`Have To Get Rid Of Jungle Raaj In Bengal,` Says PM Modi In Sharp Attack On TMC

PM Modi launched a sharp attack on the Trinamool Congress, saying West Bengal must be freed from “jungle raj,” as he addressed a public gathering at Taherpur Netaji Park in Ranaghat.

Police intervened to prevent communal tension in Jabalpur after a prayer meeting was disrupted by a group alleging religious conversion. Organizers denied the allegations, stating they were assaulted and the venue vandalized. A similar incident occurred the previous day, with police investigating both events.

Assam Police and BSF deported 19 illegal immigrants to Bangladesh following their apprehension in Nagaon and Karbi Anglong. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma declared it a "full Doomsday moment" for infiltrators, emphasizing a zero-tolerance policy. This operation is part of a larger campaign to safeguard Assam's demographic balance and security, sending a clear warning to those attempting illegal settlement.

Renowned sarod player Shiraz Ali Khan fled Bangladesh to Kolkata after his concert venue was vandalized.Hours before his performance, the cultural hub was attacked amid unrest. Khan, whose family has roots in Bangladesh, concealed his Indian identity to safely depart, while his tabla player remains stranded. He vows not to return until artists and cultural spaces are protected.

A basement wall collapse in Agra's Bah sub-division tragically claimed two lives and left five others critically injured. Villagers were gathered around a bonfire near the newly built wall when it gave way, burying them under debris. The injured were rushed to a community health center, with two succumbing to their injuries.

In Nanded's Loha municipal council polls, the BJP faced criticism for fielding six family members, including a presidential nominee and corporator candidates. All six nominees from the same family were defeated. The NCP secured the president's post and won 17 seats in the elections.

BJP secured the Kamptee municipal council president post for the first time in 40 years, with Ajay Agrawal winning by a narrow margin of 103 votes. The close contest saw allegations of malpractice from the runner-up, Congress' Shakur Nagani, who claimed a suspicious late shift in results.

BJP's Pramila Panchal secured the presidency of Mudkhed Municipal Council by a razor-thin margin of one vote against the AIMIM candidate.Despite a recount demand, the result stood, prompting Panchal to reflect on the profound significance of individual votes, echoing Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's philosophy.

Union minister G Kishan Reddy has written to Congress leader Sonia Gandhi, demanding clarification on the party's unfulfilled promises to farmers and others in Telangana. Reddy questioned Gandhi about the status of the "Abhayahastam" manifesto, released during the 2023 assembly polls, and highlighted the state government's focus on a new vision document instead of addressing earlier guarantees.

Congress staged nationwide protests at district headquarters against the alleged rollback of MGNREGA, accusing the Modi government of dismantling the scheme. Party leaders asserted that the "black law" seeking to repeal it will be defied, with future actions to be decided on December 27. Left parties have also called for joint protests.

President Droupadi Murmu has approved the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025, replacing the UPA-era MGNREGA. The new law guarantees 125 days of wage employment per rural household, enhancing livelihood security and income stability for the poor.

India is strengthening its strike power with next-generation missiles as a core focus of defence modernisation. Along with work on fifth- and sixth-generation platforms, the DRDO is developing a new missile that could boost the Indian Air Force’s combat reach beyond BrahMos and Agni-5.

Kerala's Education Minister V Sivankutty has warned private schools against blocking Christmas celebrations, citing reports of such incidents. He emphasized that the state government will not tolerate divisive religious models and will take strict action against institutions promoting narrow communal interests.

India suspended visa operations in Chittagong following protests sparked by the lynching of a Hindu man for alleged blasphemy. New Delhi slammed attempts to equate protests targeting its facilities with a demonstration outside the Bangladesh High Commission in Delhi, calling them misleading propaganda.

The BJP-led Mahayuti coalition has secured a decisive victory in Maharashtra's civic elections, winning nearly 207 out of 288 council and nagar panchayat president posts. This performance mirrors their assembly election success, with the BJP emerging as the biggest gainer. The results consolidate Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis's position and are seen as a significant win for the ruling alliance.

A three-year-old tigress was flown from Pench Tiger Reserve to Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve. This marks a significant step in an inter-state tiger translocation program. The operation involved extensive planning and use of technology. Air transport was chosen to minimize stress and travel time for the animal. This initiative is a template for future tiger movements between states.

A survivor of a brutal 2016 gang rape on NH-91, now a law student aiming to be a judge, shared her family's harrowing journey of constant relocation and vilification. Despite enduring "savage and inhuman" treatment and nightmares, they remained united. A recent court conviction offers hope, though healing remains a distant prospect.

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat emphasized that viewing the Sangh through the BJP's lens is a "big mistake," clarifying the organization's goal is the "organization of Hindu society" without opposing others. He defined "Hindus" as those respecting their motherland, irrespective of language or rituals, and urged Muslims to recognize their shared national and cultural identity.

North India is experiencing a severe cold wave with snowfall in higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, and Himachal Pradesh. Plains of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan are facing dense fog and rain, pushing down temperatures. IMD forecasts continued wintry conditions for the next 24-48 hours.

India cannot afford to let the Jaguar strike aircraft fade away. That is why New Delhi is turning to Oman to support its frontline combat fleet.

Jitan Ram Manjhi, Union Minister and HAM (Secular) founder, has threatened to resign from the Union Cabinet and the NDA if his party is not allotted a Rajya Sabha seat. Manjhi stated that HAM (S) was promised a Rajya Sabha berth by the BJP during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections but has not yet received it.

Jitan Ram Manjhi, Union Minister and HAM (Secular) founder, has threatened to resign from the Union Cabinet and the NDA if his party is not allotted a Rajya Sabha seat. Manjhi stated that HAM (S) was promised a Rajya Sabha berth by the BJP during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections but has not yet received it.

Over the past two decades, the IAF has watched several fighter jets retire, while very few new aircraft joined the fleet. After the Sukhoi-30MKI, the Air Force did not receive a large batch of new fighters for years.

A Reasi court dismissed a plea seeking an FIR against Vaishno Devi shrine board officials for the deaths of 35 pilgrims in a landslide, ruling a natural disaster was responsible. The judge stated no criminal negligence was made out, though this doesn't affect the LG's inquiry.

Scrapping electoral bonds has surprisingly boosted BJP's donations, with electoral trusts disbursing over Rs 3,577 crore in 2024-25.This marks a significant increase, with the party securing 83.6% of all trust contributions.While corporate donors sought anonymity, the BJP remains the primary beneficiary of this funding route.

Terrorists forced a villager to provide food in Udhampur before escaping into a forest, triggering a massive search operation. Security forces have cordoned off the forest belt and launched a coordinated combing operation. This incident follows a previous encounter where a special operations group officer was killed.

Revanth Reddy is recasting the Congress in Telangana as an assertive protector of minorities, linking their rights and religious freedoms directly to the party’s political legacy. By challenging the BRS’s welfare-driven model and AIMIM’s identity politics, Telangana is becoming a test case for the Congress’s broader minority strategy.

Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Bhupendra Yadav on Sunday dismissed claims that the Centre has weakened protections for the Aravalli hills, asserting that nearly 90 per cent of the Aravalli region will continue to remain under the protected zone.

Security forces foiled a Maoist plot in Chhattisgarh’s Gariyaband, recovering mortars, detonators and IED materials from a border hideout, disrupting planned ambushes through intelligence-led joint operations and intensifying anti-LWE searches.

Jitan Ram Manjhi, former Bihar CM, expressed dissatisfaction with his treatment within the NDA, hinting at reconsidering his party's alliance if HAM isn't granted a Rajya Sabha seat. He stated his ministerial position is secondary to his party's due recognition, especially after receiving only one Lok Sabha seat despite promises of two.