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Uttarakhand CM Dhami makes Bhagavad Gita recitation mandatory

CM Dhami said the move aims to connect students with Indian culture, moral values, and life philosophy. He added that the teachings of the Geeta provide timeless guidance to help young minds develop discipline, character, and a sense of duty.

2025-12-21T09:15:50.604544+00:00 IST

Congress to launch nationwide movement against VB-G-RAM-G: Jairam

"They hate Mahatma Gandhi's name, and they hate the laws enacted during the Congress regime. I don't understand why they rushed this through," Ramesh said, adding that the law was enacted without consultations with state governments.

2025-12-21T09:14:57.261348+00:00 IST

Railways announces fare hike from Dec 26: What you need to know

The Ministry of Railways on Sunday announced a rationalisation of passenger fares, with a revised fare structure set to take effect from December 26, 2025, aimed at balancing rising operational costs while minimising the impact on passengers.

2025-12-21T09:07:33.304451+00:00 IST

"Two decades of progress overturned without consultation:" Jairam

Sharing details from an anthology report on MGNREGA, Ramesh recalled the outcomes of the landmark law enacted on September 5, 2005, which provides rural households a legal right to 100 days of wage employment to enhance livelihood security. He referred to the MGNREGA Sameeksha Report (2012), released during the tenure of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, which assessed the implementation and impact of the scheme between 2008 and 2012.

2025-12-21T08:54:06.795211+00:00 IST

CM Yogi reviews preparations at BJP office ahead of PM Modi’s ina

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directed officials and party functionaries to complete all preparations on time and ensure the event is organised efficiently.

2025-12-21T08:53:34.553688+00:00 IST

Polio drive launched in NTR, Andhra

Speaking on the occasion, the Collector said, "The immunisation day is being conducted across the state and in our entire district on December 21st, 2025. The main purpose of this campaign is to ensure that every child under 5 years old gets two drops of polio so they can be healthy and happy in the future."

2025-12-21T08:53:32.985191+00:00 IST

"BJP regime is cutting 45,000 mangroves", Aaditya Thackeray slams

"Over the past few years, we have seen Mumbai and other cities choke. Our food systems are collapsing due to the erratic monsoons. Climate has hit the core of our state's efficiency and productivity. Yet the BJP regime is cutting 45,000 mangroves and 'compensating' them 900 kms away- in Chandrapur," Thackeray said.

2025-12-21T08:52:24.855415+00:00 IST

Odisha Minister holds review meeting on Kharif procurement

Odisha Minister Krushna Chandra Patra reviewed the Kharif Procurement Operations and instructed officers to ensure procedures are followed to ensure smooth procurement. Several officers have been assigned to monitor the procurement process closely.

2025-12-21T08:47:13.816249+00:00 IST

Renowned actor and former Lok Sabha MP Nitish Bharadwaj pays cour

Nitish Bharadwaj, known for his contributions to cinema and public life, previously served as a Member of Parliament. The meeting is being seen as significant from political and cultural perspectives.

2025-12-21T08:45:16.851885+00:00 IST

Kisan Trust Organises ‘Chaudhary Charan Singh Awards 2025’

The event honoured individuals and organisations that have made significant contributions in agriculture, social services, journalism, and rural development.

2025-12-21T08:42:17.023328+00:00 IST

Mob Lynching of a minor in Bangladesh shames humanity, says Dr Im

Dr Ilyasi said that humanity had been deeply shamed by the incident and criticised the manner in which the minor was killed. He said the brutality with which the child was murdered and the alleged act of hanging the body from a tree after death were utterly wrong and unacceptable.

2025-12-21T08:35:12.313286+00:00 IST

Don’t know when I landed on floor: Ankit Dewan on alleged assault

He alleged that a man later identified as Virender Sejwal made derogatory remarks. "He said things like, 'yeh kaha se aa jate hain.' When I told him CISF had directed me there and that I had a four-month-old baby, he replied, 'anpadh ho kya, tumhe dikhayi nahi deta, wahan likha hai, it's a staff entry,'" Dewan said.

2025-12-21T08:31:00.907016+00:00 IST

CBI Court sentences DRDA Ballia officials to 5 years rigorous imp

The convicted include Satyendra Singh Gangwar, former Chief Finance & Accounts Officer, Ashok Kumar Upadhyay, former Junior Accounts Clerk, DRDA Ballia, and Raghunath Yadav, a private person.

2025-12-21T08:30:17.467696+00:00 IST

Odisha: Veterinary team treats injured elephant in Bhubaneswar

A veterinary team from Nandankanan Zoological Park and OUAT (Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology) spotted an elephant in Chandaka Reserve Forest, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, that was moving slowly and administered treatment.

2025-12-21T08:14:34.603497+00:00 IST

Kerala local body results signal collapse of LDA: Rajeev Chandras

Speaking at the Municipal Corporation office in Thiruvananthapuram, Rajeev Chandrasekhar expressed happiness over the developments and termed the occasion a long-awaited moment for the party in Kerala. He said the support from the public reflects a growing acceptance of the BJP's development-oriented politics.

2025-12-21T08:11:14.552075+00:00 IST

PIL in Delhi HC alleges illegal tenure extension

The petition, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution, alleges that the AIU's former President unlawfully continued in office beyond his prescribed tenure by misusing administrative directions and bypassing mandatory approval processes.

2025-12-21T07:50:15.646962+00:00 IST

Leh turns into winter wonderland with first snowfall

Leh has turned into a winter paradise with its first spell of snow. Thick layers of snow engulfed the place, creating a stunning scenery.

2025-12-21T07:49:30.346422+00:00 IST

BRO speeds up work on Rajouri–Surankote road

Local resident Abdul Hamid welcomed the progress and said the project would benefit people and businesses in the region. "The work has been going on here for a long time, and BRO is doing very good work. They are making it even better than it was before... I think it will be completed by the upcoming March... Many people and their businesses will benefit from this..." he said.

2025-12-21T07:34:12.587013+00:00 IST

“Saving Aravalli means saving Delhi’s future”: Akhilesh Yadav

In a post on social media platformX, Yadav emphasised that preserving the Aravalli hills is directly linked to Delhi's future, as the range functions as a natural shield for the Delhi-NCR region. He said the hills play a crucial role in reducing air pollution, regulating the city's temperature, and maintaining biodiversity.

2025-12-21T07:09:53.174720+00:00 IST

“Bill may be misused by the system”: BJP’s Prakash Reddy

BJP leader Prakash Reddy, reacting to the potential introduction of the Hate Speech Bill by Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, alleged that the bill is aimed at protecting a single community and expressed concern that, under the influence of AIMIM, it could be misused by the system.

2025-12-21T07:08:30.037227+00:00 IST

Gurugram Police solve blind murder case, arrest two

Manesar police station regarding the body of an unidentified young woman lying in a dilapidated hut made of bricks and tin sheets on Pada Road near Panchgaon in the Manesar area. Acting on the information, the police reached the spot and took the body into custody. Injury marks were found on the woman's neck, raising suspicion of murder.

2025-12-21T06:57:55.329440+00:00 IST