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Will urge SC to reconsider decision: Sachin Pilot on Aravalli row

Speaking to ANI, Sachin Pilot said, "We will have to urge the Supreme Court to reconsider its decision, because the four governments in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana, and Delhi are all BJP governments. The central government is also the BJP. So, when there are four engines working together, then they should urge the court to provide protection and ensure that the expansion of the desert stops, pollution stops, and our biodiversity is protected."

2025-12-22T23:41:06.849600+00:00 IST

UP Minister hails assembly debate on 150 years of ‘Vande Mataram’

Uttar Pradesh Minister Danish Azad Ansari on Monday stated that the discussion on the "150 years of Vande Mataram" in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly marked a historical day for the House.

2025-12-22T22:30:00.800309+00:00 IST

NFR pays tribute to Captain Sunil Kumar Chowdhary

Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has paid tribute to the supreme sacrifice and valour of Captain Sunil Kumar Chowdhary, Sena Medal and Kirti Chakra (Posthumous) awardee of 7/11 Gorkha Rifles, by rechristening WDP4B Locomotive No. 40024 at the Siliguri Diesel Locomotive Shed in his honour.

2025-12-22T22:15:03.188118+00:00 IST

Uttarakhand CM lays foundation stone for 32 projects in Almora

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday laid the foundation stones for 32 development projects worth at least Rs. 77.25 crores, while participating in a multi-purpose camp organised at Tadikhet in Almora district under the "Jan-Jan Ki Sarkar, Jan-Jan Ke Dwar" campaign.

2025-12-22T22:14:08.133299+00:00 IST

Fire erupts in Chowkibal’s Manchatir area

Two residential houses were damaged after a fire broke out in the Manchatir area of Chowkibal in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district on Monday evening.

2025-12-22T22:03:49.911374+00:00 IST

Pollution driving rise in breathlessness, chest infections: Harsh

As air quality in the national capital continues to deteriorate during the winter months, medical experts are flagging a noticeable rise in neurological as well as respiratory complaints, underlining the urgent need for sustained government action and public cooperation to curb pollution.

2025-12-22T21:52:56.060771+00:00 IST

JP Nadda to lay foundation stone of 2 medical colleges in MP

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday said that Union Minister JP Nadda would lay the foundation stone of two medical colleges in Dhar and Betul districts on Tuesday (December 23).

2025-12-22T20:08:17.039005+00:00 IST

Working on last mile delivery of welfare schemes: Tripura CM Saha

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Monday said that the present state government is working for the people at the last mile of society by implementing various government schemes and striving to build a new Tripura.

2025-12-22T20:05:38.525801+00:00 IST

Assam CM hands over 3,420 health sector appointment letters

Strengthening Assam's healthcare workforce, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma handed over appointment letters to 3,420 candidates for technical and non-technical posts in the health sector at a function held in Guwahati on Monday.

2025-12-22T19:53:01.212005+00:00 IST

Lot of enthusiasm among people: Bihar BJP ahead of Nabin's visit

Speaking to reporters, Saraogi said, "23rd December is the golden day in the history of Bihar's BJP. Nitin Nabin is coming here for the first time after taking up the responsibility. There is a lot of enthusiasm among the people of Bihar. He will have a 5 km long road show. Thousands of hoardings and banners have been made. He will go to the Raj Bhavan at 4 pm and meet the governor."

2025-12-22T19:24:47.806802+00:00 IST

UP Women’s Commission on KGMU resident doctor's alleged suicide

A controversy has erupted at King George's Medical University (KGMU) after an MD pathology student accused a fellow resident doctor of allegedly insisting on religious conversion as a condition for marriage.

2025-12-22T18:23:57.310861+00:00 IST

Goverment committed to women's empowerment: Dhami

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday said that his government is working with full dedication for the welfare and empowerment of women in the state, with a focus on increasing their participation across all sectors.

2025-12-22T18:22:01.248662+00:00 IST

Union MoS Anupriya Patel addresses 7th convocation of Vardhman

Prof. (Dr.) Mahesh Verma, Vice Chancellor of GGSIPU, and Dr Sunita Sharma, Director General of Health Services (DGHS), were also present.

2025-12-22T18:17:31.487016+00:00 IST

D Raja criticises RSS chief over "hindu nation" remarks

He asserted that India is a diverse nation and asked who Mohan Bhagwat is to dictate to the country. Raja noted that the RSS opposed the tricolour flag.

2025-12-22T18:15:32.026583+00:00 IST

Himachal Congress protests over law to replace MGNREGA

Himachal Pradesh Congress on Monday staged a protest and dharna against the Central government over the law to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) and said it would weaken the scheme's original objectives.

2025-12-22T18:14:53.567182+00:00 IST

National Herald case action driven by political vendetta: Digvija

Targeting the BJP-led Centre, the senior Congress leader alleged misuse of central agencies for political purposes and said such actions were aimed at harassing opposition leaders.

2025-12-22T18:13:55.028601+00:00 IST

Snowfall vital for Kashmir, Vande Bharat train easing winter trav

Highlighting improvements in connectivity, the NC chief also lauded the introduction of the Vande Bharat train service in the Kashmir Valley, calling it a major relief for people.

2025-12-22T18:11:59.126807+00:00 IST

Congress slams Modi govt over rail fare hike

He noted that the government quietly increased the fares without any official announcement and informed the media about it through a circular only.

2025-12-22T18:04:43.420114+00:00 IST

Keshav Maurya on Vande Mataram discussion in assembly

He also affirmed that under PM Modi's leadership, the country is moving forward and expressed confidence that in the coming times, everyone, be it from the Hindu or Muslim community, will raise the slogan of Vande Mataram.

2025-12-22T18:03:00.634926+00:00 IST

Fire breaks out at furniture warehouse in Surat

A massive fire broke out at a furniture warehouse in Gujarat's Surat late Monday evening.

2025-12-22T17:57:15.793326+00:00 IST

AIIMS Bhopal’s Dr Babu Lal receives Young Scientist Award 2025

According to an official release, the award was presented during the National Biomedical Research Competition (NBRCOM 2025) held at AIIMS Jodhpur. Dr Lal received the honour for developing an innovative technique that addresses a major concern among families of deceased organ donors regarding physical disfigurement following tissue and organ retrieval.

2025-12-22T17:56:06.713997+00:00 IST