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In a first, Prayagraj's Magh Mela unveils official logo

Prayagraj, Dec 11(UNI) After the grand and divine success of Prayagraj Mahakumbh 2025, the Uttar Pradesh government is now preparing to give Magh Mela 2026 an unprecedented and elevated form. As part of these efforts, a logo capturing the essence of Magh Mela has been unveiled at the Chief Minister’s level.

#In a first # Prayagraj's Magh Mela unveils official logo

BJP’s Anurag Thakur flags alleged vape use by TMC MP in Lok Sabha

New Delhi, Dec 11 (UNI) Accusing a Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP of smoking e-cigarette (vape) in the Lok Sabha, Bharatiya Janata Party MP Anurag Thakur raised the issued during the question hour on Thursday. Thakur, however, refrained from naming the MP from West Bengal’s ruling party.

#BJP’s Anurag Thakur flags alleged vape use by TMC MP in Lok Sabha

Surya slams DMK impeachment move against Judge

Bengaluru, Dec 11 (UNI) BJP MP Tejasvi Surya on Thursday made a fervent speech in the Lok Sabha, accusing the DMK of “unconstitutional weaponization” of the impeachment process after the party moved a motion against Justice Swaminathan of the Madras High Court.

#Surya slams DMK impeachment move against Judge

J&K CM for speedy execution of works, agility in revenue realisation

Jammu, Dec 11 (UNI) Urging the departments to sustain the momentum throughout the remaining months of the year, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today called for “stepping up revenues across all streams and exercising strict control over avoidable expenditure".

#J&K CM for speedy execution of works # agility in revenue realisation

Sagnik & Sayantan win Mall of Millenium Match Point Pairs Title in National Bridge

Kolkata, Dec 11 (UNI) Duo Sayantan Kushari and Sagnik Roy claimed the title and Joyrup Mullick and Pranab Roy remained satisfied with the runners up trophy in the Mall of the Millenium Match Point Pairs Category (Ranking Event) at the National Winter Bridge championship, which concluded at Biswa Bangla Convention Centre in New Town on .

#Sagnik & Sayantan win Mall of Millenium Match Point Pairs Title in National Bridge

Major protest march planned in Nagpur for old pension scheme

Nagpur, Dec 11 (UNI) A huge protest march is set to take place in Nagpur on Friday demanding the restoration of the old pension scheme for government employees.

#Major protest march planned in Nagpur for old pension scheme

Jobs and employment not part of BJP's agenda: Akhilesh Yadav

Lucknow, Dec 11 (UNI) Samajwadi Party (SP) National President Akhilesh Yadav has accused the BJP government of playing with the future of the youth, stating that jobs and employment are not even on the BJP''s agenda.

#Jobs and employment not part of BJP's agenda: Akhilesh Yadav

PGTI launches India's first professional Golf League from Feb 21 to Mar 6, 2026

New Delhi, Dec 11 (UNI) Indian golf is set to witness a transformational landmark as the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) on Thursday announced the launch of ‘72 The League’, the country’s first exclusive National Professional Golf League.

#PGTI launches India's first professional Golf League from Feb 21 to Mar 6 # 2026

Former Australia captain Tim Paine wary of England's aggressive intent

Adelaide, Dec 11 (UNI) Australia hold a commanding 2-0 lead heading into the third Ashes Test starting on December 17, following convincing wins in Perth and Brisbane.
England’s aggressive “Bazball” method has faltered under Australian conditions with the visitors’ approach falling flat against an Australian lineup that was missing multiple key players like Pat Cummins, who makes a return in the third Test, Josh Hazlewood, who''s ruled out of the series and Nathan Lyon.

#Former Australia captain Tim Paine wary of England's aggressive intent

AP: YSRCP flags serious concerns over electoral irregularities in Rajya Sabha

Vijayawada/New Delhi, Dec 11 (UNI) YSRCP MP YV Subba Reddy raised major concerns in the Rajya Sabha over electoral reforms and the functioning of the Election Commission.

#AP: YSRCP flags serious concerns over electoral irregularities in Rajya Sabha

Police conduct searches in Sopore in connection with UAPA case against banned Tehreek-e-Hurriyat

Srinagar, Dec 11 (UNI) Police in Jammu and Kashmir’s Sopore sub district on Thursday conducted searches in Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act case against banned Tehreek-e-Hurriyat. which was founded by separatist leader Syed Ali Geelani in 2004.

#Police conduct searches in Sopore in connection with UAPA case against banned Tehreek-e-Hurriyat

US Fed cuts rates again; markets turn optimistic

New Delhi, Dec 11 (UNI) The US Federal Reserve has reduced interest rates for the third time in a row, cutting the rate by 25 basis points.

#US Fed cuts rates again; markets turn optimistic

AP: Rapido management condemns rape incident, assures help to victim

Tirupati, Dec 11 (UNI) The Rapido management expressed regret at the alleged rape of a minor girl by a Rapido auto rickshaw driver.

#AP: Rapido management condemns rape incident # assures help to victim

4 vehicles gutted in major fire at SPR Hills ground in Rahamatnagar

Hyderabad, Dec 11 (UNI) A major fire broke out on Thursday at the SPR Hills Ground in Rahamatnagar of Jubilee Hills constituency, triggering panic as flames quickly spread to several parked vehicles.

#4 vehicles gutted in major fire at SPR Hills ground in Rahamatnagar

Netherlands & Argentina to meet again in final of FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup

Santiago (Chile), Dec 11 (UNI) In the classification pathway, Austria defeated Namibia and Malaysia advanced from the shoot-out against Zimbabwe to secure the play-off for 21st place.

#Netherlands & Argentina to meet again in final of FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup

Yamaha leads eco-revival with restoration of abandoned Vadagal lake in Sriperumbudur

Chennai, Dec 11 (UNI) As part of its commitment towards Environmental Sustainability,
auto major India Yamaha Motor (IYM) Pvt.Ltd. today announced the complete restoration
of the abanadoned Vadagal Lake at Sriperumbudur in Kancheepuram district of Tamil
Nadu and handed it over to the local administration.

#Yamaha leads eco-revival with restoration of abandoned Vadagal lake in Sriperumbudur

Nana Patole slams Maha Govt after HC flags Pune land deal

Nagpur, Dec 11 (UNI) Senior Congress leader Nana Patole on Thursday alleged that the Maharashtra government has repeatedly shielded individuals involved in corruption, including Parth Pawar, the son of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.

#Nana Patole slams Maha Govt after HC flags Pune land deal

Leopards seen on Ashti road, causing alarm among locals, villagers urge forest department for immediate intervention and caution

Beed(Maharashtra), Dec 11 (UNI) Panic has gripped villagers and travellers in Beed district after three leopards were sighted roaming on the Doithan-Ashti road late on Tuesday night. A traveller passing through the area recorded a video of the leopards near a bridge close to Kinhi village, and the footage has since gone viral on social media, intensifying fear among local residents.

#Leopards seen on Ashti road # causing alarm among locals # villagers urge forest department for immediate intervention and caution

At UN, India calls for a practical engagement with Afghan Taliban

Dhairya Maheshwari
United Nations, Dec 11 (UNI/Sputnik) "Coordinated regional and international cooperation on key issues concerning Afghanistan is paramount as is strongly engaging relevant parties for promoting peace, stability and development in the country," Indian Permanent Representative (PR) has told a UNSC briefing. Ambassador P Harish, India''s Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN), has called for "practical engagement" with the Taliban, while backing a "coherent policy" of engagement that incentivises positive actions.

#At UN # India calls for a practical engagement with Afghan Taliban

Russia insists on package of agreements on sustainable peace in Ukraine: FM Lavrov

Moscow, Dec 11(UNI/Sputnik) Russia is pressing for a comprehensive package of agreements to secure a lasting, sustainable peace in Ukraine, complete with security guarantees for all sides, Lavrov said. "We insist that a package of agreements be reached on a lasting, sustainable, long-term peace with security guarantees for all the countries involved. And our talks with US President [Donald Trump] and his team are devoted to this very thing, the search for long-term regulation to eliminate the root causes of this crisis," Lavrov said at an embassy round table on the settlement of the situation .

#Russia insists on package of agreements on sustainable peace in Ukraine: FM Lavrov

Trade barriers and climate adaptation take centre stage in India’s Post-COP30 dialogue

Muskan Bhatia,
New Delhi, 11 Dec (UNI) Climate talks usually crawl along, but every now and then a bit of quiet shoulder-nudging can jolt the global conversation. That was the mood at a Post-COP dialogue in Delhi on Wednesday, where Indian officials and climate experts said years of low-key diplomacy have finally pushed the world to acknowledge an issue India has been warning about for nearly a decade: climate policies being used as unfair trade barriers.

#Trade barriers and climate adaptation take centre stage in India’s Post-COP30 dialogue

Cooch Behar Trophy 2025-26: Meghalaya seal 109-run victory over Nagaland

Shillong, Dec 11 (UNI) Meghalaya required around 90 minutes to remove the remaining four Nagaland batters and win their U-19 men''s Cooch Behar Trophy 2025-26 plate group match by a convincing 109 runs on the morning of the fourth and final day at the MCA Ground here.

#Cooch Behar Trophy 2025-26: Meghalaya seal 109-run victory over Nagaland

Telangana should lead in numismatics & heritage studies: Dy CM Bhatti

Hyderabad, Dec 11 (UNI) Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu on Thursday said Telangana should emerge as a national leader in numismatics and heritage studies, noting that South India’s coinage tradition is among the richest in the world.

#Telangana should lead in numismatics & heritage studies: Dy CM Bhatti

Woman allegedly raped after being intoxicated in Mumbai's Agripada area

Mumbai, Dec 11( UNI) A 29-year-old woman was allegedly raped after being intoxicated in Mumbai''s Agripada area official said here on Thursday.

#Woman allegedly raped after being intoxicated in Mumbai's Agripada area

Dr Agarwals Eye hospitals launches centre in Mauritius

Chennai, Dec 11 (UNI) India’s Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital, one of India’s prominent eye-care groups today said it has expanded its international presence with the launch of a Specialised Corneal Transplant and Pinhole Pupilloplasty Centre at Ebene, Mauritius.
Inaugurated by Dharambeer Gokhool G.C.S.K., President of the Republic of Mauritius, the facility marks an important step in strengthening India–Mauritius healthcare collaboration and improving access to advanced corneal care in the region.

#Dr Agarwals Eye hospitals launches centre in Mauritius


Fragsook’s Rise in India’s E-Commerce Sector: Why Millions of Online Shoppers Are Turning to Fragsook for Trust-Centric, ‘Only Original’ Digital Commerce

New Delhi [India], December 9: Fragsook E-Retail Private Limited is rapidly emerging as one of India’s most trusted and fastest-growing e-commerce platforms, built on the foundation of authenticity, transparency, and customer-first online retailing.

CM Vijayan says Sabarimala Gold theft issue won't impact elections; Opposition parties disagree

Kannur, Dec 11 (UNI) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has said that the people of Kerala support the Left Democratic Front (LDF) and that he expects a "historical victory" in the local body elections.
Speaking to reporters after casting his vote along with his family members at Cherikkal Junior Basic LP School in Pinarayi Grama Panchayat, Vijayan said, "Even places considered strongholds of the United Democratic Front (UDF) are now accepting the LDF due to the development projects implemented by the government.

#CM Vijayan says Sabarimala Gold theft issue won't impact elections; Opposition parties disagree

Congress MP Manickam Tagore raises alarm over Delhi-NCR air pollution crisis

New Delhi, Dec 11 (UNI) Congress MP Manickam Tagore Thursday raised a red flag in the Lok Sabha over the alarming air pollution levels in Delhi-NCR, accusing the government of failing to take decisive action to address the crisis.

#Congress MP Manickam Tagore raises alarm over Delhi-NCR air pollution crisis

Madrid slip again as Manchester City win raises Alonso doubts

Madrid, Dec 11 (UNI) Real Madrid''s problems deepened after a 2-1 defeat at home to Manchester City, which also leaves coach Xabi Alonso''s future very much on the line.

#Madrid slip again as Manchester City win raises Alonso doubts

Raids in Hazaribag linked to terror suspect Shahnawaz Alam network

Hazaribag (Jharkhand), Dec 11 (UNI) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday morning carried out another round of raids in Hazaribag, stepping up its investigation into suspected terror operative Shahnawaz Alam’s alleged network.

#Raids in Hazaribag linked to terror suspect Shahnawaz Alam network

Nagpur sees sharp dip to 8.1 degree Celsius as cold wave grips region

Nagpur, Dec 11 (UNI) A biting cold wave continued to sweep across Nagpur and several parts of Vidarbha, according to the Meteorological Department.

#Nagpur sees sharp dip to 8.1 degree Celsius as cold wave grips region

The Growing Demand for Instagram Story Viewer Tools

 Instagram has changed the way people share moments, with Stories becoming a highly engaging format for both personal and professional use.

Translate Any Audio Into 20+ Languages in Minutes Using AIDubbing AI Audio Translator.

 Translating audio into a new language was once a tedious and costly procedure.

Goa fire tragedy: Absconding Luthra brothers detained in Phuket

New Delhi, Dec 11 (UNI): In a significant development in the investigation of the Goa nightclub fire that killed 25 people, the absconding owners of ‘Birch by Romeo Lane,’ Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra, have been detained in Phuket, Thailand, police sources said.

#Goa fire tragedy: Absconding Luthra brothers detained in Phuket

Kritika Kamra makes relationship with Gaurav Kapur Instagram official

New Delhi, Dec 11 (UNI) Actress Kritika Kamra has officially confirmed her relationship with cricket host and content creator Gaurav Kapur, sharing a warm set of breakfast-date photos on Instagram.

#Kritika Kamra makes relationship with Gaurav Kapur Instagram official

AAI undertakes measures to assist stranded passengers at Agartala airport

Agartala, Dec 11 (UNI) The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has undertaken various measures to alleviate the challenges faced by stranded passengers at Maharaja Bir Bikram (MBB) Airport in Agartala due to operational disruptions by IndiGo Airlines.

#AAI undertakes measures to assist stranded passengers at Agartala airport

Luthra Brothers detained in Phuket in connection with Goa fire tragedy: Police sources

New Delhi, Dec 11 (UNI) The Luthra brothers, who reportedly fled to Phuket, have been detained by authorities, police sources said in connection with the Goa fire tragedy. UNI AAB.

#Luthra Brothers detained in Phuket in connection with Goa fire tragedy: Police sources

US engagement with Pak's military poses major challenge for India: Dhruva Jaishankar

Washington, Dec 12 (UNI) The United States’ renewed engagement with Pakistan’s military leadership has emerged emerging as a major strategic concern for India, Executive Director of the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) America, Dhruva Jaishankar, told US lawmakers.

#US engagement with Pak's military poses major challenge for India: Dhruva Jaishankar

Poster for Zendaya, Pattinson’s 'The Drama' sparks engagement-style buzz

Los Angeles, Dec 11 (UNI) In a playful twist that briefly fooled fans, the makers of ‘The Drama,’ the upcoming film starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, unveiled its poster in a way that resembled an engagement announcement.

#Poster for Zendaya # Pattinson’s 'The Drama' sparks engagement-style buzz

Govt rolls out various measures to prevent crimes against women & children

New Delhi, Dec10 (UNI) The union Government gives utmost importance to preventing and controlling crimes against women and children, and had rolled out necessary intervention through a host of measures which include amendments in criminal laws, developing technological and infrastructural support, conducting training programmes for Police Personnel, financial assistance and issuing advisories to the state and the UTs.

#Govt rolls out various measures to prevent crimes against women & children

Meghalaya: Villagers, JNC protest against transfer of community land to cement company

Khliehriat, Dec 10 (UNI) Hundreds of residents from Daištong village and neighbouring areas on Wednesday staged a protest outside the Deputy Commissioner’s office here in Meghalaya’s East Jaiñtia Hills district of Meghalaya, opposing the alleged transfer of community land to a private-run Shree Cement Integrated Cement Plant.

#Meghalaya: Villagers # JNC protest against transfer of community land to cement company

Solis showcases latest inventory of next-gen tractors at Pune’s 2025 Kisan Agri Show

Pune Dec 10 (UNI) Solis, the flagship brand of International Tractors Limited (ITL), has showcased an innovative and extensive lineup of some of the most powerful multispeed tractors at the Kisan Agri Show 2025 at Pune, Maharashtra.

#Solis showcases latest inventory of next-gen tractors at Pune’s 2025 Kisan Agri Show

Villagers, JNC protest against transfer of community land to cement company

Khliehriat, Dec 10 (UNI) Hundreds of residents from Daištong village and neighbouring areas today staged a protest outside the Deputy Commissioner’s office here in East Jaiñtia Hills district of Meghalaya, opposing the alleged transfer of community land to a private-run Shree Cement Integrated Cement Plant.

#Villagers # JNC protest against transfer of community land to cement company

BioAgri 2025 begins in Hyderabad, experts warn of rising pesticide-residue crisis in basmati exports

Hyderabad, Dec 10 (UNI) BioAgri 2025, India’s largest conference on sustainable biological agriculture, began on Wednesday at Ramoji Film City with scientists and industry leaders raising alarm over the growing pesticide-residue crisis threatening India’s Rs 50,000-crore basmati export market.

#BioAgri 2025 begins in Hyderabad # experts warn of rising pesticide-residue crisis in basmati exports

BJP using 'Vande Mataram' national heritage for its own political interests: Akhilesh Yadav

Noida, Dec 10(UNI) Samajwadi Party National President Akhilesh Yadav has accused the BJP of using ''Vande Mataram'' national heritage for its own political interests.
He also charged the BJP of dividing society in the name of nationalism while alleging that the BJP in reality is an anti-national party. He said that the BJP creates controversies and pits people against each other.

#BJP using 'Vande Mataram' national heritage for its own political interests: Akhilesh Yadav

Invest UP strengthens strategic engagements in Japan, positions UP as Global Investment Hub

Lucknow, Dec 10 (UNI) In a major step toward expanding international partnerships, an advance delegation from Invest UP, led by Additional Chief Executive Officer Shashank Chaudhary, held high-level meetings in Japan with leading Japanese corporations, such as Renesas Electronics, Marubeni Corporation, Suzuki Motor Corporation, Shimizu Corporation, and the Yamanashi Prefectural Government. .

#Invest UP strengthens strategic engagements in Japan # positions UP as Global Investment Hub

Maharashtra moves to scrap ‘sanad’ requirement for non-agricultural land use

Nagpur, Dec 10 (UNI) The Maharashtra government today introduced a legislation to eliminate the need for a ''sanad'', the certificate issued after obtaining non-agricultural (NA) permission, aiming to streamline land-use procedures under the state’s revenue framework.

#Maharashtra moves to scrap ‘sanad’ requirement for non-agricultural land use

UoH hosts distinguished lecture on cancer prevention, healthy aging by MD Anderson Expert

Hyderabad, Dec 10 (UNI) The University of Hyderabad (UoH) on Wednesday hosted a distinguished lecture by Prof Raghu Kalluri, Chairman of Cancer Biology at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Centre, under its Institute of Eminence (IoE) initiative.

#UoH hosts distinguished lecture on cancer prevention # healthy aging by MD Anderson Expert

Tennis Premier League: Delhi Aces beat Chennai Smashers

Ahmedabad, Dec 10 (UNI) Day two of the Tennis Premier League (TPL) Season 7 witnessed fiercely contested matches at the Gujarat University Tennis Stadium, with GS Delhi Aces and SG Pipers Bengaluru claiming contrasting results in closely fought ties.

#Tennis Premier League: Delhi Aces beat Chennai Smashers

AP: Ex-CM Jagan Reddy to submit 1 crore signatures against privatisation policy to Governor on Dec 18

Vizianagaram, Dec 10 (UNI) YSRCP leader of Opposition in the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council, Botcha Satyanarayana, announced that former Chief Minister and YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy will meet Governor S Abdul Nazeer on December 18 to submit one crore signatures opposing the privatisation of newly established government medical colleges in Andhra Pradesh.

#AP: Ex-CM Jagan Reddy to submit 1 crore signatures against privatisation policy to Governor on Dec 18

National Coaching Camp for Kurash in SAI Gandhinagar boosting preparations for Asian Games 2026

New Delhi, Dec 10(UNI) India’s Kurash contingent is receiving a significant push on the road to the 2026 Asian Games via the ongoing 25-day Senior National Coaching Camp at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Regional Centre in Gandhinagar. The 25-day camp, which started on November 21, has been sanctioned under SAI’s Target Asian Games Group (TAGG) scheme.

#National Coaching Camp for Kurash in SAI Gandhinagar boosting preparations for Asian Games 2026

UP achieves new milestone in Energy Sector: Third Unit of Tehri pumped storage plant commissioned

Lucknow, Dec 10(UNI) Uttar Pradesh received another major boost in the field of power generation on Wednesday when the third unit of the Tehri Pumped Storage Plant (PSP), the country''s first variable-speed pumped storage project, officially commenced commercial operations.
The virtual inauguration was jointly performed by union Minister of Power and Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal Khattar, and Uttar Pradesh Energy Minister, A.K. Sharma.

#UP achieves new milestone in Energy Sector: Third Unit of Tehri pumped storage plant commissioned

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Court Sentences Accused son to Life Imprisonment

Ch. Sambhajinagar, Dec 10 (UNI) Setting a judicial precedent, a local court has sentenced a Professor''s son to life imprisonment for the murder of his father even though he was a minor when he committed the crime.The court ruled that the brutality and premeditation involved justified trying him as an adult.

#Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Court Sentences Accused son to Life Imprisonment

Goa nightclub tragedy: Passports of Luthra brothers who fled to Phuket may be revoked

New Delhi, Dec 10 (UNI) The Ministry of External Affairs is examining a request to revoke the passports of Gaurav Luthra and Saurabh Luthra, the two Delhi-based brothers and entrepreneurs who fled to Phuket, Thailand, after a massive fire at their Goa nightclub ‘Birch by Romeo Lane’ on December 6 killed 25 people.

#Goa nightclub tragedy: Passports of Luthra brothers who fled to Phuket may be revoked

Tata, Intel sign MoU to explore chip manufacturing & packaging in India

Mumbai, Dec 10 (UNI) The Tata Group has officially issued a statement that Tata Electronics has signed an MoU with Intel Corporation to explore strategic collaboration in semiconductor manufacturing, advanced semiconductor packaging and AI-enabled computer solutions in India.

#Tata # Intel sign MoU to explore chip manufacturing & packaging in India

Uttarakhand government allows resort construction on agricultural land \\

Dehradun, Dec 10 (UNI) The Uttarakhand government on Wednesday allowed construction of resorts on agricultural land to give a fillip to tourism in the mountainous state.

#Uttarakhand government allows resort construction on agricultural land \\

Raghavendra Swamy Matha Pontiff offers prayers in Tirumala

Tirumala, Dec 10 (UNI) Subudhendra Teertha Swamiji of Raghavendra Matha, Mantralaya, offered prayers to Lord Venkateswara inside Sri Vari Temple, here on Wednesday morning.

#Raghavendra Swamy Matha Pontiff offers prayers in Tirumala

India stages spirited comeback, secures Bronze in Jr World Cup Hockey

Chennau, Dec 10 (UNI) Trailing by two goals, hosts India scripted history securing the first ever Bronze medal in the Men''s Junior World Cup with a 4-2 win over Argentina in the play off match for the third and fourth place here this evening.

#India stages spirited comeback # secures Bronze in Jr World Cup Hockey

Forest officials to receive modern management training from IIM Nagpur

Nagpur, Dec 10 (UNI) The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Nagpur today signed an agreement with the Chandrapur Forest Academy of Administration, Development and Management to train forest officers and government personnel in modern management practices, according to a press release.

#Forest officials to receive modern management training from IIM Nagpur

AP: CPI workers stage dharna over urea shortage at Pithapuram

Kakinada, Dec 10 (UNI) Farmers owing allegiance to the CPI staged dharna in front of the agricultural assistant director’s office at Pithapuram near here on Wednesday. They raised slogans demanding urea supply and implementation of Annadatha Sukhibhava scheme to the tenant farmers also.
They also demanded payment of input subsidy to the farmers and tenant farmers for the crop loss sustained in the recent cyclone and floods.

#AP: CPI workers stage dharna over urea shortage at Pithapuram

Nitish Kumar orders speedy execution of projects announced during Pragati Yatra

Patna, Dec 10 (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today held a high-level meeting to review the development projects announced during the Pragati Yatra and directed officials to ensure their timely completion.

#Nitish Kumar orders speedy execution of projects announced during Pragati Yatra

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

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.

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

Student found hanging in lodge in Hazaribagh

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.

#Student found hanging in lodge in Hazaribagh

Pro Wrestling League all set to make a return in January 2026

New Delhi, Dec 10(UNI) After a long gap of seven years, the franchise-based Pro Wrestling League is all set to be restarted in January 202.

#Pro Wrestling League all set to make a return in January 2026

Arunachal: Army flags off National Integration Tour for Tuting students

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.

#Arunachal: Army flags off National Integration Tour for Tuting students

Deepavali's inclusion in UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list a matter of pride: Yogi

Lucknow, Dec 10 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has hailed the inclusion of Deepavali in UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list as a moment of immense pride.

#Deepavali's inclusion in UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list a matter of pride: Yogi

Protect linguistic heritage to strengthen national unity: Annpurna Devi

New Delhi, December 10 (UNI) union Minister for Women and Child Development Annpurna Devi on Wednesday underscored the need to preserve and promote India’s linguistic diversity, describing it as a vital pillar of the nation’s cultural identity and unity. She said linguistic heritage is not merely a cultural asset but a binding force that strengthens India’s civilisational continuity..

#Protect linguistic heritage to strengthen national unity: Annpurna Devi

Shooting League of India to Kick Off on February 16, 2026

New Delhi, Dec 10(UNI) The much-anticipated Shooting League of India (SLI) is set to be held from February 16 to 26, 2026. Today’s announcement follows the earlier confirmation that the inaugural SLI has been moved to early 2026. The final dates now align to the ISSF’s published 2026 calendar to avoid clashes with major international competitions.

#Shooting League of India to Kick Off on February 16 # 2026

World Pickleball League: Entrepreneur Siddharth Shankar acquires Jaipur Djinns as 7th WPBL franchise

Mumbai, Dec 10(UNI) Billionaire investor and entrepreneur Siddharth Shankar, Chairman of UK-based Tails Trading and Global COO at Komerz Ltd, has announced his investment in the World Pickleball League (WPBL) through the acquisition of the newly-introduced Jaipur Djinns franchise on Wednesday.

#World Pickleball League: Entrepreneur Siddharth Shankar acquires Jaipur Djinns as 7th WPBL franchise

Preparations for Magh Mela-2026 in their final stages in Prayagraj

Prayagraj, Dec 10 (UNI) After the successful organisation of Mahakumbh-2025, the Uttar Pradesh government is now rapidly moving towards giving Magh Mela-2026 an unprecedented, organised, and aesthetically pleasing form.

#Preparations for Magh Mela-2026 in their final stages in Prayagraj

J&K Police Attaches Drug Peddler’s Property Worth Rs 2 Crore in Srinagar SriJ&K Police Attaches Drug Peddler’s Property Worth Rs 2 Crore in Srinagar J&K Police attaches drug peddler’s property worth Rs 2 cr in Srinagar Sri

Srinagar, Dec 10 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday said it attached a three-storeyed residential house along with one kanal of land, valued at approximately Rs 2 crore, under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.

#J&K Police Attaches Drug Peddler’s Property Worth Rs 2 Crore in Srinagar SriJ&K Police Attaches Drug Peddler’s Property Worth Rs 2 Crore in Srinagar J&K Police attaches drug peddler’s property worth Rs 2 cr in Srinagar Sri

Deepavali enters UNESCO cultural heritage list; PM says the 'soul of the civilisation' is recognised

New Delhi, Dec 10 (UNI): Sharing the excitement of the country-men in recognising Deepavali as Intangible Heritage of the World by the UNESCO, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the event marked the recognition of the soul of Indian civilisation.

#Deepavali enters UNESCO cultural heritage list; PM says the 'soul of the civilisation' is recognised

Armed Forces Flag Day observed in Manipur

Imphal, Dec 10 (UNI) The Armed Forces Flag Day 2025 was observed on Wednesday at the Conference Hall of Raj Bhavan, Imphal, where the Governor of Manipur, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, interacted with retired Army officers and personnel of the Armed Forces.
As part of the ceremony, Lieutenant General K. Himalay (Retd.) ceremonially pinned the Armed Forces Flag on the Governor, symbolising honour, respect, and gratitude to the nation’s soldiers for their courage and sacrifices.

#Armed Forces Flag Day observed in Manipur

‘56 Days’: First image released ahead of February 2026 Prime Video premiere

Los Angeles, Dec 10 (UNI) Prime Video has unveiled the first-look images and premiere date for the upcoming thriller series ‘56 Days’, adapted from Catherine Ryan Howard’s best-selling novel.

#‘56 Days’: First image released ahead of February 2026 Prime Video premiere

Dehi CM seeks trade & industry ‘bhagidari’ in checking city's negative image

New Delhi, Dec 10 (UNI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has urged the trade and industry in the National Capital Territory to participate actively with a spirit of ‘Meri Dilli Meri Jamindari’ ( My Delhi, My Responsibility) to do away with the negative image of the city.

#Dehi CM seeks trade & industry ‘bhagidari’ in checking city's negative image

IAF chronicles decisive air campaign of 1971, shares unseen images, strike details

Parwinder Sandhu
New Delhi, Dec 10 (UNI) Marking a moment of wartime history, the Indian Air Force on Wednesday shared a set of archival photographs on X, offering a rare glimpse into air operations conducted inside East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) during the 1971 Indo-Pak war.

#IAF chronicles decisive air campaign of 1971 # shares unseen images # strike details

Trump again claims brokered India-Pak peace, will call to end Thai-Cambodia clash

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday, said that he will soon make a call to end renewed hostilities on the Thai-Cambodia border, while citing his record at peace-making over the last ten months in which he included ending the India-Pakistan conflict in May as one of his major achievements.
Speaking at a rally in Pennsylvania, Trump highlighted what he described as his record of global peacemaking, declaring that "in ten months I ended eight wars", before citing conflicts between Kosovo and Serbia, Pakistan and India, and Israel and Iran.

#Trump again claims brokered India-Pak peace # will call to end Thai-Cambodia clash

EoW files chargesheet against 4 in land fraud case in Kashmir

Srinagar, Dec 10 (UNI) The Economic Offences Wing (EoW) of Crime Branch Kashmir filed a chargesheet before the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Srinagar, against four accused in a land fraud case involving forged land documents and cheating of buyers, officials said on Wednesday.

#EoW files chargesheet against 4 in land fraud case in Kashmir

Himachal HC seeks detailed conditions required for issuance of agriculturist certificate

Shimla, Dec 10 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh High Court has sought a comprehensive report from the state government on the procedure being followed for issuing agriculturist certificates, directing the authorities to clarify how they ascertain whether applicants are agriculturists in the true legal sense.

#Himachal HC seeks detailed conditions required for issuance of agriculturist certificate

CBI files chargesheet against 30 including 2 Chinese nationals in cyber fraud case

New Delhi, Dec 10 (UNI) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday said that it has filed a chargesheet in the HPZ Token Investment Fraud case, where Shigoo Technology Pvt. Ltd., an entity owned and controlled by a Chinese national, allegedly cheated the public during the Covid-19 lockdown.

#CBI files chargesheet against 30 including 2 Chinese nationals in cyber fraud case

FIBA, NBA target 2027 launch of new European club basketball league

Geneva, Dec 10 (UNI) FIBA secretary general Andreas Zagklis said on Tuesday the world basketball governing body is working with the NBA on plans to launch a new European club competition in 2027.

#FIBA # NBA target 2027 launch of new European club basketball league

Leopard enters house in Nagpur's Pardi area; 4 injured, rescue op underway

Nagpur, Dec 10 (UNI) A leopard entered a house in the Pardi area of eastern Nagpur on Wednesday, sparking panic among residents and prompting a swift rescue operation by the Forest Department’s Transit Treatment Centre, officials said.
Four people sustained injuries during the rescue attempt.

#Leopard enters house in Nagpur's Pardi area; 4 injured # rescue op underway

Barcelona, Liverpool, Atletico Madrid claim Champions League wins

Barcelona, Dec 10 (UNI) Two headers from Jules Kounde lifted Barcelona to a 2-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt, securing a vital Champions League victory at home.

#Barcelona # Liverpool # Atletico Madrid claim Champions League wins

Bayern rallies past Sporting to strengthen Champions League position

Berlin, Dec 10 (UNI) Bayern Munich came from behind to secure a 3-1 victory over Sporting CP in the UEFA Champions League, with teenage forward Lennart Karl at the heart of the recovery.

#Bayern rallies past Sporting to strengthen Champions League position

PM Modi pays homage on Swahid Diwas, reaffirms commitment to Assam movement ideals

New Delhi, Dec 10 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday paid rich tributes to the martyrs of the historic Assam Movement on the occasion of Swahid Diwas, reiterating the central government''s dedication to fulfilling the movement''s core objectives of strengthening Assamese culture and ensuring the state''s all-round progress.

#PM Modi pays homage on Swahid Diwas # reaffirms commitment to Assam movement ideals

‘Stories are screen-agnostic’: Kamal Haasan at ‘South Unbound’ event

Chennai, Dec 10 (UNI) Actor Kamal Haasan attended JioHotstar’s South Unbound event in Chennai, where he spotlighted the rising national and global influence of Southern Indian storytelling.

#‘Stories are screen-agnostic’: Kamal Haasan at ‘South Unbound’ event

US wages "psychological warfare" against Venezuela: FM

Caracas, Dec 10 (UNI) The US government is waging "psychological warfare" against Venezuela following the failure of its economic sanctions, Venezuelan Foreign Affairs Minister Yvan Gil said Tuesday.

#US wages "psychological warfare" against Venezuela: FM

Bollywood helps Somalia shake off ''Pirates of Indian Ocean'' tag
By Faizal Khan
Jeddah (Saudi Arabia), Dec 10 (UNI) A young former Somalian refugee has donned the filmmaker mantle to shake off the stereotype of sea pirates around his country, with a little help from Bollywood.
#Bollywood helps Somalia shake off ''Pirates of Indian Ocean'' tag

S. Korea reaffirms sovereignty over Dokdo against Japanese PM's claim

Seoul, Dec 10 (UNI) South Korea''s presidential office reaffirmed Tuesday that the country''s easternmost islets of Dokdo are unequivocally South Korean territory, rejecting Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi''s renewed claim over the islets in the East Sea, Yonhap news reported on Tuesday.

#S. Korea reaffirms sovereignty over Dokdo against Japanese PM's claim

Op Sagar Bandhu a testament to the deep emotional bonds between India–Sri Lanka: MEA

New Delhi, Dec 9 (UNI) Under ''Operation Sagar Bandhu'', which India launched on November 28 to provide humanitarian relief in Sri Lanka following the devastation wrought by Cyclone Ditwah, India has sent large quantities of humanitarian relief material, including medical assistance, and also helped rescue over 450 persons.

#Op Sagar Bandhu a testament to the deep emotional bonds between India–Sri Lanka: MEA

Opposition leaders stage protest on Vidhan Bhavan steps, demand complete loan waivers

Nagpur, Dec 9 (UNI) Opposition members staged a demonstration on the steps of the Vidhan Bhavan in Nagpur on Tuesday, the second day of the Maharashtra Assembly''s Winter session, demanding a complete loan waiver for farmers.
Prominent leaders from the Maha Vikas Aghadi, including Congress''s Vijay Wadettiwar, Shiv Sena''s Aditya Thackeray, and NCP''s Shashikant Shinde, spearheaded the protest, voicing their concerns with fervent slogans on the steps of the legislative building.

#Opposition leaders stage protest on Vidhan Bhavan steps # demand complete loan waivers

Breach of Privilege Motion filed against Suryakant More in Maharashtra Legislative Council

Nagpur, Dec 9 (UNI) A breach of privilege motion has been filed against Suryakant More in the Maharashtra Legislative Council for allegedly making derogatory remarks against the chairperson and members of the House.

#Breach of Privilege Motion filed against Suryakant More in Maharashtra Legislative Council

YSRCP condemns police brutality against peaceful student protesters

Vijayawada, Dec 9 (UNI) YSRCP Working President of the Party’s Student Wing A. Ravichandra, today condemned the police for behaving disrespectfully and manhandling student leaders who were holding peaceful protests.

#YSRCP condemns police brutality against peaceful student protesters

Brakes India and TBK sign business alliance agreement.

Pune Dec 9 (UNI) Brakes India Private Limited and TBK Co., Ltd. recently signed a capital and business alliance agreement.

#Brakes India and TBK sign business alliance agreement.

Major counter-terror measures, focused on intel enhancement, inter-agency coordination undertaken by Govt in last 2 years

New Delhi, Dec 9 (UNI) In the past two years, the government has undertaken various major counter-terrorism measures, focused on intelligence enhancement, inter-agency coordination, addressing emerging threats through online radicalization and encrypted digital platforms, along with strengthening of border security.

#Major counter-terror measures # focused on intel enhancement # inter-agency coordination undertaken by Govt in last 2 years

Costa Rica, Israel sign Free Trade Agreement: Foreign Trade Ministry

Costa Rica, Dec 9 (UNI/SPUTNIK) Costa Rica and Israel signed a free trade agreement, completing the negotiation process begun in March 2023, the Costa Rican Ministry of Foreign Trade said.

#Costa Rica # Israel sign Free Trade Agreement: Foreign Trade Ministry

Sujanpur Tira police register criminal case against stone crusher owned by Hamirpur MLA

Sujanpur Tira(HP), Dec 9 (UNI) The Sujanpur Tira police have registered a case under Sections 379, 420, 468, and 120-B of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) against Ashish Sharma, BJP MLA from Hamirpur.
The case pertains to alleged illegal activities at the Mahadev stone crusher, owned by the MLA.

#Sujanpur Tira police register criminal case against stone crusher owned by Hamirpur MLA

CBI files case against Anil Ambani-linked RCFL, books elder son Jai Anmol

Mumbai, Dec 9 (UNI) The CBI announced on Tuesday that it has registered a criminal case against the Anil Ambani-linked Reliance Commercial Finance Ltd (RCFL), its promoters, directors and unknown bank officials.

#CBI files case against Anil Ambani-linked RCFL # books elder son Jai Anmol

Maha Cabinet clears revised alignment for Nagpur-Chandrapur Expressway

Nagpur, Dec 9 (UNI) The Infrastructure Committee of the Maharashtra Cabinet has approved a new alignment for the Nagpur-Chandrapur high-speed expressway, following recommendations from the Centre’s Gati Shakti Portal.

#Maha Cabinet clears revised alignment for Nagpur-Chandrapur Expressway

Anish Giri returns to India as Alpine SG Pipers prepare for the Global Chess League

New Delhi, Dec 9(UNI) With the Global Chess League making its debut in India from December 13–24 at Mumbai’s iconic Royal Opera House, Alpine SG Pipers will head into Season 3 with an impressive lineup combining world-class experience and emerging talent. Amongst their key international players this season is 31-year-old Dutch Grandmaster Anish Giri, one of the most respected minds in chess, who is relishing the opportunity to play in the country of his heritage.

#Anish Giri returns to India as Alpine SG Pipers prepare for the Global Chess League

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan's sisters stage protest outside Adiala Jail after authorities deny them permission to visit

Rawalpindi, Dec 9 (UNI) Former Pakistani PM and founder of the country''s prominent political faction, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan again took centre-stage in the country''s ongoing political drama.

#Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan's sisters stage protest outside Adiala Jail after authorities deny them permission to visit

Pune-based woman attempts self-immolation at agitation site in Nagpur

Nagpur, Dec 9 (UNI) A major commotion was created in the Yashwant Stadium area in Nagpur , where a sit-in protest is underway, when a woman allegedly attempted to set herself on fire today.

#Pune-based woman attempts self-immolation at agitation site in Nagpur

Strict action against fake disability certificates: Minister Save

Nagpur, Dec 9 (UNI) Disability Welfare Minister Atul Save today said in the Maharashtra Assembly that the state government will take strict action against officers and employees who obtain government jobs using bogus disability certificates,
During the "question-answer hour" session in the lower house, Atul Save stated that the government has recently made it mandatory for all disabled government employees to submit their Unique Disability Identity (UDID) certificates.

#Strict action against fake disability certificates: Minister Save

Vishal Mishra releases first look of debut album 'Pagalpan' on his birthday

Mumbai, Dec 9 (UNI) Celebrated singer-composer Vishal Mishra commemorated his birthday with a special announcement, unveiling the first look of his debut full-length album ''Pagalpan''.

#Vishal Mishra releases first look of debut album 'Pagalpan' on his birthday

India’s squad for T20I series against Sri Lanka Women announced

Mumbai, Dec 9 (UNI) The Women''s Selection Committee on Tuesday announced India’s squad for the upcoming five-match T20I series against Sri Lanka Women, starting December 21.
The series marks the first assignment for Harmanpreet Kaur and her team since their ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 triumph last month.

#India’s squad for T20I series against Sri Lanka Women announced

Odisha signs two MoUs to boost agricultural development

Bhubaneswar, Dec 9 (UNI) The Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment (DAFE) of the Odisha Government on Tuesday signed two major Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to advance agricultural development and promote digital transformation in the state’s farming sector.

#Odisha signs two MoUs to boost agricultural development

NEC releases over Rs 478 cr for Nagaland in Nov

Dimapur, Dec 9 (UNI) The North Eastern Council (NEC) released Rs 478.27 crore for Nagaland during November this year for various development programmes, supporting heritage and cultural centres, youth and sports infrastructure, and initiatives aimed at preserving indigenous traditions, while promoting tourism and local enterprise.

#NEC releases over Rs 478 cr for Nagaland in Nov

Nagaland Raj Bhavan renamed as Lok Bhavan

Dimapur, Dec 9 (UNI) The name of Raj Bhavan, Nagaland has been modified and renamed as Lok Bhavan, Nagaland.

#Nagaland Raj Bhavan renamed as Lok Bhavan

Bengal CEO visits Sonagachi red light area to assist sex workers with electoral roll forms

Kolkata, Dec 9 (UNI) West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Manoj Kumar Agarwal on Tuesday said that nearly 70 per cent of the voters living in North Kolkata''s Sonagachi locality, India''s largest red-light area, have already submitted their forms for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. .

#Bengal CEO visits Sonagachi red light area to assist sex workers with electoral roll forms

Norms for killing aggressive leopards, tigers to be relaxed soon: Minister Ganesh Naik

Nagpur, Dec 9 (UNI) Maharashtra Forest Minister Ganesh Naik on Tuesday said that the state government has proposed shifting highly aggressive leopards and tigers from Schedule I to Schedule II of the Wildlife Protection Act to allow for relaxed norms in eliminating animals that repeatedly attack humans.

#Norms for killing aggressive leopards # tigers to be relaxed soon: Minister Ganesh Naik

Maharashtra Assembly Debates Gutka Ban , MLA Amin Patel Seeks Stronger Laws Against Narcotics

Nagpur, Dec 9 (UNI) A major discussion was held in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly over the state’s decision to ban gutka, with legislators calling for tougher action against the wider narcotics problem affecting cities and rural regions alike.

#Maharashtra Assembly Debates Gutka Ban # MLA Amin Patel Seeks Stronger Laws Against Narcotics

Defensive crisis for Athletic Bilbao ahead of must-win game against PSG

Madrid, Dec 9 (UNI) Athletic Bilbao faces major defensive problems for its vital game at home .

#Defensive crisis for Athletic Bilbao ahead of must-win game against PSG

Fallout of Deepam row: INDIA Bloc moves impeachment motion against Madras HC Judge

Chennai, Dec 9 (UNI) Ain what could be seen as a fall out of the Deepam lighting row atop the
Tiruparankundram hills, the Opposition INDIA Bloc leaders today submitted aan impeachment
notice to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla seeking the removal of Jr Justice G R Swaminathan
of the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court.

#Fallout of Deepam row: INDIA Bloc moves impeachment motion against Madras HC Judge

India needs to encourage research in frontier areas of Science

By O Prasada Rao
New Delhi, Dec 9 (UNI) India is home to some of the brightest scientific minds in the world, yet it has struggled to win international recognition in the form of Nobel Prizes in science. Since the Nobel Prize was first awarded in 1901, only 12 individuals of Indian origin have received it, and just five were Indian citizens.

#India needs to encourage research in frontier areas of Science

Bhagalpur district president of HAM's mahadalit wing murdered

Bhagalpur, Dec. 9 (UNI) Some armed criminals murdered the district president of the Mahadalit wing of the Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) Laxmikant Manjhi (60) whose body was recovered near Mushari Ghat under Barari police station here this morning.

#Bhagalpur district president of HAM's mahadalit wing murdered

CAG uncovers gaping holes in Odisha’s school education system

Bhubaneshwar, Dec 9 (UNI) The objective of universal access to school education was not achieved in Odisha due to dropout of students at different levels of education. Though there was improvement in infrastructure facilities in Government schools, large numbers of schools were still functioning without the prescribed infrastructure.

#CAG uncovers gaping holes in Odisha’s school education system

Union Minister flags off Tirupati–Sainagar Shirdi express, boosting pilgrimage connectivity

Tirupati, Dec 9 (UNI) V Somanna, union Minister of State for Railways and Jal Shakti, flagged off the new Tirupati–Sainagar Shirdi Express on Tuesday, marking a major boost to pilgrimage connectivity for devotees across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Maharashtra.

#Union Minister flags off Tirupati–Sainagar Shirdi express # boosting pilgrimage connectivity

SC issues notice on challenge to Rajasthan anti-conversion law; tags plea with similar petitions

New Delhi, Dec 9 (UNI) The Supreme Court has issued notice on a writ petition filed by the Catholic Bishops Conference of India (CBCI) challenging the constitutional validity of several provisions of the Rajasthan Prohibition of Unlawful Religious Conversion Act, 2025.

#SC issues notice on challenge to Rajasthan anti-conversion law; tags plea with similar petitions

Railway reviews security at Jaynagar station adjoining Nepal border

Madhubani, Dec. 9 (UNI) Keeping in mind the plan to operate the Ramayan Circuit Train between Janakpur (Nepal) and Ayodhya via Jaynagar, the railway authorities on Tuesday carried out an in-depth review of security arrangements at the bordering railway station of Jaynagar, located close to the Nepal border.

#Railway reviews security at Jaynagar station adjoining Nepal border

Arunachal showcases rich manuscript heritage at Culture Ministry workshop

Itanagar, Dec 9 (UNI) union Ministry of Culture, on Tuesday organised a special workshop on Script and Manuscript Preservation as part of the ongoing 20th Session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH 20COM) in New Delhi, with a delegation from Arunachal Pradesh presenting significant findings on the State’s manuscript traditions.

#Arunachal showcases rich manuscript heritage at Culture Ministry workshop

12-hour Itanagar bandh paralyses normal life; DM declares it illegal

Itanagar, Dec 9 (UNI) Normal life came to a standstill in the Itanagar Capital Region (ICR) on Tuesday following a 12-hour dawn-to-dusk bandh called by the Arunachal Pradesh Indigenous Youth Organisation (APIYO), Indigenous Youth Force of Arunachal (IYFA) and All Naharlagun Youth Organisation (ANYO).

#12-hour Itanagar bandh paralyses normal life; DM declares it illegal

Fertis India signs MoU to set up Rare Sugars Manufacturing Facility and Agri R&D Center in Telangana with Rs 2k cr investment

Hyderabad, Dec 9 (UNI) Fertis India Pvt. Ltd. on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Telangana to establish a state-of-the-art Food & Agriculture Research and Development Center along with a Greenfield Rare Sugars Manufacturing Facility in the state.

#Fertis India signs MoU to set up Rare Sugars Manufacturing Facility and Agri R&D Center in Telangana with Rs 2k cr investment

Brakes India, TBK sign business alliance agreement

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Chennai, Dec 9 (UNI) Brakes India Private Limited and TBK Co., Ltd. has signed a capital and business alliance agreement
for acquiring 10 per cent shareholding of TBK.

#Brakes India # TBK sign business alliance agreement

Brakes India, TBK sign business alliance agreement

Chennai, Dec 9 (UNI) Brakes India Private Limited and TBK Co., Ltd. has signed a capital and business alliance agreement
for acquiring 10 per cent shareholding of TBK.

#Brakes India # TBK sign business alliance agreement

Dutch dominance, a Chinese hat-trick & a combative Argentina: semi-finals set in Santiago

Santiago (Chile), Dec 9 (UNI) The quarter-finals delivered a clear picture of the FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup tournament’s leading contenders, with the Netherlands advancing through an imposing win against England and China reaffirming their competitive strength
against Australia thanks to a hat-trick from Wang Lihang, one of the standout names of the
event.

#Dutch dominance # a Chinese hat-trick & a combative Argentina: semi-finals set in Santiago

NIA searches Anantnag forest in Red Fort blast probe

Srinagar, Dec 9 (UNI) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is carrying out searches in a forested belt of Hatmura in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district as part of its probe into last month’s Red Fort blast in New Delhi.

#NIA searches Anantnag forest in Red Fort blast probe

Public outrage over govt policies to reflect in Kerala local polls: Congress

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 9 (UNI) Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee President and MLA Sunny Joseph has said that the local body elections being held today will serve as a clear verdict against the Kerala government’s “anti-people governance.”
Joseph alleged that the government has abandoned public welfare and instead chosen to protect “looters and the corrupt.” He said the CPI(M) leadership had even attempted to shield those implicated in the Sabarimala gold-loot controversy.

#Public outrage over govt policies to reflect in Kerala local polls: Congress

Protesting daily wage teachers withdraw agitation in Nashik

Nashik, Dec 8 (UNI) The daily wage teachers'' agitation that has been going on in front of the Tribal Development Department for the past five months finally ended on Sunday (Dec 7). In a video conferencing discussion held with Tribal Development Minister Dr. Ashok Uike on Saturday, Dr. Uike assured the employees that Class 4 and Class 3 daily wage teachers would be recruited through external sources.

#Protesting daily wage teachers withdraw agitation in Nashik

Houses set afire, properties vandalized in violent group clash in Odisha villages

Bhubaneshwar, Dec 8 (UNI) The sleepy villages in Odisha’s Malkangiri district, located at the southernmost tip of the State, witnessed a spectre of violence and arson in the last 24 hours with a mob fighting a pitched battle against the rival group, forcing the authorities to deploy the Border Security Force and armed police amidst the tense situation.

#Houses set afire # properties vandalized in violent group clash in Odisha villages

Goa Night club Fire: Owners flee to Phuket after tragedy, confirms Mumbai Immigration

Mumbai, Dec 8 (UNI) The Bureau of Immigration here today confirmed that owners of the Goa night club had flown to Phuket in Thailand on the same day when fire broke out in the club that claimed 25 lives and left several injured.

#Goa Night club Fire: Owners flee to Phuket after tragedy # confirms Mumbai Immigration

India eyes agri transformation, govt pushes hard on tech and quality inputs

New Delhi, Dec 8 (UNI) UnionAgriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday highlighted the scale of transformation underway in the farm sector under the Modi government. From a sharp surge in sugarcane output to breakthroughs in climate-resilient seed development, the Minister said India is entering a phase of growth powered by technology, innovation and stronger support systems.

#India eyes agri transformation # govt pushes hard on tech and quality inputs

'Public transport must evolve with technology and terrain,' says Manipur ACS Anurag Bajpai

Imphal, Dec 8 (UNI) The Manipur Transport Department on Monday launched a three-day refresher course for Manipur State Transport (MST) drivers and conductors with a strong emphasis on safety, modernisation and service quality.

#'Public transport must evolve with technology and terrain #' says Manipur ACS Anurag Bajpai

Crop nutrition, quality assurance & organized supply chains key to boost agriculture: APEDA Secy

New Delhi, Dec 8 (UNI) Dr. Sudhanshu, secretary, APEDA, today emphasized the critical role of crop nutrition, quality assurance and organized supply chains in boosting India’s agricultural productivity and exports.

#Crop nutrition # quality assurance & organized supply chains key to boost agriculture: APEDA Secy

Fadnavis, Shinde signal reconciliation by flying together to Nagpur

Mumbai, Dec 8 (UNI) Despite strained relations over the past few weeks between the Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde appeared to send a message of reconciliation on the eve of the Maharashtra Legislature''s winter session by travelling together to Nagpur in the same private aircraft.

#Fadnavis # Shinde signal reconciliation by flying together to Nagpur

Centre- state coordination key to transform Indian agriculture: Justice Pratibha M Singh

New Delhi, Dec 8 (UNI) Justice Pratibha M Singh on Monday underscored that stronger Centre-State coordination is crucial for reshaping India''s agriculture ecosystem, stressing that agriculture is a state subject while key influencing factors, including environment, fall under the Centre.

#Centre- state coordination key to transform Indian agriculture: Justice Pratibha M Singh

Cooch Behar Trophy 2025-26: Sublime Narleng makes another century as Meghalaya dominate Nagaland on Day 1

Shillong, Dec 8 (UNI) Gaurav Narleng hit a second century in the U-19 men''s Cooch Behar Trophy 2025-26 plate group as Meghalaya posted 312 all out on the first day against Nagaland at the MCA Ground here in Meghalaya today.

#Cooch Behar Trophy 2025-26: Sublime Narleng makes another century as Meghalaya dominate Nagaland on Day 1

CEO office to hold special camps in Sonagachi as SIR gaps surface

Kolkata, Dec 8 (UNI) The state CEO office will be conducting special assistance camps at three wards in the city — including Asia’s largest sex workers’ hub, Sonagachi following complaints that many sex workers are unable to trace documents dating back to 2002, a mandatory requirement under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process.

#CEO office to hold special camps in Sonagachi as SIR gaps surface

Kochi-Muziris Biennale is free from management worries: KBF Chairperson

Kochi, Dec 8 (UNI) A recent clean-up of the account books and prudent recruitment of senior hands have lent the upcoming edition of Kochi-Muziris Biennale (KMB) an organisational sturdiness of lasting value, according to Kochi Biennale Foundation (KBF) Chairperson Dr Venu V.

#Kochi-Muziris Biennale is free from management worries: KBF Chairperson

Barcelona, Atletico Madrid look to avoid Champions League playoff round

Madrid, Dec 8 (UNI) FC Barcelona and Atletico Madrid face pivotal Champions League matches on Tuesday as both Spanish clubs look to secure direct qualification for the knockout stages. .

#Barcelona # Atletico Madrid look to avoid Champions League playoff round

Security intensified in Nagpur as winter session of Maha Assembly begins

Nagpur, Dec 8 (UNI) As the Winter Session of the Maharashtra Legislature begins in here today, security has been tightened across the state’s second capital following intelligence alerts that the terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) may attempt attacks in India.

#Security intensified in Nagpur as winter session of Maha Assembly begins

IndiGo flight disruption could result in financial damage: Moody's

Mumbai, Dec 8 (UNI) Global credit rating agency Moody''s Ratings issued an official statement on Monday stating that widespread disruptions in IndiGo flights, could result in financial damage due to loss of revenue.

#IndiGo flight disruption could result in financial damage: Moody's

Digital learning hub launched in Nagaland

Dimapur, Dec 8 (UNI)The digital learning and simulation hub, digital delivery of statutory services initiative, and Pulse App, an AI-powered news platform, were launched at the Nagaland Digital Entrepreneurship & Startup Fest at the National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT) in Kohima today.

#Digital learning hub launched in Nagaland

BRO's northeast push strengthens India's long-term military preparedness against Beijing

Parwinder Sandhu
New Delhi, December 7 (UNI) In a major boost to India''s defensive posture along the China-facing frontier, a batch of Border Roads Organisation (BRO) projects in the Northeast inaugurated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday, are being seen as a response to China''s infrastructure build-up in Tibet.

#BRO's northeast push strengthens India's long-term military preparedness against Beijing

ED flags Rs 1,020 cr Tender scam in MAWS Dept, TN Minister says will face it legally

Chennai, Dec 8 (UNI) Already under the scanner of the Enforcement Directorate (ED), senior Tamil Nadu Minister and DMK veteran KN Nehru is once again facing the central agency’s heat in yet another alleged Rs 1,020 crore scam pertaining to tender manipulation
in the Municipal and Water Administration (MWAS) Department, even as the Minister strong condemned the defamatory charges
against him and asserted that he would fce it legally.

#ED flags Rs 1 #020 cr Tender scam in MAWS Dept # TN Minister says will face it legally

Nitish instructs for early expansion of Nawnagar Industrial area to boost jobs

Patna, Dec 8 (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday visited the Nawnagar Industrial Area in Buxar district, which is being developed as a Special Economic Zone (SEZ), and directed officials to speed up its expansion to create more employment opportunities.

#Nitish instructs for early expansion of Nawnagar Industrial area to boost jobs

Police in Srinagar book hotels, homestays, houseboats for violating immigration rules

Srinagar, Nov 8 (UNI) J&K Police has registered five cases against hotels, homestays and houseboats owners for allegedly violating mandatory Form-C reporting norms under the Immigration & Foreigners Act.

#Police in Srinagar book hotels # homestays # houseboats for violating immigration rules

ED presses for FIR against DMK minister KN Nehru in one more scam

Chennai, Dec 8 (UNI) Already under the scanner of the Enforcement Directorate (ED), senior Tamil Nadu Minister and DMK veteran KN Nehru is once again facing the central agency’s heat in yet another alleged Rs 1,020 crore scam pertaining to tender manipulation in the Municipal and Water Administration (MWAS) Department.

#ED presses for FIR against DMK minister KN Nehru in one more scam

India fined for slow over-rate in second ODI against South Africa

Dubai, Dec 8 (UNI) India have been fined 10 per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate against South Africa in the second ODI in Raipur on December 3.

#India fined for slow over-rate in second ODI against South Africa

Maha govt warns of FIRs against bike-taxi operators for breaching guidelines: Sarnaik

Nagpur, Dec 8 (UNI) Maharashtra Transport minister Pratap Sarnaik today issued a stern warning to bike-taxi operators across the state, stating any violation of the guidelines will result in strict criminal action including the filing of First Information Reports (FIRs).

#Maha govt warns of FIRs against bike-taxi operators for breaching guidelines: Sarnaik

Strict action will be taken against errant airlines, warns Aviation Minister Naidu in Parliament on IndiGo crisis

New Delhi, December 8 (UNI) After a week-long disruption and chaos at India''s airports with flights cancelled and delayed caused by a change in rules and shortage of pilots, Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu warned that strict action will be taken against airlines to "set an example" for others.

#Strict action will be taken against errant airlines # warns Aviation Minister Naidu in Parliament on IndiGo crisis

Jitendra Singh urges caution against popular weight loss drugs

New Delhi, Dec 8 (UNI) union Minister Jitendra Singh on Monday cautioned against the widespread and "fashionable" use of Glucagon-Like Peptide (GLP)-based rapid weight-loss drugs, urging judicious use and warning that their long-term effects often become apparent only over time.

#Jitendra Singh urges caution against popular weight loss drugs

Major fire guts 2 houses, ancient temple in Dhadei Village

Shimla, Dec 8 (UNI) A devastating fire broke out in Dhadei village of Manikaran Valley in the intervening night of Sunday and Monday, reducing two residential buildings and an ancient temple to ashes and causing losses running into crores.

#Major fire guts 2 houses # ancient temple in Dhadei Village

Gurmat Samagam's success in Delhi was possible only by Guru's grace: CM

New Delhi, Dec 8 (UNI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday said it was solely due to the Guru''s blessings that her government could successfully organise the three-day ''Gurmat Samagam'' last month at the historic Red Fort lawns, commemorating the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur.

#Gurmat Samagam's success in Delhi was possible only by Guru's grace: CM

Anna Bhagya rice exported abroad, BJP seeks SIT probe

Bengaluru, Dec 8 (UNI) The BJP on Monday alleged that rice meant for Below Poverty Line (BPL) families under Karnataka’s flagship Anna Bhagya scheme was illegally exported to foreign countries, including Dubai and Singapore, raising questions about oversight in the state’s public distribution system.

#Anna Bhagya rice exported abroad # BJP seeks SIT probe

India must boost farm R&D to stay competitive in agriculture: RG Agarwal

By Sourav Shekhar
New Delhi, Dec 8 (UNI) RG Agarwal, Group Chairman, Dhanuka Agritech, on Monday said that India''s agriculture sector needs a decisive shift towards technology, innovation and stronger research support.

#India must boost farm R&D to stay competitive in agriculture: RG Agarwal

EPS demands probe after ED flags Rs 1,020 cr Tender scam in TN Municipal Administration Dept

Chennai, Dec 8 (UNI) Opposition AIADMK General Secretary and Leader of the Opposition Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) today condemned the ruling DMK after a letter from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to the Tamil Nadu DGP allegedly exposed massive corruption amounting to Rs 1,020 crore in tenders within the Municipal Administration and Water Supply (MAWS) Department.

#EPS demands probe after ED flags Rs 1 #020 cr Tender scam in TN Municipal Administration Dept

'Strict action will be taken' against errant airlines warns Aviation Minister Naidu in Parliament on IndiGo crisis

New Delhi, December 8 (UNI)
After a week long disruption and chaos at India''s airports with flights cancelled and delayed caused by a change in rules and shortage of pilots, Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu warned that strict action will be taken against airlines to ‘set an example’ for others.

#'Strict action will be taken' against errant airlines warns Aviation Minister Naidu in Parliament on IndiGo crisis

Students of FTII Itanagar refuse to begin 2nd semester over unfinished campus

Itanagar, Dec 8 (UNI) Students of Screen Acting and Documentary Cinema at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Itanagar have refused to begin their second semester, citing severe infrastructural shortcomings and an academically unfit learning environment.

#Students of FTII Itanagar refuse to begin 2nd semester over unfinished campus

Unisem Agritech Limited IPO Opens on December 10, 2025

Can Bitcoin Still Be Considered a Hedge Against Inflation?

THINKING IN YEARS:  People used to call Bitcoin “digital gold.

Tennis Premier League Season 7 to commence in Ahmedabad from Dec 9 onwards

Ahmedabad , Dec 8(UNI) With just a day to go for the much-awaited Tennis Premier League (TPL) Season 7, powered by Clear Premium Water, which will be held from December 9-14 at the Gujarat University Tennis Stadium in Ahmedabad, the eight teams are gearing up to go hammer and tongs to lift the coveted title. The upcoming edition, supported by the tennis legends including Leander Paes, Sania Mirza, and Mahesh Bhupathi, promises a high-voltage week of tennis as the franchises compete in TPL’s fast-paced and revolutionary format.

#Tennis Premier League Season 7 to commence in Ahmedabad from Dec 9 onwards

Dharmendra’s legacy celebrated with heartfelt messages on his 90th birth anniv

New Delhi, Dec 8 (UNI) Born in 1935 in Nasrali, Punjab, Dharmendra rose from humble beginnings to become one of Bollywood’s most iconic and bankable stars.

#Dharmendra’s legacy celebrated with heartfelt messages on his 90th birth anniv

India fined for slow over-rate in second ODI against South Africa Media

Dubai, Dec 8 (UNI) India have been fined 10 per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate against South Africa in the second ODI in Raipur on December 3.

#India fined for slow over-rate in second ODI against South Africa Media

India carry momentum against SA in Cuttack T20I opener

Cuttack, Dec 8 (UNI) Tomorrow evening, under the lights of Barabati Stadium, India will face South Africa in the opening T20I of a five-match series, and the hosts arrive with all the hallmarks of favourites.

#India carry momentum against SA in Cuttack T20I opener

Tripura BJP threatens to launch a movement against Congress MLA’s threat to BLOs

Agartala, Dec 8 (UNI) The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Tripura strongly criticised the opposition Congress party following a warning issued by Congress Working Committee member Sudip Roy Barman to Booth Level Officers (BLO) regarding the upcoming Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll.

#Tripura BJP threatens to launch a movement against Congress MLA’s threat to BLOs

SC flags 'serious' Indigo flight crisis but declines urgent hearing

New Delhi, Dec 8 (UNI) The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday expressed concern over the ongoing nationwide chaos triggered by massive flight cancellations and delays by IndiGo Airlines, but declined to grant an urgent hearing on a plea seeking immediate judicial intervention.

#SC flags 'serious' Indigo flight crisis but declines urgent hearing

Security agencies seize brown sugar worth Rs 10 crore at Indo-Bangla border

Kolkata, Dec 8 (UNI) Alert security agencies, including the BSF, guarding the Indo-Bangla border, have seized contraband brown sugar, worth over Rs 10 crore, seized more than Rs 10,000 Indian fake currencies, and arrested two suspects in separate raids from West Bengal''s Malda district border, official sources said on Monday.

#Security agencies seize brown sugar worth Rs 10 crore at Indo-Bangla border

India register 3-1 win against Wales at FIH Junior Women’s World Cup

Santiago (Chile), Dec 8 (UNI) The Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team recorded a commanding 3-1 victory over Wales in their 9/16 qualification match at FIH Junior Women’s World Cup match at the Centro Deportivo de Hockey Césped, Estadio Nacional, here, on Monday.

#India register 3-1 win against Wales at FIH Junior Women’s World Cup

Hema Malini and Sunny Deol remembers Dharmendra on 90th birth anniversary with heartfelt messages

New Delhi, Dec 8 (UNI) Veteran actress Hema Malini revisited cherished memories with her late husband, Bollywood legend Dharmendra, on what would have been his 90th birth anniversary on Monday.

#Hema Malini and Sunny Deol remembers Dharmendra on 90th birth anniversary with heartfelt messages

Vedanta presents Jaigarh Heritage Festival 2025 with Esteemed Sponsors

Injury-plagued Neymar plans surgery following Santos’ crucial Serie A win

Rio de Janeiro, Dec 8 (UNI) Neymar said he will undergo surgery after helping Santos avoid relegation from Brazil''s Serie A.

The 33-year-old revealed he had played the latter part of the season carrying an injury to his left knee, without providing details.

#Injury-plagued Neymar plans surgery following Santos’ crucial Serie A win

NCP leader Geeta Sushil Hinge killed in road accident on Gadchiroli–Nagpur Highway

Nagpur, Dec 8 (UNI) Geeta Sushil Hinge, women’s wing leader of the Nationalist Congress Party (Ajit Pawar faction), died in a road accident late Sunday night on the Gadchiroli–Nagpur highway near Pachgav. She was 53, police said.

#NCP leader Geeta Sushil Hinge killed in road accident on Gadchiroli–Nagpur Highway

Aston Villa stuns Arsenal as Premier League Title battle intensifies

London, Dec 8 (UNI) Aston Villa threw the race for the Premier League title wide open at the weekend with a 2-1 home win over Arsenal.

#Aston Villa stuns Arsenal as Premier League Title battle intensifies

Telangana Global Summit 2025 begins on Dec 8; CM to lead key engagements

Hyderabad, Dec 8 (UNI) The much-awaited Telangana Rising Global Summit–2025 will begin this afternoon, bringing together global industry leaders, diplomats, economists and innovators for a two-day event the government describes as the most ambitious international gathering ever hosted by the state.

#Telangana Global Summit 2025 begins on Dec 8; CM to lead key engagements

Arab League condemns deadly drone strike in Sudan's South Kordofan

Cairo, Dec 8 (UNI) The Arab League on Sunday condemned the killing of civilians in Kalogi city, Sudan''s South Kordofan state, as war crimes, after a drone strike there earlier this week killed at least 114 people, including 63 children.

#Arab League condemns deadly drone strike in Sudan's South Kordofan

Embedded finance, EMI cards fuel India's new age of smart borrowing

New Delhi, Dec 7 (UNI) India''s lower-middle class is moving from borrowing for survival toward borrowing for advancement, signalling a decisive cultural shift in credit behaviour, according to the seventh edition of Home Credit India''s annual How India Borrows (HIB) study.

#Embedded finance # EMI cards fuel India's new age of smart borrowing

IRIA conducts “Imaging Insights: Learning Through Cases” conference

Patna, Dec. 7 (UNI) Over 150 delegates participated in two-day intensive case-based studies conducted by The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Patna, covering multiple disciplines including Neuro, Trauma, Musculoskeletal, Abdominal, Cardiovascular, Gynae-Obs and Interventional Radiology till Sunday.

#IRIA conducts “Imaging Insights: Learning Through Cases” conference

Women prisoners face health risks due to staff shortage in Jharkhand jails: BJP

Ranchi, Dec 7 (UNI) Women prisoners in Jharkhand jails are facing serious health risks due to an acute shortage of medical staff, with none of the prisons having a single regular nurse despite housing more than 16,549 inmates, BJP state spokesperson Rafia Naz alleged today.

#Women prisoners face health risks due to staff shortage in Jharkhand jails: BJP

Walkathon in Hyderabad highlights rising diabetes-related foot risks; Venkaiah Naidu flags need for early care

Hyderabad, Dec 7 (UNI) A walkathon on diabetic foot care was organised in the city today by The Foot Doctor Hospital, drawing attention to the rising threat of foot complications among diabetics.

#Walkathon in Hyderabad highlights rising diabetes-related foot risks; Venkaiah Naidu flags need for early care

New special trains launched for key routes via Sambhajinagar; SCR enhances direct connectivity to Mumbai, Hadapsar & Shirdi

Ch. Sambhajinagar, Dec 7 (UNI) To accommodate rising passenger demand in the Marathwada region, South Central Railway has introduced three new special train services, offering enhanced direct connectivity to Mumbai, Pune''s Hadapsar, and Shirdi.

#New special trains launched for key routes via Sambhajinagar; SCR enhances direct connectivity to Mumbai # Hadapsar & Shirdi

Jhansi shocked as priest fatally attacked inside Baruasagar’s Mansil Mata temple

Jhansi, Dec 7 (UNI) A tragic incident on December 2 has shaken the town of Baruasagar in Jhansi district, where priest Vishal was brutally assaulted inside the famous Mansil Mata Temple. The attack, carried out by his brother-in-law and another relative, left him critically injured. Despite intensive treatment, the priest succumbed to his injuries on Saturday.The incident came to light on Saturday evening after the video of the incident went viral, police said on Sunday.

#Jhansi shocked as priest fatally attacked inside Baruasagar’s Mansil Mata temple

Nagpur prepares for Assembly 'Winter Session', Multiple Protests Planned

Nagpur, Dec 7 (UNI) The opening day of the Maharashtra Assembly''s winter session here is set to witness multiple protests, marches, hunger strikes and even self-immolation bids, authorities said.

#Nagpur prepares for Assembly 'Winter Session' # Multiple Protests Planned

Preserving intangible heritage an integral part of India's foreign policy: Dr Jaishankar

New Delhi, Dec 7 (UNI) India has taken significant steps over the last decade to preserve its intangible heritage, which is an integral part of the country''s foreign policy, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar said on Sunday.

#Preserving intangible heritage an integral part of India's foreign policy: Dr Jaishankar

'Debt We Can Never Repay': Rajnath Singh salutes Armed Forces on Flag Day

New Delhi, Dec 7 (UNI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid tributes to the soldiers on the occasion of the Armed Forces Flag Day (AFFD), being observed nationwide, today.

#'Debt We Can Never Repay': Rajnath Singh salutes Armed Forces on Flag Day

Maha Winter Session: Nagpur Police launch India’s 1st AI-based crowd management system during winter session

Nagpur, Dec 7 (UNI) Nagpur Police today launched “AI Nirikshak”, Maharashtra’s first AI-powered crowd management system, ahead of the Winter Assembly session 2025.

#Maha Winter Session: Nagpur Police launch India’s 1st AI-based crowd management system during winter session

Packed Week Ahead in Parliament: Truce on 'SIR' Sets Stage for Legislative Push

SHAHID K ABBAS
New Delhi, Dec 7 (UNI) The Parliament''s Winter Session, which opened with a fiery week of protests and adjournments, is now poised for a high-stakes second week, beginning December 8. A crucial all-party agreement has successfully defused the immediate legislative logjam, paving the way for a concentrated focus on both deeply symbolic and economically significant legislative business.

#Packed Week Ahead in Parliament: Truce on 'SIR' Sets Stage for Legislative Push

Telangana BJP warns Maha Dharna will intensify into “Maha Dharmayudh” against Congress Govt

Hyderabad, Dec 7 (UNI) Telangana BJP State President N Ramchander Rao declared that the party’s “Maha Dharna” held at Dharna Chowk on Sunday would soon transform into a “Maha Dharmayudh” — a mass movement demanding good governance and the ousting of what he termed a deceptive and inefficient Congress government.

#Telangana BJP warns Maha Dharna will intensify into “Maha Dharmayudh” against Congress Govt

Hyderabad to host BioAgri 2025, India’s largest bio-agri input professionals conference

Hyderabad, Dec 7 (UNI) The 5th edition of BioAgri 2025, the country’s largest gathering of bio-agri input professionals, will be held on December 10 and 11 at Ramoji Film City.

#Hyderabad to host BioAgri 2025 # India’s largest bio-agri input professionals conference

Arunachal Guv makes personal contribution to Armed Forces Flag Day Fund

Itanagar, Dec 7 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt General (Retd) KT Parnaik paid tribute to the nation''s armed forces by personally contributing to the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund (AFFDF). The contribution was collected at the Lok Bhavan, Itanagar, under the aegis of the Arunachal Pradesh Rajya Sainik Board (RSB), led by its Director-cum-Secretary, Air Commodore (Retd) RD Musabi.

#Arunachal Guv makes personal contribution to Armed Forces Flag Day Fund

BJP govt engaging in politics of emotions and neglecting larger issues: Akhilesh Yadav

Saharanpur, Dec 7 (UNI) Samajwadi Party (SP) National President Akhilesh Yadav launched a scathing attack on the BJP alleging that the government is engaging in politics of emotions, while neglecting the interests of farmers, laborers and youth.

#BJP govt engaging in politics of emotions and neglecting larger issues: Akhilesh Yadav

Goa night club fire tragedy: Restaurateurs' body asks members to recheck safety standards

by P Krishna Kumar
New Delhi, Dec 7 (UNI) In the wake of the devastating fire in a Goa night club that took 25 lives, the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) - the apex body of the country''s branded and organised restaurant industry - on Sunday urged its members to "introspect" and take corrective action to prevent recurrence of such incidents.

#Goa night club fire tragedy: Restaurateurs' body asks members to recheck safety standards

Tesco Premier League set for multi-sport expansion

Tesco Premier League set for multi-sport expansion
Bengaluru, Dec 7 (UNI) The Tesco Premier League (TPL), the Bengaluru-based corporate sports initiative for employees, is preparing to expand beyond cricket into multiple sports, reflecting the company’s ambition to create an inclusive, high-engagement platform for employees.

#Tesco Premier League set for multi-sport expansion

How natural farming changed Amar Singh's life, his family in Hamirpur village

Nadaun(HP), Dec 7 (UNI) Several farmers of Himachal Pradesh, who have adopted natural farming are not only growing safe and nutritious fruits, vegetables and grains for themselves by opting for this cheap and poison-free farming method, but are also reaping rich financial rewards from it.

#How natural farming changed Amar Singh's life # his family in Hamirpur village

New Tirupati–Sainagar Shirdi Exp to be flagged off on Dec 9 by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Tirupati, Dec 7 (UNI) A new express train service connecting Tirupati and Sainagar Shirdi will be flagged off on December 9 by union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw.

#New Tirupati–Sainagar Shirdi Exp to be flagged off on Dec 9 by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

WB Guv leads mass Gita chant at Brigade grounds; Crowd management go haywire

Kolkata, Dec 7 (UNI) A massive Gita chanting event at Kolkata’s Brigade Parade Ground on Sunday drew thousands of devotees from across the country and abroad, with West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose emerging as the day’s most striking presence.

#WB Guv leads mass Gita chant at Brigade grounds; Crowd management go haywire

UP tourism to develop Lucknow’s historic Yahiyaganj Gurudwara as key Sikh Heritage site

Lucknow, Dec 7 (UNI) With a Rs 2 Cr project, the Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department is developing the Yahiyaganj gurudwara as an important heritage and tourism site. The initiative aims to conserve its historical legacy while improving visitor experience for devotees and travellers who come to engage with Sikh history.

#UP tourism to develop Lucknow’s historic Yahiyaganj Gurudwara as key Sikh Heritage site

Telangana BJP stages maha dharna in Hyderabad, slams Congress Govt for “frauds and failed promises”

Hyderabad, Dec 7 (UNI) The Telangana BJP staged a Maha Dharna at Dharna Chowk, Indira Park, on Sunday, launching a sharp attack on the Congress government over what it described as large-scale frauds, unfulfilled assurances, and anti-people governance.

#Telangana BJP stages maha dharna in Hyderabad # slams Congress Govt for “frauds and failed promises”

PM Modi pays tribute to brave Armed Forces on Flag Day

New Delhi, Dec 7 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed heartfelt gratitude to India''s brave armed forces on Armed Forces Flag Day, celebrated annually on December 7.

#PM Modi pays tribute to brave Armed Forces on Flag Day

Mayawati flags rising national crises, calls for true implementation of Ambedkar’s constitutional vision

Lucknow, Dec 7 (UNI) Expressing deep concern over the country’s current situation, BSP chief Mayawati on Thursday highlighted issues such as growing poverty, unemployment, the chaos in airline operations, severe air pollution in Delhi, and the declining value of the rupee.

#Mayawati flags rising national crises # calls for true implementation of Ambedkar’s constitutional vision

Katy Perry makes relation with Justin Trudeau Instagram official

Washington, Dec 7 (UNI) Singer-songwriter Katy Perry appears to have made her relationship with former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Instagram official.

#Katy Perry makes relation with Justin Trudeau Instagram official

CBI arrests UP bank manager and employee for accepting bribe

New Delhi, Dec 7 (UNI) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Sunday announced the arrest of a Branch Manager and a Contractual Employee of the UP Gramin Bank in Azamgarh for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000 from a man.

#CBI arrests UP bank manager and employee for accepting bribe

Arsenal falls, Manchester City wins as Premier League title race tightens up

London, Dec 7 (UNI) Substitute Emiliano Buendia scored with the last kick of the match to give Aston Villa a 2-1 win at home to Arsenal and throw the Premier League title race wide open.

#Arsenal falls # Manchester City wins as Premier League title race tightens up

PM Modi mourns Goa nightclub fire tragedy; 23 dead in Arpora blaze

New Delhi, Dec 7 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed sorrow following the devastating fire at a nightclub in Arpora, Goa, which has tragically claimed at least 23 lives and left approximately 50 people injured.

#PM Modi mourns Goa nightclub fire tragedy; 23 dead in Arpora blaze

Turkish Airlines, Samsung launch Smart Tagged Baggage Tracking Service

Kochi, Dec 7 (UNI) In a major step towards enhancing passenger convenience, Turkish Airlines has partnered with Samsung to introduce a Smart Tagged Baggage Service, strengthening the airline’s digital transformation efforts.
The service enables passengers to track their baggage in real time using Samsung’s SmartThings Find technology, which works with Galaxy SmartTag devices. The feature ensures faster and more efficient detection of misplaced or delayed baggage, a release said.

#Turkish Airlines # Samsung launch Smart Tagged Baggage Tracking Service

Maha Congress chief pays omage to Dr. Ambedkar

Mumbai, Dec 6 (UNI) On the occasion of the Mahaparinirvan Diwas of Bharat Ratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar today, Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee President Harshvardhan Sapkal visited ''Chaityabhoomi'' at Dadar in central Mumbai and paid homage to Dr. Ambedkar the great leader,.

#Maha Congress chief pays omage to Dr. Ambedkar

Excise team seizes 2,805 litres of illegal liquor in Thane village

Thane, Dec 6 (UNI) The State Excise Department seized 2,805 litres of illegal country liquor during a major raid conducted on Saturday in Bhodi Desai village of Thane district.

#Excise team seizes 2 #805 litres of illegal liquor in Thane village

Thousands pay homage to Dr Ambedkar at Deekshabhoomi on Mahaparinirvan Din

Nagpur, Dec 6(UNI) Nagpur witnessed a large turnout on Saturday as devotees and admirers of B. R. Ambedkar gathered at Deekshabhoomi to commemorate his Mahaparinirvan Din, the death anniversary of the revered leader and architect of the Indian Constitution.

#Thousands pay homage to Dr Ambedkar at Deekshabhoomi on Mahaparinirvan Din

Awami League slams absence of Victory Day military parade for two years in a row

Dhaka, Dec 6 (UNI) Bangladesh''s interim government, for the second year in a row, will not be holding the customary military parade during its observance of Victory Day on December 16, despite the country not facing any security threats.

#Awami League slams absence of Victory Day military parade for two years in a row

Flight disruptions push legislators to find alternate routes for Nagpur session

Nagpur, Dec 6 (UNI) A spate of sudden flight disruptions and back-to-back cancellations by IndiGo over the past two days has compelled several legislators to scout for alternate travel options ahead of the Nagpur Winter Session.

#Flight disruptions push legislators to find alternate routes for Nagpur session

Sikh community protests against senior Congress leader's objectionable remark

Dehradun, Dec 6 (UNI) Sikh community members on Saturday protested against former Uttarakhand cabinet minister and senior Congress leader Harak Singh Rawat for allegedly making objectionable remarks against the community.

#Sikh community protests against senior Congress leader's objectionable remark

BCCL suspends GM after toxic gas leak tragedy in Dhanbad’s Kenduadih

Dhanbad, Dec 6 (UNI) Following the death of two women due to a toxic gas leak in Kenduadih, the Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) management has taken decisive action by suspending P.B. Area General Manager G.C. Saha with immediate effect.

#BCCL suspends GM after toxic gas leak tragedy in Dhanbad’s Kenduadih

Mohun Bagan honour winning Bengal Sub Junior Boys’ National Football Championship 2025-26 team

Kolkata, Dec 6 (UNI) Mohun Bagan Athletic Club on Saturday hosted a felicitation ceremony to honour the triumphant Bengal Sub Junior Boys’ National Football Championship 2025-26 team, celebrating their remarkable victory after 16 long years.

#Mohun Bagan honour winning Bengal Sub Junior Boys’ National Football Championship 2025-26 team

Babri posters: FIR against 30 people in Bihar town

Motihari (Bihar) , Dec 6 (UNI) In a swift action against anti-social elements, police on Saturday lodged an FIR listing 30 people who were found involved in pasting controversial posters at Kuawa village in Chakia block of East Champaran district to mark the day of demolition of Babri mosque in Ayodhya more than three decades back.

#Babri posters: FIR against 30 people in Bihar town

Australian Minister Julian Hill warns students against fraudulent agents

Chandigarh, Dec 6 (UNI) Australian Minister for Citizenship, International Education, Customs and Multicultural Affairs, Julian Hill, arrived at the Amritsar airport on Friday as part of an important outreach visit focused on the Punjabi community and aspiring international students.

#Australian Minister Julian Hill warns students against fraudulent agents

Rural roads built with NABARD support boosting Bihar’s village economy

Patna, Dec 6 (UNI) Rural infrastructure in Bihar is seeing rapid transformation as hundreds of new roads and bridges built with the support of NABARD are strengthening connectivity and driving economic growth across remote villages.

#Rural roads built with NABARD support boosting Bihar’s village economy

Two killed, 5 injured in head-on collision between trailer & truck in Sant Kabir Nagar

Sant Kabir Nagar (UP), Dec 6 (UNI) Two persons were killed and five others seriously injured in a head-on collision between a trailer and a truck in Khalilabad area of the district in Uttar Pradesh today, a police officer said.

#Two killed # 5 injured in head-on collision between trailer & truck in Sant Kabir Nagar

TN CM Stalin flags off relief materials to cyclone-battered Sri Lanka

Chennai, Dec 5 (UNI) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday flagged off relief materials for cycone-ravaged Sri Lanka, through India Coast Guard Ships, from Chennai and Thoothukudi.

#TN CM Stalin flags off relief materials to cyclone-battered Sri Lanka

Formidables lead board at end of 7th round of Swiss League in Ruia Gold Cup of National Bridge Championship

Kolkata, Dec 6 (UNI) Strong contender Formidables, represented by Ms Kiran Nadar (Capt), Bachiraju Satyanarayana, Rajeshwar Tewari, Shubham Acharya, Kaustubh Bendre & Kaustabh Nandi, maintained their course steady as they led the board with 96.02 Victory Points (VPs) at the end of the 7th round of the Swiss League of the Team event for the Ruia Gold Cup at the National Bridge Championship being played here today.

#Formidables lead board at end of 7th round of Swiss League in Ruia Gold Cup of National Bridge Championship

Delhi: Bharadwaj's statement on re-appointment of hospital managers misleading, says Kapoor

New Delhi, Dec 6 (UNI) Delhi BJP spokesperson Praveen Shankar Kapoor on Saturday alleged that statement made by former minister Saurabh Bhardwaj over the reappointment of hospital managers by the current Delhi government is misleading.

#Delhi: Bharadwaj's statement on re-appointment of hospital managers misleading # says Kapoor

Contribute to Armed Forces Flag Day fund: Nagaland guv

Dimapur, Dec 6 (UNI) Nagaland Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Saturday appealed to all citizens to contribute generously to the Armed Forces Flag Day fund, instituted for the welfare of serving defence personnel, battle casualties, war widows, and for the resettlement of ex-servicemen and their dependents.

#Contribute to Armed Forces Flag Day fund: Nagaland guv

On eve of JKAS exam, CM & LG trade blame over age relaxation

Srinagar, Dec 6 (UNI) A tussle between Lt Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah burst into the open on Saturday as the two offices traded blame over the age-relaxation decision, adding to the confusion and anxiety among thousands of JKAS aspirants set to appear for the exam on Sunday.

#On eve of JKAS exam # CM & LG trade blame over age relaxation

Nauni Horticulture College bags annual inter-college youth festival trophy

Solan, Dec 6 (UNI) The College of Horticulture, Nauni was declared the overall champion of the Annual Inter-College Youth Festival held at Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, which concluded today.

#Nauni Horticulture College bags annual inter-college youth festival trophy

Deal eludes peace: Fighting resumes in Eastern Congo despite agreement

Arti Bali
New Delhi , Dec 6 (UNI) Fighting has flared up once again in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) between the M23 rebel group and government forces, just a day after US President Donald Trump hosted DRC President Felix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame in Washington for a peace deal aimed at ending decades-long conflict.

#Deal eludes peace: Fighting resumes in Eastern Congo despite agreement

Nagaland sends first Zanthoxylum consignment to Dabur India

Dimapur, Dec 6 (UNI) The Nagaland Bio-Resource Mission flagged off its first consignment of Zanthoxylum (michinga/tomar) seeds to Dabur India Limited’s north east unit at Tezpur in Assam from the State Institute of Rural Development (SIRD) in Kohima on Saturday, marking a milestone in the commercialisation of Nagaland’s bio-resources.

#Nagaland sends first Zanthoxylum consignment to Dabur India

War against pollution: Ring Road cleaning & dust mitigation drive held

New Delhi, Dec 6 (UNI) In an effort to control pollution, a dust mitigation and cleanliness drive was conducted on the ring road in the national capital, it was personally supervised by top brass of the state government including Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.

#War against pollution: Ring Road cleaning & dust mitigation drive held

Aus take control as Eng stagger at 134/6 by stumps

Brisbane, Dec 6 (UNI) Mitchell Starc produced a commanding allround performance at the Gabba on Saturday, smashing a crucial 77 and then striking twice with the ball to put Australia firmly on top on Day 3 of the pink-ball Ashes Test.

#Aus take control as Eng stagger at 134/6 by stumps

Seven-day special verification drive launched against Bangladeshi-Rohingya infiltrators in Varanasi

Varanasi, Dec 6 (UNI) A seven-day special campaign has been launched in the Varanasi Commissionerate to verify the identities of Bangladeshis/ Rohingyas, and other suspicious citizens and nomadic individuals, as per the instructions of the Uttar Pradesh government.

#Seven-day special verification drive launched against Bangladeshi-Rohingya infiltrators in Varanasi

Jharkhand: Two arrested with illegal firearms & ammunition in Lohardaga

Lohardaga, Dec 6 (UNI) The Lohardaga police on Saturday arrested two individuals and recovered a cache of illegal firearms and ammunition following a targeted raid conducted under Senoha police station.

#Jharkhand: Two arrested with illegal firearms & ammunition in Lohardaga

Stalin flags off relief materials for Cyclone ravaged Sri Lanka

Chennaui, Dec 6 (UNI) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin today flagged off relief materials
on behalf of th people of the state for the Cyclone Ditwah ravaged Sri Lanka from the Chennai
and Thoothukudi Ports.

#Stalin flags off relief materials for Cyclone ravaged Sri Lanka

Russia and India forge major sectoral agreements, highlighting ‘opportunity-rich’ economic collaboration: Roscongress Foundation

New Delhi, Dec 6 (UNI) The Russia–India Business Forum 2025, organised by the Roscongress Foundation alongside President Vladimir Putin’s state visit, concluded on a high note, showcasing a strengthened commitment to expanding trade, investment, and multi-sector cooperation between the two nations.

#Russia and India forge major sectoral agreements #highlighting ‘opportunity-rich’ economic collaboration

Netherlands take another flawless step as Germany strengthen their credentials in Santiago

Santiago (Chile), Dec 6 (UNI) The Netherlands once again confirmed why they are the tournament’s leading contenders: they closed the pool phase with a commanding 13–0 win over Malaysia, reaching 31 goals scored without conceding and showing a level of tactical authority unmatched in Santiago.

#Netherlands take another flawless step as Germany strengthen their credentials in Santiago

Russian translations of Bhagavad Gita and Yoga-Vasishtha highlight India-Russia cultural bonds

New Delhi, Dec 6 (UNI) India and Russia recently reinforced their centuries-old cultural and spiritual connections during President Vladimir Putin''s highly productive visit to New Delhi.

#Russian translations of Bhagavad Gita and Yoga-Vasishtha highlight India-Russia cultural bonds

CM, others push for JKCCE postponement as age-relaxation decision pending

Srinagar, Dec 6 (UNI) Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and several J&K leaders on Saturday urged the JK Public Service Commission (JKPSC) to postpone the Jammu and Kashmir Combined Competitive Examination (JKCCE) citing mounting uncertainty caused by the pending approval of age relaxation for aspirants.

#CM # others push for JKCCE postponement as age-relaxation decision pending

Arunachal: Counterfeit currency racket busted in Naharlagun; 4 arrested

Itanagar, Dec 6 (UNI) Police in Naharlagun busted a counterfeit currency racket and arrested four persons and recovered fake currency notes worth Rs 1,12,000, a senior police officer said on Saturday.

#Arunachal: Counterfeit currency racket busted in Naharlagun; 4 arrested

How to combat this age of Misinformation?

New Delhi, Dec 6 (UNI) The effects of misinformation are explicit in the epic Mahabharata; when Dharmaraj Yudhisthira said stoically, “Ashwatthama Hatah Naro va Kunjaro va” amidst the war drums as orchestrated by Lord Krishna, which led to the overpowering and killing of the weaponless, otherwise invincible guru Dronacharya. The strategy paved a victory path for the Pandavas; a victory achieved at the cost of truth. This is a mirror to the mindless actions that unfold among the consumers of misinformation and disinformation. .

#How to combat this age of Misinformation?

Royal Enfield opens the second edition of ‘Journeying Across The Himalayas’ with a vernissage evening in New Delhi

Nagpur braces for assembly session, 8,000 cops deployed

Nagpur, Dec 6 (UNI) The Maharashtra legislature’s winter session, set to begin on December 8, has triggered large-scale security preparations in Nagpur with the city effectively turning into a police camp.

#Nagpur braces for assembly session # 8 #000 cops deployed

Eight flights cancelled from Srinagar Airport amid nationwide disruptions

Srinagar, Dec 6 (UNI) Flight operations continued to witness major disruptions at Srinagar International Airport on Saturday, as eight flights, including seven operated by IndiGo, were cancelled amid nationwide flight disruptions, officials said.

#Eight flights cancelled from Srinagar Airport amid nationwide disruptions

Aguirre says Mexico must earn World Cup progress

Washington, Dec 6 (UNI) Mexico manager Javier Aguirre said Friday his team''s status as a 2026 World Cup co-host would not make it any easier to reach the tournament''s knockout stages.

#Aguirre says Mexico must earn World Cup progress

Mamata warns against religious polarisation as state braces for 'new' Babri Mosque, BJP cadre chant Gita slokas

Kolkata, Dec 6 (UNI) At a time when Humayun Kabir is laying the foundation stone of the proposed Babri mosque in Murshidabad and the BJP is gearing up for Gita chanting programmes across West Bengal, creating a charged atmosphere of religious polarisation, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee stressed the need for unity and harmony, using the occasion of Sanhati Diwas to underline Bengal’s centuries-old tradition of coexistence on Saturday.

#Mamata warns against religious polarisation as state braces for 'new' Babri Mosque # BJP cadre chant Gita slokas

HP: Chopal fire ravages, family loses shelter

Shimla, Dec 6 (UNI) A major fire broke out on Friday evening in a wooden house owned by Mella Ram in the Dhabass–Kenchi area of Chopal, officials told UNI.

#HP: Chopal fire ravages # family loses shelter

ED files supplementary chargesheet against Reliance Power over SECI tender fraud

New Delhi (December 6, UNI): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday filed a supplementary chargesheet in a case involving alleged fake bank guarantees submitted by Reliance Power Limited to the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) to secure a tender.

#ED files supplementary chargesheet against Reliance Power over SECI tender fraud

PM Modi gifts President Putin with Bhagavad Gita in Russian, Assam Black Tea, Kashmiri Saffron

New Delhi, Dec 5 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted Russian President Vladimir Putin with a copy of the Bhagavad Gita in Russian, as well as a gift pack of fine Assam Black Tea, an Ornate Silver Tea Set, a Handcrafted Silver Horse, a Marble Chess Set and Kashmiri Saffron.

#PM Modi gifts President Putin with Bhagavad Gita in Russian # Assam Black Tea # Kashmiri Saffron

Hundred villagers complain of food poisoning after consuming 'Mahaprasad' on Datta Jayanti day

Kolhapur, Dec 6 (UNI) About a hundred villagers were hospitalised with complaints of food poisoning after consuming ''Mahaprasad'' on Sri Datta Jayanti today at Sambre village in Gadhinglaj tehsil of this district.

#Hundred villagers complain of food poisoning after consuming 'Mahaprasad' on Datta Jayanti day

Tata Power illuminates remote Odisha village that languished in darkness for decades

Bhubaneshwar, Dec 5 (UNI) TPNODL, a joint venture between Tata Power and the Odisha Government, has brought electricity to Dhanusahi village, a remote area in Mayurbhanj district, under the Biju Gram Jyoti Yojana.

#Tata Power illuminates remote Odisha village that languished in darkness for decades

UP Govt's major crackdown on illegal drugs: FIRs filed against 128 firms for misuse of Codeine

Lucknow, Dec 5 (UNI) The Uttar Pradesh government is continuously taking strict action against illegal drug traffickers who are pushing the youth of the state into the clutches of addiction.

#UP Govt's major crackdown on illegal drugs: FIRs filed against 128 firms for misuse of Codeine

India beat Belgium in a thrilling quarterfinal; setups semis clash against seven-time champions Germany

Chennai, Dec 5(UNI) Spirited Indian Junior Men''s Hockey Team held their nerves to beat Belgium 2-2 (4-3 SO) in a high-octane quarterfinal clash here at the FIH Hockey Men''s Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025 in Chennai. Princedeep Singh was the hero of the match with some incredible saves in the shootout that brought about glimpses of his coach PR Sreejesh, the former custodian of Indian senior team.

#India beat Belgium in a thrilling quarterfinal; setups semis clash against seven-time champions Germany

HP: State Govt and opposition unite against drug menace

Dharamsala, Dec 5 (UNI) In a rare show of unity, the ruling and opposition benches of Himachal Pradesh came together on Friday outside the Tapovan Assembly complex on the eighth and final day of the Winter Session to raise a collective voice against the growing drug menace in the state.

#HP: State Govt and opposition unite against drug menace

Doctor woman kills boyfriend over marital dispute in Nagpur

Nagpur, Dec 5 (UNI) A young woman working as a BAMS doctor allegedly killed her boyfriend in his sleep following a heated argument about marriage and later turned the knife on herself to put the blame on the deceased, Maharashtra police officials said on Friday.

#Doctor woman kills boyfriend over marital dispute in Nagpur

Twelve-yr-old girl, father killed by high-voltage wire, another girl seriously injured

Jalgaon, Dec 5 (UNI) A tragic electrocution incident claimed the lives of a father and his 12-year-old daughter in the Aksanagar locality near Master Colony today morning.

#Twelve-yr-old girl # father killed by high-voltage wire # another girl seriously injured

17 flights cancelled from Srinagar Airport

Srinagar, Dec 5 (UNI) Flight operations at Srinagar International Airport were partially affected on Friday, with 34 scheduled flights — 17 arrivals and 17 departures — cancelled, including 16 from IndiGo, airport officials said.

#17 flights cancelled from Srinagar Airport

Private bus falls into deep gorge in Ratnagiri, several injured

Ratnagiri, Dec 5 (UNI) A private bus carrying around 100 passengers plunged into a 70-foot-deep gorge in the Amba Ghat area of the district on Friday morning, leaving at least 15 people injured.

#Private bus falls into deep gorge in Ratnagiri # several injured

Two men held, seized 62 kg of ganja in Nagpur

Nagpur, Dec 5 (UNI) In a major crackdown under "Operation Thunder", Nagpur police have seized 62.580 kg of ganja and arrested two men in the Kalamna area, officials said on Friday.

#Two men held # seized 62 kg of ganja in Nagpur

Maha: Ex-Minister Sulekha Kumbhare levells serious allegations against Bawankule

Nagpur, Dec 5(UNI) A political confrontation has intensified in Nagpur''s Kamthi after Bahujan Republican Ekta Manch (BREM) president and former minister Sulekha Kumbhare on Friday levelled serious allegations against Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule.

#Maha: Ex-Minister Sulekha Kumbhare levells serious allegations against Bawankule

UK-Norway sign comprehensive defence cooperation agreement for hunting Russian subs in North Atlantic

London/Oslo, Dec 5 (UNI) The UK and Norway have unveiled a new defence pact that will see their navies jointly operate a warship fleet to "hunt Russian submarines" in the North Atlantic.

#UK-Norway sign comprehensive defence cooperation agreement for hunting Russian subs in North Atlantic

Odisha, WFP sign agreement to strengthen social protection for migrant workers

Bhubaneswar, Dec 5 (UNI) The Odisha Government and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) have signed a Technical Assistance Agreement aimed at improving access to social protection for vulnerable migrant workers and their families.

#Odisha # WFP sign agreement to strengthen social protection for migrant workers

Expedite CBI probe into Mukroh firing incident, Meghalya village council urges Amit Shah

Shillong, Dec 5 (UNI) The Dorbar Shnong of Mukroh Pyllun, the traditional governing body, has reminded the Meghalaya and central governments to expedite the CBI’s investigation into the November 22, 2022 incident, in which five residents were killed in Assam police firing.

#Expedite CBI probe into Mukroh firing incident # Meghalya village council urges Amit Shah

Scindia attends ceremonial 'stone pulling' at Touphema village Kohima

Kohima, Dec 5 (UNI) union Communications Minister and Minister for DoNER, Jyotiraditya Scindia was the chief guest at the ceremonial ''stone pulling'' event at Touphema village in Kohima district of Nagaland. Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio was also present to witness the event hosted at the behest of the tourism department.

#Scindia attends ceremonial 'stone pulling' at Touphema village Kohima

Nagpur to witness 33 rallies during Winter Session from Monday

Nagpur, Dec 5 (UNI) As the winter session of the Maharashtra Legislature begins in Nagpur on December 8, the city is set to witness a massive surge of public agitations.

#Nagpur to witness 33 rallies during Winter Session from Monday

Technology, creativity should be encouraged in education system: AP CM

Parvatipuram, Dec 5 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has asserted that the education system will be developed as a role model for the entire country and emphasized that integration of technology and creativity should be encouraged in the education system.

#Technology # creativity should be encouraged in education system: AP CM

Scindia launches Rs 646.39 cr development projects in Nagaland

Dimapur, Dec 5 (UNI) union Communications and DoNER Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurated and launched major development projects, under the DoNER ministry, amounting to Rs 646.39 crore in Nagaland at the multipurpose hall, Phezou resort, Tuophema, in Kohima today, signalling a significant push towards strengthening infrastructure, public services, and connectivity in the state.

#Scindia launches Rs 646.39 cr development projects in Nagaland

IndiGo Nagpur-Pune flight diverted to Hyderabad; passengers stranded and furious.

Pune Dec 5 (UNI) A major flight mismanagement incident unfolded last night when an IndiGo flight scheduled to travel from Nagpur to Pune left passengers stranded in Hyderabad. The Nagpur-Pune flight, scheduled for 11:40 pm, did not take off until 1 am.

#IndiGo Nagpur-Pune flight diverted to Hyderabad; passengers stranded and furious.

Jain Monk Nileshchandra launches ‘Save the Pigeons’ campaign, announces fresh agitation in Mumbai

Mumbai Dec 5 (UNI) After the closure of pigeon shelters (kabutarkhanas), Jain monk Nileshchandra on Friday launched the ''Save the Pigeons'' campaign. Speaking to the media here on Friday he said he has begun mobilising his community for compassion towards all living beings. He announced that he will once again stage a peaceful hunger strike at Dadar to convey their message to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. He alleged that some ministers are ignoring the issue due to the upcoming elections, but assured, "We will not ignore it".

#Jain Monk Nileshchandra launches ‘Save the Pigeons’ campaign # announces fresh agitation in Mumbai

Delhi's Pitampura gets infra boost with new roads, drainage inaugurated by CM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (UNI) Fulfilling the long-pending demands of local citizens, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday inaugurated new road and drainage works in the KU, FU, ED and ND blocks of Pitampura, marking a major push to upgrade civic infrastructure in the area.

#Delhi's Pitampura gets infra boost with new roads # drainage inaugurated by CM

Agra among least connected cities in the world for travellers : Study

New Delhi, Dec 5 (UNI) The historic city of Agra shares a unique place along with some other major cities in different countries, being the least connected for travellers.

#Agra among least connected cities in the world for travellers : Study

Telangana marks Armed Forces Flag Day 2025; Governor, CM lead contributions

Hyderabad, Dec 5 (UNI) The Armed Forces Flag Day 2025 was observed on Friday at the Directorate of Sainik Welfare in Hyderabad and across all ten regional Sainik Welfare Offices in Telangana, with ex-servicemen, their families and NCC cadets participating in the commemorative events.

#Telangana marks Armed Forces Flag Day 2025; Governor # CM lead contributions

Arsenal visits Aston Villa, Dyche, Frank face former clubs in Premier League

London, Dec 5 (UNI) Third-placed Aston Villa will take on Premier League leader Arsenal in the standout match of the weekend, which is also the first game to be played on Saturday lunchtime.
Aston Villa won a thrilling game 4-3 away to Brighton on Wednesday to climb to third in the table, with Ollie Watkins also returning to form in front of goal.

#Arsenal visits Aston Villa # Dyche # Frank face former clubs in Premier League

Drive against illegal Bangladeshis: No place for infiltrators in UP, say officials

Lucknow, Dec 5 (UNI) The Yogi Adityanath government has launched a decisive campaign against illegal Bangladeshi and Rohingya infiltrators in Uttar Pradesh, government officials said on Friday.

#Drive against illegal Bangladeshis: No place for infiltrators in UP # say officials

Nagaland promotes apprenticeship under PM-NAPS

Dimapur, Dec 5 (UNI) As part of the pilot initiative for promotion of apprenticeship in the Northeastern region, the Nagaland employment, skill development & entrepreneurship department organised a state-level campaign on promotion of apprenticeship under the PM-National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (PM-NAPS) at the capital cultural hall in Kohima on Friday.

#Nagaland promotes apprenticeship under PM-NAPS

Left parties allege planned closure of HEC, accuse Centre of pushing agenda

Ranchi, Dec 5 (UNI) The Left parties have accused the Centre of deliberately dismantling Ranchi-based Heavy Engineering Corporation (HEC), arguing that the public-sector giant is being pushed toward closure so that its nearly 5,000 acres of prime land and high-value assets can be transferred to private corporations.

#Left parties allege planned closure of HEC # accuse Centre of pushing agenda

Agriculture will be driving force of Telangana’s USD 3 trillion vision: Minister Tummala

Hyderabad, Dec 5 (UNI) Telangana Agriculture, Marketing, Cooperation, Handlooms & Textiles Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao said the Telangana Rising Global Summit–2025 will serve as a pivotal platform to propel the state toward its long-term goal of becoming a USD 3 trillion economy by 2047.

#Agriculture will be driving force of Telangana’s USD 3 trillion vision: Minister Tummala

CM Hemant Soren receives armed forces flag day badge from directorate of Sainik Welfare

Ranchi, Dec 5 (UNI) Chief Minister Hemant Soren was presented with the Armed Forces Flag Day badge on Friday by Brigadier Niranjan Kumar (Retd.), Director of the Directorate of Sainik Welfare, during a courtesy meeting held at the Jharkhand Vidhan Sabha.

#CM Hemant Soren receives armed forces flag day badge from directorate of Sainik Welfare

Two killed in separate accidents in Bagodar area of Giridih district

Giridih, Dec 5 (UNI) Two people lost their lives in separate incidents in the Bagodar police station area of Giridih district on Thursday, according to police sources.

#Two killed in separate accidents in Bagodar area of Giridih district

Shanti Maha Yagya revives centuries-old traditions in Jhadag village after 54 years

Shimla, Dec 5 (UNI) After a gap of 54 years, the Shanti Maha Yagya commenced this week at the historic Nageshwar temple in Jhadag village, Jubbal in the district, infusing the entire region with renewed spiritual fervour. The deity’s ceremonial arrival on the opening day drew an overwhelming gathering of devotees from remote villages, who thronged the temple complex on Thursday afternoon.

#Shanti Maha Yagya revives centuries-old traditions in Jhadag village after 54 years

HC sentences man for second marriage during appeal by first wife

Chandigarh, Dec 5 (UNI) The Punjab and Haryana High Court has sentenced a man to three months’ simple imprisonment for entering into a second marriage while his first wife’s appeal against their divorce was still under judicial consideration.

#HC sentences man for second marriage during appeal by first wife

IndiGo cancels over 750 flights amid pilot shortage; FDTL relaxation sought

New Delhi, Dec 5 (UNI) IndiGo’s operational disruption entered its third day on Friday, with over 750 flights cancelled across major airports, adding to the more than 550 cancellations reported the previous day.
The airline has called off all 235 flights at Delhi airport on Friday, while operations at Chennai are expected to be affected until 6 pm. Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad have also experienced significant disruptions.

#IndiGo cancels over 750 flights amid pilot shortage; FDTL relaxation sought

MP Amritpal Singh Moves High Court Again, Challenges Third NSA Detention

Chandigarh, Dec 5 (UNI) Punjab MP Amritpal Singh has once again approached the Punjab and Haryana High Court, filing a fresh petition challenging the third extension of the National Security Act (NSA) imposed on him. Elected from the Khadoor Sahib Lok Sabha constituency, Singh argued that the latest detention order is unconstitutional and violates his fundamental rights.

#MP Amritpal Singh Moves High Court Again # Challenges Third NSA Detention

Economic cooperation between India and Russia is our priority, and we have agreed on an economic cooperation program till 2030: PM Modi

New Delhi, Dec 5 (UNI) To increase economic cooperation between India and Russia is our priority, and for this we have agreed on an economic cooperation program till 2030.

#Economic cooperation between India and Russia is our priority # and we have agreed on an economic cooperation program till 2030: PM Modi

India-Russia agreed on economic cooperation programme: PM Modi

New DElhi, Dec 5 (UNI) India-Russia agreed on economic cooperation programme: PM Modi
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#India-Russia agreed on economic cooperation programme: PM Modi

Vizag set for nail-biting decider as India take on SA

Visakhapatnam, Dec 5 (UNI) The One-Day series culminates tomorrow with the decider at the Dr YS Rajashekar Reddy Cricket Stadium here. With the India-SA series locked 1-1, every run, every delivery, and every decision could tilt the contest in favor of either side. If the first two matches were tense, buckle up, the decider promises fireworks.

#Vizag set for nail-biting decider as India take on SA

Telles penalty earns Botafogo late draw against Cruzeiro

Rip de Janeiro, Dec 5 (UNI) Alex Telles converted a late penalty as Botafogo salvaged a 2-2 away draw with Cruzeiro in Brazil''s Serie A.

#Telles penalty earns Botafogo late draw against Cruzeiro

Ratul Puri Announces Hindustan Power’s Power Supply Agreement with Assam Power Distribution Company Limited for the Supply of 130 MW of Electricity

Vidyasvam’s Approach to Samskrita: Blending Traditional Grammar With Contemporary Pedagogy

Regenagri Fast Track Cotton Initiative Unites Brands, Farmers and Industry Leaders for Climate-Resilient Cotton Future

WSCS India Registers Rapid Growth in Paper Cutlery Segment as Demand for Sustainable Packaging Rises

10 IndiGo flights cancelled at Srinagar Airport amid ongoing nationwide disruptions

Srinagar, Dec 5 (UNI) Flight operations of IndiGo continued to face disruptions on Friday as 10 out of 18 scheduled IndiGo flights at Srinagar International Airport were cancelled, an airport official said .

#10 IndiGo flights cancelled at Srinagar Airport amid ongoing nationwide disruptions

Wardens, six students booked for allegedly ragging Class 8 student

Sujanpurtira (HP), Dec 5 (UNI) In a unique crime, Hamirpur police have registered a case against two wardens and six senior students of Sainik School, Sujanpur Tihra, under the Anti-Ragging Act and the POCSO Act for allegedly ragging an eighth-grade student.

#Wardens # six students booked for allegedly ragging Class 8 student

India-Russia strategic partnership broadens: FTA talks, industry engagement, and connectivity projects in focus
Arti Bali
New Delhi, Dec 5 UNI India and Russia are poised to take their partnership beyond the traditional domains of defence and energy, exploring broader economic collaboration. Officials said that steps are underway to negotiate a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the Eurasian Economic union (EAEU)that will create new opportunities for Indian businesses across multiple sectors.
#India-Russia strategic partnership broadens: FTA talks #industry engagement #and connectivity projects in focus

Principal gets two-year jail term in 2019 Khadakoli school bus tragedy

Shimla, Dec 5(UNI) In an exemplary judgment underscoring institutional accountability, the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate Upasana Sharma has convicted DAVN School Principal Dhanendra Goyal for negligence leading to the 2019 Khadakoli bus accident, which claimed the lives of five students and the driver.

#Principal gets two-year jail term in 2019 Khadakoli school bus tragedy

Seals of 17 EVMs were broken and re-voting conducted in Salekasa Nagar Panchayat, alleges Congress' Sapkal

Mumbai, Dec 4 (UNI) Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee President Harshvardhan Sapkal alleged here on Thursday that in the recently conducted municipal elections, bogus voting, intimidation, and blatant violations of all rules took place.

#Seals of 17 EVMs were broken and re-voting conducted in Salekasa Nagar Panchayat # alleges Congress' Sapkal

Action Committee against renaming of Islampur town files plea in Kolhapur Circuit Bench of HC

Sangli, Maharashtra, Dec 4 (UNI) The Action Committee against the renaming of Islampur town to Ishwarpur in this district, today filed a plea in Kolhapur Circuit Bench of Bombay High Court after the central and state governments announced two different names for Islampur town -- Ishwarpur and Uran-Ishwarpur respectively. .

#Action Committee against renaming of Islampur town files plea in Kolhapur Circuit Bench of HC

100-day campaign for child marriage–free Bharat launched

New Delhi, Dec 4 (UNI) To commemorate the first anniversary of the Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat campaign, union Minister of Women and Child Development (WCD) Annpurna Devi today launched the 100-Day Intensive Awareness Campaign for a Child Marriage Free Bharat, in the national capital on Thursday.

#100-day campaign for child marriage–free Bharat launched

Final Phase Progresses on Ahilyanagar–Beed–Parli Railway Line

Beed, Dec 4 (UNI) The final phase of work on the new Ahilyanagar–Beed–Parli railway line is underway, with the Central Railway preparing for a series of critical tests in the Beed–Vadwani section.

#Final Phase Progresses on Ahilyanagar–Beed–Parli Railway Line

Maha: Newborn baby found dead in garbage dump in Dahanu

Palghar, Dec 4 (UNI) A newborn baby was found dead in a garbage dump near the Sakhar Ashram School in Sabre, located in Dahanu taluka of Palghar district, an official said on Thursday that the distressing discovery was made on Wednesday by local residents, who promptly informed the Dahanu police.

#Maha: Newborn baby found dead in garbage dump in Dahanu

State-level workshop for 500 exemplary teachers held in Sambhajinagar

Ch. Sambhajinagar, Dec 4 (UNI) A one-day state-level workshop for 500 exemplary teachers from across Maharashtra was held on Thursday at Tapadiya Natya Mandir in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. The event was held under the state’s ‘Idol Teacher’ initiative, which recognises educators who have demonstrated outstanding performance and prepares them to guide improvements in schools.

#State-level workshop for 500 exemplary teachers held in Sambhajinagar

LoP discusses demand for age relaxation of aspirants with J&K LG

LoP discusses demand for age relaxation of aspirants with J&K LG
Jammu, Dec 4 (UNI) Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma on Thursday met the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha here at Lok Bhawan and raised the long-pending demand of age relaxation for combined competitive examination aspirants across Jammu and Kashmir.

#LoP discusses demand for age relaxation of aspirants with J&K LG

Man attacks woman, then commits suicide in Nagpur

Nagpur, Dec 4(UNI): A 28-year-old man allegedly died by suicide after attacking a woman with a knife in the early hours of Thursday, police said.

#Man attacks woman # then commits suicide in Nagpur

Healthcare system must focus on enhancing diagnostic accuracy: J&K LG

Jammu, Dec 4 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday highlighted the need to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) and big data analysis into diagnostic processes for accuracy and speed and to strengthen the bridge between Science and Medicine.

#Healthcare system must focus on enhancing diagnostic accuracy: J&K LG

Healthcare system must focus on enhancing diagnostic accuracy: J&K LG

Jammu, Dec 4 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today highlighted the need to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) and big data analysis into diagnostic processes for accuracy and speed and to strengthen the bridge between Science and Medicine.

#Healthcare system must focus on enhancing diagnostic accuracy: J&K LG

UP: Man sentenced to life for rape of minor girl in Kushinagar

Kushinagar (UP), Dec 4 (UNI) A man was sentenced to life imprisonment and a fine of Rs 5 lakh by a special court in Kushinagar here in Uttar Pradesh for sexually assaulting a three-year-old girl, prosecution sources said.

#UP: Man sentenced to life for rape of minor girl in Kushinagar

710 J&K Agniveers pass out from JAK LI Regimental Centre; CM Omar attends parade

Srinagar, Dec 4 (UNI) Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday attended the Passing Out parade of Agniveer Batch-06 at the Jammu & Kashmir Light Infantry (JAK LI) Regimental Centre, Srinagar, where he congratulated the young soldiers for successfully completing their 31-week rigorous training.

#710 J&K Agniveers pass out from JAK LI Regimental Centre; CM Omar attends parade

Delhi steps up fight against pollution; CM, LG issue directives

New Delhi, Dec 4(UNI) Lieutenant Governor Vinay Kumar Saxena along with CM Rekha Gupta on Thursday held a high-level review meeting at Raj Niwas, issuing strict instructions to all departments to intensify action against dust, garbage, and construction debris across the capital.

#Delhi steps up fight against pollution; CM # LG issue directives

Mamata warns against ‘politics of riots’ after TMC suspends MLA for communal remarks

Kolkata, Dec 4 (UNI) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday cautioned against attempts to incite communal tensions in Murshidabad, declaring that the district’s people “will never accept the politics of riots”.

#Mamata warns against ‘politics of riots’ after TMC suspends MLA for communal remarks

Indian Pickleball League: Chennai Super Warriors qualify for playoffs with fourth straight win

New Delhi, Dec 4(UNI) With a perfect win record after four games, Chennai Super Warriors became the first team to confirm a playoff spot in the Indian Pickleball League- launched by The Times Group and recognised as India’s only official pickleball league, sanctioned by the Indian Pickleball Association under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports. The league leaders beat Bengaluru Blasters 4-2, after Lucknow Leopards and Capital Warriors Gurgaon had earlier played out a 3-3 draw. .

#Indian Pickleball League: Chennai Super Warriors qualify for playoffs with fourth straight win

Bihar govt. presents new age economic roadmap

Patna, Dec 4 (UNI) Bihar government unveiled an ambitious development roadmap in the Legislative Assembly, emphasising that the new NDA government has been formed with the overwhelming mandate of the people.

#Bihar govt. presents new age economic roadmap

Manipur official flags off IDPs for resettlement

Imphal, Dec 4 (UNI) Deputy Commissioner of Bishnupur Pooja Elangbam on Thursday flagged off Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) from the Leimaram High School Relief Camp for their resettlement at Leimaram Waroiching under the revenue jurisdiction of Nambol sub-division of Sadu Koireng, Bishnupur district.

#Manipur official flags off IDPs for resettlement

UP strengthens global investment pipeline with key Singapore engagements

Singapore/ Lucknow, Dec 4 (UNI) Invest UP continued its focused international outreach in Singapore to attract high-quality global investments into Uttar Pradesh’s priority sectors.

#UP strengthens global investment pipeline with key Singapore engagements

AP: Opposition leaders being arrested in false cases: Ex CM Jagan Reddy

Vijayawada, Dec 4 (UNI) YSRCP President and former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has come down heavily on the Naidu headed AP government alleging that false cases are being foisted against the YSRCP leaders and they are being harassed.

#AP: Opposition leaders being arrested in false cases: Ex CM Jagan Reddy

Maharashtra: Election code casts a shadow over Nagpur Winter Session

Nagpur, Dec 4 (UNI): The Maharashtra legislature’s winter session, scheduled to open in Nagpur, is set to unfold under the constraints of an extended model code of conduct for municipal councils and Nagar Panchayat elections raising concerns about the government’s ability to announce any major initiatives for Vidarbha.

#Maharashtra: Election code casts a shadow over Nagpur Winter Session

Supporters of PMK Founder Ramadoss faction stages demo in Delhi against ECI for recognising Anbumani as Party Chief

Chennai, Dec 4 (UNI) Already ridden by facionalism over the leadership row between the father-son duo
in the OBC-Vanniyar dominated Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK), members of the faction headed by Party
Founder Dr S. Ramadoss today staged a demonstration in New Delhi against the Election Commission
of India (ECI) for recognising his estranged son Anbumani Ramadoss as the Party President.

#Supporters of PMK Founder Ramadoss faction stages demo in Delhi against ECI for recognising Anbumani as Party Chief

Scindia in Nagaland on three-day visit

Dimapur, Dec 4 (UNI) union Minister for Communications and Development of the North Eastern Region (DoNER) Jyotiraditya Scindia arrived in Dimapur on thursday for a three-day visit to Nagaland.

#Scindia in Nagaland on three-day visit

To curb illegal dumping, Delhi govt to deploy civil defence in Hari Nagar

New Delhi, 4 Dec (UNI) Responding to complaints of residents in West Delhi’s Hari Nagar area about mounting piles of garbage dumped at an officially closed site on the Mangal Pandey Marg, Urban Development Minister Ashish Sood on Thursday directed MCD officials to deploy Civil Defence personnel at the site during night hours to prevent illegal waste disposal.

#To curb illegal dumping # Delhi govt to deploy civil defence in Hari Nagar

Karnataka High Court stays FIR against Kumaraswamy

Bengaluru, Dec 4 (UNI) The Karnataka High Court on Thursday stayed all further proceedings in the FIR filed against union Minister HD Kumaraswamy for allegedly making a false statement during the 2024 Lok Sabha election campaign.

#Karnataka High Court stays FIR against Kumaraswamy

Bengal Super League set to commence from Dec 14

Kolkata, Dec 4 (UNI) The Bengal Super League (BSL) is poised to usher in a new chapter in Bengal’s footballing landscape as it officially kicks off on December 14, bringing with it a renewed spirit of competition and community engagement.

#Bengal Super League set to commence from Dec 14

Telangana: Police hold flag march to ensure peaceful GP elections

Hyderabad, Dec 4 (UNI) Ahead of the upcoming Gram Panchayat elections, Police on Thursday conducted a flag march across Mogiligidda, Yellampally, Chowlapally and Kishannagar villages in Farooqnagar Mandal to instill confidence among voters and reinforce a sense of security.

#Telangana: Police hold flag march to ensure peaceful GP elections

Arsenal beats Brentford with 2-0 in Premier League

London, Dec 4 (UNI) Arsenal reopened a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League with a 2-0 home win over Brentford.

#Arsenal beats Brentford with 2-0 in Premier League

How Retail Management Trends Are Shaping the Future of Corporate Business Models

 

Netherlands dominate again as Chile keep their hopes alive on a thrilling Day 3 in Santiago

Santiago (Chile), Dec 4 (UNI) Day 3 of the FIH Hockey Women''s Junior World Cup City of Santiago 2025 was defined by the supremacy of the Netherlands, who once again delivered an outstanding performance with an 8–0 win over Japan to underline their status as leading title contenders, with 18 goals scored and none conceded so far.

#Netherlands dominate again as Chile keep their hopes alive on a thrilling Day 3 in Santiago

Odisha: 1,562 villages have no access to mobile, internet connectivity

Bhubaneshwar, Dec 4 (UNI) Despite renewed emphasis on Information and Technology both by the State and the Centre, as many as 1,562 revenue villages in Odisha are bereft of mobile and internet connectivity.

#Odisha: 1 #562 villages have no access to mobile # internet connectivity

Hamas has one remaining hostage body to return to Israel

Jerusalem, Dec 4 (UNI/SPUTNIK) The remains of a killed hostage, Thai citizen Sudthisak Rinthalak, have been returned to Israel from Gaza, meaning only one body from among the more than 250 hostages abducted by the Palestinian movement Hamas remains in the Gaza Strip, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu''s office said on Thursday.

#Hamas has one remaining hostage body to return to Israel

EoW chargesheets businessman, ex-officials in Srinagar land fraud case

Srinagar, Dec 4 (UNI) The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Crime Branch Kashmir filed a chargesheet in a land-fraud case allegedly involving a businessman and two retired officers of revenue department , officials said on Thursday.

#EoW chargesheets businessman # ex-officials in Srinagar land fraud case

Police registers FIR against hotel in south Kashmir for violating immigration Rules

Srinagar, Dec 4 (UNI) Police in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Thursday registered an FIR against a local hotel in Pahalgam for alleged violations of the Immigration and Foreigners Act.

#Police registers FIR against hotel in south Kashmir for violating immigration Rules

West Bengal SIR: EC flags 30 booths for major voter data mismatches; orders statewide progeny mapping

Kolkata, Dec 4 (UNI) The Election Commission has primarily identified 30 booths across 30 assembly constituencies where widespread discrepancies in parental information have been detected in the 2025 electoral rolls, prompting an urgent order for progeny mapping at all polling booths.

#West Bengal SIR: EC flags 30 booths for major voter data mismatches; orders statewide progeny mapping

Meta has begun deleting accounts of teenagers under 16 in Australia

Canberra, Dec 4 (UNI/SPUTNIK) US technological giant Meta (banned in Russia for extremism) began deleting the accounts of Australian teenagers under 16 on its social media platforms on Thursday, Australian media reported.

#Meta has begun deleting accounts of teenagers under 16 in Australia

Anoushka Shankar slams Air India after Sitar damaged during flight

New Delhi, Dec 4 (UNI) Renowned sitar player Anoushka Shankar has expressed her disappointment with Air India after her instrument was damaged during a flight.

#Anoushka Shankar slams Air India after Sitar damaged during flight

Health and National Security Cess Bill 2025 poised for Lok Sabha passage today

New Delhi, Dec 4 (UNI) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is slated to introduce the Health and National Security Cess Bill, 2025 in the Lok Sabha on Thursday, aiming to levy a cess on the production of specific goods, including pan masala. The move seeks to generate dedicated funds for strengthening public health initiatives and national security measures.

#Health and National Security Cess Bill 2025 poised for Lok Sabha passage today

Priyanka Gandhi slams Modi govt as Rupee falls past 90 against Dollar

New Delhi, Dec 4 (UNI) Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, All India Congress Committee general secretary and Wayanad MP, on Thursday criticized the government as the Indian rupee slipped past the 90-per-dollar mark, hitting a record low.

#Priyanka Gandhi slams Modi govt as Rupee falls past 90 against Dollar

Rashmika Mandanna condemns rising misuse of AI-generated explicit images

New Delhi, Dec 4 (UNI) The growing misuse of Artificial Intelligence to generate fake, explicit, and morphed images of film personalities has become a serious concern in the Indian entertainment industry.

#Rashmika Mandanna condemns rising misuse of AI-generated explicit images

BJP to hold massive protest against Sukhu govt in Dharamsala

Dharamsala, Dec 3 (UNI) The Himachal Pradesh BJP will hold a massive protest on December 4, Thursday, at Zorawar Stadium in Dharamsala against what they termed as the “three years of failures” of the Congress government.

#BJP to hold massive protest against Sukhu govt in Dharamsala

962 Agniveers join Army after Passing Out Parade in Ramgarh

Ranchi, Dec 3 (UNI) The Punjab Regimental Centre in Ramgarh Cantonment held a ceremonial passing-out parade today, marking the induction of 962 Agniveers into the Indian Army.

#962 Agniveers join Army after Passing Out Parade in Ramgarh

From big to small nuclear power plants -- N talks to take centrestage during Putin visit

By Venkatachari Jagannathan

Chennai, Dec 3 (UNI) One can surely expect a major announcement in the nuclear sector between India and Russia during the Russian President Vladimir Putin’s two day Indian visit starting Dec 4, 2025.

#From big to small nuclear power plants -- N talks to take centrestage during Putin visit

BJP reclaims Shalimar Bagh- B ward with highest margin of over 10k votes

New Delhi, Dec 3 (UNI) Bharatiya Janata Party retained the Shalimar Bagh-B ward of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, with its candidate Anita Jain winning with the highest margin of over 10,000 votes in the by-poll over his nearest Aam Aadmi Party rival.

#BJP reclaims Shalimar Bagh- B ward with highest margin of over 10k votes

Massive fire destroys multiple houses in Kotkhai tehsil village

Shimla, Dec 3 (UNI) A massive fire on Wednesday afternoon ravaged Badvi village in Kotkhai Tehsil of Shimla district, destroying nearly 50 rooms belonging to eight families and leaving the community in deep distress.

#Massive fire destroys multiple houses in Kotkhai tehsil village

No cold storages in 14 Odisha districts

Bhubaneswar, Dec 3 (UNI) Odisha, a State largely regulated by agrarian economy, does not have a functional cold store facility, to preserve the perishable agro produce in as many as 14 districts out of 30 revenue districts. .

#No cold storages in 14 Odisha districts

In international conference on natural farming, Harned village of Hamirpur was named

Hamirpur, Dec 3 (UNI) Lalit Kalia and other farmers of Harned village are very excited because the model of Lalit Kalia, a progressive farmer of this village, who has made a new start in natural farming with the encouragement of Himachal Pradesh government, has been mentioned prominently in an international conference.

#In international conference on natural farming # Harned village of Hamirpur was named

NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of the reported death of four labourers in Gautam Budh Nagar

Lucknow, Dec 03 (UNI) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that four labourers died and several others were injured when a three-storey under construction building collapsed in Nagla Hukum Singh village of Jevar in Gautam Budh Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh on 19th November 2025.

#NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of the reported death of four labourers in Gautam Budh Nagar

Village Defence Guards are first tier of security grid: J&K DGP

Jammu, Dec 3 (UNI) Sensitizing about the constant adversarial tactics adopted by the enemy neighbour country to harm the security and harmony in our country, Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police, Nalin Prabhat today described Village Defence Guards (VDGs) as first tier of security grid and appreciated their role in timely intelligence collection as well as their role during Operation Sindoor and floods.

#Village Defence Guards are first tier of security grid: J&K DGP

SA's 359 chase equals highest total ever against India in ODIs

Raipur, Dec 3 (UNI) In a thrilling encounter at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, South Africa delivered a masterclass in composure, skill, and teamwork by successfully chasing 359 against India in the second ODI, marking the joint-highest target ever chased against India in ODIs.

#SA's 359 chase equals highest total ever against India in ODIs

Toss again crucial as India falls short against SA in 2nd ODI

Raipur, Dec 3 (UNI) India captain KL Rahul underlined the impact of the toss in India''s narrow four-wicket loss to South Africa in the second ODI at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, describing it as a decisive factor in the evening contest. The defeat allowed South Africa to level the three-match series 1-1.

#Toss again crucial as India falls short against SA in 2nd ODI

Indian Navy stages high-octane combat demonstration on Navy Day

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 3(UNI) In what was a high-energy operational demonstration, the naval aviation and surface units presented a sweeping display of combat readiness, precision flying and coordinated maritime operations to mark the Navy Day at Shangumugham Beach, Thiruvananthapuram, on Wednesday.

#Indian Navy stages high-octane combat demonstration on Navy Day

ONGC, Petronet LNG Ld execute 15-years ethane unloading, storage and handling services binding agreement

Bhubaneswar, Dec 3 (UNI) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) Limited and Petronet LNG Limited (PLL) have entered into a 15-Years Ethane Unloading, Storage and Handling (USH) Services Binding Term Sheet (commencing between October – December 2028 and ending on the 15th anniversary of the commencement date).
PLL is developing ethane unloading, storage and handling (USH) facilities with an ethane storage tank capacity of approx. 1,70,000 Cubic Meters at Dahej, Gujarat.

#ONGC # Petronet LNG Ld execute 15-years ethane unloading # storage and handling services binding agreement

AP CM proposes MSME parks for direct marketing facilities for agriculture produce

Rajahmundry, Dec 3 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said that efforts are on to provide direct marketing facilities for agricultural and horticultural produce by setting up MSME parks, and as part of it, Rayalaseema region will be developed as a horticulture hub as the region produces 18 varieties of fruits.

#AP CM proposes MSME parks for direct marketing facilities for agriculture produce

Partial ground closure for Sevilla after derby incidents against Betis

Madrid, Dec 3 (UNI) Sevilla has been sanctioned with a partial ground closure and a fine of 45,000 euros for the incidents which led to Sunday''s derby at home to local rivals, Betis being stopped for around 15 minutes and the players being taken to the dressing room. .

#Partial ground closure for Sevilla after derby incidents against Betis

Pickleball League: Bengaluru seal first win, Chennai make it three straight, Hyderabad return to form

New Delhi, Dec 3 (UNI) Bengaluru Blasters bounced back from successive defeats with a nail-biting 4-2 Grand Rally win over Mumbai Smashers, opening their account in the Indian Pickleball League on Wesnesday.

#Pickleball League: Bengaluru seal first win # Chennai make it three straight # Hyderabad return to form

Indian Super League would start soon, assures Sports Minister Mandaviya

New Delhi, Dec 3 (UNI) The meeting called by the Sports Ministry on Wednesday with different stakeholders of Indian football "regarding commercial arrangement for the Indian Super League" could not produce any immediate solution but ended with a firm assurance from the sports minister that the domestic season would kick off soon. .

#Indian Super League would start soon # assures Sports Minister Mandaviya

Complaint against Ranveer Singh for hurting religious sentiments

Bengaluru, Dec 3 (UNI) A legal complaint has been filed against Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh at the High Grounds Police Station for allegedly hurting religious sentiments by mimicking the sacred Ullalthi Daiva performance from Rishab Shetty’s Kantara Chapter 1 during the closing ceremony of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa on November 28.

#Complaint against Ranveer Singh for hurting religious sentiments

PM Modi sets poll-year agenda for Bengal BJP MPs in key Delhi meeting

Kolkata/New Delhi, Dec 3 (UNI) With West Bengal headed for Assembly elections next year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today held a crucial strategy meeting in Delhi with all BJP MPs from the state, setting the tone for the party’s poll preparations and spelling out clear organisational priorities.

#PM Modi sets poll-year agenda for Bengal BJP MPs in key Delhi meeting

Three killed, 6 injured as trailer rams 5 vehicles in Kushinagar; 2 more die in separate Pratapgarh crash

Kushinagar/Pratapgarh, Dec 3 (UNI) In a devastating road accident in Kushinagar district today, a speeding trailer lost control and rammed into five vehicles, leaving three people dead and six others injured.

#Three killed # 6 injured as trailer rams 5 vehicles in Kushinagar; 2 more die in separate Pratapgarh crash

Raj Govt to grant customised package to top companies, invite Rs 2,800 cr investment

Jaipur, Dec 3 (UNI) The Rajasthan Government is contemplating grant of a special customised package for setting up industry in the state to reputed entities such as Hindustan Zinc Fertilizers, Diakin Air Conditioning (India) and Lenskart Solutions, which will fetch an investment of more than Rs 2,880 crore.
The State Empowered Committee (SEC) formed under the Rajasthan Enterprises Single Window Enabling and Clearance Act, 2011 discussed modalities and all aspects of the projects at its 44th meeting under the Chairmanship of Chief Secretary V Srinivas.

#Raj Govt to grant customised package to top companies # invite Rs 2 #800 cr investment

Vizhinjam roars into global league: India’s deepest port sets record-breaking 1st year

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 3 (UNI) Vizhinjam International Seaport, developed and operated by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. (APSEZ) in partnership with the Government of Kerala, has completed its first year of commercial operations with an extraordinary performance that has redefined India’s maritime capabilities and earned global acclaim.

#Vizhinjam roars into global league: India’s deepest port sets record-breaking 1st year

Maduro remains defiant; Accuses US of 'psychological terrorism' against Venezuela

Caracas/Washington, Dec 3 (UNI) Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro struck a defiant tone in Caracas as Washington intensified its warnings. Appearing before thousands of supporters outside the Miraflores Palace and insisting that 200,000 "well-armed" troops stood ready to repel any US intervention.

#Maduro remains defiant; Accuses US of 'psychological terrorism' against Venezuela

Bihar cannot progress without strengthening agriculture and farmers: Ramkripal Yadav

Patna, Dec. 3 (UNI) Bihar''s Agriculture Minister Ramkripal Yadav today said that the vision of a developed Bihar is impossible without ensuring the growth of agriculture and farmers.

#Bihar cannot progress without strengthening agriculture and farmers: Ramkripal Yadav

As govt sends proposal to LG, J&K Oppn says it’s ‘pitting Kashmiris against each other’

Srinagar, Dec 3 (UNI) As the government forwarded its proposed reservation policy to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha after Chief Minister Omar Abdullah claimed it ensures justice for all, the opposition slammed the move as “passing the buck” and “pitting one Kashmiri against another.” .

#As govt sends proposal to LG # J&K Oppn says it’s ‘pitting Kashmiris against each other’

Haryana College Cadre exam results: Most English language posts vacant

Chandigarh, Dec 3 (UNI) The Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) has released the results of the Assistant Professor recruitment exam for the college cadre in the English subject, revealing a major shortfall in successful candidates.

#Haryana College Cadre exam results: Most English language posts vacant

Jashn-e-Rekhta: Once Again Ready to Spread the Fragrance of Urdu's Love, Art and Culture

New Delhi, December 3 (UNI) Jashn-e-Rekhta, the festival that connects the world to Urdu and brings the new generation closer to its beauty, is once again set to welcome Urdu lovers from December 5 to 7 at Baansera Park, Delhi.

#Jashn-e-Rekhta: Once Again Ready to Spread the Fragrance of Urdu's Love # Art and Culture

AAP MP Raghav Chadha highlights Punjab's water crisis in Parliament, urges central govt intervention

New Delhi, Dec 3 (UNI) During the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament, AAP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha urged the Central Government''s intervention over Punjab’s escalating water crisis, describing it as a ‘National Emergency’ rather than a state-specific problem.

#AAP MP Raghav Chadha highlights Punjab's water crisis in Parliament # urges central govt intervention

41st anniversary of Bhopal gas tragedy

Bhopal, Dec 3 (UNI) A government holiday was declared in the city on account of today being the 41st anniversary of the Bhopal gas tragedy.

#41st anniversary of Bhopal gas tragedy

Stage 2 of Mizoram Mountain Challenge flagged off from Tamdil Resort

Saitual, Dec 3 (UNI) The second stage of the "Zote Toyota Mizoram Mountain Challenge," organised by the Mizoram Cycling Association, was flagged off this morning by Additional Deputy Commissioner Lallawmawma at Tamdil Resort near Saitual town.

#Stage 2 of Mizoram Mountain Challenge flagged off from Tamdil Resort

India's squad for T20I series against South Africa announced

Mumbai, Dec 3 (UNI) The Senior Men’s Selection Committee has picked India’s squad for the upcoming five-match T20I series against South Africa.

#India's squad for T20I series against South Africa announced

SGPC opens registration for Khalsa Sajna Diwas pilgrimage to Pakistan Gurudwaras

Chandigarh, Dec 3 (UNI) The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has initiated formal preparations for the annual pilgrimage to Pakistan on the occasion of Khalsa Sajna Diwas (Baisakhi).

#SGPC opens registration for Khalsa Sajna Diwas pilgrimage to Pakistan Gurudwaras

Advait Energy Transitions Limited Secures INR 25.36 Crore OPGW Project Supporting Tenaga Nasional Berhad’s High-Voltage Infrastructure in Malaysia

Man held for attempting ATM fraud in Srinagar; multiple cards recovered

Srinagar, Dec 3 (UNI) J&K Police on Wednesday arrested an alleged fraudster in Srinagar and recovered multiple ATM cards from his possession.

#Man held for attempting ATM fraud in Srinagar; multiple cards recovered

Punjab Congress sees new flashpoint as Warring responds to Channi’s “United Congress” message

Chandigarh, Dec 3 (UNI) In a fresh display of internal friction within the Punjab Congress, state party president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring has answered former Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi in a style mirroring Channi’s own social-media signalling.

#Punjab Congress sees new flashpoint as Warring responds to Channi’s “United Congress” message

Nagpur to host winter session of Maharashtra legislature from December 8–14

Mumbai, Dec 3 (UNI) The Winter Session of the Maharashtra Legislature will be held in Nagpur from December 8 to 14.

#Nagpur to host winter session of Maharashtra legislature from December 8–14

MCA names U-19 women's one day squad for Nagpur tournament

Shillong, Dec 3 (UNI) The junior women''s selection committee of the Meghalaya Cricket Association has selected 15 players and five standbys for the BCCI''s U-19 Women''s One Day Trophy 2025-26 plate group.

#MCA names U-19 women's one day squad for Nagpur tournament

Delhi marriage visit not political, says Shivkumar

Bengaluru, Dec 3 (UNI) Karnataka Congress leader on Wednesday clarified that his planned visit to the national capital on December 14 is solely to attend a private marriage ceremony and carries no political significance, even as he firmly rejected BJP allegations regarding his luxury watch, asserting that it was legally purchased and fully disclosed in official documents.

#Delhi marriage visit not political # says Shivkumar

Rupee set to improve against dollar next year: CEA Nageswaran

New Delhi, Dec 3 (UNI) The Indian rupee is set to improve against the dollar next year, and right now, it''s not hurting exports or inflation, said Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran on Wednesday.

#Rupee set to improve against dollar next year: CEA Nageswaran

Navneet Kaur & Jarmanpreet Singh to lead SG Pipers at Hockey India League

New Delhi, Dec 3 (UNI) SG Pipers have announced their leadership group for Season 2 of the Hockey India League, placing their trust in two of India’s most respected Olympians.

#Navneet Kaur & Jarmanpreet Singh to lead SG Pipers at Hockey India League

Huddle Global 2025: KSUM invites applications for Agentic AI Hackathon

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 3 (UNI) Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) has invited applications for ‘Hack Imagine 2025’, a pan-India Hackathon planned as part of its annual startup festival Huddle Global 2025 to be held at Kovalam from December 12-14.

#Huddle Global 2025: KSUM invites applications for Agentic AI Hackathon

Parliamentary panel seeks statutory status for NSC, flags fault lines in India's data system

New Delhi, Dec 3 (UNI) A parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance has called for a sweeping overhaul of India''s statistical architecture, recommending that the National Statistical Commission (NSC) be granted statutory authority and empowered as the nodal body for all official data standards.

#Parliamentary panel seeks statutory status for NSC # flags fault lines in India's data system

CM Reddy orders best treatment for child injured in Hayathnagar dog attack

Hyderabad, Dec 3 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Wednesday expressed serious concern over the stray dog attack in Hayathnagar that left a mute child, Prem Chand, grievously injured.

#CM Reddy orders best treatment for child injured in Hayathnagar dog attack

Jagga Reddy slams KTR for remarks on Rahul Gandhi

Hyderabad, Dec 3 (UNI) TPCC Working President T Jagga Reddy on Wednesday sharply criticised BRS working president KT Rama Rao for questioning Rahul Gandhi’s vision, saying KTR had “no moral right” to comment on the Congress leader.

#Jagga Reddy slams KTR for remarks on Rahul Gandhi

Death toll from floods, landslides in Indonesia exceeds 800: Disaster Management Agency

Jakarta, Dec 3 (UNI/SPUTNIK) The death toll from floods and landslides in Indonesia has exceeded 800, Indonesia''s National Agency for Disaster Management (BNPB) said on Wednesday.

#Death toll from floods # landslides in Indonesia exceeds 800: Disaster Management Agency

Counting for 264 civic bodies on December 21; SEC orders tight security for EVM storage

Mumbai, Dec 3 (UNI) Acting on directives from the Bombay High Court, the State Election Commission (SEC) has rescheduled the counting of votes for 264 municipal councils and nagar panchayats in Maharashtra to December 21.

#Counting for 264 civic bodies on December 21; SEC orders tight security for EVM storage

962 Agniveers inducted into Indian Army during passing out parade at Ramgarh

Ramgarh, Dec 3 (UNI) A grand and dignified passing out parade of Agniveers was held on Wednesday at the Punjab Regimental Centre in Ramgarh Cantonment, marking the formal induction of 962 newly trained soldiers into the Indian Army.

#962 Agniveers inducted into Indian Army during passing out parade at Ramgarh

IFFK will propel Malayalam Cinema onto the Global Stage: Resul Pookutty

P Krishna Kumar
Kerala, Dec 3 (UNI) Oscar-winning sound designer Resul Pookutty, the newly appointed Chairman of the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy, has lauded Malayalam cinema as a growing force on the global stage, attributing its success to content that is deeply rooted in Kerala’s language, culture, and traditions.

#IFFK will propel Malayalam Cinema onto the Global Stage: Resul Pookutty

UP: Tragic crash in UP’s Jalaun claims lives of three friends

Jalaun (UP), Dec 3 (UNI) Three teenagers lost their lives in a road accident in the Sirsa Kalar police station area, about 45 km from the district headquarters, police said on Wednesday.

#UP: Tragic crash in UP’s Jalaun claims lives of three friends

Kothai blaze leaves village home destroyed

Shimla, Dec 3 (UNI) A residential house in Badvi village under Kotkhai Tehsil of this district was destroyed in a fire on Wednesday afternoon, prompting an immediate response from police and fire services.

#Kothai blaze leaves village home destroyed

Ryots protest against lack of urea in MP

Betul (MP), Dec 3 (UNI) Cultivators have taken to the streets in protest against alleged black marketing of urea in rural areas of this district.

#Ryots protest against lack of urea in MP

Belgium disagrees with EU Commission's proposal to use Russian assets

Brussels, Dec 3 (UNI/SPUTNIK) Belgium categorically disagreed with the European Commission''s proposal to use Russian assets, considering it extremely risky, Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot said on Wednesday.

#Belgium disagrees with EU Commission's proposal to use Russian assets

House of VSB unveils exquisite heritage jewellery collection in Delhi

New Delhi, 3 Dec (UNI) Step into a world where heritage meets contemporary elegance, the House of VSB unveiled its exquisite Heritage Jewellery Collection at a glittering soirée in Delhi on 29 November 2025. The launch, held at White & Yellow, the flagship store of designers Vandana and Varun Bhargava in Saket, drew the city’s style enthusiasts and cultural figures.

#House of VSB unveils exquisite heritage jewellery collection in Delhi

Agniveer batch 06/25 passes out at AOC Centre, Secunderabad

Hyderabad, Dec 3 (UNI) The Army Ordnance Corps Centre in Secunderabad on Wednesday marked the Passing Out Parade of Agniveer Batch 06/25, completing 31 weeks of basic and advanced military training for 478 recruits inducted under the Agnipath Scheme.

#Agniveer batch 06/25 passes out at AOC Centre # Secunderabad

South Africa opt to bowl in Second ODI against India

Raipur, Dec 3 (UNI) South Africa won the toss and elected to bowl in the second One Day International (ODI) against India here on Wednesday. The decision comes as dew is expected to play a major role later in the match, potentially making batting easier in the second innings.

#South Africa opt to bowl in Second ODI against India

Fire incident in Prayagraj’s Rajapur area leaves 1dead and 7 injured of one family

Prayagraj, Dec 3 (UNI) A fire broke out early Wednesday morning around 4:30 am in a house located in Gali Number 13 of Rajapur, claiming one life and injuring seven others. All injured victims were rushed to the hospital, where the condition of the mother and daughter remains critical.

#Fire incident in Prayagraj’s Rajapur area leaves 1dead and 7 injured of one family

Swift car crashes into divider in Hazaribagh’s Barkatha; three family members killed, six injured

Hazaribagh, Dec 03 (UNI) A road accident in state''s Hazaribagh district on Wednesday morning claimed the lives of three members of a single family and left six others injured.

#Swift car crashes into divider in Hazaribagh’s Barkatha; three family members killed # six injured

Fishfa Agri World Launches PeanutJi Vedic—India’s First High-Oleic Groundnut Oil

Spain dominate Germany to retain UEFA Women’s Nations League title

Madrid, Dec 3 (UNI) The Spanish women''s team produced an impressive display to retain the UEFA Women''s Nations League title with a convincing 3-0 victory over Germany.

#Spain dominate Germany to retain UEFA Women’s Nations League title

Congress Leader Manickam Tagore Rebuts Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s Claims on Nehru and Babri Masjid

New Delhi, Dec 3 (UNI) Congress leader Manickam Tagore on Wednesday issued a strong rebuttal to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s recent claims that Jawaharlal Nehru intended to rebuild the Babri Masjid using public funds and that Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel opposed it. Tagore described these assertions as “lies” lacking any archival or documentary evidence.

#Congress Leader Manickam Tagore Rebuts Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s Claims on Nehru and Babri Masjid

Miley Cyrus engaged to musician Maxx Morando after four years

Los Angeles, Dec 3 (UNI) Miley Cyrus is engaged to musician Maxx Morando after nearly four years of dating, a source confirmed to People.

#Miley Cyrus engaged to musician Maxx Morando after four years

Winter session Day 3: Opposition protests against new Labour Codes outside Parliament

New Delhi, Dec 3 (UNI) After two days of disruption over the contentious Special Revision of Electoral Rolls (SIR), the parliamentary deadlock appeared to ease as the Centre agreed to hold discussions on electoral reforms, including the SIR process. However, the INDIA Bloc parties continued their protest on the third day of the Winter Session, this time against the new Labour Codes, staging demonstrations outside Parliament.

#Winter session Day 3: Opposition protests against new Labour Codes outside Parliament

Tigres’ Pizarro vows aggressive approach in semifinal versus Cruz Azul

Mexico City, Dec 3 (UNI) Tigres UANL manager Guido Pizarro said his team will seek to take the initiative against Cruz Azul when the clubs meet in the first leg of their Liga MX Apertura semifinal.

#Tigres’ Pizarro vows aggressive approach in semifinal versus Cruz Azul

CBI flags surge in fake "Whatsapp-CBI" scams; citizens urged to exercise caution

Shimla, Dec 3(UNI) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has sounded a nationwide alert after an unprecedented rise in cybercriminals impersonating CBI officers through WhatsApp messages, video calls, emails, and spoofed phone numbers.

#CBI flags surge in fake "Whatsapp-CBI" scams; citizens urged to exercise caution

Congress MP Manickam Tagore moves adjournment motion on Labour Laws

New Delhi, Dec 3 (UNI) Congress Lok Sabha MP Manickam Tagore has given notice of his intention to move an Adjournment Motion in the House, seeking a discussion on a matter of urgent national importance concerning labour laws.

#Congress MP Manickam Tagore moves adjournment motion on Labour Laws

BJP Legislature Party protest against Job Trainee Policy in HP Assembly premises

Dharamshala, Dec 2 (UNI) The Bharatiya Janata Party legislative party, led by former Chief Minister and Leader of the Opposition Jai Ram Thakur, raised slogans in the Assembly premises against the government''s anti-youth job trainee policy.

#BJP Legislature Party protest against Job Trainee Policy in HP Assembly premises

ED files charge sheet against Yecnail Enterprises for alleged money laundering

Kolkata, Dec 2 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a charge sheet against the Yecnail Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. and its associates in a special PMLA court in the city in connection with a Trade-Based Money Laundering (TBML) syndicate.

#ED files charge sheet against Yecnail Enterprises for alleged money laundering

ED files chargesheet in spl court against Yecnail Enterprises Pvt. Ltd for alleged money laundering

Kolkata, Dec 2 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a chargesheet against the Yecnail Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. and its associates in a special PMLA court in the city in connection with a Trade-Based Money Laundering (TBML) syndicate.

#ED files chargesheet in spl court against Yecnail Enterprises Pvt. Ltd for alleged money laundering

Mizoram septuagenarian undergoes rare, minimally invasive Aortic Repair in Kolkata hospital

Kolkata, Dec 2 (UNI) A 78-year-old man from Mizoram, who had been suffering from persistent abdominal and back pain for several months, successfully underwent a highly complex endovascular aortic repair, a minimally invasive procedure to treat a dangerous swelling in the main artery at a private hospital here.

#Mizoram septuagenarian undergoes rare # minimally invasive Aortic Repair in Kolkata hospital

Pakistan govt warns of crackdown against those spreading misinformation over newly created CDF post

Lahore, Dec 2 (UNI) Amid rising speculation in Pakistan over the delayed notification for the newly-created controversial military post of Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), the country''s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has stressed that no constitutional procedure can be expedited instantly on the whims of public debate or online rumours.

#Pakistan govt warns of crackdown against those spreading misinformation over newly created CDF post

LIC gets new managing director with Ramakrishnan Chander

Kolkata, Dec 2 (UNI) Ramakrishnan Chander has been elevated to the rank of Managing Director of LIC of India with effect on December 1, 2025 following a notification of the Government of India.

#LIC gets new managing director with Ramakrishnan Chander

HC dismisses PCR against Minister KJ George in smart meter tender case

Bengaluru, Dec 2 (UNI) The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday dismissed a private complaint filed against Energy Minister KJ George concerning allegations of manipulation in the smart meter tender process of the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM).

#HC dismisses PCR against Minister KJ George in smart meter tender case

Big games at top & bottom of Premier League on Wednesday night

London, Dec 2 (UNI) The Premier League midweek round of games continues on Wednesday with six important matches that affect the top and bottom of the table. .

#Big games at top & bottom of Premier League on Wednesday night

Real Madrid needs to improve away form against injury-hit Athletic Bilbao

Madrid, Dec 2 (UNI) Real Madrid needs to end a worrying run of away results in La Liga when it visits injury-hit Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday night. .

#Real Madrid needs to improve away form against injury-hit Athletic Bilbao

Pickleball League: Chennai Super Warriors stay perfect, Capital Warriors Gurgaon seal first win

New Delhi, Dec 2 (UNI) Chennai Super Warriors extended their flawless run with a commanding 4–2 win over Hyderabad Royals, while Capital Warriors Gurgaon clinched their first victory of the season in a heart-stopping Grand Rally finish against Bengaluru Blasters.

#Pickleball League: Chennai Super Warriors stay perfect # Capital Warriors Gurgaon seal first win

Maha civic polls: Technical snags halt voting,voter queues lengthen

Mumbai, Dec 2 (UNI) Voting for the first phase of municipal council and nagar panchayat elections in Maharashtra was disrupted on Tuesday due to technical glitches in Electronic Voting Machines at several locations across the state.

#Maha civic polls: Technical snags halt voting #voter queues lengthen

Odisha intensifies drive against illegal sale of MTP kits

Bhubaneshwar, Dec 2 (UNI) In a step towards ensuring public health safety, the State''s Health and Family Welfare department has intensified the state-wide drive against illegal sale of medical termination of pregnancy (MTP) kits, misuse of abortion pills and unsafe self-medication.

#Odisha intensifies drive against illegal sale of MTP kits

Tremor hits Bay of Bengal, magnitude recorded at 4.2

New Delhi, Dec 2 (UNI) A tremor of magnitude 4.2 struck the Bay of Bengal at 7:26 am IST on Tuesday, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said.
There were no reports of any casualties or loss of property so far.

#Tremor hits Bay of Bengal # magnitude recorded at 4.2

Telangana: Cong. ready to fight against illegal cases against Congress leaders: CM

Hyderabad, Dec 2 (UNI): Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy here on Tuesday declared that the Congress party is ready to fight against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for registering false cases against Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi.

#Telangana: Cong. ready to fight against illegal cases against Congress leaders: CM

Sonoya Mizuno to make directorial debut with 'Stages'

Los Angeles, Dec 2 (UNI) Japanese-born-English actress Sonoya Mizuno is set to broaden her creative repertoire as she steps into the director''s chair for a forthcoming feature, "Stages".

#Sonoya Mizuno to make directorial debut with 'Stages'

Strict action to be taken against corrupt employees: Sinha

Patna, Dec 2 (UNI) Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha on Tuesday said that the government would take strict action against corrupt employees and their properties would be under scanner to curb corruption.

#Strict action to be taken against corrupt employees: Sinha

After Ram Temple, Time to Build a “National Temple”: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat

Pune Dec 2 ( UNI) The grand Ram Temple symbol of universal welfare has now been built. The next step is to erect an even more magnificent, powerful and beautiful National Temple, said Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Sarsanghchalak Dr. Mohan Bhagwat here on Tuesday.

#After Ram Temple # Time to Build a “National Temple”: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat

Mizoram MP seeks anti-defection law for ADCs; another flags repeated Parliament adjournments

Aizawl, Dec 2 (UNI) Mizoram’s two MPs — Lok Sabha member Richard Vanlalhmangaiha and Rajya Sabha member K. Vanlalvena — on Tuesday raised separate but significant concerns ahead of the Winter Session of Parliament, with Vanlalhmangaiha calling for an anti-defection law for Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) and Vanlalvena criticising the near-daily adjournments that have disrupted parliamentary proceedings.

#Mizoram MP seeks anti-defection law for ADCs; another flags repeated Parliament adjournments

SC Committee flags ecological risk; Omkar’s shift to Vantara put on hold

Mumbai, Dec 2 (UNI) The relocation of conflict-associated elephant Omkar from Maharashtra’s Konkan region has been paused after the Supreme Court-appointed High-Powered Committee (HPC) advised against his immediate transfer.

#SC Committee flags ecological risk; Omkar’s shift to Vantara put on hold

African leaders, partners call for digital leap to transform agriculture

Addis Ababa, Dec 2 (UNI) Senior African union (AU) officials and development partners called for urgent and widespread adoption of digital technologies to revolutionize the continent''s agricultural sector.

#African leaders # partners call for digital leap to transform agriculture

Parliamentary stalemate eases as govt agrees to discuss Special Intensive Revision in Lok Sabha

New Delhi, Dec 2 (UNI) After two days of intense disruptions over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, a parliamentary deadlock appeared to ease on Tuesday with the government agreeing to hold a detailed discussion on electoral reforms, including the contentious SIR process. This breakthrough came during an all-party meeting of the Lok Sabha’s Business Advisory Committee (BAC), chaired by Speaker Om Birla.

#Parliamentary stalemate eases as govt agrees to discuss Special Intensive Revision in Lok Sabha

Nagpur University appoints first woman Vice Chancellor

Nagpur, Dec 2 (UNI) Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University (RTMNU) has appointed Dr Manali Makarand Kshirsagar as its 25th Vice Chancellor, marking the first time a woman has been named to the post in the university’s history.

#Nagpur University appoints first woman Vice Chancellor

Red Cross set to hand over findings belonging to 2 dead Gaza hostages: Israel

Tel Aviv, Dec 2 (UNI) The Israeli Prime Minister''s Office has confirmed that the Red Cross is set to hand it over the last of the unspecified "findings" from the Gaza Strip, belonging to the two deceased hostages who are still buried somewhere in the rubble of the war-torn enclave.

#Red Cross set to hand over findings belonging to 2 dead Gaza hostages: Israel

Russia backs India against terrorism, says international cooperation needed

New Delhi, Dec 2 (UNI) Throwing its weight behind India on its war on terror, Russia on Tuesday said that it is ready to support India in its ongoing fight saying it was already a victim and understands the pain.

#Russia backs India against terrorism #says international cooperation needed

CBI Court sentences former SAIL AGM to three years in jail for disproportionate assets

Visakhapatnam, Dec 2 (UNI) A CBI Court in Visakhapatnam on Tuesday convicted and sentenced Ragam Kishore — former Regional Manager, Branch Transport & Shipping, Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), Visakhapatnam, who later retired as Assistant General Manager, SAIL Kolkata — to three years’ imprisonment and a fine of Rs 1 lakh in a disproportionate assets case.

#CBI Court sentences former SAIL AGM to three years in jail for disproportionate assets

Op Sagar Bandhu: India deploys Navy, Army for relief in cyclone-hit Sri Lanka

New Delhi, Dec 2 (UNI) Reaffirming its commitment under the MAHASAGAR vision and Neighbourhood First policy, India has deployed INS Vikrant, INS Udaygiri, INS Sukanya and a specialised Indian Army contingent to deliver relief supplies, conduct aerial surveys, support search-and-rescue efforts and help restore essential services in Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu following Cyclone Ditwah.

#Op Sagar Bandhu: India deploys Navy # Army for relief in cyclone-hit Sri Lanka

Aquaculture booms across Asia as marine capture fisheries stagnate : Study

Chennai, Dec 2 (UNI) With marine capture fisheries stagnating across Asia, countries are rapidly shifting towards aquaculture,
according to preliminary findings of a regional study of the Bay of Bengal Programme Inter-Governmental Organisation (BOBP-IGO).

#Aquaculture booms across Asia as marine capture fisheries stagnate : Study

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi in Tokyo

Chandigarh, Dec 2 (UNI) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann formally began his Japan visit on Monday by paying floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at the Gandhi Park in Tokyo.

#Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi in Tokyo

SC dismisses Reliance Industries’ appeal against SAT penalty in Facebook–Jio disclosure case

New Delhi, Dec 2 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed the appeal filed by Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) challenging the Securities Appellate Tribunal’s (SAT) order upholding a monetary penalty imposed for delayed disclosure of Facebook’s 2020 investment in Jio Platforms.

#SC dismisses Reliance Industries’ appeal against SAT penalty in Facebook–Jio disclosure case

Stealth bomber Su-57 on the agenda during Modi-Putin summit

New Delhi, Dec 2 (UNI) As Russian President Vladimir Putin''s visit to India begins on December 4, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov on Tuesday confirmed that the Russian stealth bomber Su-57 is certainly on the agenda during the summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

#Stealth bomber Su-57 on the agenda during Modi-Putin summit

EC flags 2,208 Bengal booths with ‘Zero deaths’, seeks urgent reports amid SIR anomalies

Kolkata, Dec 2 (UNI) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has placed 2,208 polling booths in West Bengal under heightened scrutiny after discovering that each of them recorded 100 per cent distribution, collection, and digitisation of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) forms with not a single ‘uncollectable’ form reported.

#EC flags 2 #208 Bengal booths with ‘Zero deaths’ # seeks urgent reports amid SIR anomalies

Leopard terrorizing UP village captured in Bahraich

Bahraich (UP), Dec 2 (UNI) A Forest Department team on Tuesday morning successfully captured a leopard that had been terrorizing the Mahsi tehsil area of Bahraich district for about a month.

#Leopard terrorizing UP village captured in Bahraich

Minor son of BSF jawan dies in tragic accident after returning from school in Meerut

Meerut, Dec 2 (UNI) A tragic incident in the Kanker Kheda area resulted in the death of a BSF jawan''s only son, attributed to a moment of negligence.

#Minor son of BSF jawan dies in tragic accident after returning from school in Meerut

Union Minister Prof. S. P. Singh Baghel, Actor Raj Babbar and Top Dignitaries Grace NAVRAS 2025 at Pt. Uma Dutt Public School and EuroKids International Dholpur Centre

Central Excise (Amendment) Bill 2025 set for LS passage, proposes steep duty hikes on Tobacco products

New Delhi, Dec 2 (UNI) The Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025, aimed at replacing the existing GST compensation cess on tobacco products and revising excise duties, is slated for passage in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. Introduced on December 1, the bill seeks to amend the Central Excise Act, 1944, which governs the levy of excise duties on goods manufactured in India.

#Central Excise (Amendment) Bill 2025 set for LS passage # proposes steep duty hikes on Tobacco products

Congress MP moves motion against compulsory Sanchar Saathi app installation

New Delhi, Dec 2 (UNI) Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury on Tuesday moved an adjournment motion in the Lok Sabha, seeking an immediate discussion on the Centre’s directive mandating the compulsory pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi application on all smartphones sold or imported in the country.
In her notice, Chowdhury said the Department of Telecommunications’ circular, which requires that the app be preloaded in a manner that it cannot be deleted, amounts to a serious infringement of citizens’ fundamental rights.

#Congress MP moves motion against compulsory Sanchar Saathi app installation

Manickam Tagore moves Adjournment Motion in Lok Sabha over 'national crisis' in electoral rolls

New Delhi, Dec 2 (UNI) Congress MP Manickam Tagore moved a motion for the adjournment in the Lok Sabha seeking an urgent discussion on what he described as a "national crisis" in India''s electoral roll integrity and the alleged mismanagement of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. .

#Manickam Tagore moves Adjournment Motion in Lok Sabha over 'national crisis' in electoral rolls

Augsburg parts ways with coach Wagner

Berlin, Dec 2 (UNI) FC Augsburg has parted ways with Head Coach Sandro Wagner by mutual consent, the Bundesliga club announced.

#Augsburg parts ways with coach Wagner



South Asian boyhood drama pushes back against surveillance and stigma in Britain

Faisal Khan
Marrakech (Morocco), Dec 2 (UNI) When Dhiraj Mahey and his team sent out an open call for talent last year to play a ''South Asian''-origin boy in their new film, little did they know their movie would soon become a movement.

#South Asian boyhood drama pushes back against surveillance and stigma in Britain

Toluca confident ahead of semifinal against Monterrey

Mexico City, Dec 2 (UNI) Toluca defender Jesus Gallardo said his team is fully prepared to intensify its pursuit of a second straight Liga MX title as it heads into a high-stakes semifinal showdown with Monterrey.

#Toluca confident ahead of semifinal against Monterrey

Sagar Bandhu in action: IAF continues major rescue, relief mission in Sri Lanka

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 1 (UNI) The Indian Air Force (IAF) continued its critical Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations in Sri Lanka for the third consecutive day today, as part of Operation Sagar Bandhu.

#Sagar Bandhu in action: IAF continues major rescue # relief mission in Sri Lanka

NATO chief urges for tougher military posture against Russia amidst bloc's ongoing dialogue for displaying greater aggression

Brussels, Dec 1 (UNI) The NATO should consider adopting a more assertive posture towards Russia as the bloc grapples with what it views as escalating "hybrid warfare", the alliance''s top military official Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, chair of the NATO Military Committee, told the Financial Times.

#NATO chief urges for tougher military posture against Russia amidst bloc's ongoing dialogue for displaying greater aggression

Telangana CM to inaugurate Country's first Earth Sciences University at Kothagudem on Dec 2

Khammam (Telangana), Dec 1 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy will inaugurate the Earth Sciences University at Kothagudem- a first-of-its-kind institution in the entire country, on Tuesday.

#Telangana CM to inaugurate Country's first Earth Sciences University at Kothagudem on Dec 2

Dr. Manali Kshirsagar to be VC of RTMNU; Dr. Vilas Kharche appointed as VC, MPKV Rahuri

Mumbai, Dec 1 ( UNI) Governor of Maharashtra and Chancellor of universities in the state, Acharya Devvrat, today appointed Dr. Manali Makarand Kshirsagar as the Vice-Chancellor of Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University.

#Dr. Manali Kshirsagar to be VC of RTMNU; Dr. Vilas Kharche appointed as VC # MPKV Rahuri

MCD: No religious structure, Mandir Dargah touched in Karol Bagh demolition drive

New Delhi, 1 Dec 1 (UNI) The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has issued a clarification regarding the joint demolition drive undertaken by the Karol Bagh Zone of the corporation along with the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) at DB Gupta Road and the surrounding green belt areas.

#MCD: No religious structure # Mandir Dargah touched in Karol Bagh demolition drive

Dr. Manali Kshirsagar to be VC of RTMNU, Dr. Vilas Kharche appointed as VC, MPKV Rahuri

Mumbai, Dec 1 (UNI) The Governor of Maharashtra and Chancellor of universities Acharya Devvrat on Monday appointed Dr. Manali Makarand Kshirsagar as the Vice-Chancellor of Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University.

#Dr. Manali Kshirsagar to be VC of RTMNU # Dr. Vilas Kharche appointed as VC # MPKV Rahuri

Opposition stages walkout in Odisha Assembly over SHG member assault

Bhubaneswar, Dec 1 (UNI) The Odisha Assembly witnessed a dramatic walkout by opposition Congress and BJD on Monday after Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida dismissed allegations that the state government was politically motivated to undermine the Mission Shakti program, originally launched to empower women.

#Opposition stages walkout in Odisha Assembly over SHG member assault

UP: Sangam filled with the chirping of Siberian birds in Prayagraj

Prayagraj, Dec 1 (UNI) A large flock of Siberian birds has arrived at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj here in Uttar Pradesh, transforming it into a center of attraction for tourists and devotees.

#UP: Sangam filled with the chirping of Siberian birds in Prayagraj

Nitish's policy of women empowerment, law & order record, won him the elections: KC Tyagi

New Delhi, Dec 1 (UNI) Veteran politician and former Member of Parliament KC Tyagi on Monday said Nitish Kumar''s better law and order track record, clean image and policies benefiting women were the major reasons for his resounding victory in the recent Bihar Assembly elections.

#Nitish's policy of women empowerment # law & order record # won him the elections: KC Tyagi

Telangana CM appeals to voters to elect competent leaders as Sarpanches for village development

Narayanpet (Telangana), Dec 1 (UNI): Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Monday appealed to the voters to elect competent leaders as the Sarpanches for a comprehensive development of their villages.
The CM warned people to stop supporting the parties which are creating hurdles to the development of the state.

#Telangana CM appeals to voters to elect competent leaders as Sarpanches for village development

BJP to corner Karnataka govt in Belagavi session

Bengaluru, Dec 1 (UNI) BJP state president Vijayaendra Yediyurappa today stated that discussions regarding cornering the Congress government in the Belagavi winter session have already taken place.

#BJP to corner Karnataka govt in Belagavi session

Nitish's policy of women empowerment, law & order record won him the elections: KC Tyagi

New Delhi, Dec 1(UNI) Veteran politician and former Member of Parliament KC Tyagi on Monday said Nitish Kumar''s better law and order track record, clean image and policies benefiting women were the major reasons for his resounding victory at the recently Bihar assembly elections.

#Nitish's policy of women empowerment # law & order record won him the elections: KC Tyagi

Awami League slams interim govt for undermining spirit of 1971 Liberation War

Dhaka, Dec 1 (UNI) The Bangladesh''s Awami League on Monday accused the Muhammad Yunus–led interim government of attempting to erode the spirit of the country''s 1971 Liberation War, as the nation enters December — its symbolic victory month marking the defeat of Pakistan and the birth of an independent Bangladesh.

#Awami League slams interim govt for undermining spirit of 1971 Liberation War