Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the death of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, recalling her contributions to her country and bilateral relations with India. In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, “Deeply saddened to learn about the passing away of former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia in Dhaka
An Air India Express pilot accused of assaulting a passenger at Delhi’s IGI Airport was arrested and later released on bail, Delhi Police said. During the probe, after registering the case, the police collected relevant CCTV footage and recorded the statements
The situation worsened significantly, with visibility dropping to zero in many locations on Monday night. This severely disrupted road, rail, and air traffic, causing delays and safety risks for commuters
Captain Virendra Sejwal appeared before the investigating officer and cooperated with the probe, police said, adding that his replies were being examined in light of the available evidence
The sudden surge in nominations came just a day before the December 30 deadline for filing papers. Officials noted that only 49 nominations had been received till December 28, indicating a last-minute rush by political parties and candidates to enter the electoral fray
Police have announced a reward of Rs 25,000 for the only absconding accused, a resident of Nepal, and said they have sent a team to the neighbouring country, while five others, including two juveniles, have been apprehended
The LRGR 120 has been designed by the Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE), in collaboration with the High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL)
The white metal had closed at Rs 2,36,350 per kg on December 26. So far this year, silver has delivered exceptional returns, rising 167.55 per cent or Rs 1,50,300 from Rs 89,700 per kg recorded on December 31, 2024
In an official statement issued on Monday, the directorate clarified, "No directions have been issued by the Directorate of Education concerning the assignment of specific duties to teachers"
Amid outcry from activists, the top court kept in abeyance its November 20 directions that accepted a uniform definition of the Aravalli hills and ranges and imposed a ban on granting fresh mining leases across areas in Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Gujarat until expert reports are submitted
Highlighting the importance of the Ol Chiki script for the Santal community, the President said the script, created by Pandit Raghunath Murmu in 1925, has become a powerful symbol of Santal identity
While New Year’s Day is a federal holiday in the United States, it is not a gazetted national holiday in India. Instead, the Indian government classifies January 1 as a Restricted Holiday (RH)
Highlighting the importance of the Ol Chiki script for the Santal community, the President said the script, created by Pandit Raghunath Murmu in 1925, has become a powerful symbol of Santal identity
29 December,2025 07:15 PM IST | Jamshedpur | mid-day online correspondentWhile New Year’s Day is a federal holiday in the United States, it is not a gazetted national holiday in India. Instead, the Indian government classifies January 1 as a Restricted Holiday (RH)
29 December,2025 07:12 PM IST | | mid-day online correspondentUnion Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Jyoti–Bishnu Antarjatik Kala Mandir in Guwahati, the largest auditorium in the Northeast. Built at a cost of Rs 291 crore, the cultural complex aims to boost large-scale events and cultural tourism in Assam
29 December,2025 06:43 PM IST | Guwahati | mid-day online correspondentRising Indian batting star Vaibhav Suryavanshi has been honoured with the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar by President Droupadi Murmu for his outstanding performances in age-group cricket and a record-breaking debut IPL season with Rajasthan Royals
29 December,2025 06:34 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentGandhi highlighted the challenges ex-servicemen face in private hospitals, where many deny treatment due to pending government dues. He also questioned the adequacy of financial assistance for serious illnesses, pointing out that ex-servicemen currently receive only Rs 75,000 for cancer
29 December,2025 05:44 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday inaugurated the North East region's largest auditorium, 'Jyoti-Bishnu Antarjatik Kala Mandir', in Assam's Guwahati (PICS/X, TEXT/PTI)
Pilgrim footfall at the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine fell sharply in 2025 due to security concerns and prolonged weather disruptions, officials said. The year saw multiple setbacks, with the Pahalgam terror attack in April that left 26 persons dead and prompted heightened security measures across the region
29 December,2025 05:11 PM IST | Jammu | PTI
Police arrested two men from Madhya Pradesh for allegedly running a sex racket in Manali and rescued four women during raids. The accused have been identified as Dharmindra Solanki and Nikki Parmar alias Yogi
29 December,2025 05:07 PM IST | Shimla | PTI
The victim, Angel Chakma (24), a resident of Unakoti district in Tripura, was allegedly attacked on December 9 following an argument at Selakui market in Dehradun
29 December,2025 04:49 PM IST | Itanagar | mid-day online correspondent
Dense fog engulfed the Taj Mahal and several cities across Uttar Pradesh as cold wave conditions persisted, affecting visibility and air quality. The city's air quality was poor this morning, reporting 'moderate' conditions in pockets. The Manoharpur area reported an AQI of 234
29 December,2025 04:29 PM IST | Agra (Uttar Pradesh) | ANI
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A 20-year-old Indian doctoral student was shot dead near the University of Toronto Scarborough campus, triggering a homicide investigation and renewed safety concerns among international students. Police say the suspect fled before officers arrived and no description has been released so far. The incident comes just weeks after another Indian-origin murder in Toronto, raising alarm within the community as authorities continue to investigate both cases.
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