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President Murmu performs darshan at Golden Temple

During her visit, the President offered prayers to Goddess Lakshmi, seeking peace, prosperity, and happiness for all.

2025-12-17T17:05:50.559374+00:00 IST

"Odisha becoming hub of sexual assault": BJD Mahila Morcha

Chhuria said the incident was not an isolated case and claimed that several such crimes had occurred in recent months.

2025-12-17T17:03:54.149641+00:00 IST

"Moving away from the mentality of slavery": PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that the construction of Param Vir Digha, a new gallery at Rashtrapati Bhavan that displays portraits of all 21 Param Vir Chakra awardees, is an excellent example of moving away from the "mentality of slavery" and connecting the country with "a new consciousness."

2025-12-17T16:54:42.133881+00:00 IST

DPIIT launches digital sponsorship letter generation module

Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has launched an online module for Indian companies to generate sponsorship letters for inviting foreign professionals for production-related activities under the e-Production Investment Business Visa (e-B4 Visa) on November 29, a press release said.

2025-12-17T16:46:38.970342+00:00 IST

Indian Navy to boost surveillance capabilities

Speaking to ANI, Admiral Tripathi said that the Navy is acquiring 31 MQ-9 drones, with 15 for the Navy and 8 each for the Army and Air Force. He added that the Navy is also teaming up with the Coast Guard to procure the base aircraft C-295.

2025-12-17T16:45:15.706079+00:00 IST

Parliamentary panel discusses ties with China

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday said that the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs discussed India's trade relationship with China, the border situation and geostrategic concerns, and had a 360-degree view of the relationship between the two countries.

2025-12-17T16:38:29.350024+00:00 IST

Rafales to strengthen long range strike capabilities: Navy Chief

Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on Wednesday emphasised on Indian Navy's focus to enhance integral ship-borne aviation capabilities, mentioning the deal with France to procure 26 Rafale M carrier-borne aircraft in this effort.

2025-12-17T16:37:02.240976+00:00 IST

CM Dhami reviews preparations for 'Jan-Jan Ki Sarkar, Jan-Jan Ke

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday conducted a detailed review of preparations for the "Jan-Jan Ki Sarkar, Jan-Jan Ke Dwar" programme at the Chief Minister's residence.

2025-12-17T16:10:37.828486+00:00 IST

HC questions Delhi govt over non implementation of title transfer

A Division Bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela was hearing a public interest litigation filed by Towards Happy Earth Foundation, which has flagged major gaps in the implementation of the amended Central Motor Vehicles Rules governing second-hand vehicle transactions.

2025-12-17T15:53:59.143766+00:00 IST

'India hasn't created world-renowned generative AI tool'

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Raghav Chadha has said that while there is emphasis on Make in India, it is crucial to talk about Make AI in India as the country that possesses the power of Artificial Intelligence will be the global superpower of the next decade.

2025-12-17T15:49:57.825958+00:00 IST

Goa court sends Luthra brothers to 5-day police custody

A Goa court on Wednesday granted 5-day police custody of Luthra brothers - Saurabh and Gaurav, co-owners of 'Birch by Romeo Lane' nightclub - where 25 people died and several others were injured in a fire on December 6.

2025-12-17T15:40:13.956089+00:00 IST

Gujarat CM presents cheques worth Rs 2,800 crore

Chief Minister distributed cheques totaling Rs 2,800 crore to the state's municipal corporations and municipalities for various holistic developmental projects on the occasion of Urban Development Year 2025, at an event held in Ahmedabad.

2025-12-17T15:37:45.024377+00:00 IST

Deputy CM Diya Kumari appeals to NRIs to invest in Rajasthan

Diya Kumari said that Pravasi Rajasthan Divas was celebrated on December 10 to honour the contributions of Rajasthanis living abroad. She said people from the state have made Rajasthan proud by spreading its glory worldwide, and now is the time for them to contribute to the state's development actively.

2025-12-17T15:35:14.975851+00:00 IST

J-K Police intensifies crackdwn on drug trafficking in Ganderbal

In a decisive and proactive action against organised drug trafficking, J&K Police at Ganderbal has launched a focused targeting the procurement and sale of high-value narcotic substances such as Cocaine and Heroin, striking a major blow to the drug networks operating in the region, according to a statement.

2025-12-17T15:32:58.546010+00:00 IST

BJP MP Yogendra Chandolia addresses Delhi pollution

On Tuesday, Sirsa, in his address to Delhi residents, said that the pollution cannot be eliminated in 9-10 months, but the direction and intent are clear, with daily efforts to reduce the AQI.

2025-12-17T15:26:26.279304+00:00 IST

SC allows ban of 10-year-old diesel, 15-year-old petrol vehicles

The Supreme Court on Wednesday modified its August 12 order, which barred coercive action against diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years in the Delhi-NCR, and said that action can be taken against such vehicle owners who meet emission standards below BS-IV.

2025-12-17T15:25:12.870134+00:00 IST

Assam Govt Provides Financial Assistance to Women Entrepreneurs:

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said the state government has launched a financial assistance scheme to promote women's entrepreneurship and self-reliance.

2025-12-17T15:12:22.970771+00:00 IST

Delhi: Court orders extortion FIR against woman

Saket Court has ordered registration of an FIR for alleged extortion against the woman who had levelled rape allegations against businessman Samir Modi. The Delhi Police had arrested him; subsequently, he was granted bail by the court on September 25.

2025-12-17T15:10:14.299896+00:00 IST

Congress MP Vamsi Krishna slams 'Shanti Bill'

Vamsi's intervention came during a heated debate in parliament on Wednesday on a Bill seeking to open the civil nuclear sector to private participation, a move he described as "dangerous" and "against the interest of our country."

2025-12-17T15:09:51.945072+00:00 IST

Uttarakhand Govt launches campaign to ensure delievery of schemes

Uttarakhand government, on the instructions of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, launched the statewide campaign 'Government for Every Citizen - At Every Doorstep' to ensure direct and effective delivery of public welfare schemes to the people.

2025-12-17T14:55:13.583970+00:00 IST

Portraits of British ADCs replaced with Param Vir Chakra awardees

The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, inaugurated the Param Vir Dirgha, a new gallery at the Rashtrapati Bhavan displaying the portraits of all 21 Param Vir Chakra awardees.

2025-12-17T14:29:41.335611+00:00 IST