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After 17 years in exile, BNP leader Tarique Rahman registers as voter

Rahman, son of former prime minister Khaleda Zia, was a political prisoner at that time. After his release from prison, he left for London on September 11, 2008

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

Allu Arjun named among 23 accused in Pushpa-2 theatre stampede case

The theatre management has been named as the prime accused in the charge sheet filed recently, while Arjun has been named as accused no 11

Don't interfere in our state's affairs: Shivakumar to Kerala CM Vijayan

In a Facebook post, Vijayan referred to the reported bulldozing of Fakir Colony and Waseem Layout, where Muslim families had been living for many years

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

India gets first standard for bomb disposal systems to boost security

Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare said the standard is intended for "voluntary adoption" by procurement agencies, manufacturers, and testing bodies

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

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

Tarique Rahman offers prayers at Hadi's grave amid tight security in B'desh

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir arrived earlier at the university to accompany Rahman during the visit

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

Australia's advisory against rabies vaccine over-cautious: Manufacturer

The IIL has written to ATAGI, strongly refuting the "over-cautionary and misplaced reference" to a batch of vaccine manufactured in March 2024

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

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

Strong fundamentals, major investments to propel India's FDI in 2026

India is also banking on its free trade agreement with the four-nation European FTA, under which the bloc has committed to invest $100 bn in foreign direct investment into the country over 15 years

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

Wildfires and natural disasters cost world over $120 bn in 2025: Report

The report also highlighted ten extreme weather events that didn't rack up big enough insured losses to make the top ten but were just as devastating and often affected millions