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Who Is VV Rajesh? The BJP Leader Set To Become Thiruvananthapuram Mayor

Rajesh is currently serving his second term in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, representing the Kodunganoor ward.

25 Dec 2025 11:50 pm
No More Guard Of Honour: Chhattisgarh Ends Ceremonial Salutes For Ministers, Senior Police Officers

The government said the move will allow police personnel to be used more effectively, especially at a time when maintaining public safety.

25 Dec 2025 11:23 pm
1 Killed, Several Injured In Blast Near Mysurus Amba Vilas Palace

The incident took place near the Jaya Marthanda Gate of the historic palace when a nitrogen gas-filled balloon exploded while being inflated.

25 Dec 2025 9:54 pm
Bajrang Dal Leader Booked For Assaulting Kashmiri Shawl Vendor In Uttarakhand

The incident took place on Monday when Bilal Ganie, a 28-year-old shawl seller from Kupwara in Jammu and Kashmir, was allegedly assaulted by a group of men in Kashipur.

25 Dec 2025 8:50 pm
Can Win Polls In Pakistan Too: What Nawaz Sharif Told Vajpayee After His 1999 Lahore Speech

Ashok Tandon said that Vajpayees Lahore address was notable because it was directed not just at political leaders but at the people of Pakistan.

25 Dec 2025 8:32 pm
From UPSC To JEE, These 7 Cities Are The Best Exam Preparation Hubs

These seven cities have emerged as top coaching hubs for UPSC, JEE, NEET, CA and banking exams, driven by faculty, resources and digital upgrades

25 Dec 2025 7:07 pm
Army Amends Social Media Policy, Allows Personnel To Access Instagram In View-Only Mode

The army has periodically issued guidelines on using social media platforms like Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram.

25 Dec 2025 7:05 pm
Bajrang Dal Members Vandalise Christmas Decorations At Diocese School In Assams Nalbari

According to the Church officials, the school was closed at the time due to winter holidays, and no students or staff were present during the incident.

25 Dec 2025 7:03 pm
'They Asked For Aadhaar': Bengal Labourer Lynched In Odisha, TMC Alleges Targeting Of Workers

Jewel Sheikh from Bengal was beaten to death in Odisha over a bidi demand, police said. Six arrests made. TMC and migrant groups demand justice and protection for Bengali workers.

25 Dec 2025 6:59 pm
News18 Evening Digest: Khaleda Zia's Son Tarique Rahman's 1st Address, Maoist Extremism In India Nears End & Other Stories

We are also covering: PM Modi Says BJP Honoured National Icons Ignored By Congress, India Successfully Tests 3,500 Km Range K-4 Missile, and other stories.

25 Dec 2025 6:18 pm
AAP Leaders Saurabh Bhardwaj, Sanjay Jha Booked For Santa Claus Skit On Delhi Pollution

The clip features two men dressed as Santa Claus, with anti-pollution masks on, collapsing on the streets of Connaught Place.

25 Dec 2025 5:53 pm
How Rich Was Ex-MLA Relu Poonia Whose Daughter And Son-In-Law Killed Him For Property?

On the night of August 23, 2001, then-19-year-old Sonia Poonia and her husband Sanjeev brutally bludgeoned eight members of her own family including her father, mother and siblings

25 Dec 2025 5:48 pm
You'll Know Me Now: What Gunman Told Aligarh Teacher Before Shooting Him Dead

Rao Danish Ali, a computer science teacher at Aligarh Muslim University, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the university campus.

25 Dec 2025 5:02 pm
Are You Really Drinking Tea? Food Regulator Clears The Air On What Counts As Tea

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) the authority said using the term 'tea' for other plant-based drinks is misleading and illegal.

25 Dec 2025 5:00 pm
What Led To Assam's West Karbi Anglong Violence: The History, Trigger And Fallout

Arrows, stones, crude bombs and arson marked the clashes that killed two people and injured more than 45 amid a land rights standoff in the autonomous district.

25 Dec 2025 4:36 pm
'Give Pakistan In Dowry': Atal Bihari Vajpayees Witty Reply To A Pak Womans Proposal

During Vajpayees visit to Pakistan, the Lahore declaration was signed, aimed at de-escalating tensions between the two neighbouring nations.

25 Dec 2025 4:24 pm
Everything Was Named After One Family: PM Modi Attacks Congress At Prerna Sthal Inauguration

PM Modi inaugurated the Rashtriya Prerna Sthal, a landmark national memorial dedicated to former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

25 Dec 2025 4:13 pm
'Significant Milestone': Amit Shah Hails Operation By Security Forces To Eliminate 6 Maoists In Odisha

Six Maoists, including CPI (Maoist) central committee member Ganesh Uike, were eliminated by security forces in Odisha's Kandhamal district in the last two days.

25 Dec 2025 3:16 pm
'Not Just A Community, Every Indian Is Assaulted': Tharoor On Reports Of Attack On Christians

Shashi Tharoor expressed concern over reports of attacks on Christians, saying any assault on a community amounts to an assault on every Indian.

25 Dec 2025 3:12 pm
Akash-NG Cleared For Induction: How DRDO's Missile System Strengthens India's Air Defence

With user trials now complete, the Akash-NG missile system is set for induction, bringing extended range, improved accuracy and stronger capability against aerial threats.

25 Dec 2025 3:04 pm
Bengaluru Man Takes First Flight To Navi Mumbai 'Only To Explore' New Airport

Navi Mumbai International Airport began operations with its first flight from Bengaluru.

25 Dec 2025 3:00 pm
Pune Civic Polls See Fancy Campaigns; Aspirants Dangle Land, Foreign Trips To Woo Voters

Campaigning for the Pune Municipal Corporation elections has taken an extravagant turn, with candidates across parties offering high-value gifts to woo voters, a report claimed.

25 Dec 2025 2:51 pm
Maoist Extremism In India Nears End; Devuji Only Top Leader Left After Ganesh Uikeys Death

Attention now turns to Devuji, described by agencies as an ideological veteran whose influence once shaped regional strategy and who also played a crucial role in the military wing

25 Dec 2025 2:38 pm
ISRO's 'Bahubali' LVM3 vs SpaceX's Falcon 9: Can India Beat Elon Musk On Space Economics?

ISRO's LVM3 can carry roughly 8-10 tonnes to low-Earth orbit (LEO) and Wednesday's mission, at 6,100kg, marked one of its heaviest commercial payloads

25 Dec 2025 2:37 pm
5 Maoists Killed In A Two-Day Anti-Naxal Operation In Odishas Kandhamal, 3 Rifles Recovered

Five Maoists were killed in Kandhamal, Odisha during a joint SOG, CRPF and BSF operation; rifles recovered and search operations continue.

25 Dec 2025 1:29 pm
Indian Army Jawans Deployed In Assam's West Karbi Anglong To Assist Civil Authorities Amid Unrest

Violence broke out in Assam's West Karbi Anglong district after protesters demanded the eviction of encroachers from grazing lands in two districts.

25 Dec 2025 1:21 pm
My Speed Was Only 60-70 Kmph: Chitradurga Bus Driver Shares Horrific Details Moments Before The Accident

The fire spread within seconds, leaving passengers almost no time to react. Rafi said the buss moderate speed may have helped at least 20 people escape the deadly blaze alive fast

25 Dec 2025 1:20 pm
Maharashtra Couple Dead At Home, Bodies Of Sons Found On Railway Track In Suspected Mass Suicide

In Nanded, Maharashtra, a family of four was found dead in suspected suicides, with the parents hanging at home and the sons discovered on nearby railway tracks.

25 Dec 2025 1:08 pm
Over 2,000 Bangladeshis Living Illegally In National Capital Sent To Their Homeland In 2025: MHA Officials

The tedious exercise---from identification to verification and deportation---has been completed after strict directions to intensify crackdown on illegal foreign residents in India

25 Dec 2025 12:59 pm
Bombay HC Orders Delhi Woman To Bring Son To Meet Ailing Grandmother For Christmas

The grandmother's petition says that she made several attempts to connect with her grandson, but her daughter-in-law refused all requests and instead demanded money.

25 Dec 2025 12:43 pm
Karnataka Bus Accident: What Triggered The Blaze That Killed 20 And How Passengers Only On These Seats Narrowly Escaped

A bus in Chitradurga collided with a container and caught fire, killing over 20 and only some passengers managed to survive. Heres what happened

25 Dec 2025 12:12 pm
India Successfully Tests 3,500 Km Range K-4 Missile From Nuclear Submarine INS Arighaat

India successfully tested the K4 submarine-launched ballistic missile from INS Arighaat in the Bay of Bengal, boosting its nuclear triad and strategic deterrence.

25 Dec 2025 11:56 am
'No Violence, Lynching In India': Shashi Tharoor Flags Sharp Contrast With Bangladesh Protests

Shashi Tharoor said protests in India over the Bangladesh unrest have remained peaceful, stressing there has been no violence, no lynching unlike the situation across the border.

25 Dec 2025 11:41 am
Haridwar Congress MLA, Annoyed By Power Cuts, Climbs Poles To Cut Electricity To Officials' Houses

Congress MLA Virendra Jati climbed electricity poles and cut the power to the houses of three electricity department officials after expressing anger over repeated power cuts.

25 Dec 2025 11:03 am
Chitradurga Bus Accident: Full List Of Passengers Onboard The Seabird Coach Bus

The 'Seabird' bus, numbered KA-01 AE-5217, was traveling from Bengaluru to Gokarna with 32 people on board, including staff. The accident claimed nine lives

25 Dec 2025 10:30 am
May Spirit Of Christmas Inspire Harmony: PM Modi Attends Christmas Morning Service In Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended Christmas services and events in Delhi, engaging with the Christian community and promoting peace, compassion and harmony.

25 Dec 2025 10:28 am
Shimla Doctor's Contract Terminated Days After Viral Video Showed Him Assaulting Patient

A viral video of the confrontation, which took place in the pulmonary ward, showed the doctor punching the patient in the face, while the patient was seen trying to kick the doctor

25 Dec 2025 10:04 am
Court Documents Reveal How CBI Let Down Unnao Rape Survivor | Exclusive

The Delhi HC noted that when the womans family wanted Sengar tried in 2019 under graver IPC charges, saying he was a public servant who committed rape, CBI did not support them

25 Dec 2025 10:01 am
Aligarh Muslim University Teacher Shot Dead On Campus, Motive Of Murder Still Unknown

Rao Danish Ali, a teacher at Aligarh Muslim University, was shot dead near Maulana Azad Library by unidentified assailants. Police are investigating and scanning CCTV footage.

25 Dec 2025 9:54 am
Kerala Lottery Karunya Plus KN-603 Result Today 25/12/2025; First Prize Rs 1 Crore

Kerala Lottery Result Today Live Updates, 25-12-2025: Heres Guessing Numbers for Karunya Plus KN-603 for Thursday, December 25. Check the full list of winning numbers from 3 pm.

25 Dec 2025 9:48 am
Raids On Karnataka Ministers Personal Secretary Uncover Disproportionate Assets Worth Over Rs 14 Crore

Among the immovable assets are documents for four residential houses & 37 acres of agricultural land, valued at roughly Rs 8.44 crore and nearly Rs 3 crore worth of gold jewellery

25 Dec 2025 9:01 am
Nitin Gadkari Recalls Meeting Hamas Leader Hours Before Assassination In Iran: 'I Was Shocked'

Gadkari recalled his visit to Tehran at the request of PM Modi at the swearing-in ceremony of Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian, where he met Haniyeh before his assassination.

25 Dec 2025 8:45 am
Shillong Teer Results Today, December 25, 2025: Winning Numbers For All Teer Games

Shillong Teer Result Today: Here's full list of common and winning numbers for Shillong Teer, Juwai Teer, Khanapara Teer, and more for December 25, 2025 below.

25 Dec 2025 8:30 am
'May Teachings Of Jesus Christ Strengthen Harmony': PM Modi Extends Christmas Greetings

PM Modi wished the nation a Merry Christmas, emphasising peace, compassion, and hope. He highlighted the role of Jesus Christs teachings in promoting harmony within society.

25 Dec 2025 8:29 am
Navi Mumbai International Airport To Begin Operations Today, 15 Departures Scheduled

Commercial operations will begin at the Adani Group-promoted Navi Mumbai International Airport on Thursday, easing pressure on Mumbais aviation infrastructure.

25 Dec 2025 7:38 am
12 Dead, Over 20 Sustain Burn Injuries As Private Bus Catches Fire In Karnataka's Chitradurga

At least 12 passengers were killed after a private bus caught fire near Hiriyur in Karnatakas Chitradurga district following an incident with a container vehicle.

25 Dec 2025 6:58 am
Unnao Rape Case: CBI To Challenge Kuldeep Sengar's Bail In Supreme Court

The CBI said that it will file a Special Leave Petition (SLP) before the Supreme Court seeking to set aside the relief granted to Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the Unnao rape case.

24 Dec 2025 11:56 pm
Who Is Anu Garg? Senior IAS Officer Named Odishas First Woman Chief Secretary

With her appointment, Anu Garg becomes the first woman Chief Secretary of Odisha and the 47th officer overall to hold the post.

24 Dec 2025 11:15 pm
Seven Killed In Road Accident In Tamil Nadu

A Chennai-bound state-run bus from Tiruchirappalli changed direction all of a sudden when a tyre burst and moved to the opposite direction after climbing onto the road median.

24 Dec 2025 11:12 pm
Senior IAS Officer Anu Garg Appointed New Odisha Chief Secretary, First Woman To Hold Post

Anu Garg, a 1991-batch officer, will succeed Manoj Ahuja, who will retire on December 31, according to a government notification

24 Dec 2025 10:39 pm