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Have come together to stay together: UddhavThackeray on reunion with Raj

IANS | December 24, 2025 2:11 PM

Mumbai, Dec 24 (IANS) In a major political development ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) president Raj Thackeray on Wednesday formally announced a political alliance, signalling a dramatic reunion of the Thackeray cousins after nearly two decades. Uddhav Thackeray said, "We have come together to stay together."

'Beginning of historic defeat': BJP on MNS-Shiv Sena(UBT) alliance

IANS | December 24, 2025 1:57 PM

Mumbai, Dec 24 (IANS) The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday claimed that the alliance between Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections will not be the beginning of a historical era but will be the beginning of a historical defeat for them.

'Raising questions over Rahul Gandhi’s ability': JD(U) on Robert Vadra backing Priyanka Gandhi as PM

IANS | December 24, 2025 1:41 PM

Patna, Dec 24 (IANS) As businessman Robert Vadra expressed confidence in his wife, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, saying that many would like to see her as Prime Minister someday, the Janata Dal (United) said on Wednesday that such statements raise questions about the leadership ability of the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition, Rahul Gandhi.

Delhi HC refuses to stay ‘UP 77’ release; producer says not based on Vikas Dubey

IANS | December 24, 2025 1:28 PM

New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Wednesday declined to issue an interim order against the release of the upcoming web series 'UP 77', which is allegedly based on the life of slain Uttar Pradesh gangster Vikas Dubey.

Alcohol, smokeless tobacco driving 62 pc mouth cancer cases in India: Study

IANS | December 24, 2025 1:26 PM

New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) More than six out of 10 people in India are suffering from mouth (buccal mucosa) cancer due to frequent consumption of alcohol, with locally brewed drinks associated with the greatest risk, along with chewing of smokeless tobacco products such as gutkha, khaini, paan, according to a large study published on Wednesday.

Proud milestone for India: CMs of Delhi, UP on ISRO's launch of BlueBird 6

IANS | December 24, 2025 12:54 PM

New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) Leaders from across the nation congratulated ISRO for its historic feat of launching the Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM3)-M6, carrying the US spacecraft BlueBird Block-2, stating that it is a "proud milestone", which will further strengthen India's commercial space capabilities.

'Govt should appeal in SC': Cong leader on bail to Kuldeep Sengar in Unnao rape case

IANS | December 24, 2025 12:17 PM

New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) Strong political reactions have emerged following the Delhi High Court’s decision to grant conditional bail to expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar, who was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment in the 2017 Unnao rape case.

'Powered by youth, India's space programme is getting more advanced', says PM Modi

IANS | December 24, 2025 11:51 AM

New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that, with the support of India's youth, the country's space program is becoming more advanced and impactful, emphasising that the increasing capabilities and boost to self-reliance are "wonderful" for future generations.

Health quizzes held in Gujarat's Sabarkantha to create awareness among adolescents

IANS | December 24, 2025 11:49 AM

Sabarkantha, Dec 24 (IANS) To create health awareness among adolescents, an initiative under the Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK) was launched in Gujarat's Sabarkantha district.

BlueBird-6: Know all about India's heaviest-ever satellite, carried by ISRO’s 'Baahubali' rocket

IANS | December 24, 2025 11:42 AM

New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched BlueBird 6, the heaviest satellite yet, aboard its 'Baahubali' Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM3)-M6 rocket on Wednesday.

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Have come together to stay together: UddhavThackeray on reunion with Raj

'Beginning of historic defeat': BJP on MNS-Shiv Sena(UBT) alliance

'Raising questions over Rahul Gandhi’s ability': JD(U) on Robert Vadra backing Priyanka Gandhi as PM

Delhi HC refuses to stay ‘UP 77’ release; producer says not based on Vikas Dubey

Alcohol, smokeless tobacco driving 62 pc mouth cancer cases in India: Study

Proud milestone for India: CMs of Delhi, UP on ISRO's launch of BlueBird 6

'Govt should appeal in SC': Cong leader on bail to Kuldeep Sengar in Unnao rape case

'Powered by youth, India's space programme is getting more advanced', says PM Modi

Health quizzes held in Gujarat's Sabarkantha to create awareness among adolescents

BlueBird-6: Know all about India's heaviest-ever satellite, carried by ISRO’s 'Baahubali' rocket

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