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ED raids 13 places in Punjab, Haryana and Delhi in Dunki route ca

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday conducted searches at 13 business and residential premises across Punjab, Haryana and Delhi in the Dunki route case, officials said.

2025-12-18T08:57:09.992052+00:00 IST

Parliamentary Affairs Ministry goes fully paperless with digital

The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs has transformed its functioning into a paperless ecosystem by fully leveraging seven key digital platforms.

2025-12-18T08:53:40.569653+00:00 IST

Hyderabad police detain TPCC Mahila Congress leaders during prote

Hyderabad Police shifted them to a local police station near Gandhi Bhavan to prevent them from proceeding with the protest.

2025-12-18T08:53:23.980191+00:00 IST

NCR region together will have to fight pollution, says Sirsa

Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Thursday inspected various petrol pumps to ensure compliance with the no fuel without Pollution Certificate order. Sirsa firmly stated that the entire Delhi-NCR region must fight against air pollution.

2025-12-18T08:50:58.422999+00:00 IST

President Murmu mourns sculptor Ram Sutar's demise

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday expressed deep grief over the passing of renowned sculptor and Padma Bhushan awardee Ram Sutar, remembering him as an artist whose work significantly enriched India's artistic and cultural heritage.

2025-12-18T08:37:56.970950+00:00 IST

Landlady found dead in tenant's apartment in Uttar Pradesh

47-year-old Deepshikha Sharma was found dead inside her own rental property on Tuesday night. The woman was on her way to her other apartment on Tuesday morning to collect monthly dues from her tenants. According to police officials, concern grew when Deepshikha failed to return home or respond to calls well into the night and was later found stuffed into a large red suitcase.

2025-12-18T08:34:56.270122+00:00 IST

PM in Oman, Opposition in Germany, Capital in Pollution: Kejriwal

In a post shared on X, Kejriwal said, "Prime Minister in Oman, Leader of the Opposition in Germany, The country's capital in pollution."

2025-12-18T08:30:20.072067+00:00 IST

Gujarat Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi to inaugurate Khaki Bhavan

Through the Khaki Bhavan many facilities that were available to IPS officers in the IPS mess have now been created for police personnel as well. In addition, the state's Ahmedabad district is set to undergo a complete digital transformation in policing. Innova cars will be equipped with body-mounted Face Recognition Cameras integrated with Artificial Intelligence. Beyond identifying wanted criminals, these cameras will provide real-time alerts to the police when suspicious activity is detected.

2025-12-18T08:26:32.690002+00:00 IST

Op Sindoor demonstrated India’s high-impact capability: Rajnath S

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh described the Indian Air Force (IAF) as a technologically advanced, operationally agile, strategically confident, and future-oriented force that is safeguarding national interests amid the constantly evolving global order.

2025-12-18T08:23:57.903717+00:00 IST

PNB scam Whistleblower hails Belgium Court's rejection of Mehul C

Santosh Srivastava, the former Managing Director of Gitanjali Gems and a key whistleblower in the multi-crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam involving fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi, has welcomed the decision of Belgian's Court of Cassation to dismiss Choksi's final appeal against extradition to India.

2025-12-18T08:22:32.645006+00:00 IST

27 flights cancelled due to fog at Delhi's IGI Airport

The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) advised passengers to stay in close contact with their airlines for real-time flight updates. Travellers are also advised to regularly check official airline and airport websites or apps and plan their journeys with additional travel time to avoid inconvenience.

2025-12-18T08:13:25.699458+00:00 IST

Arvind Kejriwal hails Punjab's achievements

AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal, on Thursday, in a joint press conference with Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, asserted that the Aam Aadmi Party won approximately 70 per cent of the seats in the district council and block committee elections held in Punjab.

2025-12-18T08:11:47.436180+00:00 IST

CM flags off mobile forensic vans to enhance crime investigation

According to an official release, the Madhya Pradesh Police is being provided with a total of 57 mobile forensic vans at a cost of around Rs 36.94 crore and the entire amount has been funded by the Central government. The purchase order for the vans was issued to the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Of the total, 14 mobile forensic vans were received on December 16, 2025 to the state.

2025-12-18T08:07:26.771314+00:00 IST

ICG apprehends two Bangladeshi Fishing Boats in Indian waters

The arrests of the 35 crew members aboard were made for violation of the Maritime Zones of India (MZI) (Regulation of Fishing by Foreign Vessels) Act, 1981. The presence of active fishing gear and approximately 500 kilograms of fish catch on the boats strongly indicated ongoing fishing operations inside Indian waters.

2025-12-18T08:06:26.801767+00:00 IST

Punjab Zila Parishad, Panchayat Samiti results declared: AAP wins

According to the officially declared results, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) emerged with a significant presence across several districts, registering wins in multiple Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti seats, particularly in rural pockets where the party has been expanding its organisational base.

2025-12-18T07:59:26.972970+00:00 IST

Labour Codes aim to balance growth and dignity of work

The four new labour codes are an attempt to modernise India's labour framework while balancing ease of doing business with worker protection, Supreme Court Judge Justice Manmohan said while addressing the "Decoding the Codes" conference organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the Society of Indian Law Firms (SILF).

2025-12-18T07:58:59.321167+00:00 IST

Vijay attacks DMK at TVK Erode public meeting

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) founder Vijay launched a sharp attack on the ruling DMK during a public meeting in Erode, accusing the party of spreading false propaganda and indulging in "ugly politics" to obstruct TVK's growth.

2025-12-18T07:57:53.478942+00:00 IST

Assam CM reviews preparations ahead of PM Modi's visit

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday visited the State BJP headquarters in Guwahati to oversee the preparations for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming two-day visit to the state.

2025-12-18T07:36:45.369053+00:00 IST

UP CM opens Bhatkhande Vishwavidyalaya centenary celebrations

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday inaugurated the centenary year celebrations of Bhatkhande Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya in Lucknow, calling the occasion a testament to India's cultural unity and heritage.

2025-12-18T07:29:48.163149+00:00 IST

PM Modi pays tribute to sculptor Ram Vanji Sutar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed his condolences over the passing of renowned sculptor Ram Vanji Sutar, the creative force behind India's iconic landmarks, including the Statue of Unity in Kevadia.

2025-12-18T07:15:04.828021+00:00 IST

Udayanidhi Stalin urges support for women self-help groups

Deputy Chief Minister Udayanidhi Stalin on Thursday inaugurated the Christmas, New Year and Pongal exhibition, where products on sale are produced by many women self-help groups. The fair is organised by Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women (TNCDW).

2025-12-18T07:10:36.954509+00:00 IST