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At PRAGATI Meet, PM's 'Reform, Perform And Transform' Mantra

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday stressed on the mantra of reform, perform and transform at the 50th meeting of PRAGATI, which accelerated projects worth more than Rs 85 lakh crore over the past decade.

31 Dec 2025 10:18 pm
2012 Pune Serial Blasts Accused Shot Dead In Maharashtra

Bunty Jahagirdar, one of the accused in the 2012 Pune serial blasts case, was allegedly shot dead by unidentified assailants in Shrirampur town in Ahilyanagar district on Wednesday, police said.

31 Dec 2025 10:17 pm
Nandini Chakravorty Appointed West Bengal's First Woman Chief Secretary

Nandini Chakravorty was appointed on Wednesday as the chief secretary of West Bengal, becoming the first woman to hold the post in the state, a senior official said.

31 Dec 2025 10:16 pm
Op Sindoor Resounding Testament To Resolve Against Terrorism: Government

Operation Sindoor stands as a esounding testament to India's unwavering resolve against terrorism, the defence ministry said.

31 Dec 2025 10:11 pm
UK Boy, 12, Tragically Dies Attempting Squid Game Prank

Sebastian Cizman, 12, died at home after attempting a Squid Game-inspired choking prank. Police found related content on his phone.

31 Dec 2025 9:27 pm
Russia Releases Video Of Drone It Claims Was Used To Attack Putin's Home

Russia had alleged that Ukraine carried out a drone attack on Russian President Vladimir Putin's residence in the Novgorod region, although they did not say where he was at the time.

31 Dec 2025 9:26 pm
Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha Spent Less Than 30% Of Time On Legislation In 2025

The Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha spent less than 30 per cent of their time this year on legislative business, including discussing and passing bills, a legislative think tank has said.

31 Dec 2025 9:23 pm
Cabinet Clears Rs 19,142-Crore Corridor Connecting Nashik-Solapur-Akkalkot

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the construction of a six-lane greenfield access-controlled Nashik-Solapur-Akkalkot corridor in Maharashtra with a total capital cost of Rs 19,142 crore.

31 Dec 2025 9:23 pm
1992-Batch IPS Officer Ajay Singhal Appointed Haryana Top Cop

Senior IPS officer Ajay Singhal was appointed the new director general of police of Haryana on Wednesday, an official order said. A 1992-batch IPS officer, Singhal replaces O P Singh, who retired from service on Wednesday.

31 Dec 2025 9:23 pm
Fire-Hit Goa Nightclub Was Built Illegally, Had No License: Probe Report

The Goa nightclub, where a deadly fire killed 25 people in early December, was built illegally on a salt pan and allowed to operate without a valid trade licence.

31 Dec 2025 9:21 pm
From Fog To Filth: Delhi Records 3rd-Worst December AQI In A Decade

Delhi is battling a dangerous mix of dense fog and severe pollution, pushing the Air Quality Index (AQI) close to 400, a level classified as 'severe.'

31 Dec 2025 9:13 pm
Poll Body Slams Complaints Against Officials Over 'SIR Deaths' In Bengal

The Election Commission rejected the police complaints that were filed against the Chief Election Commissioner and the Chief Electoral Officer of West Bengal over the death of an elderly person allegedly linked to SIR.

31 Dec 2025 9:13 pm
Rectify Mistake: BJP Slams Muslim Group's Objections To Vande Mataram

A Muslim group's objections to a music competition themed on the national song, Vande Mataram, have been sharply criticised by the BJP.

31 Dec 2025 8:31 pm
Piped Cooking Gas Prices Cut By Rs 0.7 A Unit In Delhi-NCR

Indraprastha Gas Ltd, India's largest city gas retailer, on Wednesday announced a Rs 0.70 cut in prices of natural gas piped into household kitchens for cooking in Delhi and NCR towns.

31 Dec 2025 8:28 pm
BS Medical Students Abroad Before 2021 Must Complete One-Year Internship: NMC

The NMC said the requirement has been introduced to ensure adequate clinical exposure to the Indian healthcare system, alignment with national treatment protocols, and adherence to prescribed standards of patient care.

31 Dec 2025 8:26 pm
Video Showing Garbage Dump At 13,000 Feet In Himachal Pradesh Sparks Outrage Online

Himachal Pradeshs Manimahesh Yatra pilgrimage site is shown littered with plastic waste in a viral video, leading to public criticism of tourists and authorities.

31 Dec 2025 8:24 pm
Let Lord Shiva Forgive Them: Union Minister On Deepam Row In Tamil Nadu

The opposition to lighting the lamp atop the Thirupparankundram hill was politically motivated and lacked understanding of the cultural significance, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Wednesday.

31 Dec 2025 8:17 pm
NRI Returns To India After 7 Years In US, Says 'Don't Regret My Decision'

An NRI explains their decision to return to India after seven years in the US, highlighting visa challenges, family care, and a practical approach to life.

31 Dec 2025 7:42 pm
'Protest About Being Heard, Not Disruption': Raghav Chadha Meets Gig Workers

AAP Rajya Sabha member Raghav Chadha met gig workers, when they held a nationwide strike stressing their demands of fair pay, humane working conditions, dignity at work and social security.

31 Dec 2025 7:37 pm
Pointing Fingers, Losing Temper: Trinamool MP vs Poll Body Chief Over Electoral Rolls

A 10-member Trinamool Congress delegation led by Abhishek Banerjee met Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in Delhi Tuesday to complain of the large-scale manipulation of electoral rolls during the voter re-verification drive in Bengal.

31 Dec 2025 7:29 pm
'Will Script New Chapter': Bangladesh High Commissioner On S Jaishankar Visit

As External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar wrapped up his flying Dhaka visit, Bangladesh's High Commissioner to India, Riaz Hamidullah, on Wednesday underscored the scope for deepening Bangladesh-India relations.

31 Dec 2025 7:23 pm
26/11 Hero, Sadanand Date Appointed Maharashtra Police Chief

The Maharashtra government on Wednesday appointed senior IPS officer Sadanand Date as the new state Director General of Police (DGP).

31 Dec 2025 7:23 pm
CBSE To Launch Mandatory Skill Education Training For Teachers Starting January 5

This initiative is part of CBSE's ongoing efforts to align with the National Education Policy, emphasising vocational exposure at an early stage.

31 Dec 2025 7:23 pm
Bomb Threat Note On Car Near Sanjay Raut's Home, Nothing Suspicious Found

A car with a bomb threat message written on its window was found parked outside Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut's residence in Mumbai on Wednesday afternoon, triggering a search of his premises by bomb detection personnel, a police official said.

31 Dec 2025 7:21 pm
Trump Family Delays Shipment Of Gold-Coloured Smartphone: Report

Trump Mobile has pushed back plans to deliver its gold-colored smartphone by year-end, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.

31 Dec 2025 7:20 pm
China Says It Successfully Completed Military Drills Around Taiwan

China successfully completed military drills around Taiwan that included live-fire exercises aimed at simulating a blockade of key ports and assaults on maritime targets, its military said on Wednesday.

31 Dec 2025 7:20 pm
Putin Says Russia Believes It Will Win In Ukraine In New Year Address

Russian President Vladimir Putin said his country believed it would win in Ukraine, where Moscow has led an almost four-year offensive, in his New Year's Eve address on Wednesday.

31 Dec 2025 7:19 pm
Eurostar Resumed Service After Power Glitch Sparked Travel Chaos

Traffic slowly resumed Wednesday in the Channel tunnel after an electricity failure halted train trips connecting London to the European mainland, as frazzled passengers arrived in France after hours trapped in a powerless train.

31 Dec 2025 7:18 pm
Not A Threat: Anand Mahindra Rejects AI Fears In New Year Message

AI is not a threat but a catalyst that will elevate practical skills into premium assets, offering income, dignity and transforming factory work into long-term relevance and a lucrative gold-collar profession, Anand Mahindra said.

31 Dec 2025 7:14 pm
New Zealand Becomes Second Country To Welcome 2026. Here's The First

As the world prepares to turn the calendar page, New Zealand once again becomes one of the first countries to welcome the New Year.

31 Dec 2025 4:59 pm
Video: Cobra Tries To Hitch A Ride Inside Helmet In Maharashtra. Rescued

A cobra was found hiding inside a two-wheeler helmet in Maharashtra's Nagpur district on Wednesday.

31 Dec 2025 4:55 pm
Bank Holiday On New Year: Will Banks Be Closed On December 31, 2025 and January 1, 2026?

Bank Holiday On 31 December And 1 January: As 2025 ends, bank customers across India are seeking clarity on branch operations for December 31, 2025, and January 1, 2026.

31 Dec 2025 4:53 pm
AIBE 20 Result 2025 Expected Soon, Check Past Trends, Direct Link To Download

AIBE 20 Result 2025: Nearly four weeks have passed since the AIBE 20 exam, and candidates are eagerly awaiting the release of the final answer key and results.

31 Dec 2025 4:52 pm
Viruses On Plastics May Fuel Antibiotic Resistance, Warn Researchers

Plastics entering natural environments quickly become coated with microbial biofilms called the 'plastisphere', known to be hotspots for antibiotic resistance genes, the team, including researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

31 Dec 2025 4:44 pm
Indian Army Hits 91% Ammunition Self-Reliance, Bolstering Long-War Endurance

As global security dynamics grow more volatile, the Indian Army is reshaping its preparedness around a critical pillar of modern warfare: endurance.

31 Dec 2025 4:43 pm
'Privacy Is Important': Wild Elephant Rips Off Camera After Spotting It, Forest Officer Shares Video

IFS officer Parveen Kaswan shared the footage of an elephant charging at a camera setup and removing the device after being potentially startled by it.

31 Dec 2025 4:39 pm
Rape-Accused Ex-Cop Dressed As Woman To Evade Cops. How He Was Caught

A suspended constable who allegedly raped a minor in Dholpur, Rajasthan, has been arrested in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh. Police reported that the accused was wearing a burqa and lipstick to pose as a woman at the time of his arrest.

31 Dec 2025 4:36 pm
Nutritionist Explains Why Clean Eating Isnt Enough For Your Weight Loss

Nutritionist Lovneet Batra shares some surprising reasons why clean eating may not be enough for weight loss.

31 Dec 2025 4:35 pm
Opinion: Opinion: How The Tripura Student Killing Holds A Tragic Mirror To Society

Anjel Chakma's haunting last words, We are not Chinese, we are Indian. What certificate do we need to show?, echo far beyond Dehradun, capturing the heartbreak of many Indians whose belonging is questioned without evidence or justification.

31 Dec 2025 4:34 pm
Opinion: Opinion: What Is Amit Shah's 'Mission Bengal'?

Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Bengal for a three-day visit. This is not a tour marked by public rallies; instead, the focus is firmly on strategy.

31 Dec 2025 4:25 pm
Security Scare On New Year's Eve, Explosives-Laden Car Seized In Rajasthan

An explosives-laden car with150 kg of illegal ammonium nitrate concealed in bags of urea fertilizer was found in Rajasthan's Tonk on New Year's Eve today.

31 Dec 2025 2:58 pm
Centre Bans High-Dose Nimesulide Oral Drugs Over Health Risk Concerns

The Centre has banned oral nimesulide formulations above 100 mg with immediate effect, citing potential health risks and the availability of safer alternatives. The move, taken under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, applies nationwide.

31 Dec 2025 2:56 pm
Japan's Female MPs Petition For More Restrooms In Male-Dominated Parliament

Nearly 60 women lawmakers in Japan, including Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, have submitted a petition calling for more toilets in the parliament building to match their improved representation.

31 Dec 2025 2:51 pm
Happy New Year 2026: 40 Heartfelt Wishes, Messages And Quotes To Share With Loved Ones

Happy New Year 2026 Wishes: As the new year approaches, sharing meaningful wishes is a lovely way to spread love, blessings, and positivity.

31 Dec 2025 2:50 pm
Ayodhya Temple Sees Surge Of Devotees, Rajnath Singh Offers Prayers

Defence Minister Rajanth Singh, along with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, offered prayers at the Ram Janmbhoomi Temple in Ayodhya on the occassion of Pratishtha Dwadashi and the second anniversary of Ram Lalla Pran Pratishtha.

31 Dec 2025 2:47 pm
Health Resolutions 2026: Adopt A Heart-Healthy Lifestyle This Year With These 5 Doctor's Tips

Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, with rising incidents linked to sedentary lifestyles, poor dietary choices, and increased stress levels.

31 Dec 2025 2:45 pm
Video: Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Passes 'Water Test' At 180 Kmph

The Vande Bharat Sleeper train reached a speed of 180 kmph on the Kota-Nagda section during a safety and stability demonstration.

31 Dec 2025 2:43 pm
Who Is Greg Abel, Berkshire Hathaway's Next CEO After Warren Buffett

Greg Abel will become the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway on January 1, succeeding Warren Buffett, who is stepping down after a 60-year career.

31 Dec 2025 2:42 pm
ICSE Board Exams Begin Feb 17: These Smart Preparation Tips Could Boost Your Overall Results

Key strategies include daily study schedules, regular revision, stress management, health maintenance, and simulating exam conditions to build confidence and improve performance.

31 Dec 2025 2:40 pm
Mumbai Company's Job Ad Bars Candidates Living In PGs Or Rented Flats, Triggers Backlash

The company's job application form, which has gone viral, states that candidates staying in rented or PG accommodations are ot eligible for the role.

31 Dec 2025 2:33 pm