'Betrayal of deserving candidates...': Indore court jails 12 Vyapam scam case convicts

IANS | December 27, 2025 9:32 PM

Indore, Dec 27 (IANS) In a major judgment in the long-running Vyapam scam -- one of India's largest recruitment and examination frauds -- a special Central Burau of Investigation (CBI) court in Indore on Saturday convicted 12 accused persons of impersonation in the 2011 Pre-Medical Test (PMT) conducted by the Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board (Vyapam).

From AFSPA to stability: Assam CM targets Cong, credits BJP for end of decades of violence

IANS | December 27, 2025 8:48 PM

Guwahati, Dec 27 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said that the state has witnessed a historic transformation in its law and order situation, asserting that decades of violence under previous Congress governments gave way to peace after 2022 due to sustained efforts by the BJP-led “double engine” government at the Centre and the state.

Gujarat: Competition-based word games spark interest in language learning among students

IANS | December 27, 2025 7:55 PM

Chhotaudepur (Gujarat), Dec 27 (IANS) Gujarat’s Chhotaudepur has witnessed a unique and innovative educational initiative aimed at strengthening the language skills of young students. An activity titled “Chal Bhaibandh Shabd Bhandol Check Kariye” has been launched to improve children’s vocabulary at Jadiana Primary School in the district. The style of imparting knowledge is quite engaging.

Assam launches initiative to boost healthcare for tea garden workers

IANS | December 27, 2025 7:19 PM

Dibrugarh, Dec 27 (IANS) In a major step towards strengthening healthcare delivery for the tea garden community, Assam Health Minister Ashok Singhal on Saturday launched the state-level pilot project of the “Swasthaban Shramik Yojana” at Jutlibari Tea Estate in Dibrugarh district.

Pakistan central bank chief's warning hints clock has run out: Report

IANS | December 27, 2025 7:16 PM

New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) State Bank of Pakistan Governor Jameel Ahmad's warning that Pakistan’s growth model is "unsustainable" for a population of 250 million comes at a time when business cycles in the country shorten, and each recovery is weaker than the one before, a report said on Saturday.

No hurdles in BJP-Shiv Sena alliance for municipal polls: Maha CM

IANS | December 27, 2025 7:13 PM

Amravati, Dec 27 (IANS) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said that there are no obstacles in the alliance between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena for the upcoming municipal corporation elections.