News Highlights: US State department condemns vandalism at Hindu temple in California

Hindu temple vandalised with anti-India graffiti on its exterior walls in Newark, California

Mercury dips in Delhi

Beautification work under way in Ayodhya, ahead of the consecration ceremony of Ram temple on 22 January

Residents of Thoothukudi district face difficulties as water logging persists following heavy rainfall

Crime Branch of Delhi Police seizes three sophisticated pistols and nabs one illegal arms trafficker Vikram alias Mota from South Delhi's Hauz Khas area

Anurag Singh Thakur visits SAI Regional Centre in Bengaluru and interacts with athletes

Number of new Covid cases increased 52% globally in past one month: WHO

Incident hurt sentiments of Indian community: Consulate in San Francisco condemns defacement of Hindu temple in California

Infiltration bid foiled by Army along international border in Jammu: Officials

One terrorist was killed as security forces guarding the International Border (IB) thwarted an infiltration attempt here early Saturday, officials said.
The operation happened when a group of four heavily-armed terrorists was noticed attempting to sneak into this side from across the IB in Khour sector of Akhnoor in the early hours, the officials said.

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Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama along with Buddhist monks offers prayers at Mahabodhi Temple in Bodhgaya, Bihar

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India reports 752 new Covid cases, 4 deaths in 24 hours

India saw a single day rise of 752 coronavirus infections, the highest since May 21, 2023, while the active cases have increased to 3,420, according to Union health ministry data updated on Saturday.

Bihar government directs all districts and hospitals to increase Covid-19 RT-PCR testing with random testing of arrivals at Patna, Gaya and Darbhanga airports

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Security personnel deployed in the Bafliaz area of Poonch district as a search operation is under way to nab terrorists in the forest area of Dera ki Gali in the Rajouri sector

The arrested accused in the Parliament security breach case brought to Delhi's Patiala House Court at the end of his 7-day police custody

Hindu temple in US defaced with pro-Khalistani slogans, anti-Modi graffiti

A Hindu temple in California's Newark City, SMV Swaminarayan Mandir, has been smeared with pro-Khalistani and anti-Modi slogans.
Hindu American Foundation, an NGO with base in Washington DC, shared images of scribbled walls of Swaminarayan Mandir Vasana Sanstha on X.

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Delhi court extends police custody of Parliament security breach case accused Mahesh Kumawat for 13 days

Jagannath Suraksha Abhiyan Samiti protests against BJD leader for facilitating entry of Kamiya Jani into the Jagannath Temple, who is accused of promoting beef consumption

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel attends Pre-Vibrant Summit on Petrochemical Sector in Bharuch

Suspected moral policing in Mangaluru: Police arrest three

Mangaluru: The Mangaluru North Police have arrested three persons in connection with suspected moral policing.

Commissioner of Police Anupam Agrawal said that the incident was brought to the notice on December 21. Two persons were allegedly stopped by a man and were enquired about their identity. He was seen shouting at them and reportedly asked for their identity cards on the pretext of checking if they belonged to different communities. Following which, the victims boarded an autorickshaw and tried to leave. However, the suspect stopped the auto and scolded the driver. By then the public intervened and dispersed the crowd.

Union minister Anurag Thakur inaugurates hostel buildings and synthetic athletic tracks at SAI, Bengaluru

ED issues fresh summons to Bihar Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav in land for jobs money laundering case, asks him to appear on Jan 5: Sources

'I have seen it. Extremists, separatists and such forces should not be given space,' says EAM Jaishankar on temple vandalism in US

Taxi driver shot dead by unidentified assailants on Delhi-Jaipur highway in Haryana's Manesar, police investigation under way

An encounter broke out between security forces and Naxalites in Chhattisgarh's Sukma

Three Naxalites got injured during the exchange of fire. Search operation is going on in the area. It’s a joint operation of Sukma DRG, Dantewada DRG, CRPF 2nd Bn & CRPF 111 Bn: Sukma SP Kiran Chavan

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma participates in the 'International Gita Mahotsav' in Kurukshetra, Haryana

Police resort to lathi-charge to disperse students protesting during the senate meeting of Veer Kunwar Singh University in Arrah, Bihar

I call Hindus to wear saffron shawl in schools, colleges: MP Renukacharya

Reacting to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's remark that the state government is contemplating to revoke ban on hijab, former minister MP Renukacharya said if Muslim girl students are allowed to wear hijab, Hindu boys and girls must be allowed to wear saffron shawl in schools and colleges.

He said Chief Minister often says that food, clothing are our rights. It is evident that there is no Congress-led government in Karnataka. We have Tughlaq government-led by Tipu Sultan. Uniform is mandatory from LKG to college. Girl students at PU college of Udupi district had brought hijab issue to the mainstream society in 2021. It became a huge issue in the state."

ED arrests 3 more people in money laundering case against Chinese smartphone-maker Vivo and others: Sources

After appearing before ED, Karti Chidambaram calls case against him 'bogus', points to the role of 'Chinese ghost'

Industrialists must employ local youth on priority: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah called on Industrialists who have established industries in and around Mysuru to mandatorily provide employment to local youth, especially to those who have given lands for setting up industries, he said. 

While speaking at a meeting with Industrialists in Mysuru on Saturday, CM Siddaramaiah said, "Industries contribute for development of State and GST growth too. We are with Industries. We are ready to give all the necessary facilities and subsidies to them. But they should employ local youth unless they don't find enough technically skilled people here."

He added, "We have adequate human resources and skilled people. If there are no skilled talents, they should train youth. They should let the government know what kind of skilled youth they require, government would offer a skill development programme and train them, after they launch Yuva Nidhi on January 12. We permit industries to ensure that the local youth get jobs, if that doesn't happen, the objective of the Government is not met.  They should give priority to local youth while providing employment," he said. 

On wrestlers Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia, NCP MP Supriya Sule says, 'The Union Sports Minister should meet them and listen to what they have to say'

Sports budget increased 3 times in 9 years, trying our best to provide good facilities: Anurag Thakur

Anurag Thakur.

Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur says, "I can only say that we are trying our best to provide good facilities. I am grateful to PM Modi who increased the sports budget 3 times in the last 9 years. As the Sports Minister of India, I can proudly say, if you look at the 2 years from the Tokyo Olympics till now, we have won the highest medals in the Tokyo Olympics, Paralympics, Deaflympics, then Commonwealth Games and now in the Asian Games and para-Asian Games. This is the best performance ever by Indians in the field of sports."

Athletes should not become tools of someone, says BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri

On wrestlers Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia, BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri says, " They have made the country proud, they're talented athletes. Athletes should have the mentality of athletes, they should not become the tools of someone...last time, politicians of Haryana brought them(athletes) in front for their political benefits and to spoil the careers of these athletes. Whoever has been elected as WFI chief, their (athletes) job is to practise.

Indian Coast Guard ship enroute to merchant vessel that was hit by drone

Those wanting to engage in politics can do so, it's their personal matter: WFI chief Sanjay Singh

Law Minister calls revamped criminal bills revolutionary and transformative, says they have an 'Indianness'

Uttar Pradesh to keep liquor shops open till 11pm on Dec 24 and Dec 31

President Droupadi Murmu addresses 'Lakhpati Didi Sammelan' in Jaisalmer

Fire breaks out at Hyderabad hospital, 5 fire tenders rush to spot

Army says will provide full cooperation in probing death of 3 civilians in Poonch

The Indian Army has said that it will extend full cooperation in investigation into the death of 3 civilians during anti-terrorist operation in J&K's Poonch.

Indian Coast Guard aircraft establishes contact with merchant vessel hit by drone

Indian Coast Guard Dornier maritime surveillance aircraft has established communication with the distressed vessel MV Chem Pluto. After the drone attack, the ship switched off its Automatic Identification System which can be used for tracking the vessel. The power generation system of the ship is now functional and more checks are being carried out before it sets out for its destination: Indian Coast Guard officials. (ANI)

US State department condemns vandalism at Hindu temple in California