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Bengaluru: Police arrested the accused for harrasing a woman

Jnanabharathi Police have arrested a man accused of harassing a young woman in Bengaluru. He forced the woman to create a romantic connection and harassed her by trying to tear off her clothes.

2025-12-24T09:46:55.526424+00:00 IST

Kisan Mazdoor Morcha to burn effigies across Punjab

The Kisan Mazdoor Morcha Bharat has strongly criticised the Modi Government's recent legislative changes to the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), alleging that the new policies are intended to deprive MGNREGA workers of employment nationwide.

2025-12-24T09:32:17.532950+00:00 IST

Delhi fortified for Republic Day

The additional forces, comprising over 5,800 armed personnel, will be deployed to bolster the existing security apparatus, with Delhi Police remaining the nodal agency for maintaining law and order.

2025-12-24T09:30:33.537827+00:00 IST

J-K: Experts advise against overfeeding after fish die in Martand

An expert team from the Department of Fisheries visited the Martand Sun Temple to inspect the reason behind the deaths of fishes.

2025-12-24T09:22:46.118506+00:00 IST

CTA concludes Tibet outreach programmes in Karnataka

The Central Tibetan Administration conducted Tibet Outreach Programmes in Karnataka in December 2025 to raise awareness about Tibet's history, culture, environmental issues, and human rights concerns under Chinese rule, engaging students and faculty at educational institutions in Bengaluru and Mysuru.

2025-12-24T09:16:15.518835+00:00 IST

Gaurav Gogoi urges Assam govt to handle Karbi Anglong situation

In a post on X, Gogoi said that a large group of protestors in West Karbi Anglong set fire to the house of a BJP leader and a close aide of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. He stated that one protestor died due to police firing and several people, including protestors and police personnel, were injured.

2025-12-24T09:13:23.277981+00:00 IST

Two AAP councillors join BJP ahead of Chandigarh mayor election

Ahead of the Chandigarh Mayor election, two Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) councillors on Wednesday, Suman Devi and Poonam Devi, have joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

2025-12-24T09:12:55.715891+00:00 IST

Asia's biggest festival Sammakka Sarakka Jatara

Telangana Minister Anasuya Seethakka has officially called on the Union Government to grant national status to the Sammakka Sarakka Jatara, widely recognised as Asia's largest tribal congregation. Speaking ahead of the event scheduled for late January in the Mulugu district, the Minister highlighted the lack of central funding for Adivasi traditions and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to grant formal federal recognition to the historic festival.

2025-12-24T08:57:27.339484+00:00 IST

Delhi HC expresses displeasure over lack of action on air polluti

The court was hearing a public interest litigation filed by advocate Kapil Madan, seeking recognition of air purifiers as medical devices and a corresponding reduction in GST. Senior Advocate Arvind Nayar appeared on behalf of the petitioner.

2025-12-24T08:53:26.619115+00:00 IST

"Will go to SC”: Victim's mother after Kuldeep Singh Sengar's bai

After former MLA Kuldeep Sengar was granted bail in the 2017 Unnao rape case, the victim's mother expressed her anger, calling for the cancellation of his bail and vowing to take the matter to the Supreme Court.

2025-12-24T08:46:21.282990+00:00 IST

IndiGo to connect Delhi and London Heathrow starting February 2,

IndiGo announced its new direct flights between Delhi and London (Heathrow), effective 2 February 2026, on Wednesday.

2025-12-24T08:39:48.845376+00:00 IST

"Attempt to sustain political existence": BJP

Maharashtra Minister and BJP leader Chandrashekhar Bawankule criticised Uddhav Thackeray's alliance with Raj Thackeray and his statements, calling them driven by electoral interests.

2025-12-24T08:38:57.453069+00:00 IST

PM Modi to visit Lucknow on Dec 25

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, on December 25 (Thursday) to mark the 101st birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, according to an official release.

2025-12-24T08:25:42.131487+00:00 IST

Government prioritising infrastructure development in Tripura

Speaking at the inaugural ceremony, Dr. Saha said, "A few days ago, I had announced that public representatives, regardless of the party they belong to, should be invited to government programs." "Yesterday, I also spoke to Union DoNER Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia. The high-level task force has given me the responsibility of the development of the entire North Eastern region, that is, Ashtalakshi, as the chairperson. One by one, the Chief Ministers of all the North Eastern states have been given the responsibility of chairperson. The Chief Minister of Assam was earlier in charge of the development of the North Eastern region. But since he was busy with important work, that responsibility was given to me," he added.

2025-12-24T08:23:49.447079+00:00 IST

Maharashtra: Fire breaks out in power loom factory in Khoni

A fire broke out on Wednesday morning at a power loom factory in Khoni village, Siddharth Nagar, as per the officials.

2025-12-24T07:53:34.990725+00:00 IST

Assam wins national prize at NCERT's Kala Utsav-2025

Another four teams from Lengeri H.S. School (Dibrugarh), Pragjyotika Senior Secondary School (Jorhat), PM SHRI C.S. Rawanapar Model H.S. School (Majuli) and Delhi Public School (ONGC-Nazira), Sivasagar have won Special Prize in 'Instrumental Music (Solo)', 'Theatre (Group)', 'Visual Art-3D', and 'Vocal Music (Group) respectively.

2025-12-24T07:42:16.985121+00:00 IST

“KSCA must act on 17 recommendations": G Parameshwara

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Wednesday stated that the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) will only be granted permission to hold events at M Chinnaswamy Stadium if they act on the 17 recommendations made by the commission investigating the stampede.

2025-12-24T07:41:02.653949+00:00 IST

Supplementary charge sheet filed against Manoj Kaira

The Delhi Police filed a supplementary charge sheet on Wednesday against Manoj Yadav, also known as Manoj Kaira, in connection with an organised crime case involving the notorious gangster Kapil Sangwan. During the proceedings at the Rouse Avenue Court, the Special Judge directed that the documents be formally recorded at the facility counter and scheduled the matter for further consideration on January 15. Manoj Yadav, alias Kaira, has been arrested in an MCOCA case linked to Gangster Kapil Sangwan, alias Nandu. Former AAP MLA Naresh Balyan is also charge-sheeted in this case. Special Judge Vishal Gogne was informed that the supplementary charge is ready to be filed. The court asked the police to file the charge sheet at the facility counter. The court has listed the matter for consideration on January 15. Meanwhile, the court has sought a reply to Vikas Gehlot's plea for interim bail on the grounds of his father's health. The court has scheduled a hearing on the application for December 26. The court extended the judicial custody of the accused, including Naresh Balyan, till the next date.

2025-12-24T07:35:59.025216+00:00 IST

Delhi HC upholds discharge in rape case

Holding that a criminal trial cannot continue without strong suspicion, the Delhi High Court has dismissed the State's challenge to a trial court order discharging three accused in a rape case, while also issuing directions to curb misuse of sexual offence complaints and victim compensation.

2025-12-24T07:35:30.962579+00:00 IST

Delhi HC declines to halt ‘UP 77’ release for now

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday declined to intervene at this stage in the broadcast of the web series 'UP 77', while recording categorical assurances from the producers that the series is a work of fiction and that neither the content nor the promotional material would identify or insinuate any real person.

2025-12-24T07:24:28.740842+00:00 IST

Brahmin MLAs hold meeting during Assembly session

During the Legislative Assembly Winter Session, Brahmin community MLAs organised a meeting with about four dozen MLAs in attendance. MLA Ratnakar Mishra, who attended the meeting, said the purpose was to discuss our community.

2025-12-24T07:21:56.189129+00:00 IST