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SC protects NCP MLA Manikrao Kokate from disqualification post co

The Supreme Court stayed the conviction of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) (Ajit Pawar Faction) MLA Manikrao Kokate in a cheating and fraud case.

2025-12-22T08:54:42.433590+00:00 IST

Indian Army signs MoU with NSUT

The Indian Army signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Netaji Subhas University of Technology (NSUT) to collaborate in the development of software and AI-based solutions for the army on Monday.

2025-12-22T08:54:11.312081+00:00 IST

Delhi HC issues notice to Sonia, Rahul Gandhi on ED appeal

Justice Ravinder Dudeja heard the matter. Appearing for the ED, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta placed a detailed factual chronology before the Court. Senior Advocates Abhishek Manu Singhvi and R.S. Cheema represented the Gandhi family during the proceedings.

2025-12-22T08:47:16.700469+00:00 IST

I consider myself fortunate to revisit Ajmer Sharif: Kiren Rijiju

On his visit to Ajmer Sharif Dargah on Monday, Union Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju said, "I consider myself fortunate that I have come to Ajmer once again. Today, we are here at the Dargah of Hazrat Khwaja Garib Nawaz to offer a 'chadar'. We will pray for peace in society and the country."

2025-12-22T08:26:36.692720+00:00 IST

DRDO, RRU sign MoU to strengthen Defence and security collab

Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster collaboration in the areas of research, education, training and technology support for defence & internal security.

2025-12-22T08:24:51.831973+00:00 IST

Four arrested after 17-year-old robbed at knife point for Rs 350

A 17-year-old was robbed of Rs 350 at knifepoint in the evening of December 15 and hospitalised with a stab injury. After the crime was reported, Welcome Police apprehended 4 CCLs (Children in Conflict with Law) and filed an FIR under relevant sections for further investigation into the crime.

2025-12-22T08:14:41.734963+00:00 IST

Govt begins work on airport at southernmost tip of India

The proposed airport will allow operations of larger military aircraft and substantially reduce the response time of defence aircraft in the Indian Ocean Region, a critical factor for national security. The next major airport, Veer Savarkar International Airport in Port Blair, is located over 500 kilometres away.

2025-12-22T08:09:19.927449+00:00 IST

Jammu Police intensifies security as Christmas approach

As the festive season is approching, Jammu and Kashmir Police have intensified security measures throughout Jammu city to ensure public safety during Christmas and New Year celebrations. Law enforcement agencies have launched coordinated search operations and specialised checking drives across key locations to maintain a strict vigil and prevent any untoward incidents during the festive month.

2025-12-22T08:08:00.747178+00:00 IST

High command’s decision final: Siddaramaiah

"The High Command's decision is final. What Kharge ji said is right, that the party is bigger than any individual," Siddaramaiah said on Monday.

2025-12-22T08:03:33.858566+00:00 IST

UP SIT uncovers cross-border syndicate linked to Cough syrup

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the codeine cough syrup smuggling case has submitted its report to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, with the findings pointing to a cross-border syndicate involving diversion of pharmaceutical consignments, hawala transactions and links to criminal networks.

2025-12-22T07:56:03.146219+00:00 IST

Delhi Police Cyber Cell busts major racket of spurious drugs

The Cyber Cell of the Crime Branch, Delhi Police, has busted another major module involved in the illegal printing of wrappers/packaging for spurious medicines and fake cosmetic products. They arrested three accused in connection with the manufacture and sale of spurious medicines.

2025-12-22T07:51:28.960433+00:00 IST

Kerala Minister blames RSS for mob lynching of a migrant worker

"He is a victim of the politics of hate propagated by the Sangh Parivar throughout the country. He was subjected to mob lynching, accused of being a Bangladeshi," MB Rajesh said.

2025-12-22T07:47:42.739945+00:00 IST

"Committed to safeguarding social harmony and religious amity": T

TVK President Vijay attended the Christmas celebrations on Monday, which were organised at Four Points by Sheraton Mahabalipuram Resort & Convention Centre. He addressed the attendees and emphasised that love, equality, and compassion for one another are core values, and that Tamil Nadu is similarly oriented.

2025-12-22T07:30:49.243827+00:00 IST

Court reserves judgement in a case against former MP Sajjan Kumar

The Rouse Avenue Court on Monday reserved a judgment in a 1984 Sikh riots case against former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar. This case is linked to FIRs registered with the Janakpuri and Vikas Puri Police Stations.

2025-12-22T07:14:49.853539+00:00 IST

Technical snag forces Air India Flight AI887 Back to Delhi

An Air India flight bound for Mumbai was forced to return to Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport shortly after departure on Sunday. Pilots of flight AI887 opted to turn back as a precaution after detecting a technical glitch mid-air. The crew operating flight AI887 from Delhi to Mumbai on 22 December returned to Delhi shortly after take-off due to a technical issue, in accordance with standard operating procedure.

2025-12-22T07:08:49.117079+00:00 IST

Hyderabad airport receives bomb threat for Amsterdam flight

An Amsterdam-Hyderabad KLM Airlines Flight received a bomb threat email on Monday at Hyderabad airport around 12 am. Standard safety protocols were initiated, and the flight landed safely at 1 pm.

2025-12-22T06:49:35.776701+00:00 IST

BSF constable inadvertently crossed into B'desh chasing smuggler

A Border Security Force (BSF) constable, who inadvertently crossed into Bangladesh while attempting to foil a cattle smuggling bid along the India-Bangladesh border in West Bengal's Cooch Behar district, was safely returned to India by Sunday afternoon, officials said on Monday.

2025-12-22T06:49:09.723982+00:00 IST

J-K: 2 flights cancelled in Srinagar due to bad weather

Two flights from Srinagar airport have been cancelled by IndiGo and SpiceJet, the airport updated in a post on X on Monday.

2025-12-22T06:23:49.896255+00:00 IST

Polluting industries to be sealed without notice: Manjinder Singh Sirsa

Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Monday said strict enforcement measures under GRAP-IV have yielded positive results, even as the national capital continues to reel under adverse weather conditions due to a western disturbance.

2025-12-22T06:23:24.956166+00:00 IST

Will pray for prosperity, harmony and peace: Kiren Rijiju

Rijiju also shared a post on X about his visit, stating, "A warm reception at Jaipur Airport. Heading to Dargah Sharif, Ajmer, to offer chadar & seek prayers for peace & compassion across the world. As lakhs gather during Urs, we remain committed to facilitating their pilgrimage & upholding the spirit of harmony that binds us all."

2025-12-22T06:19:26.048934+00:00 IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minsiter met Nitin Nabin Iin Delhi

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami formally congratulated Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National Working President Nitin Nabin on his new responsibilities and elevation to the post during a meeting in New Delhi on Monday. Expressing confidence in the new appointment, he said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Mr Nabin's experience, energy, and organisational skills will further strengthen the party and give new momentum to the organisation. He extended his heartfelt best wishes for a successful tenure.

2025-12-22T06:14:35.819772+00:00 IST