The Centre will constitute a statutory Bureau of Port Security to oversee and regulate the security of vessels and port facilities, with a special focus on cybersecurity. Union Home Minister Amit Shah convened a meeting for the constitution of a dedicated body for ports and vessel security
19 December,2025 04:07 PM IST | PTIArunachal Pradesh government officer was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for alleged misappropriation of compensation funds linked to a highway project in East Kameng district. The SP said the investigation into the alleged misappropriation of compensation funds for those who are affected by land acquisition is underway, he said
19 December,2025 04:06 PM IST | PTIThe Enforcement Directorate seized over Rs 4.6 crore in cash along with silver and gold during raids linked to illegal ‘dunki’ route migration to the US. The officials seized Rs 4.62 crore in cash, 313 kgs of silver and 6 kg of gold bullion worth a total Rs 19.13 crore from the premises of a Delhi-based travel agent, they claimed
19 December,2025 04:05 PM IST | PTIFour men involved in a cattle theft case were arrested following a police encounter in Uttar Pradesh’s Kaushambi district, officials said. During interrogation, the arrested accused confessed to their involvement in several incidents of buffalo theft
19 December,2025 04:04 PM IST | PTIConfirming the incident to mid-day, Deputy Conservator of Forests Sachin Repal of the Thane Territorial Forest Department said the department had received reports of the animal’s presence and immediately dispatched a rescue team to the site
19 December,2025 03:00 PM IST | Ranjeet JadhavDelhi Education Minister Ashish Sood announced the installation of air purifiers in 10,000 classrooms as part of long-term measures to ensure clean air for students. Addressing a press conference, Sood said that the government is committed towards tackling the problem of pollution through long-term administrative measures
19 December,2025 02:17 PM IST | PTI“Initial investigations have revealed that some of the men arrested by the STF or the UP Police have links to the Samajwadi Party. The involvement of the Samajwadi Party, which already has a tarnished reputation, will also come to light as a state-level SIT is monitoring the entire case," the UP CM said
19 December,2025 02:16 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentDense fog continued to impact operations at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport on Friday, leading to the cancellation of 79 flights and delays to over 230 others. Authorities issued advisories as CAT III conditions affected arrivals and departures
19 December,2025 02:06 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentParliament winter session was adjourned sine die on Friday amid intense Opposition protests over the VB-G RAM G Bill. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan adjourned both Houses, calling the Winter Session productive despite disruptions
19 December,2025 01:53 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe searches were conducted on Thursday across more than a dozen locations in Delhi, Punjab (Jalandhar), and Haryana (Panipat). From the premises of a Delhi-based travel agent, authorities recovered cash, silver, and gold bullion valued at a total of Rs 19.13 crore
19 December,2025 01:49 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe Delhi High Court set aside the Lokpal’s sanction allowing the CBI to file a charge sheet against TMC MP Mahua Moitra in the alleged cash-for-query case, directing a fresh decision. Acting on the complaint, the Lokpal had earlier directed the CBI to investigate "all aspects" of the matter under Section 20(3)(a) of the Act and submit a report
19 December,2025 01:30 PM IST | IANSMore than 230 flights were delayed at the airport and the average delay for departures was 49 minutes on Friday morning, as per data from flight tracking website Flightradar24.com
19 December,2025 01:25 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe Winter Session of Parliament concluded with high productivity, with the Lok Sabha recording 111 pc efficiency and the Rajya Sabha achieving 121 pc, alongside the passage of key legislations. The 18th Lok Sabha was adjourned sine die as the House assembled for the final sitting
19 December,2025 01:01 PM IST | New Delhi | IANSThe AAP-led Punjab government will convene a special Assembly session in January to oppose the Centre’s G RAM G Bill, alleging it weakens MGNREGA and threatens rural livelihoods. The Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (VB-G RAM G) Bill was passed in Parliament amidst protests by Opposition MPs
19 December,2025 12:04 PM IST | Chandigarh | IANSThe Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha also said that MGNREGA gave the rural worker bargaining power; he said by capping work and creating more ways to deny it, the VB-G RAM G Bill weakens the one instrument the rural poor had
19 December,2025 12:01 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentAir India Express on Friday cancelled its Vijayawada–Visakhapatnam flight after a technical issue was detected before departure. Passengers were provided hotel accommodation and offered either a full refund or complimentary rescheduling, the airline said
19 December,2025 11:45 AM IST | New Delhi [India] | ANICAT III is a category of Instrument Landing System (ILS) that offers lower minimums for visibility and decision height. CAT III allows for almost zero visibility landings in some cases
19 December,2025 11:16 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentThe Lok Sabha passed the VB-G RAM G Bill, 2025, replacing MGNREGA and providing a statutory guarantee of 125 days of wage employment to rural households. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, who had earlier introduced the bill, moved it for consideration and passing
19 December,2025 10:16 AM IST | New Delhi [India] | ANIIn response to rising air pollution levels in the capital, the Delhi government on Thursday undertook a comprehensive monitoring exercise to assess the impact of the stringent measures implemented for pollution control, said an official statement
19 December,2025 10:05 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI"This is an insult to India's poor, it is an insult to Mahatma Gandhi, it is an insult to Rabindranath Tagore. With just five hours' notice, this bill was given to us. We were not allowed a proper debate," Ghose said.
19 December,2025 09:56 AM IST | New Delhi | PTIAnand Vihar reported an AQI of 437, placing it in the severe category. Thick smog also enveloped areas including ITO, Ghazipur, Palam and Greater Noida
19 December,2025 09:40 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
The United States has escalated its maritime offensive against alleged drug trafficking networks, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth authorizing lethal sea strikes under Operation Southern Spear. Intelligence-driven targeting in the Eastern Pacific has led to the destruction of multiple suspected narco vessels, pushing the confirmed death toll beyond ninety-five in what officials describe as a rapidly expanding campaign.At least three boats were destroyed in a single Eastern Pacific operation, killing eight individuals labeled by U.S. authorities as unlawful combatants. A separate December strike added four more fatalities aboard a suspected smuggling craft. WATCH
Supporters of US President Donald Trump at a conservative gathering in Phoenix expressed impatience and anticipation ahead of the Justice Department’s deadline to release files linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, hoping for accountability and transparency
19 December,2025 11:18 AM IST | Phoenix, United States | AFPFormer US President Joe Biden had taken several steps to lessen federal penalties related to marijuana, including a mass pardon for those handed harsh sentences for simple possession
According to the police, among those killed in the crash were former NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing) driver Greg Biffle, his wife and two children
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Amit Shah made the remarks via video link while inaugurating the Shri Motibhai R Chaudhary Sagar Sainik School and Sagar Organic Plant at Boriyavi village in Mehsana district, Gujarat
13 November,2025 09:36 PM IST | Ahmedabad | mid-day online correspondentMove to ease traffic congestion near Pune University, along Ganeshkhind Road
Janmashtami, which commemorates the birth of Lord Krishna, on the occasion, here are some of the best messages and wishes you can share this Janmashtami with your family and friends-
Many aspects of the Lionel Messi visit have been well publicised but, as with all greats, the Argentine football legend’s impact in India will unfold in stories that will trickle in over time
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