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After the CWC meeting, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh says, "...We believe that Bharat Jodo Yatra gave 'Sanjeevani' to Congress and it was a turning point in Congress' politics. Then, Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra happened and now, on 26 January 2025 - we will launch a year-long 'Samvidhan Bachao Rashtriya Pad Yatra'."

In response to a PTI query on AAP threatening to split INDIA bloc, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee says, "Please don't ask me all these questions, this is not the place to reply to all these questions because it is a government platform. Here I cannot discuss political things and I've a great respect for all the political parties." 

At Gardanibagh in Patna, where BPSC aspirants are protesting and demanding re-examination for preliminary exam, Jan Suraj chief Prashant Kishore says, "...The government should meet the students' representatives and consider their demand for re-examination. Yesterday a student committed suicide, it is unfortunate. The government should announce a compensation of Rs 10,00,000 for the family of the deceased without any delay... This is my ultimatum to the government - if the government does not resolve this issue within 3 days, and if students decide to protest and march further, I will be at the forefront..."

On AAP MP Sanjay Singh filed a complaint against BJP leader Parvesh Verma, Delhi BJP president Virendraa Sachdeva says, "Sanjay Singh is on bail. He along with Arvind Kejriwal should apologise for betraying the mothers and sisters of Delhi in the name of 'Mahila Samman'... It's the habit of Arvind Kejriwal and his party to lie and make false allegations..."

Outgoing governor of Odisha, Raghubar Das says, "... I have always been active - while being on any constitutional post like governor, chief minister or as a public representative or as a party worker... Further, I will work as per the role the party decides."

Rajasthan speaker Vasudev Devnani says, "...Speaker should always rule the proceedings of the assembly neutrally... If there are any gaps, the speaker should resolve them along with the opposition and ruling party... The solution should be in coordination with both groups... Opposition members have equal rights as the MLA of the ruling party..."

During a press conference, Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai removed his shoe and said, "From tomorrow onwards until the DMK is removed from power, I will not wear any footwear..." Tomorrow, K Annamalai will protest against how the government handled the Anna University student’s sexual harassment case

Manipur CM N Biren Singh says, "The Indian Governmnet is trying to regulate the FMR (Free Movement Regime)...Earlier the Home Ministry mentioned issuing visas to those Mayanmaris who want to come to India, they will be allowed only after having a Visa and passport. But it is an interim arrangement...Many neighbouring states are asking not to impose FMR...I assure you that FMR in the particular Manipur area will be done through international norms, through Visa or passport after formality is completed with the neighbouring country..."

Farmer leader of Kisan Mazdoor Sanghrash Committee-Punjab, Sarvan Singh Pandher says, "Punjab bandh will be observed on 30th December from 7 am to 4 pm. We have received support from many unions and groups. Both Punjab govt and private offices will remain closed on this day. Rail movement and road traffic will also be closed on 30th December."

On VHP to launch a campaign to free Hindu temples from government control, Samajwadi Party MP Awadhesh Prasad says, "... BJP is trying to distract the people's attention from its failures through various topics... Thousands of farmers have been stopped at the Delhi border... There is issue of inflation... Many educated youngsters are without a job... Reservation has not been granted even after 75 years of Constitution framing... Governmental institutions are being sold to private firms... Sambhal issue is not being discussed... To avert discussions from all these topics, they (BJP and VHP) have raised this issue (of the liberation of temples from government control)..."

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee says, " I will go to Ganga Sagar to visit mela preparations on 6th January and return on 7th January."

The Government of India has selected the Uttarakhand State 'Adventure Sports' tableau to be displayed on the Kartavya Path in New Delhi during the Republic Day Parade 2025. In October, 2024, a total of 34 states and union territories sent their proposals to the Expert Committee constituted under the Ministry of Defense, Government of India, in various meetings, Nodal Officer and Joint Director, Information, K.S. Chauhan presented the design, model and music of the tableau of Uttarakhand State in front of the Expert Committee: Director General, Information, Banshidhar Tiwari

Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) organisation general secretary Milind Parande said, "...VHP has started a nationwide public awareness campaign to free Hindu temples from government control. Its first meeting will be held on January 5 in Vijayawada. We have given a proposed draft of the law to Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu, in which we have given some suggestions as to how to move forward in this direction..."

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami says, "...Under the leadership of PM Modi, our govt is working to establish our state - the Devbhoomi into 'Khelbhoomi'. The 38th National Games is an opportunity for us..."

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami attends the 'Sankalp Se Shikhar Tak' program related to the 38th National Games at Sports Stadium Gaulapar, Nainital.

Governor Raghubar Das received a Guard of Honour as Odisha Raj Bhavan bids farewell to outgoing Governor

Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde says, "After the formation of government in Maharashtra and the expansion of the cabinet, I met with the PM and he congratulated us for the success and the work we did for the development of the state...I, Ajit Pawar and Devendra Fadnavis will meet again and will chalk out the strategy for the development of the state...We will also discuss this with the PM..."

During the meeting, Telangana CM Revanth Reddy says, "A Cabinet Sub-Committee will be constituted to resolve the problems of the Telugu film industry. Industry will also form a Committee. The government appeal to the film industry to promote Eco-tourism and Temple Tourism. Mumbai became the hub of Bollywood due to compatible conditions there. Hyderabad is the best city among all cosmopolitan cities. Steps are being initiated to bring Hollywood and Bollywood to Hyderabad. The government is also making efforts to organise big conferences to attract other film industries to Hyderabad. The government's main objective is to promote the film industry to the next level."

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said, "Naveen Babu is a big leader, someone must have given him a note which he read. His party has given in writing how much they spent on social media during elections, if he had seen it, he would not have made such a comment... Is he (Naveen Patnaik) denying people's mandate?..."

On his appointment as Governor of Mizoram, Gen VK Singh (retd) says, "The government and our top leadership thought that Mizoram needs me, so they have appointed me as Governor there. I will go and see what all work has to be done there..."

BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi on Thursday accused the Congress party of using distorted Indian maps at the Belagavi convention. Trivedi made these accusations citing a social media post of 'BJP4Karnataka', the Karnataka state wing of BJP.

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday presented the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar to 17 children, in seven categories, for their exceptional achievements in various fields. The program was held at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre.
 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday highlighted the courage of the Sahibzades during the 'Veer Baal Diwas,' saying that their courage and sacrifice are the pillars behind India's strong democracy.

Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) is set to launch a campaign, 'Jagran Abhiyan,' for the liberation of temples from the government's control, its national spokesperson Vinod Bansal said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday highlighted the "critical" role of youths in the nation’s progress and called for adopting a futuristic approach to equip them with skills in emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the program organised to celebrate Veer Baal Diwas at Bharat Mandapamin the national capital on Thursday. He met and interacted with 2024 recipients of the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar.

PM Narendra Modi attends the program in Delhi, organised to celebrate Veer Baal Diwas, a nationwide celebration honouring children as the foundation of India’s future.

On the occasion of Veer Bal Diwas, Chief Minister (CM) Devendra Fadnavis paid his heartfelt floral tributes to the Sahibzades of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the tenth Guru of the Sikhs, at his official residence in Mumbai today.
Similarly, in Uttar Pradesh, CM Yogi Adityanath marked Veer Bal Diwas by bringing a copy of Shri Guru Granth Sahib to his government residence.

As part of the efforts to restore wells and pilgrimage sites in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal, officials excavated 'Mrityukoop on Thursday. Municipal Council Executive Officer Dr. Mani Bhushan Tiwari said that the administration is continuing its excavation work and if anything is found to be a religious spot will be preserved.

Alleging that the Congress has placed "distorted" Indian maps at the Belagavi session, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Shehzad Poonawalla on Thursday launched a scathing attack on Congress, saying that it shows 'Bharat todo, tukde-tukde' mindset of Congress.

Two of the nine 'Ayappa Maladharis' (devotees of Lord Ayyappa), injured in a fire incident in Hubbali on December 23, succumbed to their injuries on Thursday morning at the Karnataka Medical College and Research Institute (KIMS) here, officials said.

Launching a sharp attack on Congress for its centenary celebrations of the historic 1924 Belagavi Congress Session on December 27, former Karnataka Chief Minister and BJP leader Basavaraj Bommai said on Wednesday that the Congress that fought for independence and the Congress currently ruling Karnataka are two entirely different entities.

A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking directions to grant admission to all Myanmar Rohingya refugee children in schools near their residences. The plea, moved by the NGO Social Jurist, challenges the Delhi High Court's order dated October 29, 2024.
 

After Arvind Kejriwal accused the BJP of conspiring to delete the names of Purvanchalis from electoral rolls, BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal said that Arvind Kejriwal is making false allegations and by saying this, he is insulting the voters of Delhi.

After 17 illegal immigrants from Bangladesh were arrested in Maharashtra, BJP leader Kirit Somaiya on Thursday praised Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and said that in the coming days, the whole racket will be busted.

AAP faces backlash over 'misleading' cash scheme for Delhi women, complaint filed against Arvind Kejriwal. The complaint claims that the scheme, which says cash incentives would be given to eligible women, could be politically motivated.

Various events are scheduled on January 11 at the Ayodhya Ram temple to mark the first anniversary of the consecration of the Ram Lalla idol. "The first anniversary of the consecration of the Shri Vigraha of Lord Shri Ram Lalla Sarkar at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya will be celebrated on January 11, 2025. This will be called Pratishtha Dwadashi," Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra wrote in Hindi in a post on X.

Rail services in north India have been adversely hit by low visibility in the region, with over 18 trains running late as of Friday morning. In the Northern Railway region, as many as 18 trains are running late due to dense fog and low visibility.

Sonipat (Haryana) [India], December 26 (ANI): An earthquake of magnitude 2.6 on the Richter scale struck Sonipat, Haryana on Friday, the National Centre of Seismology (NCS) reported. The earthquake occurred at 09:42 am Indian Standard Time (IST), the NCS noted.
 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed his grief on the demise of Malayali writer MT Vasudevan Nair who passed away in a private hospital in Kozhikode at the age of 91. Taking to social media X, the PM wrote that the writer was one of the most respected figures in Malayalam cinema and literature

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami highlighted the immortal sacrifice of Baba Zorawar Singh ji and Baba Fateh Singh on the occasion of "Veer Bal Diwas" on Thursday. In a post on X, Dhami expressed, "On Veer Bal Diwas, dedicated to the immortal sacrifice of Baba Zorawar Singh Ji and Baba Fateh Singh Ji, we pay our heartfelt tribute to their bravery, indomitable courage, and unmatched sacrifice."

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday expressed grief on the demise of the renowned Malyali writer and Padma Bhushan awarde MT Vasudevan Nair. Taking to social media X, the President said that the world of literature has become poor with the demise of the writer.
 

Low visibility procedures are currently being implemented at Delhi Airport, but all flights are operating as scheduled, according to an official advisory issued on Thursday. In a post on social media platform X, Delhi Airport stated, "Low Visibility Procedures are in progress at Delhi Airport. All flight operations are presently normal.
 

A potentially devastating forest fire that occurred in the Kellar Range near Bhaderwah of the Doda district was successfully extinguished through the combined efforts of the Indian Army 4 Rashtriya Rifles (Bravo company) and the local forest officials, as per a press release by the Indian Army.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday on the occasion of 'Veer Baal Diwas' paid respect to 'Sahibzadas' and remembered their bravery and sacrifice. In a social media post on X, the Prime Minister said that at a very young age, they stood firm in their faith and principles, inspiring generations with their courage and their sacrifice is a shining example of valour and a commitment to one's values.

Thousands of people performed the recitation of the Bhagwad Gita under the guidance of Ganpati Savithananda Swami of Mysuru's Avadhoota Datta Peetham. The Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatreya was also present in the recitation ceremony. Dattatreya said that more than thousand people recited the 700 Shlokas of the Bhagwad Gita.

Rescue efforts to save a three-and-a-half-year-old girl who fell into a borewell in Kotputli in Rajasthan on December 23 have reached a critical phase, with distaster relief personnel hopeful of completing the operation on Thursday, despite challenging conditions.

Mortal remains of Lance Havildar Anoop of the Maratha Light Infantry Batallion was brought to the Mangaluru International Airport. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Brijesh Chowta offered his deep condolences on the death over the five soldiers who died in a road accident in the Poonch district. Chowta who came to receive the remains of Lance Havildar Anoop, one of the deceased soldier said that the incident was a very unfortunate one.

In a remarkable use of technology, the Vijayawada District Administration successfully reunited 10 missing children with their parents during the Bhawani Deeksha Viramana event by implementing QR code-enabled wristbands for children under five years old.

India is set to lead global oil demand growth until 2035, according to a recent report by the International Energy Agency (IEA). The report highlighted that India will add nearly 2 million barrels per day (mb/d) to global oil demand during this period, making it the primary growth driver of the entire industry.

Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar targeted Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders saying that every leader of TMC is indulged in corruption. Drawing comparisons to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's resolution of 'Sabka Sath Sabka Vikas', Union Minister Majumdar said that the TMC leaders say 'Sabka Sath, Sabka Corruption'.

On the 100th birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna and former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Union Minister and Telangana BJP President G Kishan Reddy on Wednesday highlighted various government initiatives and reaffirmed the commitment to upholding Vajpayee's vision of good governance.

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) uncovered a clever smuggling attempt at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Gujarat's Ahmedabad, seizing 3 kg of gold (approximately X2.35 crore) concealed within the piston cavities of two mini air compressors, said a government release on Wednesday.

After Bihar Police resorted to "lathi-charge" on Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) aspirants who gathered to "gherao" the commission's office in Patna, demanding the cancellation of the examination on Wednesday, police department authorities issued a clarification, claiming that they used "mild force" and denied any injuries to the protesting aspirants.

The minimum temperature in Delhi today is likely to be around 9 degrees Celsius, while the maximum temperature might reach 23 degrees Celsius. The mercury level is expected to be around 11 degrees Celsius throughout the day, with the wind speed around 1.74. The wind will move around 85 degrees with a gust speed of 1.93. The sunrise time is 07:12 AM, while it will set at 05:31 PM on Thursday.

In an effort to provide relief to commuters in East and North East Delhi, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi inaugurated a new flyover between Anand Vihar and Apsara Border on Wednesday. The flyover is expected to significantly ease traffic congestion, benefiting lakhs of commuters daily.

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday praised state government officers for playing a key role in maintaining a corruption-free administration, which he described as an example of good governance.
Saha was addressing a programme on the observance of Good Governance Day at Pragna Bhavan.

As part of efforts to restore wells and pilgrimage sites in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal and reconnect people with their religious traditions, a team from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and local administration visited several historic locations on Wednesday.