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UNESCO Meet At Red Fort Reflects India's Commitment To Harnessing Power Of Culture: PM Modi

PM Modi marks UNESCOs 20th Intangible Cultural Heritage session at Red Fort, highlighting Indian traditions like Durga Puja and Garba to 150 nations.

8 Dec 2025 9:33 pm
Goa Fire Tragedy: SDMA Orders Safety Audit Of All Nightclubs, Bars, Event Venues In 7 Days

According to the advisory, non-compliance will attract strict enforcement action including closure, suspension or cancellation of licenses.

8 Dec 2025 9:10 pm
Anant Ambani Receives Global Humane Society's Animal Welfare Award For His Vantara Vision

Vantara founder Anant Ambani's recognition is particularly historic, as he is the youngest ever and the first Asian to receive this award

8 Dec 2025 9:09 pm
Vlogging Not Allowed: Railways Warns Employees Against Recording And Live Streaming On Duty

The directive also restricts the use of personal mobile phones, allowing them only for essential communication during designated breaks in non-operational zones.

8 Dec 2025 8:57 pm
Goa Nightclub Fire: Owners Flee To Phuket Day After Massive Blaze Kills 25; Cops Seek Interpol Help

Immigration authorities informed investigators that the Luthra brothers had boarded an IndiGo flight to Phuket at 5:30 am on December 7.

8 Dec 2025 8:56 pm
DMK Plans To Move Impeachment Motion Against Madras HC Judge Amid Deepan Lamp Row

DMK plans impeachment against Madras HC judge over Karthigai Deepam order at Thirupparankundram hills, sparking protests, BJP criticism, and legal challenges by officials.

8 Dec 2025 8:07 pm
Profusely Apologetic: IndiGo Responds To DGCA Show-Cause Notice After Record Flight Disruptions

The airline submitted its formal response to the DGCA after the regulator issued a show-cause notice to IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers.

8 Dec 2025 8:06 pm
UPs Biggest Codeine Corridor Crackdown: 128 FIRs, 60 Arrests, Bangladesh-Nepal Network Unearthed

With 128 FIRs, over 60 arrests, and the exposure of a trafficking network that spanned from Bangladesh to Nepal, UP's law enforcement believes the crackdown marks a decisive blow

8 Dec 2025 6:56 pm
'Sky Is Not The Limit, Just The Beginning': Air India Posts Pilot Hiring Ad Amid IndiGo Crisis

Air India seeks B737 and A320 pilots amid aviation chaos, while IndiGo faces mass cancellations and refunds due to crew roster issues and new DGCA safety norms.

8 Dec 2025 6:32 pm
'Threat To People Across World': India Welcomes UK Action Against Khalistan Extremists

He said New Delhi looks forward to continuing close cooperation with London to further deepen counter-terrorism and security collaboration.

8 Dec 2025 6:22 pm
After Shanghai Airport Detention, MEA Asks China To Assure Indian Travellers Wont Be Targeted

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said it expected China to ensure that Indian citizens passing through its airports were not harassed or singled out.

8 Dec 2025 6:13 pm
1,800 Flights, Rs 827 Crore Refunded: IndiGo Limping Back To Normalcy As Chaos Enters Day 7

IndiGo said it helped stranded customers by arranging for over 9,500 hotel rooms and close to 10,000 cabs/buses between December 1 and 7

8 Dec 2025 5:48 pm
'Blinded Pakistan's Air Defences': IAF Shares Rare Images Of Day 3 Of 1971 India-Pakistan War

Indian Air Force recalls its decisive 1971 war strikes, including the Sakesar radar attack, Battle of Longewala, and relentless missions that shaped historic outcomes.

8 Dec 2025 5:43 pm
'NTA Must Get Its Act Together': Parliamentary Panel Slams Agency Over Paper Leaks, Exam Failures

The panel urged the agency to get its act together to stop such problems from happening again. Its report was presented in Parliament earlier in the day.

8 Dec 2025 5:26 pm
Kerala Court Grants Temporary Relief To MLA Rahul Mamkootathil In Second Rape Case

Kerala court grants Rahul Mamkootathil temporary relief in second rape case, withholding coercive action until verdict on his anticipatory bail plea is delivered on December 10.

8 Dec 2025 5:21 pm
'Time To Restore Vande Mataram's Glory': Rajnath Singh In Parliament

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stressed on how it was a mantra for Indians opposing British rule so much so that they even issued a circular against the song's recitation

8 Dec 2025 5:10 pm
'Why Are We Having A Vande Mataram Debate?': Priyanka Gandhi's Parliament Speech Draws BJP Ire

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra further claimed the timing of the discussion was politically motivated.

8 Dec 2025 4:51 pm
Think Pet Dogs Are Always Safe? Doctors Warn Rabies Risk Is Rising Sharply

India sees over 20,000 rabies deaths yearly, and cases are rising. Doctors warn pet and stray dog bites carry equal risk. Immediate washing and vaccination can prevent the disease

8 Dec 2025 4:48 pm
Goa Club Didnt Have Emergency Exit For Evacuation, Fire Show Was Held Without Nod: FIR | Exclusive

Goa nightclub fire: The blaze started on the first floor of the club, and the youngsters could not move out due to congestion and small doors, states the FIR

8 Dec 2025 4:38 pm
Nehru, Bengal Government Neglected Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, Great-Grandson Sajal Tells News18

Sajal, Chattopadhyay's great-grandson, said, I am proud of what is happening today. Bankim Babu never received the respect he deserved.

8 Dec 2025 4:15 pm
Kerala Government To Appeal Against Verdict Acquitting Actor In 2017 Sexual Assault Case

Kerala government will appeal the Ernakulam Principal Sessions Court verdict acquitting actor Dileep in the 2017 actress assault case.

8 Dec 2025 4:11 pm
Kerala Lottery Result Today Live: Bhagyathara BT-32 Winning Numbers For December 8, 2025

Kerala Lottery Result Today Live Updates, 8-12-2025: Heres full list of winning numbers for Bhagyathara BT-32 lottery for Monday, December 8.

8 Dec 2025 3:59 pm
'Justice What?': Parvathy Thiruvothu Reacts To Actor Dileep's Acquittal In Sexual Assault Case

Parvathy Thiruvothu, Women in Cinema Collective founder, criticised the acquittal of Dileep in the 2017 sexual assault case, calling it a cruelly crafted script on Instagram.

8 Dec 2025 3:54 pm
Dampness Ruining Food And Gadgets? Here's Why Homes Are Stocking Up This Product

Moisture often ruins food and valuables, but these discounted silica gel packs are becoming a hit. Users say they keep rice, grains, clothes, &electronics fresh and moisture-free

8 Dec 2025 3:40 pm
Karnataka Sets 7-Day Deadline For LLR Test, Heres What Applicants Must Do

People who already applied months ago and forgot to take the test are also included in this update. They must finish their test by December 31, 2025 or their records will be erased

8 Dec 2025 3:15 pm
'National Shame': BJP Slams Rahul Gandhi For Skipping PM Modi's Vande Mataram Address In Lok Sabha

The BJP slammed Rahul Gandhi for skipping PM Narendra Modis address on 150 years of 'Vande Mataram', calling his absence a national shame and an insult to a key national symbol.

8 Dec 2025 3:08 pm
IndiGo Forms Crisis Management Group, Targets 100% Ops Restoration And Faster Refunds

IndiGo has formed a Crisis Management Group to restore full operations, expedite refunds, and ensure timely passenger support amid disruptions.

8 Dec 2025 2:47 pm
'My Family Was Finished In 2 Minutes': Survivor Who Lost Husband, 3 Sisters Recounts Goa Fire Tragedy

Bhavna Joshi said there was no fire extinguisher at the club and the blaze, which killed 25, started because of the sparkle gun in the hands of performers

8 Dec 2025 2:24 pm
Bengaluru Metro Pink Line Nears Launch: Check The Areas Getting Access First

The Pink Line links Kalena Agrahara in the south to Nagawara in the north, cutting through a mix of elevated and underground sections. Here is a complete guide of pink line route.

8 Dec 2025 2:16 pm
'Twist Given To Straight Comment': Navjot Kaur Sidhu After Row Over Her 'Rs 500 Crore' Remark

Navjot Kaur Sidhu clarified that her Rs 500 crore remark was misinterpreted, saying she only meant that she and her husband lacked the money allegedly needed to become a CM face.

8 Dec 2025 2:14 pm
Not Bankim Da, Say Babu: How PM Modi Responded To TMC MPs Objection During LS Speech

PM Modi responded to TMC Saugata Roy saying, I will say Bankim Babu. Thank you, I respect your sentiments...I can call you dada, right? Or you have an objection to that, too?

8 Dec 2025 2:13 pm
Chinese Embassy In India To Launch China Visa Application Window On December 22

Chinese Ambassador Xu Feihong announced China visa applications in India will begin online from December 22, 2025.

8 Dec 2025 2:11 pm
Maharashtra Approves Mechanised Construction Scheme To Build Rural Farm-To-Field Roads

Maharashtra cabinet approves Mukhya Mantri Baliraja Shet-Panand Raste Yojana for mechanised farm roads, easing rural transport issues.

8 Dec 2025 2:04 pm
'Who Betrayed Vande Mataram?': PM Modi's Big 'Nehru-Jinnah' Remark In Parliament

Accusing Congress of indulging in the politics of appeasement by accepting the removal of some stanzas, PM Modi said it led eventually to a compromise of the partition of India

8 Dec 2025 2:01 pm
The Legacy Behind 'Vande Mataram': Who Was Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay?

As PM Modi marks 150 years of Vande Mataram in Parliament, a look at Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, the scholar, poet and novelist whose words became Indias rallying cry.

8 Dec 2025 1:48 pm
News18 Afternoon Digest: PM Modi Initiates Vande Mataram Debate In Lok Sabha, Over 300 IndiGo Flights Cancelled & Other News

We are also covering: 'Who Did Injustice To Vande Mataram?': PM Modi's Big 'Nehru-Jinnah' Remark In Parliament.

8 Dec 2025 1:35 pm
IndiGos Rostering Problem: Govt Tells Parliament It Isnt Taking Air Travel Disruptions Lightly

Ram Mohan Naidu told Rajya Sabha IndiGo disruptions were due to internal rostering, not AMSS. The government ordered an enquiry and urged more airlines for competition in aviation.

8 Dec 2025 1:18 pm
Kerala Court Acquits Dileep In Actress Sexual Assault Case, He Says 'Gratitude To All'

Actor Dileep was acquitted in the 2017 Kerala actress abduction and assault case, while accused 1 to 6 were found guilty of abducting, assaulting, and gang-raping the survivor.

8 Dec 2025 11:34 am
Bengaluru Private School Teacher Slaps Student, Police Arrest Him

Rajesh took the boy to the staff room, away from the classroom noise, and slapped him on the cheek. The impact was strong enough to cause visible swelling.

8 Dec 2025 11:31 am
Over 300 IndiGo Flights Cancelled As Airline Looks To Restore Normalcy, Process Refunds Amid Chaos

IndiGos week-long operational crisis intensified on Monday, with 309 flights impacted nationwide and more than 200 additional cancellations planned for the day.

8 Dec 2025 11:25 am
Vande Mataram @150: How A Revolutionary Chant Became RSS' Eternal Symbol Of Patriotism

Speaking to News18, Sunil Ambekar said Vande Mataram taught Seva to the motherland and is the truest expression of patriotism

8 Dec 2025 11:11 am
BJP Calls Hyderabad Clerics Babri Memorial Move 'Dangerous, Divisive'

Tehreek Muslim Shabban president Mushtaq Malik announced a Babri memorial in Greater Hyderabad, sparking BJP criticism and political tensions similar to events in Murshidabad.

8 Dec 2025 11:04 am
Did IndiGo Miss Warning Signs? 'Planning Lapses' Put Spotlight On Airline's Board, Risk Committee

Despite repeated directions from DGCA on new rules for pilots, IndiGos leadership seemingly failed to anticipate or manage the scale of shortage that triggered the cancellations

8 Dec 2025 10:56 am
Couple Returning From Pre Wedding Shoot Killed In Road Accident In Karnataka

Witnesses say it came like a force too quick to escape. In seconds, everything changed. The truck hit their bike with an impact that left no room for survival.

8 Dec 2025 10:37 am
Top Meteorologist Says Chennai Done With Heavy Rain For Now, But Watch Out For These 2 Days

Tamil Nadus skies may still hold a few surprises, yet the feared storm appears to be fading. With a fresh update, Pradeep John offers clarity as the state awaits the next spell

8 Dec 2025 10:16 am
Strict Action Initiated Against Rohingya, Illegal Bangladeshis In UP: CM Yogi To Centre

CM Yogi urged people to stay alert and verify the identity of anyone they employ for domestic or business work.

8 Dec 2025 10:12 am
Delhi Familys Vacay Ends In Grief; Woman Loses Husband, 3 Sisters In Goa Club Fire

A family holiday to Goa turned into unimaginable tragedy when a devastating nightclub fire claimed four lives, leaving one woman as the sole survivor.

8 Dec 2025 9:14 am
Vande Mataram At 150: The History, The Disputes, And Parliaments Big Debate

As Vande Mataram completes 150 years, Parliament will debate its origins, the 1937 controversy, and the political dispute between the BJP and Congress over its full verses.

8 Dec 2025 9:14 am
Kerala Lottery Result Today, December 8, 2025 Live: Bhagyathara BT-32 Winning Numbers

Kerala Lottery Result Today Live Updates, 8-12-2025: Heres Guessing Numbers for Bhagyathara BT-32 for Monday, December 8. Check the full list of winning numbers from 3 pm.

8 Dec 2025 9:00 am