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Delhi court orders release of Christian Michel James

Christian Michel James was extradited from Dubai on December 4, 2018. He was arrested by the CBI. He was remanded in CBI custody. Thereafter, he was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on December 22, 2018.

2025-12-20T10:57:16.919102+00:00 IST

Clean air, clear skies draw tourists to Himachal hills

As air quality continues to deteriorate across Delhi, NCR, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab, the hill towns of Himachal Pradesh are fast emerging as a preferred destination for tourists seeking clean air, clear skies and a healthier environment.

2025-12-20T10:45:54.913543+00:00 IST

PM Modi inaugurates new terminal building at Guwahati Airport

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the new terminal building of the Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport in Guwahati, Assam.

2025-12-20T10:44:23.341039+00:00 IST

Rs 5 crore allocated for wildlife conflict management: CM Dhami

Taking serious note of the increasing incidents of human-wildlife conflict in Uttarakhand, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has announced several essential measures including the installation of solar fencing and sensor-based alert systems, the establishment of modern wildlife sterilisation (animal birth control) centres, and the opening of rehabilitation centres at the district level.

2025-12-20T10:17:28.099305+00:00 IST

Christian Michel James gets bail in Agusta Westland case

James had sought release from the custody on the ground that he has completed the maximum sentence of 7 years in custody in money laundering case.

2025-12-20T09:37:39.648355+00:00 IST

"7.3 mn voters struck off Gujarat rolls to avoid defeat," AAP

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Gujarat State President Isudan Gadhvi while speaking on the SIR issue, criticised the BJP government following the removal of 7,373,000 voters from the voter lists voters during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. Gadhvi said that the large-scale deletions are a sign that the BJP is "rattled" and anticipates a significant defeat in the upcoming elections.

2025-12-20T09:36:45.725742+00:00 IST

RBI issues a compounding order for FEMA violations

The said order has been passed by the RBI after issuance of "No Objection" by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED).

2025-12-20T09:27:08.639496+00:00 IST

CM Dhami attends self-employment programme in Haridwar

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in the 'From Self-Employment to Employment' programme, which was held in Haridwar and inaugurated the Mushroom Village on Saturday.

2025-12-20T09:26:08.144155+00:00 IST

Odisha Youth Congress detained for attempting to 'Gherao' CM ov

Odisha Police on Saturday detained members of Odisha Youth Congress who were staging a protest against the state government over the alleged gang rape of a minor girl in Bhubaneswar's Dhauli area on December 10.

2025-12-20T09:22:21.520415+00:00 IST

Uttarakhand to set up rescue centres for bears, wild animals: CM

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday announced plans to establish rescue centres for bears and other wild animals in the state.

2025-12-20T09:17:23.043339+00:00 IST

Assam: Seven elephants killed in train accident, CM orders probe

Chief Minister said, "We are deeply saddened by the death of seven elephants--three adults and four calves--in a tragic train collision earlier today.

2025-12-20T09:05:24.968285+00:00 IST

Eggs safe for consumption; cancer risk claims unfounded: FSSAI

Responding to media reports and social media posts alleging the presence of carcinogenic substances such as nitrofuran metabolites (AOZ) in eggs, FSSAI officials clarified that the use of nitrofurans is strictly prohibited at all stages of production of poultry and eggs under the Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Residues) Regulations, 2011.

2025-12-20T09:04:39.884114+00:00 IST

SIR needed to remove double, dead voters : L Murugan

Murugan's remarks come after the Tamil Nadu Chief Electoral Officer announced on Friday that the EC has dropped the names of 97.37 lakh voters from the draft electoral rolls at the end of the first phase of SIR in the state.

2025-12-20T09:04:30.408698+00:00 IST

IFSO unit of Delhi Police busts fake ASI recruitment scam

In a major crackdown on cyber-enabled fraud, the IFSO Unit of Delhi Police has allegedly dismantled a sophisticated fake government recruitment racket that targeted hundreds of job aspirants by impersonating the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Ministry of Culture, officials said on Saturday.

2025-12-20T08:50:48.122880+00:00 IST

Court seeks CBI's reply on Christian Michel James's plea

Special Judge (CBI) Sanjay Jindal, after hearing initial submissions by the counsel for accused Christian Michel James, sought a reply from the CBI. CBI is to file its reply on December 22.

2025-12-20T08:49:09.120592+00:00 IST

Telangana BJP President questions Congress

Telangana BJP President N. Ramchander Rao expressed surprise over Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's recent comments regarding the mistreatment of Hindus in Bangladesh, calling it a rare shift for the Congress party. While acknowledging her statement, Rao said, "It is very surprising that Priyanka Gandhi speaks of the sufferings which Hindus are facing in Bangladesh. The first time that they are coming out with such a statement of the Congress party, they are all actually the supporters of the people who actually attack Hindus. The leaders of the Congress party have consistently attacked the Indian ethos, Hinduism, and Hindutva and also supported those who are against it. At least now they have realised that Hindus are really suffering in Bangladesh. They should now condemn the Pakistani terrorists and other terrorists who are trying to disturb India, and they should not encourage such elements to cause disturbances in the country.

2025-12-20T08:48:51.452529+00:00 IST

Rahul Gandhi working against India’s interests: Gaurav Bhatia

Addressing a press conference in Delhi, Bhatia said, "Going to a foreign land and defaming India, meeting with anti-India forces, this is being done by none other than India's Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi. This is extremely concerning, and Indian citizens are also outraged about it."

2025-12-20T08:38:00.007487+00:00 IST

Shashi Tharoor condenms the killing of Hindu man in Bangladesh

In a post on X, Tharoor questioned the Bangladeshi regime about actions against the murderers of Dipu Chandra Das and measures being taken to prevent such incidents.

2025-12-20T07:45:04.361774+00:00 IST

Congress protests VB-G RAM G Bill at Mahatma Gandhi Statue

The Telangana Congress party on Saturday staged a protest in front of the Mahatma Gandhi Statue on M.G. Road, Secunderabad, condemning the VB-G RAM G Bill 2025, which Parliament recently passed.

2025-12-20T07:44:41.366814+00:00 IST

Gaurav Gogoi condemns elephants’ death in Assam

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi has expressed serious concern over the deaths of eight elephants in Assam after a collision with the Rajdhani Express, highlighting the escalating human-animal conflict in the state.

2025-12-20T07:31:47.151767+00:00 IST

Water tank collapse kills six workers from Bihar, CM expresses de

Devendra Fadnavis expressed deep anguish over the incident and conveyed condolences to the bereaved families. He also assured the families of the deceased that all possible assistance would be provided.

2025-12-20T07:30:18.716878+00:00 IST