SC Seeks Centre, UP Police Response on Noida Lawyer's Plea
Supreme Court seeks responses from Centre & UP Police on a woman lawyer's plea alleging sexual assault & illegal detention at a Noida police station. Next hearing on Jan 7.
Category : Politics
BJP MPs file privilege notice against opposition MPs
BJP MPs Nishikant Dubey and Sanjay Jaiswal seek action against opposition members for disrupting House during rural job bill debate. Speaker Om Birla examining the matter.
Tewari: New Nuclear Law Shields Suppliers, Risks AERB Autonomy
Congress MP Manish Tewari raises alarm over India's new nuclear liability law, warning it protects suppliers and threatens regulatory independence. Read the full analysis.
Interstate gang member arrested in Delhi's Rs 1 crore jewellery theft
Delhi Police arrests a member of a Trichy-based gang for stealing jewellery worth over Rs 1 crore from a parked car in Karol Bagh. Rs 35 lakh recovered. Read the full investigation details.
Revenge Killing of Delhi Businessman: 69 Bullets, US-Linked Plot
Delhi Police reveal a US-based aide of gangster Himanshu Bhau plotted the brutal murder of businessman Ratan Lal in Aya Nagar. The killing, involving 69 gunshots, was revenge for an earlier land dispute murder. Full details inside.
Delhi traffic curbs show effect: Challans reduce on Day 2
On the second day of Delhi's strict traffic curbs, challans dropped significantly as awareness grew. Officials report more drivers now carry valid PUCC, and non-BS-VI vehicles are being turned back at borders.
DOJ Drops 4000 Epstein Files, Photos of FBI Raids Revealed
US Justice Department releases nearly 4000 documents & photos from Epstein probe. FBI raid images from NYC & Virgin Islands properties dominate the disclosure. Details inside.
Jafrabad brothers killed for informing on Salim Pistol gang
Delhi Police probe reveals two brothers were killed in a brutal 35-shot attack for allegedly informing on an arms syndicate linked to top supplier Salim Pistol. Details inside.
J&K Dy CM asks BJP to name 'big leader' in Ratle row
Jammu & Kashmir Deputy CM Surinder Choudhary calls for inquiry into alleged BJP leader interference in 850 MW Ratle hydro project, citing delays and 'parchi' system. Read the full story.
Global Snapshot: Spiti's Ice Cafe, Brazil's Santa Ferry, Epstein Docs
Explore the world through powerful images: from an icy cafe in Himachal's Spiti Valley to a festive Santa ferry in the Amazon and newly released Jeffrey Epstein documents. Witness the day's defining moments.
Allahabad HC Affirms Right to Live-In Relationships
The Allahabad High Court's order protecting 12 women in live-in relationships reaffirms constitutional liberty. This editorial analyses the judgment's stand against social orthodoxy and its significance for inter-faith and inter-caste couples in India. Re
Bihar Political Storm Over Manjhi's 'Phone Call' Video
A viral video of Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi claiming a phone call secured a 2020 poll win triggers a major political row in Bihar. Opposition demands probe. Read the full story.
Putin's Rare Direct Attack on NATO's Mark Rutte
Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a scathing attack on NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, questioning his literacy. The clash stems from Rutte's call for Europe to prepare for war. Full details inside.
Bengaluru Man Assaults Kids, Claims Mental Distress
A former gym trainer in Bengaluru's Thyagarajanagar assaulted multiple children, police confirm. The man, undergoing psychiatric treatment, was arrested and released on bail. Parents urged to stay vigilant.
Modi's Strategic Tour: Jordan, Ethiopia, Oman
PM Modi's visits to Jordan, Ethiopia & Oman highlight India's focus on Middle East security, Africa's development & Indian Ocean connectivity. Read the key outcomes.
DH Speak Out: Top Opinions for December 20, 2025
Explore expert insights from Deccan Herald's Speak Out on India's political shifts, economic strategies, and tech challenges. Stay informed on critical national debates.
MGNREGA Funding Crisis Cartoon Sparks Debate
A powerful political cartoon critiques the MGNREGA funding crisis, highlighting rural distress and delayed wages. Explore the implications for India's rural employment guarantee scheme.
India Aids 80+ Sri Lankan Families Hit by Cyclone Ditwah
India extends humanitarian aid, distributing essential dry ration packets to over 80 families in Sri Lanka's Western Province affected by Cyclone Ditwah. Read about the relief efforts.
Madurai Auto Driver Immolates Self Over Deepam Row, BJP Demands Compensation
A 40-year-old auto driver died after setting himself ablaze in a Madurai police booth over the Thiruparankundram Deepam issue. BJP demands Rs 1 crore compensation as protests erupt. Read the full story.
Modi, Priyanka Gandhi's light moment at Speaker's tea
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra shared a cordial conversation at the Lok Sabha Speaker's tea, discussing blue turmeric and sharing a laugh over a Tamil vote appeal. Read about the rare bonhomie after a contentious sessio
Australia Gun Buyback After Sydney Rampage
PM Albanese announces a national gun buyback program and tighter laws after a Sydney shooting killed 15. A national day of reflection with a moment of silence is set for Sunday.
MGNREGS Changes to Triple Financial Burden on States
The proposed VB-G RAM G Bill 2025 shifts MGNREGS funding to a 60:40 Centre-State split, tripling states' costs. UP, Andhra, Tamil Nadu to be hardest hit. Read the analysis.
Snakebite Death Revealed as Murder for Insurance in Tiruvallur
A Tiruvallur man's death by snakebite was a murder plot by his sons to claim ₹3 crore insurance. Six arrested. Read the chilling details of the staged crime.
1985 Flashback: AGP's Rise, Tax Policy, Indo-Pak Pact
On December 20, 1985, Asom Gana Parishad swept Assam polls, VP Singh proposed major tax reforms, and Rajiv Gandhi & Zia-ul-Haq agreed to a peace treaty. Explore this pivotal day in history.
SC fines 10 Rajasthan dental colleges Rs 10 crore each
Supreme Court imposes Rs 10 crore fine each on 10 Rajasthan dental colleges for illegal NEET 2016-17 admissions. Degrees of passed-out students regularised with conditions. Read the full story.
Bengaluru's Suraksha 75 Junction Makeover Faces Delays
Bengaluru's Suraksha 75 junction revamp hits a roadblock as new BBMP commissioners ordered to conduct a fresh field study. Read the latest updates on the stalled project.
Bombay HC suspends ex-minister Kokate's sentence
Bombay High Court suspends NCP politician Manikrao Kokate's 2-year jail term in a 30-year-old EWS quota cheating case but refuses to stay his conviction, triggering disqualification concerns. Read the full details.
18 Congress workers booked for attempted murder in Ludhiana
Police book 18 Congress workers, arrest 3 for attempted murder after violence at AAP victory rally in Ludhiana's Bachitar Nagar. Congress leader Jasbir Singh Gill absconding. Read details.
Saini attacks Hooda over no-confidence motion in Haryana
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini criticises Congress and Bhupinder Singh Hooda over a no-confidence motion lacking the LoP's signature. The Winter Session sees heated exchanges. Read the full story.
Brown University Shooting Suspect Found Dead in NH
Autopsy reveals suspect in Brown University and MIT professor shootings died two days before body was found. Details on the investigation, victims, and the crucial Reddit tip that broke the case.
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