India has issued over 500 visas to Afghan nationals in four months, focusing on medical access. The move highlights a humanitarian push, with plans for continued healthcare support and infrastructure projects in Afghanistan.
A Kerala police SHO was suspended after CCTV footage emerged showing the alleged assault of a pregnant woman at Aroor police station in June 2024. Read the full details.
The Enforcement Directorate is set to register a money laundering case in the Sabarimala gold loss scandal. The agency will also analyze SIT remand reports and FIRs. Read the latest developments.
Russia urges US & Venezuela to keep dialogue alive, warns of 'deliberate escalation'. Moscow backs Maduro, dismisses opposition as Western 'project'. Details inside.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah convened a high-level meeting on December 19, 2025, to establish the Bureau of Port Security (BoPS). Read about the key decisions and attendees.
PDP leader Iltija Mufti has lodged a formal police complaint against JD-U chief Nitish Kumar for allegedly pulling a woman's naqab. Police are yet to confirm an FIR. Read the full details.
Stay ahead with the biggest updates from Hyderabad today. Get the latest on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and key political developments. Watch the full video for complete details.
The UP Assembly's Winter Session opened with a dramatic face-off over a multi-crore codeine syrup racket. CM Yogi Adityanath alleged SP links to the accused, while SP MLAs staged a symbolic protest. Read the full details.
Saudi Arabia deported nearly 56,000 Pakistani beggars, dealing a major blow to Pakistan's global image. Gulf nations now tighten visa rules, impacting genuine workers and pilgrims.
West Bengal BJP chief Samik Bhattacharya asserts 'fundamentalists' are behind Bangladesh's situation. He states the Indian government is handling it appropriately. Read the full story.
Get the latest updates from Jaipur on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and political developments for December 19, 2025. Stay informed with the essential news.
A wanted Naxalite carrying a bounty of Rs 5 lakh was neutralized in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district. The operation was based on intelligence about Maoist presence.
PM Narendra Modi leads social media influence in India, with 8 of the top 10 most-liked tweets. He's now the world's 4th most-followed person on X. Read the full analysis.
From Ladakh's statehood protests to Paris strikes, 2025 witnessed a global wave of youth-led demonstrations. Explore how a generation demanded to be heard. Read more.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Assam on December 20, 2025, to inaugurate projects worth Rs 15,600 crore and lay the foundation for a major fertilizer plant. Read details.
Russia calls for diplomacy as US-Venezuela tensions rise. Moscow warns against military escalation and reaffirms support for President Maduro. Details inside.
Kerala High Court reserves its decision on ED's appeal against stay on notice to KIIFB. Bench questions why the board cannot reply to the show cause notice. Verdict awaited.
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra joined PM Modi and other leaders for tea after the Winter Session. The moment came after she sought a meeting on Wayanad highway issues. Read more.
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Russia urges US and Venezuela to maintain dialogue to avoid conflict. Moscow criticises US military moves in Caribbean and reaffirms support for Maduro. Read the latest developments.
J&K CM Omar Abdullah and lyricist Javed Akhtar criticize BJP's Giriraj Singh and Nitish Kumar's actions involving a Muslim woman doctor. Read the full political controversy.
Ballia police arrested a man for allegedly raping a 12-year-old girl within seven hours. The accused, Sablu Rajbhar, was injured in an exchange of fire. Read for details.
EAM S Jaishankar and Dutch FM David van Weel advocate for democracies to unite. Talks focus on India-EU FTA, defence, and tech amid global realignments.
Several schools in Noida received hoax bomb threat emails on Friday, leading to evacuations, closures, and a massive security response. Police cyber teams are investigating the origin.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant announced that one or two Supreme Court benches may sit on December 22 to hear urgent cases. The registry will verify the urgency before listing. Read for details.
The Supreme Court has issued notice on a plea by a woman lawyer alleging sexual assault in Noida police custody. The bench directed the police commissioner to preserve all CCTV footage. Read the full details.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor-led committee urges government to engage constructively with Bangladesh amid violent protests and rising anti-India sentiment. Read the full report.
Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan expressed strong disapproval of MPs' conduct, calling disruptions 'unbecoming', as the 15-day Winter Session ended. Read the full summary of legislative business.
DGCA investigates Indigo flight disruptions, demands report. Corrective actions will be taken based on findings. Stay updated on airline operations and passenger rights.
The Winter Session of Lok Sabha concluded with a high productivity rate of 111%. Key legislation was passed amid heated political debates. Read the full recap here.