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Indian Railways strengthens AI-based system to protect wildlife

In a groundbreaking move, Indian Railways has rolled out an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered Intrusion Detection System (IDS) to safeguard wildlife, especially elephants, lions and tigers, on railway tracks. The cutting-edge technology uses Distributed Acoustic System (DAS) to detect animal presence, alerting loco pilots and control rooms 0.5 kms in advance - a potential lifesaver.

2025-12-23T16:19:30.474891+00:00 IST

Delhi court grants bail to ITBP Paper leak accused

The order was passed by the Chief Judicial Magistrate, South-East District, Saket Courts. The accused, Dharmender, had been in judicial custody since September 25, 2025.

2025-12-23T16:01:19.431429+00:00 IST

CAQM issues show cause notices to 06 thermal power plants within

The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) has issued Show Cause Notices to 06 coal-based Thermal Power Plants (TPPs) located within a radius of 300 km of Delhi for non-compliance with the mandatory provisions relating to co-firing of pellets or briquettes made from crop residue, notified under the Environment (Utilisation of Crop Residue by Thermal Power Plants) Rules, 2023, an official press release said.

2025-12-23T15:54:46.398337+00:00 IST

“Rahul Gandhi works to defame India abroad”: UP Minister

December 23 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Minister Danish Azad Ansari has criticised Rahul Gandhi over his allegations against the BJP government during his visit to Germany and alleged that the Congress leader "works to defame India abroad."

2025-12-23T15:50:36.483905+00:00 IST

President Murmu calls for citizen engagement in National Security

President Droupadi Murmu addressed the IB Centenary Endowment Lecture on the subject 'People-Centric National Security: Community Participation in Building Viksit Bharat' in New Delhi.

2025-12-23T15:47:53.061541+00:00 IST

'Not here for politics': Shashi Tharoor on Bihar visit

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday urged Indians to visit Patna's key cultural landmarks, including Pataliputra, the Bihar Museum and Bapu Tower. Speaking to the media, Tharoor said that his visit was not politically motivated but driven by an interest in history and culture.

2025-12-23T15:44:47.170450+00:00 IST

District Court modified bail conditions of Christian Michel James

The Rouse Avenue court on Tuesday imposed bail conditions on accused Christian Michel James. The court modified the condition related to the bail bonds. It is directed that he may be released from custody without the immediate deposit of his passport.

2025-12-23T15:43:41.855176+00:00 IST

42,74,160 electors removed from roll post 1st phase of SIR in MP

The first phase of the SIR concluded in the state on December 18 and the first draft roll of voters was released on Tuesday in which the said number of voters have been removed. These voters have been deleted from the rolls on the basis of being found dead, duplicated, absent and shifted elsewhere, he added.

2025-12-23T15:27:19.049800+00:00 IST

Need strong guidelines and SOPs in hospitals: HP Health Minister

The Health Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Col (Retd) Dhaniram Shandil, on Tuesday said there is an urgent need to frame and enforce strict guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs in hospitals) following the alleged assault of a patient by a doctor at Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC), Shimla.

2025-12-23T15:26:39.199058+00:00 IST

President Murmu presents Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar- 2025

The President Droupadi Murmu presented the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar- 2025 at an award ceremony held at Gantantra Mandap, Rashtrapati Bhavan

2025-12-23T15:20:09.807984+00:00 IST

Imran Masood clarifies "make Priyanka Gandhi PM" remarks

"BJP has nothing else to do. Rahul Gandhi is my leader as well as Priyanka Gandhi's. I was asked a question about Priyanka Gandhi, and I gave a response centred around her that she is the next Indira Gandhi... Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi are the eyes of Indira Gandhi," Masood said.

2025-12-23T15:04:58.838413+00:00 IST

CM Dhami speaks to bear attack victims

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami spoke to the victims of the bear attack and described the courage shown by the brave students Divya and Deepika as a matter of pride.

2025-12-23T14:45:06.393501+00:00 IST

Delhi HC grants bail to Kuldeep Singh Sengar in minor's rape case

Division bench of Justice Subramonium Prasad and Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar suspended the sentence during the pendency of his appeal.

2025-12-23T14:40:38.784578+00:00 IST

Shimla Police registers FIR against doctor over alleged assault

Shimla Police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) on Tuesday against a doctor of Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC) and Hospital, Shimla, in connection with the alleged assault of a patient inside the male pulmonary ward, following a complaint lodged by the patient and his family members.

2025-12-23T14:40:14.388959+00:00 IST

Jamia Millia Islamia suspends professor over exam question paper

Jamia Millia Islamia has suspended a professor from its Department of Social Work following controversy over a question included in the Semester I examination paper.

2025-12-23T14:39:17.741436+00:00 IST

CBI arrests Mumbai CGST Superintendent

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a Superintendent, CGST Audit-I, Mumbai, while accepting a Bribe of Rs. five Lakh from the complainant on 22.12.2025.

2025-12-23T14:38:47.327345+00:00 IST

BJP prepares for 2026 West Bengal Assembly Polls

In a significant move, several office bearers within the BJP's Bengal unit are set to undergo changes, with announcements expected shortly.

2025-12-23T14:27:34.292921+00:00 IST

Bihar 2025-30 to write new chapters of development: Nitin Nabin

"Bihar of 2025-30 will undoubtedly write new chapters of development, which will include large-scale employment opportunities for the youth, large-scale investment opportunities. To take Bihar forward, all workers will have to put in hard work and effort," he further said.

2025-12-23T13:59:03.721921+00:00 IST

CM Bhupendra Patel launches several initiatives in Gujarat

To promote the values of good governance across the country, 25 December, the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee, is observed as "Good Governance Day." Guided by these principles, the Government of Gujarat, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, has launched several initiatives aimed at the holistic welfare of citizens.

2025-12-23T13:42:29.721798+00:00 IST

Gujarat CM Patel calls for strengthening police-public trust

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel called upon senior officers of the state police force to foster a robust environment that further strengthens the bridge of trust between the police and the public, ensuring that citizens face no difficulty in connecting with the police, said the release.

2025-12-23T13:41:29.180447+00:00 IST

CM Pushkar Singh Dhami participates in Cooperative Fair 2025

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami today participated in the Cooperative Fair 2025 held at Rangers Ground, Dehradun. The event was organised on the occasion of the International Year of Cooperatives 2025 and the Silver Jubilee Year of the formation of Uttarakhand State.

2025-12-23T13:39:46.192530+00:00 IST