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UP govt plans to speed up over 100 defence projects worth ₹23,000 crore

The Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor (UPDIC) is a crucial element in the attempt to make India more self-reliant in the defence sector

UP govt plans to speed up over 100 defence projects worth ₹23,000 crore
Updated On : 22 Dec 2025 | 3:43 PM IST

UP govt plans to speed up over 100 defence projects worth ₹23,000 crore

The Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor (UPDIC) is a crucial element in the attempt to make India more self-reliant in the defence sector

UP govt plans to speed up over 100 defence projects worth ₹23,000 crore
Updated On : 22 Dec 2025 | 3:43 PM IST

MGNREGA and the weight of change reignites debate over implementation

The proposal to rename the rural employment scheme, raise the number of guaranteed workdays and alter its cost-sharing structure has reignited debate over its implementation and intent

MGNREGA and the weight of change reignites debate over implementation
Updated On : 22 Dec 2025 | 3:34 PM IST

Over 212K PUC certificates issued in 4 days in Delhi amid curbs: Sirsa

Speaking at a press conference, Sirsa noted that weather conditions are expected to improve by Tuesday as the impact of a western disturbance recedes

Over 212K PUC certificates issued in 4 days in Delhi amid curbs: Sirsa
Updated On : 22 Dec 2025 | 2:46 PM IST

SAD chief Badal demands rollback of VB-G RAM G, says it will impact poor

The former deputy chief minister's remarks came a day after President Droupadi Murmu gave her assent to the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Bill

SAD chief Badal demands rollback of VB-G RAM G, says it will impact poor
Updated On : 22 Dec 2025 | 2:42 PM IST

National Herald case: Delhi HC seeks response from Gandhis on ED plea

While Solicitor General Tushar Mehta represented the ED in the case, senior advocates Abhishek Singhvi and R S Cheema represented the Gandhis

National Herald case: Delhi HC seeks response from Gandhis on ED plea
Updated On : 22 Dec 2025 | 2:32 PM IST

TN govt agrees to regularise 723 protesting nurses, consider their demands

The nurses have been on strike since December 18 throughout the state and over 500 of them were arrested in Chennai on the third day of their agitation

TN govt agrees to regularise 723 protesting nurses, consider their demands
Updated On : 22 Dec 2025 | 2:29 PM IST

Uttarakhand govt sitting like mute spectator: SC on grabbing of forest land

The top court said vacant land, other than residential houses, shall be taken in possession by the forest department

Uttarakhand govt sitting like mute spectator: SC on grabbing of forest land
Updated On : 22 Dec 2025 | 2:02 PM IST

Mamata alleges gross errors in EC's SIR exercise, accuses poll body of bias

The TMC supremo also asserted that cental officers who have been appointed micro observers for SIR hearings have little knowledge of the local language

Mamata alleges gross errors in EC's SIR exercise, accuses poll body of bias
Updated On : 22 Dec 2025 | 1:59 PM IST

From Sofia Qureshi to Maithili Thakur: Women who broke barriers in 2025

In 2025, Indian women left a decisive mark across governance, security, sports and culture, shaping outcomes, changing policies, breaking records and inspiring millions nationwide

From Sofia Qureshi to Maithili Thakur: Women who broke barriers in 2025
Updated On : 22 Dec 2025 | 1:49 PM IST

1984 anti-Sikh riots: Court reserves order against Sajjan Kumar for Jan 22

In February 2015, a special investigation team registered two FIRs against Kumar based on complaints of violence in Delhi's Janakpuri and Vikaspuri during the riots

1984 anti-Sikh riots: Court reserves order against Sajjan Kumar for Jan 22
Updated On : 22 Dec 2025 | 1:23 PM IST

No cough syrup deaths in UP, action to be taken under NDPS Act: Adityanath

The chief minister said 'there is not a single case of death due to fake drugs reported in Uttar Pradesh till date,' and added that enforcement agencies remain vigilant

No cough syrup deaths in UP, action to be taken under NDPS Act: Adityanath
Updated On : 22 Dec 2025 | 1:22 PM IST

Arunachal resilient amid diplomatic row; sees NDA's win in civic polls

The year's most-talked-about episode was the ordeal of Pema Wangjom Thongdok, an Arunachal Pradesh native residing in the UK, who was allegedly detained for nearly 18 hours at Shanghai airport

Arunachal resilient amid diplomatic row; sees NDA's win in civic polls
Updated On : 22 Dec 2025 | 12:52 PM IST

Congress announces public agitation campaign to repeal abolition of MGNREGA

On Sunday, Jairam Ramesh said MGNREGA's core character has been altered and announced that the Congress Working Committee on December 27 will finalise a nationwide action plan

Congress announces public agitation campaign to repeal abolition of MGNREGA
Updated On : 22 Dec 2025 | 11:50 AM IST

Pollution settles in when wind stops and emissions persist: Bhupender Yadav

Bhupendra Yadav said that air quality has shown improvement on several days, but adverse meteorological conditions during December continue to pose challenges

Pollution settles in when wind stops and emissions persist: Bhupender Yadav
Updated On : 22 Dec 2025 | 11:45 AM IST

Grassroots outreach, development vision helped BJP win local polls: Chavan

The workers' dialogue meeting was organised in the backdrop of the upcoming municipal corporation elections in Thane, with the objective of strengthening the organisation at the district level

Grassroots outreach, development vision helped BJP win local polls: Chavan
Updated On : 22 Dec 2025 | 10:44 AM IST

Manipur petrol pump dealers threaten to shut ops over extortion demands

Manipur has been under President's Rule since February after Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigned amid criticisms of his government's handling of the ethnic clashes that broke out in May 2023

Manipur petrol pump dealers threaten to shut ops over extortion demands
Updated On : 22 Dec 2025 | 10:39 AM IST

Priyank Kharge claims G RAM G Act weakens MGNREGA's rights-based framework

Kharge, who holds Rural Development, Panchayat Raj and Information Technology and Bio-technology portfolio, further contended that the proposed changes amounted to a dilution of fiscal federalism

Priyank Kharge claims G RAM G Act weakens MGNREGA's rights-based framework
Updated On : 22 Dec 2025 | 10:22 AM IST

How thieves used Google Maps to carry out robberies in three states

Police say the gang used Google Maps to randomly pick houses in multiple cities, carrying out burglaries across Jharkhand, West Bengal and Bihar before being arrested

How thieves used Google Maps to carry out robberies in three states
Updated On : 22 Dec 2025 | 9:45 AM IST

Delhi air quality stays 'severe' as dense fog and cold wave intensify

Dense fog and a cold wave worsen Delhi's already severe air quality, with AQI crossing 400 in several areas; limited visibility disrupts flights

Delhi air quality stays 'severe' as dense fog and cold wave intensify
Updated On : 22 Dec 2025 | 9:06 AM IST