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Calling Mr. Gehlot’s claim “completely false and misleading”, Rajendra Rathore says approximately 25% of the Aravalli area falls under wildlife sanctuaries, national parks, reserved forests where mining is completely prohibited

Lagnajita Chakraborty claimed that the incident took place on Saturday (December 20) evening during a cultural programme at the school, located in Bhagabanpur, where she was performing

A probe has revealed that the accused had similarly drugged and assaulted speech and hearing impaired women and threatened them into silence by blackmailing them with obscene videos, according to a police official

BJP State leadership reportedly faces the difficulty of choosing between veteran grassroots-level party councillors with a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) background and a ranking police officer, a political “arriviste” according to some in the BJP, for the Mayor’s post 

Addressing a gathering in Dibrugarh district, the Prime Minister also criticised the grand old party for denying land rights to Assam’s tea plantation workers

President Droupadi Murmu has approved the Viksit Bharat—Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025, replacing the MGNREGA. The new law guarantees 125 days of wage employment annually to rural households volunteering for unskilled manual work, aligning with the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision. Opposition parties have criticized the move, citing concerns over undermining Mahatma Gandhi's legacy.

Slab was noticed by passengers and local residents, who immediately alerted the station master

India's U19 Asia Cup final against Pakistan in Dubai included a heated exchange after captain Ayush Mhatre's early dismissal. Pakistan posted a formidable 347, thanks to Sameer Minhas's 172, putting India under immense pressure. Mhatre's quick exit and subsequent on-field confrontation added to the intense rivalry, as India struggled in their chase.

Movement of a herd of elephants has been noticed near rail tracks between Chakradharpur (Jharkhand's Singhbhum)-Jharsuguda (Odisha) section of the division, especially Bandamuna during night

Stock markets have to brace for a cautious start to the week, influenced by foreign investor activity and global economic cues. A shortened trading week due to Christmas may also result in subdued volumes. Experts anticipate a range-bound market with a positive bias, driven by renewed FII interest and a slight INR recovery, as investors eye upcoming Q3 earnings.

The names of voters against serial numbers 551 and 552, both residents of Tamil Nadu, have been mentioned in Hindi

Kerala witnessed an emotional farewell as legendary actor, screenwriter and director Sreenivasan, one of the most influential figures in Malayalam cinema, was laid to rest with full state honours.

Officials directed to search for office space, the government said, adding that no rental payment from February 1

Mr. Yadav also said all States have been asked to monitor elephant movement along the railway tracks

Less than a week old, the calf was severely injured when a Rajdhani Express ploughed through a herd crossing the track in Hojai district on December 20, killing seven elephants on the spot

Police reportedly pick up main accused and suspects in the case

Governor R.N. Ravi said during the pandemic, India shared vaccines with 150 countries before fully vaccinating its own population

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon advises job seekers to prioritize emotional intelligence and communication skills over technical tasks as AI reshapes the workforce. He believes human soft skills are irreplaceable by machines, urging individuals to focus on critical thinking and adaptability.

After the third blast furnace was revived this year (2025), the plant had suffered losses to the tune of ₹1,000 crore, he says