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Haryana: 5 killed in Jhajjar accident after car-truck collision

Five people were killed after a collision between a car and a truck on Rewari Road in Jhajjar on Wednesday.

2025-12-24T04:42:20.318346+00:00 IST

Rajeev Chandrashekhar alleges sacrilege at Sabarimala

Chandrashekhar alleged that the looting at Sabarimala extended beyond 4.5 kg of gold. "Investigations now show that under the LDF-appointed Devaswom board, 4 Panchaloha idols were taken out of Sabarimala and sold to international criminal networks," he claimed.

2025-12-24T04:24:42.668170+00:00 IST

Bhutan, Morocco express interest in IIT overseas campuses

Several countries, including Bhutan and Morocco, have expressed interest in hosting overseas campuses of the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), but the government has yet to make a decision. India is actively looking for further expansion into several other regions.

2025-12-24T04:24:17.110415+00:00 IST

“Heaviest satellite ever lifted from Indian soil using an Indian

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the BlueBird Block-2 communication satellite of the United States' AST SpaceMobile on Wednesday.

2025-12-24T04:23:26.188813+00:00 IST

Manikrao Kokate undergoes successful angioplasty

Kokate was admitted to Lilavati Hospital after being diagnosed with Acute Coronary Syndrome along with escalated hypertension. Earlier, on December 20, Dr Parkar had said that Kokate was brought to the hospital's casualty ward on December 18 with very high blood pressure. "We conducted all the tests, and after examination, we concluded that it was Acute Coronary Syndrome and escalated hypertension. Necessary medications were immediately started," he had said.

2025-12-24T04:13:43.822645+00:00 IST

Delhi AQI continues to remain in 'very poor' category

Similar conditions were observed at Indira Gandhi International Airport, where the AQI was also recorded at 368, falling in the 'very poor' category, as per CPCB data.

2025-12-24T03:59:52.027126+00:00 IST

Bengaluru: Cops review security arrangements ahead of New Year

Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar, on Tuesday, conducted a field inspection of the Indranagar area, a celebration hub in the city, to ensure security measures and crowd management.

2025-12-24T03:58:11.333632+00:00 IST

ISRO successfully launches BlueBird Block-2 satellite

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the BlueBird Block-2 communication satellite by the United States' AST SpaceMobile on Wednesday.

2025-12-24T03:44:06.556115+00:00 IST

School Students excited to witness ISRO’s LVM3 M6 launch

School students arrived at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre to witness the launch of ISRO's LVM3 M6 mission, which will carry the BlueBird Block-2 satellite into orbit as part of a commercial deal with US-based AST SpaceMobile.

2025-12-24T03:17:25.699817+00:00 IST

UP: ‘Operation Torch’ continues in Varanasi

UP Police continued "Operation Torch" in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, on Tuesday.

2025-12-24T03:11:18.385729+00:00 IST

ISRO to launch communication satellite BlueBird Block-2 shortly

The Indian Space Research Organisation is set to launch the BlueBird Block-2 communication satellite of the United States' AST SpaceMobile today, scheduled at 08:55:30 AM IST, according to the ISRO.

2025-12-24T03:05:23.062672+00:00 IST

Union Minister Bhupender reviews development schemes at DISHA

Yadav reviewed the progress of central government schemes and flagged key infrastructure and welfare issues requiring immediate attention.

2025-12-24T02:57:38.450693+00:00 IST

Life imprisonment for 13 in father-son mob lynching

A West Bengal court on Tuesday sentenced 13 people to life imprisonment in connection with the brutal mob lynching of a father and son in Samsherganj, marking a significant conviction under India's new criminal laws. The verdict comes nine months after the double murder.

2025-12-24T02:51:14.613247+00:00 IST

Delhi invokes GRAP-IV

The Air Quality Index (AQI) around the ITO area was recorded at 374, categorised as 'very poor', according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) on Wednesday.

2025-12-24T02:50:32.240112+00:00 IST

“Anti-India campaign is being emanated in Bangladesh”: Sunil

Jammu and Kashmir Leader of Opposition (LoP) and BJP leader Sunil Sharma expressed concern over what he described as an anti-India campaign emerging from Bangladesh.

2025-12-24T02:46:52.616026+00:00 IST

KGMU suspends accused over alleged forced religious conversion

King George's Medical University (KGMU) spokesperson KK Singh has said that strict action has been taken against the doctor accused in a case involving serious allegations, including misconduct and an alleged forced religious conversion, with authorities initiating both administrative and police action.

2025-12-24T02:24:05.672149+00:00 IST

Sasikala offers prayer at church, celebrates Christmas with elder

Former AIADMK leader V K Sasikala on Tuesday visited the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Health located on Halls Road, Kilpauk, Chennai to offer prayers and celebrated the joyous festival of Christmas by cutting a cake and distributing food and welfare assistance to the elderly at the Karunai Illam.

2025-12-24T00:50:19.891181+00:00 IST

NCB freezes assets worth Rs 41.64 lakh linked to Navi Mumbai drug kingpin

An intensive financial investigation was conducted to trace assets acquired through illicit drug sales proceeds. This probe led to the identification of one bank account in City Bank and one luxurious vehicle, Mini Cooper, which were freezed in November 2025, collectively valued at Rs. 41,64,701, which has been confirmed by the Competent Authority in December 2025.

2025-12-24T00:35:00.884174+00:00 IST

Delhi Cabinet nod for major environmental push, says Sirsa

The Delhi Cabinet, under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, on Tuesday approved a series of major decisions aimed at strengthening the capital's fight against pollution and improving environmental governance, according to a press release.

2025-12-24T00:18:15.626757+00:00 IST

JP Nadda highlights paradigm shift in India’s health care

Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, J.P. Nadda, today participated in the Bhumi Pujan ceremony marking the commencement of construction of two new medical colleges under the innovative Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model in Dhar and Betul districts in Madhya Pradesh, according to a release.

2025-12-24T00:02:12.083146+00:00 IST

"His talent has been honoured at national level...": Ravi Shankar

"This is a moment of joy for us that the Patna worker, who, with his dedication, loyalty, and commitment, became a five-time MLA, became a minister, worked for the organisation in several states, today his talent has been honoured at the national level. Their simplicity and gentleness are in themselves very effective, so today they came, and we welcomed them. He spoke his words in simple language. Today, Bihar's workers are very happy," the BJP leader said.

2025-12-24T00:00:35.799410+00:00 IST