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LIVE news: Bangladesh formally writes to India seeking return of Sheikh Hasina

Latest news updates: Catch the latest news developments here

LIVE news: Bangladesh formally writes to India seeking return of Sheikh Hasina
Updated On : 23 Dec 2024 | 3:50 PM IST

Delhi HC refuses anticipatory bail to Puja Khedkar in UPSC cheating case

It was a classic case of fraud committed on a constitutional body as well as society, the judge said

Delhi HC refuses anticipatory bail to Puja Khedkar in UPSC cheating case
Updated On : 23 Dec 2024 | 2:54 PM IST

UP police arrest mastermind behind Mushtaq Khan and Sunil Pal abductions

The police recovered a country-made pistol, two cartridges, and Rs 35,050 in cash that was extorted during actor Mushtaq Khan's abduction

UP police arrest mastermind behind Mushtaq Khan and Sunil Pal abductions
Updated On : 23 Dec 2024 | 2:30 PM IST

National Farmers' Day 2024: History, significance, and how to celebrate

National Farmers' Day is celebrated across the country on December 23. The day is observed on the birth anniversary of India's fifth Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh

National Farmers' Day 2024: History, significance, and how to celebrate
Updated On : 23 Dec 2024 | 2:26 PM IST

IMD weather today: Moderate rain in Delhi NCR, orange alert in other states

The IMD has issued an orange alert indicating severe rainfall in several north Indian states. Delhi, NCR on Monday get light rainfall as a thick layer of fog surrounded the national capital

IMD weather today: Moderate rain in Delhi NCR, orange alert in other states
Updated On : 23 Dec 2024 | 1:21 PM IST

Newsmakers of 2024: The Indian personalities who dominated the headlines

From political leaders like Narendra Modi and Rahul Gandhi to icons like Ratan Tata and Diljit Dosanjh, the newsmakers of 2024 left a lasting mark across politics, business, and entertainment

Newsmakers of 2024: The Indian personalities who dominated the headlines
Updated On : 23 Dec 2024 | 1:20 PM IST

Bangladesh owes Tripura Rs 200 cr in unpaid electricity bills, say CM Saha

Tripura supplies 60-70 megawatts of power to the neighbouring country according to an agreement signed

Bangladesh owes Tripura Rs 200 cr in unpaid electricity bills, say CM Saha
Updated On : 23 Dec 2024 | 12:52 PM IST

Court grants bail to 6 accused in vandalism at Allu Arjun's house

One of them mounted the compound and started throwing tomatoes, a police official said, adding that six persons were taken into custody

Court grants bail to 6 accused in vandalism at Allu Arjun's house
Updated On : 23 Dec 2024 | 12:41 PM IST

Nearly 1 mn permanent govt jobs provided in one and a half years: PM Modi

The young population is at the centre of his government's policies and programmes, he said

Nearly 1 mn permanent govt jobs provided in one and a half years: PM Modi
Updated On : 23 Dec 2024 | 12:18 PM IST

Visuals: Centuries-old stepwell discovered during survey in UP's Sambhal

The stepwell, with an area of 400 square meters, is approximately 125 to 150 years old, according to Sambhal's District Magistrate Rajendra Pensiya

Visuals: Centuries-old stepwell discovered during survey in UP's Sambhal
Updated On : 23 Dec 2024 | 1:17 PM IST

WCD ministry in 2025: Focus on grassroots empowerment, nutritional security

The year 2024 saw Annapurna Devi taking charge as the new Women and Child Development Minister and Savitri Thakur as her deputy

WCD ministry in 2025: Focus on grassroots empowerment, nutritional security
Updated On : 23 Dec 2024 | 12:10 PM IST

Who is Sriram Krishnan, the Chennai techie chosen by Trump as AI advisor?

Sriram Krishnan is expected to shape the Trump administration's AI policy. In 2021, Krishnan and his wife Aarthi Ramamurthy gained recognition as the hosts of a podcast

Who is Sriram Krishnan, the Chennai techie chosen by Trump as AI advisor?
Updated On : 23 Dec 2024 | 12:08 PM IST

Delhi HC extends Kuldeep Singh Sengar's interim bail in Unnao rape case

Sengar is required to remain at his residence, details of which have been shared with the CBI

Delhi HC extends Kuldeep Singh Sengar's interim bail in Unnao rape case
Updated On : 23 Dec 2024 | 11:45 AM IST

India urges UN reform ahead of 80th anniversary to tackle challenges

India has been at the forefront of years-long efforts calling for reform of the Security Council

India urges UN reform ahead of 80th anniversary to tackle challenges
Updated On : 23 Dec 2024 | 11:37 AM IST

Manual labour resumes excavation work of Sambhal's Chandausi stepwell

The JCB had been operated for two days, but when the machinery was unable to proceed, the Nagar Palika decided to switch to manual labour

Manual labour resumes excavation work of Sambhal's Chandausi stepwell
Updated On : 23 Dec 2024 | 11:18 AM IST

Surat-Bangkok flight: Rs 1.8 lakh liquor consumed by 175 flyers in 4 hours

Air India's first direct flight from Surat to Bangkok gains attention for alleged consumption of 15 litres of alcohol

Surat-Bangkok flight: Rs 1.8 lakh liquor consumed by 175 flyers in 4 hours
Updated On : 23 Dec 2024 | 11:10 AM IST

Delhi's air still in 'severe' category despite light rainfall, AQI at 402

While the first half of December saw six 'moderate' air quality days, November remained highly polluted

Delhi's air still in 'severe' category despite light rainfall, AQI at 402
Updated On : 23 Dec 2024 | 9:18 AM IST

Rajnath to visit Om Prakash Chautala's village today to pay tributes

Indian National Lok Dal Chief Om Prakash Chautala passed away on December 20 at his residence in Gurugram

Rajnath to visit Om Prakash Chautala's village today to pay tributes
Updated On : 23 Dec 2024 | 9:16 AM IST

Instead of Taj Mahal's replica, we offer texts of Ramayan to guests: MP CM

Yadav's statement came while he was assuring saints of providing permanent space in Ujjain for the construction of Dharamshala, halls for religious gatherings

Instead of Taj Mahal's replica, we offer texts of Ramayan to guests: MP CM
Updated On : 23 Dec 2024 | 7:52 AM IST

Army's retired military dogs being adopted by schools for special children

On the occasion of the 246th Remount Veterinary Corps Day, the Indian Army gifted twelve retired military dogs to Asha Schools and benevolent Samaritans

Army's retired military dogs being adopted by schools for special children
Updated On : 22 Dec 2024 | 11:19 PM IST