ECI Counters Trinamool`s Allegations, Says Point-Wise Replies Given On Bengal SIR Concerns

In a detailed response, senior commission officials said the ECI provided a "point-wise rebuttal" to every concern raised by the 10-member Trinamool Congress parliamentary delegation that met top election authorities at Nirvachan Sadan in Delhi earlier in the day. 

The IMD has issued a dense fog alert for North India until December 27, 2025. With "Cold Day" conditions and visibility dropping to zero in some cities, find the Christmas Day forecast for Delhi and the latest on Kashmir’s Chillai Kalan.

India's 'Capital Dome' air defense system set to outshine global rivals, ensuring unmatched protection against fighter jets and missiles.

Researchers from IIT Madras and Australian universities have developed a novel nanotechnology injection system. This system delivers cancer drugs directly into breast cancer cells using tiny silicon needles, protecting healthy cells. Lab tests show it significantly outperforms the drug alone, offering sustained release and improved efficacy.

A new ICMR study reveals disrupted sleep, rising stress, and central obesity are driving India's breast cancer surge, projected to add 50,000 cases annually. Lifestyle shifts, reproductive delays, and hormonal factors are reshaping disease patterns, differing from Western trends. Researchers emphasize prevention and early screening.

Lucknow’s new BrahMos missile facility is revolutionising defense manufacturing, boosting India’s military capabilities and driving global exports with cutting-edge technology and a growing workforce.

Flying at Mach 8, India’s ET-LDHCM can reach enemy targets in minutes, outpacing all defences.

Dense fog led to multiple fatal accidents across Uttar Pradesh, claiming nine lives. In Sultanpur, a truck collision on Purvanchal Expressway resulted in three deaths. Two teenagers died in a motorcycle crash in Kanpur, while four men perished in Bijnor after their SUV hit a stationary dumper truck.

A Madhya Pradesh High Court division bench has put on hold a previous order that stayed the disposal of 800 metric tons of toxic ash from the Union Carbide plant. The court directed the government to proceed with disposal within two months, consulting an expert committee, as per an earlier directive.

UP CM Yogi Adityanath blamed Congress and Muhammad Ali Jinnah for India's "cultural division" and Partition. He stated that the compromise over "Vande Mataram" was the first dangerous outcome of Congress' appeasement politics, leading to separatism. Adityanath argued the opposition to the song was political, not religious.

A little-known hijacking from decades ago resurfaces, revealing how two men once accused of using a toy gun to seize an aircraft later entered electoral politics and rose to power as elected legislators.

Kochi police have dropped drug charges against actor Shine Tom Chacko and a co-accused after forensic reports confirmed no narcotic substances were found. The case, which gained attention in April following a hotel raid where the actor allegedly jumped into a pool to evade police, has now concluded with clean chits for both individuals.

India is nearing deals to export BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to Vietnam and Indonesia. Russia has given its nod for these sales. These agreements, worth over Rs 4,000 crore, will make Vietnam and Indonesia the latest ASEAN nations to acquire the missiles. India is also looking to export other defence systems to friendly countries.

A chilling wolf attack claimed the life of a three-year-old boy in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, on Monday, amplifying widespread fear in rural areas. This incident marks the latest in a series of fatal attacks, with 13 people, mostly children, succumbing to wolves in the district over the past three months.

The Chinese embassy in Delhi has launched an online visa application system for Indian passport holders, simplifying the process by allowing applicants to fill forms and upload documents digitally. This new system, announced on WeChat, aims to provide greater convenience for those applying for tourist, business, student, and work visas.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, on his first Delhi visit post-oath, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Accompanied by Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary and Union Minister Lalan Singh, Kumar's visit was termed a "courtesy call" with discussions on "developed Bihar." Shah affirmed the NDA government's commitment to welfare and good governance.

New Zealand's coalition government faces internal opposition to the India FTA, with Foreign Minister Winston Peters vowing to vote against it. He argues the deal is unfair, giving too much on immigration without sufficient returns, particularly for dairy exports.Despite this, the opposition Labour Party reportedly supports the legislation.

Disclosures following Delhi assembly elections reveal the BJP holds over Rs 6,900 crore in its bank accounts, a stark contrast to the Congress's Rs 53 crore. The BSP also maintains substantial deposits of over Rs 580 crore, despite a smaller electoral presence.

India and New Zealand have concluded a free trade agreement in a record nine months, a move expected to boost trade and investment significantly. Prime Minister Modi and his counterpart Christopher Luxon anticipate doubling bilateral trade within five years and a substantial New Zealand investment in India.

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ruled that criminal courts must not automatically demand passport deposits as a bail condition. Such orders require specific evidence of a genuine flight risk, as passports are crucial identity documents.

Activists Anjali Damania and Vijay Kumbhar have demanded an FIR against Parth Pawar and the resignation of Dy CM Ajit Pawar over an alleged Pune land scam. They presented text messages and power of attorney documents as evidence, claiming authorities have failed to act. The NCP has refuted the allegations, calling them unproven.

Punjab is set to significantly enhance its healthcare coverage by rolling out the Mukh Mantri Sehat Bima Yojana early next year. This new scheme will provide a substantial Rs 10 lakh health insurance cover to approximately 65 lakh families across the state, a considerable increase from current beneficiaries.

Delhi High Court has sought responses from Sonia and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald money laundering case. The court is reviewing an ED plea challenging a trial court's refusal to take cognisance of the charge-sheet. The trial court had cited the absence of an FIR under PMLA as the reason for its decision.

In Giridih, Jharkhand, a woman was severely injured after two men allegedly poured hot oil on her when she resisted their molestation attempt at her shop. One accused, Uday Choudhary, has been arrested, while efforts are underway to apprehend the second suspect, Manish Choudhary. An FIR has been lodged regarding the incident.

A 20-year-old pregnant woman was allegedly murdered by her family in Karnataka for marrying a Dalit man. Manya Patil, seven months pregnant, was reportedly assaulted by her father and relatives. Her family also attacked the Dalit youth's relatives, leading to protests and arrests.

The Supreme Court will deliver a crucial verdict on January 21. This decision will determine the fate of 57 local bodies in Maharashtra. These bodies saw their election results declared. The issue concerns reservation quotas exceeding the 50% limit. Both Mahayuti and MVA alliances have victories impacted by this legal challenge.

BJP dismissed Sonia Gandhi's criticism of MGNREGA's rollback as "political fancy," asserting the new law is a "repair job" for renewal and expansion of social protection. BJP stated the legal right to employment remains, with guaranteed days strengthened, and the funding model rationalized to make states equal partners.

Amidst escalating tensions, Bangladesh has suspended consular and visa services in Delhi, citing 'unavoidable circumstances.' This move follows claims of threats to its high commissioner. Meanwhile, India has reopened its visa centers in Khulna, Rajshahi, and Sylhet, prioritizing humanitarian needs, particularly for medical visa applicants, despite security concerns.

Protests erupted across Assam against attacks on minorities in Bangladesh, with demonstrators demanding Centre's intervention. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma issued a high alert following calls for a 'Greater Bangladesh' encompassing India's Northeast, vowing to intensify the drive against infiltrators.

Following the tragic lynching of Hindu man Dipu Chandra Das in Mymensingh, Bangladesh, a wave of support has emerged. After minority community members highlighted the impoverished family's plight on social media, donations from India, the US, and Singapore began pouring in.