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  'Needs clarification': Supreme Court puts earlier order on definition of Aravallis 'in abeyance'

  India | December 29, 2025 23:52 IST

  Aravalli row: The Supreme Court also issued notices to the union government and four Aravalli States - Rajasthan, Gujarat, Delhi and Haryana - seeking their response in the matter. The court said it will next hear the matter on January 21.

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  SC upholds Kuldeep Sengar's sentence in Unnao rape case; stays Delhi HC decision

  India | December 29, 2025 12:53 IST

  Kuldeep Singh Sengar was convicted in the Unnao rape case in December 2019 and sentenced to life imprisonment. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 25 lakh on him. On December 23, the Delhi High Court suspended his life sentence.

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  BMC elections 2026: BJP releases first list of 66 candidates | Check here

  Maharashtra | December 29, 2025 12:01 IST

  BMC elections 2026: The saffron party, which leads the Mahayuti, is buoyed by its success in the recent municipal council and nagar panchayat elections in the state and is looking to repeat its performance in the municipal corporation polls.

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  Andhra Pradesh: Tatanagar-Ernakulam Express catches fire in Yalamanchili; 1 killed | VIDEO

  India | December 29, 2025 9:25 IST

  Andhra Pradesh: According to the police, they received information about the fire around 12.45 am, after which several teams were rushed to the spot. They said the two compartments were carrying 82 and 76 passengers, respectively.

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  Ajit Pawar led-NCP releases first list of candidates for BMC elections 2026

  Maharashtra | December 28, 2025 23:11 IST

  Ajit Pawar led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has released the list of 36 candidates for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections.

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  Brigitte Bardot, French legendary actress, dies at 91

  Hollywood | December 28, 2025 16:22 IST

  Legendary French actress Brigitte Bardot has passed away at the age of 91. However, the cause of the death is not known yet.

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  BMC polls 2026: Congress, Prakash Ambedkar's VBA seal alliance, finalise seat-sharing pact

  Maharashtra | December 28, 2025 13:42 IST

  BMC polls 2026: Of the 227 seats in the BMC, the Congress will field its candidates on 165 seats. On the other hand, the VBA will contest on 62 seats.

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  Earthquake of 7.0 magnitude strikes Taiwan, tremors felt across the region

  World | December 27, 2025 23:40 IST

  Earthquake of 7.0 magnitude on the Richter scale rocked Taiwan on Saturday, according to the country's Central Weather Bureau. The tremor hit the northeastern coastal city of Yilan at 11:05 PM local time

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  350 people arrested, massive weapons, and drugs haul by Delhi Police in big drive ahead of New Year

  Delhi | December 27, 2025 11:37 IST

  During the operation, more than 40 weapons were recovered along with cash worth lakhs of rupees. Police officials said the action was aimed at dismantling organised criminal networks operating in the area.

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  BJP wins Thiruvananthapuram Mayor's post in historic first as VV Rajesh secures 51 votes

  India | December 26, 2025 13:54 IST

  Thiruvananthapuram corporation: VV Rajesh secured the support of 50 BJP councillors and an independent. Meanwhile, LDF candidate RP Shivaji and UDF candidate KS Sabarinathan secured 29 votes and 17 votes, respectively.

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  BMC elections 2026: BJP to contest on 140 seats, Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena on 87, say sources

  Maharashtra | December 26, 2025 12:45 IST

  BMC elections 2026: As per the formula derived by the Mahayuti partners, the saffron party will contest on 140 seats while the Shinde Sena will fight on 87 seats, said sources on Friday.

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  Karnataka: One killed, four injured as balloon gas cylinder explodes near Mysuru Palace

  Karnataka | December 25, 2025 23:47 IST

  The explosion occurred near the Mysuru Palace while a gas cylinder was being used to fill gas balloons. According to the police, a large number of people had arrived for the exhibition due to the Christmas vacation.

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  Top Maoist leader Ganesh Uike carrying Rs 1.1 crore bounty among six killed in Odisha

  India | December 25, 2025 23:49 IST

  Odisha encounter: According to police, Ganesh Uike was a member of the CPI (Maoist) central committee and was carrying a bounty of Rs 1.1 crore on his head.

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  Karnataka road accident: More than 10 killed as sleeper bus collides with truck in Chitradurga

  Karnataka | December 25, 2025 11:18 IST

  Karnataka bus accident: The accident also left several people injured who have been admitted to hospitals in Hiriyur and Chitradurga. Officials, who have arrived at the spot for the rescue operation, suspect that the death count may rise.

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  Centre imposes full ban on new mining leases in Aravallis, calls for urgent ecosystem protection

  India | December 24, 2025 23:48 IST

  The Centre has imposed a full ban on granting new mining leases in the Aravalli range while tightening oversight of existing activities. Officials said the move reflects the government's commitment to protecting the region's fragile ecosystem and biodiversity.

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  India summons Bangladesh High Commissioner for second time in a week amid strained ties

  India | December 23, 2025 23:41 IST

  On December 17, India's Ministry of External Affairs summoned Bangladesh High Commissioner to India M Riaz Hamidullah, citing security concerns around the Indian High Commission in Dhaka.

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  Protest outside Bangladesh mission in Delhi over Hindu man's lynching, barricades breached| VIDEO

  India | December 23, 2025 14:54 IST

  Members of the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) protested outside the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi against the brutal killing of a Hindu man in the country last week.

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  National Herald case: Delhi High Court issues notice to Gandhis, seeks reply over ED's plea

  India | December 22, 2025 23:40 IST

  National Herald case: Appearing on behalf of the central probe agency, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said the ED has completed its investigation in the case, collected evidence and has also conducted several searches pertaining to the matter.

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  Bangladesh unrest: Another youth leader shot in head days after Osman Hadi's killing

  World | December 22, 2025 23:41 IST

  Bangladesh unrest: Motaleb Sikdar suffered the bullet injured on the left side of his head. He is admitted to a hospital where he is getting treated for his injuries.

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  Relief for Manikrao Kokate; SC stays ex-Maharashtra minister's conviction in fraud case

  Maharashtra | December 22, 2025 12:37 IST

  The SC heard an appeal challenging the Bombay High Court’s order, which had refused to grant a stay on Kokate’s conviction in a 1995 fraud case. Besides, a vacation bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi issued a notice to the Maharashtra government on Kokate's plea.