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26 Dec 2023

France

27 passengers on France-grounded plane seek asylum: What it means

A Romanian charter plane heading for Nicaragua with 303 passengers—mostly Indians—remained grounded in France for four days over suspected human trafficking.

26 Dec 2023

COVID-19

India reports 412 new COVID-19 cases; Kerala top contributor

India registered 412 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of active cases to 4,170, the Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry said on Tuesday.

26 Dec 2023

Delhi

Delhi: 30 flights delayed, 5 diverted amid fog, low visibility

At least 30 flights, including international ones, were delayed and five were diverted in Delhi on Tuesday as the national capital remained enveloped in thick fog for the third day.

26 Dec 2023

India

Record deaths: 168 tigers died in India in 2023 alone

India witnessed a challenging year for its big cat population in 2023, with a record-breaking 168 tiger deaths, the highest figure in the past 12 years.

26 Dec 2023

France

Flight with 300 Indians, grounded in France, lands in Mumbai

A charter plane carrying 276 passengers, mostly Indians, which was grounded in France over suspicions of human trafficking, landed in Mumbai early on Tuesday, PTI reported. Twenty-seven others stayed back.

25 Dec 2023

Jammu And Kashmir

Kashmir: Army chief stresses 'professionalism' amid alleged civilian deaths

Chief of the Army Staff Chief General Manoj Pande visited the Rajouri-Poonch sector in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, wherein he instructed commanders to conduct operations in the "most professional manner."

25 Dec 2023

Sakshee Malikkh

WFI election: Sakshee Malikkh hints at reconsidering retirement decision

Former wrestler Sakshee Malikkh has hinted at reconsidering her recent retirement decision following the dissolution of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI)'s newly-elected governing body on Sunday.

25 Dec 2023

Chennai

Techie burned alive by ex-classmate who changed sex for her

In a spine-chilling incident in Tamil Nadu, a 24-year-old software engineer, R Nandhini, was allegedly brutally murdered by her former classmate, Vetrimaran, who underwent a sex change operation in hopes of marrying her.

25 Dec 2023

Delhi

Cold wave: Delhi flight operations hit, thick fog reduces visibility

Delhi residents woke up to a chilly morning with heavy fog on Monday as the cold wave intensified across North India.

25 Dec 2023

UAPA

NewsClick anti-terror case: HR head moves court to turn approver

NewsClick's human resources (HR) head, Amit Chakraborty, has reportedly moved the Patiala House Court in Delhi to become an approver or a witness for the prosecution.

Brij Bhushan to athletes: Reactions to Centre suspending WFI body

In an unexpected move, the Union Sports and Youth Affairs Ministry suspended the newly elected governing body of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) led by Sanjay Singh on Sunday.

Sports Ministry suspends newly-elected Brij Bhushan aide-led WFI body

The Union Sports and Youth Affairs Ministry has reportedly suspended the newly-formed Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) body led by Sanjay Singh, a close aide of former chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

24 Dec 2023

Jammu And Kashmir

J&K: Retired senior cop shot dead inside mosque by terrorists

A retired senior police officer was shot dead by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district on Sunday morning, the police said.

Wrestlers in Congress lap: Brij Bhushan on WFI election protest

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP and former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Saturday claimed the protesting wrestlers were "sitting on the Congress's lap."

23 Dec 2023

Hyderabad

Telangana: Massive fire breaks out at Hyderabad hospital

A massive fire reportedly broke out at a hospital in the Mehdipatnam area of Telangana's capital, Hyderabad, on Saturday evening.

23 Dec 2023

Tejashwi Yadav

Land-for-jobs scam: Tejashwi Yadav summoned by ED on January 5

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) issued fresh summons to Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav on Saturday in the money laundering case related to the alleged land-for-jobs scam.

23 Dec 2023

Indian Army

J&K: Army foils infiltration bid in Akhnoor, 1 terrorist killed

The Indian Army on Saturday revealed it foiled a major infiltration attempt by four heavily armed terrorists near the International Border (IB) in Khour of Jammu and Kashmir's Akhnoor district.

23 Dec 2023

Domestic Violence

Motivational speaker Vivek Bindra booked for assaulting wife hours post-wedding

Popular motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and social media influencer Vivek Bindra has been booked for alleged domestic violence against his wife, Yanika Bindra.

23 Dec 2023

Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi liqourgate: ED issues third summons to Delhi CM Kejriwal

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for the third time on January 3 for questioning in the Delhi liquor policy case.

22 Dec 2023

Delhi

Delhi air pollution worsens: CAQM bans construction, suggests online classes

The Centre's Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has invoked Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage III anti-pollution measures in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) amid a decline in air quality to "severe" levels.

 J&K: CRPF issues advisory for troops after Poonch ambush

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has reportedly issued a high alert a day after the death of several Indian Army personnel in a terrorist ambush in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K).

22 Dec 2023

Sakshee Malikkh

WFI election: Bajrang Punia returns Padma Shri in protest

Wrestler and Olympic medalist Bajrang Punia on Friday said he wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and decided to return his Padma Shri award as a sign of protest.

22 Dec 2023

Canada

Space given to terrorists: India after Trudeau's 'tonal shift' remark

Amid the ongoing diplomatic row, India has voiced its apprehension over Canada's alleged tolerance of terrorists and extremists.

22 Dec 2023

Republic Day

India invites Macron as 2024 Republic Day chief guest: Report

The Indian government has reportedly invited French President Emmanuel Macron to be the chief guest for the Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi on January 26, 2024.

21 Dec 2023

Climate Change

India's climate action: Efforts toward sustainability & climate change mitigation

In the era of rising mercury and frequent natural disasters, India is actively engaged in climate action, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability and mitigating climate change.

21 Dec 2023

Indian Army

Army truck ambushed in J&K's Poonch district; 3 personnel killed

Terrorists opened fire on an Indian Army truck transporting jawans in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch area on Thursday. Three Army personnel were killed while three others were injured.

21 Dec 2023

Uttar Pradesh

Wife donates kidney to sick brother, gets 'talaq' from husband

In a shocking development from Uttar Pradesh, a man reportedly gave "triple talaq" to his wife over WhatsApp after she informed him that she donated a kidney to her sick brother.

Brij Bhushan's aide elected as Wrestling Federation of India president

Sanjay Singh, a trusted associate of former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) head Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, has been elected as the new WFI president.

21 Dec 2023

Ashwini Vaishnaw

Parliament Winter Session: Both Houses pass Telecommunications Bill 2023

The Parliament, on Thursday, passed the Telecommunications Bill 2023.

21 Dec 2023

Papua New Guinea

India sends Papua New Guinea relief supplies after volcanic eruption

India is sending Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) supplies to the people of Papua New Guinea in the wake of the recent volcanic eruption.

CISF to take over Parliament security after last week's breach 

The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) may soon take over the security responsibilities of Parliament.

DMK minister jailed for 3 years in corruption case

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) minister K Ponmudy has been sentenced to three years of simple imprisonment in a Rs. 1.75 crore disproportionate assets case, ANI reported.

21 Dec 2023

Parliament

Former Karnataka cop's son detained in Parliament security breach case

An engineer from Karnataka, who is reportedly the son of a retired cop, was detained by Delhi Police officials from his Bagalkote residence on Wednesday night over alleged links to the security breach in Parliament.

20 Dec 2023

Indian Government

Cheaper gas to women's reservation: Major policy reforms in 2023

In 2023, the Indian government initiated groundbreaking policy reforms.

20 Dec 2023

Ayodhya

Ram Mandir inauguration: Air India Express to begin Delhi-Ayodhya flight 

Air India Express is set to launch its first-ever flight from Delhi to Ayodhya on December 30, just in time for the Ram temple's inauguration.

20 Dec 2023

Mansukh Mandaviya

India witnesses COVID-19 surge, health minister calls for mock drills

India on Wednesday witnessed a fresh surge in COVID-19 cases, with 614 new cases reported in the last 24 hours—reportedly the highest daily tally since May 21. This increase is attributed to the coronavirus sub-variant JN.1.

20 Dec 2023

Arvind Kejriwal

Kejriwal to skip ED summons due to pre-scheduled Vipassana retreat

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, on Wednesday, left Delhi for a 10-day Vipassana meditation camp in Punjab's Hoshiarpur.

20 Dec 2023

Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu rains: 10 dead, IAF pressed for relief, rescue

At least 10 people have reportedly been killed in Tamil Nadu after torrential rains wreaked havoc in the state's southern areas.

20 Dec 2023

Narendra Modi

Committed to law: PM Modi on Pannun assassination plot allegations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has broken his silence on an alleged plot by an Indian official to assassinate Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, who is a United States (US) citizen.

19 Dec 2023

Narendra Modi

India's diplomacy in 2023: A year of milestones 

India has made some significant strides lately in the global diplomatic arena.