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Ram Vilas Vedanti, 67, former BJP MP from Pratapgarh and senior VHP leader, passed away in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, due to health issues. A key figure in the Ram Janmabhoomi movement, he was praised for his dedication, patriotism, and leadership. Leaders including Yogi Adityanath and Rajendra Shukla expressed deep condolences.
Campaigning for the third phase of Gram Panchayat polls in Telangana concludes today at 5 pm ahead of voting on Dec 17. Candidates and their supporters are making last-minute efforts to influence voters, with reports of sweets, alcohol, and cash being distributed in some areas. The final two days are crucial as contenders try to […]
Former IAS officer Raj Kumar Goyal was sworn in as Chief Information Commissioner today by President Droupadi Murmu. A 1990-batch AGMUT cadre officer, he retired as Secretary, Department of Justice. The PM-led panel also recommended eight Information Commissioners, restoring the Central Information Commission to full strength after over nine years.
The Parliament session was adjourned shortly after it began following a ruckus over Congress leaders’ comments on Prime Minister Modi. BJP MPs protested and demanded an immediate apology, escalating tensions in the House. Amid the chaos, the Lok Sabha Speaker adjourned the session until noon, highlighting the rising political heat.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju demanded an apology from Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge after Congress workers allegedly raised slogans against PM Modi at the party’s ‘vote chori’ rally in Delhi. Speaking in the Lok Sabha, he called the incident “extremely shameful” and urged the Congress leadership to apologise, emphasizing respect for elected representatives.
AP Govt officials announced that an e-lottery will be conducted at the CRDA office in Rayapudi on Monday to allot returnable plots to capital farmers. The plots are for Anantavaram farmers who gave land to APCRDA for the N-17 road in Amaravati. Through the online random system, plots will be allotted to 24 Anantavaram farmers […]
Dense fog blanketed the national capital Delhi, disrupting flight operations and causing delays at the airport. PM Modi’s flight, scheduled to take off at 8 am for a three-nation tour, was delayed due to poor visibility and finally departed at 9.40 am. IndiGo and other airlines issued advisories, asking passengers to stay updated on flight […]
Delhi Police issued a traffic advisory for Lionel Messi’s GOAT India Tour event at Arun Jaitley Stadium today, December 15, from 1-4 PM. Slow traffic, diversions and parking restrictions will apply around ITO, JLN Marg and Bahadurshah Zafar Marg. Commuters are advised to plan ahead, avoid key stretches, use public transport, and follow parking rules […]
A 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck California’s Sonoma County, centered near Glen Ellen, the US Geological Survey reported. Residents in nearby Santa Rosa felt light shaking. About 10 minutes later, a 3.1-magnitude aftershock was recorded. Authorities have not reported any damage or injuries. The tremors caused brief concern among local communities in the area.
US President Donald Trump hinted Republicans could lose the 2026 midterms despite claiming to have created the “greatest economy in history.” In an Oval Office interview, he credited economic growth and low inflation to his policies but acknowledged voter perception may differ. Polls show only 31% approve of his economic handling, down from 40% in […]
Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he is ready to drop Kyiv’s NATO bid in exchange for legally binding Western security guarantees, but rejected US ideas on ceding territory. Talks with Trump envoys focused on freezing frontlines, while Russia insists on territorial concessions amid ongoing heavy attacks and demanded congressional backing for any deal reached soon.
The Trump administration will expand social media vetting to H-1B and H-4 visa applicants from today, Dec 15, asking for profiles to be made public. The move, extending student checks, has delayed interviews and forms part of a broader immigration crackdown impacting Indian professionals and tightening nonimmigrant, asylum, and entry policies nationwide.
US President Donald Trump condemned the deadly mass shooting at a Jewish festival in Sydney, Australia, calling it a “purely antisemitic attack.” Speaking during a Christmas celebration at the White House, Trump said the assault left 11 people dead and 29 seriously wounded, adding that the motive behind the violence was “obviously antisemitic” in nature.
Prime Minister Modi begins a three-day foreign tour today, visiting Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman. During the trip, he will hold talks with the leaders of all three nations to strengthen bilateral ties, review regional issues and sign key agreements. The tightly packed itinerary features consecutive engagements across the three countries over the next days.
An eight percent voter turnout was recorded in Punjab’s zila parishad and panchayat samiti elections, officials said. Polling is being conducted under tight security arrangements, with counting scheduled for December 17. Elections are being held for 347 zila parishad zones and 2,838 panchayat samiti zones, with over 9,000 candidates in the fray.