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Before NDA, UPA too discussed halting work, sharing cost
December 16, 2025 06:36 IST

Sharad Pawar, the Agriculture Minister in UPA-II, called for halting NREGA works during harvesting and sowing seasons, saying the scheme was adversely affecting the agriculture sector by drawing out farm labourers from agricultural operations. However, this was contested by Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh.

Law says only local official can issue notice to electors; in Bihar, EC sent pre-filled notices
December 16, 2025 08:23 IST

May not have led to deletions but process raises questions of jurisdiction under election law

In Pahalgam chargesheet, NIA points to crucial link: Two phones bought in Pak
December 16, 2025 02:53 IST

The chargesheet was filed before the Special NIA Court in Jammu on Monday.

Govt changes NREG terms: States to pay, pause for farm work
December 16, 2025 02:46 IST

At present, the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, as it is called now, covers 8.61 crore families; 12.16 crore workers hold job cards.

Parliament Winter Session 2025
December 16, 2025 02:54 IST

Andhra Pradesh’s finance minister says yet go to through details of scheme but state govt will support and implement it

3 years after falling out with Cong, Prashant Kishor meets Priyanka
December 15, 2025 07:41 IST

In 2022, Kishor and the Congress held talks about how the party could be revived. But the talks fell through as Kishor wanted more say and a free hand in the process.

Citing ‘weather conditions’, SC asks lawyers to appear online
December 15, 2025 07:45 IST

“In view of the prevailing weather conditions, the Hon’ble Chief Justice of India has advised, if convenient, the Members of the Bar/Parties-in-Person to avail hybrid mode of appearance through video conferencing facility in their matters listed before the Hon’ble Courts,” the circular stated.

Hindi & English to Santali & Mundari: Changing language of FTII student films
December 15, 2025 07:31 IST

Representation of regional languages spiked over the last decade.

In first year of Sahyog, average of 6 content block orders a day, most in WhatsApp
December 15, 2025 07:40 IST

The period captures the first full year since Sahyog has been in operation — and the number of orders, for the first time, reveals how the contentious portal has rapidly become a central tool in India’s expanding online censorship framework.

Thousands in the stands wore No.10 -- Sachin Tendulkar's number in these parts. But tonight it was for another No.10 -- the global sporting superstar Lionel Messi. (Express Photo by Sankhadeep Banerjee)
December 15, 2025 10:56 IST

On Sunday, Mumbai got its Messi fill. The World Cup winner stepped onto the red carpet laid out for him at 5:51 pm, and his grand entry got the roof down.

Rahul Gandhi
December 15, 2025 07:55 IST

LoP says they will defeat Narendra Modi, Amit Shah through truth and non-violence

Five-time Bihar BJP MLA and Cabinet Minister Nitin Nabin. (File Photo)
December 15, 2025 12:56 IST

The five-term MLA and minister is the son of the late Nabin Kishore Sinha. He is known for his organisational skills and came to the leadership's notice after the 2023 win in Chhattisgarh, where he was the state in-charge.

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December 14, 2025 04:12 IST

‘Trolling must be ignored... justice will suffer if we shift focus from duty to what’s being said on social media’

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December 14, 2025 09:18 IST

Once the fans realised that Messi wouldn't even kick the ball anywhere close to them, all hell broke loose. It started with boos, followed by water bottles flying on the turf and bucket seats stripped from the concrete hauled over the fence.

Messi
December 14, 2025 04:02 IST

Angry fans tore up banners and lobbed water bottles onto the ground at Kolkata’s at Salt Lake Stadium after Lionel Messi was escorted out by security after spending less than 20 minutes at the venue.

Fans storm the Salt Lake Stadium after Lionel Messi's fleeting appearance on Saturday. (Express Photo by Sayak Dutta)
December 14, 2025 09:37 IST

The incident happened after Messi left the field after only 20 minutes after arriving at the stadium at 11.30 AM via car.

sunny joseph
December 14, 2025 04:00 IST

Poll results give a shot in arm to Opposition Congress-led UDF ahead of 2026 Assembly polls; BJP clinches Thiruvananthapuram civic body on development plank

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December 13, 2025 09:33 IST

Acknowledging that the civil aviation sector needs reforms, keeping passenger interest as priority, he said the challenge is to bring in more aircraft fast.

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December 15, 2025 10:17 IST

In FY25, average employment days per household under scheme was just 50

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December 13, 2025 04:31 IST

Underline the need to prioritise capex investments in America

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December 13, 2025 18:32 IST

Goa night club fire: The approvals for Birch by Romeo Lane include trade, excise and food safety lice­nces; a pollution body nod; and three no-objection certificates.

India-US trade deal continues to be elusive, despite several high-level talks
December 13, 2025 03:54 IST

The US government said that Pax Silica is a US-led strategic initiative to build a "secure, prosperous, and innovation-driven silicon supply chain".

File image of Vinesh Phogat competing at the Paris Oympics in 2024. (Photo: AP)
December 13, 2025 08:01 IST

Vinesh had made it to the final of the 50kg wrestling event at Paris Olympics, but on the day of the final, she failed to make weight. That not only prevented her from competing in the final, but also meant that she would be disqualified from the event itself

DGCA action amid IndiGo crisis.
December 13, 2025 03:50 IST

DGCA has terminated four flight operations inspectors after IndiGo’s major flight disruptions, as an inquiry probes oversight lapses and the airline’s missteps in implementing new pilot duty and rest rules.

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December 12, 2025 02:36 IST

While for the past several years, the Opposition has criticised BJP-led governments in various states over “bulldozer justice”, this is one of the first instances of a senior minister in a Congress government suggesting the potential use of bulldozers to deal with alleged crimes.

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