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PBKMS issues contempt notice to Centre, Bengal govt over delayed resumption of MGNREGA

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said that the conditions imposed by the Union government on the 100-day work scheme was humiliating for the State government and publicly tore up a note from the Union government in this regard.

11 Dec 2025 3:00 am
Two buildings collapse in Moroccan city of Fez, killing 22 people

It was unclear what caused the collapse or how many people were unaccounted for. Authorities said an investigation has been opened.

11 Dec 2025 2:37 am
Immediate, thorough fire-safety inspections of pubs, bars ordered ahead of Christmas, New Year

Govt. fully committed to ensuring robust fire-safety standards in Capital, says Sood; DFS personnel asked to check compliance in wake of Goa tragedy and given the increased risk associated with upcoming festive season

11 Dec 2025 2:00 am
SIR and the annihilation of rights

What is eerily similar in the technocratic adventures in MGNREGA and the SIR is the structural codification of exclusions

11 Dec 2025 1:58 am
Winds of change in music

Changes have caught up with the sabhas in Chennai in many ways

11 Dec 2025 1:47 am
Odisha Assembly clears Bill to implement threefold hike in salary, pension for MLAs

Under the revised pay structure, a legislator will draw 3.45 lakh per month against 1.10 lakh in 2007

11 Dec 2025 1:46 am
If we can beat India we are good enough to win the World Cup, says coach Nawaz

The former Sri Lankan player guided Bangladesh to the 2020 U-19 World Cup title and the Asia Cup last year, beating India in the final on both occasions

11 Dec 2025 1:40 am
No change in schemes for unorganised workers after Labour Codes: Centre

Several Central trade unions have raised concerns on the future of social security schemes for unorganised workers such as construction workers and beedi workers as Acts governing their welfare schemes are merged into the Codes

11 Dec 2025 1:20 am
Retired Judge Hariparanthaman wants shifting of the Thiruparankundram case to some other judge

The retired judge cited several instances where Mr. Justice Swaminathan had allegedly not followed protocols to issue a contempt notice against officials of the State government, and had paralysed the government machinery

11 Dec 2025 12:57 am
Daggers drawn between NDA, YSRCP corporators during VMC council meet

Noisy protests and scuffle over privatisation of medical colleges and naming of a kalyana mandapam after a freedom fighter mar Vijayawada Municipal Corporation council meeting

11 Dec 2025 12:52 am
BJP demands White Paper on status of implementation of promises for development of North Karnataka

Leader of the Opposition demands sacking of ministers who failed to hold periodic reviews on implementation of developmental projects in North Karnataka region

11 Dec 2025 12:41 am
Parliament committee recommends reducing time for forest, environmental clearances for coal projects

The committee also suggested streamlining process for public consultation and clearances from Gram Sabha to avoid delays.

11 Dec 2025 12:20 am
11 Dec 2025 12:20 am
The national song debate, a reading between the lines

The controversy being sought to be created now over Vande Mataram makes one doubt the intentions of the present government

11 Dec 2025 12:16 am
Truce in tatters: on the Cambodia-Thailand conflict

ASEAN should do more to end dispute between Cambodia and Thailand

11 Dec 2025 12:10 am
11 Dec 2025 12:08 am
A verdict that is an abdication of judicial function

The hesitation of the top court to mandate or develop a time-frame for constitutional functionaries will impinge on constitutional morality

11 Dec 2025 12:08 am
NGO launches art and healing-themed calendar on Human Rights Day

The 2026 calendar features Mandala art accompanied by feminist quotes, acknowledging the healing journeys of women who have experienced violence

11 Dec 2025 12:07 am
Watch: Amit Shah targets opposition on SIR in Lok Sabha

Home Minister Amit Shah delivered a rebuttal in Parliament, defending the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and accusing the Opposition of spreading misinformation. He emphasised that the Election Commission alone is empowered to conduct roll revisions, reiterated that foreign nationals cannot remain on voter lists, criticised alleged double standards by Opposition parties, and cited historical precedents to counter vote theft allegations.

10 Dec 2025 11:48 pm
India gives tepid response to Russian push for Su-57, long-range drones and submarines

Rajnath Singh highlighted that India, once heavily dependent on arms imports, now boasts a record defence production value of 1.51 lakh crore, up from 46,000 crore in 2014

10 Dec 2025 11:45 pm
Goa nightclub fire: MEA considering Goa govt's request to revoke passports of co-owners

A Delhi court refused to give any interim protection from arrest to the duo, while their partner was held in connection with the fire incident

10 Dec 2025 11:41 pm
Lack of coercive action, Supreme Court order saw end-of-life vehicles still ply capital roads: CAQM tells top court

The CAQM, represented by Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati, submitted that its efforts to strictly ensure that these end-of-life vehicles were taken off the roads were thwarted by the lack of proper coercive action; over 63 lakh such vehicles are currently plying the capitals roads and contributing to air pollution, says the body

10 Dec 2025 11:40 pm
There can only be one goal in the Candidates: to play for first place, says Bluebaum

The 28-year-old player will be the first German to feature in the prestigious event since 1991; feels that keeping his nerves under control was key to the good show in the Grand Swiss; says it is great to see the huge interest for chess in India

10 Dec 2025 11:33 pm
Daughter of Venezuela's Machado picks up Nobel peace prize in her absence

In a call with the chair of the Nobel Committee, Jorgen Watne Frydnes, published just before the ceremony, Maria Corina Machado said she was very sad and very sorry that she would not make it in time but was on her way to Oslo

10 Dec 2025 11:26 pm
British Indian nurse jailed for rape, sexual assaults at Scotland care home

In addition to the serious and predatory nature of your offending, notwithstanding the fact you pled guilty, the version of events given by you bears little resemblance to what you have admitted to, says Justice Lord Renucci

10 Dec 2025 11:25 pm
To malign Nehru, BJP vilifies all freedom fighters: Opposition in Rajya Sabha

In its pursuit of defaming the first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, the Narendra Modi Government was maligning the entire leadership of the national movement, including Rabindranath Tagore and Mahatma Gandhi, says Opposition in a united voice

10 Dec 2025 11:23 pm