The Delhi High Court asked petitioner Sonica Ghosh to approach the Supreme Court regarding her plea to lift the BS-IV vehicle ban for cars registered outside Delhi. The court noted that similar air pollution issues are already under SC consideration and dismissed the plea, directing her to seek relief there.
AP CM Chandrababu Naidu met Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Road Minister Nitin Gadkari in Delhi to discuss political developments, investment opportunities, and key projects. He highlighted Amaravati’s potential, CII Summit investor interest, and proposed a 6-lane cable-stayed Krishna River bridge, urging NHAI support for improved connectivity.
Congress alleged the SHANTI Bill was “bulldozed” in Parliament to help PM Modi “restore SHANTI” with a former ally. Jairam Ramesh said the bill removes key provisions of the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, noted in the US National Defense Authorization Act 2026, raising concerns over India-US nuclear liability rules.
Thick fog in West Bengal grounded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s helicopter today, leaving him stranded at Kolkata airport. His flight to a BJP rally in Nadia failed twice due to poor visibility, and the event was postponed. Officials considered road travel. Separately, a train accident near Taherpur killed three people heading to the rally.
Violent mobs attacked Bangladesh’s leading newspapers Prothom Alo and The Daily Star in Dhaka after protests over a youth leader’s death. Offices were vandalised, looted and set on fire, forcing shutdowns for the first time in decades. Journalists fled or were trapped as authorities struggled to respond, raising grave concerns over press freedom.
A group of Hyderabad-based advocates and social activists filed a complaint against Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, accusing him of disrespecting and sexually harassing a Muslim woman by pulling her hijab during a public event. They urged Balapur police to register a case under multiple BNS sections, citing mental trauma and wider impact on Muslim […]
Prime Minister Modi described Vande Mataram as a national awakening chant while addressing an event in West Bengal. He linked the song to Bengal’s role in India’s freedom struggle and praised Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay. PM Modi has ended his speech with Vande Mataram and criticized the Bengal government’s governance.
Over 1.03 lakh voters were deleted from Chief Minister M.K. Stalin’s Kolathur seat during Tamil Nadu’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Statewide, 97.37 lakh names were removed due to deaths, migration and duplicates. Major leaders’ constituencies saw sharp cuts, prompting political scrutiny ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
Telugu film actress Aamani officially joined the BJP, receiving a saffron shawl from TG BJP president Ramchandra Rao and Union Minister Kishan Reddy. Known for her cinematic career and outspoken views on social issues, she is expected to strengthen the party’s appeal. Reports suggest she could be a contender for a BJP MP ticket in […]
World Health Organization Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has lauded India for offering a unique global model by blending tradition with modern science. Speaking after PM Modi’s address, he said India has shown how innovation can progress alongside ancient practices, highlighting the country’s scientific approach to Ayurveda and Yoga.
Great Britain’s King Charles III created a surprise by visiting the newly inaugurated Guinness Open Gate Brewery, London. Stepping behind the counter, he showcased the classic technique of pouring Guinness, delighting onlookers. The beer served to him carried a festive ‘Merry Christmas’ message. His appearance quickly turned the brewery into a top attraction.
After clinching the T20 series against South Africa with a 3-1 victory, Team India is set to take on New Zealand in an upcoming limited-overs tour. The series will feature three One-Day Internationals and five T20 Internationals, offering India another opportunity to maintain winning momentum and test combinations ahead of ICC T20 WC 2026.
AP DGP Harish Kumar Gupta has directed newly selected police constable candidates to report at their designated training centers by Dec 21. Training sessions will commence on Dec 22 and will be conducted across 21 Police, District and Battalion Training Centres. Candidates have been asked to check the portal, training.prismappolice.in, for detailed schedules.
AP is witnessing a rise in scrub typhus cases, with 1,884 positive results out of 9,665 tests held between January 1 and December 19. So far, 17 deaths have been reported, primarily due to scrub typhus complications and pre-existing health conditions. Authorities continue to monitor the situation and urge timely medical attention to affected individuals.
AP Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan will visit Nidadavolu in East Godavari district today to inaugurate a major water grid project, jointly supported by the Centre and state. The initiative, costing around Rs. 3,050 crore, aims to provide drinking water to 854 villages across the joint East and West Godavari districts, with the foundation stone also […]