The Western Railway demolishes the iconic and last remaining iron screw-pile bridge at Bandra in Mumbai over the Mithi River on bridge number 20. Hundreds of suburban and outstation trains will be affected during the Christmas weekend in two blocks of 9.5 hours each. 
Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has suggested weird ideas to promote childbirth in the country, has come up with a new idea. This time, he called an alternative to porn-- which is more "interesting" and more "engaging". "There can be bans and prohibitions, but one has to always come up with alternatives — something more engaging and more interesting than a porn website to fill the void that causes greater interest," he told Russia Today. "Find a hobby! Porn is like good food, it's everywhere," said Putin. 
The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Thursday registered a case against Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president and former minister KT Rama Rao (KTR) in connection with alleged irregularities in organising the Formula E car racing event held in Hyderabad in February last year.
Rajasthan: At least two soldiers died and one injured in Bikaner's Mahajan field firing range while loading ammunition in a tank during a training exercise today (December 18), a defence spokesperson said. This is the second fatal incident in the range this week.
The city of Bengaluru will get a 40-km tunnel road soon and the traffic jams will be reduced. The Detailed Project Report (DPR) has been made ready by the BBMP about the tunnel road.
In a significant move, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced that havildars, constables and sepoys working under the state police would get an additional month's salary. This announcement was made by the chief minister in the 45th annual convention of Havildar, Constable and Sepoy Mahasangh held on Monday.
Just after an image of her carrying a handbag with Palestine written on it went viral, inviting criticism from the BJP and others, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra issued her first statement and asked them to do something over the atrocities on Hindus in Bangladesh, talk to Bangladesh government, and not say stupid things.
The Aam Aadmi Party on Sunday released its fourth list of candidates for the upcoming assembly elections. The list includes the names of 38 candidates. Party's national convener Arvind Kejriwal will contest from New Delhi.Authorities in Ambala have suspended internet services in certain areas as a precautionary measure, anticipating the gathering of farmers preparing for a march to Delhi. The move aims to prevent the spread of misinformation and maintain law and order.
UAE Golden Visa: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) launched the Golden Visa program in the year 2019. The key objective of introducing this visa was to attract foreign investors. Through the golden visa, Indian investors can invest in properties in Dubai and other major cities of the UAE and can also enjoy the benefits of long-term residency in the UAE. 
Islamabad: A special court in Islamabad on Thursday indicted Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder-chairman Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, in the new Toshakhana case, Geo News reported. The case is also known as the jewellery set case. Special Court Central-I Judge Central Shahrukh Arjumand, who presided over the hearing at Rawalpindi's Adiala jail, framed the charges on Khan and Bushra.
Punjab: The Minister of Social Security, Women and Child Development (WCD), Baljeet Kaur, today (December 11) announced a new set of standards that will ensure the health, safety, and well-being of children between the ages of three and six who attend private play schools and nurseries in Punjab. The Department of WCD will compel all such schools to register following these rules, which will be put into effect over the course of the next six months. The goal of this action is to control and enhance the state's early childhood education and care system.
The Opposition INDIA bloc on Tuesday submitted a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar to the Secretary General of the Upper House. However, here is a big news that has come regarding the no-confidence motion against Jagdeep Dhankhar in the Rajya Sabha. It is a big setback for the Opposition as no-confidence motion cannot be brought against Dhankhar in the current winter session. 
The leaders of India bloc in the Rajya Sabha are preparing to bring a no-confidence motion against the Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar. Opposition leaders claimed that more than 50 MPs have signed the motion so far. There is consensus on this among all the parties of the INDIA bloc.In the latest development, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has fled the country for an unidentified location ahead of rebels entering the capital city of Damascus. This marks the end of 24-year regime of Assad in Syria. 
The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has announced the schedule for the Class 12 final theory examinations in 2025. The examination will be held from February 1 to 15. For Class 10 (Matric) final examinations will be held from February 17 to 25.
The Sanwaliya Seth Temple in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, has witnessed an extraordinary surge in donations, setting a new benchmark for the shrine's generosity. Dedicated to Lord Krishna, the temple recently conducted its treasury count, revealing a jaw-dropping collection of offerings. The tally includes a staggering Rs 23 crore in cash, along with significant gold and silver items such as a 1 kg gold biscuit, smaller gold biscuits, and even a silver pistol. Other unique donations include silver handcuffs, a pure silver lock and key, and flutes, underscoring the deep devotion of the temple's followers.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that from December 4 to December 7, the weather will remain generally dry, with a further drop in night temperatures. While daytime temperatures are expected to stay warm, the cold conditions during the night will intensify. The IMD also forecasted light rain or snowfall in the higher altitude areas from the night of December 8 to the morning of December 9.
Famous Hollywood director Paul Schrader recently spoke about his shelved film 'Extreme City'. For those who don't know, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan was cast opposite Leonardo DiCaprio in this film. The project began during the 2011 Berlin Film Festival, with Martin Scorsese attached as executive producer. However, the film eventually stalled and the main reasons behind this were Shah Rukh Khan's waning interest and his hesitation to play a secondary role compared to Leonardo DiCaprio.
A massive traffic jam was witnessed at the Ghazipur border on the Delhi-Meerut Expressway on Wednesday morning as Congress workers gathered there defying heavy barricading ahead of Rahul Gandhi's visit to Sambhal in Uttar Pradesh. Things went out of hand when the public who were stranded on the highway due to the Congress programme. While commuters raised slogans against Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi at Ghazipur border earlier today amid traffic slowdown due to barricading related to his visit to violence-hit Sambhal, a scuffle also broke out between Congress workers and commuters. 