December 16, 2025 8:22 AM December 16, 2025 8:22 AM

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SOG Jawan Martyred in Udhampur Gunfight

In Jammu and Kashmir, a Special Operations Group, or SOG, jawan was martyred, and a terrorist is believed to have been injured in a gunfight in Udhampur district last evening. Our correspondent reports that the encounter took place in Sohan village of Majalta tehsil when security forces launched a s...

December 16, 2025 8:16 AM December 16, 2025 8:16 AM

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Statue of SP Balasubrahmanyam Inaugurated in Hyderabad

In Telangana, the statue of legendary playback singer S P Balasubrahmanyam was inaugurated on the premises of Ravindra Bharati, a state-run cultural complex in Hyderabad, yesterday. Former Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, Haryana former Governor Bandaru Dattatreya and Telangana Industries Minister D...

December 16, 2025 8:11 AM December 16, 2025 8:11 AM

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Dense Fog Disrupts Flights and Trains in Delhi

A layer of dense fog blanketed Delhi, disrupting flight and train services in the National Capital. The fog, accompanied by cold winds, made the early hours quite chilly for residents. Several flights are delayed at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi due to fog. Passengers have been reques...

December 16, 2025 8:09 AM December 16, 2025 8:09 AM

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India Criticises Pakistan at UN Security Council

In the UN Security Council, India sharply criticised Pakistan's domestic political situation, flagging Islamabad for jailing former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and allowing its armed forces to engineer a constitutional coup through the 27th amendment. The amendment grants lifetime immunity t...

December 16, 2025 8:04 AM December 16, 2025 8:04 AM

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IMD Forecasts Dense Fog in Several States Today

The India Meteorological Department has forecast dense to very dense fog conditions over Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh today. The IMD said that isolated pockets of Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and Himachal Pradesh will experience dense fog conditions during the early hours till tomorrow. Si...

December 16, 2025 8:02 AM December 16, 2025 8:02 AM

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Bangladesh Marks Victory Day Commemorating 1971 Liberation

Bangladesh is set to celebrate Victory Day today, the most precious day of the Bangladeshis, as the country was liberated from the Pakistani occupation forces on this day in 1971 after a nine-month-long bloodstained War of Liberation. The nation would take a renewed pledge to translate into reality ...

December 16, 2025 9:55 AM December 16, 2025 9:55 AM

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Minority Affairs Ministry Advises Early Application for Hajj 2026

The Ministry of Minority Affairs has advised Indian Private Hajj Pilgrims to apply early and choose only authorised Hajj Group Organisers for Hajj 2026. In view of the advisory issued by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, regarding the Hajj 2026, the Ministry directed people to...

December 16, 2025 7:51 AM December 16, 2025 7:51 AM

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Maharashtra Bans Physical and Mental Punishment in Schools

The Maharashtra government has ordered a complete ban on physical and mental punishment in schools, reinforcing provisions of the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, with special emphasis on Section 17. A new government resolution was issued in this regard yesterday. Teachers, headmasters and even t...

December 16, 2025 7:49 AM December 16, 2025 7:49 AM

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Nuclear Energy Bill Introduced in Lok Sabha

The Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India Bill, 2025, was introduced in the Lok Sabha yesterday. Minister of State for Atomic Energy, Dr Jitendra Singh, introduced the Bill.   The bill is aimed at the development of nuclear energy and ionising radiation for ...

December 16, 2025 7:08 AM December 16, 2025 7:08 AM

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Under-19 Asia Cup: India to Face Malaysia Today

In the Under-19 Asia Cup Cricket, India will take on Malaysia in their third group-stage match at the Sevens Stadium, Dubai, today. The match will begin at 10:30 AM, Indian Time.      Ayush Mhatre-led India will look to continue their winning streak after registering a victory over Pakistan, beating...