Lok Sabha passes Viksit Bharat Rozgar Bill, sparking opposition protests. PM Modi receives Oman's top award, signs FTA. Updates on Bangladesh protests, Trump's address, and sculptor Ram Sutar's demise.
Maharashtra Cabinet minister Manikrao Kokate resigns after Nashik court sentences him in a 1995 EWS housing quota fraud case. Deputy CM Ajit Pawar accepts resignation, portfolios reallocated.
India voices concern over Bangladesh's political crisis, alleging Pakistan's interference via Jamaat-e-Islami. Backs Awami League's call for free, fair, and inclusive elections. Read more.
Uttarakhand High Court upholds life sentence for husband who murdered wife, chopped her body, and stored parts in a freezer. Court cites extramarital affair and domestic violence as strong motive.
Facing public criticism, BJP MLAs in Odisha have urged CM Mohan Charan Majhi to reconsider a proposed three-fold salary hike. The move, passed on Dec 9, would make Odisha MLAs the highest-paid in India. Read more.
Facing public criticism, BJP MLAs in Odisha have urged CM Mohan Charan Majhi to reconsider a proposed three-fold salary increase. The move, which would make Odisha MLAs the highest-paid in India, is likely to be withdrawn. Read more.
NDA ally TDP supports the VB-GRAM-G Bill but highlights Andhra Pradesh's challenge in funding its 40% state share. The party seeks enhanced central support for welfare schemes. Read more.
MCG submits a detailed plan to Union govt targeting dust, vehicular pollution & waste. Includes 722km road revamp, 800 new buses & EV charging points by 2026-28. Will it bring real relief?
Karnataka passes a strict Hate Speech Bill with up to 10-year jail for repeat offences. BJP opposes, calling it a tool to target opposition. Know key provisions.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee announces Karmashree scheme will be renamed after Mahatma Gandhi, criticising the Centre's move to replace MGNREGA. She highlights Bengal's 95 social security schemes.
The NIA has arrested Yasir Ahmad Dar, the ninth suspect in the Delhi Red Fort car bomb blast that killed 15. The agency reveals his role in the conspiracy and links to JeM. Read the full details.
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A staggering 1.9 crore voters in West Bengal are flagged as 'suspicious'. Explore the Election Commission's concerns, political reactions, and the impact on electoral integrity. Read the full analysis.
Stay ahead with Pune's top stories for Dec 18, 2025. Get the latest on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and key political developments in the city. Watch the full video for details.
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Get the latest updates from Patna on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and key political developments. Stay informed with the essential news for December 18, 2025.
Haryana Human Rights Commission mandates unannounced inspections every 30 days, holds pollution board accountable for lapses in Panchkula. Next hearing on Feb 26, 2026.
BJP finalises its alliance with Shiv Sena in Maharashtra, sidelining NCP. Key meeting held between BJP's Ameet Satam and Sena's Uday Samant. Details inside.
India's final Apache AH-64e induction, paired with indigenous Prachand, creates an unmatched regional strike force. This strategic combo ensures dominance from desert plains to high-altitude Himalayan battles. Discover how India is securing its borders.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan condemned INDIA bloc MPs for disrupting Lok Sabha during VB-G RAM G Bill debate, calling it an insult to Mahatma Gandhi and parliamentary decorum.
Uttar Pradesh imposes revised speed limits on key expressways like Agra-Lucknow and Purvanchal until Feb 15. New rules for cars, buses, and trucks aim to reduce accidents during dense fog. Read the full guidelines.
BJP alleges a slum fire was orchestrated to disrupt voter roll revision in West Bengal, exposing illegal vote banks. TMC and Congress dismiss the claims. Read the full political clash.
Union Minister Giriraj Singh faces severe backlash for saying 'jahannum mein jaye' about a woman in a Naqab. Opposition demands apology, BJP distances itself. Full details inside.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives the 'Order of Oman' from Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, strengthening India-Oman strategic ties. Read about the high-level diplomatic honour.
Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan outlines a unique 'Ikigai' framework to strengthen land forces cooperation among Indo-Pacific nations at the 3rd Land Forces Summit in New Delhi.
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan strongly condemned Congress and INDI bloc MPs for their behaviour during the passage of the VB-G RAM G Bill, calling it a disgrace to democracy. Read the full details of the parliamentary uproar.
Calcutta High Court dismissed a PIL challenging the construction of a mosque named 'Babri Masjid' in Murshidabad by suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir. The court cited lack of locus standi. Read details.
India's Dhaka visa centre is now operational after a brief closure due to protests. However, centres in Khulna and Rajshahi remain shut over security concerns. Read the latest updates on India-Bangladesh diplomatic developments.
Allahabad High Court asserts Article 21 rights are above marital status, granting protection to live-in couples. Justice Vivek Kumar Singh's landmark ruling clarifies legality. Read the full story.
Bar Council of India to announce AIBE 20 results by Dec-end or early Jan. Check steps to download scorecard, final answer key at allindiabarexamination.com. Know qualifying marks.