'Don't want your mercy': Mamata Banerjee tears up MGNREGA note; calls Centre 'disrespectful' - watch

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee publicly tore up new MGNREGA norms, accusing the Centre of imposing 'valueless' conditions and withholding funds. She highlighted her state's Karmashree scheme as an alternative, vowing to increase workdays and asserting Bengal's fight for dignity and federal rights amidst upcoming elections.

In a significant legal development, the Karnataka High Court termed the menstrual leave plea, a matter of public importance and scheduled its hearing for January 2026.

In a moment of cultural pride, India hopes Diwali will become the 16th Indian tradition recognised by UNESCO as the Intergovernmental Committee meets to assess new entries.
 

Deepak Tandon and his wife Barkha Tandon have filed a complaint at the Khamhardih police station in Raipur. Meanwhile, the DSP Kalpana Verma’s brother has also registered a counter-complaint against the businessman. 

Home minister Amit Shah accused the Congress of "vote chori" in Lok Sabha, citing alleged instances involving Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi, and a pending case against Sonia Gandhi regarding voter registration. Congress MPs protested, with KC Venugopal asserting the case against Sonia Gandhi was dismissed. Shah maintained he stated a fact about a court case.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has refuted Rahul Gandhi's allegations of vote theft in Haryana. Shah clarified that a house listed with a single number housed multiple families and that duplicate voter entries are a result of systemic issues, not manipulation by the BJP or Election Commission.

Lok Sabha witnessed a heated exchange as Rahul Gandhi challenged Home Minister Amit Shah to a debate on the Special Investigation Report and alleged fake voters. Shah firmly stated he would decide the debate's timing and sequence, asserting parliamentary procedure. He countered 'vote chori' claims, referencing past instances and a Delhi High Court case involving Sonia Gandhi.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday told the Lok Sabha that there could be no discussion in Parliament on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls as it falls within the domain of the Election Commission, which functions independently of the government. 

In a heated session, the Maharashtra Assembly witnessed sharp exchanges as members clashed over the Ladki Bahin Yojana, turning the discussion into a political flashpoint.

Booth Level Officers (BLOs) in West Bengal are facing immense pressure and exhaustion during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Working 12-16 hour days, they are struggling with tight deadlines, demanding tasks, and fear of consequences, blurring the lines between work and personal life. Political parties blame each other for the strain.

Shillong Teer Result Tuesday 10.12.2025: On December 10 the first and second round Shillong Teer numbers will be announced on 4 PM. The Khasi Hills Archery Sports Association runs Shillong Teer, a one-of-a-kind lottery game centered on archery, scroll down for the result update.

Rahul Gandhi met PM Modi and Amit Shah to finalise key appointments for the Central Information Commission and Central Vigilance Commission, submitting a dissent note. This meeting occurred as Gandhi's upcoming Berlin visit for an Indian Overseas Congress event drew criticism from the BJP, accusing him of prioritizing foreign trips over parliamentary duties.

Two schools in Delhi's Sadiq Nagar and Laxmi Nagar received a bomb threat on Wednesday, said Delhi Police.

In response to recent flight disruptions that have left many passengers stranded, the Civil Aviation Ministry has established a specialized oversight team to oversee IndiGo's operations. This proactive step aims to mitigate the inconvenience caused by extensive delays and cancellations.

A Delhi court on Wednesday declined to grant immediate interim relief to Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, owners of the ‘Burch by Romeo Lane’ nightclub in Goa, where a fire last weekend claimed at least 25 lives.

A key witness in the Sandeshkhali attack case, Bholanath Ghosh, was critically injured in a road accident where his car was hit by a truck. His son and driver died in the incident. Ghosh's family alleges a conspiracy by TMC leader Shahjahan Sheikh, currently in jail, to silence him. The accident occurred while Ghosh was en route to court.

IADWS is a multi-layered air defence system comprising all indigenous Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missiles (QRSAM), Advanced Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) missiles and a high-power laser-based Directed Energy Weapon (DEW).

Amid the ongoing IndiGo crisis, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has ordered immediate on-site inspections at 11 airports and asked IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers to appear with data on December 11. The DGCA has directed that inspection reports be submitted within 24 hours.

Viral Videos '19 Minute Viral Video': Many people are searching for phrases such as new viral mms bache ka and chota bacha viral video link, but authorities have warned that such searches can be dangerous and misleading. The original source of the video remains unclear, and despite the lack of verified information, the clip continues to spread, increasing public curiosity and confusion.

Forty-four former judges have condemned a campaign against Chief Justice of India Surya Kant over his Rohingya migrant case comments. They stated critics twisted a routine judicial query about legal status into accusations of bias, distorting the court's affirmation of human dignity and rejection of torture.

Purvanchal Expressway viral car romance video scandal: Sacked ATMS manager Ashutosh Soni breaks silence, denies extortion of Rs 32,000, and claims he was framed by colleagues and the local lobby.

Maharashtra Legislative Assembly: In a significant political development, the Maharashtra Speaker rejected the Congress demand to begin impeachment proceedings against the State Election Commissioner, escalating tensions in the Assembly.

Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the PM's Chamber in Parliament regarding the selection of the Chief Information Commissioner (CIC). 

IndiGo Crisis: The Delhi High Court questioned the sharp spike in airfares, noting that tickets previously priced at around Rs. 5,000 had surged to Rs. 30,000–35,000. The court also sought clarity on the government's oversight of the situation.

Nearly 24 lakh households now have rooftop solar systems under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. The scheme aims for one crore installations by FY 2026-27, with over 19 lakh systems already commissioned. Strict quality checks, including vendor maintenance and third-party assessments, are in place to ensure reliability.

IndiGo Crisis: The Delhi High Court questioned the sharp spike in airfares, noting that tickets previously priced at around Rs. 5,000 had surged to Rs. 30,000–35,000. The court also sought clarity on the government's oversight of the situation.

In an unprecedented operational collapse, IndiGo’s massive wave of cancellations has sparked nationwide disruption and deepened concerns over pilot shortages and planning failures.
 

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor declined the Veer Savarkar Award, calling organizers irresponsible for announcing his name without consent. He learned of the award through media reports and stated he neither knew about nor accepted it. HRDS India, however, claims they notified Tharoor and visited him to extend the invitation.

Amid a sudden engine failure, a small aircraft made a crash landing on I-95 in Florida, hitting a car and sending its driver to the hospital.
 

Mumbai faced a 600–1000 MLD water deficit. BMC is fast-tracking Gargai Dam, Pinjal Dam & Damanganga-Pinjal Link + 200 MLD Colaba desalination plant to add over 1,500 MLD by 2030.