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Gautam Adani welcomes passengers as NMIA commences operations

Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani welcomed passengers at Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), which commenced its airline operations on Thursday with the arrival of its first commercial flight.

2025-12-25T05:10:16.865757+00:00 IST

CBI to move SC after Delhi HC suspends Kuldeep Sengar's sentence

The Central Bureau of Information (CBI) will move to the Supreme Court to challenge the Delhi High Court order to suspend the life sentence of former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar and grant him bail in the 2017 Unnao rape case.

2025-12-25T05:09:11.047246+00:00 IST

Jyotiraditya Scindia attends High-Level task force meeting

The HLTF deliberated upon the need for addressing key gaps in the value chain and market linkages across the North Eastern Region. The discussions focused on strengthening the agri-horti ecosystem by leveraging the region's inherent strengths, with specialisation, quality, and the ability to stand out as the unique selling proposition of agri-horti products from the NER.

2025-12-25T05:04:13.485242+00:00 IST

National Consumer Day 2025: Digital justice accelerates consumer

Addressing the National Consumer Day 2025 celebrations at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Wednesday, Joshi said technology-enabled reforms are significantly improving access, transparency and speed in consumer dispute resolution. The event was organised by the Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India, under the theme "Efficient and Speedy Disposal through Digital Justice."

2025-12-25T04:56:01.339807+00:00 IST

PM Modi attends Christmas morning service in Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday attended the Christmas morning service at The Cathedral Church of the Redemption in Delhi along with a large congregation of Christians of Delhi and North India.

2025-12-25T04:39:48.418789+00:00 IST

'Trying to Divert Attention': Ashish Sood Slams AAP

Sood said he had read the letter and referred to the Lieutenant Governor's mention of his conversation with the former Chief Minister. "The Lieutenant Governor mentioned his conversation with the former Chief Minister, who said that the public would get tired of talking within 15 days. This shows his seriousness. That is why they are trying to divert attention," Sood said.

2025-12-25T04:39:34.768277+00:00 IST

Devotees bathe in Ganga amid cold wave

The devotees braved the cold wave to take a holy dip in the Ganga River in Varanasi, where the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast a minimum temperature of 10°C. On Thursday morning, the city recorded an overall air quality in the 'moderate' category, with an AQI ranging between 101 and 200.

2025-12-25T04:38:23.459616+00:00 IST

PM Modi expresses condolences over Chitradurga accident

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed deep sorrow over the tragic mishap in Chitradurga district, Karnataka, in which 10 people have lost their lives.

2025-12-25T04:37:19.849107+00:00 IST

Follow path of Jesus to build harmonious society: President Murmu

In a Christmas message shared on X (formerly Twitter), the President described the festival as one of joy and enthusiasm, noting that it commemorates the life and sacrifice of Lord Jesus Christ for the welfare of humankind. She said Christmas serves as a reminder of the core values preached by Jesus Christ, which continue to guide societies worldwide.

2025-12-25T04:32:39.092716+00:00 IST

President Murmu, PM Modi pay tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee

President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President CP Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several other senior BJP leaders paid floral tribute to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee at the 'Sadaiv Atal' memorial in Delhi on his 101st birth anniversary.

2025-12-25T04:31:50.870672+00:00 IST

Vikas Divyakirti on evolving landscape of civil services

Speaking with ANI, Divyakirti noted that around 2000, IAS and IPS officers were predominantly from Kerala and Tamil Nadu, reflecting significant social shifts in the 1960s and 70s. However, in Bihar and other states such as Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and Haryana, the trend has shifted, and more people are entering the civil services.

2025-12-25T04:31:14.284481+00:00 IST

Centre mulling expanding ONOS scheme

At present, the ONOS scheme is limited to government-funded institutions. However, the Centre is examining a proposal to allow private universities and colleges to join the scheme on a pre-negotiated payment basis, sources added.

2025-12-25T04:23:07.019440+00:00 IST

Midnight mass prayers held for Christmas in Andhra Pradesh

Streets and churches were adorned with lights, bells, and wreaths; people gathered to sing hymns and carols, wore Christmas hats, reflected on Jesus' life lessons, and celebrated his birth. The market storefronts have been decorated with Santa Claus's sleigh, bells, frills, decorative wreaths, glowing stars, and Christmas trees.

2025-12-25T04:22:51.161005+00:00 IST

PM Modi extends Christmas greetings, calls for peace and harmony

PM's message underlined the enduring values of love, service and brotherhood associated with the teachings of Jesus Christ, and their relevance in fostering social harmony and mutual respect.

2025-12-25T04:22:44.523025+00:00 IST

MP: NGT orders halt on tree felling after massive cutting of tree

The order came on December 22 after petitioner and RTI activist Nitin Saxena approached the tribunal, alleging large-scale violations in the clearance process for the project being executed by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).

2025-12-25T03:57:04.206544+00:00 IST

Delhi Police apprehend two wanted men

A brief exchange of fire took place in the National Capital's Narela area in which two wanted men were injured and apprehended by Delhi Police, officials said on Thursday.

2025-12-25T03:47:15.764658+00:00 IST

Tamil Nadu: Sengottaiyan hints at some AIADMK leaders joining TVK

"As far as O. Panneerselvam is concerned, during the event held on Tuesday, the majority of the district secretaries expressed their opinions. Based on those views, they have stated that a good decision will be taken within two days. They have clearly stated that at no point will they join the AIADMK under the leadership of Edappadi K. Palaniswami, and that they will not allow betrayal. They will take good decisions soon," he said on Wednesday.

2025-12-25T03:46:28.716705+00:00 IST

Goyal on 101st birth anniversary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee

Union Minister Piyush Goyal has emphasised that the country will observe several important occasions on Thursday, including the 101st birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

2025-12-25T03:28:36.163444+00:00 IST

IndiGo issues travel advisory amid dense fog in Bangalore

The airline said it is closely monitoring weather conditions and providing full support to ensure safe and smooth travel for its passengers.

2025-12-25T03:20:09.111909+00:00 IST

Odisha CM announces ₹10 lakh aid for rape-murder victim's kin

CM Majhi expressed condolences to the bereaved family and condemned the crime. He emphasised that the state government is committed to ensuring justice and taking all necessary measures to prevent such incidents in the future.

2025-12-25T03:19:10.882954+00:00 IST

Karnataka: 10 killed as bus catches fire after lorry collision

A tragic accident occurred near Gorlathu village, located in the Hiriyur taluk of Chitradurga district, on National Highway 48. A private bus, travelling from Bengaluru to Shivamogga, was involved in a collision with a lorry. The impact caused the bus, a sleeper coach, to catch fire.

2025-12-25T03:12:29.847389+00:00 IST