Bharat Express

India

CM Yogi Adityanath highlighted the swift preparations for Maha Kumbh, citing strong coordination between the Central and State Governments.

Actor Sanjay Mishra praised the Uttar Pradesh government for its preparations for Maha Kumbh 2025 during his visit to the Sangam.

The Uttar Pradesh government, led by CM Yogi Adityanath, will use Maha Kumbh 2025 to educate devotees on RTI and digital tools.

Regular exams will now be held at the end of each academic year for students in the 5th and 8th grades. Students who fail these exams will not be promoted to the next class.

The ED argued that serving the 1,500-page appeal physically to 35 accused would cost around ₹3 lakh. Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri granted the agency’s request, noting it would save public money.

The Delhi High Court on Monday rejected the anticipatory bail plea of former IAS trainee Puja Khedkar.

CISF Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Shrikant Kishore stated the force acted according to protocol during the incident. "There was no lapse on the part of CISF," he said firmly. Kishore also clarified that no inquiry is being conducted by CISF regarding the incident.

EAM S Jaishankar will visit the US from 24 to 29 December to discuss key issues and chair a Consul Generals conference.

Bangladesh has requested India to return Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India on 5 August after a student-led movement led to her ousting.

Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker has been excluded from the list of nominees for the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award this year.