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Bill to replace MGNREGA triggers political storm; Oppn questions motive

NEW DELHI, Dec. 15 -- The government drew ire of Opposition as it came under sharp criticism on Monday over a Bill that seeks to repeal the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNR... Read More


Delhi High Court allows hybrid hearings amid adverse weather conditions

New Delhi, Dec. 15 -- The Delhi High Court on Monday allowed advocates and parties appearing in person to opt for the hybrid mode of hearings, including participation through video conferencing, in vi... Read More


India offers 'fullest support' to Australia after Bondi Beach terror attack killing 15

New Delhi, Dec. 15 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday conveyed India's "fullest support" to Australia following the deadly shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach that targeted a Jewish Hanu... Read More


CPI(M) slams govt's move to replace MGNREGA, calls for withdrawal of VB-GRAMG bill

New Delhi, Dec. 15 -- The Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Monday strongly opposed the union government's move to introduce the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) ... Read More


SC seeks response on plea against changed darshan timings at Bankey Bihari temple

New Delhi, Dec. 15 -- The Supreme Court on Monday sought responses from the State of Uttar Pradesh and the Court-constituted High-Powered Committee on a plea challenging the change in darshan timings ... Read More


SC directs Tamil Nadu govt to hold talks with Centre on establishment of Navodaya Vidyalayas

New Delhi, Dec. 15 -- The Supreme Court today directed the Tamil Nadu Government to hold direct consultations with the union Government on the issue of establishing Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) ... Read More


'Making Vijay CM is in my blood': KA Sengottaiyan bets big on TVK's 2026 prospects

Erode, Dec. 15 -- Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) Chief Coordinator and veteran politician K.A. Sengottaiyan on Monday made a strong pitch for actor-turned-politician Vijay's chief ministerial bid, ass... Read More


SC: Long period of separation between husband, wife amounts to cruelty to both

New Delhi, Dec. 15 -- Dissolving the marriage between an estranged couple, the Supreme Court on Monday said that a long period of separation between a husband and wife without any hope for reconciliat... Read More


SC adjourns to Jan 7 hearing on wife's plea challenging Wangchuk's detention

New Delhi, Dec. 15 -- The Supreme Court on Monday adjourned to January 7, 2026, the hearing on a plea filed by Gitanjali J Angmo, wife of jailed climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, against his detention ... Read More


AICC expels former Barabati Cuttack MLA Mohammed Moquim from Odisha Congress

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 15 -- Former MLA Mohammed Moquim has been expelled from the Indian National Congress (INC) for alleged anti-party activities. With this decision, Moquim has also been removed from th... Read More