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The 'ideological showdown' between the Rahul Gandhi-led Congress and Shashi Tharoor was analysed, in quite some detail, by an X user Sunday evening and prompted a brief response from the Thiruvananthapuram MP. In a dozen posts the X user - Civitas Sameer - framed the discord between the Congress and one of its seniormost leaders as a 'contrast between two ideological tendencies' and blamed the opposition party for its 'inability to choose, integrate, or execute either, coherently'. "Thank you f ...Read More >
The Supreme Court on Monday afternoon issued notice on a plea on change of darshan timings and other religious practices at the Banke Bihari Temple in Uttar Pradesh's Vrindavan. Hearing the plea filed by the Goswami community, from which historically the temple's priests are drawn, a bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant said, "After closing the temple at noon... they do not allow the deity to rest even for a minute...they exploit it the most at this time." The court then issued notice to stat ...Read More >
Rider Siddhesh Pardeshi (19), a class VII drop out, was arrested on Sunday Thane: A Rapido bike taxi rider was arrested in Kalyan in Thane district for allegedly molesting a 26-year-old woman passenger and stealing Rs 1000 from her, a police official said on Monday. Rider Siddhesh Pardeshi (19), a class VII drop out, was arrested on Sunday for the incident which took place on Saturday, Mahatma Phule police station senior inspector Baliramsingh Pardeshi said. "The accused picked up the victim ...Read More >
Ranveer Singh on Monday shared a cryptic message on his Instagram Stories, reflecting on destiny and its ability to alter the course of life. The actor spoke about the beauty of kismet (fate), while hinting that, for now, he is choosing to live with "nazar" (faith) and "sabr" (patience). While Ranveer did not offer any context behind the post, it comes at a time when his latest release, Dhurandhar, is enjoying a phenomenal run at the box office. His note read, "Kismat ke ek bohut khoobsurat aad ...Read More >
Questions about Kumar's mental health had been reaised before the Bihar elections as well. Patna: Opening himself up to more questions about his mental health a month after taking oath as the Bihar chief minister for the 10th time, Nitish Kumar has pulled a hijab down from a woman's face during a government event in Patna. A video, which is now being widely shared, shows the 74-year-old JD(U) chief handing a certificate to an AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy) ...Read More >
Meet 7 Uncapped Stars From SMAT Who May Fetch Big Bucks From RCB, CSK, MI, KKR, PBKS, GT, LSG, DC, RR, SRH In IPL 2026 Auction - In Pics The IndiGo Airlines experienced a serious safety incident on Friday night when the flight experienced a 'tail strike' upon landing at the Birsa Munda Airport in Ranchi. Despite the fact that all the passengers on board were safe, there was a nervous reaction on the aircraft, with the plane being grounded for a check, which led to the cancelation of the follow- ...Read More >
In the video, a man from the same housing complex is seen confronting Anuj aggressively. He accused him of having his dog bite him. The altercation quickly intensifies as the man begins to verbally abuse Anuj and claimed he is provoking the situation intentionally. As the video progresses, the resident is seen grabbing a stick and hitting Sachdeva while continuing to shout insults. At one point, the man is heard asking, "Kutte, se katwayega?" A woman's voice calls for the society's watchmen. So ...Read More >
The Odisha government is set to host the Odisha Pharma Summit 2025 on December 16. This event aims to unite stakeholders from the pharmaceutical and medical devices industries to explore new opportunities. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will inaugurate the programme. An official mentioned that the state will introduce the Odisha Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Policy 2025 during this event. The new policy is designed to attract investments, enhance business ease, and generate large-scale ...Read More >
Jaipur Polo capped off another stellar outing this season by lifting The Gwalior Cup, registering a composed 6.5-3 victory over Mayfair Polo in the final. The win marks Jaipur's sixth tournament triumph of the ongoing polo season, underlining the team's consistency and dominance across competitions. Jaipur Polo set the tone early, making full use of their handicap advantage and sharp attacking intent to close the opening chukker at 2.5-0. Lance Watson led the charge with incisive runs and confi ...Read More >
Telangana Jagruthi President K Kavitha announced she will contest the 2029 elections, with 'Samajika Telangana' as her goal. She prioritized jobs for youth, free education, and criticized the Congress government's performance in the state. Telangana Jagruthi President Kalvakuntla Kavitha reiterated that achieving Samajika Telangana is her goal. She categorically announced that they will contest the 2029 elections. Add Asianet Newsable as a Preferred Source#AskKavitha Session and Future Roadmap ...Read More >
Indian Railways launched the Narasapur-Chennai Vande Bharat Express on Dec 15, extending the Chennai-Vijayawada route. The semi-high-speed train covers 655 km in 8h 55m, running six days a week with fares from Rs 1,635 to Rs 3,030 Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Indian Railways is expanding its Vande Bharat Express services in the Southern region. The Narasapur-Chennai Vande Bharat Express train was launched today, December 15. The route connects Narasapur in Andhr ...Read More >
IT major Cognizant has announced the launch of its Cyber Defense Center (CDC) in Bengaluru. The centre will be Cognizant's largest facility designed to deliver advanced AI powered cybersecurity managed services and engineering and transformation services to clients globally, the company said in a statement. At the Bengaluru CDC, cybersecurity professionals will aim to provide round-the-clock monitoring and rapid response to security incidents, supporting clients across diverse industries and g ...Read More >
He also urges Union Minister of State Jayant Chaudhary to ensure Central approval for the establishment of a National Skill Training Institute in Visakhapatnam IT & HRD Minister Nara Lokesh met Union Minister for Electronics & Information Technology and Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw at the Parliament in New Delhi on Monday following his recent visit to the United States and Canada. During his visit abroad, Mr. Lokesh showcased Andhra Pradesh (A.P.) as an emerging hub for technology, innovation an ...Read More >
Two CoBRA personnel were injured in an IED blast in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur during a search operation. They are stable. Earlier, seven Maoists were killed in an encounter. Meanwhile, the ITBP has sealed a major Naxal corridor in Abujhmad. Two personnel of the Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) sustained minor injuries in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast in Pillur Kandlaparti area of Bijapur district on Monday, police said. Add Asianet Newsable as a Preferred Source The in ...Read More >
...The decision will be formally ratified at the Commonwealth Sport General Assembly in Glasgow next month India has been chosen to host the centenary edition of the Commonwealth Games in 2030, bringing the multi-sport event back to the world's most populous nation for the second time in two decades. The city of Ahmedabad, located in western India, was selected ahead of Abuja, Nigeria, by an evaluation commission from Commonwealth Sport, the body that oversees the Games. ...Read More >
The house in Chennai where Amarajeevi Potti Sriramulu breathed his last will be developed as a memorial, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said after paying rich tributes to the freedom fighter on the latter's death anniversary on Monday. Felicitating the family members of Sriramulu at a programme organised at Thummalapalli Kshetrayya Kalakshetram, Mr. Naidu said Potti Sriramulu had sacrificed his life for the honour and self-respect of the Telugu people by actively participati ...Read More >
Guwahati: Assam's Veteran journalist and Padma Shri awardee Prafulla Govinda Baruah passed away at Apollo Hospital in Guwahati around 9:40 pm at the age of 94, after battling age-related ailments for nearly a week. Baruah, widely regarded as a leading figure in Assamese journalism, leaves a significant gap in the state's media landscape. Tributes flowed from across Assam, remembering him as a committed advocate of ethical and independent journalism. Born on July 26, 1932, in Dibrugarh, Baruah ...Read More >
NEW DELHI (AP) - Dense toxic smog blanketed India´s national capital Monday, pushing air pollution levels to their worst levels in weeks, disrupting travel and causing authorities to impose the strictest containment measures. More than 40 flights were cancelled and several dozens delayed. Over 50 trains arriving and departing from New Delhi were delayed by several hours, authorities said. Healthcare experts warned residents to avoid all outdoor activities as hospitals reported an influx of pat ...Read More >
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Sunday pulled up the Delhi Development Authority for "recurring negligence" in maintaining roads under its jurisdiction. This followed inspections that flagged high dust levels, waste accumulation, and open burning as part of its ongoing "Operation Clean Air drive" crackdown on road dust, a major pollution contributor. On December 12, 19 inspection teams from CAQM flying squads and the Delhi Pollution Control Committee assessed 136 DDA-maintai ...Read More >
Pune: Office-bearers of Shiv Sena (UBT) and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) on Sunday said discussions on seat sharing for Pune Municipal Corporation election will begin from Wednesday. Sanjay More, Pune city president of Shiv Sena (UBT), said a meeting was held at the party's city office following instructions from the senior leadership of both parties on Sunday."Another meeting is scheduled on Tuesday at the MNS office in the city after which discussions on seat sharing will formally begin fr ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: An encounter is under way in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district after security forces established contact with terrorists in the Majalta area, officials said on Tuesday.According to the IGP Jammu Zone, contact was established with terrorists at village Soan following specific input from the Jammu and Kashmir Police. In a post on X, the IGP Jammu Zone said, "On a precise input from JKP, contact established with terrorists at Village Soan, Majalta Udhampur. Joint team of SOG along wi ...Read More >
Tata Power has planned a capex of ₹1.25 lakh crore (during FY26-FY30) in order to achieve total power generation capacity of over 30 GW, including about 20 GW of clean and green capacity), increase the transmission line network to 10,000 circuit km (CKM) and reach 4 crore distribution customers by 2030. As at March-end 2025, it had a capacity of 15.7GW (including 7 Km of clean and green energy), a transmission line network of 7,046 CKM and reached 1.28 crore distribution customers. The power ...Read More >
A deadline of 60 days has been given to the company. Parth Pawar's firm, Amadea Enterprises LLP, has been ordered to pay the full stamp duty of Rs 21 crore with an additional fine of Rs 1.47 crore in the controversial sale of the 40-acre land in Pune's upscale Mundhwa area. The Maharashtra Department of Registration and Stamps has charged additional interest for the last seven months. The order came after the Department investigated the land transaction case in Mundhwa - sold by Sheetal Tejwan ...Read More >
The BJP on Monday appointed six-time MLA from Darbhanga, Sanjay Saraogi, as Bihar's new president of the party. He assumed charge with immediate effect. Saraogi, 57, a former cabinet minister in the Bihar government, replaces the present incumbent Dilip Jaiswal, who took oath as industry minister in Nitish Kumar-led NDA government last month. Jaiswal served as president for about two years. Jaiswal is understood to have been replaced in keeping with the BJP's stated policy of "one person one p ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: In a shocking incident, a minor girl was allegedly gangraped in front of her male friend near the Daya River on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar. As per sources, the incident which took place on Daya riverbank in Dhauli area of the capital city on December 10, came to light on Monday after the police apprehended two persons in connection with the alleged gangrape. The minor girl and her male friend visited Dhauli area on December 10. When they were returning home in the evening, some ...Read More >
The government has sought Parliament's approval for Rs 18,525 crore towards fertiliser and related subsidies in the first batch of Supplementary Demands for Grants for FY26 The Union government on December 15 assured that there would be no fertiliser shortage during the ongoing rabi season, with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman saying urea stocks were sharply increased within a month through calibrated imports and close monitoring of supplies across states. Replying in the Lok Sabha d ...Read More >
No official response yet from West Bengal government on VHP's demand In a fresh flashpoint in West Bengal, the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) has written to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee seeking the immediate registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against former Trinamool Congress MLA Humayun Kabir for allegedly promoting religious enmity. The VHP has demanded that Kabir be booked under Sections 196 and 299 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) along with other relevant provisions of la ...Read More >
The episode of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 opens with a poignant moment as Tulsi arrives at Pari's bidaai ceremony. Pari is overcome with emotion, and as she asks Tulsi where she's been, a flood of memories between them comes to the forefront. Tulsi, with a mix of emotions, questions Pari's decision to go ahead with the marriage to Ranvijay, given the circumstances. Pari's response is simple yet profound: she married Ranvijay because she's in love with him. Tulsi's heartfelt advice Tulsi' ...Read More >
Srinagar: Labour-related issues have triggered a crisis at the Ratle hydropower project in J&K's Kishtwar, bringing into loggerheads the local BJP MLA and executives of Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Ltd (MEIL) that is constructing the dam. MEIL executive in charge of the project Harpal Singh has accused MLA Shagun Parihar of threatening, interfering with and creating hurdles in the project by instigating people against the company. Pahihar retorted by saying that Singh was exploiting lab ...Read More >
The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) on Monday witnessed vehement protests against the ward delimitation notification, with legislators across parties presenting their reservations before Commissioner R. V. Karnan. A team of legislators from Congress party including Khairatabad MLAs Danam Nagender, Serilingampally MLA Arikepudi Gandhi, MLC Balmoor Venkat and corporator Baba Fasiuddin met the GHMC Commissioner, and submitted objections against the delimitation exercise. Speaking t ...Read More >
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