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SC protects Shreyas Talpade, Alok Nath from arrest in cheating case

The top court was hearing pleas filed by Talpade and Nath for clubbing of FIRs registered in various states in connection with the case

SC protects Shreyas Talpade, Alok Nath from arrest in cheating case
Updated On : 15 Dec 2025 | 1:18 PM IST

ED questions Yes Bank's Rana Kapoor in Reliance Anil Ambani group case

The probe is related to the period between 2017-2019 when Yes Bank allegedly invested ₹2,965 crore in Reliance Home Finance Ltd (RHFL) instruments

ED questions Yes Bank's Rana Kapoor in Reliance Anil Ambani group case
Updated On : 15 Dec 2025 | 1:16 PM IST

Parliament Winter Session LIVE: Govt monitoring airfares, acting on price hikes, says minister Naidu

Parliament Winter Session LIVE Updates: Follow all the latest updates from Parliament as government and opposition debate key issues

Parliament Winter Session LIVE: Govt monitoring airfares, acting on price hikes, says minister Naidu
Updated On : 15 Dec 2025 | 1:15 PM IST

LS adjourned till 2 PM amid protests over 'threat' to PM Modi's life

The Lok Sabha was first adjourned till 12 noon and then till 2 PM as BJP and Congress members were locked in a verbal duel on the issue

LS adjourned till 2 PM amid protests over 'threat' to PM Modi's life
Updated On : 15 Dec 2025 | 1:15 PM IST

Govt set to introduce Bill to hike FDI in insurance sector to 100%

The amendment will raise the Foreign Direct Investment limit in the insurance sector from 74 per cent to 100 per cent

Govt set to introduce Bill to hike FDI in insurance sector to 100%
Updated On : 15 Dec 2025 | 12:58 PM IST

SC refuses plea on IndiGo flight cancellations, directs petitioner to HC

The Delhi High Court, on December 10, questioned the central government for not taking timely action to check the crisis caused by IndiGo flight cancellations

SC refuses plea on IndiGo flight cancellations, directs petitioner to HC
Updated On : 15 Dec 2025 | 12:49 PM IST

MGNREGA to be renamed: A look at the scheme's origin and controversies

The proposed change to rename MGNREGA has triggered political opposition, with the Congress objecting to dropping Mahatma Gandhi's name from one of India's largest rural welfare schemes

MGNREGA to be renamed: A look at the scheme's origin and controversies
Updated On : 15 Dec 2025 | 12:02 PM IST

Ex-bureaucrat Raj Kumar Goyal sworn in as Chief Information Commissioner

The post of CIC fell vacant after Heeralal Samariya completed his term on September 13

Ex-bureaucrat Raj Kumar Goyal sworn in as Chief Information Commissioner
Updated On : 15 Dec 2025 | 11:46 AM IST

SC to hear plea on worsening Delhi-NCR air pollution on December 17

Another lawyer referred to an application relating to the health issue of children, and said schools, despite the earlier orders, are holding outdoor sports activities

SC to hear plea on worsening Delhi-NCR air pollution on December 17
Updated On : 15 Dec 2025 | 11:44 AM IST

Rijiju seeks apology from Rahul, Kharge over alleged 'threat' to PM Modi

The parliamentary affairs minister said the workers and leaders of the Congress and the BJP are political rivals, not enemies

Rijiju seeks apology from Rahul, Kharge over alleged 'threat' to PM Modi
Updated On : 15 Dec 2025 | 11:31 AM IST

Pilgrim turn out in Sabarimala crosses 2.5 mn during ongoing season

Despite a significant increase in the number of pilgrims compared to last year, darshan at the hill shrine continues smoothly due to effective planning and arrangements

Pilgrim turn out in Sabarimala crosses 2.5 mn during ongoing season
Updated On : 15 Dec 2025 | 10:18 AM IST

Dense fog and cold wave grips north Indian states; IMD issues alert

Delhi-NCR sees dense morning fog with reduced visibility while cold wave conditions continue in Telangana and interior Karnataka

Dense fog and cold wave grips north Indian states; IMD issues alert
Updated On : 15 Dec 2025 | 10:10 AM IST

Messi in Delhi today: Traffic advisory issued for Arun Jaitley Stadium area

The Delhi police have issued a traffic advisory due to Lionel Messi's visit to Arun Jaitley Stadium today; several roads will face diversions and parking restrictions from noon to evening

Messi in Delhi today: Traffic advisory issued for Arun Jaitley Stadium area
Updated On : 15 Dec 2025 | 10:00 AM IST

PM Modi embarks on three-nation visit to Jordan, Ethiopia, and Oman

PM Modi will hold detailed discussions with Jordanian King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, Prime Minister Jafar Hassan, and will also meet Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah

PM Modi embarks on three-nation visit to Jordan, Ethiopia, and Oman
Updated On : 15 Dec 2025 | 9:53 AM IST

Delhi wakes up to dense fog as AQI stays 'severe', flights disrupted

Visibility dropped sharply as dense fog and toxic air gripped Delhi, with AQI nearing 500. GRAP-IV curbs were enforced as flights, traffic and court hearings were affected

Delhi wakes up to dense fog as AQI stays 'severe', flights disrupted
Updated On : 15 Dec 2025 | 8:58 AM IST

NIA to file charge sheet in April 22 Pahalgam terror attack case today

In June, the NIA had arrested two men for harbouring the three Pakistan-based terrorists, who were killed by the armed forces in July

NIA to file charge sheet in April 22 Pahalgam terror attack case today
Updated On : 15 Dec 2025 | 8:12 AM IST

Haffkine procurements leave ₹2,226 cr Advance Contingent bills pending: CAG

According to a report by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), tabled on the last day of the winter session of the state legislature, pending AC bills accounted for 63.03% of total AC bills

Haffkine procurements leave ₹2,226 cr Advance Contingent bills pending: CAG
Updated On : 15 Dec 2025 | 6:52 AM IST

Messi's India outing: Laser-lit skylines, packed stadiums, frenzied fans

Delhi braces for Argentina superstar's arrival as memories of Kolkata linger and football fever grips the country

Messi's India outing: Laser-lit skylines, packed stadiums, frenzied fans
Updated On : 14 Dec 2025 | 10:58 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 : 14 Dec 2025 | 10:57 PM IST

Delhi dystopia: AQI hits season's high of 461, air remains 'severe'

The Sub-Committee on GRAP decided to invoke Stage III of the GRAP earlier on Saturday across the entire NCR with immediate effect as air quality continued to worsen

Delhi dystopia: AQI hits season's high of 461, air remains 'severe'
Updated On : 14 Dec 2025 | 9:04 PM IST