Top news of Dec 25: Terrorists open fire in Kashmir’s Baramulla district, one dead

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#11: 05 PM

UPDATE: 21 injured, 2 seriously injured in Sabarimala temple stampede in Kerala, NDRF teams worked at  spot, bringing situation under control (ANI)

#10:35 PM

Will prove my innocence,haven't done anything like 'horse trading': CM Harish Rawat (summoned by CBI in alleged sting CD matter on Monday) ANI

#9: 50 PM

Chile lifts tsunami alert following quake: official (AFP)

#9:49 PM

UP polls 2017: CM Akhilesh Yadav has also conveyed his opinion to party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav regarding 181 declared seats say sources (ANI)

#9:48 PM

UP polls 2017: Sources say CM Akhilesh Yadav has sent list of candidates for 403 assembly seats to party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav (ANI)

#9:31 PM

Jammu and Kashmir: Terrorists opened fire in Bahrampora village of Sopore in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, one dead.

#9:30 PM

Case registered against passenger for violating Export policy as he attempted to smuggle Agarwood out of India without having authorisation

#9:28 PM

Mumbai: 25kg Agarwood recovered from a passenger at Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport by Air Intelligence Unit while he was departing to Riyadh

#9: 21 PM

Sabarimala stampede:Police has initiated crowd control measures,situation under control says Ayyappa Dharma Sena Pres Rahul Easwar kerala

#9: 20 PM

Sabarimala temple stampede: 20 persons injured & 1 critical, most of them belong to Andhra says Ayyappa Dharma Sena president Rahul Easwar

#8: 58 PM

Fire broke out at a godown in Hyderabad's Begum Bazar. Three fire engines at the spot (ANI)

#8:47 PM

Uttarakhand government declares film Dangal tax free in the state (ANI)

#8: 44 PM

Air Asia CFO to appear before Enforcement Directorate in the ongoing alleged Rs 22 crore FEMA violation case (ANI)

#8:40 PM

Tsunami warning issued for parts of Chile: US geologists (AFP)

#8: 18 PM

20 Sabarimala pilgrims injured in minor stampede at famous hill shrine of Lord Ayyappa, says Pathnamthitta Collector R Girija

#8: 12 PM

Earthquake of magnitude 7.6 hits 225 km southwest of Puerto Montt, Chile (ANI)

#7:36 PM

6 dead, more than 10 injured in a car-bus collision in Kalavad of Jamnagar in Gujarat (ANI)

#7:34 PM

Police constable in Chennai allegedly shoots himself dead for being denied sick leave (PTI)

#6: 47 PM

Atal Bihari Vajpayee will always remain source of inspiration for all of us, says Home Minister Rajnath Singh (ANI)

#6: 45 PM

I clarify that nobody was putting my shoes on. Photo in question was taken while a relative had bent down to look for my shoes: Karnataka CM (ANI)

#6: 25 PM

Not against Shivaji Memorial worth Rs3600 Cr, but why are memorials of great OBC & Dalit leaders constructed by us being criticised?-BSP (ANI UP)

#6:00 PM

India joins Russia in mourning the tragic loss of lives of Russian servicemen in the air crash on Sunday, says PM Narendra Modi (ANI)

#5: 50 PM

No reason to conclude there will be long-term capital gains tax, PM did not refer to this, a section of media miss-reported: FM Arun Jaitley (PTI)

#5: 19 PM

If government deficit is reduced, it will help improve allocation for defence and rural infrastructure: FM Arun Jaitley (PTI)

#5: 15 PM

Bill Gates told me that here more than 100 Cr have mobile phones, 109 crore have  Aadhar cards, digital economy will boom in India: Jaitley

#5:10 PM

Govt sanctions 9000 assault rifles, 34 armoured vehicles & 763 patrolling bikes for  Sashastra Seema Bal deployed along Nepal, Bhutan borders (PTI)

#5: 00 PM

Aadhar based payment is for people who don't have cards or mobile phones, they only need thumb print for transactions: FM Arun Jaitley at Digi-Dhan Mela (ANI)

#4:55 PM

If people had to buy property it was asked that how much will be paid in cash and how much by cheque. Such immoral practices prevailed: FM Jaitley (ANI)

#4:40 PM

Putin declares Monday national mourning day after Russian plane crash (AFP)

#4:24 PM

Within two years, we have added mobile phones in such big numbers that it equals to population of Italy and France: Ravi Shankar Prasad at Digi Dhan Mela (ANI)

#3:55 PM

State Government employees will soon get benefits of 7th pay commission: Raman Singh, Chhattisgarh CM (ANI)

#3:30 PM

'No sign of survivors' at Russian plane crash site, say reports (AFP)

#3:20 PM

Few villagers’ accounts identified that may have naxal fund; have written to SPs and District Collector to look into the matter: DM Awasthi - ANI

#3: 10 PM

Dalbir Kaur, sister of Sarabjit Singh (Indian national who was sentenced to death by Pak Court) joins BJP

#2:43 PM

Himachal Pradesh: Kinnaur witnesses season's first snowfall - ANI

#2:40 PM

Prevailing dry spell has got a break; 3 cm snowfall recorded in Shimla. Temperature might fall further: Manmohan Singh, Met Director HP - ANI

#2:30 PM

MoS Petroleum & Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan addressed foundation laying ceremony of 2nd generation Ethanol Bio-Refinery via Video Conf - ANI

#2:14 PM

Maharashtra: Rs 35 Lakh (approx) cash in new currency notes & 2 Kg gold seized in Panvel by Navi Mumbai police; handed over to IT dept - ANI

#2:01 PM

HM Rajnath Singh and Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan cancel their visit to Fazilka & Bathinda (Punjab), today due to weather conditions- ANI

#1:56 PM

Maharashtra: Rs 35 Lakh (approx) cash in new currency notes & 2 Kg gold seized in Panvel by Navi Mumbai police; handed over to IT dept - ANI

#1:45 PM

Tamil Nadu: Constable found dead inside premises of Armed Reserve Battalion, Chennai in early morning hours today. Investigation underway - ANI

#1:30 PM

Karnataka: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India Dept conducted raids on bakeries in Gulbarga to keep a check on adulterated eatables - ANI

#1:20 PM

Kerala: Unaccounted cash of Rs 50 lakh seized by Excise Department in Kannur from a private bus. 2 people taken into custody - ANI

#1:10 PM

ISIS suspect Musa planned to attack Mother House in Kolkata as it is a soft target and has American, British & Russian visitors, NIA Sources - ANI

#1:02 PM

I thank PM Modi for his appreciation of Assam's initiatives towards cashless economy: Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal - ANI

#12:50 PM

Body found in Black Sea after Russian military plane crash - AFP

#12:45 PM

Delhi shrouded in thick blanket of fog as temperature takes a dip; visibility affected - ANI

#12:38 PM

Whole villages going cashless in Haryana; Neemavali in Sirsa has gone cashless.Will acknowledge & award such villages: Haryana CM - ANI

#WATCH : People enjoy White #Christmas in Himachal Pradesh as season's first snowfall hits Shimla. pic.twitter.com/DWRfICdhJb

— ANI (@ANI_news) December 25, 2016

#12:30 PM

No doubt there is need to fight black money but opposition is saying that it is not only way to do so: Ashwani Kumar of Congress on demonetisation - ANI

#11:55 AM

Delhi: Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chauhan visited former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee's residence to wish him on his 92nd birthday - ANI

#11:45AM

Debris from missing Russian military plane found in Black Sea (Source: AFP)

#11: 31 AM

May 2017 be a fulfilling year for everyone. I wish all citizens a very Happy New Year: PM Narendra Modi - PTI

#11:30 AM

After 15 years our Junior Hockey has won the world cup, I congratulate all the young players: PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat-ANI

#11:29 AM

Our sportsmen and sportswomen have made us proud: PM Modi- ANI

#11:28 AM

Performance of Indian cricket team has been phenomenal this year, congratulate the team for beating England 4-0: PM Modi in Mann K iBaat

#11:27AM

Amid uproar in Parl, a good thing happened. As part of my govt's mission for Divyang persons,Rights of Disabled Persons bill was passed: PM

#11:26 AM

There was an all round fury around what happened during Parliament session; even President & VP shared their concerns: PM

#11:25 AM

 It is our priority to do whatever it takes for the betterment of our nation: PM

#11:25 AM

 I assure you that this is not the end, this is just the beginning in our fight against corruption: PM

#11:24 AM

 Black money hoarders are being nabbed across the country. Secret is that information by common people enables us to do it: PM

#11:23 AM

When the Govt is behind them, they are also trying to obstruct Govt's endeavour and coming up with innovative ways: PM

#11:23 AM

Frequent change in law is result of attempt to include people's feedback into policy making: PM

#11:22 AM

If Parliament would have functioned there would have been fruitful discussions: PM

#11:21 AM

No concessions for political parties, all are equal in front of law: PM Modi

#11:21 AM

Businessmen who make use of digital payments will also receive Income Tax benefits: PM

#11:20 AM

This digital movement is a golden opportunity for youth and start-ups. They can open new avenues through it: PM

#11:20 AM

We should be at the forefront of using digital means to make payments and transactions: PM

#11:19 AM

Informal sector is very significant in our country and mostly they receive salary/wages in cash and are often even exploitated: PM

#11:18 AM

Appreciate Assam Government for their efforts to turn towards digital payments & transactions: Prime Minister

#11:17 AM 

I congratulate Assam Govt in particular for taking initiatives to promote cashless economy: PM

#11:15 AM

Digi Dhan Vyapar Yojana is mainly for businessmen, they must encourage cashless transactions: PM Modi

#11:14 AM

New schemes to award Rs 1000 to 15,000 people everyday for next 100 days along with bigger draws weekly, and a bumper draw on April 14: PM Modi

#11:10 AM

Digi Dhan Vyapar Yojana is mainly for businessmen, they must encourage cashless transactions: PM Modi-ANI

#11:09 AM

Lucky Grahak Yojna, Digi-Dhan Vyapara Yojna to award 15,000 people today: PM Modi

#11: 05 AM

Atalji leaves a deep impact on everyone he meets: PM Modi

#11:04 AM

Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya gave new direction to modern education, I pay tribute to him on his anniversary: PM Modi

#11:02 AM 

Wish everyone a Merry Christmas: PM Narendra Modi Mann K iBaat

# 10:52 AM

Delhi: PM Narendra Modi and BJP President Amit Shah visited former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee's residence to wish him on his 92nd birthday-ANI

#10:42 AM

Himachal Pradesh: Shimla witnesses season's first snowfall

#10:34 AM

Jammu and Kashmir: Season's first snowfall received in Doda district - ANI

#10:32 AM

2 domestic flights(9W 2302 Bengaluru-Chennai, 9W 2317 Chennai-Bengaluru)from/to Bengaluru cancelled due to poor visibility caused due to fog- ANI

#10:25 AM

Russian military Tu-154 aircraft disappears from radars after takeoff in Sochi- ANI

#10:24 AM

Himachal Pradesh: Dharamshala receives season's first snowfall-ANI

#10:13 AM

Imphal: People attend Christmas Mass amidst Manipur Blockade- ANI

#10:11 AM 

Israel to re-assess U.N. ties after settlement resolution, says Netanyahu- Reuters

#9:50 AM 

Delhi: PM Narendra Modi reaches former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee's residence to wish him on his 92nd birthday- ANI

#9:25 AM

PM Narendra Modi wishes veteran BJP leader Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 91st birthday; praises his exemplary service and leadership

#8:57 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets his Pakistan counterpart Nawaz Sharif on his birthday

#8:51 AM

The Latest: Democratic National Committee says Trump should do more to remove conflicts of interest- ANI

#8:34 AM

Woman whose body was found dead with multiple injuries in Pune is identified as Antara Das, who is a native of South 24 Parganas distt (WB)- ANI

#8:16 AM

Engineer who fell asleep at controls of NYC train when it derailed, killing 4, to get disability pension- AFP

#8:10 AM

Body of a woman who worked at a tech firm found dead with multiple injuries near Dehu Road in Pune

#7:44 AM

Delhi Fog 8 International and 7 domestic flights from/to Delhi delayed due to foggy weather