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New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI): A wreath-lying ceremony was held at the National War Memorial in New Delhi on Tuesday to commemorate the 54th Vijay Diwas, marking the decisive victory of the Indian Armed Forces in the 1971 War. The event was attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, CDS Chief General Anil Chauhan, COAS General Upendra Dwivedi, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, and Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi. Singh walked up to the Amar Jawaan jyoti with the Tr ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday paid tributes to the heroes of the 1971 India-Pakistan War on the occasion of the 54th Vijay Diwas, remembering their courage, sacrifice and unwavering devotion to the nation. The 1971 war marked a decisive victory for India and led to the liberation of Bangladesh. Recalling the valour and patriotism of the armed forces, President Murmu bowed to the supreme sacrifice made by soldiers in the service of the nation and expre ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI): Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday will intervene and oppose the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin): VB-G RAM G Bill, 2025, replacing the two-decade-old Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Bill (MGNREGA) at 12 noon today in Lok Sabha. Earlier, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge criticised the Government's move to reframe the MNREGA scheme and said the Congress would oppose this, "This is not just ...Read More >
Jamnagar (Gujarat) [India], December 16 (ANI): Football legend Lionel Messi on Tuesday departed from Jamnagar after visiting Vantara, the wildlife rescue and conservation centre, where the Argentine footballer was hosted by Anant Ambani. Jamnagar marked the final stop of Messi's GOAT India Tour 2025, which saw the Argentine footballer visit four Indian cities--Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Delhi. Delhi hosted the grand finale of the Argentine footballer's India tour, bringing the historic fo ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 16 (ANI): HDFC Bank has received approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to allow its group entities to collectively hold up to 9.50 per cent stake in IndusInd Bank, the bank informed the stock exchange in a filing. The bank stated that RBI granted permission to HDFC Bank, which is the promoter and sponsor of several group entities, to acquire an "aggregate holding" of up to 9.50 per cent of the paid-up share capital or voting rights in IndusInd Bank ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended greetings on the occasion of the 54th Vijay Diwas through a social media post. In a post in X, PM Modi remembered the courageous armed forces who fought tooth and nail in the 1971 war that led to the liberation of Bangladesh. He paid tribute to the unmatched spirit of nationalism of the brave soldiers, "On Vijay Diwas, we remember the brave soldiers whose courage and sacrifice ensured India had a historic vic ...Read More >
Panaji (Goa) (India), December 16 (ANI): The Luthra Brothers-Gaurav and Saurabh, the owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Arpora Goa, where 25 people were killed in a fire, will be deported from Thailand today, according to the Goa police. Upon their arrival, officials from the central agencies will take Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra to the Patiala House Court in Delhi, from where the Goa Police will take them on transit remand. Luthra brothers are being deported from Bangkok to f ...Read More >
Mathura (Uttar Pradesh) [India], December 16 (ANI): At least four people lost their lives and 25 others sustained injuries after several buses caught fire following a massive collision on the Delhi-Agra Expressway in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura district during the early hours of Tuesday, officials said. According to the police, the accident occurred at Yamuna Expressway's Milestone 127 amid low visibility caused by dense fog. Soon after the incident, police teams and fire department personnel rushe ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI): An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 struck Pakistan in the early hours of Tuesday, marking the fifth seismic event reported in the country in less than a month, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). According to details shared by the NCS on X, the earthquake occurred at 1:21 am IST. The tremor was recorded at a latitude of 25.48 degrees North and a longitude of 66.69 degrees East, with its epicentre located in Pakistan. "EQ of M: 4.8, On: 16/12 ...Read More >
Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], December 16 (ANI): Following the National Investigation Agency's submission of a chargesheet regarding the Pahalgam attack, Sanjay Dwivedi, the father of Shubham Dwivedi, and Aishanya Dwivedi, the wife of the victim, expressed their approval of this development on Tuesday. "Since the day this massacre happened, which was on April 22, 2025, everyone was saying that the hand of Pakistan and Pakistan-supported terrorists must have been behind this terrorist incident ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI): The National Capital Delhi continued to reel under hazardous air conditions on Tuesday as the city's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 378 at around 8 am, placing it in the 'very poor' category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The air quality showed a marginal improvement compared to Monday, when the AQI had touched 427 at around 4 pm, falling in the 'severe' category. Despite the slight dip, pollution levels remai ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], December 16 (ANI): Arabinda Das, Chairman of the Media, Communications & Publicity Department of the Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee, responded to the recent expulsion of former Congress MP Mohammed Moquim, saying that he should have restrained himself and waited for a few days before releasing the letter to the press. Speaking to ANI, Das criticised the actions of Moquim, suggesting that a person of such stature in society must act accordingly, citing his behavi ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI): The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 is set to take place from March 26 to May 31, continuing its traditional slot in the cricket calendar. Although the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is yet to release the complete schedule, the 19th edition of the tournament is expected to begin around three weeks after the T20 World Cup, which will be held from February 7 to March 8 across India and Sri Lanka, and will conclude at the end of May, as per ESPN ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], December 16 (ANI): Reacting to controversial slogans raised against Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a Congress rally, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Monday urged political parties to maintain dignity and decorum, saying such remarks go against Indian culture and democratic values. "The late Yashwantrao Chavan taught us the value of respect. In politics, there are always differences between the ruling party and the opposition, but when making statemen ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], December 16 (ANI): Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar on Monday reacted to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis's remarks on seat-sharing in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad, saying any stand taken by the Chief Minister would have been made after due consideration and would be final for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). "If the Chief Minister has said this, he must have said it after careful consideration. The Chief Minister ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI): Chief Imam of the All India Imam Organisation, Imam Umer Ahmed Ilyasi, on Monday strongly condemned the deadly terror attack at Australia's Bondi Beach, describing it as a "tragic and inhuman act" and reiterating that Islam stands for saving lives, not taking them. Reacting to the incident, Ilyasi said, "No amount of condemnation is enough for this incident. Innocent people have been killed. The killers were devils, but the one who tried to save them was a ...Read More >
Mohali (Punjab) [India], December 16 (ANI): A kabaddi player was shot dead after unidentified motorcycle-borne assailants opened indiscriminate fire during a kabaddi tournament in Sector 79 of Mohali on Monday evening, police said. The incident occurred during a kabaddi match in the Sohana area, triggering panic among players, organisers, and spectators at the venue. According to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Harmandeep Singh Hans, two to three assailants arrived on a motorcycle and ope ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 15(ANI): Congress MP B Manickam Tagore on Monday alleged "bureaucratic fog" over Gujarat's Ahmedabad hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games after receiving no clarity on his question in the Lok Sabha. Sharing a written reply to his questions on the 2030 Commonwealth Games, Tagore demanded "transparency, accountability and federal consultation" from the Centre. He had inquired about the total estimated cost of hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad; an indepen ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 15 (ANI): The first meeting of the Expert Committee constituted by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) for in NCR and adjoining Areas to address air pollution from vehicular emissions was held on Monday under the Chairmanship of Ashok Jhunjhunwala and Co-Chaired by Prof Randeep Guleria. The meeting focused on broad discussions on key issues related to vehicular emission sources in Delhi-NCR, CAQM said in a post on X. "Deliberations covered assessment of ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 15 (ANI): Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has acknowledged the existence of multiple tendencies within the party, endorsing an analysis that highlights the contrast between his and Rahul Gandhi's approaches to politics. In a post on X, Tharoor thanked a user for what he described as a "thoughtful analysis," saying that the framing was "fair" and reflected "a certain perception of the current reality." "Thank you this thoughtful analysis. There has always been more than o ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 15 (ANI): In view of the prevailing severe air pollution and consistently high Air Quality Index (AQI) levels in Delhi, the Government of NCT of Delhi has decided to discontinue physical classes for students from Nursery to Class V with immediate effect and until further orders. As per the directions issued by the Directorate of Education, all Government, Government-Aided and Unaided Private Recognised Schools in Delhi shall conduct classes for students of Nursery to ...Read More >
Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], December 15 (ANI): An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in the Sohan area of Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir. This comes after the Indian Army and J-K Police established contact with the terrorist in an intelligence-based operation. White Knight Corps in a post on X said, "In an intelligence-based operation, SOG J-K Police and alert troops of the Indian Army have established contact with terrorists in the general area of Soh ...Read More >
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], December 15 (ANI): 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, as per a ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], December 15 (ANI): Telangana Jagruthi President Kalvakuntla Kavitha reiterated that achieving Samajika Telangana is her goal. She categorically announced that they will contest the 2029 elections. On Monday, she responded in detail to several questions posed by netizens on X under the hashtag #AskKavitha. According to the press release, netizens raised questions on her vision for Telangana, the future roadmap of Jagruthi and the failures of the Congress governme ...Read More >
Panaji (Goa) [India], December 15 (ANI): Luthra Brothers, the owner of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in North Goa, where 25 people were killed in a fire, will be deported from Thailand on Tuesday, Goa police said. Upon their arrival, officials from the central agencies will take Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra to the Patiala House Court in Delhi, from where the Goa Police will take them on transit remand. Luthra brothers are being deported from Bangkok to face charges for allegedly operat ...Read More >
Jamnagar (Gujarat) [India], December 15 (ANI): Football icon Lionel Messi, along with Suarez, Rodrigo De Paul, and other members of the GOAT India Tour arrived in Jamnagar on Monday, where the Argentine star is scheduled to visit Vantara, the wildlife rescue and conservation centre, and will be hosted by Anant Ambani. New Delhi hosted the grand finale of Lionel Messi's "G.O.A.T. India Tour 2025", bringing the historic four-city tour to a smooth and successful closure amid immense fan enthusiasm ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], December 15 (ANI): Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday strongly opposed the Centre's proposal to rename MGNREGA, saying that the bill seeks to "undermine the very foundational objectives" of the employment guarantee scheme. In a post on Facebook, Vijayan said the Centre's move to rename MGNREGA as VB-G RAM G -- Viksit Bharat: Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) reflects the "Sangh Parivar's ideological hostility" towards Mahatma G ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 15 (ANI): TMC MP Sagarika Ghose on Monday said that the Central Government's draft bill to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee scheme (MGNREGA) is an "insult" to Mahatma Gandhi, Rabindra Nath Tagore and West Bengal. This comes as the government is set to introduce the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevil Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025, to replace the MGNREGA scheme. Sagarika Ghose said, "The Narendra Modi government is renaming the ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 15 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Minister for Education, IT and Electronics, Nara Lokesh, was in New Delhi on Monday following a highly successful visit to the United States, where he held a series of high-level meetings with global technology leaders, including Google CEO Sundar Pichai, NVIDIA, Adobe and several other leading American technology companies. During his engagements in the US, Minister Lokesh showcased Andhra Pradesh as a fast-emerging hub for technology, innov ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 15 (ANI): Delhi's worsening air quality has triggered a sharp rise in respiratory and cardiac health problems, with doctors warning that the national capital is facing a "silent public health emergency" as the Air Quality Index (AQI) continues to remain in the 'severe' category. Medical experts have reported a nearly 90 per cent increase in respiratory illness cases among both children and adults visiting outpatient departments (OPDs), directly linked to prolonged ex ...Read More >
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