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Gujarat: Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary welcomes over 52,000 visitors

The Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary is one of India's most ecologically significant wetlands, reflecting Gujarat's steadfast commitment to wildlife conservation and sustainable eco-tourism.

2025-12-17T11:32:40.552172+00:00 IST

Bihar CM offers prayers at Bodhgaya's Mahabodhi temple

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday offered prayers at Bodhgaya's Mahabodhi temple.

2025-12-17T11:07:27.592968+00:00 IST

Gulab Chand Kataria meets Union Ministers in Delhi

During the meetings, wide-ranging discussions were held on key issues concerning Punjab and Chandigarh, including infrastructure development, urban planning, road connectivity, public welfare initiatives and coordinated efforts between the Centre, the State and Chandigarh Administration.

2025-12-17T11:05:49.850122+00:00 IST

From Constable to DCP, 9,248 posts lying vacant in Delhi Police

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) shared input with the Rajya Sabha, including the overall rank-wise sanctioned strength and vacancies in the Delhi Police, as of November 30, 2025.

2025-12-17T10:53:47.331958+00:00 IST

PAC Foundation Day 2025: UP CM Yogi recalls the brav

UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath spoke at the PAC Foundation 2025 Celebration on Wednesday. The event honours the Provincial Armed Constabulary of Uttar Pradesh and the day of its establishment. He congratulated the force on completing its 78th year and praised their courage against terrorist attacks on multiple events.

2025-12-17T10:40:22.010581+00:00 IST

Moradabad Municipal Corporation to develop Trishul War museum,

The Moradabad Municipal Corporation is developing the Trishul War Museum, which will display veteran military equipment, including tanks, a MiG-27 aircraft, the INS Vikrant, and other armaments supplied by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the defence ministry.

2025-12-17T09:52:12.529033+00:00 IST

Traditional food carnival emerges as major tourist attraction

The Food Carnival being organised alongside the SARAS (Sale of Articles of Rural Artisans Society) Fair at Shimla's historic Ridge Ground has emerged as a major attraction for tourists, while also providing sustainable livelihood opportunities to rural women from across Himachal Pradesh.

2025-12-17T09:49:26.106769+00:00 IST

Congress Leader burns copies of VB-G Ram G Bill In

Congress Leader Udit Raj, while leading a protest by All India Unorganised Workers Congress against the Centre's decision to rename the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA ) to Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill. Earlier today, opposing the Bill, Congress announced a series of nationwide protests on December 17, accusing the BJP and RSS of attempting to "dismantle rights-based welfare" and replace it with charity controlled from the Centre.

2025-12-17T09:44:52.063802+00:00 IST

Suvendu Adhikari, BJP protest in Kolkata over Messi event chaos

Addressing the protest, Adhikari said the protest would continue and added that the BJP has also moved the court in the matter. "Protest will also go on, and we also have an appeal filed in the court for tomorrow. He (Aroop Biswas) should be taken into custody; he is completely responsible."

2025-12-17T09:24:05.214118+00:00 IST

DIG JSK Range reviews ongoing operational preparedness

DIG JSK Range emphasized the importance of maintaining peace and security throughout the area. He directed all officers to remain extra vigilant in the area.

2025-12-17T09:22:21.072171+00:00 IST

Gujarat: 4 pilgrims killed after car hits them from behind

Four pilgrims were killed, and one person was injured after a car hit them from behind in the Morbi district of Gujarat on Wednesday.

2025-12-17T09:19:14.442896+00:00 IST

Luthra brothers leave from Anjuna Hosp after medical examination

Brothers Gaurav Luthra and Saurabh Luthra, owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa's Arpora, were taken away from Anjuna District Hospital on Wednesday after undergoing a medical examination, officials said.

2025-12-17T09:09:12.259855+00:00 IST

IndiGo cancellation row: Delhi HC declines parallel PIL

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday disposed of a fresh public interest litigation (PIL) filed against IndiGo Airlines over mass flight cancellations and passenger hardship, holding that the issues raised are already under consideration in an earlier pending writ petition before the Court.

2025-12-17T09:03:33.835592+00:00 IST

Trishakti Corps organises Bharat Darshan Supercar

: The Indian Army's Trishakti Corps organised the Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan Supercar Drive from December 11 to 15 in East Sikkim.

2025-12-17T09:03:30.458713+00:00 IST

BJP's Baijayant Panda chairs panel table report on Insolvency

BJP National Vice President and MP of Kendrapara, Baijayant 'Jay' Panda, on Wednesday, chaired the Select Committee on the Insolvency and Bankruptcy (Amendment) Bill 2025.

2025-12-17T09:01:09.476342+00:00 IST

"Working to improve AQI in coming week," says Delhi Minister

The Delhi Government is facing increasing pressure from the Opposition which has called for a discussion on Pollution in Parliament.

2025-12-17T09:00:04.880349+00:00 IST

Uttarakhand CM disburses Rs 33.22 cr under self-employment scheme

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday disbursed an amount of Rs 33.22 crore to the bank accounts of 3,848 beneficiaries under the Chief Minister Self-Employment Scheme through an online transfer from the Chief Minister's residence.

2025-12-17T08:51:19.291997+00:00 IST

Ex-Devaswom Board official arrested in Sabarimala gold theft case

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Wednesday arrested Sreekumar, a former Administrative Officer (AO) of the Travancore Devaswom Board, in connection with the Sabarimala gold theft case, Kerala police said.

2025-12-17T08:50:37.779505+00:00 IST

Delhi HC grants protection to groom, family from Khap Panchayat

Khap-like Panchayat diktat has come to light in a village of the South East District of the National Capital, where the predominant Bidhuri Gotra panchayat issued a diktat to a member of the Chechi Gotra to cancel the proposed marriage of his son with a girl of their Gotra.

2025-12-17T08:49:47.618081+00:00 IST

Manufacturing is declining in India, needs growth: Rahul Gandhi

"India needs to start producing. Production is the key to the success of any country. Our manufacturing is declining; it should actually be growing up," Gandhi said in a video shared by Congress leader Alok Sharma.

2025-12-17T08:32:36.089430+00:00 IST

Pensioners hold protest in Shimla

Members of the All India Civil Pensioners Forum staged a protest rally and sit-in at Chaura Maidan in Shimla on Wednesday, raising strong objections to recent changes proposed by the Central Government regarding pension revision. The protest was organised to demand pension revision for all pensioners, including those who retired before January 2026, and the restoration of 50 per cent Dearness Relief (DR).

2025-12-17T08:29:33.217529+00:00 IST