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  PM Modi speaks to New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon; FTA pact finalised

  India | December 22, 2025 12:35 IST

  Both leaders conveyed optimism about significantly expanding economic ties, aiming to double bilateral trade within the next five years and attract USD 20 billion in New Zealand investments into India over the coming 15 years.

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  Mumbai-bound Air India flight returns to Delhi after low engine oil pressure; Centre seeks report

  India | December 22, 2025 12:38 IST

  In a statement, Air India apologised to the passengers for the inconvenience they faced and said alternative arrangements are being made to them to fly them to their destination.

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  G RAM G Bill, replacing MGNREGA, gets President Droupadi Murmu's nod, becomes law

  India | December 21, 2025 23:47 IST

  The Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill was passed by Parliament in the recently concluded Winter session amid strong protests by the Opposition over the removal of Mahatma Gandhi's name and the financial burden being put on states.

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  South Africa: Three children among 11 killed in mass shooting in Johannesburg

  World | December 21, 2025 11:15 IST

  According to the South African Police, the mass shooting was reported in the Bekkersdal township, which is around 40 kms from Johannesburg.

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  TMC opposing SIR to save infiltrators; will end their 'Maha jungle raj' in Bengal: PM Modi

  December 20, 2025 14:28 IST

  Asserting that the BJP will end TMC's 'Maha jungle raj' in West Bengal, PM Modi said corruption, nepotism and politics of appeasement are ruling in the state. He said the TMC can oppose the BJP but the Bihar election results have opened the door for the saffron party in the state.

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  7 arrested over Hindu man's lynching in Bangladesh's Mymensingh: Yunus government

  World | December 20, 2025 12:34 IST

  This was in response to a Hindu man being lynched in the Mymensingh district in Bangladesh on Thursday night over allegations of blasphemy.

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  7 elephants killed as 5 coaches of Rajdhani Express derail in Assam's Hojai

  Assam | December 20, 2025 12:36 IST

  According to a Northeast Frontier Railway spokesperson, five coaches and the engine of the train - which connects Mizoram's Sairang to Delhi's Anand Vihar Terminal - derailed, but no passenger was injured. Forest and railway officials have arrived at the spot and a rescue operation is underway.

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  Bombay HC grants bail to NCP leader Manikrao Kokate in 1995 cheating case, suspends sentence

  Maharashtra | December 19, 2025 23:46 IST

  The Bombay High Court refused to stay the conviction noting that prima facie evidence pointed to Manikrao Kokate's involvement. The NCP leader was accused of securing a flat in a government scheme for the economically weaker section (EWS) by submitting false affidavits about his income.

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  G RAM G Bill, brought to replace MGNREGA, passed by Lok Sabha amid Opposition uproar

  India | December 18, 2025 13:43 IST

  The G RAM G Bill has been brought by the Centre to replace the existing Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, also known as MGNREGA.

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  Air India Express' Jeddah-Kozhikode flight makes emergency landing in Cochin after 'tyre failure'

  India | December 18, 2025 12:12 IST

  Airport officials stated that the crew handled the situation efficiently, ensuring the landing was carried out without any incident. Authorities also confirmed that emergency teams were on standby as a precaution.

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  India summons Bangladesh High Commissioner after threats to Indian envoy, mission in Dhaka

  India | December 17, 2025 13:26 IST

  The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) summoned the Bangladesh High Commissioner in the wake of student leader Hasnat Abdullah's remarks against India's Northeast states and the country.

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  Three Ahmedabad schools receive bomb threats; police on high alert

  Gujarat | December 17, 2025 12:34 IST

  Three schools in Ahmedabad received bomb threats via email today. Police teams are at the respective schools.

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  Five shooters of Bishnoi–Harry Boxer gang nabbed in major operation by Delhi Police Special Cell

  India | December 17, 2025 11:05 IST

  The arrested gang members were also allegedly involved in the murders of national kabaddi player Sonu Nolta and Lion Bar & Restaurant owner Ashu Mahajan. According to the police, the accused were wanted in Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh and had been on the run for a long time.

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  'All nations must stand against forces of radical Islamic terrorism': Trump on Sydney shooting

  World | December 17, 2025 9:07 IST

  At least 15 people were killed after a father-son duo of gunmen opened fire at a Hanukkah gathering at Sydney's Bondi Beach on Sunday.

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  No fuel for vehicles without valid PUC certificate in Delhi amid rising air pollution

  Delhi | December 16, 2025 23:55 IST

  The national capital's air quality saw some improvement on Tuesday morning, with an AQI of 377 as against 498 a day ago, even as smog blanketed the city, shivering at 8.3 degrees Celsius during the morning hours, reducing visibility.

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  Mamata Banerjee accepts Sports Minister Aroop Biswas' resignation over chaos at Messi event

  Football | December 16, 2025 16:00 IST

  Mamata Banerjee has accepted the resignation of West Bengal sports minister Aroop Biswas after the chaos that erupted at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata during day 1 of Lionel Messi's GOAT India tour.

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  National Herald case: Relief for Gandhis as Delhi court refuses to take cognisance of ED case

  India | December 16, 2025 11:48 IST

  National Herald case: The ED, in its chargesheet, had named Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Suman Dubey, Sam Pitroda, Young Indian, Dotex Merchandise and Sunil Bhandari as the main accused in the case.

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  Delhi-Agra Expressway accident: Death count rises to 13 after multiple vehicle collision, fire

  Uttar Pradesh | December 16, 2025 13:05 IST

  Several buses caught fire on Delhi-Agra Expressway, killing thirteen people. The incident comes a day after dense fog reduced visibility on many highways across north India.

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  Private plane crashes near Toluca airport in central Mexico, 7 dead

  World | December 16, 2025 7:04 IST

  The private jet had eight passengers and two crew members on board. While the crash site was searched, only seven bodies had been found by late afternoon.

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  Sanjay Saraogi, six-term MLA from Darbhanga, appointed new Bihar BJP president

  Bihar | December 15, 2025 17:30 IST

  Saroagi entered the Bihar Assembly for the first time in February, 2005 when he won the Darbhanga seat by defeating Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) candidate Mohammad Mumtaz by 14,188 votes. He retained the constituency in October, 2005 by defeating Congress candidate Dr Madan Mohan Jha by 24,983 votes.