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Central, state governments will have to take initiative

Following the death sentence handed to Indian nurse Nimisha Priya in Yemen, Kerala LoP and Congress leader VD Satheesan urged both the central and state governments to take immediate steps to save her.

Navi Mumbai Police Cracks Down on Illegal Immigrants Involved in Narcotics Trade

To address concerns about the illegal narcotics trade, the Navi Mumbai Police conducted a crackdown on foreign nationals residing illegally in the city, many of whom are involved in drug-related offenses.

SP Maha unit is BJP's 'B' team: UBT Sena after SP decides to contest BMC polls

Shiv Sena UBT leader Anand Dubey on Tuesday launched an attack on the Samajwadi Party (SP) after its Maharashtra unit decided to contest the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) election and termed the state SP leaders as the 'B' team of the BJP.

GOVT EXTENDING ALL HELP: MEA ON DEATH PENALTY TO KERALA NURSE

Nimisha Priya, in jail since 2017 in Yemen, sentenced to death for murder of a Yemeni national

ISRO set to launch NVS-02 satellite in Jan 2025: ISRO chief

More missions planned for upcoming year

40 Years After Bhopal Gas Tragedy, 'Toxic Waste' at Union Carbide to be Disposed After HC Order

Meanwhile, an activist who works with survivors of the Union Carbide disaster, Rachna Dhingra alleged that the 337 MT waste was just one percent of the entire waste material and the waste (underground) which infected groundwater of around 40 settlements of Bhopal was still lying in the factory.

'Our Dalit leader': DKS backs Priyank Kharge amid BJP's demand for resignation

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has rejected BJP's demand for the resignation of state minister Priyank Kharge and said party leaders \"know his integrity\".

CM Naidu Unveils Swarna Andhra Vision 2047

The CM highlighted water security as one of key development initiatives and crucial to the long-term growth of Andhra Pradesh.

Kerala CM Calls Maha Min's 'Mini-Pak' Remark Deplorable, Provocative

\"A minister who makes such hate-filled remarks is unfit to hold office\"

Prez Murmu extends New Year greetings

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday extended her greetings to the people on the eve of the new year 2025.

Why is PM refusing to visit Manipur?: Congress after Biren Singh apology

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi after Manipur Chief Minister Biren Singh apologised for the ongoing 'crisis' in the state, which erupted since May 2023.

Defence Forces' Chiefs to Have ADCs From Sister Services From January

Moving towards deeper integration, the three services chiefs will have their Aide De Camps (personal staff officers) from sister services.

NIA Achieves 100 Percent Conviction Rate in 2024

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday announced a record-breaking achievement for 2024, boasting a 100 percent conviction rate with the conviction of 68 accused in 25 cases, a feat that underscores the agency's commitment to delivering justice and strengthening national security.

CBI Court Sends 5 Accused to 3 Years in Prison in Telgi Bogus Stamp Scam

The Special Judge for CBI Cases on December 30 sentenced 5 accused persons namely Falguni Ben Babubhai Patel; Kishore Kumar Purshottambhai Patel; Prashant Nangappa Patil; Amzad Ali and Shailh Zakir Hussain to 3 years' imprisonment with a total fine of Rs 2.5 lakh in Telgi Bogus Stamp Scam, the CBI said in a press release on Tuesday.

Glad Amit Shah has declared Wayanad tragedy as 'disaster of severe nature': Priyanka

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi welcomed Union Home Minister Amit Shah's decision to classify the Wayanad tragedy as a \"Disaster of Severe Nature,\" underlining that this step would aid rehabilitation efforts and called for the swift allocation of necessary funds.

Maha Kumbh Mela has taken shape, will be grand spectacle: UP CM

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday highlighted the immense cultural and spiritual significance of the upcoming Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, noting that the event has taken its shape and is expected to be an even grander spectacle than previous editions.

Former CBI Inspector Rahul Raj Stripped of Medal for Excellence

The central government has cancelled the Union Home Minister's Medal for Excellence in Investigation-2023 awarded to Rahul Raj, a former inspector of the Central Bureau of Investigation, following his arrest in an alleged bribery case in exchange for manipulating inspection reports for nursing colleges in Madhya Pradesh.

Anti-Marginalised Mentality: Cong Chief Kharge Attacks BJP

Hits out at alleged caste atrocities against Dalits, Adivasis

Uniform Civil Code BJP's manifesto, pending with law panel: Law Min Meghwal

Expressing the government's intent to work towards bringing Uniform Civil Code, Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Tuesday said that UCC figured in the BJP manifesto for 2024 Lok Sabha polls and the party makes such a mention when it feels that the proposal can be implemented.

Small savings rates kept unchanged for January-March

The central government has kept the interest rates unchanged on various small savings schemes for the January-March quarter of financial year 2024-25, according to an official notification from the Ministry of Finance.

Yunus Pays Tribute to Manmohan Singh

Bangladesh Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday paid a rich tribute to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who died last week.

India Fourth Nation to Achieve Space-Docking

Following the successful launch of the SpaDeX mission, Union Minister of state Jitendra Singh stated that India has become the fourth country to join the select league of nations to achieve space docking through its own indigenously developed \"Bharatiya Docking System.\"

Farmers Seek Centre's Invite for Talks on Demands

Dallewal's hunger strike crosses 35 days; SC defers hearing on hospital shift to January 2; Punjab govt says negotiations under way

PM to Launch Five New Trains Connecting Delhi to Kashmir in New Year

In a significant step towards enhancing connectivity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate five new train services linking Delhi to the Kashmir Valley in January, providing a major boost to travel comfort and convenience.

Bhagat Singh Gallery in Lahore's Poonch House opened

The Punjab government in Pakistan has inaugurated the Bhagat Singh Gallery in the historic Poonch House, Lahore, where the iconic freedom fighter's trial took place 93 years ago.

Manipur CM Says Sorry for Ethnic Strife, Hopeful of Peace

\"We now have to forget past mistakes and have to start a new life: I hope with the New Year, normalcy and peace will be restored in state\"

Expelled from college over unpaid fees, Dalit girl in Haryana ends life

The family accused the police of initially being reluctant to file the case. They stated that the delay in recording the father's statement was due to his poor mental condition.

INDIA'S ROAD TO WTC FINAL FADES AWAY

Scott Boland and Pat Cummins led Australia to a massive 184-run victory over India in the Melbourne Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground on Monday.

Bumrah Shortlisted for ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year Award

India talisman pacer Jasprit Bumrah, along with England batters Joe Root, Harry Brook, and Australia batter Travis Head, have been shortlisted for the ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year.

India's top-order woes: From stability to struggles in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy

The 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy stands at a crossroads for Indian cricket. It's a series teetering between heartbreak and triumph, where new heroes may rise to claim the spotlight, yet the struggles of India's seasoned top order loom large, casting a shadow over this transitional phase.