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Railway authorities have reiterated that carrying flammable items such as firecrackers and gas cylinders in trains is strictly prohibited to ensure passenger safety. Violators face up to three years of imprisonment or fines under Sections 164 and 165 of Railway Act. However, passengers are permitted to carry ghee up to 20 kg if packed in […]
A key meeting of BRS legislators and party working groups will be held today under the chairmanship of former TG CM and BRS supremo KCR. The meeting will focus on the Congress govt’s alleged negligence toward irrigation projects. Discussions are also expected on launching future public movements and strengthening BRS party strategies across the state.
AP CM Chandrababu will visit Delhi today and hold a series of high-level meetings with six Union ministers. He will first meet Water Resources Minister CR Patil, followed by Home Minister Amit Shah. The CM will also meet the Finance, Ports, Petroleum, and Road Transport ministers to discuss key state-related issues and development priorities.
President Murmu arrived in Hyderabad for her winter break and will attend the 26th National Conference of Public Service Commission Chairpersons as chief guest. PSC heads from across India are participating. The conference will focus on recruitment reforms and key challenges. In view of the visit, police have enforced tight security across the city.
The Supreme Court dismissed a PIL demanding WHO limits for cancer-causing chemicals, antimony and DEHP, in packaged food and water. Chief Justice Surya Kant criticized the “urbanised phobia of the rich,” urging the petitioner to understand India’s ground realities. The court upheld existing FSSAI and BIS norms, citing access and practicality concerns.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee announced that the state’s job guarantee scheme Karmashree will be renamed after Mahatma Gandhi. She said removing Gandhi’s name from NREGA was shameful. The move comes as opposition parties protest a new bill to replace MGNREGA, saying it disrespects the Father of the Nation and weakens rural job rights.
Congress won over 53% of Sarpanch posts in Telangana’s Gram Panchayat elections held in three phases. The party secured 6,822 seats, while BRS finished second and BJP far behind. Congress won in most districts and claimed two-thirds majority with Independent support. Voter turnout crossed 80%, and new Sarpanches will assume charge on December 22.
YSRCP chief Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy strongly opposed the privatisation of medical colleges set up during his tenure, calling it a “mega scam.” He accused the Chandrababu Naidu government of corruption, warned of jail for those taking over colleges, and vowed to reclaim them if YSRCP returns to power.
Shiv Sena UBT chief Uddhav Thackeray and cousin Raj Thackeray of MNS are set to finalize seat sharing for January’s BMC elections. Sena UBT may contest 120–125 seats, MNS 80–90. Talks may include NCP and Left parties. Meanwhile, BJP and Shinde-led Shiv Sena are finalizing their Mahayuti alliance seats across Mumbai and nearby regions.
Actor-turned-politician and TVK chief Vijay Thalapathy has urged voters in Tamil Nadu to support Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) ahead of the Assembly elections. He described TVK as a pure force and criticized Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), calling it an evil force. Vijay’s statement is seen as a strong endorsement of TVK in the upcoming polls.
The Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav strongly reacted to the cancellation of the fourth T20 match between India and South Africa in Lucknow. He said that the match was not cancelled due to fog but because of pollution. He blamed Delhi’s pollution reaching Lucknow and accused the BJP of destroying parks built by his govt.
Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir is under pressure as the US seeks Pakistani troops for a Gaza stabilisation force. While Munir enjoys strong ties with Trump, sending forces risks domestic unrest from Islamist groups and political opponents, complicating Pakistan’s strategic balancing between international obligations and internal stability.
The BJP attacked Congress over the National Herald case, calling the Gandhi family “the most corrupt in politics,” following a Delhi court’s refusal to take cognisance of the ED’s complaint. Party spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia cited alleged misappropriation of ₹2,000 crore, while Congress accused the govt of political vendetta and demanded resignations.
The Supreme Court transferred the RG Kar Medical College trainee doctor rape-murder case to the Calcutta High Court to monitor implementation of its orders. The apex court directed sharing status reports with the victim’s parents. The case, which sparked nationwide protests, will now be overseen by an appropriate high court bench.
Uttar Pradesh minister Sanjay Nishad sparked controversy after defending Bihar CM Nitish Kumar’s hijab incident with a crude remark, saying it could have been worse. The comment drew sharp backlash from opposition leaders, who called it misogynistic and demanded action. Nishad later issued a clarification, claiming his remarks were misunderstood and unintentional.