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Hyderabad:Telangana Jagruthi leader K. Kavitha came under a bitter attack from the BRS on Tuesday with party MLC Thakkellapalli Ravinder Rao likening her to a "mangy dog", saying she was indulging in blackmail politics and was on the path to political suicide and stating that the "consequences" would not be good for her. Rao said Kavitha was being used by the Congress in the state and the BJP at the Centre to create a rift in the family of BRS president K. Chandrashekar Rao. "This is the only w ...Read More >
Kolkata, Dec 17 (PTI) A fire broke out at a cluster of shanties near Eco Park in the New Town area near Kolkata on Wednesday evening. There was no report of any casualty in the blaze, which broke out in one of the shanties around 7.30 pm and quickly spread to adjoining houses, officials said. Twenty fire tenders were pressed into service to douse the flames, a fire brigade official said. "The fire has been contained. But due to presence of combustible materials in the shanties, it is taking t ...Read More >
Kolkata, Dec 17 (PTI) A Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted by the West Bengal government on Wednesday began its investigation into the vandalism at Argentine football star Lionel Messi's event at the Salt Lake stadium here last week, an official said. The team, comprising senior IPS officers Piyush Pandey, Javed Shamim, Supratim Sarkar and Muralidhar, visited the stadium and later went to the Bidhannagar Police Commissionerate office nearby. A team of forensic officers and the detect ...Read More >
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Wednesday claimed the "100 days work scheme" was facing a threat of being halted and dared the opposition AIADMK to explain its stand on the proposed new rural employment bill. Stalin sought to know the official stance of AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on the Centre's move to repeal the employment guarantee scheme, MGNREGA, named after Mahatma Gandhi.The DMK has been opposing the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mi ...Read More >
New Delhi: With 260 Adverse Analytical Findings (AAFs) from over 7000 samples tested by National Anti Doping Agency (NADA) in 2024, India remains in the top tier of the global doping charts, a recent report from World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) has revealed. In percentage terms, a positivity rate of 3.6% comfortably puts India ahead of sporting powerhouses such as the USA, China, UK, and Russia, each of who, barring the US, tested more than India. While NADA's National Dope Testing Laboratory (N ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (PTI) Corrugated boxes and boards manufacturer Phytochem Remedies (India) Ltd on Wednesday announced that its Rs 38.2 crore initial share sale will open for public subscription on December 18. The initial public offering (IPO) will conclude on December 22. The IPO is entirely a fresh issue of 39 lakh equity shares at a price of Rs 98 per scrip worth Rs 38.22 crore. The net proceeds from the fresh issue will be used to fund capital expenditure requirements for the purchase of ...Read More >
Lucknow: The Rashtra Prerna Sthal, dedicated to national icons and symbols of inspiration -- Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya, and former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee -- will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 25. Ahead of the inauguration, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited the Rashtra Prerna Sthal on Tuesday to review preparations and ensure all arrangements are completed in a timely and orderly manner. During the inspection, the Chief ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Dec 17 (PTI) Sticking to the recent BCCI policy of making India cricketers play in the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy, Karnataka on Wednesday named KL Rahul, Devdutt Padikkal and Prasidh Krishna in their squad for the premier domestic one-day competition. The PTI has reported on Monday that the BCCI has made it mandatory for all current national team players to turn up in at least two Vijay Hazare Trophy matches. The governing body took the decision considering the three weeks gap bet ...Read More >
Dehradun, Dec 17 (PTI) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday directed officials and public representatives to organise camps across the state for 45 days under the 'Administration Towards the Villages' campaign to ensure that the benefits of central and state government welfare schemes reaches everyone. Reviewing the preparations for the campaign here, he said that multi-purpose camps should be organized at the Nyaya Panchayat level for the next 45 days starting today. He ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 17 (PTI) The cyber crime wing of the Kerala police on Wednesday registered a case against unknown persons over a parody song titled 'Pottiye Kettiye', which circulated during the recent local body elections in the state and allegedly "hurt religious sentiments." The parody, based on a popular devotional song dedicated to lord Ayyappa, makes references to the Sabarimala gold loss case and the alleged role of prime accused Unnikrishnan Potty. The complaint was received on ...Read More >
Lucknow, Dec 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) The fourth T20I between India and South Africa was abandoned at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on Wednesday due to excessive fog leading to poor visibility. Umpires Rohan Pandit and KN Ananthapadmanabhan delayed the toss and conducted multiple inspections, including one at 9:25 pm by looking at the floodlights from the batter's crease, before calling off the game at 9:30 pm local time. With no play possible in Lucknow, much to t ...Read More >
Chennai, Dec 17 (PTI) Senior DMK leader and Lok Sabha MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi will lead the party's manifesto committee for the 2026 elections. DMK general secretary Duraimurugan announced a 12-member manifesto committee that will have consultations with various stakeholders, including public welfare organisations, trader bodies, youth and farmers' groups. According to a release from Duraimurugan, the other members include state Ministers PTR Palanivel Thiaga Rajan and TRB Rajaa, senior leade ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 17 (ANI): The Indian pageant and fashion fraternity is mourning the passing away of Meher Castelino, the country's first Femina Miss India and a celebrated fashion journalist.A pioneer in the fashion industry, she paved the way for generations of Indian women to step into the public eye with confidence and aspiration.Her death was confirmed by the Femina Miss India Organisation, which announced it through a social media tribute. Describing her as a trailbla ...Read More >
Former India and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) spinner R Ashwin was very active on social media ahead of the recently concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction. He posted multiple cryptic memes to predict the players who could be in great demand. Ashwin also shared multiple posts during the auction, which included a few predictions for CSK. On Wednesday, December 17, a fan cheekily asked the legendary spinner how he was feeling after leaking the Chennai-based side's auction picks. He wrote ...Read More >
Panaji (Goa) [India], December 17 (ANI): The Indian Navy is set to enhance its surveillance capabilities with the induction of indigenous aircraft, said Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi on Wednesday. Speaking to ANI, Admiral Tripathi said that the Navy is acquiring 31 MQ-9 drones, with 15 for the Navy and eight each for the Army and Air Force. He added that the Navy is also teaming up with the Coast Guard to procure the C-295 base aircraft. Furthermore, Admiral Tripathi said the Navy is cons ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], December 17 (ANI): Indian wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul and fast bowler Prasidh Krishna have been named in the squad of Karnataka for the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26, set to take place from December 24 to January 8, as per a letter from the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA). Both KL Rahul and Prasidh Krishna are part of India's current ODI setup and featured in the recently concluded series against South Africa. Also Read | Match Called Off Due to Heavy F ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (PTI) Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy on Wednesday urged all stakeholders, including the private sector and state governments, to forge strong partnerships to attain self-reliance in coal production and significantly reduce imports. The statement assumes significance in the wake of the country's ongoing push to secure energy supplies amid rising demand from power, steel, and cement sectors. During the launch of India Chapter of FutureCoal, the global alliance for sustainable coa ...Read More >
Lucknow: The fourth T20I between India and South Africa at Lucknow was finally called off on Wednesday evening after a frustrating three-hour wait. The match was called off as dense fog enveloped the stadium, lowering visibility, despite the lights. Safety of players was of primary concern, match officials said. Even the toss, supposed to be held at 6.30 pm, could not be held. The umpires took a final call at 9.30 pm after inspecting the ground. Such inspections were held every 30 minutes afte ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Dec 17 (PTI) As Haryana Assembly's winter session begins here on Thursday, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that the government is ready for discussion on every issue and every point. Replying to a question, he said during the time of the previous Congress governments they used to convene fewer sessions of the Assembly, but this practice was changed by former chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar. The Haryana government is ready for discussion on every issue and every point, Sain ...Read More >
Jaipur, Dec 17 (PTI) The Ethics Committee of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly on Wednesday issued notices to the three legislators who are facing an inquiry over allegations of corruption in the MLA-LAD fund. The 12-member committee has asked the three legislators -- BJP's Rewantaram Danga, Congress' Anita Jatav and independent MLA Ritu Banawat -- to appear before it on December 19 at 11 AM with their explanations. A sting operation by a newspaper had accused the three MLAs of taking commiss ...Read More >
Mumbai, Dec 17 (PTI) Businessman Raj Kundra and his actor-wife Shilpa Shetty, facing Mumbai police probe in a Rs 60-crore criminal breach of trust case, have now been charged with cheating, officials said on Wednesday. Police's Economic Offences Wing (EOW), probing the case, has invoked cheating charge against the high-profile couple in addition to criminal breach of trust. According to an official, earlier the case was registered under section 406 of the IPC (punishment for criminal breach of ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (PTI) Several parties of the opposition INDIA bloc will stage a protest against the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Bill, which seeks to replace MGNREGA, in the Parliament complex on Thursday morning. Sources said the protest will be organised near the Mahatma Gandhi statue in the Parliament complex at 10.15 am and MPs of various opposition parties will raise slogans to oppose the government's move. The decision to hold the protes ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 17 (ANI): Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on Wednesday emphasised on the Indian Navy's focus to enhance integral ship-borne aviation capabilities, mentioning the deal with France to procure 26 Rafale M carrier-borne aircraft in this effort. In an address at the commissioning of the second squadron of MH-60R helicopters, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi said, "The Navy has maintained an unwavering focus on enhancing the integral ship-borne aviation capabilities, ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Mumbai Traffic Police have registered a case against an unidentified driver after a video surfaced on social media showing a Lamborghini being driven at an extremely dangerous speed of 252 kmph on the Bandra-Worli Sea Link, posing a serious threat to public safety. Complaint Filed by Traffic Rider According to a complaint filed by Vikram Sharad Jogdand (35), a rider with the Worli Traffic Division, the incident came to light on December 12, when senior traffic officials showed him ...Read More >
Lucknow: After a series of accidents that claimed almost two dozen lives in UP due to fog, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered immediate tightening of traffic norms on expressways across Uttar Pradesh. The state government has reduced speed limits on the Agra and Purvanchal Expressways for the next two months in view of dense fog and rising accidents. For light vehicles including cars and jeeps, the maximum speed has been cut from 120 kmph to 80 kmph. Heavy vehicles such as buses and tru ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) led by Ajit Pawar is prepared to contest the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections scheduled for January 15 independently, though the final decision will be taken by party president and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, NCP MLA Sana Malik said on Wednesday. BJP Rules Out Alliance With NCP Over Nawab Malik The NCP is a constituent of the ruling Mahayuti alliance. However, the BJP has categorically ruled out any allia ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 17 (ANI): Congress MP KC Venugopal on Wednesday alleged that the Central government was avoiding a comprehensive discussion on two major issues linked to the SHANTI Bill, arguing that they carry far-reaching consequences for the country. He emphasised that decisions made under the Bill could directly affect ordinary citizens, particularly in the context of nuclear power. Speaking to reporters, Venugopal said, "The demand for this important legislation has to be thor ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], December 17 (ANI): The fourth T20I of the five-match series between India and South Africa was abandoned due to excessive fog at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Tuesday. India are leading the T20I series 2-1, with one more match to go. Earlier, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed that the toss was delayed due to excessive fog. A total of six inspections were conducted, but the umpires were not ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday conducted searches at multiple locations in Imphal, Manipur, as part of a money laundering probe against individuals accused of collecting over ₹50 crore from the public through an alleged investment scheme and diverting the funds for activities amounting to waging war against the Government of India. ED officials said at least five premises in the state capital were raided, linked to Yambem Biren, a self-styled chief minister of the Mani ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 17 (ANI): The Indian pageant and fashion fraternity is mourning the passing away of Meher Castelino, the country's first Femina Miss India and a celebrated fashion journalist. A pioneer in the fashion industry, she paved the way for generations of Indian women to step into the public eye with confidence and aspiration. Also Read | Meher Castelino Dies: First Miss India and Fashion Journalist Meher Castelino Passes Away at 81, Femina Miss India Pays Tribut ...Read More >
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