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Tarique Rahman’s return to Bangladesh after 17 years is set to reshape domestic politics and influence India-Bangladesh ties. His presence energizes the BNP ahead of national polls, intensifying political competition. For India, the move may require recalibrated diplomatic engagement, as Dhaka’s future leadership choices could affect regional stability.
PM Modi praised the release of the Indian Constitution in the Santhali language, calling it a commendable effort to boost awareness and participation among tribal communities. President Droupadi Murmu released the Constitution in Ol Chiki script, marking a proud moment for Santhali people and empowering them to understand their rights and duties better.
Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation has witnessed a demographic expansion with the inclusion of 27 municipalities, taking its population to 1.34 crore. The city’s growing geographical footprint has increased governance challenges, prompting officials to stress the need for focused planning to strengthen infrastructure, water and sanitation services.
Union Coal and Mines Minister Kishan Reddy is scheduled to visit Adilabad today, where he will inaugurate a state-of-the-art critical care unit at RIMS Hospital. The Secunderabad BJP MP will also inspect the proposed airport site and take part in multiple official engagements, including a BJP sarpanch meeting, highlighting development initiatives.
BRS chief and former Telangana CM KCR will meet top BRS MLAs, MLCs, and top leaders today. He will give direction on the strategies to be followed by the leaders and the issues to be raised in the assembly sessions to be held from Dec 29th. KCR will also discuss the programs that need to […]
Tirupati is set to host the Bharatiya Vigyan Sammelan starting December 26 at the National Sanskrit University, marking a confluence of science and tradition. Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu will inaugurate the three-day event, which will also see participation from RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat and other prominent scholars and leaders.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy is visiting Delhi today for a two-day trip. He will attend the CWC meeting tomorrow and meet several central ministers to discuss pending state projects and fund allocations. Considering the state assembly sessions begin on December 29, Revanth will return to Telangana on December 28.
PM Modi will chair the National Chief Secretaries Conference at Vigyan Bhavan, Delhi, today. The three-day meeting will guide central and state governments to work together on key initiatives and ensure coordinated efforts to achieve the “Viksit Bharat-2047” development goals. Officials will discuss strategies and plans for India’s growth.
Ex-Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina accused the Yunus-led interim govt of attacking religious minorities and restricting faith since her ouster. She condemned rising violence and urged peace. Separately, slain leader Hadi’s brother claimed officials plotted his killing to disrupt elections, prompting a senior aide’s resignation and nationwide protests.
The Indian Army has updated its social media policy, allowing personnel to view Instagram and X for monitoring purposes only, while posting, commenting, or sharing remains prohibited. Platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram can be used for unclassified communication, while LinkedIn is limited to resumes. Strict restrictions also apply to unsafe websites and cloud storage use.
The Election Commission of India has ordered two-level verification of identity documents during voter list hearings in West Bengal starting December 27. Unmapped voters must submit valid IDs, checked first by EROs and then District Magistrates. Officials clearing forged documents may face accountability. The final voters’ list will be published on February 14, 2026.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta has announced plans to amend regulations to permit mist spray systems on high-rise buildings across the city. She noted that anti-smog guns are inconvenient, costly, and ineffective in controlling pollution effectively. The proposed amendment aims to significantly improve pollution management throughout the capital.
West Bengal opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari claimed Sanatan Dharma is under threat in the state. Speaking at a rally on Sagar Island after offering prayers at Kapil Muni Ashram, he alleged idols were vandalized in several temples across South 24 Parganas. He further accused the police of ignoring these incidents.
Less than a day after naming Nisha Chatterjee as its Ballygunge candidate for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, Janata Unnayan Party replaced her. Founder Humayun Kabir announced retired police officer Abu Hasan would contest instead. Chatterjee was dropped because her social media presence did not match the party’s desired image.
The Uttar Pradesh government has ordered schools to remain open on Christmas, marking the day to honor former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s birth centenary instead. The move, influenced by Bajrang Dal, mandates special programs in schools. Christian groups, including the All India Christian Council, condemned the decision as marginalizing the Christian community.