Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Dhami escalates attack on ‘land jihad’, accuses Congress of changing state’s demography
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has intensified his rhetoric against the Congress, accusing the opposition party of being ‘troubled’ by his government’s ongoing crackdown on what he calls “land jihad” in the hill state. Speaking at a public event, CM Dhami alleged that Congress stands with those involved in illegal land encroachment and has “disturbed the demography” of Uttarakhand’s Devbhoomi by facilitating the settlement of a “particular community” in areas where they had “no trace, no existence” earlier.
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RCB to play IPL 2026 matches in Bengaluru? Cabinet gives conditional nod to Chinnaswamy Stadium
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have got a major boost ahead of the IPL 2026 auction that is set to happen on Tuesday, December 16. They will be able to play their home matches at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Karntaka government has given the nod for the venue to host the matches during the next edition of the T20 extravaganza. Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar confirmed the development while speaking to the reporters.
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Navjot Singh Sidhu, his wife both are unstable, observed them for long time: Amarinder Singh
Former Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Friday refuted allegations of Navjot Kaur Sidhu and said what she said is completely wrong. He added that the couple (Navjot Singh Sidhu and Navjot Kaur Sidhu) is unstable and he has observed them for a long time.
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IndiGo board appoints aviation expert Captain John Illson to carry out analysis of flight disruptions
IndiGo’s board on Friday made the announcement about the appointment of an external aviation expert to carry out a root-cause analysis of recent flight disruptions. “Chief Aviation Advisors LLC, led by Captain John Illson, veteran aviation expert, to conduct an independent expert review and assessment of the recent operational disruption and the contributing factors,” the airline said in a statement.
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Goa nightclub fire: India in touch with Thai authorities as Luthra brothers’ deportation underway
The Embassy of India in Bangkok is actively coordinating with Thai authorities in the case involving Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, owners of Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa where a devastating fire claimed 25 lives last week. The two brothers have been detained in Phuket after the Embassy’s intervention. According to sources, Thai officials are proceeding under local laws and are taking steps to send both individuals back to India.
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Border 2: Sunny Deol, Diljit Dosanjh starrer’s teaser to release on Vijay Diwas, makers share new poster
Audiences are eagerly awaiting the release of Border 2, starring Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh and Ahan Shetty. Now, important information has emerged regarding the release of the film’s teaser. The teaser of Border 2, one of the most awaited films of 2026, will be released on December 16, on Vijay Diwas.
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MEA expresses concern over damage to Hindu temple, urges Thailand, Cambodia to stop hostilities
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has raised concerns over the damage to the Preah Vihear Hindu temple during the recent Thailand-Cambodia clash. The 1,100-year-old temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site, was damaged during the resumed border clashes between the two neighbours.
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OPINION | Audacious and inhuman: Luthra brothers must get the stringent punishment
Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, the co-owners of the North Goa nightclub ‘Birch by Romeo Lane’, were taken into custody by Royal Thai Police in Phuket on Thursday following a request from Indian agencies. They will be deported after emergency travel certificates are issued for their return to India at the earliest. Twentyfive people lost their lives in the inferno on December 6 during a fire show at the nightclub. Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has promised to bring back the brothers to India at the earliest.
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Bangladesh sets February 12, 2026, as election date amid sweeping political reforms
Bangladesh’s Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) has announced that the country will hold its next general elections on February 12, 2026. This marks the first national polls since the 2024 uprising that ousted the previous government, signalling a pivotal moment for democratic transition under the interim administration.
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Luthra brothers’ anticipatory bail plea dismissed by Delhi Court in Goa nightclub fire case
Luthra brothers’ anticipatory bail plea dismissed by Delhi Court in Goa nightclub fire case
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