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December 19, 2025 9:04 PM December 19, 2025 9:04 PM

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EC releases draft electoral roll for Gujarat under ongoing SIR campaign

The Election Commission today released the draft electoral roll for Gujarat under the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) campaign. The draft roll has registered around 4 crore 34 lakh voters in the state. Notably, the revision process resulted in the removal of over 73 lakh 73 thousand names f...

December 19, 2025 8:20 PM December 19, 2025 8:20 PM

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Union govt releases over 127 cr under 15th Finance Commission Grants to Tamil Nadu

The Government has released over 127 crore rupees under the 15th Finance Commission Grants to strengthen Rural Local Bodies and Panchayati Raj Institutions in Tamil Nadu for the financial year 2025-26. The Ministry of Panchayati Raj said that this is the second installment of untied grants for 9 Dis...

December 19, 2025 4:20 PM December 19, 2025 4:20 PM

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Telangana: 41 underground cadres of banned CPI(M) surrendered in Hyderabad

In Telangana, 41 underground cadres, including 6 senior functionaries of the banned CPI (Maoist) organisation, have surrendered before the state police in the presence of Director General of Police Shivadhar Reddy in Hyderabad. They also surrendered 24 firearms, including an INSAS LMG, 3 AK-47 rifle...

December 19, 2025 2:20 PM December 19, 2025 2:20 PM

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Delhi Metro Museum at Supreme Court Station opens to public

The newly inaugurated Delhi Metro Museum at the Supreme Court Metro Station is now open to the public. In a social media post, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation said that the museum aims to showcase the journey of the Delhi Metro through guided walkthroughs and curated exhibits. DMRC informed that th...

December 19, 2025 1:56 PM 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 1:45 PM 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 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 1:11 PM 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...

December 19, 2025 1:01 PM December 19, 2025 1:01 PM

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First Gen Z post office opens in J&K, marks step towards modern postal services

Jammu and Kashmir has achieved a significant milestone with the inauguration of its first Gen Z Post Office at the AIIMS Vijaypur campus. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that, launched under the Department of Posts’ initiative to modernise campus post offices, the facility aims to transform tr...

December 19, 2025 1:22 PM December 19, 2025 1:22 PM

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Goa marks 64th Liberation Day, Chief Minister calls for developed state by 2037

Goa marked its 64th Liberation Day today with a state-level ceremony at the Goa University grounds, where Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant urged citizens to work towards making Goa a developed state by 2037, aligned with the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision. Dr. Sawant highlighted Goa’s progress in educati...