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National Herald case: ED moves Delhi HC against order favouring Gandhis

The ED has assailed the trial courts order issued on Wednesday, which held that taking cognisance of the agencys complaint was impermissible in law as it was not based on a FIR. The court ruled that an investigation and the consequent prosecution complaint under PMLA

19 Dec 2025 10:11 pm
New police station set up at Tumarkothi in Maoist-sensitive Gadchiroli district

The new police station was set up within 24 hours with the deployment of a large security force comprising around 1,000 C-60 commandos, 21 Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) teams, newly recruited police personnel, 500 special police officers and private contractors

19 Dec 2025 8:26 pm
Woman murders husband in Rajasthan, attempts to kill self

In a shocking incident in Rajasthans Chittorgarh district, a woman allegedly killed her husband with an axe in Tamlav village and later attempted suicide by jumping into a well. She was rescued by villagers, and police have launched an investigation into the matter

19 Dec 2025 7:55 pm
ED facilitates Rs 311.67 crore payout for Kingfisher Airlines employees dues

The Enforcement Directorates Mumbai Zonal Office has facilitated the restitution of Rs 311.67 crore towards long-pending workmen dues of Kingfisher Airlines. The amount will be transferred to the Official Liquidator for disbursement to former employees, following DRT orders

19 Dec 2025 6:31 pm
Maharashtra: 3 workers killed, 6 injured after water tank collapses at Butibori

Three workers were killed and six others injured after a water tank collapsed at a solar panel manufacturing plant in Nagpurs Butibori MIDC

19 Dec 2025 6:31 pm
Maharashtra cop on night patrol duty killed in hit-and-run in Ahilyanagar

The hit-and-run took place on Thursday when the cop, a Police Constable, identified as Sudam Rajkumar Pokale, was on a patrolling duty with colleagues in Rashin village

19 Dec 2025 6:23 pm
Chennai Mayor reviews road repairs; BJP walks out alleging wage irregularities

Chennai Mayor R. Priya informed the Corporation council about progress on road repairs after monsoon damage, while BJP councillors walked out alleging denial of speaking time and wage irregularities among sanitation workers. Mayor Priya responded, providing details on ongoing repair efforts

19 Dec 2025 6:12 pm
TikTok signs Trump-backed deal to sell US assets to American investors

TikTok has signed a Trump-backed deal to sell its US assets to a group of American investors, CEO Shou Chew told employees. The move follows a US law mandating ByteDance to divest majority control or face a nationwide ban

19 Dec 2025 5:02 pm
ACB arrest Arunachal govt officer in frontier highway funds case

Arunachal Pradesh government officer was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for alleged misappropriation of compensation funds linked to a highway project in East Kameng district. The SP said the investigation into the alleged misappropriation of compensation funds for those who are affected by land acquisition is underway, he said

19 Dec 2025 4:06 pm
ED seizes over Rs 4 cr cash, 313 kg silver from Delhi agent in `Dunki` case

The Enforcement Directorate seized over Rs 4.6 crore in cash along with silver and gold during raids linked to illegal dunki route migration to the US. The officials seized Rs 4.62 crore in cash, 313 kgs of silver and 6 kg of gold bullion worth a total Rs 19.13 crore from the premises of a Delhi-based travel agent, they claimed

19 Dec 2025 4:05 pm
Uttar Pradesh: Four arrested in cattle theft case after encounter in Kaushambi

Four men involved in a cattle theft case were arrested following a police encounter in Uttar Pradeshs Kaushambi district, officials said. During interrogation, the arrested accused confessed to their involvement in several incidents of buffalo theft

19 Dec 2025 4:04 pm
Air purifiers to be installed in 10,000 classrooms: Delhi Education Minister

Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood announced the installation of air purifiers in 10,000 classrooms as part of long-term measures to ensure clean air for students. Addressing a press conference, Sood said that the government is committed towards tackling the problem of pollution through long-term administrative measures

19 Dec 2025 2:17 pm
Cough syrup row: UP CM claims Samajwadi Party links in illegal codeine racket

Initial investigations have revealed that some of the men arrested by the STF or the UP Police have links to the Samajwadi Party. The involvement of the Samajwadi Party, which already has a tarnished reputation, will also come to light as a state-level SIT is monitoring the entire case, the UP CM said

19 Dec 2025 2:16 pm
Dense fog disrupts Delhi airport operations; 79 flights cancelled, 230 delayed

Dense fog continued to impact operations at Delhis Indira Gandhi International Airport on Friday, leading to the cancellation of 79 flights and delays to over 230 others. Authorities issued advisories as CAT III conditions affected arrivals and departures

19 Dec 2025 2:06 pm
Parliament Winter Session concludes; both the houses adjourned sine dine

Parliament winter session was adjourned sine die on Friday amid intense Opposition protests over the VB-G RAM G Bill. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan adjourned both Houses, calling the Winter Session productive despite disruptions

19 Dec 2025 1:53 pm
ED seizes Rs 4.62 crore, silver and gold in dunki money laundering probe

The searches were conducted on Thursday across more than a dozen locations in Delhi, Punjab (Jalandhar), and Haryana (Panipat). From the premises of a Delhi-based travel agent, authorities recovered cash, silver, and gold bullion valued at a total of Rs 19.13 crore

19 Dec 2025 1:49 pm
Cash-for-query row: Delhi HC quashes Lokpal sanction against Mahua Moitra

The Delhi High Court set aside the Lokpals sanction allowing the CBI to file a charge sheet against TMC MP Mahua Moitra in the alleged cash-for-query case, directing a fresh decision. Acting on the complaint, the Lokpal had earlier directed the CBI to investigate all aspects of the matter under Section 20(3)(a) of the Act and submit a report

19 Dec 2025 1:30 pm
Parliament winter session concludes with record productivity in both Houses

The Winter Session of Parliament concluded with high productivity, with the Lok Sabha recording 111 pc efficiency and the Rajya Sabha achieving 121 pc, alongside the passage of key legislations. The 18th Lok Sabha was adjourned sine die as the House assembled for the final sitting

19 Dec 2025 1:01 pm
Punjab to convene special Vidhan Sabha session opposing G RAM G Bill in January

The AAP-led Punjab government will convene a special Assembly session in January to oppose the Centres G RAM G Bill, alleging it weakens MGNREGA and threatens rural livelihoods. The Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (VB-G RAM G) Bill was passed in Parliament amidst protests by Opposition MPs

19 Dec 2025 12:04 pm
Rahul Gandhi slams G RAM G Bill, says MGNREGA destroyed in one day

The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha also said that MGNREGA gave the rural worker bargaining power; he said by capping work and creating more ways to deny it, the VB-G RAM G Bill weakens the one instrument the rural poor had

19 Dec 2025 12:01 pm
Air India Express cancels Vijayawada-Visakhapatnam flight due to technical issue

Air India Express on Friday cancelled its VijayawadaVisakhapatnam flight after a technical issue was detected before departure. Passengers were provided hotel accommodation and offered either a full refund or complimentary rescheduling, the airline said

19 Dec 2025 11:45 am
Trump supporters await Epstein files as deadline nears

Supporters of US President Donald Trump at a conservative gathering in Phoenix expressed impatience and anticipation ahead of the Justice Departments deadline to release files linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, hoping for accountability and transparency

19 Dec 2025 11:18 am
Dense fog disrupts flights at Delhi airport, CAT III conditions in force

CAT III is a category of Instrument Landing System (ILS) that offers lower minimums for visibility and decision height. CAT III allows for almost zero visibility landings in some cases

19 Dec 2025 11:16 am
Watch | Leopard enters Bhayander residential building, two injured

Confirming the incident to mid-day, Deputy Conservator of Forests Sachin Repal of the Thane Territorial Forest Department said the department had received reports of the animals presence and immediately dispatched a rescue team to the site

19 Dec 2025 11:03 am
Donald Trump loosens curbs on Marijuana, encourages research

Former US President Joe Biden had taken several steps to lessen federal penalties related to marijuana, including a mass pardon for those handed harsh sentences for simple possession

19 Dec 2025 10:09 am
GRAP-4 impact: Delhi government reports fall in vehicular movement

In response to rising air pollution levels in the capital, the Delhi government on Thursday undertook a comprehensive monitoring exercise to assess the impact of the stringent measures implemented for pollution control, said an official statement

19 Dec 2025 10:05 am
Seven killed in small plane crash at US North Carolina airport

According to the police, among those killed in the crash were former NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing) driver Greg Biffle, his wife and two children

19 Dec 2025 10:01 am
Opposition holds overnight protest in Parliament against G RAM G bill

This is an insult to India`s poor, it is an insult to Mahatma Gandhi, it is an insult to Rabindranath Tagore. With just five hours` notice, this bill was given to us. We were not allowed a proper debate, Ghose said.

19 Dec 2025 9:56 am
Ukraine`s resilience can weaken Putin`s ability to prolong war: Zelenskyy

Building on this, the Ukrainian President described resilience as a form of pressure intended to change Russia`s approach to the war; Zelenskyy acknowledged the role of continental leadership in sustaining such pressure

19 Dec 2025 9:51 am
Kremlin envoy set to visit Miami for talks on US peace plan for Ukraine

Kirill Dmitriev, who heads Russia`s sovereign wealth fund, is set to meet with US President Donald Trump`s envoy, Steve Witkoff, and Trump`s son-in-law Jared Kushner in Miami on Saturday

19 Dec 2025 9:46 am
Delhi weather updates: Air pollution worsens in city; overall AQI rises to 387

Anand Vihar reported an AQI of 437, placing it in the severe category. Thick smog also enveloped areas including ITO, Ghazipur, Palam and Greater Noida

19 Dec 2025 9:40 am
Bangladesh protests intensify after activists death, media offices set ablaze

After the news of the death of Inquilab Mancha spokesperson Sharif Osman Bin Hadi, a group of people gathered in front of the offices of the newspapers and attacked them, as per Nagorik

19 Dec 2025 9:02 am
Citizens shouldnt have to beg for a vital amenity

While the Railways has promised escalators and stated that an elevator has also been planned, residents and daily users will be assured only when they see work start or there is a definite timeline given for work completion.

19 Dec 2025 7:54 am
Whos the Indian baddie?

Social media would have you believe that Indian baddies gorgeous girls grooving at a Tyla concert are finally having a moment. But do you have to be skinny to be considered a baddie?

19 Dec 2025 7:53 am
Belgiums top court clears Mehul Choksis extradition to India

Imposing costs of Euros 104 on Choksi, the court upheld the view of the Indictment Chamber of Antwerp Court of Appeal

19 Dec 2025 7:32 am
Karnataka Assembly passes hate speech bill amid opposition commotion

The bill, cleared by the cabinet on December 4, was presented in the House by Home Minister G Parameshwara on December 10. The bill seeks provision for 10 years jail term against hate speech

19 Dec 2025 7:29 am
Lok Sabha passes VB-G RAM G Bill to replace MGNREGA amid opposition uproar

The Lok Sabha passed the G RAM G Bill by a voice vote amid uproar by the opposition. The speaker adjourned the Lok Sabha for the day after the bill was passed

19 Dec 2025 7:26 am
US announces USD 11 billion arms package for Taiwan, China protests

The State Department announced the sales late Wednesday during a nationally televised address by President Donald Trump, who made scant mention of foreign policy issues and did not speak about China or Taiwan at all

19 Dec 2025 7:19 am
EU leaders meet to discuss major loan package for Ukraine

European Council President Antonio Costa, who is chairing Thursdays meeting in Brussels, has vowed to keep leaders negotiating until an agreement is reached, even if it takes days.

19 Dec 2025 7:13 am
Webb telescope discovers runaway supermassive black hole racing through space

The black hole is pushing forward a literal galaxy-sized bow-shock of matter in front of it, while simultaneously dragging a 200,000 light-year-long tail behind it, within which gas is accumulating and triggering star formation

19 Dec 2025 7:11 am
Coffee grounds may help remove toxic metals from water

In 202122, the world consumed more than 176 million 60-kg bags of coffee. That demand generates massive volumes of spent coffee grounds, most of which end up in landfills

19 Dec 2025 7:08 am
Rare smog spike hits Beijing as air quality turns very unhealthy

Chinas national observatory on Wednesday issued a yellow alert for heavy fog in some parts of the country, saying that thick fog is expected to shroud parts of Hebei, Beijing, Tianjin, Henan, Anhui, Jiangsu, Hubei, the Sichuan Basin and Chongqing on Thursday

19 Dec 2025 7:05 am
Thai queen Suthida wins gold medal in sailing at Southeast Asian Games

Queen Suthida, the wife of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, competed in the mixed keelboat SSL47 category, on a 47-foot (14-metre) sailboat with nine other crew members

19 Dec 2025 7:01 am
Cannabis compounds CBD and THC show promise in fighting ovarian cancer

Researchers found that after being treated with CBD or THC, fewer and smaller colonies of cancer cells were formed. Both compounds worked to prevent cancer cells from reproducing, but combining them gave particularly good results

19 Dec 2025 6:59 am
NIA arrests 9th accused in Delhi Red Fort blast case

According to the NIA, the suspect allegedly played an active role in the conspiracy behind the blast that claimed 15 lives and left many others injured on November 10

18 Dec 2025 5:55 pm
Lok Sabha passes Viksit Bharat Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill 2025

Parliament winter session: The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed the Viksit BharatGuarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025, reframing MGNREGS to provide a statutory guarantee of 125 days of wage employment to rural households

18 Dec 2025 5:28 pm
Stray dogs case: We will play video, ask what is humanity, SC tells petitioner

The Supreme Court said it would play a video in the stray dogs case to question the petitioners claim of inhuman treatment amid objections to MCD rules on dog relocation. Sibal said, The problem is that the MCD (Municipal Corporation of Delhi), in the meantime, has framed some rules which are completely contrary

18 Dec 2025 3:23 pm
Donald Trump announces USD 1,776 bonus for US troops, says economy is strong

US President Donald Trump announced a USD 1,776 Christmas bonus for American troops during a White House speech, asserting that the economy remains strong despite inflation concerns. Trump said 1.45 million military service members would get the warrior dividend before Christmas

18 Dec 2025 3:22 pm
Delhi airport: 27 flights cancelled as dense fog disrupts flight operations

Flight operations at Delhis IGI Airport were disrupted due to dense fog across Northern India, leading to 27 cancellations. Authorities have advised passengers to stay in touch with airlines for real-time updates

18 Dec 2025 2:28 pm
Oppn protests G RAM G Bill in Parliament, Kharge vows to take fight to streets

Behind a huge banner of `Mahatma Gandhi NREGA`, they marched from the Gandhi statue at Prerna Sthal to Makar Dwar, raising slogans against the government

18 Dec 2025 12:58 pm