PM Modi to launch 3rd leg of campaigning in Karnataka on Thursday

Modi resumed his campaign in the state after a long break yesterday--the last rally he addressed was in February-- as he sought to give a big push to BJP's efforts to return to power in the state for a second time unseating the Congress.

Delhi AQI Alert: This measure by the Delhi government comes after the city continued to reel under hazardous air conditions on Tuesday. Meanwhile, air quality levels varied across other major Indian cities. 

Messi Kolkata Event Chaos: Biswas on Tuesday submitted his resignation, taking moral responsibility for the lapses in management in the event featuring Argentine football star Lionel Messi. The Kolkata event of the football legend witnessed chaos, with allegations of poor crowd control, damage to public property, and a lack of proper arrangements.

In a shocking incident caught on CCTV, a young girl was harassed outside her home in Jhansi, prompting swift police action and renewing concerns over women’s safety in India.

Rahul Gandhi said MGNREGA embodies Mahatma Gandhi’s vision of village self-rule and has served as a crucial economic safety net, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Delhi's Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa stated that reducing air pollution within 9-10 months is unrealistic, apologizing for the current smog. He blamed the previous AAP government for the pollution crisis, claiming his administration is working to fix it.

West Bengal Sports Minister Aroop Biswas has reportedly offered to resign following allegations of mismanagement and security lapses at the Lionel Messi event in Kolkata. The move comes after angry spectators clashed with police, causing significant damage to stadium property. A Trinamool Congress leader shared a purported resignation letter, though its authenticity is being questioned.

West Bengal authorities have issued show-cause notices to top police officials, including the DGP and Bidhannagar CP, following chaos during the Lionel Messi GOAT Tour event. Lapses in crowd control, security, and coordination led to disorder, vandalism, and the early termination of the program, prompting administrative action and an inquiry.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra accused the Centre of attempting to dismantle the MGNREGA by renaming it to G RAM G. She warned that proposed changes, including shifting financial burden to states and centralizing decision-making, could lead to the scheme's collapse and eventual scrapping, despite claims of expanding employment days.

Shillong Teer Result Tuesday 16.12.2025: On December 16 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.

Opposition MPs protested in Lok Sabha as the government tabled the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025, aiming to replace MGNREGA. Concerns were raised over removing Mahatma Gandhi's name and weakening the legal right to employment, with demands for committee scrutiny.

A CPIM leader has sparked controversy after making an offensive and misogynistic remark against women during his victory speech in Malappuram civic body polls.
 

West Bengal SIR: With the release of the draft, voters whose names are missing now have a limited period to file claims, corrections or objections.

On December 16, India doesn't just commission a vessel. It activates a capability that rewrites underwater warfare in the Indian Ocean.

The VB-G RAM G Bill aims to fix structural weaknesses, enhance employment and ensure coordination in the creation of assets for national development, according to a copy of the Bill.

Amid the dense fog in Delhi-NCR deadly pile-up triggered on the Delhi-Agra Expressway in Uttar Pradesh claimed four lives, and several others were injured after buses and cars collided and caught fire.

A significant study reveals over 40% of young Indian women are unknowingly battling anaemia, vitamin deficiencies, and early diabetes signs. This silent nutritional decline, affecting women across all body types, poses serious risks to fertility, pregnancy, and future generations. Experts urge early screening and improved nutrition to break this cycle of poor health.

 Karnataka's new Director General of Prisons has spoken about introducing AI-based intrusion detection systems. This has sparked debate with many experts pointing out that countries that have rushed to embrace this technology are now discovering its limitations the hard way.

A SHO was transferred after being caught in a moral policing incident, suspecting a relationship between a young girl and her brother. 
 

Pakistan's own inquiry, the Hamoodur Rahman Commission, blamed the 1971 defeat on senior generals' "moral degeneration," corruption, and women.
 

On December 16, India doesn't just commission a vessel. It activates a capability that rewrites underwater warfare in the Indian Ocean.

Ahead of the Bengal Assembly polls, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday published the state’s SIR draft electoral roll following a Special Intensive Revision aimed at removing duplication and errors.

Jordan's Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II personally drove Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Jordan Museum, a significant gesture during Modi's visit marking 75 years of diplomatic ties. The two-day trip, aimed at boosting bilateral relations, includes discussions with King Abdullah II on various aspects of India-Jordan cooperation and regional issues.

New Delhi: In a solemn tribute, India marked Vijay Diwas as top leaders honoured the bravery, sacrifice and enduring legacy of the Armed Forces behind the historic 1971 victory.
 

Mumbai Weather Update: According to data from air quality monitoring platform AQI.in, Mumbai’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 163 during the early hours of Tuesday.

In a legal reprieve, a Delhi court provided relief to Rahul and Sonia Gandhi in the National Herald case, offering temporary respite amid ongoing proceedings.

Counterintelligence Kashmir conducted predawn raids at 12 locations across seven Kashmir districts in a UAPA-linked probe into online terror glorification, radicalisation, and recruitment activities.

A Delhi court refused to take cognizance of a fresh FIR in the National Herald case, stating the probe stems from a private complaint, not an FIR.Rahul and Sonia Gandhi are not entitled to FIR copies at this stage. The ED can continue its investigation. Congress accused the BJP of vendetta, while the BJP dismissed the claims as baseless.

A Delhi court refused to take cognizance of a fresh FIR in the National Herald case, stating the probe stems from a private complaint, not an FIR.Rahul and Sonia Gandhi are not entitled to FIR copies at this stage. The ED can continue its investigation. Congress accused the BJP of vendetta, while the BJP dismissed the claims as baseless.

New Delhi: In a solemn tribute, India marked Vijay Diwas as top leaders honoured the bravery, sacrifice and enduring legacy of the Armed Forces behind the historic 1971 victory.