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Scrapping MGNREGA devastating attack on poor, PM acted alone: Rahul Gandhi

Gandhi said the UPA-era MGNREGA was not merely a work programme, but a rights-based development framework recognised internationally

Medical services hit across Himachal as doctors go on indefinite strike

The resident doctors of Indira Gandhi Medical College and several other government hospitals across the state went on casual leave enmasse on Friday

Ahead of New Year, Delhi Police apprehend 966 in Op Aaghat 3.0 drive

As part of targeted action, police apprehended 116 listed bad characters, arrested five auto-lifters and four proclaimed offenders

Congress to launch 'MGNREGA Bachao Abhiyan' from Jan 5, says Kharge

Kharge also said that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls was a "well-planned conspiracy" to limit democratic rights

Uttarakhand CM Dhami transfers ₹12 crore to 4,224 beneficiaries via DBT

Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said that the state government is continuously resolving issues faced by workers and implementing several welfare schemes for workers and their dependents

Punjab govt moves non-veg, liquor stalls out of Amritsar's walled city

Officials of the Amritsar Municipal Corporation said a detailed survey has identified around 150 temporary shops and stalls operating within the walled city

Indian Coast Guard carries out medical evacuation of mariner off Goa coast

Earlier, the Indian Coast Guard's ship Rani Durgavati facilitated the repatriation of four Indian fishermen from Sri Lankan authorities, the Indian Coast Guard shared

Protesters burn effigy of J&K LG over MBBS college admission list in Reasi

Police personnel were deployed in strength outside the Lok Bhavan to maintain law and order and regulate traffic, and a tough time to push back protesters who tried to move inside the complex

Cong leaders attend CWC meet to discuss political situation, G RAM G law

The meeting comes ahead of next year's assembly polls in Assam, Kerala, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, and the leaders are expected to deliberate on the party strategy

National Consumer Helpline resolves 67K complaints, recovers ₹45 cr in 2025

Between April and December 2025, 67,265 Indians found redress through this government platform, which facilitated refunds totalling Rs 45 crore

Guru Gobind Singh's life inspires courage and righteousness: PM Modi

President Droupadi Murmu also extended warm greetings on the birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh

Govt's green panel clears Dulhasti hydel power project on Chenab river

The Expert Appraisal Committee on hydel projects accorded the approval during its 45th meeting earlier this month, paving the way for floating construction tenders for the run-of-the-river project

Cong leader held for sharing AI image of Kerala CM with gold theft accused

He was booked for sharing a post on a social media platform carrying a photograph depicting the Chief Minister and Potty together, with a caption questioning the reason for their alleged relationship

Manipur Police recovers arms, ammunition; arrests 3 militants, drug peddler

The arrested militants were identified as Amom Somendro Singh alias Kangleibung (32), RK Bishworjit Singh alias Boinao (38), and Ningthoujam Santosh Singh (30)

Odisha Police intensifies ops in jungle, asks people not to shelter Maoists

The senior officer said Ganesh Uike (69) was known by several aliases, including Rupa, Rajesh Tiwari, Chamru and Pakka Hanumantu

Toll rises to 3 in helium cylinder blast near Hyderabad's Mysuru Palace

Earlier, Saleem, the helium balloon seller, was killed on the spot on December 25, and on Friday, another woman succumbed to her injuries

Railways to double train capacity in major cities by 2030: Ashwini Vaishnaw

While the plan is to double capacity by 2030, capacity is expected to increase progressively over the next five years, so the benefits of the addition can be realised immediately

SIR hearings to begin today in Bengal; 320K unmapped voters to be covered

Voters will be allowed to submit any of 12 recognised documents, including Aadhaar, as proof of identity and address, the official at the office of the state Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) said

ED files final chargesheet naming 59 more in Chhattisgarh liquor scam case

The 59 include Soumya Chaurasia, the then deputy secretary at the Chief Minister's office, former IAS officer Niranjan Das, liquor licence holders, distributors and excise department officials

Himachal in 2025: Disasters, rush to rebuild, debt keep state on edge

The government invoked Section 34 of the National Disaster Management Act and declared the entire state "disaster-affected"