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Dhami remembers Chaudhary Charan Singh on National Farmer's Day

Extending greetings on National Farmers' Day, CM Dhami said Chaudhary Charan Singh dedicated his entire life to safeguarding the rights and interests of farmers and placing agriculture and rural development at the centre of national policymaking.

2025-12-23T04:06:54.751301+00:00 IST

Kerala mob lynching: VD Satheesan seeks action against culprits

Kerala's Leader, VD Satheesan, has expressed concern about the recent mob killing of a migrant worker from Chhattisgarh, calling the incident a disgrace to the state's reputation. On reports of a migrant worker from Chhattisgarh lynched in his state, Kerala Leader of Oppositon VD Satheesan says, "It was very unfortunate that a mob brutally killed a labourer from Chhattisgarh. This is an insult to Kerala. We are all expressing our sorrow towards the family and the entire people of Chhattisgarh. This is not Kerala. Some people attacked him. The opposition in Kerala demanded that the Kerala Chief Minister initiate sufficient action against the culprits. We requested that the government assist the deceased person's poor family.

2025-12-23T04:01:27.912723+00:00 IST

Shatrughan Sinha on suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir’s new party

Trinamool Congress MP Shatrughan Sinha said that suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir's new party, Janata Unnayan Party, will not make any difference in the upcoming West Bengal Assembly election, citing AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi's failure.

2025-12-23T03:54:13.184594+00:00 IST

UP CM appeals for calm, compassion as cold wave intensifies

Adityanath said night shelters across Uttar Pradesh are functioning at full capacity to provide relief to the homeless and vulnerable. These shelters have been equipped with essential facilities including quilts, blankets, drinking water, bonfires and heaters. He added that students and relatives of patients coming from other districts are also being accommodated in these shelters.

2025-12-23T03:42:11.482601+00:00 IST

NIA DG Sadanand Date repatriated to parent cadre Maharashtra

Sadanand Vasant Date was a 1990-batch Indian Police Service officer, and, in accordance with the notice, will now be reinstated to his parent cadre, Maharashtra, with immediate effect, the notice stated.

2025-12-23T03:37:13.240601+00:00 IST

Family of four found dead near Payyannur: Police Inspector says

The deceased have been identified as Kaladharan, aged 40, his elderly mother Usha, and his two daughters, aged 7 and 2 years. They belonged to the Ramanthali Central in Ramanthali panchayat, according to the inspector.

2025-12-23T03:10:22.604129+00:00 IST

Violence against Hindus in Bangladesh is ‘Stain on Humanity’

Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Wednesday expressed deep concern over the reports of violence against Hindus in Bangladesh, stating that targeted attacks are a "stain on humanity" and the mistreatment of Hindus in Bangladesh is concerning. He said on the unrest and atrocities against minorities in Bangladesh, Giriraj Singh says, "This incident in Bangladesh is not a surprising event for the entire world. This is the reality there. First in Pakistan and now in Bangladesh, the persecution of Hindus is a huge stain on humanity union minister said.

2025-12-23T03:09:41.358968+00:00 IST

Thick smog engulfs Delhi as air quality turns 'severe'

Several pollution hotspots included Anand Vihar (466), Chandni Chowk (425), and Ashok Vihar (444), also falling under the 'severe' category across large swathes of the national capital.

2025-12-23T02:48:39.535332+00:00 IST

Manipur Police recovers arms, ammunition; busts drug dealers

Manipur Police and security forces carried out multiple operations across the state on Monday, leading to the arrest of a drug dealer, the detention of an active cadre of the proscribed outfit PREPAK (PRO), and the recovery of a substantial cache of arms and explosives.

2025-12-23T02:46:47.312934+00:00 IST

CM Saha stresses on Kaladan Project implementation

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Monday emphasised the implementation of the Kaladan Multimodal Transit Transport Project and strengthening the multimodal corridors connecting the North Eastern region with the rest of India and neighbouring countries.

2025-12-23T02:46:10.427807+00:00 IST

Goa CM meets BJP's winning District Panchayat candidates

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant met Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) winning candidates from the recently concluded District Panchayat elections at his official residence in Panaji and congratulated them on their electoral success.

2025-12-23T02:43:38.082400+00:00 IST

Assam: Section 163 imposed in West Karbi Anglong

Prohibitory Order issued by the District Magistrate of Karbi Anglong, Nirola Phangchopi, imposed 163 of the BNSS from December 22, 2025, until further notice to prevent "anti-social elements" from causing ethnic or communal disturbances and to protect public life and property.

2025-12-23T02:29:42.272146+00:00 IST

Bhubaneswar markets decked up with trees, bells, gifts

As Christmas approaches, markets have been decked up with Christmas trees, bells and gifts ahead of the celebrations in Odisha's Bhubaneswar.

2025-12-23T01:17:43.902492+00:00 IST

Goa CM Pramod Sawant on local elections success

He also congratulated all the successful BJP candidates and thanked the rural voters of Goa.

2025-12-23T01:13:49.353788+00:00 IST

JKSA writes to PM Modi seeking safety of Indian medical students

The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Monday wrote to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking urgent intervention to ensure the safety and well-being of Indian medical students currently studying in Bangladesh amid ongoing protests, tensions, and incidents of violence, particularly in Dhaka and surrounding regions.

2025-12-23T01:12:17.995745+00:00 IST

Doctor suspended after viral video shows assault on patient

A doctor at the Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital (IGMC), Shimla, has been suspended indefinitely after a video showing him assaulting a patient inside a hospital ward went viral on social media.

2025-12-23T01:09:59.493153+00:00 IST

Eco-friendly Christmas tree set up in Malappuram

The 30-foot-tall tree, with a circumference of around eight feet, has been erected in front of the Munduvayal Coconut Company at Kuttimunda, drawing widespread public attention.

2025-12-23T00:54:00.798096+00:00 IST

"Every responsibility is an opportunity": Pawan Kalyan

Speaking at the "Post and Responsibility" Meeting in Mangalagiri, Kalyan said that the Jana Sena Party has received 3,459 nominated posts across the state as a part of the coalition, and more nominations will be announced soon.

2025-12-23T00:31:57.967508+00:00 IST

"Mining not permitted at all in NCR region": Bhupender Yadav

Amid a row that erupted over the revised definition of the Aravalli hills, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav, on Monday, assured that mining is not allowed in the NCR region.

2025-12-23T00:18:00.268247+00:00 IST

SC’s order is based on govt's own affidavit: Anurag Dhanda

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Media In-charge, Anurag Dhanda, on Monday warned that granting open permission to remove the Aravalli hills would sharply worsen Delhi's already critical pollution crisis, said a release from the party.

2025-12-23T00:09:35.468076+00:00 IST

New Aravalli Hills order will destroy ecological balance: Khera

Congress leader Pawan Khera on Monday warned that the ecological balance of the entire NCR region will fall if the new order on the Aravalli Hills is implemented.

2025-12-22T23:46:02.260728+00:00 IST