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Bengaluru advocate seeks zero FIR against Nitish Kumar over hijab incident

The incident occurred during a public function in Patna on December 15, 2025, where Nitish Kumar allegedly forcibly pulled down the hijab of a Muslim woman doctor.

Why Centre's 'G RAM G' bill is facing stiff opposition from a key BJP ally

The Telugu Desam Party (TDP), an NDA partner, has expressed concern over the funding pattern proposed in the Viksit Bharat G RAM G scheme, according to multiple news reports.

Imam Umer Ahmed Ilyasi condemns Bondi Beach terror attack, calls for end to radicalisation

According to community representatives, a 12-year-old girl and a rabbi are among those killed.

'Smog from Punjab is not...': Bhagwant Mann refutes claims of stubble burning affecting Delhi's air

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).

'We were completely defeated on day 1': Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan stirs controversy over Operation Sindoor

Furthermore, he questioned the need to maintain large military forces, stating that wars will be fought in the air.

How SIR in West Bengal will reshape electoral map across districts and high profile seats

The draft electoral rolls show the state's electorate shrinking from around 7.66 crore voters to over 7.08 crore, after names were deleted on grounds ranging from death and permanent migration to duplication and non-submission of enumeration forms.

Noida cybercrime racket cheating US nationals of $8.5 million busted by CBI with FBI inputs

Acting on inputs from the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), CBI teams launched operations in Noida and caught six key accused in the act of defrauding American citizens

Nitish was being fatherly when he pulled hijab off doctor's face: Bihar minister

More than 1,000 AYUSH doctors were handed appointment letters at the function, and 10 of them, including one, Nusrat Parveen, who was wearing a hijab, received theirs from Kumar at the Chief Minister's Secretariat.

After cab drivers’ protest, Bengaluru airport claims 95% of passengers are comfortable with new arrival pick-up system

Hundreds of airport cab drivers staged a protest near Sadahalli toll gate on December 16, opposing the new parking and pick-up norms at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport.

From Kolkata to Amman: The Indian-born princess linking Jordan’s royal family to the subcontinent

Born into the prominent Suhrawardy family, Sarvath Ikramullah grew up amid politics and diplomacy. Her father, Mohammed Ikramullah, was an Indian Civil Service officer who later became Pakistan’s first Foreign Secretary.

BLO forum holds protest near Bengal CEO's office over 'deletion of genuine voters' in draft rolls

Members of the 'BLO Oikyo Manch' (BLO Unity Platform) raised slogans against the Election Commission, alleging that the poll panel has "nexus with the BJP government at the Centre"

Karnataka Assembly clears 12 bills, including Karnataka Rent Amendment Bill

The objects and reasons of the Rent Bill said that it has been introduced to achieve the principle of "Minimum Government Maximum Governance" by decriminalisation minor offences and rationalization of monetary penalties as envisaged in the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of provisions) Act, 2023.

Why BJP wants Piyush Goyal to lead its ambitious Tamil Nadu election campaign

Goyal, who has been a part of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Cabinet holding various key portfolios since 2014, enjoys the confidence of the BJP brass.

India Rips Into Pakistan at UNSC Over Kashmir, Terrorism and Democracy

India delivered a sharp rebuke to Pakistan at the UN Security Council, calling out Islamabad’s “unique” way of respecting democracy by jailing a prime minister and granting lifetime immunity to its army chief. New Delhi reaffirmed Jammu & Kashmir as an integral part of India and vowed to counter Pakistan-sponsored terrorism in all forms.

34 Naxalites surrender in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur; 26 of them carry total Rs 84 lakh reward

The cadres were active in Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee (DKSZC), Telangana State Committee and Andhra Odisha Border division of Maoists

Karnataka collects samples to test claims about cancer causing substances in eggs

These substances might be present in eggs as they may have been used in poultry farming to keep hens away from bacterial infection and to ensure that they produce more eggs

AAD EduCity: All about Andhra Pradesh's sprawling new hub for aviation talent

The initiative aligns with the National Civil Aviation Policy, the National Education Policy 2020, Make in India and India’s broader aerospace and defence ambitions.

Civic body polls: Mumbai's 227 wards have total 1.03 crore voters, shows SEC data

The BMC published the final electoral rolls on its official portal, which shows there are 1,03,44,315 voters across all 227 wards

Modi Reveals Bold Vision For India–Jordan Ties | Big Signal To Global Investors

Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited Jordanian companies to invest in India, highlighting the country’s strong economic performance and growth rate of over 8 per cent. Speaking at the India–Jordan Business Forum in Amman, he said India is on course to become the world’s third-largest economy, driven by productivity-oriented governance and innovation-led policies. Modi emphasized that India offers attractive long-term opportunities and assured Jordanian investors of good returns. Stressing that business relationships go beyond numbers, he underlined the importance of building a lasting partnership based on historical trust and shared future goals. He encouraged Jordan to become a partner in India’s growth story and pointed to new opportunities opening up for Jordanian firms. Modi also proposed collaboration in healthcare, suggesting Indian companies could manufacture medicines and medical devices in Jordan, helping the country emerge as a regional hub for West Asia and Africa. Additionally, he highlighted cooperation in agriculture, including dryland farming, precision agriculture, micro-irrigation, and food infrastructure development.

FY26 CAD could fall as low as 0.9% as trade deficit narrows to 5-month low in Nov

Economists say that the outcome of the negotiations for a trade deal between India and the US continues to be crucial, as the absence of an agreement could have negative implications for India’s current account deficit in the next fiscal year

Woman sells flat, plots after scammers put her under 'digital arrest', loses Rs 2 crore

The incident happened in June when she got a call from someone who told her was a courier official and said that a suspicious piece of baggage that was linked to her Aadhaar card had been found and seized.

Why Nitin Nabin has been named BJP working president & not full-time party chief

Nitin Nabin is only the second person in BJP’s history to occupy the post of a working president. The first was JP Nadda, who held the post in 2019 after Amit Shah became the union home minister

Big boost for India's military might: Final batch of 3 US-made Apache attack choppers arrive at Hindon

Apache helicopters are equipped with state-of-the-art targeting systems that provide accurate data on the target in all weather conditions.