India

South American nations seek Indian investment across sectors

15 Dec 2025 | 9:34 PM

New Delhi, Dec 15 (UNI) South American nations on Monday sought Indian investment across a wide range of sectors, including minerals, clean energy, pharmaceuticals and agri-industry while highlighting their respective bilateral trade tie with New Delhi.

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Youth Congress stages 'Vote Chori' protest at Jantar Mantar; Delhi police deployed

15 Dec 2025 | 8:56 PM

New Delhi, Dec 15 (UNI) Hundreds of Indian Youth Congress (IYC) activists on Monday staged a fiery protest at Jantar Mantar in the national capital, targeting the central government over the issue of “vote chori” (vote theft), as part of the Congress' 'Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod,' nationwide campaign.

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Delhi suspends physical classes for Nursery to Class V amid severe air pollution

15 Dec 2025 | 8:50 PM

New Delhi, December 15 (UNI) In view of the prevailing severe air pollution and persistently high Air Quality Index (AQI) levels, the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi has decided to discontinue physical classes for students from Nursery to Class V with immediate effect and until further orders.
According to directions issued by the Directorate of Education, all government, government-aided and unaided private recognised schools in Delhi will conduct classes for students from Nursery to Class V exclusively in online mode during this period.

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SPARSH onboards 31.69 lakh Defence pensioners across India, Nepal

15 Dec 2025 | 8:38 PM

New Delhi, Dec 15 (UNI) The System for Pension Administration–Raksha (SPARSH), the government’s flagship Digital India initiative for defence pensions, has onboarded 31.69 lakh defence pensioners across India and Nepal, emerging as the country’s largest end-to-end digital pension platform.

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AAP accuses Centre of avoiding parliamentary discussion on key issues

15 Dec 2025 | 8:36 PM

New Delhi, DEC 15 (UNI): Senior Aam Aadmi Party leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh on Monday criticized the Centre for allegedly not allowing parliamentary discussion on pressing national issues, including severe air pollution in the national capital.

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Court denies bail to ex-Andaman MP, others in Rs 500 crore fraud case

15 Dec 2025 | 8:29 PM

NEW DELHI, DEC 15: A special PMLA court in Port Blair has dismissed the bail applications of Kuldeep Rai Sharma, former MP of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands; K Murugan, Managing Director of ANSCBL; K Kalaivanan, loan officer of ANSCBL; and Sanjay Lal, an associate of Kuldeep Rai Sharma, in connection with a PMLA case.

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ED attaches properties worth Rs 5.41 Cr in Punjab in 'Dunky' illegal immigration case

15 Dec 2025 | 8:17 PM

New Delhi (December 15, UNI): The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Jalandhar Zonal Office, stated on Monday that it has attached movable and immovable properties worth Rs 5.41 crore, derived from or equivalent to the proceeds of crime generated by agents Shubham Sharma, Jagjit Singh, and Surmukh Singh, who were involved in illegally sending people to the USA via the 'dunky' route.

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Noida, Ghaziabad pollution action plans under scrutiny

15 Dec 2025 | 8:04 PM

New Delhi, 15 Dec (UNI): Air quality in the national capital region, including Noida and Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh, has deteriorated sharply over the past two days. .

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Nitin Nabin's appointment as BJP Prez will infuse new energy into organisation: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta

15 Dec 2025 | 7:54 PM

New Delhi, Dec 15 (UNI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday said that the appointment of BJP leader Nitin Nabin as the party’s National Working President will infuse new energy into the organisation and further strengthen its structure across the country. The Chief Minister, along with senior party leaders, welcomed Nabin on his first visit to Delhi after assuming the national responsibility.

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NIA charge sheets LeT/TRF, 6 others in Pahalgam terror attack

15 Dec 2025 | 7:50 PM

Jammu, Dec 15 (UNI) The National Investigation Agency on Monday charge-sheeted seven accused in the Pahalgam terror attack case, including the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT)/The Resistance Front (TRF) terrorist organisation.

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Army showcases drone carrying explosives targeting Adampur air base

15 Dec 2025 | 7:42 PM

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New Delhi, Dec 15 (UNI): In a powerful reminder of India’s air defence preparedness, the army on Monday put on public display a Turkish-origin drone used by Pakistani forces to target Jalandhar during Operation Sindoor, after it was shot down by Indian defences.

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SC directs Tamil Nadu govt to hold talks with Centre on establishment of Navodaya Vidyalayas

15 Dec 2025 | 7:32 PM

New Delhi, Dec 15 (UNI) The Supreme Court today directed the Tamil Nadu Government to hold direct consultations with the union Government on the issue of establishing Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) in the State and to submit a report before the Court.

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SC seeks response on plea against changed darshan timings at Bankey Bihari temple

15 Dec 2025 | 7:24 PM

New Delhi, Dec 15 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Monday sought responses from the State of Uttar Pradesh and the Court-constituted High-Powered Committee on a plea challenging the change in darshan timings and the discontinuation of Dehri Pooja at the Bankey Bihari Ji Maharaj Temple in Mathura.

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CPI(M) slams govt's move to replace MGNREGA, calls for withdrawal of VB-GRAMG bill

15 Dec 2025 | 7:22 PM

New Delhi, Dec 15 (UNI) The Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Monday strongly opposed the union government's move to introduce the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025, terming it an attempt to undermine the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).

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