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Protect rights of children: Chairperson Manipur Child Rights Commission

14 Dec 2025 | 12:27 AM

Imphal, Dec 13 (UNI) A one-day consultation on ethical media practices for safeguarding child rights and dignity in Manipur was held today at the auditorium of the Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), Manipur.

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Gov slams ‘systemic failure’ after being unable to enter stadium amid Messi event chaos

14 Dec 2025 | 12:03 AM

Kolkata, Dec 13 (UNI): West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose on Saturday expressed shock and anguish over what he described as a complete breakdown of administration and planning at Yuva Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium), where large-scale chaos erupted during Argentine football icon Lionel Messi’s visit to the city.

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Governor slams ‘systemic failure’ after being denied entry at Salt Lake Stadium amid Messi event chaos

14 Dec 2025 | 12:01 AM

Kolkata, Dec 13 (UNI) West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Saturday expressed shock and anguish over what he described as a complete breakdown of administration and planning at Yuva Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium), where large-scale chaos erupted during Argentine football icon Lionel Messi’s visit to the city.

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Jharkhand to elect urban local bodies through Ballot Paper for the first time

13 Dec 2025 | 11:27 PM

Ranchi, Dec 13 (UNI) The Jharkhand State Election Commission has announced that the upcoming urban local body elections in the state will be conducted through ballot paper for the first time. The decision has been taken due to the non-availability of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), which have been used in all previous municipal elections in Jharkhand.

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ACB traps executive engineer taking Rs 70,000 bribe in Chaibasa

13 Dec 2025 | 11:04 PM

Ranchi, Dec 13 (UNI) Ths Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Saturday caught Arun Kumar Singh, Executive Engineer of the Building Division, red-handed while accepting a bribe of Rs70,000 in Chaibasa, headquarters of West Singhbhum district. The arrest has sent shockwaves through the department.

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Kolkata's Messi show descends into violence as fans vandalise stadium

13 Dec 2025 | 10:37 PM

Kolkata, Dec 13 (UNI) Global soccer icon Lionel Messi's much-publicised India tour began with mayhem at the giant Salt Lake stadium (Yuva Bharati Krirangan) on Saturday, as irate fans indulged in large-scale vandalism over their inability to catch a proper glimpse of the soccer magician despite having shelled out astronomical amounts for tickets.

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NDA transferred Rs 10K to some men under scheme for women employment, to win election: RJD

13 Dec 2025 | 9:33 PM

Patna, Dec 12 ( UNI) The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) on Saturday alleged that in its desperation to win the Bihar assembly elections, the NDA transferred Rs 10,000 to some men’s bank accounts instead of women’s under the Chief Minister Women Employment Scheme.

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Shatadru Dutta, chief organiser of Messi's India trip, arrested after Kolkata fiasco

13 Dec 2025 | 9:14 PM

Kolkata, Dec 13 (UNI) Satadru Dutta, the chief organiser and promoter of Lionel Messi's ongoing four-city India tour, was on Saturday arrested after large-scale vandalism and chaos at the venue, Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan, over limited access to the football star, police said.

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Barak festival begins in Manipur

13 Dec 2025 | 8:56 PM

Imphal, Dec 13 (UNI) Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Saturday inaugurated the 4th edition of state-level Barak Festival 2025 held at Zeilipou, Senapati district.

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BJP demands Mamata’s resignation over Messi event chaos, seeks ticket refund

13 Dec 2025 | 8:43 PM

Kolkata, Dec 13 (UNI) The BJP on Saturday launched a scathing attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee following chaos at Argentine football icon Lionel Messi’s event at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium, demanding her resignation and a full refund of tickets to aggrieved fans.

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Shatadru Dutta, chief organiser of Messi's India trip, arrested after Kolkata fiasco

13 Dec 2025 | 8:26 PM

Kolkata, Dec 13 (UNI) Shatadru Dutta, the chief organiser and promoter of Lionel Messi's ongoing four-city India tour, was on Saturday detained by the police after chaos and violence at the Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan marred the first leg of the Argentine soccer superstar's visit.

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Odisha Masters: Isharani Baruah, Unnati Hooda and Kiran George Enter Finals

13 Dec 2025 | 7:23 PM

Cuttack, Dec 13(UNI) India will have strong representation in the finals at the Odisha Masters as Isharani Baruah, Women's Singles top seed Unnati Hooda and Men's Singles second seed Kiran George booked their places in the summit clashes following hard-fought semifinal victories at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Cuttack.

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Eight fishermen arrested for illegal fishing in Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary

13 Dec 2025 | 6:23 PM

Kendrapara, Dec 13 (UNI) Forest personnel of the Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary, during the early hours of Saturday, intercepted a mechanised fishing vessel and arrested eight fishermen for illegally fishing inside the designated “no-fishing zone” of the sanctuary.

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Rise of Eastern India to shape the nation’s future: Odisha Governor

13 Dec 2025 | 6:14 PM

Bhubaneswar, Dec 13 (UNI) The rise of Eastern India will define India’s future growth trajectory, with Odisha poised to spark a new phase of regional development, said Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati. Speaking at the International Conference “Purvodaya Perspective 2025” in Bhubaneswar on Saturday, the Governor described the event as more than an academic or policy forum.

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DGBR calls on Arunachal Governor; strategic connectivity reviewed

13 Dec 2025 | 6:13 PM

Itanagar, Dec 13 (UNI) Director General of Border Roads (DGBR) Lt General Raghu Srinivasan called on Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt General (Retd) KT Parnaik at Lok Bhavan, Itanagar on Saturday.

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