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SP has nothing to do with Vande Mataram: Dy CM Brajesh Pathak

Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Monday participated in the special discussion marking 150 years of Vande Mataram in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly. Participating in the debate, Pathak strongly criticised the Samajwadi Party, accusing it of practising appeasement politics and distancing itself from national values.

2025-12-22T13:31:55.678663+00:00 IST

SC slams Uttarakhand over forest land grabbing

The Supreme Court on Monday slammed the Uttarakhand government authorities for sitting as "silent spectators" while large-scale encroachment and illegal grabbing of forest land by private entities took place infront of their eyes.

2025-12-22T13:22:29.710681+00:00 IST

Amit Shah to inaugurate Batadrava cultural project on December 29

Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday visited the Batadrava Cultural Project site in Nagaon district and reviewed the final phase of construction work of the project and inspected the venue for the public meeting to be held in connection with its formal inauguration.

2025-12-22T13:03:08.693852+00:00 IST

Gujarat CM to hand over appointment letters to over 11,600 newly

The Gujarat government's Home Department is organising the appointment letter distribution programme following the completion of the recruitment process for the Lokrakshak cadre. Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi and Minister of State for Police Housing and Prisons Kamleshbhai Patel will also be present on the occasion.

2025-12-22T12:56:58.425781+00:00 IST

DK Shivakumar slams VB-G RAM-G law

Shivakumar said he had personally implemented MGNREGA in his Kanakapura constituency, where the BJP had earlier alleged irregularities and conducted an investigation.

2025-12-22T12:53:32.318270+00:00 IST

IOL, SAFRAN sign collaboration agreement

According to the Ministry of Defence, the systems are: SIGMA 30N Digital Ring Laser Gyro Inertial Navigation System, used in artillery guns, air defence systems, missiles and radars; and CM3-MR Direct Firing Sight, designed for artillery guns and anti-drone systems.

2025-12-22T12:42:01.967914+00:00 IST

SC declines urgent hearing of plea against ‘chadar’ offering by P

During the brief, the advocate stated that a similar plea concerning the Sankat Mochan Mandir was already pending before the court and sought an urgent stay on the proposed offering of the 'chadar'.

2025-12-22T11:51:20.993524+00:00 IST

Malviya counters Sonia Gandhi's recent criticism on VB G RAM-G

Responding on social media platform X, Malviya said Sonia Gandhi's recent article in an English daily reflected political speculation rather than a factual or legal assessment. He claimed her arguments were based on misrepresentations and selective interpretation, suggesting that she had not examined the provisions of the new Act.

2025-12-22T11:48:47.258836+00:00 IST

GRSE delivers ASW SWC Anjadip; Navy’s fifth warship in a year

The Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) Anjadip is third in a series of eight such platforms being built at the shipyard. The ship was delivered to the Navy at the Chennai Port Trust.

2025-12-22T11:44:07.114863+00:00 IST

ED attaches Rs 110 crore assets in Prayag Group of Companies case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached immovable properties having a total value of Rs 110 crore in a case of money laundering against Prayag Group of Companies and its directors.

2025-12-22T11:37:33.506476+00:00 IST

Delhi HC grants ad interim injunction protecting R Madhavan

The matter was heard by Justice Manmeet Pritam Arora, who directed the takedown of obscene material involving the actor and ordered restraint against defendants selling unauthorised merchandise exploiting his personality rights.

2025-12-22T11:30:34.791526+00:00 IST

Goa club fire: Court extends police remand of Luthra brothers til

Earlier on December 16, the Luthra brothers were brought from Delhi to Goa, after being deported from Thailand. A Delhi court had granted the Goa Police a 48-hour transit remand of the accused after they landed at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in New Delhi.

2025-12-22T10:51:10.795836+00:00 IST

Mallikarjun Kharge lambasts Centre over recent railway fare hikes

In a post on social media platform X, Kharge alleged that accountability in the railways has diminished since the scrapping of the separate Railway Budget. He claimed the government was focused on publicity rather than addressing the deteriorating condition of the railways.

2025-12-22T10:34:36.556515+00:00 IST

Gujarat CM to chair state SWAGAT online public grievance redressa

State SWAGAT programme, inspired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has been conducted since 2003. Traditionally held on the fourth Thursday of each month, this initiative allows citizens to present their grievances directly to the Chief Minister.

2025-12-22T10:19:26.425493+00:00 IST

Minor hospitalised after falling from height while chasing bird

A six-year-old boy in Koppala's Hamalara Colony narrowly escaped a fatal tragedy after falling from the first floor of his residence while playing. The child, identified as Mohammed Harris, reportedly lost his balance while distracted by a pigeon, leading to a frightening fall that was captured on a local surveillance camera. Medical intervention has saved the life of a young boy who sustained a head injury after falling from a balcony in Koppala. Despite the significant impact of the fall from the first-floor terrace, doctors at a private local hospital have confirmed that the child is currently stable and undergoing treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.

2025-12-22T09:39:25.591622+00:00 IST

Bihar Governor condemns mob-lynching of Hindu man in Bangladesh

Underscoring the United Nations' Charter of Human Rights, Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan said that every individual deserves to be treated as a human being and that any act against them should be called out.

2025-12-22T09:35:13.236726+00:00 IST

Bhupendra Patel to chair State SWAGAT

The SWAGAT online public grievance redressal programme has been conducted since 2003, under which the State SWAGAT is organised on the fourth Thursday of every month.

2025-12-22T09:34:34.909653+00:00 IST

Uttarakhand: CM Dhami reaches Almora for ‘Janata Ke Dwar’

Facilities and services from 23 departments are delivered through these camps on a single platform. Such camps are being organised across different parts of the state for a period of 45 days. Under the leadership of CM Dhami, the government is working as a true partner of the people.

2025-12-22T09:34:01.859358+00:00 IST

Hansi becomes Haryana’s 23rd district

The Haryana government on Monday carved out a new district, Hansi, comprising the sub-divisions of Hansi and Narnaund, bringing the state's total districts to 23.

2025-12-22T09:19:25.544879+00:00 IST

Large flocks of rare migratory birds spotted in Thoothukudi

Thoothukudi has transformed into a vibrant bird sanctuary as thousands of rare migratory birds have begun descending upon the district's wetlands. Species including the Oriental Darter, Spoonbill, and Medium Egret have been spotted in significant numbers across various local water bodies, marking a flourishing start to the seasonal migration. Locals in Thoothukudi are witnessing a rare natural spectacle as diverse flocks of migratory birds settle throughout the region.

2025-12-22T09:09:26.657390+00:00 IST

Vijayvargiya enables first-ever air travel for 40 people

Vijayvargiya added that the travellers would also visit Chitrakoot and Maihar Mata temple upon reaching Rewa and after that they would return to Indore on the next day with the same flight.

2025-12-22T08:55:03.474231+00:00 IST