Registrar General of India asks states to appoint census functionaries by January 15, 2026
The first phase from April to September 2026 will be conducted in a period of 30 days in accordance with the convenience of the state governments.
UP has completed 97% of SIR of electoral rolls, says state Chief Electoral Officer Navdeep Rinwa
Election Commission of India will conduct the second phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across 12 states and Union Territories, with the final voter list scheduled to be published on February 21, 2026.
Japan issues tsunami advisory after 7.6 magnitude earthquake disrupts operations, injures many
The tsunami warnings were later changed to advisories, suggesting that the weather department was seeing lower estimated wave heights and less risk of inundation, the report further said.
'Matter of immense joy': PM Modi as UNESCO's 20th Intangible Cultural Heritage session commences in India
According to a release, India is hosting UNESCO's 20th Intangible Cultural Heritage Committee session here for the first time from December 8 to December 13.
US delegation to reach India tomorrow for bilateral trade talks
The talks have progressed substantially, though the original target of completing the first tranche by fall 2025 was delayed due to new developments in US trade policy, including tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on Indian goods.
AAP trolls Delhi CM Rekha Gupta for saying 'AQI is a temperature'; Kejriwal says 'game underway to hide data'
Opposition party seizes on Rekha Gupta's remarks as city battles toxic smog with severe pollution
'Discussed progress on India-EU FTA': Piyush Goyal meets EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic
The European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, Maros Sefcovic, is in India for a two-day "marathon of meetings" with Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal to advance trade and investment negotiations.
EC to hold special camps in West Bengal's Sonagachi red-light area on Dec 9 to help sex workers amid SIR
This initiative comes in response to concerns raised by organisations working for the welfare of sex workers and their children, including Society of Human Development and Social Action, Usha Multipurpose Co-operative Society Limited, and Amra Padatik.
Powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake strikes Japan's northeast
No irregularities were reported at nuclear power plants in the region run by Tohoku Electric Power and Hokkaido Electric Power, the utilities said.
Trainer aircraft crashes after hitting power line in MP's Seoni; pilot, another occupant injured
The incident involving the aircraft belonging to Redward Aviation Company took place at 6:25 pm near the fields in Amagon
SC continues stay on Allahabad HC's 'breast-grabbing not amounting to rape' order, directs accused to be tried on rape-charges
A bench led by CJI Surya Kant also directed that the trial of accused persons in the said matter shall proceed under the charges of Attempt to rape and Rape under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and POCSO Act and not under any lesser charges.
Beer sales decline in Karnataka due to rains, cold weather: Minister Timmapura
They raised concerns about high number of alcohol consumers in the state suffering from liver cirrhosis/jaundice and proposed that at least 20 per cent of the Excise Department’s revenue be allocated for their better treatment.
‘Closest friends’: China hails India–Russia–China triangle after Putin’s Delhi visit
Responding to a question about Putin's comments about New Delhi and Beijing ahead of his visit, Guo said that "China stands ready to work with Russia and India to continue advancing the bilateral relations".
Goa fire: Club owners Saurabh, Gaurav Luthra fly to Phuket after 25 deaths, Interpol alerted
After registering an FIR against them, a Look Out Circular was issued against them by December 7 by the Bureau of Intelligence (BOI) at the request of the Goa Police.
Delhi Jal Board 'scam': ED files chargesheet against ex-Delhi Minister Satyendar Jain, 13 others
As per the findings of the investigation, ED said, Rajakumar Kurra and his associates paid illegal commission and a bribe of Rs 6.73 crore through banking channels and in cash, which is nothing but Proceeds of Crime under PMLA, 2002.
‘Very, very strict action’: Govt vows to make IndiGo a test case after week-long flight chaos
IndiGo, the statement said, is "profusely" apologetic and deeply regrets the inconvenience and hardship caused to customers.
Humayun Kabir speaks language of Jinnah, this is a challenge to Bengali Hindus: Suvendu Adhikari
The remarks came amid escalating political tensions over the foundation stone laying of a Babri Masjid-styled mosque by Kabir at Rejinagar in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district on December 6, triggering a fierce war of words between Kabir, the BJP and the ruling Trinamool Congress
Anant Ambani gets global humanitarian award for animal welfare from US-based Global Humane Society
Ambani is the youngest recipient of the award and the first Asian to be honoured with it, the organisation said. The award was presented at an international event focused on wildlife protection and animal welfare.
Congress suspends Navjot Kaur Sidhu over 'Rs 500 crore for chief minister's chair' remark
Navjot Kaur Sidhu has caused a political furore, claiming "one who gives a suitcase of Rs 500 crore becomes the CM".
‘Lakhs stranded, it’s serious’: Supreme Court flags IndiGo chaos; Delhi HC agrees to hear plea on Dec 10
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said lakhs of people are stranded at the airports, even though the apex court refused to accord an urgent hearing to a plea seeking judicial intervention into the matter, saying the Centre had taken steps to address it.
Centre sanctions 1.11 crore houses under two schemes of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana
The minister said that, according to a 2020 slum survey, as many as 6.5 crore people, comprising 1.39 crore households, were living in slums across the country.
IndiGo loses $4.5 billion value as govt signals strict action
The steer from Narendra Modi-led government follows local aviation regulator’s demand over the weekend that its Chief Executive Officer Pieter Elbers explain what lead to the fiasco.
Delhi is choking on ‘missing’ fires: Inside the satellite blind spot hiding Punjab–Haryana stubble burning
A new iFOREST analysis finds over 90% of large stubble fires in Punjab and Haryana now occur after 3 pm, slipping past India’s official satellite monitoring window.
India to China after Shanghai airport row: Don’t ‘target’ Indians in transit, give safety assurance
India protests the 18-hr detention of an Arunachal-born citizen at Shanghai airport, seeks assurances from China on Indian travellers and issues a transit caution.
