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PM Modi cheers Project Cheetah on International Cheetah Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated International Cheetah Day by sharing images and achievements of India's Project Cheetah.
Delhi man uses ChatGPT to catch Facebook scammer
A Delhi man leveraged AI tool, ChatGPT, to locate and outwit a scammer impersonating his college senior, leading the fraudster to beg for forgiveness.
Karnataka Governor's grandson faces serious dowry and assault allegations
Divya Gehlot, wife of the Karnataka Governor's grandson, alleges severe dowry-related harassment, including being thrown off a roof.
IndiGo flight chaos: Delays, cancelations hit travelers nationwide
IndiGo, India's largest airline, faced severe operational disruptions due to unexpected issues, leading to nationwide flight cancellations and delays.
Bengaluru techie's suicide sparks arrests over alleged harassment
A 45-year-old software professional in Bengaluru committed suicide, accusing his neighbours and civic officials of harassment and extortion in a detailed death note.
Delhi's air quality: Slightly better, still not great
Delhi's air quality index (AQI) improved to 299, moving from 'very poor' to 'poor' category, as per Central Pollution Control Board data.
Maharashtra local body poll results put on hold by Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court's Aurangabad Bench condemned the Maharashtra State Election Commission for its last-minute decision to postpone elections in 24 wards of 288 local bodies.
Chennai on orange alert as Cyclone Ditwah's leftovers drench city
Chennai and three other districts face an Orange Alert due to expected rain and lightning, while several areas remain waterlogged from previous downpours.
Delhi's air quality stays 'poor' as cold wave alert hits
Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) slightly improved to 300, despite persistent pollution, as the city braces for a sharp temperature drop to 4-6 degrees Celsius.
Putin's India visit: What's happening?
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in India today for a two-day visit, with discussions on Su-57 jets, bilateral trade, and a private dinner with PM Modi on the agenda.
India-UK trade deal: Scotch whisky prices to drop by 9-10%
India is predicted to lead global scotch sales due to rising disposable incomes and anticipated lower import duties, according to the Scotch Whisky Association.
Mumbai's massive new tunnels promise faster commutes
Work has started on Mumbai's deepest road tunnels, set to run 50 metres below ground at their lowest point. The project aims to significantly reduce travel time in the city.
Ex-Maoist leader urges peace over conflict
Mallojula Venugopal Rao, former ideological head of the CPI (Maoist), urges members to abandon armed struggle in his first interview post-surrender.
IndiGo flights hit turbulence as new pilot rest rules kick in
IndiGo, India's largest airline, has faced major disruptions and passenger complaints due to the implementation of new pilot rest norms.
Red Fort blast: Delhi Police steps in to help victims get insurance
Delhi Police have provided the Finance Ministry with a list of vehicle owners affected by the Red Fort blast to expedite their insurance claims.
Invasive species threaten India's forests, economy: Study
Invasive species are spreading across 15,000 square kilometres of Indian forest annually, threatening ecosystems and costing $127.3 billion over six decades, a study reveals.
Europe wants India to help mediate Ukraine peace as Putin visits
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in New Delhi today, amid European envoys urging India to influence him to end the Ukraine war.
Delhi CM gets tough on pollution: fines and jail for negligent officials
Delhi's Chief Minister, Rekha Gupta, has ordered stringent anti-pollution measures, warning of heavy penalties and criminal action against negligent government agencies.
Delhi's big road makeover coming by 2026
The Delhi government plans to redevelop approximately 400 kilometres of arterial roads by March 2026, despite challenges such as dropping temperatures and dust pollution.
Delhi wakes up to chilly weather and stubborn air pollution
Delhi's temperature dipped sharply to 6.4°C on Wednesday due to the return of colder northwesterly winds, marking a significant early morning chill.
Delhi residents protest air pollution, demand government action
Over a hundred protesters, including students and activists, gathered at Jantar Mantar demanding government action on Delhi's deteriorating air quality.
IndiGo cancels flights in Kolkata, leaving travelers stranded
IndiGo cancelled 10 flights to and from Kolkata due to significant operational disruptions, primarily caused by crew shortage. This led to the delay of 85 other flights.
Delhi HC says no to court-monitored probe in Red Fort blast case
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition seeking a court-monitored committee to oversee the trial stages in the Red Fort blast case.
India to open up nuclear energy sector to private players
India is set to amend key laws, opening its nuclear power sector to private firms, aiming for a 100 GW capacity by 2047.
Kolkata airport mosque blocks secondary runway, says Ministry of Civil Aviation
The presence of a mosque within Kolkata's Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport has reignited safety debates due to its proximity to the secondary runway.
Over 2 crore 'ghost beneficiaries' removed after ration card verification
The Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) has flagged over 2.12 crore ineligible beneficiaries for removal from the Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS), which was carried out by states and Union Territories.
All Delhi-NCR potholes to be filled in 72 hours: Minister
Delhi's Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa has announced a major move to tackle air pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR).
Chhattisgarh locals, police clash over coal mine expansion; dozens injured
A violent clash erupted between police and villagers protesting the expansion of South Eastern Coalfields Limited's (SECL) Amera coal mine in Chhattisgarh's Surguja division on Wednesday.
Jealous of their prettiness, Haryana woman drowns girls, including niece
A woman in Haryana's Panipat has been arrested for allegedly drowning several children, including her own son.
Delhi: CM-led panel to monitor pollution, fine violators
The Delhi government is forming a new panel to monitor pollution levels in the national capital.
Chhattisgarh: 12 Maoists, 3 DRG jawans killed in gunfight
A major anti-Maoist operation is underway in Chhattisgarh's West Bastar Division, along the Bijapur-Dantewada inter-district border.
Gujarat vlogger decapitated while riding bike at 140kmph
An 18-year-old vlogger, identified as Prince Patel, died in a tragic road accident in Surat.
Explained: What's on Putin's agenda in 30-hour India visit
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to arrive in New Delhi for a crucial 30-hour visit.
'Remarkable coincidence': SC on contracts awarded to Arunachal CM's relatives
The Supreme Court has observed that the difference between competing tenders for public works in Arunachal Pradesh was "minuscule" and suggested possible cartelization, Live Law reported.
Commandos, snipers, AI-monitoring: All about Putin's security for India visit
A five-layer security ring has been established for Russian President Vladimir Putin's upcoming visit to India, NDTV reported.
Delhi airport warns of flight disruptions after another tech snag
Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) has issued a notice to passengers of domestic local flights, warning them of possible delays and last-minute schedule changes.
How Delhi plans to tackle air pollution by NCR industries
Delhi's air quality has once again slipped into the "very poor" category, with an AQI of 335.
Calcutta HC overturns order that canceled 32,000 teachers' appointments
The Calcutta High Court has reversed a single bench order that canceled the appointments of around 32,000 primary teachers in West Bengal.
Microsoft outage delays IndiGo, SpiceJet flights at multiple airports
Flight operations were severely affected on Wednesday morning as check-in systems at several airports went down.
6 Delhi hospitals record 200,000+ acute respiratory cases in 3yrs
The Indian capital, Delhi, reported over 200,000 acute respiratory illness (ARI) cases between 2022-2024, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has disclosed.
Delhi's air quality 'severe' in 14 stations; cold wave deepens
Delhi's air quality has deteriorated further, with an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 376 on Wednesday morning.
PMO complex renamed 'Seva Teerth'; what does it mean
The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) complex in India will be named "Seva Teerth," PTI reported, citing officials.
'Ridiculous': India after Pakistan claims Sri Lanka aid flight blocked
India has rejected Pakistan's allegation of delaying overflight clearance for an aid flight to Sri Lanka, calling the claim "ridiculous."
'Red carpet for intruders?' SC's sharp remark on Rohingya plea
The Supreme Court of India has raised questions over the legal treatment of illegal immigrants, including Rohingya Muslims.
Air India A320 flew month without airworthiness certificate, staff suspended
An Air India A320 aircraft operated several flights in November without a valid Airworthiness Review Certificate (ARC), a mandatory safety document.
Delhi Police oppose India Gate protesters' bail, allege Naxal links
The Delhi Police has opposed the bail pleas of college students arrested during a protest on November 23.
INS Aridhaman, India's third SSBN, to soon bolster nuclear deterrence
India is set to induct its third nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), INS Aridhaman.
Government confirms GPS spoofing at airports, cites backups, cyber upgrades
The Indian government has confirmed that several major airports, including Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, were hit by GPS spoofing signals last month.
IndiGo passengers at several airports report significant delays
IndiGo passengers were hit by major flight delays across several airports on Tuesday.
Why 9 governors' residences have been renamed Lok Bhavan
Eight states and a Union Territory have renamed their Raj Bhavans or governors' residences, to Lok Bhavan or Lok Niwas following a directive by The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
Telangana HC questions IPS officers holding key IAS cadre posts
The Telangana High Court has sought an explanation from the state government on why several senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officers are holding posts meant for the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) cadre.
'Ditwah' effect: Schools, colleges shut in 3 districts, including Chennai
In the wake of heavy rains due to 'Ditwah', which was categorized as a cyclonic storm before being downgraded to a deep depression, all schools and colleges in Chennai, Tiruvallur and Kanchipuram districts will remain closed on December 2.
Commuters walk through tunnel after Chennai Metro gets stuck
A Chennai Metro train on the Blue Line came to an abrupt stop inside a tunnel between Central Metro and High Court stations on Tuesday morning.
Hyderabad-bound IndiGo flight makes emergency landing in Mumbai after bomb-threat
An IndiGo flight from Kuwait to Hyderabad was diverted to Mumbai after a bomb threat.
Earthquake today: 4.2 magnitude tremor strikes Bay of Bengal
A moderate earthquake measuring 4.2 on the Richter scale struck the Bay of Bengal on Tuesday morning, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) reported.
₹5,536cr spent to keep Yamuna clean in 3 years: Centre
The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has spent approximately ₹5,536 crore in the last three financial years to maintain the cleanliness of the Yamuna River, according to News18.
'My family betrayed us': Woman who 'married' lover's body
In Maharashtra's Nanded, the parents and brother of the woman who "married" her boyfriend's corpse after he was beaten to death are among six people who have been arrested in the murder case.
Cases of scrub typhus surge in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh is witnessing a sudden rise in scrub typhus cases, with districts like Chittoor, Kakinada, and Visakhapatnam reporting hundreds of infections, according to Moneycontrol.
Delhi-Dehradun Expressway opens for trial run, will halve travel time
The Delhi-Saharanpur-Dehradun Expressway has started its trial run, promising to revolutionize travel between Delhi and Uttarakhand.
'Operation Sagar Bandhu' rescues hundreds, sends relief to Sri Lanka
Cyclone 'Ditwah' has wreaked havoc in Sri Lanka, killing 334 and displacing thousands. The cyclone has also left nearly 400 people missing as rescue operations continue for the fifth day.
India to pitch mega-arms deal with Russia during Putin visit
India is expected to discuss a major arms deal with Russia during President Vladimir Putin's visit this week, Bloomberg reported.
Modi government plans to spend ₹1.31L crore extra this year
The Indian government has sought the Parliament's approval for an additional expenditure of ₹1.31 lakh crore in the current fiscal year ending March 31, 2026.