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Discussion on Vande Mataram rekindles patriotism among citizens: Nandkishore Yadav

10 Dec 2025 | 7:39 PM

Patna, Dec. 10 (UNI) Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Speaker of the Bihar Legislative Assembly, Nandkishore Yadav today said that the discussion held in Parliament on Vande Mataram under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has revived the memories of India’s freedom struggle and infused a strong sense of patriotism among the people.

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Key witness in CBI case against jailed TMC leader Shahjahan critically injured in car accident

10 Dec 2025 | 7:28 PM

Kolkata, Dec 10 (UNI) Bhola Ghosh, a key witness in the CBI case against jailed TMC leader Sheikh Shahjahan, was on Wednesday critically injured in a car accident in which his son and driver were killed after a truck rammed their vehicle in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas, official sources said.

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Odisha :youth sentenced to 20 years RI for kidnapping and raping a minor girl student

10 Dec 2025 | 7:16 PM

Kendrapara, Dec 10 (UNI) A special judge under POCSO Act on Wednesday convicted a 26-years-old youth and sentenced him to 20 years of Rigorous Imprisonment (RI) with a fine of Rs 70,000 for his involvement in kidnapping and raping a 15-year-old girl.
The convict Biswajit Sahoo of Jamara village under Nikirai police limit had allegedly kidnapped and raped the minor girl studying in class 10 at a local private school, under Kendrapara town police limit last March, said Manoj Kumar Sahoo, the Special Public Prosecutor of Additional District Judge-cum-special judge(POCSO).

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Jharkhand Assembly passes tourism development and registration amendment bill, 2025

10 Dec 2025 | 7:14 PM

Ranchi, Dec 10 (UNI) The Jharkhand Assembly passed the Jharkhand Tourism Development and Registration (Amendment) Bill, 2025 by voice vote.

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Strengthening tax policy for local bodies in Manipur mooted

10 Dec 2025 | 7:09 PM

Imphal, Dec 10 (UNI) : The Manipur Municipality Property Tax Board (MMPTB) today convened a State-level coordination meeting of all 26 Municipal Councils, aiming to strengthen and streamline property tax administration across Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in the State. The meeting held at the Old Assembly Complex, brought together municipal leadership, technical experts, and officials from the MAHUD Department.

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Key witness in jailed Bengal Trinamool leader's case injured in car accident

10 Dec 2025 | 6:45 PM

Kolkata, Dec 10 (UNI) A key witness in a CBI case against jailed West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan - arrested in connection with an alleged ration scam - was on Wednesday critically injured in a car accident in which his son and driver were killed, official sources said.

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Technology empowering Bihar farmers: Minister

10 Dec 2025 | 6:37 PM

Patna, Dec. 10 (UNI) Bihar Agriculture Minister Ram Kripal Yadav today said that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government is committed to making agriculture modern, scientific and sustainable so that the hard work of farmers can yield higher profits.

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Student found hanging in lodge in Hazaribagh

10 Dec 2025 | 6:30 PM

Hazaribagh, Dec 10 (UNI) A 16-year-old student, Ankit Kumar, a resident of Chaura village in Jharkhand's Giridih district died by suicide after hanging himself inside a lodge room, police said.

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Odisha crackdown on illegal cough syrup trade: 118 arrested, over 73,000 bottles seized

10 Dec 2025 | 6:23 PM

Bhubaneswar, Dec 10 (UNI): In a sweeping crackdown on the illegal trade and smuggling of intoxicant-laced cough syrup, Odisha Police have arrested 118 people and seized 73,181 bottles of the contraband in a series of special operations conducted across the state.

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Arunachal: Army flags off National Integration Tour for Tuting students

10 Dec 2025 | 6:18 PM

Itanagar, Dec 10 (UNI) The Indian Army has launched a motivational and educational National Integration Tour for students from government schools in the remote border village of Tuting, Arunachal Pradesh, aimed at inspiring young minds and nurturing future leaders.

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New LPG connections to be given in Manipur under PMUY

10 Dec 2025 | 6:10 PM

Imphal, Dec 10 (UNI) The Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution (CAF&PD) Department, government of Manipur has announced the rollout of free LPG connections for eligible women beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) Phase 3.0.

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“Society thrives when rights are protected”: Odisha Governor

10 Dec 2025 | 5:47 PM

Bhubaneswar, Dec 10 (UNI) Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati on Wednesday urged collective action to uphold human rights, stressing that these rights are strengthened not only through laws but through the active involvement of citizens, institutions, and communities.

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Bihar being developed in a planned manner: Nitish

10 Dec 2025 | 5:44 PM

Patna, Dec. 10 (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today instructed officials to expedite the execution of schemes announced during his Pragati Yatra and reiterated that the state government is working in a planned and systematic manner to ensure the development of all regions and every section of society.

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NABARD extends Rs.1,685 crore loan to OPTCL for power infrastructure development in Odisha

10 Dec 2025 | 5:41 PM

Bhubaneswar, Dec 10 (UNI) Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL) on Wednesday signed a Long-Term Loan Agreement with NABARD to strengthen power infrastructure across the state.

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Simdega police arrest six members of pickpocketing gang active in weekly markets

10 Dec 2025 | 4:53 PM

Simdega, Dec 10 (UNI) Police in Simdega have busted an active pickpocketing gang involved in purse theft incidents at the Thethaitangar weekly market.

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