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HYDRAA cracks down on Durgam Cheruvu encroachments in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Dec. 31 -- The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) has launched a major drive against illegal encroachments on Durgam Cheruvu lake in the city's IT corridor. O... Read More


Lynching of youth in M'singh: Another accused held in Gazipur

, Dec. 31 -- Police have arrested another accused, who allegedly hanged the body of Dipu Chandra Das from tree after his death in a lynch-mob attack, from Gazipur district in connection in Bhaluka upa... Read More


Statewide vigil on 243 forts for New Year's Eve

India, Dec. 31 -- To protect Maharashtra's historical forts during New Year celebrations, the state government and heritage conservation groups have launched a campaign called "Strict Vigil on 243 For... Read More


'Vote chori' is happening in electoral rolls not in EVMs, says Abhishek

Kolkata/Delhi, Dec. 31 -- Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, who led his party's delegation to the Election Commission of India (ECI) in Delhi on Wednesday, raising... Read More


Proletarian pillars of a rentier republic

Nepal, Dec. 31 -- An uplifting story in the cold December of 2025 warmed many hearts: "From a thatched hut in Siraha to medical school in Dang, Satyanarayan Safi's journey inspires hope." The achievem... Read More


Viet Nam's economic performance in 2025 is remarkable: ADB Country Director

Hanoi, Vietnam, Dec. 31 -- Asian Development Bank (ADB) Country Director for Viet Nam Shantanu Chakraborty - Photo: VGP/Van Cuong In a recent interview with the VGP, Chakraborty held that 2025 has be... Read More


Goa's vintage cinema custodian Lorence Wilson seeks support to preserve film legacy

Goa, Dec. 31 -- Lorence Wilson from Kalem, Sanguem, is a passionate film lover who has an extensive collection of old model cameras, projectors, and other film related equipment. 75 years old, Wilson... Read More


Nandini Chakravorty becomes Bengal's first woman Chief Secretary

Kolkata, Dec. 31 -- The West Bengal government on Wednesday appointed Nandini Chakravorty as the new Chief Secretary, while outgoing Chief Secretary Manoj Pant was named Principal Secretary to Chief M... Read More


Punjab Assembly passes resolution against G RAM G; demands restoration of MGNREGA

Chandigarh, Dec. 31 -- The Punjab assembly on Tuesday unanimously passed a resolution seeking a recall of the new rural employment law Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Gramin (V... Read More


"We are hoping to see snowfall," tourists throng Manali ahead of New Year 2026

Manali, Dec. 31 -- The hill town of Manali is getting ready for the New Year 2026 celebrations as a large number of tourists have begun to arrive from across the country. Ahead of the New Year, thousa... Read More