West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee issued a swift apology, ordered arrests & accepted her Sports Minister's resignation after the chaotic Lionel Messi event in Kolkata. The Opposition calls it a 'drama'. Full details inside.
Australia announces a national firearms buyback scheme after the Bondi Junction massacre. Surfers held a poignant tribute for the victims, including Indian woman Ash Good. Read the full story.
Enforcement Directorate seizes Lamborghini Urus, Mercedes in raids on YouTuber Anurag Dwivedi's properties. Probe linked to illegal online betting networks & hawala. Details inside.
Trinamool MP Derek O'Brien shares key observations from the historic short Winter Session, highlighting government-opposition dynamics, protests, and parliamentary practices.
Aam Aadmi Party sweeps Punjab panchayat polls, winning 218 zila parishads. Congress alleges misuse of power, while SAD's Malwa comeback sparks BJP alliance buzz. Analysis for 2027.
India's new Shanti Act 2025 replaces old nuclear laws, easing liability and inviting private players. While boosting imports, the push for indigenous fast-breeder tech remains crucial for self-reliance.
A 48-year-old woman was murdered by her tenants in Noida's Raj Nagar Extension over unpaid rent. The couple's escape plan was foiled by an alert domestic help. Read the chilling details.
On December 19, 1985, the Asom Gana Parishad surged in Assam polls, India received a Canada extradition treaty draft, and ONGC battled a Gujarat well fire. Dive into this historic day.
Jammu & Kashmir court rejects interim bail plea of alleged Lashkar-e-Toiba overground worker Mohammad Rafi for funeral, citing serious terror, narcotics charges and flight risk. Details inside.
A 22-year-old from Coimbatore died in Cambodia after being held captive by cyber fraudsters for refusing to work. His mother seeks help to repatriate his body. Read the full story.
India provides immediate humanitarian assistance and restores a vital bridge in Sri Lanka's Eastern Province, showcasing strong bilateral ties in the wake of Cyclone Ditwah's devastation.
PM Narendra Modi conferred with Ethiopia's 'Order of the Nile' award. Minister of State Kirti Vardhan Singh lauds the honour, highlighting strengthened India-Ethiopia ties. Details inside.
Recent protests at India's diplomatic mission in Dhaka threaten a crucial relationship. As Bangladesh elections near, Delhi must navigate carefully to insulate long-term ties from short-term politics. Read more.
Explore the key events of December 19: from the martyrdom of Kakori heroes to Pratibha Patil's presidency and a stolen World Cup. A day that shaped India and the world.
Argentina's President Javier Milei suspends a major Chinese-backed radio telescope project following a $20 billion US bailout, highlighting the delicate geopolitical balancing act in Latin America. Read more.
A Kremlin envoy travels to Miami for talks on a US-proposed Ukraine peace plan. Meanwhile, Bangladesh erupts in violence after an activist's death, and India aids Sri Lanka post-cyclone.
A couple in Ghaziabad's Raj Nagar Extension allegedly murdered their landlady, Deepshikha Sharma, when she came to collect pending rent. The body was hidden in a red bag. Police have arrested the tenants.
Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia claims Congress's pessimistic criticism is ineffective as India progresses globally. He also rebukes Rahul Gandhi for foreign soil remarks. Read the full political analysis.
The Supreme Court collegium, led by CJI Surya Kant, has proposed the appointment of five high court judges as chief justices and transferred the Meghalaya CJ. Get the full list of recommendations and details here.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee announces renaming of state's Karmashree scheme after Mahatma Gandhi, criticising the Centre for removing Gandhi's name from MGNREGA. She vows to continue providing jobs despite fund blocks.
A fast-track court reserves December 23 for hearing the UP government's petition to withdraw the 2015 Akhlaq lynching case. The prosecution has filed an objection. Read the latest developments.
The NIA has arrested Yasir Ahmad Dar, a close associate of deceased bomber Umar-un-Nabi, in the Red Fort blast case. The total arrests in the white-collar terror module now stand at nine. Read the latest updates.
A massive fire destroyed Ghuni Basti slum in New Town, affecting 300 families. CM Mamata Banerjee orders probe as BJP alleges TMC conspiracy linked to voter list revision. Govt assures help with new documents.
UP DGP seeks explanation after police recruits give guard of honour to a kathavachak in Bahraich. SP chief Akhilesh Yadav and MP Chandrashekhar slam the incident as an 'attack on Constitution'. Read more.
Karnataka passes a stringent hate speech law with up to 7 years jail & Rs 50k fine. BJP opposes, calling it 'draconian'. Get the full details on India's first such state bill.
The Lok Sabha passes a bill to replace MGNREGA with a new scheme, increasing employment days but shifting wage costs to states. Critics warn of financial strain.
A trove of new photos from the Jeffrey Epstein case has been unsealed, revealing social connections and locations. Explore the key details and implications of this latest disclosure.
On the first day of Delhi's traffic restrictions, toll collectors were more visible than police at key borders. Officials appeared unsure of rules, with many vehicles going unchecked. Read the full report.
Delhi and UP Police fined multiple vehicles Rs 20,000 each for violating BS-VI norms at key borders. Some were let off with warnings. Read the full details of the enforcement drive.
A Pune court permits Satyaki Savarkar to submit pen drives of Rahul Gandhi's London speech as evidence in a defamation case. Next hearing on Dec 31. Read the full details.