Agriculture Minister highlights Rs 100 cr clean plant scheme, Rs 1700 cr rural roads fund for Uttarakhand

IANS | December 29, 2025 11:25 PM

Dehradun, Dec 29 (IANS) Union Minister of Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday emphasised Central support and highlighted that a series of major initiatives have been started for Uttarakhand, including a Rs 100 crore Clean Plant Programme, Rs 1700 crore allocation for rural roads, and over Rs 65 crore compensation for crop damage.

Bengaluru demolition row: Karnataka govt to allot alternative houses from Jan 1 after AICC intervention

IANS | December 29, 2025 11:15 PM

Bengaluru, Dec 29 (IANS) After the intervention of the All India Congress Committee (AICC), the Congress-led Karnataka government, on Monday, announced alternative houses for those who lost shelter during the demolition drive carried out at the government land in Kogilu Layout in Bengaluru.

Action against corruption: Delhi CM suspends Tehsildar, Sub-Registrar

IANS | December 29, 2025 11:10 PM

New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) Showing zero tolerance against corruption, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday ordered the suspension of Kapashera Sub-Registrar and Mehrauli Tehsildar allegedly involved in corrupt practices in the Revenue Department.

Ensure weight-loss medicines are safe, legitimate before New Year resolution: UK's health agency

Jayanta Bhattacharya | December 29, 2025 10:51 PM

New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) New Year is the time for many people to pledge reforms in habits and lifestyle, something resorting to drastic measures, but UK's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has urged the people to make sure any weight-loss medicines they use are safe, effective and legitimate.

BJP’s new pattern: No tickets for children or spouses of MLAs and MPs for Maha Municipal polls

IANS | December 29, 2025 10:34 PM

Mumbai, Dec 29 (IANS) In a significant strategic shift ahead of the upcoming Maharashtra local body elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday took a bold decision to deny tickets to the immediate relatives of its sitting Ministers, Members of Parliament (MPs), and Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs).

Nepal, India agree to expand cooperation in the agriculture sector

IANS | December 29, 2025 10:25 PM

Kathmandu, Dec 29 (IANS) Nepal and India have agreed to formulate and implement a biennial action plan within the next three months to translate bilateral agricultural cooperation agreements into concrete outcomes, Nepal’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development said on Monday.

Reliance Industries refutes report, says no claim of $30 billion against the company and BP

IANS | December 29, 2025 10:09 PM

Mumbai, Dec 29 (IANS) Reliance Industries on Monday refuted a media report, saying there is no claim of $30 billion from the Indian government against the company and BP.

Sreejith V. Nair elected new president of Kerala Cricket Association

IANS | December 29, 2025 10:08 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 29 (IANS) Sreejith V. Nair has been elected as the new President of the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) during the organisation’s 75th Annual General Body Meeting (AGM) held on Monday.

Women's HIL 2025-26: Shrachi Bengal Tigers begin campaign with 1-0 win over Soorma Hockey Club

IANS | December 29, 2025 9:58 PM

Ranchi, Dec 29 (IANS) Shrachi Bengal Tigers registered a 1-0 victory over Soorma Hockey Club in their first match of the Women's Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26 season at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Astro Turf Stadium in Ranchi on Monday.

Personal intervention by CM Dhami brings timely support to Angel Chakma's grieving family

IANS | December 29, 2025 9:54 PM

Dehradun, Dec 29 (IANS) The Uttarakhand government on Monday announced that it will bear all medical expenses incurred during the treatment of Angel Chakma, a student from Tripura who was tragically killed. In this moment of profound grief, the state government has assured that it stands firmly with the bereaved family and will extend every possible assistance.