Railways sanctions Rs 850 Crore Track Renewal Works

Indian Railways has sanctioned track renewal works on two strategic rail sections in Rajasthan, which are vital for passenger services, tourism and regional connectivity.

2025-12-25T15:51:51.899684+00:00 IST

CM Dhami inaugurates development projects worth Rs 121 crore

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 13 development projects worth Rs 121 crore 52 lakh 46 thousand in Nainital on Thursday.

2025-12-25T15:20:36.001723+00:00 IST

More such letters will keep coming: LG Saxena on Kejriwal letter

LG VK Saxena wrote a 15-page letter to former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, holding him responsible for the deteriorating air quality, lack of new infrastructure, and highlighting "11 years of neglect" towards the National Capital Region (NCR).

2025-12-25T15:11:43.697015+00:00 IST