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Acknowledging a sharp rise in dog-bite cases in both rural and urban areas, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde informed about the cases data at the state assembly on Wednesday

According to a press note issued by the Prime Ministers office, PM Modi reaffirms Indias support for efforts towards a just and durable peace in the region

Priyanka Gandhi hit back at the BJP for criticising Rahul Gandhis Germany trip, arguing that the Prime Minister himself spends a significant amount of time overseas

A heated showdown was witnessed in the Parliament during the Winter Session on Wednesday as Home Minister Amit Shah and LoP Rahul Gandhi sparred over allegations of vote chori. Shah defended the Special Intensive Revision process, while Gandhi challenged him to a debate on his press conference claims

The incident took place in the Kothi police station area, where the duo was allegedly running a clinic without valid authorisation

Delhis Saket Court has granted a 36-hour transit remand of Ajay Gupta to Goa Police in connection with the nightclub fire that killed 25 people. Gupta, who was arrested in Delhi, will be taken to Goa for further investigation. Meanwhile, two other accused have fled to Thailand as the probe intensifies

Amid the Indigo flight cancellations, the Delhi High Court criticised the Centre for letting the disruptions and delays spiral into a nationwide chaos. The bench questioned why lakhs of passengers were left stranded and sought clarity on legal powers against airlines

In a major anti-narcotics operation, the Pune AIU seized 2.29 kg of hydroponic marijuana worth Rs 2.29 crore from a Bangkok passenger at the city airport, while the DRI dismantled a clandestine mephedrone factory in Wardha, seizing 128 kg of drugs worth Rs 192 crore and arresting three accused

In a written reply to a question raised by BJP MLA Amit Satam and others, Food and Drug Administration Minister Narahari Zirwal said that as part of a special FDA campaign, samples of cough syrup and other medicines were sent for testing and analysis

The high-end luxury car allegedly driven by the minor under the influence of alcohol knocked down two motorbike-borne IT professionals, one of them a woman, in Pune`s Kalyani Nagar area in the wee hours of May 19, killing them

According to the police, a large number of Naxal cadres have become disillusioned by what they termed the hollow Maoist ideology, frustrated by the violence inflicted on civilians, and are drawn towards the states surrender-and-rehabilitation policy

An ED officer said the searches focused on securing financial records, digital data and other evidence related to the suspected diversion of investor funds

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw described it as the worlds largest station redevelopment programme and said it has transformed how India plans and upgrades railway infrastructure

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the national capital is witnessing major reforms to strengthen tourism and improve governance by removing long-pending systemic bottlenecks

An Indian-origin man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for the murder of a 24-year-old woman on a Queensland beach in Australia in 2018

Vaishnaw said that the government has greatly increased spending to improve railway safety. The budget for safety measures has almost tripled, rising from Rs 39,463 crore in 2014-15 to more than Rs 1.16 lakh crore for 2025-26

According to the police, activists of the Bajrang Dal attempted to stop a car travelling towards Nashik from Ahilyanagar on the NashikPune national highway on Tuesday after receiving a tip-off. When the driver refused to halt, the activists chased the vehicle and intercepted it near Jetwannagar

A team from the forest department and the wildlife treatment centre quickly reached the location, tranquilised the leopard, and safely rescued it. All injured persons were taken to hospital for treatment

Wearing a mask which covered most of his face, Gupta made the brief remark while entering the crime branch office at Sunlight Colony. He was later taken to LNJP Hospital for medical tests before being moved to Saket Court for transit remand

Amid the nationwide chaos caused by mass IndiGo flight cancellations, the DGCA has summoned the airline`s CEO, Pieter Elbers, to appear on Thursday with a detailed report on disruptions, crew shortages and refund status. The regulator has also formed a four-member panel to probe planning failures

FRAI highlighted that platforms offering deep discounts, fast delivery and heavy marketing are reshaping consumer behaviour. As a result, local grocery and kirana shops are losing customers and experiencing a sharp fall in sales

The BJP has received 1,350 applications from aspirants seeking tickets for the upcoming Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation elections. With 115 wards and polls expected in January 2026, the party says it is a step ahead in its preparations

Delhis IGI Airport on Wednesday amid Indigo flight cancellation assured passengers that arrivals and departures are operating normally across all terminals, even as flight disruptions elsewhere keep authorities on alert

A Congress leader has lodged a police complaint against Tripura minister Tinku Roy, alleging fake educational certificates and suppression of a pending criminal case in election affidavits

Pawar, who heads the excise department, directed that the policy be enforced statewide. During the Budget Session held in March, Pawar had announced that a no-objection certificate (NOC) from housing societies will be mandatory for liquor vends if they wish to migrate to their premises

A massive fire broke out at Surats Raj Textile Market on Wednesday, prompting the deployment of 22 fire tenders and over 100 firefighters. Dense smoke engulfed the building as flames spread across the third, fifth and top floors. Officials say the fire is largely under control, with cooling operations underway

UNESCO defines intangible cultural heritage as the practices, knowledge, expressions, objects and spaces that communities recognise as part of their cultural identity. These traditions, passed down through generations, continue to evolve while strengthening cultural identity

Amazon has pledged to invest USD 35 billion in India by 2030 to expand its businesses across e-commerce, AI, cloud computing and logistics

Indias aviation crisis deepened on Wednesday as IndiGo cancelled 61 more flights from Bengaluru, a day after the government cut its winter schedule by 10 per cent. Despite CEO Pieter Elbers assurance that operations were stable, passengers continue to face disruptions, delays and rising airfares

Captured on 8 December from the Korala Core Range, Pandharpauni area of Tadoba, the tigress underwent a thorough health check by Dr Ravikant Khobragade, Veterinary Officer (Wildlife), and was found to be perfectly fit for translocation

Several schools in Delhi received bomb threat emails on Wednesday, prompting precautionary evacuation of students. Police and security agencies are investigating the threats

Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday for a three-day official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations

According to the CPCB, an AQI between 0 and 50 is classified as good, 51 to 100 satisfactory, 101 to 200 moderate, 201 to 300 poor, 301 to 400 very poor and 401 to 500 severe

From midnight (1300 GMT), ten major platforms must comply or face fines of up to USD 49.5 million. While the law has drawn sharp criticism from tech companies and free speech advocates, it has been praised by parents and child welfare groups

The investigation continues to focus on the tragic fire at `Birch by Romeo Lane`. Addressing allegations of police negligence, Goa DIG Varsha Sharma said, We have coordinated with the CBI and Interpol. A Blue Corner Notice has also been issued

This latest quake follows another magnitude 3.8 earthquake reported by the NCS a day earlier, indicating continued seismic activity in the region

Two officials of the Chinese company have been named in the charges filed at the Special Court in Kathmandu, which handles corruption cases related to government dealings

Leo was asked about the US peace proposal and the seeming sidelining of European powers in the process

This treatment led to respiratory failure, cardiac arrest and Virgil`s death, it continued

The petitioners contended that the Karnataka government did not consult them before making such provisions

Issuing notice to Gandhi and Delhi Police, Judge Gogne posted the matter on January 6 for further proceedings

Tells EC to flag attacks on BLOs, warns states of looming anarchy

The Ukrainian president arrived at Castel Gandolfo, a papal residence outside Rome, for a meeting with Pope Leo XIV and is set to have talks with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni later

The researchers said the vulnerability was found in the authentication system and could have been exploited through compromised operator credentials

But only approved customers to get them; same will apply to AMD, Intel, others in semiconductor industry

Looking at how the Bend it Like Beckham director has scripted a childrens fable, on the art of giving, with her holiday release that opens in theatres, December 12

There were help desks at both airports to guide and assist passengers with information on additional trains to help with ticket bookings, our report quoted a Railway PRO as saying

An NIA spokesperson said a team from Delhi has arrested key accused Dr Bilal Naseer Malla of Baramulla in Jammu and Kashmir. He was arrested from the national capital

Maharashtra DGP Rashmi Shukla urged locals to make use of police support services and assured them that the region would soon receive improved facilities such as roads and healthcare, an official said

Anant Ambani was recognised for his leadership in establishing Vantara, which has become a model for rescue, rehabilitation, and species preservation