December 19, 2025 1:56 PM

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Security forces launch extensive search operation in Rajouri villages, J&K

In Jammu and Kashmir, security forces have launched an extensive search operation in different villages of Rajouri district after reports of suspicious movement. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that joint teams of 49 Rashtriya Rifles of the Army and the Special Operations Group of J&K Poli...

December 19, 2025 1:52 PM

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Indian men’s doubles pair Satwik-Chirag set for key group clash at BWF World Tour Finals

In Badminton, India’s men’s doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will take on the arch nemesis Malaysian duo of Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik in their final group game in the BWF World Tour Finals in China this evening. The Indian men’s doubles pair is currently on top of the grou...

December 19, 2025 1:45 PM

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Delhi government to install air purifiers in 10,000 school classrooms

The Delhi government will install air purifiers in ten thousand school classrooms in view of the deteriorating air quality in the national capital. Briefing the media today, Delhi Minister Ashish Sood said the air purifiers will be installed in the first phase as part of the government’s continued e...

December 19, 2025 1:39 PM

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Senior IIS officer Baqar Mirza passes away

Senior Indian Information Service (IIS) Officer Baqar Mirza passed away late last night in Hyderabad due to a heart attack. He was 67 years old. During his distinguished career, Mirza worked in various departments of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, including Akashvani, DD News, the Pub...

December 19, 2025 1:35 PM

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External Affairs Minister interacts with MPs who represented India at UNGA

External Affairs Minister Dr Jaishankar today interacted with the members of the multi-party Parliamentary delegations who recently represented India at the UN General Assembly. In a social media post, Dr Jaishankar lauded the members for putting across India's stance on the world stage. Dr Jaishank...

December 19, 2025 1:31 PM

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EU leaders agree on 90 billion euro loan for Ukraine

European Union (EU) leaders have agreed to provide Ukraine with a 90 billion euro loan backed by the EU budget after failing to agree on using frozen Russian assets. The agreement is expected to cover Ukraine's military and economic needs for the next two years, which came after more than a day of t...

December 19, 2025 1:28 PM

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NIFT reduces application fee for entrance tests across categories

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) has reduced the application fee for entrance tests across various categories. The Ministry of Textiles informed that for the batch of 2026-27, the application fee for the Open, OBC-NCL and Open-EWS categories has been reduced from three thousand ru...

December 19, 2025 1:20 PM

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US President signs NDAA 2026, stresses deeper US engagement with India and Quad

US President Donald Trump has signed the National Defence Authorisation Act (NDAA) for Financial Year 2026 into law, emphasising deeper US engagement with India and the Quad to advance a free and open Indo-Pacific and address the challenge posed by China. Trump said that the Act will enable the Depa...

December 19, 2025 1:11 PM

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Goa marked its 64th Liberation Day today

On the occasion, President Droupadi Murmu hailed the freedom fighters for their unwavering resolve and unflinching dedication. In a social media post, the President said the nation remembers with gratitude the bravehearts who fought relentlessly to liberate Goa from colonial rule. President Murmu wi...