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'Horrendous killing': India urges Bangladesh to punish perpetrators behind Dipu Chandra Das’s death

In an official statement issued on December 21, India said it was closely monitoring the situation in Bangladesh and had conveyed its concerns to the Bangladeshi authorities over attacks on minorities.

'No more Jago Maa, sing secular song': Popular Bengal singer alleges harassment at event, organiser held

Confirming the development, a senior police officer, speaking to PTI, said the main accused, Mehbub Mallik, a co-owner of the school where the event was held, was arrested on Sunday based on the singer's written complaint.

Woman cop shoots, injures rape accused trying to flee during crime reconstruction in Gujarat

Ram Yadav (40) is in hospital and is out of danger, Section 21 police station inspector Lata Desai, who opened fire, said.

Rs 89 crore tour fee, but why was Lionel Messi unhappy in Kolkata? Organiser reveals

Messi had planned stadium appearances in four Indian cities, starting with Kolkata. While the Kolkata event spiralled into disorder after politicians and officials surrounded him, his subsequent visits to Hyderabad, Mumbai and Delhi were calm and celebratory

'Casteist slurs used against me’: Air India Express pilot responds to assault allegation

A law firm representing Captain Virender Sejwal said reports had wrongly portrayed the episode as a “pilot versus passenger” dispute.

From stolen chain to Dubai wedding: How UP YouTuber Anurag Dwivedi landed under ED scanner

Anurag Dwivedi has insisted that all his earnings came from registered companies and legal platforms

Iranian woman forgets purse on bus, $1,600 stolen; helper arrested in Delhi

He informed police that his guest, Fareshteh Sayanjali, an Iranian national, had arrived in India on December 13 and was staying at his residence, they said.

Uttarakhand CM Dhami makes Bhagavad Gita recitation mandatory in schools

This initiative aims to connect students with Indian culture, moral values, and philosophy of life, paving the way for their all-around development.

Misleading propaganda: MEA slams reports indicating 'security scare' at Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal in a detailed statement added that no attempt was made to breach the fence of the High Commission.

PM Modi unveils Rs 10,601-crore fertiliser plant in Assam, unit to be commissioned by 2030

The facility – Assam Valley Fertiliser and Chemical Company Ltd (AVFCCL) – will have an annual urea production capacity of 12.7 lakh metric tonnes and the project is scheduled for commissioning in 2030.

Indian Railways hike fare from Dec 26: Non-AC tickets to cost Rs 10 more for every 500 km

The Railways has increased fares for Mail and Express trains in non-AC coaches by 2 paise per km, while AC class fares have also been raised by 2 paise per km.

Mumbai civic polls: Congress decides to go solo as rift in MVA widens

The Congress’s announcement to go solo in the civic body polls comes amid heightened political activity in Maharashtra ahead of key civic polls.

Don Haji Mastan's daughter seeks help from PM Modi, says 'was forcefully married to cousin, raped'

She said that she was a minor when she was forcefully married and alleged that she suffered immense trauma and has attempted suicide three times.

Centre fast-tracks strategic Great Nicobar airport to boost defence reach in Indian Ocean

The proposed airport site lies along the southern coast between Gandhi Nagar and Shastri Nagar, connected by road to Campbell Bay, around 30 km away.

'All limits of sycophancy': BJP slams Revanth Reddy for linking Christmas celebrations to Sonia Gandhi

Reddy also reiterated that Sonia Gandhi had fulfilled a six-decade-old aspiration by facilitating the creation of a separate Telangana state.

Bihar doctor whose hijab CM Nitish Kumar pulled down fails to join duty

The doctor was scheduled to report to the Sabalpur Community Health Centre (CHC) under Patna Sadar by 6 pm on Saturday. However, according to official sources, she did not show up at the designated time.

Delhi shrouded in toxic smog, dense fog; IndiGo warns of flight delays

IndiGo has warned that early-morning fog in Delhi and parts of northern India could disrupt flights, with sudden drops in visibility potentially causing delays, diversions or schedule changes.

New definition of Aravalli Hills trigger protests, activists fear destruction of ecology

They demanded that the government declare Aravalli a completely protected area and bring in a strict and clear policy for its conservation.

Delhi gets its first cold wave, maximum temperature plunges to 16.9 degrees

For the first time this winter, Delhi met the 'cold wave day' criteria, with two of its five monitoring stations — Safdarjung and Palam — recording cold wave conditions, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Does India need another Jaishankar? EAM invokes 'Lord Hanuman' analogy on leadership | Watch

Jaishankar, who served as India’s foreign secretary from January 2015 to 2018 and has been External Affairs Minister since May 2019, also spoke about the evolving global political landscape.

Ahmedabad traffic cop suspended after video shows him allegedly slapping woman during helmet row

Ahmedabad traffic head constable was suspended after a viral Paldi video of an altercation with a woman; she alleges a slap, police probe events.

Telangana govt to enact legislation against hate speech, says CM Revanth Reddy

Speaking at Christmas celebrations organised by the state government, A Revanth Reddy said the Congress government in Karnataka recently brought in a bill to punish hate speech

Doctor whose naqab was removed by Nitish Kumar fails to join duty: Officials

The civil surgeon was not aware about the exact reason behind the delay in the woman doctor’s joining, if at all she joins, as he 'had no contact with her or the family members'