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Indian Railways hikes long-distance train fares from December 26
Indian Railways' fare hike from December 26, 2025, will affect long-distance routes like Delhi-Mumbai, Delhi-Patna, and Delhi-Lucknow, with passengers paying slightly more.
Four lose their lives as car crashes into dumper in UP's Bijnor
Four individuals lost their lives when their car collided with a dumper on Haridwar Road in Bijnor, returning from a religious event.
Chandigarh says: Sort your trash or pay up
Chandigarh's Municipal Corporation has made waste segregation compulsory, with penalties up to Rs 13,500 for mixed garbage. The move aims to promote a cleaner urban environment.
Delhi-NCR pollution: Why pregnant women need to be extra careful right now
Toxic smog in Delhi-NCR is causing severe health risks to pregnant women, impacting both maternal health and fetal development, warn medical experts.
Mumbai's air gets a breather, but Delhi flights hit by fog
Mumbai's AQI has improved to a moderate 117, offering residents relief. However, cold and hazy conditions raise concerns over potential flight delays.
Noida traffic police issue 1,978 pollution challans amid Delhi's BS-VI ban
Noida traffic police have issued nearly 2,000 challans for pollution violations following Delhi's ban on vehicles below Bharat Stage (BS)-VI emission standards.
Hyderabad: Woman, lover arrested for husband's murder after staged heart attack
A Hyderabad woman's claim of her husband's heart attack death was exposed as a murder plot after police noticed suspicious injuries on his body.
Kashmir's snowy season kicks off, tourism bounces back
The first major snowfall of the season has ignited hopes for a tourism revival in Kashmir, following setbacks from recent terrorist attacks.
India set to export BrahMos missiles to Vietnam and Indonesia
India is advancing towards finalizing deals to export BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to Vietnam and Indonesia, collectively valued over $450 million.
Retired IPS officer shoots himself after losing ₹8.1cr to cyber scam
Former IPS officer Amar Singh Chahal attempted suicide after losing ₹8.1 crore to cyber fraudsters, leaving him in critical condition.
Delhi's air stays "very poor," fog makes travel a mess
Delhi's government plans to introduce regulations on e-rickshaws and increase fines for pollution-under-control (PUC) certificate violations to combat worsening air quality.
India and France team up to make high-tech navigation gear in India
India Optel Limited (IOL) and France's Safran Electronics and Defense have signed an agreement to locally manufacture two high-precision, combat-proven systems.
Amaravati officially becomes Andhra Pradesh's only capital
The Union home ministry has sanctioned Amaravati as the exclusive capital of Andhra Pradesh, effective from June 2, 2024.
Ludhiana man kills wife after fight over children
A man, Manoj Kumar, has been charged with murdering his wife, Guddi Devi, over disputes about not having children in their third marriage in Ludhiana.
Chhattisgarh murder case takes wild turn as 'dead' man walks back home
A man, presumed dead and buried in a murder case in Chhattisgarh's Jashpur district, shockingly appeared alive, causing the case to collapse.
Delhi-NCR may soon limit new petrol and diesel cars
A parliamentary panel has recommended an annual limit on new non-electric vehicle registrations in Delhi-NCR to combat escalating pollution and congestion.
1984 anti-Sikh riots: Delhi court reserves order against Sajjan Kumar
A Delhi court has reserved its order in a case concerning the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, where former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar is an accused, PTI reported.
Luthra brothers allegedly used fake documents to obtain nightclub license
The Luthra brothers, associated with the nightclub Birch by Romeo Lane in Goa, are under investigation for allegedly submitting a fake health certificate during their licensing process.
'India-New Zealand FTA was entirely women-led team': Piyush Goyal
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has hailed the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as a "historic and landmark" deal.
India rejects 'misleading propaganda' over Bangladesh High Commission protest
India has dismissed certain reports in the Bangladeshi media that New Delhi tried to create a security situation over a protest outside the Bangladesh High Commission as "misleading propaganda."
'Dangerous': Hasina says extremist elements have gained influence under Yunus
Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has condemned recent anti-India statements made by National Citizen Party (NCP) leader Hasnat Abdullah.
Air India Delhi-Mumbai flight returns after engine oil pressure drops
An Air India flight from Delhi to Mumbai had to return shortly after take-off due to a technical snag.
Delhi AQI still 'very poor'; over 150 flights delayed
Delhi's air quality continues to remain in the "very poor" category as dense fog envelops the national capital.
'India a Hindu nation, no constitutional approval needed...': RSS chief
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has reiterated his belief that India is a "Hindu nation" and no constitutional approval is required for this, as it is the "truth."
Punjab bans meat, alcohol in three newly-declared holy Sikh cities
The Punjab government has banned the sale of meat, alcohol, tobacco, and other intoxicants in three newly designated "holy cities," as per a report by PTI.
Pilot accused of assault responds, alleges 'casteist remarks' made
Captain Virender Sejwal, an Air India Express pilot, has responded to allegations of assaulting a passenger at Delhi's airport.
Uttarakhand: CM Dhami makes Bhagavad Gita recitation mandatory in schools
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has announced that reciting verses from the Bhagavad Gita will be made mandatory in all government schools across the state.
3.3 magnitude earthquake strikes Rohtak in Haryana
An earthquake of magnitude 3.3 struck parts of Haryana on Sunday afternoon. According to the National Center for Seismology, the epicenter was at Rohtak at a focal depth of 5km, and was felt at 12:13pm.
Railways hikes fare: AC tickets cost ₹10 more per 500km
The Indian Railways has announced a revision in its passenger fare structure, effective from December 26, 2025.
PM Modi pays tribute to Assam agitation martyrs in Guwahati
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tribute to the martyrs of the Assam Agitation at the 'Swahid Smarak Kshetra' in Guwahati.
Kashmir gets season's first snowfall after harsh dry spell
The first snowfall of the season has brought relief to Kashmir, ending a long dry spell.
Delhi's air quality 'very poor' amid cold wave, dense fog
Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) are reeling under a cold wave and dense fog.
Telangana: Hyderabad records coldest December day in 7 years
Hyderabad recorded a minimum temperature of 6.3 degrees Celsius on Thursday, the lowest under the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) limits.
PM Modi inaugurates new terminal at Guwahati airport
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the new terminal building of Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport in Guwahati, Assam.
Flier alleges Air India Express pilot assaulted him at airport
Ankit Dewan, a SpiceJet passenger, has accused an Air India Express pilot of assaulting him at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport.
Dense fog blankets Delhi-NCR, over 129 flights canceled
Extreme fog has disrupted air, rail, and road transport across northern India, particularly in Delhi.
Assam: 8 elephants killed by Rajdhani Express, 5 coaches derail
At least eight elephants were killed and a calf was injured after the Sairang-New Delhi Rajdhani Express collided with a herd in the Hojai district in Assam on Saturday morning, according to a report by the PTI, which cited a forest official.
'Heated rod inserted inside rectum...ears cut': Bihar man tortured ruthlessly
A cloth vendor, Mohammad Athar Hussain, was lynched by a group of villagers in Bihar on December 5.
Delhi businessman shot dead; nearly 70 bullets were inside body
The brutal murder of a 52-year-old businessman in South Delhi's Aya Nagar on November 30 has been traced back to five shooters, according to India Today.
'All Hindus should think': TN man self-immolates over lamp-lighting row
A 40-year-old man, Poornachandran, died by suicide in Madurai, Tamil Nadu on Thursday.
'Live-in not illegal...': Allahabad HC grants protection to 12 couples
The Allahabad High Court has granted police protection to 12 couples in live-in relationships, who had been facing threats from their families.
Madhya Pradesh: 5 thalassemia children contract HIV through blood transfusions
Five children suffering from thalassemia have tested positive for HIV after receiving blood transfusions in Madhya Pradesh.
UP man bludgeons parents to death, chops up bodies
In a shocking incident in Uttar Pradesh's Jaunpur district, Ambesh (37) has been arrested for allegedly murdering his parents, Shyam Bahadur (62) and Babita (60).
1,500-populated Maharashtra village records 27,000 'births' in 3 months
In a shocking case of cyber fraud, Shendurusani gram panchayat in Maharashtra's Yavatmal district has registered an astonishing 27,397 births in just three months.
Proceedings at 3 Mumbai magistrate courts suspended after bomb threat
The magistrate courts in Andheri, Bandra, and Esplanade (Fort) were evacuated on Thursday after an anonymous email threatened explosions at the court complexes.
Seagull with Chinese GPS found near key Karnataka naval base
A migratory seagull fitted with a Chinese-made GPS tracking device was discovered on the Karwar coast of Karnataka.
Hill stations also not safe? Dehradun records AQI near 300
Dehradun, Uttarakhand's winter capital and a popular tourist destination, is also facing poor air quality.
3 naxals killed in encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh
Three Maoists were killed in an encounter with District Reserve Guard (DRG) jawans in the Gollapalli forest of Sukma district, Chhattisgarh, on Thursday.
Air India Express flight makes emergency landing over 'tire failure'
An Air India Express flight from Jeddah to Kozhikode was reportedly forced to make an emergency landing at Cochin International Airport on Thursday.
Sculptor Ram Sutar, designer of Statue of Unity, passes away
Renowned sculptor Ram Sutar, the designer behind the world's tallest statue, Statue of Unity, passed away late on Wednesday night at his Noida residence.
Delhi's anti-pollution curbs: WFH, vehicle entry ban come into force
The Delhi government's stricter anti-pollution measures came into effect on Thursday.
Kolkata airport now offers real-time traffic, waterlogging alerts for passengers
The Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International (NSCBI) Airport in Kolkata has launched a traffic advisory service on its official X handle.
Repeatedly teased over uniform, 9-year-old student hangs himself using ID-card
A nine-year-old boy in Hyderabad died by suicide allegedly after being harassed by his classmates over not wearing his school uniform properly.
SC suggests closing Delhi toll booths to check pollution
The Supreme Court has asked the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) to consider relocating or closing nine toll collection booths operated by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD).
5 arrested over murder of Lawrence Bishnoi's former aide Parry
The Delhi Police has arrested five members of the Aarzoo-Anmol Bishnoi-Harry Boxer syndicate in connection with the murder of Inderpreet Singh, alias Parry, a former aide of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, PTI reported.
Two childhood friends in MP discover diamond worth ₹60L
In Madhya Pradesh's Panna, a diamond mining hub, two childhood friends made a life-changing discovery.
Goa cops made to do squats for stopping bureaucrat's car
In a bizarre incident, North Goa Superintendent of Police (SP) Harischandra Madkaikar allegedly made police personnel do squats at his office after they stopped a vehicle belonging to an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer at a Santa Cruz checkpoint.
'We will take revenge': 3 Ahmedabad schools receive bomb threats
Three schools in Ahmedabad received bomb threat emails on Wednesday, prompting immediate police action.
India summons Bangladesh High Commissioner after threats to Dhaka mission
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has summoned the Bangladesh High Commissioner in New Delhi, Muhammad Riaz Hamidullah.
Passersby ignore wife's plea, Karnataka man dies of heart attack
A 34-year-old Bengaluru man, Venkataramanan, died after suffering a cardiac arrest while riding his two-wheeler in the Kadirenahalli area of Banashankari on December 13.
'Luthras had ultimate control over club operations, safety arrangement': Cops
Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, the owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub, were taken to Goa on Wednesday morning after they landed at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport on Tuesday afternoon.
MP man rescued after sending SOS from abductor's smartwatch
A 25-year-old hotel manager, Saurabh Sharma, was rescued in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior district after he used a smartwatch to send an SOS, according to a report by NDTV.
Meet Sai Jadhav, first woman to pass out of IMA
Lieutenant Sai Jadhav has made history as the first woman officer to graduate from the Indian Military Academy (IMA) in Dehradun, breaking a 93-year-old record.