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"They have destroyed goal of MGNREGA": TMC

TMC MP Sushmita Dev on Friday criticised the central government over the replacement of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) with Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025, also known as the VB-G RAM G Bill, saying that even though the Bill ensures a 125-day employment guarantee, the centre will decide how many people will get the job.

2025-12-19T05:30:19.306684+00:00 IST

Congress MP Sukhdeo Bhagat slams passing of VB-G RAM G Bill 2025

"Their parent organisation assassinated Gandhi ji in 1948, and yesterday Modi ji's government assassinated the name of Gandhi ji. They did this because they have an allergy to things where Gandhi ji's and Nehru ji's names appear. They want to remove those names. They played a negative role in the freedom struggle," Bhagat said.

2025-12-19T05:17:45.697075+00:00 IST

“Happy that Indian words are used”: Former UGC chairman on VBSA b

Former UGC Chairman M Jagadesh Kumar supports the use of Indian language words in the new proposed Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, which was introduced in Lok Sabha on December 15, 2025.

2025-12-19T05:16:47.951037+00:00 IST

Tripura CM third Foundation Day of Agartala Govt Dental College

Chief Minister Manik Saha today described the establishment of the state's premier government dental college as the fulfilment of a long-standing public dream. At the institution's third Foundation Day at the Muktadhara Auditorium, the Chief Minister emphasised the college's rapid emergence as a hub for advanced medical education and announced the initiation of heritage restoration at the I.G.M. Hospital and the construction of modern campus facilities.

2025-12-19T05:13:33.938686+00:00 IST

J-K Manoj Sinha chairs UT-level Security Conference in Jammu

In his address, the Lieutenant Governor said that, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the UT-level security conference will serve as a hub for deliberation and collaboration to develop a whole-of-government approach to counter terrorism in all its forms. He also noted that during DGPs/IGPs conference in Raipur this year, threadbare discussions were held on the theme 'Viksit Bharat: Security Dimensions'.

2025-12-19T05:12:37.241583+00:00 IST

TMC MP Dola Sen slams BJP

TMC MP Dola Sen on Friday criticised the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), saying that the party was not a part of the freedom struggle and hence does not respect freedom fighters like Mahatma Gandhi.

2025-12-19T05:00:53.619775+00:00 IST

Air India Express cancels Vijayawada–Visakhapatnam flight

Low-cost Indian airline and subsidiary of the Tata Group, Air India Express, cancelled the Vijayawada-Visakhapatnam flight on Friday due to a technical issue that was identified prior to departure.

2025-12-19T04:56:54.384771+00:00 IST

Bhagwant Mann pays tribute to revolutionary heroes of Kakori Rail

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday paid tribute to Pandit Ram Prasad Bismil, Ashfaq Ullah Khan, and Roshan Singh, the heroes who lost their lives during the Kakori Rail Action.

2025-12-19T04:56:52.765991+00:00 IST

Dola Sen on protest agaisnt VB G-RAM-G Bill

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs staged an overnight protest against the VB-G RAM G Bill 2025 on Thursday night. The protest was held to oppose the passing of the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025, also known as the VB-G RAM G Bill.

2025-12-19T04:46:04.795052+00:00 IST

MoCA announces airport disruptions due to fog conditions in north

"Passengers are requested to remain in contact with their airlines, check official platforms for updates, and allow extra time for travel," the ministry posted on X. "Passenger facilitation teams are available at airports to support travellers," it added.

2025-12-19T04:31:37.207233+00:00 IST

"Goa Liberation Day reminds us of a defining chapter" PM

"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.

2025-12-19T04:28:26.449224+00:00 IST

Tribal-Christian communal clash over burial customs in Kanker, ov

A tense situation arose in the Tevda village of Amabeda area on Thursday, December 18, over the last rites of Chamra Ram, the father of the village Sarpanch. The tribal and Christian communities vandalised the properties and clashed with each other. Over 20 policemen have been injured, and a curfew has been imposed in the town to restore order.

2025-12-19T04:23:33.555396+00:00 IST

BJP MLA Ram Kadam gets haircut after 4 years to celebrate resolut

Kadam had taken a vow four years ago not to visit a barber until a permanent solution was found to the water scarcity faced by residents in the area. He fulfilled the vow after key infrastructure work related to water supply was initiated.

2025-12-19T04:00:04.779069+00:00 IST

Uttarakhad CM Dhami highlights Omkareshwar Temple

Dhami tweeted that the temple "serves as the winter throne site for Baba Kedar and is an unparalleled center of faith, devotion, and tradition."

2025-12-19T03:57:40.880463+00:00 IST

Himachal: Nauni Horticulture University donates to CM Relief Fund

The Vice Chancellor of Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Prof. R.S. Chandel, contributed one day's salary from the University staff to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund. Prof. Chandel presented a cheque of Rs. 25,66,606 to Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu towards the Fund.

2025-12-19T03:56:26.846769+00:00 IST

Shimla: Himachal Deputy CM renders langar service at IGMC

Agnihotri said that services like 'Guru Ka Langar' are a true example of selfless service to humanity, adding that through this initiative, three meals per day were being served to needy patients and their attendants with love, dignity, and compassion, thereby strengthening the spirit of service in society.

2025-12-19T03:55:26.053927+00:00 IST

Delhi’s Yamuna Riverfront becomes Venue for public bookings

To connect people of Delhi with river Yamuna, DDA has allowed bookings of lush green lawns of Asita Park near ITO, for various socio-cultural events. This initiative has been taken under the guidance and supervision of Governor of Delhi, Shri V. K. Saxena, who played a crucial role, right from the conception to the development of various riverfront projects in the city, that include Baansera and Asita.

2025-12-19T03:50:55.117843+00:00 IST

Patna District Magistrate orders new school timings for winter

The orders will remain in effect from 19th to 25th December, the Magistrate stated. However, classes with board/pre-board exams will continue to follow their usual schedules. This comes as cold weather has enveloped several parts of north India, including Bihar's neighbouring Uttar Pradesh and the national capital. Residents have reported low visibility, difficulty with everyday chores, and extreme weather conditions.

2025-12-19T03:35:07.056969+00:00 IST

Delhi Airport operations affected by Fog

Dense fog in the early morning hours across Delhi and parts of northern India continued to affect visibility on Friday, disrupting flight operations at the Indira Gandhi International Airport.

2025-12-19T03:31:43.514071+00:00 IST

Shekhawat raises issue of Nehru papers at PMML

Speaking on the issue on Thursday, Shekhawat said that between 1971 and 1992, documents related to Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru were handed over to the Prime Ministers' Museum on nine different occasions.

2025-12-19T03:07:55.556399+00:00 IST

Girls from 26 African countries join ShaktiSAT mission

Dr Srimathy Kesan, Founder & CEO, Space Kidz India, said that the ShaktiSAT Mission, the world's first all-girls lunar satellite initiative led by Space Kidz India, brought young girls from 26 African countries together, highlighting the similar challenges faced by them globally.

2025-12-19T03:06:36.055139+00:00 IST