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December 11, 2025 11:29 AM December 11, 2025 11:29 AM

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Polling begins in Telangana for first phase of Gram Panchayat elections

In Telangana, polling has begun amidst elaborate arrangements for 3 thousand 834 Gram Panchayats, and 27 thousand 628 wards in the first phase of elections in the state. About 55 lakh voters will be utilising their franchise at 37 thousand 562 polling stations. 12 thousand 960 candidates are in the ...

December 11, 2025 11:21 AM December 11, 2025 11:21 AM

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Over 3.6 lakh MGNREGS job cards deleted since 2019-20 in J&K and Ladakh

The Union Ministry of Rural Development has informed the Lok Sabha that Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh witnessed the deletion of more than 3.6 lakh MGNREGS job cards between 2019-20 and 2024-25.     The Ministry also confirmed that 79 thousand 674 workers were removed from the rolls during a...

December 11, 2025 11:16 AM December 11, 2025 11:16 AM

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J&K installs 3,601 solar agriculture pumps under PM-KUSUM scheme

The Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy on Wednesday informed the Lok Sabha that Jammu and Kashmir has installed 3 thousand 601 solar agriculture pumps under the Pradhan Mantri-Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme till November 30 of the ongoing fiscal.     T...

December 11, 2025 10:10 AM December 11, 2025 10:10 AM

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BSF observes Raja Mohatam Day, honouring 1971 war heroes who recaptured Ferozepur post

The nation pays homage to the valour and supreme sacrifice of Maha Vir Chakra awardee, Assistant Commandant of BSF, Ram Krishan Wadhwa and his 8 comrades, today, whose bravery snatched the Raja Mohatam Post in Mamdot Sector of Ferozepur in Punjab from the enemies during the 1971 war. Out of the 8, t...

December 10, 2025 8:51 PM December 10, 2025 8:51 PM

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Goa nightclub fire: Delhi Court denies interim relief to Luthra brothers

Owners of Goa's Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub that caught fire killing at least 25 people, today failed to get interim relief from a Delhi court. Owners of the nightclub, Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, in their plea sought transit anticipatory bail for a hearing.   Additional Sessions Judge Vandana, who...

December 10, 2025 2:30 PM December 10, 2025 2:30 PM

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Rajasthan celebrates ‘Pravasi Rajasthani Diwas’ in Jaipur 

Pravasi Rajasthani Diwas is being celebrated in Jaipur today, with participation from Non-Resident Rajasthanis from across India and abroad.    The event aims to connect NR Rajasthanis with their cultural roots and ensure their contribution to the State’s development. Addressing the inaugural ceremo...

December 10, 2025 1:55 PM December 10, 2025 1:55 PM

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Hornbill Festival to conclude today in Nagaland

The 26th edition of Nagaland’s famed Hornbill Festival - the “Festival of Festivals” - draws to a grand close this evening at Unity Plaza, Naga Heritage Village, Kisama. Akashvani correspondent reports, at 5 PM, the curtains will fall on ten spectacular days of culture, colour, and global participat...

December 10, 2025 12:58 PM December 10, 2025 12:58 PM

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33 Indian fishermen released from Sri Lankan prisons

Thirty three Indian fishermen were freed from Sri Lankan prisons. The fishermen from Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Kottaipattinam and Rameswaram who were in Sri Lankan prisons were arrested on 3rd November. They were given emergency certificates by the Indian Embassy officials to travel back to Indi...

December 10, 2025 11:28 AM December 10, 2025 11:28 AM

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South Goa administration bans indoor fireworks at tourist establishments

The District Magistrate of South Goa has issued a strict order prohibiting the use, bursting, ignition, or operation of fireworks, pyrotechnic devices, sparklers, flame effects, smoke effects, and any similar fire or smoke-producing devices inside tourist establishments across the district.    This ...