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"Family a unit of society, not means of..." RSS chief

Claiming that people in live-in relationships are "not ready to take responsibility," Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday highlighted the importance of maintaining the family structure in society.

2025-12-21T16:42:56.922849+00:00 IST

MCD continues its zero tolerance against air pollution violations

Intensifying its zero-tolerance approach towards air pollution violations, Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has imposed total fines of Rs 54.98 lakhs against those indulging in biomass burning and illegal dumping of Construction and Demolition waste and other violations during the month of December.

2025-12-21T16:39:45.589275+00:00 IST

"People of Maharashtra have decided to go with Mahayuti": BJP

As the Mahayuti Alliance swept the local bodies polls in Maharashtra, BJP leader Ravindra Chavan on Sunday hailed the people's mandate and eyed the upcoming Municipal Corporations election.

2025-12-21T15:59:42.757593+00:00 IST

Bhupender Yadav chairs NTCA and Project Elephant meetings

The 28th Meeting of the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) and the 22nd Steering Committee Meeting of Project Elephant were held on 21 December 2025 at the Sundarbans Tiger Reserve, West Bengal, under the chairmanship of the Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav.

2025-12-21T15:39:25.530726+00:00 IST

Delhi's toxic air leads to spike in respiratory illnesses

Amid deteriorating air quality in the national capital, Internal Medicine Specialist Dr S. Chatterjee on Sunday said that pollution levels usually begin to decline by this time of year, but that has not happened this season. As a result, hospitals are seeing a significant rise in patients with pollution-related health issues.

2025-12-21T15:32:14.159567+00:00 IST

IGP Jammu reviews ERSS-112 readiness, focuses on faster response

Chairing a high-level meeting in the Conference Hall of DPL Jammu, the IGP assessed the rollout of ERSS-2.0 and highlighted improvements over the existing ERSS-1.0 framework. The discussions centred on reducing emergency response time, both operationally on the ground and procedurally through system optimisation and technology-driven processes.

2025-12-21T15:01:36.896256+00:00 IST

Shivraj Singh Chouhan hails VB G RAM-G law

While addressing an event in Sehore, Chouhan stressed that the previous MGNREGA scheme had ensured only 100 days of employment. In contrast, the current law provides a 125-day employment guarantee.

2025-12-21T15:01:03.053832+00:00 IST

"RSS is staunch nationalist, advocate for protection of Hindus"

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday asserted that the RSS is a staunch nationalist organisation, it advocates for the protection of Hindus but not anti-Muslim.

2025-12-21T14:59:17.582673+00:00 IST

Kharge slams Centre over VB G-RAM-G law

He condemned the new VB G RAM-G law, claiming it serves only the interests of the Union Government. According to Kharge, the government's goal is to shift costs to state governments while offloading its own financial responsibilities.

2025-12-21T14:51:57.875718+00:00 IST

CM Bhajanlal Sharma addresses Lakhpati Didi state-level program

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Sunday underscored the importance of direct engagement with women to ensure they are fully aware of government schemes and their benefits, saying such outreach is crucial for making women self-reliant and socially empowered.

2025-12-21T14:43:52.079740+00:00 IST

BJP MP Anurag Thakur slams Congress for opposing VB-G RAM G law

President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday gave assent to the Viksit Bharat--Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB--G RAM G) Bill, 2025, marking a significant milestone in the transformation of rural employment policy, as per a release by the President's Secretariat.

2025-12-21T14:41:27.473100+00:00 IST

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh visits EV Expo at Bharat Mandapa

The Minister also interacted with exhibitors and reviewed a wide range of electric mobility solutions and Make in India EV products showcased by domestic companies, said an official release.

2025-12-21T14:38:56.272164+00:00 IST

i-Hub startups create 1,400 jobs

Advancing this vision, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has strengthened Gujarat's startup ecosystem through initiatives such as the Student Startup and Innovation Policy (SSIP 2.0), setting a strong benchmark for good governance in entrepreneurship, according to an official release.

2025-12-21T14:37:39.159406+00:00 IST

Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly's Estimates Committee visit

The Estimates Committee of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly on Sunday visited the sacred Somnath Jyotirlinga temple in Gujarat and offered special prayers for the prosperity, development, and welfare of the state.

2025-12-21T14:09:18.181655+00:00 IST

"Alliance between Shiv Sena (UBT), MNS will be announced tomorrow

Ahead of the civic elections in Maharashtra, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Sunday said that the alliance between his party and Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) will be announced by tomorrow.

2025-12-21T14:03:57.167241+00:00 IST

Kharge condemns PM Modi's remark against Congress

Kharge described the Assam government as "traitors" and criticised PM Modi's remarks, questioning how the BJP, which governs both Assam and the Centre, could blame the opposition for its own failures.

2025-12-21T13:58:55.107253+00:00 IST

Shooter wanted in murder case in Haryana arrested in Kutch

The Gujarat ATS is continuously monitoring activities of Organised Crime Networks (OCNs) operating across India. Accordingly, Harsh Upadhyay, DySP Gujarat ATS received a credible intelligence that an individual named Vikas alias Golu Jasbirsingh Sheoran, originally from Kakaroli, Haryana, who is a member of Rohit Godara - Naveen Boxer gang, is currently staying in Rapar, Kutch, Gujarat.

2025-12-21T13:50:05.891547+00:00 IST

Celebration of World Meditation Day at Mahatma Mandir

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel urged transforming the ancient practice of yoga and meditation into a mass movement for a healthy and balanced society.

2025-12-21T13:49:56.402270+00:00 IST

Jamiat President condemns lynching of Hindu youth in Bangladesh

Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind president Maulana Mahmood Madani on Sunday condemned the mob lynching of a Hindu youth Dipu Chandra Das in Mymensingh, Bangladesh, and said that extremism should be countered in the region and worldwide.

2025-12-21T13:49:21.724347+00:00 IST

Bhupendra Yadav dismisses ‘relaxation’ claims

Addressing the controversy around the Supreme Court's recent order on the Aravalli Hills, Yadav said, "There are no relaxations on the Aravalli. The Aravalli range spans four states: Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Gujarat. A petition regarding it has been pending in court since 1985."

2025-12-21T13:48:07.128447+00:00 IST

Congress protests SC order on Aravalli Hills

Earlier, on November 20, the Supreme Court bench headed by former Chief Justice of India BR Gavai pronounced an order accepting the definition of the Aravalli hills and ranges as per the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.

2025-12-21T13:46:52.716282+00:00 IST