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Congress gears up for 'Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod' rally in Delhi today

The rally comes amid heightened political activity surrounding the Congress's campaign against alleged electoral irregularities

Congress gears up for 'Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod' rally in Delhi today
Updated On : 14 Dec 2025 | 7:06 AM IST

Opposition slams plan to rename MGNREGA, says Centre erasing history

Congress MP Akhilesh Prasad Singh said the move reflected a larger pattern. The Indian government is changing the entire history

Opposition slams plan to rename MGNREGA, says Centre erasing history
Updated On : 14 Dec 2025 | 7:03 AM IST

Jaishankar meets UK, Egypt, European leaders at Sir Bani Yas Forum in UAE

The EAM is currently in the UAE to attend the 16th Sir Bani Yas Forum, scheduled for December 12 to 14 in the Western Region of Abu Dhabi

Jaishankar meets UK, Egypt, European leaders at Sir Bani Yas Forum in UAE
Updated On : 14 Dec 2025 | 6:52 AM IST

Trump vows retaliation after ISIS gunman kills 3 Americans in Syria

Speaking at the White House, the president described the victims as 'three great patriots' and characterised the incident as an assault on both Washington and Damascus

Trump vows retaliation after ISIS gunman kills 3 Americans in Syria
Updated On : 14 Dec 2025 | 6:42 AM IST

EU's decision to freeze assets undermines Ukraine peace efforts: Russia

On Friday, the European Union Council decided to "prohibit, on a temporary basis, any transfers of Central Bank of Russia assets immobilised in the EU back to Russia"

EU's decision to freeze assets undermines Ukraine peace efforts: Russia
Updated On : 14 Dec 2025 | 6:40 AM IST

Modi govt weakening Constitution, reversing social justice gains: Kharge

Addressing the Congress party's first meeting of its Scheduled Castes (SC) Advisory Committee, he said the BJP government has weakened reservations, does not promote equality

Modi govt weakening Constitution, reversing social justice gains: Kharge
Updated On : 14 Dec 2025 | 6:23 AM IST

Cough syrup case: ED raids expose lavish Lucknow home of ex-constable

The Special Task Force of Uttar Pradesh Police arrested constable Alok Pratap Singh, who has been dismissed from service twice, on December 2

Cough syrup case: ED raids expose lavish Lucknow home of ex-constable
Updated On : 13 Dec 2025 | 11:53 PM IST

Union Minister Pankaj Chaudhary sole candidate in fray for UP BJP chief

Chaudhary submitted the papers to former Union minister and BJP state election officer Mahendra Nath Pandey and central election observer Vinod Tawde

Union Minister Pankaj Chaudhary sole candidate in fray for UP BJP chief
Updated On : 13 Dec 2025 | 11:43 PM IST

Bengal Guv denied' entry into stadium, hours after Messi event fiasco

Bose described the denial of entry as an affront to the constitutional position of the Governor, and sought a reply from the authorities

Bengal Guv denied' entry into stadium, hours after Messi event fiasco
Updated On : 13 Dec 2025 | 11:29 PM IST

Congress downplays BJP's Thiruvananthapuram win, claims UDF wave in Kerala

AICC general secretary K C Venugopal, who hails from Kerala, termed the BJP's claim of its surge in Kerala as "laughable"

Congress downplays BJP's Thiruvananthapuram win, claims UDF wave in Kerala
Updated On : 13 Dec 2025 | 11:05 PM IST

FIA moves Supreme Court challenging TDSAT order on airport charges

The FIA has filed an intervention application in pending matters where the two operators of Delhi and Mumbai airports, the DIAL and MIAL, have challenged the tribunal's order

FIA moves Supreme Court challenging TDSAT order on airport charges
Updated On : 13 Dec 2025 | 10:51 PM IST

90% of IndiGo's flight operations have returned to normal: MoS Mohol

Asked about the recent crisis faced by carrier IndiGo, Mohol said, Air services will resume gradually in the country

90% of IndiGo's flight operations have returned to normal: MoS Mohol
Updated On : 13 Dec 2025 | 10:35 PM IST

Delhi govt orders hybrid classes up to Class 9, 11 as air pollution worsens

The order also urged all private entities to implement staggered working hours where feasible

Delhi govt orders hybrid classes up to Class 9, 11 as air pollution worsens
Updated On : 13 Dec 2025 | 10:07 PM IST

Offline e-crop survey registration open till Jan 15 for farmers: Bawankule

He made the announcement in the legislative assembly while replying to a calling attention motion, a procedure that allows a member to bring an urgent public matter to a minister's notice

Offline e-crop survey registration open till Jan 15 for farmers: Bawankule
Updated On : 13 Dec 2025 | 9:57 PM IST

55% Indians plan winter trips; Goa, Kerala lead demand, says report

Indians are travelling in winter not just for holidays, but also to unwind and relax, the report said

55% Indians plan winter trips; Goa, Kerala lead demand, says report
Updated On : 13 Dec 2025 | 9:47 PM IST

Startup founders meet in Delhi to discuss solutions to air pollution

Similar to winters in the several past years, Delhi continues to choke due to the toxic air, with pollution levels reported above 300 on most days

Startup founders meet in Delhi to discuss solutions to air pollution
Updated On : 13 Dec 2025 | 9:43 PM IST

Two Pak universities launch Sanskrit courses citing shared heritage

While the preparations started for the short duration courses last year, the year 2025 saw admissions to the first course

Two Pak universities launch Sanskrit courses citing shared heritage
Updated On : 13 Dec 2025 | 9:35 PM IST

Railways' fake ID drive slashes IRCTC new accounts to 5,000 daily from 100K

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw noted that the crackdown by Indian Railways on train ticket booking through fake identities is yielding positive results

Railways' fake ID drive slashes IRCTC new accounts to 5,000 daily from 100K
Updated On : 13 Dec 2025 | 9:24 PM IST

Delhi-NCR invokes Grap Stage-IV curbs amid sharp dip in air quality

Under this stage, the entry of trucks into Delhi is stopped, except those carrying essential commodities or providing essential services

Delhi-NCR invokes Grap Stage-IV curbs amid sharp dip in air quality
Updated On : 13 Dec 2025 | 9:06 PM IST

MGNREGA rename row: BJP says Modi govt aimed to change scheme's spirit

"The name on which the Congress considers its exclusive right belongs to the entire country," the BJP leader said in an apparent reference to Mahatma Gandhi's name

MGNREGA rename row: BJP says Modi govt aimed to change scheme's spirit
Updated On : 13 Dec 2025 | 8:20 PM IST