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9:06 PM

Fake Facebook profile created in Goa minister's name; case registered

A case has been registered against an unidentified social media user for creating a fake Facebook profile of Goa Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte, a police official said. The minister had lodged a complaint that someone was impersonating him on Facebook, using his photographs and sending friend requests in his name. The case was registered on Tuesday under sections 319 (cheating by impersonation) and 204 (impersonating as a public servant) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Information Technology Act. Further probe was on, the official said.

7:50 PM

One dead, around 20 others rescued after tourist boat capsizes off Calangute beach in North Goa: Police

7:06 PM

Israel accuses Hamas of creating 'new obstacles' to hostage deal

6:41 PM

J&K Bank appoints Amitava Chatterjee as its new MD

6:33 PM

Arunish Chawla elected as revenue secretary

The Indian government has appointed Arunish Chawla as revenue secretary, according to a government order issued on Wednesday.

6:26 PM

India Cements says N. Srinivasan Resigns as CEO, MD

4:56 PM

Latur doctor sent in police custody till Dec 30 in security guard murder case

A court in Maharashtra's Latur city on Wednesday remanded a doctor, arrested for allegedly murdering a security guard working at his hospital, in police custody till December 30. The doctor, Pramod Ghuge, and his nephew Aniket Munde, were booked after the victim, Balu Bharat Dongre, employed as a security guard at the absconding physician's hospital in Latur, died on December 12 and his family alleged murder

4:47 PM

Man preparing for competitive exams dies by suicide in Patna

A 25-year-old man preparing for competitive exams died allegedly by suicide in Patna's Kankarbagh area, police said on Wednesday.The deceased has been identified as Sonu Kumar (25), police said.  Locals and his relatives told police that Sonu, who was preparing for multiple competitive exams, including Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC), was under stress for the last few months due to career anxieties.

4:39 PM

Pakistani airstrikes have killed 46 people in eastern Afghanistan, says Taliban

Pakistan conducted rare airstrikes on suspected Pakistani Taliban hideouts in neighbouring Afghanistan on December 24. The Taliban has stated that the airstrikes have killed 46 people in eastern Afghanistan, mostly women and children.

 

4:29 PM

Giriraj seeks Bharat Ratna for Nitish Kumar, Naveen Patnaik

 Union minister Giriraj Singh on Wednesday said the highest civilian honour, Bharat Ratna, should be conferred upon Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and former CM of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik. "Bihar was known for decrepit roads, schools and buildings until the ascent to power of Nitish Kumar, who took the state to new heights. Likewise, Naveen Patnaik served Odisha for so many years. Leaders like them deserve the highest honour, like Bharat Ratna," he said.

4:10 PM

Supreme Court restrains ED from accessing seized electronic devices of 'lottery king' Santiago Martin

In a significant order, the Supreme Court has restrained the Enforcement Directorate from accessing and copying content from electronic devices seized during searches against Santiago Martin, also known as the "lottery king", his relatives, and employees. The court order of December 13 was passed on a petition of Future Gaming and Hotels Services Pvt Ltd (FGHSPL) and Martin and it may lead to re-think by investigative agencies before they decide to confiscate mobile phones or laptops of accused. The order may come to aid other similarly placed accused.

4:08 PM

News update: Allu Arjun donates Rs 1 crore to 'Pushpa-2' stampede victim's son

3:28 PM

Congress brings out 'white paper' targeting AAP, BJP in Delhi

Delhi Congress today released a 12-point "white paper" targeting the Aam Aadmi Party and the BJP over their alleged unkept promises and mismanagement on various issues like pollution, civic facilities and law and order. "If there is one word to describe former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal here then it would be Farziwal," AICC treasurer Ajay Maken said while releasing the white paper titled "Mauka Mauka, Har Baar Dhoka".

3:19 PM

20 injured as bus overturns in fields on Jalandhar-Jammu NH

A private bus overturned in fields near village Kurala on the Jalandhar-Jammu National Highway on Wednesday, injuring 20 passengers, police said. Tanda SHO Gurwinderjit Singh said nine injured passengers were admitted to the Civil Hospital in Dasuya, while 11 were taken to the Community Health Centre (CHC) in Tanda for treatment.

3:07 PM

NDA leaders meet at BJP chief's residence

Leaders of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) met here at BJP president J P Nadda's residence on Wednesday on the birth centenary of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Telugu Desam Party (TDP) president and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, JD-U leader and Union minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Apna Dal (S) president and Union minister Anupriya Patel, as well as JD (S) leader and Union minister H D Kumaraswamy, were present at the meeting. Though there was no official word on the agenda of the meeting.

2:37 PM

One person arrested in the sexual assault case at Anna University in Chennai

The accused is in police custody at present and an investigation is going on, the Greater Chennai Police Commissioner said today. Four special teams were set up to nab the accused, Chennai police officials said.

2:32 PM

Ken-Betwa river linking project will open new doors of prosperity in Bundelkhand: PM Modi

In 21st century, only nations with adequate and well-managed water resources can advance, says PM Modi.

2:09 PM

Himachal CM Sukhu pays tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his birth centenary

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu paid tribute to Bharat Ratna and former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, on his birth centenary. Speaking on this occasion, he acknowledged Vajpayee's deep connection with the state of Himachal Pradesh and his contributions to the nation. The Chief Minister emphasised Vajpayee's efforts in strengthening the BJP and RSS ideologies, noting his pivotal role in the early days of the party.

1:58 PM

ASI team assesses progress of excavation work at Chandausi stepwell in Sambhal

A team from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) visited the site of the ancient step well in Chandausi here on Wednesday to assess the progress in excavation work which entered the fifth day. The ASI officials are studying the structure and the best approach to continue the excavation work.

1:45 PM

PM Modi lays foundation stone of Ken-Betwa River Linking Project in Khajuraho

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also unveiled the Omkareshwar Floating Solar Project in Madhya Pradesh's Khandwa district virtually from Khajuraho.

1:39 PM

Pushpa-2 stampede case: Hyderabad Police warn action against misleading videos, information

Hyderabad police has warned that action will be taken against those who spread false information or posting misleading videos on social media about the Sandhya Theatre stampede incident. The police in a post on 'X' said it had come to their notice that some people posted false videos that the stampede had taken place even before actor Allu Arjun arrived at the theatre on December 4.

1:32 PM

News update: Several feared dead in Kazakhstan airplane crash

Officials in Kazakhstan stated that they had begun looking into different possible versions of what had happened, including a technical problem.

1:08 PM

Passenger plane carrying over 100 people crashes in Kazakhstan

The plane was operated by Azerbaijan Airlines and had been flying from Baku to Grozny in Russia's Chechnya, but had been rerouted due to fog in Grozny.

12:33 PM

Strict action to be taken against officers for issuing public notice against Mahila Samman Yojana: Delhi CM

"BJP put pressure on a few officers to get this notice published today. Administrative and police action will be taken against these officers. The information that the Mahila Samman Yojana has been notified by the Delhi Cabinet is in the public domain," Delhi CM Atishi said today.

12:25 PM

Delhi CM Atishi may be arrested in fake case, BJP trying to distract AAP from poll campaign: Kejriwal

"Recently, there was a meeting between CBI, ED & I-T departments and they have been asked to arrest CM Atishi by fabricating false cases against the CM," Arvind Kejriwal said today.

12:22 PM

BJP rattled by registrations for schemes announced by us, says AAP chief Kejriwal

"Aam Aadmi Party has a positive campaign based on the work done. We have announced the Mahila Samman Yojana and a scheme for free medical treatment of senior citizens. BJP is rattled by the registrations for these schemes. Delhi Cabinet has already approved the Rs 1000 allowance and a notification has been issued," Kejriwal said today.

12:11 PM

News update: BJP will try to file a false case to implicate Atishi, says Kejriwal

12:10 PM

News update: BJP doesn't have a narrative for the Delhi polls, says AAP chief Kejriwal

11:52 AM

Atal Bihari Vajpayee was 'second Nehru' of Indian politics, says Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut

Stating that even though his party was not with the BJP, Vajpayee will always be remembered, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Wednesday described late BJP stalwart and former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee as the "second Nehru" of Indian politics.

11:33 AM

Four arrested for alleged attack on Christmas carol party

Four people have been arrested for allegedly attacking a Christmas carol party from a church in this district in the early hours of Wednesday, police said here.

The arrested individuals were also part of a carol party from another church, police said. The incident was reported from the Kumbanad area under the jurisdiction of the Koipuram police station.