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PM Modi inaugurates ₹4,000-crore new terminal at Guwahati airport

After the inauguration, Modi toured the new terminal. He also examined the model of the airport, the Kaziranga-inspired landscape and other key aspects of the facility

PM Modi inaugurates ₹4,000-crore new terminal at Guwahati airport
Updated On : 20 Dec 2025 | 10:24 PM IST

Comparing Murshidabad murders with B'desh lynching is misleading: WB Police

A 25-year-old Hindu man, identified as Dipu Chandra Das, was lynched by a mob and his body set on fire over alleged blasphemy in Mymensingh city in Bangladesh on Thursday

Comparing Murshidabad murders with B'desh lynching is misleading: WB Police
Updated On : 20 Dec 2025 | 10:14 PM IST

MCD imposes ₹33.95 lakh fine on construction sites over Grap-IV violations

MCD enforcement teams carried out inspections across all zones and physically verified 1,792 construction sites, issuing 771 challans where violations were detected

MCD imposes ₹33.95 lakh fine on construction sites over Grap-IV violations
Updated On : 20 Dec 2025 | 10:09 PM IST

60 child pornography FIRs logged in 2025 based on leads from Delhi Police

According to Delhi Police data, from January 1 to December 19 this year, 1,197 Delhi-specific inputs from the US-based NCMEC led to the registration of 60 FIRs related to child pornography

60 child pornography FIRs logged in 2025 based on leads from Delhi Police
Updated On : 20 Dec 2025 | 10:00 PM IST

Delhi EV policy framework ready, likely to roll out next financial year: CM

She asserted that the policy will play an effective role in curbing pollution and modernising the transport infrastructure in the national capital

Delhi EV policy framework ready, likely to roll out next financial year: CM
Updated On : 20 Dec 2025 | 9:18 PM IST

Strict action against polluting industries, ban violators in Delhi: Sirsa

The minister said authorities are receiving several complaints about construction activities taking place despite the ban, and warned that strict action will be taken against violators

Strict action against polluting industries, ban violators in Delhi: Sirsa
Updated On : 20 Dec 2025 | 9:10 PM IST

Naqab row: SC Bar Association issues condemnation letter against Bihar CM

The letter said it was shocking that a person holding such a high office should attempt to demean the dignity and autonomy of the woman by trying to pull down her headscarf

Naqab row: SC Bar Association issues condemnation letter against Bihar CM
Updated On : 20 Dec 2025 | 8:09 PM IST

Govt removing Gandhi's name from rural jobs bill hurts Congress: Khurshid

The former external affairs minister said Gandhiji's name was not just emotionally associated with the scheme, but was also associated with the movement

Govt removing Gandhi's name from rural jobs bill hurts Congress: Khurshid
Updated On : 20 Dec 2025 | 7:51 PM IST

Delhi's air on verge of severe; AQI at 398 as thick haze shrouds capital

Chandni Chowk reported the worst air quality, with an AQI reading of 464, in the 'severe plus' category

Delhi's air on verge of severe; AQI at 398 as thick haze shrouds capital
Updated On : 20 Dec 2025 | 7:50 PM IST

India to leave US behind in terms of Metro rail network length: Khattar

Currently, India is in the third position as far as the total length of Metro rail corridors is concerned, Manohar Lal Khattar said

India to leave US behind in terms of Metro rail network length: Khattar
Updated On : 20 Dec 2025 | 7:44 PM IST

Modi's Bengal rally speech ignored Matuas' citizenship concerns: TMC

TMC state general secretary Kunal Ghosh also claimed that the prime minister did not utter a single word about the alleged harassment of Bengali-speaking people in BJP-ruled states

Modi's Bengal rally speech ignored Matuas' citizenship concerns: TMC
Updated On : 20 Dec 2025 | 7:42 PM IST

NIA court issues non-bailable warrant against Hizbul Mujahideen chief

The accused has been evading arrest, the court held, thus issuing a non-bailable warrant against Shah and directing the Jammu and Kashmir Police to arrest him in connection with the FIR

NIA court issues non-bailable warrant against Hizbul Mujahideen chief
Updated On : 20 Dec 2025 | 7:27 PM IST

PM Modi to unveil Rs 10,600-crore fertiliser plant in Assam on Sunday

Modi arrived in Assam on Saturday on a two-day trip, during which he is set to unveil multiple projects worth Rs 15,600 crore, around three months before the state is due to go for assembly polls

PM Modi to unveil Rs 10,600-crore fertiliser plant in Assam on Sunday
Updated On : 20 Dec 2025 | 7:19 PM IST

Messi was unhappy about being touched at Kolkata event, organiser tells SIT

West Bengal Sports Minister Aroop Biswas was seen in close proximity to Messi throughout the programme, with visuals showing him holding the footballer around the waist while posing for photographs

Messi was unhappy about being touched at Kolkata event, organiser tells SIT
Updated On : 20 Dec 2025 | 7:02 PM IST

Nirav Modi's Bank of India trial adjourned over UK prison paperwork delays

Nirav Modi's shift between the two prisons, both Category B men's prisons for relatively low-risk convicts, has caused considerable complications in the case

Nirav Modi's Bank of India trial adjourned over UK prison paperwork delays
Updated On : 20 Dec 2025 | 6:53 PM IST

Delhi HC asks petitioner to move SC on plea to lift ban on BS IV vehicles

The high court was hearing the plea by Sonica Ghosh, a resident of Noida, seeking removal of a ban on private vehicles conforming to BS IV emission norms and registered outside Delhi

Delhi HC asks petitioner to move SC on plea to lift ban on BS IV vehicles
Updated On : 20 Dec 2025 | 6:48 PM IST

Like Brahmaputra, growth flows uninterrupted under double-engine govt: PM

Addressing a gathering, PM Modi said modern, world-class airport facilities open up new possibilities and opportunities for any state and they become pillars of a state's growing self-confidence

Like Brahmaputra, growth flows uninterrupted under double-engine govt: PM
Updated On : 20 Dec 2025 | 6:43 PM IST

Young doctors free to go abroad, but can't blame lack of facilities: Nadda

Nadda said those who wish to go overseas are free to do so, but should not say that facilities or infrastructure are lacking in India

Young doctors free to go abroad, but can't blame lack of facilities: Nadda
Updated On : 20 Dec 2025 | 6:34 PM IST

Goa club fire: Police initiate blue corner notice against absconding owner

Surinder Kumar Khosla is the owner of the property on which the unauthorised structure housing the nightclub Birch by Romeo Lane was functioning

Goa club fire: Police initiate blue corner notice against absconding owner
Updated On : 20 Dec 2025 | 6:34 PM IST

In PM's absence, Bengal Guv launches highway projects worth Rs 3,200 cr

Bose officially launched the projects from Netaji Park in Taherpur area of Nadia district instead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was initially supposed to unveil the development projects

In PM's absence, Bengal Guv launches highway projects worth Rs 3,200 cr
Updated On : 20 Dec 2025 | 6:14 PM IST