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India Abstains On UNGA Resolution Demanding Return Of Ukrainian Children From Russia

The 193-member UNGA adopted the draft resolution Return of Ukrainian children Wednesday, with 91 votes in favour, 12 against and 57 abstentions.

5 Dec 2025 12:00 am
'Inspiration For Millions': PM Modi Gifts Putin Russian Edition Of Bhagavad Gita

The gesture came shortly after PM Modi warmly welcomed Putin as he arrived in New Delhi for a nearly 27-hour visit.

4 Dec 2025 11:54 pm
Madhya Pradesh CM Releases 3 Cheetahs, Including 2 Cubs, Into The Wild At Kuno | Video

The release included a female cheetah, Veera, and her two nine-month-old cubs, who were moved into the open forest near the Parond area of the park.

4 Dec 2025 11:40 pm
Over 550 IndiGo Flights Cancelled In A Day, DGCA Reviews Situation | Top Points

IndiGo cancelled over 550 flights, including 172 at Delhi airport, with delays at various airports due to operational disruptions for the third straight day.

4 Dec 2025 11:32 pm
Plea Filed In SC Against Madras HC Nod For Lighting Lamp On Thirupparankundram Hill

The plea contests the division benchs decision upholding an earlier single judge order permitting the petitioner to light the lamp at the Deepathoon.

4 Dec 2025 10:57 pm
From Warm Hug To Laughter: PM Modi-Putin Bonhomie Shines In Delhi | Photos

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in India today. He was received by PM Modi at IGI airport. He is set to meet President Murmu also. (Images: X/@narendramodi)

4 Dec 2025 10:55 pm
IndiGo Flights Chaos: Civil Aviation Minister Orders Airline To 'Urgently Normalise Operations'

The civil aviation minister directed IndiGo to urgently normalise operations and to ensure that there is no increase in airfares due to the current situation.

4 Dec 2025 10:53 pm
TN BJP Chief Nainar Nagenthran Detained After Attempt To Light 'Karthigal Deepam'

Officers said that Nagenthran and the others would be released once the situation becomes normal.

4 Dec 2025 10:48 pm
India Has Sovereign Autonomy To Engage All Partners: Shashi Tharoor On Putins Visit

Calling Putins trip a very important visit, Shashi Tharoor said the Russian Presidents presence in India has great value for our country.

4 Dec 2025 10:26 pm
Putin Visit: From Oil To Armour, What's On Agenda As India And Russia Look To Upgrade Ties

PM Modi and President Putin are set to announce a long-term programme for the development of strategic areas of Russian-Indian economic cooperation until 2030

4 Dec 2025 9:58 pm
Calcutta HC To Hear Tomorrow Plea Seeking Stay On Babri Masjid Foundation Event In Murshidabad

According to the petition, Kabir allegedly posted remarks online that were 'derogatory and inflammatory' and could damage communal harmony.

4 Dec 2025 9:39 pm
DGCA Seeks IndiGo Roadmap To Fix Flight Disruptions As Airline Promises Stable Ops By Feb 10

IndiGo faces massive disruptions since November 2025 due to FDTL rule changes, crew issues, and winter constraints. Civil Aviation Ministry is closely monitoring the situation.

4 Dec 2025 9:28 pm
Two Jodhpur Businessmen Found Dead In Thailand Hotel Pool Under Mysterious Circumstances

The deceased have been identified as Anil Kataria, owner of a restaurant in Ratanada, and Harish Dewani, a glass artist who ran a specialised glass workshop in the same locality.

4 Dec 2025 9:27 pm
Central Railway To Restrict Platform Ticket Sales At 13 Stations Including Nagpur

Exemptions will be made for persons accompanying senior citizens, ailing passengers, children, illiterate persons, and women who cannot manage on their own.

4 Dec 2025 9:07 pm
Modi, Putin Share Ride: Protocol Takes ABackseat With The Most Unexpected Carpool In The Capital

Both leaders travelled from the tarmac in the back seat of a white Toyota Fortuner car, registration number MH01EN5795, part of the PMs security entourage

4 Dec 2025 8:53 pm
3,258 Indians Deported By US Since January, 18,822 Since 2009: Centre

In a written reply to a question, Jaishankar said that of the 3,258 deportees this year, 2,032 (around 62 per cent) arrived on regular commercial flights.

4 Dec 2025 8:35 pm
Uproar In Odisha Assembly Over BJP MLAs Controversial Remark On Mahatma Gandhi

Odisha Assembly saw uproar after BJP MLA Santosh Khatua blamed Mahatma Gandhi for partition, sparking protests by Congress and BJD and demands for apology and removal of remarks.

4 Dec 2025 8:28 pm
PM Modi Hugs President Putin As They Travel In The Same Car From Delhi Airport | Watch

Putin's India Visit: Vladimir Putin's visit to India is expected to strengthen economic cooperation and unlock new opportunities for Indian businesses.

4 Dec 2025 7:52 pm
From Obama, Trump To Putin: A Look At PM Modis Airport Welcome For Foreign Leaders

PM Modi has personally welcomed leaders including Putin, Sheikh Tamim, Sheikh Mohamed, Trump, Shinzo Abe, Sheikh Hasina, and Obama.

4 Dec 2025 6:54 pm
'Couldn't Live Up To Promise': IndiGo CEO Acknowledges Failures In Letter To Staff Amid Chaos

In an internal letter to employees, he admitted that the airline had not been able to meet its commitments.

4 Dec 2025 6:41 pm
News18 Evening Digest: PM Modi Likely To Receive Putin At Airport, What To Expect From Russian PM Visit & Other Stories

We are also covering: What To Expect From Putin's Visit? India Eyes Boost To Economic Ties, Bigger Market For Products, and other stories.

4 Dec 2025 6:09 pm
From CM To PM: The 25-Year Bond Between Narendra Modi And Vladimir Putin

Under the Modi-Putin era, the partnership has demonstrated its continuity and expansion despite significant global geopolitical shifts

4 Dec 2025 5:54 pm
Former Mizoram Governor Swaraj Kaushal Passes Away, PM Modi Expresses Grief

Extending condolences to his family, the Prime Minister said his thoughts were with Kaushals daughter Bansuri and other family members in this difficult time.

4 Dec 2025 5:39 pm
Delhi HC Directs MEA To Facilitate Communication Between Celina Jaitley, His Brother

Celina Jaitly has approached the court seeking consular access and legal help for her brother, who is currently in the custody of authorities in the United Arab Emirates.

4 Dec 2025 5:22 pm
'Pathetic Condition': Passengers Lash Out As IndiGo Cancellations Trigger Chaos At Several Airports

Long queues, stranded families and heated exchanges dominated Terminal 1 as passengers demanded answers after several last-minute cancellations.

4 Dec 2025 4:59 pm
'Ulterior Motive': HC Rejects Plea Against Devotees Lighting Lamps Near Thiruparankundram Dargah

Madras HC dismissed the appeal by Madurai officials, allowing Arulmighu Subramaniya Swamy Temple devotees to light Karthigai Deepam at Deepathoon atop Thiruparankundram hills.

4 Dec 2025 4:55 pm
Why This One UP Village Produces More Soldiers Than Anywhere Else In India

In Uttar Pradeshs Gahmar, mornings dont start with farm work but with military drills. Known as the Soldier Village, nearly every home has someone serving in the armed forces

4 Dec 2025 4:49 pm
Hyderabad-Bound IndiGo Flight Receives Bomb Threat, Diverted To Ahmedabad: Sources

Sources said it was the Madinah to Hyderabad route, and the flight was diverted to Ahmedabad. They said that standard protocols will be followed.

4 Dec 2025 4:40 pm
Why Is Hyderabad House The Chosen Venue For PM Modi's Meetings With Foreign Leaders?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host Russian President Vladimir Putin at Hyderabad House, a 97-year-old landmark in New Delhi, central to India's high-level diplomacy since 1928

4 Dec 2025 4:24 pm
Who Is 19-Year-Old Devavrat Rekhe, Who Has Revived Lost Vedic Art & Earned National Praise?

Devavrat, who trained in the Shukla Yajurveda tradition, has successfully completed the Dandakrama Parayanam, one of the most complex and rarely practised forms of Vedic recitation

4 Dec 2025 4:03 pm
Why Chandrababu Naidu Has Stopped Eating Rice, And Why He Wants Andhra Pradesh To Switch To Millets

Naidus shift from rice to millets has sparked a statewide debate on diabetes, diet and affordability. His health routine and new nutrition push may reshape Andhras food culture

4 Dec 2025 3:58 pm
India Finalises $2 Billion Submarine Lease Deal With Russia Ahead Of Putins Visit: Report

As per the report, the long-pending negotiations had stalled for years over pricing issues.

4 Dec 2025 3:45 pm
Rythu Bharosa Update: Rs 7,887 Crore Credited. What Farmers Must Do If Payment Is Delayed

Rs 7,887 crore have flowed into farmers accounts across Telangana, bringing a wave of relief. For those still waiting, a clear set of steps can help ensure their payment arrives

4 Dec 2025 3:42 pm
Centre Highlights Maharashtras Expanded Participation In Key National Cooperative Networks

Of eight lakh cooperative societies in the country, nearly 2.25 lakh are in Maharashtra, Union Minister of State for Cooperation Murlidhar Mohol told the Rajya Sabha

4 Dec 2025 3:35 pm
How Bengaluru Begins To Look, Smell And Sound Like Christmas In December

The decorations are grander, the Christmas trees taller, and the ambience calmer. Its where the city goes when it wants its holiday mood dressed up perfect for evening walks.

4 Dec 2025 3:26 pm
Kerala Court Denies Anticipatory Bail To Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil In Rape Case

Kerala court on Thursday refused to grant anticipatory bail to Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil in a rape case.

4 Dec 2025 3:06 pm
Congress Expels Suspended Kerala MLA Rahul Mamkootathil Amid Sexual Assault Allegations

The suspended Kerala MLA is facing two rape cases based on testimonies of women he allegedly befriended online.

4 Dec 2025 2:51 pm
Putin In Delhi: Sukhoi Su-57, S-400 Talks And Whats Next For India-Russia Defence Ties

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in New Delhi today for the 23rd Annual IndiaRussia Summit, with defence cooperation expected to dominate the agenda.

4 Dec 2025 2:43 pm
Tension In Karnataka's Haveri College As Students Clash Over Hijab, Saffron Shawls

Tension erupted at a college in Haveri as boys in saffron shawls protested against girls wearing hijabs, leading to a campus confrontation.

4 Dec 2025 2:23 pm
India To Get Electronic Toll Collection In A Year: Nitin Gadkari

Nitin Gadkari said the current toll collection system replaced by an electronic system to provide a seamless experience for highway users.

4 Dec 2025 2:17 pm
Sikh Woman Harjit Kaur Mistreated In US Detention, Not Handcuffed: Jaishankar Tells Rajya Sabha

Jaishankar said US student visa cancellations increased sharply, prompting India to intervene as affected students reported strict action and pressure to self-deport.

4 Dec 2025 2:17 pm
'Mockery Of System': Supreme Court Slams Delay In 16-Year-Old Acid Attack Case

Chief Justice Surya Kant's condemned the delayed trial, labeling it a shame and a mockery of the system.

4 Dec 2025 1:59 pm
Where Coffee Comes With Paw Prints: Bengalurus Pet-Friendly Cafs To Know

As Bengaluru grows taller and tighter, these cafs offer breathing room - a reminder that city life doesnt have to mean choosing between companionship and convenience.

4 Dec 2025 1:54 pm
News18 Afternoon Digest: IndiGo Flight Cancellations, Putin's State Visit To India & More

We are also covering: Putin In Delhi: Sukhoi Su-57, S-400 Deals And Whats Next For India-Russia Defence

4 Dec 2025 1:44 pm
Govt Staff Must Perform SIR Duties, Extra Help Allowed For BLOs Facing Hardship: SC

Supreme Court suggested that state governments may take steps to address difficulties faced by BLOs, ensuring smooth functioning of voter registration and revision processes.

4 Dec 2025 1:33 pm
'Beauty Complex' Turned Panipat's Poonam Into A Murderer. She Killed 4 Children In 2 Years

On Monday, Poonam allegedly drowned the six-year-old, who was dressed for a family function, in a tub of water.

4 Dec 2025 1:26 pm
In Big Move, Karnataka Cabinet To Discuss, Ready Hate Speech Bill For Upcoming Winter Session

The Bill defines hate speech as any online or offline communication that provokes harm or spreads hatred because of a persons religion, caste, gender or language

4 Dec 2025 1:23 pm
Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad: Over 250 IndiGo Flights Cancelled | City-Wise List

At least 33 outbound Indigo flights are expected to be cancelled from Hyderabad on Thursday. 35 incoming flights are also likely to be cancelled.

4 Dec 2025 1:11 pm
Christmas Rush: BengaluruErnakulam Vande Bharat Fully Booked Already

From Bengaluru, the train departs KSR station at 5:10 am and reaches Ernakulam Junction at 1:50 pm. It leaves Ernakulam at 2:20 pm and arrives back in Bengaluru at around 11:00 pm.

4 Dec 2025 12:59 pm