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Chennai Mayor Priya updates on road repairs

"There are more than 35,000 roads in Chennai, including bus route roads and interior roads. Of these, restoration work on 3,985 roads damaged by the rains has been completed," Mayor Priya said.

2025-12-19T08:30:20.923817+00:00 IST

TN Health Minister hails Omandurar Hospital

Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramanian addressed the media after the felicitation ceremony of Tamil Nadu Government Omandurar Government Multi-Super-Speciality Hospital in Chepauk, to mark 20,000 interventional cardiology procedures and 500 robotic surgeries performed successfully over the past four and a half years.

2025-12-19T08:22:52.917979+00:00 IST

India, Malaysia joint Exercise Harimau Shakti  2025 concludes

According to the Indian Army, the exercise enhanced the joint capability of both armies to conduct counter-terrorism and sub-conventional operations in semi-urban and urban terrain, reflecting their shared commitment to regional peace, stability and defence cooperation.

2025-12-19T08:08:19.217315+00:00 IST

"Govt will remove Gandhi's picture from currency...": Awadhesh

Samajwadi Party MP Awadhesh Prasad on Friday slammed the central government, stating that sooner or later, the government will remove Mahatma Gandhi's photograph from the currency notes.

2025-12-19T08:02:23.778090+00:00 IST

Karnatka CM Siddaramaiah denies CM term split

On the last day of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly session in Belagavi, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah firmly rejected claims of a "two-and-a-half-year" power-sharing agreement, asserting that he remains the Chief Minister.

2025-12-19T07:40:32.116493+00:00 IST

Mumbai: Local Air Quality hits 'moderate' level

Mumbai Residents experienced 'Moderate' air quality today, with the local AQI reaching 160, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Meteorological data from the IMD indicate a seasonal pattern, with temperatures expected to range from a minimum of 21°C to a maximum of 33°C.

2025-12-19T07:35:12.631232+00:00 IST

J-K: Udhampur to conduct Pulse Polio Immunisation Drive

Chief Medical Officer, Dr Anil Manhas, told ANI, "For the drive, we have set up 535 pulse polio booths in the district and deployed 144 teams. Our target is to vaccinate 86,192 children under the age of five. We have also deployed 2148 people at the booths."

2025-12-19T07:27:46.802566+00:00 IST

Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla meets party leaders

Meanwhile, amid Opposition protests over the passage of the VB-G RAM G Bill, Lok Sabha was adjourned sine die by Speaker Om Birla after Vande Mataram was played in the House. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who returned from a three-nation visit yesterday, was present in the House.

2025-12-19T07:11:09.931818+00:00 IST

NIFT reduces application fee for entrance test for batch of 26-27

The reduction is due to making the entrance exam more accessible and encouraging greater participation from aspiring designers. However, many financial aid options are also provided by the institute, such as scholarships like 'Sarthak' (means-cum-merit) and study abroad assistance. NIFT previously allowed fee payment in instalments to ease the burden of lump-sum payments.

2025-12-19T07:05:14.984542+00:00 IST

Arvind Kejriwal urges new era of progress on Goa Liberation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday took to X to commemorate Goa Liberation Day, calling it a "defining chapter" in India's national journey and paying tribute to the spirit of those who fought against injustice for freedom. "Goa Liberation Day reminds us of a defining chapter in our national journey. We recall the indomitable spirit of those who refused to accept injustice and fought for freedom with courage and conviction. Their sacrifices continue to inspire us as we work towards the all-round progress of Goa," PM Modi wrote on X.

2025-12-19T06:51:20.019055+00:00 IST

Parliament Winter Session 2025: LS, RS adjourned sine die

Prime Minister Narendra Modi who returned from a three-nation visit yesterday, was present in the Lok Sabha today.

2025-12-19T06:47:06.204743+00:00 IST

Delhi HC allows plea of TMC MP Mahua Moitra, sets aside Lokpal's

The Delhi High Court on Friday allowed Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra's Challenge to the Lokpal Sanction in the Cash-for-Query Case. The High Court set aside the order passed by the Lokpal.

2025-12-19T06:41:23.649771+00:00 IST

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat to address Prabuddha Nagarik Sammelan

On the occasion of the centenary celebrations of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), a Prabuddha Nagarik Sammelan (Conference of Enlightened Citizens) was held on Friday from 10 am at the Uttar Banga Marwari Bhavan, Siliguri.

2025-12-19T06:32:07.271502+00:00 IST

“Delhi pollution been a PR activity for them:” Ashish Sood

Delhi Home Minister Ashish Sood on Friday slammed former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal over the city's pollution crisis, alleging in a press conference that the Aam Aadmi Party has treated Delhi's pollution as a PR activity to consolidate its political foothold.

2025-12-19T06:29:38.342633+00:00 IST

"VBSA is collaborative, not a top-down system": ex-UGC chief M Ja

Former University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairperson M. Jagadesh has rejected allegations that the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishtan Bill seeks to centralise power with the Ministry of Education, stating that the proposed legislation is not a top-down mechanism but a collaborative and inclusive framework. He also states that the use of Indian terms should be seen as a matter of pride rather than imposition.

2025-12-19T06:23:46.687767+00:00 IST

Tamil Nadu: Rainwater stagnation in Thoothukudi causes disstress

Particularly, rainwater has surrounded the cremation ground located in the central part of the city, causing great difficulty in burying and cremating the deceased, the public has alleged. People fear serious public health issues if the situation persists. Therefore, the public has urged the relevant department officials to take immediate action to drain stagnant rainwater.

2025-12-19T06:07:26.779085+00:00 IST

Members of the opposition stage protest against VB G-RAM-G Bill

Members of the opposition on Friday staged a protest against the passing of Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB--G RAM G) Bill in the Parliament premises.

2025-12-19T06:04:30.855438+00:00 IST

VB-G RAM G Bill is a conspiracy, says SP MP Ram Gopal Yadav

Samajwadi Party MP Ram Gopal Yadav on Friday slammed the central government over the passing of Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025, also known as the VB-G RAM G Bill, calling it a "conspiracy" to end "MGNREGA."

2025-12-19T05:50:33.156015+00:00 IST

Class 11th student launches new education app called "Lagnever"

Imran Choudhary, 11th-class student from the border area of Doongi, has developed a new educational app called Lagnever- Revolution for Learning Education. He designed the app to solve the challenges he faced while studying. The app provides AI-powered notes and tools to help students across India. He comes from the border block of Doongi in the Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir. He is currently a Class 11 student at Himalayan Education Mission, Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir.

2025-12-19T05:49:37.793299+00:00 IST

Kerala LoP asks Meta not to remove parody song

In the letter, the Kerala Opposition Leader stated that removing the song without a court order constitutes a violation of fundamental rights.

2025-12-19T05:48:12.043057+00:00 IST

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey slams Opposition MPs

"There can be nothing more shameful in a democracy than what the Congress, DMK and TMC MPs did. They got on top of the table of Secretariat employees who sit before the Speaker and raised slogans. They turned violent," Dubey said.

2025-12-19T05:47:39.109538+00:00 IST