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New Aravalli Hills definition sparks protests over feared ecological damage

The protesters held banners and placards, and raised slogans such as "Save Aravalli, Save the Future" and "No Aravalli, No Life"

New Aravalli Hills definition sparks protests over feared ecological damage
Updated On : 21 Dec 2025 | 12:03 AM IST

Himachal earned ₹26,683 cr revenue, ₹3,800 cr more than BJP era: CM Sukhu

Sukhu claimed that when the Congress government took office, the BJP left behind a debt burden of over Rs 75,000 crore, along with Rs 10,000 crore in liabilities for employee salaries

Himachal earned ₹26,683 cr revenue, ₹3,800 cr more than BJP era: CM Sukhu
Updated On : 20 Dec 2025 | 11:48 PM IST

Rekha Gupta attack case: Court frames attempt to murder charges against 2

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was attacked during a 'Jan Sunwai' programme at her camp office in the Civil Lines area on August 20

Rekha Gupta attack case: Court frames attempt to murder charges against 2
Updated On : 20 Dec 2025 | 11:24 PM IST

BJP supporters protest across Bengal over attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh

Supporters of BJP and right-wing outfits on Saturday staged protests across the city and its outskirts against incidents of arson, loot and killing of minority Hindu community members in Bangladesh.

BJP supporters protest across Bengal over attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh
Updated On : 20 Dec 2025 | 11:13 PM IST

Over 2.4 mn voters remain untraced after enumeration phase in Kerala SIR

Of these, 6,49,885 pertain to deceased persons, 6,45,548 voters were found untraceable, and 8,16,221 voters were identified as having permanently shifted from their registered addresses

Over 2.4 mn voters remain untraced after enumeration phase in Kerala SIR
Updated On : 20 Dec 2025 | 11:08 PM IST

YEF Summit 2025: Leaders pitch Madhya Pradesh as hub for entrepreneurs

Leaders at the YEF Bharat Summit 2025 in Indore highlighted Madhya Pradesh's growth story, India's expanding start-up ecosystem and the growing role of young entrepreneurs

YEF Summit 2025: Leaders pitch Madhya Pradesh as hub for entrepreneurs
Updated On : 20 Dec 2025 | 11:05 PM IST

Privileged to host PM Modi at Guwahati airport terminal inauguration: Adani

The terminal has been developed by Guwahati International Airport Ltd, with operations led by Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL)

Privileged to host PM Modi at Guwahati airport terminal inauguration: Adani
Updated On : 20 Dec 2025 | 10:58 PM IST

PM Modi inaugurates ₹4,000-crore new terminal at Guwahati airport

After the inauguration, Modi toured the new terminal. He also examined the model of the airport, the Kaziranga-inspired landscape and other key aspects of the facility

PM Modi inaugurates ₹4,000-crore new terminal at Guwahati airport
Updated On : 20 Dec 2025 | 10:24 PM IST

Comparing Murshidabad murders with B'desh lynching is misleading: WB Police

A 25-year-old Hindu man, identified as Dipu Chandra Das, was lynched by a mob and his body set on fire over alleged blasphemy in Mymensingh city in Bangladesh on Thursday

Comparing Murshidabad murders with B'desh lynching is misleading: WB Police
Updated On : 20 Dec 2025 | 10:14 PM IST

MCD imposes ₹33.95 lakh fine on construction sites over Grap-IV violations

MCD enforcement teams carried out inspections across all zones and physically verified 1,792 construction sites, issuing 771 challans where violations were detected

MCD imposes ₹33.95 lakh fine on construction sites over Grap-IV violations
Updated On : 20 Dec 2025 | 10:09 PM IST

60 child pornography FIRs logged in 2025 based on leads from Delhi Police

According to Delhi Police data, from January 1 to December 19 this year, 1,197 Delhi-specific inputs from the US-based NCMEC led to the registration of 60 FIRs related to child pornography

60 child pornography FIRs logged in 2025 based on leads from Delhi Police
Updated On : 20 Dec 2025 | 10:00 PM IST

Delhi EV policy framework ready, likely to roll out next financial year: CM

She asserted that the policy will play an effective role in curbing pollution and modernising the transport infrastructure in the national capital

Delhi EV policy framework ready, likely to roll out next financial year: CM
Updated On : 20 Dec 2025 | 9:18 PM IST

Strict action against polluting industries, ban violators in Delhi: Sirsa

The minister said authorities are receiving several complaints about construction activities taking place despite the ban, and warned that strict action will be taken against violators

Strict action against polluting industries, ban violators in Delhi: Sirsa
Updated On : 20 Dec 2025 | 9:10 PM IST

Naqab row: SC Bar Association issues condemnation letter against Bihar CM

The letter said it was shocking that a person holding such a high office should attempt to demean the dignity and autonomy of the woman by trying to pull down her headscarf

Naqab row: SC Bar Association issues condemnation letter against Bihar CM
Updated On : 20 Dec 2025 | 8:09 PM IST

Govt removing Gandhi's name from rural jobs bill hurts Congress: Khurshid

The former external affairs minister said Gandhiji's name was not just emotionally associated with the scheme, but was also associated with the movement

Govt removing Gandhi's name from rural jobs bill hurts Congress: Khurshid
Updated On : 20 Dec 2025 | 7:51 PM IST

Delhi's air on verge of severe; AQI at 398 as thick haze shrouds capital

Chandni Chowk reported the worst air quality, with an AQI reading of 464, in the 'severe plus' category

Delhi's air on verge of severe; AQI at 398 as thick haze shrouds capital
Updated On : 20 Dec 2025 | 7:50 PM IST

India to leave US behind in terms of Metro rail network length: Khattar

Currently, India is in the third position as far as the total length of Metro rail corridors is concerned, Manohar Lal Khattar said

India to leave US behind in terms of Metro rail network length: Khattar
Updated On : 20 Dec 2025 | 7:44 PM IST

Modi's Bengal rally speech ignored Matuas' citizenship concerns: TMC

TMC state general secretary Kunal Ghosh also claimed that the prime minister did not utter a single word about the alleged harassment of Bengali-speaking people in BJP-ruled states

Modi's Bengal rally speech ignored Matuas' citizenship concerns: TMC
Updated On : 20 Dec 2025 | 7:42 PM IST

NIA court issues non-bailable warrant against Hizbul Mujahideen chief

The accused has been evading arrest, the court held, thus issuing a non-bailable warrant against Shah and directing the Jammu and Kashmir Police to arrest him in connection with the FIR

NIA court issues non-bailable warrant against Hizbul Mujahideen chief
Updated On : 20 Dec 2025 | 7:27 PM IST

PM Modi to unveil Rs 10,600-crore fertiliser plant in Assam on Sunday

Modi arrived in Assam on Saturday on a two-day trip, during which he is set to unveil multiple projects worth Rs 15,600 crore, around three months before the state is due to go for assembly polls

PM Modi to unveil Rs 10,600-crore fertiliser plant in Assam on Sunday
Updated On : 20 Dec 2025 | 7:19 PM IST