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"We all respect Lord Ram": Kunal Ghosh on Madan Mitra’s remark

"I do not know what Madan Mitra said and what he wanted to say. We all respect Lord Ram. The BJP markets Lord Ram politically. Lord Ram is our God. There is no question of not believing in him," Ghosh said.

2025-12-20T03:09:50.343045+00:00 IST

Thick smog engulfs Delhi as air quality turns ‘severe’ at 429

The national capital woke up to a thick layer of toxic smog on Saturday morning, sharply impairing visibility and affecting residents' comfort. The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 380 at around 7 a.m., falling into the 'very poor' category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

2025-12-20T02:53:29.728538+00:00 IST

PM Modi congratulates Nitin Nabin, expresses confidence

In a post shared on X, PM Modi said, "Met BJP National Working President Shri Nitin Nabin Ji. Congratulated him on his new responsibility and wished him the very best in his endeavours to strengthen the Party at the grassroots. I am confident that his organisational and administrative experience will be an asset for our Party as we all work together to fulfil people's aspirations."

2025-12-20T02:32:53.454902+00:00 IST

Delhi : Air India Express suspends employee on alleged assault

Air India Express, through their official X handle, apologised and declared the "immediate" removal of their employee from official duties who was allegedly involved in the assault of a person named "Ankit Dhawan" at Delhi airport. The airline claimed that it has taken notice of the situation and will take appropriate action pending a thorough investigation. The airline also said it will remain fully committed to cooperating with law enforcement authorities to ensure a fair and rigorous process.

2025-12-20T00:08:35.977699+00:00 IST

"PM Modi will be 1st PM to offer homage at Swahid Smarak Kshetra

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will become the first Prime Minister to offer homage at Swahid Smarak Kshetra, a site dedicated to Bir Swahids of the Assam Movement.

2025-12-19T23:33:59.042502+00:00 IST

Tripura Guv visits BSF villages, border outpost in Sepahijala

Governor Indra Sena Reddy Nallu visited various border villages and a BSF Border Outpost in the Sepahijala District on Friday.

2025-12-19T22:40:36.316879+00:00 IST

Air India, IndiGo airlines issue travel advisories

Both Air India and IndiGo, in an attempt to mitigate fog-related disruptions, such as reduced visibility that affects flight operations, issued travel advisories for passengers during the holiday season. The advisories requested passengers' patience as services returned to normal.

2025-12-19T21:16:11.541514+00:00 IST

ED questions Anil Ambani's son, Jai Anmol

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday questioned Anil Ambani's son, Jai Anmol Ambani, in connection with the Yes Bank money laundering case. He has been asked to rejoin the investigation on December 20, the Enforcement Directorate officials said.

2025-12-19T19:24:27.426216+00:00 IST

HP High Court bids farewell to Justice Satyen Vaidya

Justice Vaidya, who demitted office today, was given a guard of honour and a red-carpet send-off in recognition of his distinguished service to the judiciary.

2025-12-19T19:23:16.280402+00:00 IST

Dhami seeks Centre's assistance to tackle human-wildlife conflict

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami spoke with Union Minister for Forest, Environment and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav over the phone on Friday to discuss increasing incidents of human-wildlife conflict in the state.

2025-12-19T18:12:48.707540+00:00 IST

Karnataka:35-year-old man arrested for kicking child in Bengaluru

The Banashankari Police have arrested a 35-year-old man for kicking a five-year-old boy, who was playing outside his house in Bengaluru, officials said on Friday.

2025-12-19T18:09:38.512046+00:00 IST

CDSCO releases list of NSQ and spurious drugs for Nov 2025

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) on Friday released the list of Not of Standard Quality (NSQ) and Spurious drugs for November 2025 on its portal, according to a release.

2025-12-19T18:09:19.697070+00:00 IST

Rs 110 Crore bridge to be built over Sabarmati River in Gujarat

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has approved the construction of a new bridge over the Sabarmati River at Rinza village in Tarapur Taluka, Anand district, for Rs 110 crore.

2025-12-19T18:06:32.887101+00:00 IST

"500 HRTC buses to be phased out, replaced by 747 new vehicles"

Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri on Friday said that 500 old and unfit buses of the Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) will be taken out of service within the next two months and replaced by 747 new buses, as part of a major overhaul of the corporation's fleet and services.

2025-12-19T18:05:16.909767+00:00 IST

Assamese proud of Lovlina, Hima, Uma and Simu: BJP

In a press statement, State BJP spokesperson Jayanta Kumar Goswami said that after assuming office as Prime Minister in 2014, Narendra Modi launched ambitious initiatives, such as Khelo India, to promote sports development in the country.

2025-12-19T17:55:07.160438+00:00 IST

Bombay HC grants bail to NCP leader Manikrao Kokate in 1995 case

The Bombay High Court on Friday granted bail to Nationalist Congress Party leader Manikrao Kokate in connection with a 1995 cheating case, directing him to furnish a bond of Rs 1 lakh.

2025-12-19T17:54:48.457932+00:00 IST

MP: 42 lakh voters likely to be removed from roll post SIR

"The process of submitting enumeration forms under the first phase of SIR concluded on December 18. During the review of the SIR process, approximately 8.40 lakh voters were found to be deceased while verification. In addition, 2.50 lakh voters were identified as already enrolled in electoral rolls elsewhere, indicating duplication. Similarly, more than 8.40 lakh voters were marked as absent during the enumeration process and over 22.50 lakh voters have shifted from their registered addresses. Additionally, around 28000 voters failed to submit forms in other categories. As a result, enumeration forms of over 40 lakh voters were not submitted," Joint Chief Electoral Officer Ram Pratap Singh Jadon told ANI.

2025-12-19T17:54:29.893976+00:00 IST

Chidambaram calls Congress committee members to go house to house

Highlighting the voter deletion in Sivagangai district and Pudukkottai district in Tamil Nadu during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Friday called party's booth committee members to verify the final voter list by visiting door to door.

2025-12-19T17:52:42.327613+00:00 IST

Court issues notice on plea challenging result of MCD bye poll

The Rohini District court has issued a notice on an election petition challenging the result of the MCD bye poll on the Ashok Vihar ward seat. This petition has been filed by the Aam Admi Party (AAP) candidate Seema Goyal against Veena Asija. Asija was declared winner in the Bye poll.

2025-12-19T17:52:24.132214+00:00 IST

Gujarat CM addresses CREDAI  National Conclave in New Delhi

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, while addressing the National Conclave of CREDAI (Confederation of Real Estate Developers Associations of India) held in Delhi on Friday, underlined the vital role of the real estate sector in realising the vision of a Viksit Bharat given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

2025-12-19T17:52:06.124949+00:00 IST

President Murmu reviews preparations of Udyan Utsav

The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, reviewed preparations for the opening of the second edition of Udyan Utsav at Rashtrapati Nilayam, Hyderabad, today. On the occasion, she also released a book on the Flora of Rashtrapati Nilayam.

2025-12-19T17:50:56.618867+00:00 IST