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Opposition stages protest at Vidhan Bhavan over farmers issues

Leaders of the Maha Vikas Aghadi, including Congress`s Vijay Wadettiwar, Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aditya Thackeray, NCP (SP) Shashikant Shinde, among others, gathered on the steps of the Vidhan Bhawan and raised slogans

9 Dec 2025 11:04 am
Original documents recovered in Pune land deal scam linked to Ajit Pawars son

Police also recovered the original document pertaining to the PoA, which was given to Tejwani by 272 original watandars of the 40-acre land. The PoA authorised Tejwani to re-grant the mahar watan land in the name of the original land owners

9 Dec 2025 10:42 am
Delhi weather update: AQI in city remains in Poor category at 292

Early-morning visuals from India Gate and Kartavya Path showed the landmarks partially shrouded in grey haze, with the AQI in the area measured at 265, also within the Poor range. Other key monitoring stations reported similar levels: 294 at ITO, 282 at Alipur, 253 at Aya Nagar, and 291 at Burari

9 Dec 2025 10:21 am
Civil aviation minister to address Lok Sabha on IndiGo flight disruptions

In his Rajya Sabha remarks, the Minister clarified that the problems faced by passengers were linked to the airlines internal crew rostering and operational planning, rather than the Aircraft Maintenance and Scheduling System (AMSS)

9 Dec 2025 9:48 am
PM Modi is no longer the Prime Minister he once was: Priyanka Gandhi

Priyanka Gandhi targeted the BJP for calling the debate on the Vande Mataram in Lok Sabha, alleging that they consider themselves superior to Mahatma Gandhi and other leaders who laid down the foundation of the country

9 Dec 2025 9:26 am
Arunachal Pradesh will remain an integral part of India, says MEA

Jaiswal said India expects China to abide by established global aviation norms and raised concern over the treatment of Indian citizens at Chinese airports

9 Dec 2025 9:23 am
India calls for free, fair and inclusive elections in Myanmar

Myanmar`s military leadership plans to conduct voting in three phases starting December 28, with balloting expected to stretch through January

9 Dec 2025 9:20 am
Trump calls EU fine on X nasty, says Europe is moving in very bad directions

Trump took aim at what he described as a nasty 140 million dollar EU penalty against Elon Musk`s X platform, admitting he did not have full details but using the issue to underscore broader worries

9 Dec 2025 9:00 am
Trump targets India over alleged rice dumping, says tariffs will fix issue

Trump held a roundtable in the White House on Monday with representatives of the farming and agriculture sector as well as key members of his cabinet, including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins. He announced USD 12 billion in federal aid for farmers

9 Dec 2025 8:55 am
New deep-sea species discovered 13,123 ft below surface during mining test

The findings indicate that the overall ecological impact of the mining activity was milder than feared, but there was still a decline in biodiversity along the tracks left by the mining vehicle.

9 Dec 2025 8:51 am
Unitree showcases aggressive new humanoid as H2 robot breaks smaller rival

In a recent demonstration, the companys 6-foot H2 humanoid demonstrated its high-power actuation by executing aggressive moves such as punches, kicks, and knee strikes

9 Dec 2025 8:48 am
Indonesias first baby panda makes public debut, showing strong health

The mother, 15-year-old Hu Chun, gave birth to Satrio Wiratama nicknamed Rio on November 27 at the park in Cisarua, West Java province

9 Dec 2025 8:38 am
Woman who blackmailed Son Heung-min jailed for four years in South Korea

She splurged the cash on luxury goods, before she and an accomplice surnamed Yong tried to extort a further 70 million from the Los Angeles FC star. Son contacted the police, leading to their arrest

9 Dec 2025 8:35 am
Volodymyr Zelenskyy heads to London for high-stakes peace talks

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer was due to gather with Zelenskyy, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the British leaders 10 Downing St residence

9 Dec 2025 8:31 am
Goa cracks down on Romeo Lane chain after nightclub fire kills 25

A state police team also left for Delhi on Sunday to search for the property promoters Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra against whom a First Information Report (FIR) has been registered

9 Dec 2025 8:29 am
Ten Maoists carrying Rs 2.36 crore bounty surrender in Madhya Pradesh

The Maoists, including four women, laid down their modern weapons, including AK-47 and INSAS rifles, in front of Yadav on Sunday. They were part of the Bhorsadev area committee of the outlawed Communist Party of India (Maoist)

9 Dec 2025 8:25 am
Dileep acquitted, six convicted in 2017 Malayalam actress assault case

The verdict was pronounced by Ernakulam Principal Sessions Judge Honey M Varghese, who had concluded the hearing in the lengthy trial on November 25, in a tightly packed court room

9 Dec 2025 8:22 am
My best wishes for you, you, and you

Humans like to believe that good things never end, until they do. Ive always known that one day, this columns topic would be about saying goodbye. That day is today

9 Dec 2025 6:57 am
Now, citizens need to beware of flying objects, too

The 69-year-old man suffered injuries to his chest, head and arms due to the incident and was admitted to a hospital to undergo treatment

9 Dec 2025 6:53 am
Say it like Shanta tai

It had to take literary and theatre icon Shanta Gokhales honest and thoughtful acceptance speech at a recent books awards ceremony to remind us to never forget the ones behind the scenes who make our busy lives easier

9 Dec 2025 6:50 am
Training aircraft crashes in MP; villagers rescue pilot, trainee

According to eyewitnesses and preliminary investigation, the plane suddenly began to descend due to a technical glitch. It might have lost power, and one of its wheels got entangled in the high-voltage line for a while

8 Dec 2025 11:02 pm
Veteran activist Baba Adhav passes away; CM Fadnavis, Rahul Gandhi express grief

Veteran social activist Baba Adhav had been admitted to a private hospital 12 days ago after his health suddenly deteriorated. He was placed on life support during his treatment but died at 8.25 pm following cardiac arrest, his aide Nitin Pawar said

8 Dec 2025 10:40 pm
Earthquake of 7.2 magnitude strikes off Japan`s coast, triggers tsunami alert

Japan`s Meteorological Agency said that the magnitude 7.2 quake struck off the coast of Aomori and Hokkaido. It issued an alert in the region for a tsunami of up to 3 metres (up to 10 feet).

8 Dec 2025 9:58 pm
Blast kills over 30 in Congo after clashes between army and pro-govt militia

Residents and civil society representatives said soldiers of the FARDC (the Congolese army) and members of Wazalendo, a militia group that has been supporting the army against insurgents, exchanged fire before an explosion rocked Sange town in South Kivu on Sunday evening

8 Dec 2025 9:11 pm
Goa nightclub`s co-owner vows support for families of 25 fire tragedy victims

Meanwhile, police teams have been sent from Goa to Delhi to arrest the management of the `Birch by Romeo Lane` club, located in North Goa`s Arpora area. An inferno at the nightclub, around 25 kilometres away from Panaji, broke out late on the night of December 6, killing 25 people

8 Dec 2025 9:04 pm
Congress leader Navjot Kaur suspended from party for Rs 500 crore CM remark

Navjot Kaur Sidhu was placed under suspension by PPCC chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring. Her remark, made while asserting that her husband Navjot Singh Sidhu would return to active politics only if the Congress declared him its CM face, has triggered sharp political backlash

8 Dec 2025 8:55 pm
Fliers continue to suffer as Indigo cancels 112 flights from Hyderabad Airport

Passengers at Hyderabads Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) on Monday continued to experience a harrowing time as the airline cancelled 112 flights. Indigos services for the seventh consecutive day remained disrupted

8 Dec 2025 7:27 pm
CM Fadnavis says Vande Mataram to be discussed in next legislature session

Responding to Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackerays allegation that the BJP was imposing a ban on the national song, Fadnavis said it was the Congress that had limited its recitation. Earlier, speaking to reporters, Thackeray had alleged that the BJP misuses the national song

8 Dec 2025 7:02 pm
IndiGo refunds Rs 827 crore to passengers; returns 4,500 bags

An IndiGo spokesperson said, We have optimised our operations and reduced cancellations, with advance notifications sent to passengers. Our on-time performance has improved to 91 per cent across the network

8 Dec 2025 6:17 pm
Delhi: Here is how family`s Goa vacation turns tragic in nightclub fire

A long-awaited Goa holiday for a Delhi family ended in tragedy after a deadly nightclub fire in Arpora claimed four members of the same family

8 Dec 2025 5:32 pm
Akhilesh Yadav slams BJP for remarks over `Vande Matram`

Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav criticised the BJP for politicising Vande Mataram, saying those who did not participate in the freedom struggle are now lecturing others on its values

8 Dec 2025 5:32 pm
Delhi Traffic Police issue advisory ahead of UNESCO event at Red Fort

In view of the 20th Session of the Intergovernmental Committee for Intangible Cultural Heritage, the Delhi Police, in a post on social media platform X, informed that special traffic arrangements will remain in force between 8 am and 9 pm throughout the event period from Monday to Saturday

8 Dec 2025 5:18 pm
Indigo cancellations under probe, government warns of strict actions

IndiGo flight cancellations: Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said the government has begun an inquiry into IndiGos mass flight cancellations and will take strict action to set an example for the aviation industry

8 Dec 2025 5:05 pm
Fadnavis launches Flag Day Fund, says it`s major support for soldier`s families

CM Fadnavis said that while the life of a martyred soldier is priceless, the government has strengthened its support system by increasing financial assistance for their families from Rs 25 lakh to Rs 1 crore

8 Dec 2025 4:56 pm
Sri Lanka floods: Navy deploys 4 more warships to deliver relief materials

The deployment includes INS Gharial and three Landing Craft Utility (LCU) vessels LCU 54, LCU 51 and LCU 57 which have been tasked with transporting critical Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) supplies

8 Dec 2025 4:22 pm
Goa nightclub fire: Last rites of 3 workers killed in blaze held in Jharkhand

The last rites of three Jharkhand migrant workers who died in the Goa nightclub fire were performed in their native villages on Monday. Brothers Pradeep and Binod Mahto from Ranchi and Mohit Munda from Khunti were among the 25 victims

8 Dec 2025 4:06 pm
Parliament Winter Session: PM Modi recalls Cong govt excesses during `Emergency`

Prime Minister Narendra Modi invoked memories of the Emergency while commemorating 150 years of Vande Mataram in Parliament. Calling the hymn a symbol of Indias resilience and freedom struggle, he urged MPs to reflect on the nations democratic journey

8 Dec 2025 1:31 pm
Opposition slams Centre over IndiGo flight chaos, alleges regulatory failure

Opposition leaders accused the Centre of protecting IndiGo instead of regulating it, as widespread flight disruptions triggered passenger chaos and political backlash

8 Dec 2025 1:30 pm
NDA Parliamentary Party to meet on December 9 as MPs prepare to felicitate PM

The NDA Parliamentary Party will convene on December 9 at the G.M.C. Balayogi Auditorium in the Parliament Library Building. All NDA MPs have been instructed to attend the meeting, where they will also felicitate PM Narendra Modi for the Bihar election victory

8 Dec 2025 1:11 pm
NDA MPs to felicitate PM Modi for Bihar election victory during Winter Session

The BJP-led NDA has been allocated three hours for its participation in the Lok Sabha debate, while the full discussion, which will continue in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, December 9, has been allotted a total of 10 hours

8 Dec 2025 12:42 pm
Flight cancelled, grievance silent: Guwahati passengers cite IndiGo chaos

IndiGos nationwide flight disruptions leave Guwahati passengers stranded on Monday, facing cancellations, unanswered queries, long delays, and rising travel costs, highlighting growing frustration among travellers

8 Dec 2025 12:41 pm
Maharashtra winter session begins with full recital of Vande Mataram

The House proceedings began with the customary recital of the first two stanzas of Vande Mataram, followed by `Jai Jai Maharashtra Majha`, the official state song

8 Dec 2025 11:58 am
Goa nightclub fire: Police issue lookout notice against absconding owners

Goa Police have issued a lookout notice against absconding nightclub owners Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra after a deadly fire at Birch by Romeo Lane in Arpora

8 Dec 2025 11:32 am
IndiGo cancels over 250 flights from Delhi, Bengaluru as disruptions enter day 7

In the notices issued to Elbers and Porqueras on Saturday, the regulator said the large-scale operational failures pointed to significant lapses in planning, oversight, and resource management, and asked them to submit their replies within 24 hours

8 Dec 2025 10:39 am
Goa fire tragedy: Four arrested in Arpora blaze remanded to police custody

According to the Goa police, a total of 25 bodies were shifted to GMC Bambolim and the process of identifying the bodies is underway, and all efforts are being made to establish the identities at the earliest

8 Dec 2025 10:33 am
PM Modi to kick off discussion on Vande Mataram in Lok Sabha today

PM Modi is also likely to highlight the contribution of the song, written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee and first published in the literary journal Bangadarshan on November 7, 1875, to the freedom struggle, its historical significance and current relevance

8 Dec 2025 10:14 am
Delhi air quality remains very poor as AQI hits 318

A dense layer of smog covered several parts of the city, showing little to no improvement in the hazardous air. Areas such as Anand Vihar, India Gate, Dwarka, and ITO reported thick haze early in the morning, reducing visibility significantly. The CPCB noted that large sections of the National Capital continued to experience very poor air quality

8 Dec 2025 9:56 am
Goa fire tragedy: State cracks down on Romeo Lane chain, seals two properties

A state police team also left for Delhi on Sunday to search for the property promoters -- Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra -- against whom a First Information Report (FIR) has been registered

8 Dec 2025 9:23 am
Electric firecrackers likely caused blaze at Goa nightclub: CM Pramod Sawant

The North Goa-based nightclub teeming with revellers turned into a death trap around midnight on Sunday when a massive fire tore through it, bringing to the fore illegalities along with the laxity of government officials in enforcing rules

8 Dec 2025 9:16 am
IndiGo flights may continue to experience delays: Delhi Airport

Meanwhile, IndiGo has so far processed refunds totalling Rs 610 crore after the government issued strict directives to the airline requiring that all refunds to passengers

8 Dec 2025 9:06 am