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Breaking News Today LIVE: Congress Legislative Council Member (MLC) in Maharashtra Pragya Satav may join BJP. The wife of late Congress leader Rajiv Satav has been MLC twice. His tenure will end in 2030…read more
Breaking News Today LIVE: Union Heavy Industries and Steel Minister HD Kumaraswamy reiterated that Srimad Bhagavad Gita should be taught to children from school level itself, as it would be a very positive educational reform. He was speaking at the concluding session of a seminar on the contributions and achievements of Rashtrakavi Kuvempu organized by Kuvempu Vishwa Manav Kshema Abhivriddhi Trust of Mysuru and Delhi Karnataka Sangh in New Delhi. The Union Minister emphasized that his statement advocating teaching of Srimad Bhagavad Gita was not made for any political purpose or to create religious conflict, but was made solely with a view to building a better society. He said, ‘There is no need to explain the high and noble values of Srimad Bhagavad Gita afresh. However, at a time when moral values are declining in the society, the relevance of Geeta has increased even more. Krishna’s teachings are a guiding light for humanity, that is why I have said that it should be taught to children. I have also written a letter to the Union Education Minister requesting that Srimad Bhagavad Gita be included in the curriculum. It is not right that some people are politicizing this issue.
PMO asked for letters of Einstein and Mountbatten from Sonia Gandhi
The Central Government has asked former Congress President Sonia Gandhi to return those important historical documents and letters related to Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, which are currently safe with her. Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat informed the Parliament that as per the rules, these documents should be part of the government records and they are to be preserved in the ‘Prime Minister’s Museum’ in Delhi. These documents include highly confidential and historical letters written by Nehru to the great scientists Albert Einstein and Lord Mountbatten. The government claims that Sonia Gandhi’s possession of this record came to light in 2008, after which a letter has been sent to her for the second time. However, only “let’s see” response has come from Sonia Gandhi, due to which the discussion in political circles regarding the return of this historical heritage has intensified.
havoc of dense fog
Dense fog has engulfed North India with the onset of winter, due to which air traffic is being badly affected in many cities including Chandigarh. Indigo Airlines issued a special travel advisory for passengers on Wednesday night, giving information about the impact of low visibility and fog on flight schedules in Chandigarh. The airline said that they are keeping an eye on the weather and are trying their best to reach the passengers safely to their destination. In Indigo’s advisory, passengers have been requested to keep checking the status of their flights through the website or app. Airline teams are ready to provide help and support at every step. It is hoped that the sky will clear soon and better service can be provided. Thank you to passengers for their patience and understanding during this difficult time.
Preparations for assembly elections intensified in Tamil Nadu
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has entrusted the responsibility of preparing the manifesto for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections to a special committee. This committee will be headed by party MP and Deputy General Secretary Kanimozhi Karunanidhi. Chief Minister MK Stalin announced this committee on Wednesday. Kanimozhi has earlier also been the chairperson of the manifesto committee for the Lok Sabha elections. At that time the DMK alliance had won all the 40 Lok Sabha seats in Tamil Nadu. Now once again the party has expressed confidence in him. The committee includes experts and experienced people from various fields, so that the manifesto is comprehensive and based on the needs of the public. The committee has qualified members like three PhD holders, a professor, a doctor, a retired IAS officer and an entrepreneur. The Chief Minister has selected all these himself. Representation of two women has also been ensured in the committee, apart from Kanimozhi, Tamilarasi is also included. The party has taken care to have members from all areas of the state, so that the problems and expectations of every part can be accommodated.
December 18, 202516:36 IST
Breaking News LIVE: ‘Karmashree’ will now be known as Mahatma Gandhi: Mamata Banerjee’s announcement
Today’s big news live: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has officially announced that the West Bengal government’s ambitious employment guarantee scheme ‘Karmashree’ will now be renamed after Mahatma Gandhi. This decision is being seen as a direct protest against the withholding of MNREGA funds by the Central Government. Through this change, Mamata Banerjee has tried to convey the message that her government will protect Gandhiji’s values and the right to employment on the soil of Bengal on its own.
December 18, 202515:32 IST
Breaking News LIVE: New row on Nehru’s historical documents: PMO asks for letters of Einstein and Mountbatten from Sonia Gandhi
Today’s big news live: Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has revealed that the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has written a letter to Congress leader Sonia Gandhi demanding the return of important historical documents related to Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. This information was shared in response to a question asked by Sambit Patra in Parliament. The government claims that these letters written by Nehru to global personalities like Lord Mountbatten and the great scientist Albert Einstein are part of the government records and as per the rules, they should be with the government. There is a plan to display these documents in the newly constructed ‘Prime Minister’s Museum’ in Delhi, so that the public can see these links related to the history of the country. According to Minister Shekhawat, these documents were confirmed to be in the possession of Sonia Gandhi in the year 2008, whereas as per government protocol, they should be a part of the national record. In this regard, official letters have been sent to Sonia Gandhi twice since July. In response to the government’s first letter, Sonia Gandhi had replied by saying ‘we will see’, but these documents have not been received yet. Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has expressed hope that the Congress leadership will follow the government rules and these priceless historical papers will soon be handed over to the Prime Minister’s Museum.
December 18, 202513:49 IST
Breaking News LIVE: CM Rekha Gupta flags off 100 e-buses in Delhi, interstate e-bus service also started
Today’s big news live: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday flagged off 100 new e-buses in the DTC fleet. Along with this, interstate e-bus service was also started from Dhaula Kuan in Delhi to Dharuhera in Haryana. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that Delhi’s transport system is continuously improving. Praising the drivers, he said that Delhi cannot run without their help. These buses will further strengthen clean, affordable and reliable public transport. More buses will be brought in the coming time. He said that our government is continuously implementing long-term and effective solutions to control pollution in Delhi. In this series, new e-buses have been included in the DTC fleet. Our aim is that by next year all DTC buses should be electric, so that Delhi’s public transport can become completely emission free. With this thinking we are continuously moving forward.
December 18, 202512:29 pm
Breaking News LIVE: Threat to bomb Mumbai’s Bandra Court, cyber cell engaged in investigation
Today’s big news live: There was a stir after receiving a bomb threat to Bandra Court in Mumbai. The court administration received a threatening email on Thursday, in which there was talk of blowing up the court premises with a bomb. After the threatening email, Mumbai Police, Bomb Disposal Squad and other security agencies reached the spot. Police and bomb squad teams conducted a thorough search of the court premises and its surrounding areas. Due to security reasons, people present in the court premises were alerted and instructions were given not to be negligent in any way during the investigation. After a long investigation, no suspicious object or explosive was recovered. The police has now started the technical investigation of that email, so that it can be found out from where the threatening mail was sent, who sent it and what was the motive behind it. With the help of cyber cell, the source and IP address of the mail is being investigated. It is noteworthy that this is not the first time that such threats have come to light in Mumbai or other parts of the country.
December 18, 202511:26 pm
Breaking News LIVE: Questions on Karnataka’s Grihalakshmi scheme, allegations of money not reaching beneficiaries
Today’s big news live: The political battle has intensified regarding the ambitious ‘Grihalaxmi’ scheme of the Karnataka government. BJP MLA Mahesh Tenginkai has made serious allegations against the Congress government of Karnataka regarding this scheme. He said that under this scheme, about Rs 5 thousand crores were to be distributed among women, but where this money went is the biggest question. BJP MLA Tenginkai said on Thursday that about Rs 5 thousand crores were to be distributed, but the question is where the money went and how it was managed. He alleged that the Congress government was not ready to show transparency and the money did not reach the actual beneficiaries of the scheme.
December 18, 202510:09 IST
Breaking News LIVE: Serious allegations against Shiv Sena MLA
Today’s big news live: A special court in Mumbai directed the Maharashtra Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) to register an FIR against Shiv Sena MLA Mangesh Kudalkar on charges of corruption and unauthorized construction on public land. Judge Satyanarayan R Navander of the special court for cases of MPs/MLAs said that the allegations leveled against Kudalkar, MLA from Kurla, Mumbai, are of serious nature. The court said, ‘Prima facie it appears that unauthorized construction of a hall along with some business centers has been done on the plot reserved by MHADA (State Housing Agency) for amenity service and garden.’
December 18, 202510:07 pm
Breaking News LIVE: Odisha to host regional AI Impact Conference on December 19-20
Today’s big news live: The Government of Odisha will host the Regional AI Impact Conference on 19-20 December, which will usher in a larger national level conversation on Artificial Intelligence in governance and public service delivery. The state Electronics and IT Department organized the conference’s curtain raiser, which provided an early glimpse of Odisha’s AI vision, policy direction and growing portfolio of real-world AI deployments. Speaking on the occasion, Electronics and IT Minister Mukesh Mahaling said that the state is working towards a future of development based on technology. He said Odisha is creating a responsible and investor-friendly environment for large-scale adoption of AI through AI Policy 2025 as well as progressive policies in Fintech, Global Capability Centers and Advanced Electronics. He stressed that Odisha’s focus is on creating a complete innovation ecosystem through strong governance, advanced digital capabilities and long-term policy stability.
December 18, 202510:06 pm
Breaking News LIVE: Flights affected due to dense fog, Delhi Airport issues advisory for passengers
Today’s big news live: With the onset of winter in North India, there is dense fog in the sky, due to which air traffic is being badly affected in many cities including Delhi. Delhi Airport on Thursday informed about the impact on flight schedules due to dense fog and low visibility. Delhi Airport wrote on its social media platform ‘X’, ‘Due to dense fog, flight operations are currently in CAT-III condition, which may cause delays or interruptions. We are working closely with all stakeholders to minimize the inconvenience faced by passengers. Please contact your respective airlines for latest flight status. We apologize for any inconvenience.
December 18, 202510:04 IST
Breaking News LIVE: Normalization of relations with Pakistan is currently impossible – CM Omar Abdullah
Today’s big news live: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that due to increase in terrorist incidents and lack of seriousness at the government level in Islamabad, normalization of relations with Pakistan seems impossible at the moment. Addressing ‘Express Adda’ organized by ‘The Indian Express’, Omar Abdullah said that dialogue is the only way, but the conducive environment required for dialogue is clearly not visible. He said that the entire responsibility of creating such an environment rests with Pakistan. Citing recent security violations, including the attacks in Pahalgam and Delhi, Chief Minister Abdullah said the ground reality is still hostile and India cannot be expected to ignore such provocations. He said that as long as incidents like Delhi (blast) keep happening, it is difficult to imagine relations becoming normal. Omar Abdullah made it clear that before progress can be made in normalizing relations, Pakistan will have to take concrete action on many fronts.
