States

CPI(M) leader MM Mani sparks outrage for insulting voters after LDF setback

13 Dec 2025 | 3:19 PM

Idukki (Kerala), Dec 13 (UNI) Senior CPI(M) leader and former Kerala minister M.M. Mani has triggered widespread criticism after making disparaging remarks about voters in the wake of the Left Democratic Front’s (LDF) poor performance in the 2025 local body elections in the State.

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Dy CM Ajit Pawar criticizes revenue officials over faulty land registrations

13 Dec 2025 | 3:14 PM

Nagpur, Dec 13 (UNI) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Saturday stated that officials responsible for registering property documents should have rejected agreements that were not legally valid and clearly informed the parties involved about such restrictions.

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Congress-led UDF captures power in Thrissur Corporation

13 Dec 2025 | 3:10 PM

Thrissur, Dec 13 (UNI) After a decade, the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) has wrested control of the Thrissur Corporation from the Left Democratic Front (LDF), winning 33 out of the total 56 seats.

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Kelly Fyffe-Marshall calls 'When Morning Comes' a Love Letter to Jamaica

13 Dec 2025 | 3:06 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 13 (UNI) Canadian filmmaker Kelly Fyffe-Marshall, recipient of the Spirit of Cinema Award at the 30th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK), says her film When Morning Comes is a deeply personal love letter to Jamaica and its people, and the work closest to her heart.

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Political blame game erupts over chaos during Lionel Messi’s Kolkata visit

13 Dec 2025 | 3:01 PM

Kolkata, Dec 13 (UNI) The chaos that marked football icon Lionel Messi’s visit to Kolkata has now escalated into a full-blown political confrontation, with opposition parties squarely blaming the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the state administration for what they describe as an embarrassment for Bengal on an international stage.

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Ajit Pawar steps in to defuse tension between Mahayuti allies in Raigad

13 Dec 2025 | 3:00 PM

Nagpur, Dec 13 (UNI) To ease growing tension between Mahayuti alliance partners— the Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) and the Nationalist Congress Party (Ajit Pawar faction), particularly in Raigad district—Deputy Chief Minister and NCP leader Ajit Pawar has stepped in to mediate.

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Statewide special drive intensifies ‘Chitta-Free Himachal’ Campaign

13 Dec 2025 | 2:54 PM

Shimla, Dec 13 (UNI) On the directions of Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, Himachal Pradesh Police carried out a special and intensive State-level operation on Friday, as part of the State-wide Anti-Chitta movement launched on November 15, 2025, to strengthen the campaign for a “Chitta-Free Himachal.”.

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Ajit Pawar shifts blame to officials in Mundhwa land deal row; denies allegations of protecting son

13 Dec 2025 | 2:54 PM

Pune, Dec 13 (UNI) Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has stated that government officials were expected to verify documents during the Mundhwa land transaction and take appropriate action after noticing discrepancies.

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Growing trend of senior IAS officers opting for VRS in UP raises concerns in administrative circles

13 Dec 2025 | 2:51 PM

Lucknow, Dec 13 (UNI) The trend of senior IAS officers from the Uttar Pradesh cadre opting for voluntary retirement (VRS) and resignation shows no signs of abating.
In recent years, nearly a dozen IAS officers have left the service, and this number is expected to increase in the coming months. However, the state government has not yet issued its response to the development.

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Union Minister Pankaj Chaudhary to be new UP BJP president

13 Dec 2025 | 2:43 PM

Lucknow, Dec 13 (UNI) union Minister Pankaj Choudhury will be the new Uttar Pradesh BJP president.

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Teacher MLAs stage protest at Nagpur legislature demanding "Old Pension Scheme"

13 Dec 2025 | 2:36 PM

Nagpur, Dec 13 (UNI) Teacher Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) staged a protest at the Vidhan Bhavan premises here on Saturday during the winter session of the Maharashtra Legislature, demanding the implementation of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) and resolution of long-pending issues related to aided educational institutions.

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Messi’s Kolkata visit turns chaotic amid major security lapses

13 Dec 2025 | 2:33 PM

Kolkata, Dec 13 (UNI) The G.O.A.T India Tour, tagged as the biggest sports spectacle of the year, descended into chaos at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium during Lionel Messi’s highly anticipated visit, leaving fans frustrated and security officials scrambling to restore order.

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Karamtoli-Science city flyover set to ease traffic congestion in Ranchi

13 Dec 2025 | 2:31 PM

Ranchi , Dec 13 (UNI) Ranchi is set to witness a major boost in urban traffic management with the proposed construction of a 3.216-kilometre-long flyover from Karamtoli to Science City (Chiraundi), a project being planned by the Road Construction Department.

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Sadar Hospital Ranchi honoured for excellent work

13 Dec 2025 | 2:27 PM

Ranchi, Dec 13 (UNI) Sadar Hospital, Ranchi, has achieved three milestones and earned state-level recognition for its outstanding performance in healthcare services.

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Three killed, four injured in dumper-auto collision in UP's Unnao

13 Dec 2025 | 2:26 PM

Unnao (UP), Dec 13 (UNI) Three people were killed when a high-speed dumper collided head-on with an auto-rickshaw near a petrol filling station in Makur village under the Ajgain police station area on Saturday morning, police said.

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