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Mumbai's about to get 99 hours of low water pressure—here's what you need to know
Mumbai will experience an 87-hour water disruption from December 22 to December 26, due to infrastructure work on Metro Line 7A, affecting G North, K East and H East wards.
Telangana: Cold wave alert for 11 districts—Bundle up!
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a cold wave alert for 11 districts in Telangana on December 21, with the University of Hyderabad recording a chilly 6.3°C.
Kerala: Migrant worker killed after being mistaken for thief
A migrant worker from Chhattisgarh was fatally assaulted in Kerala's Palakkad district after being wrongly suspected of being a Bangladeshi national.
Delhi shivers through 1st cold wave of the season
Delhi experiences its first cold wave of the season with temperatures set to drop to 8 degrees Celsius, amid warnings of dense fog and worsening weather conditions.
UP: Baby's death sparks serious allegations against hospital staff in Pilibhit
Parents in Uttar Pradesh allege hospital staff caused their 14-day-old baby's death after they refused to pay a bribe, leading to an official autopsy.
Delhi Police tackles child porn cases, sees sharp drop in 2025
The Special Police Unit for Women and Children (SPUWAC) in Delhi registered 60 FIRs related to child pornography in 2025, based on 1,197 leads.
MMRDA's new Eastern Freeway extension: Faster Thane-Mumbai commutes coming soon
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) plans to extend the Eastern Freeway, aiming to reduce Mumbai-Thane travel time to just 25 minutes.
PM Modi to open massive ₹10,600cr fertilizer plant in Assam
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to lay the foundation for a Rs 10,600-crore brownfield ammonia-urea plant in Dibrugarh, Assam on Sunday.
Tharoor voices worry over Bangladesh unrest
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor voiced his concern over the deteriorating law-and-order situation in Bangladesh, following the lynching of a Hindu man by a mob.
Ahmedabad traffic cop suspended after slapping woman in viral video
An Ahmedabad traffic policeman, Jayantibhai Zala, has been suspended following a viral video showing him slapping a woman during a dispute over traffic rules.
3.8-magnitude earthquake jolts Assam's Darrang district
Assam's Darrang district was hit by a 3.8-magnitude earthquake on Saturday, with tremors originating from a shallow depth of 5 km.
Mumbai: Man pushes student off moving train in attempted murder
A disoriented 50-year-old man, Shaikh Akhtar Nawaz, was arrested for allegedly pushing an 18-year-old college girl from a moving train in Mumbai.
IMD issues red alert for dense fog in Uttar Pradesh
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert due to expected persistent dense fog and cold day conditions across several parts of Uttar Pradesh.
Clean air, clear skies lure tourists to Himachal amid Delhi's pollution
As air quality worsens in Delhi-NCR and neighbouring states, tourists are increasingly seeking refuge in the clean, clear environment of Himachal Pradesh's hill towns.
Explained: What is the Viksit Bharat G-RAM-G Bill
PM Modi shared an article by Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, detailing the transformative potential of the Viksit Bharat G RAM G Bill for rural livelihoods.
Bihar Governor reacts to Nitish Kumar's naqab controversy
Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan expressed his disappointment over the controversy sparked by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar removing a doctor's naqab.
Assam train accident kills 7 elephants, derails Rajdhani Express
Seven elephants were killed and a calf injured when they collided with the Sairang-New Delhi Rajdhani Express in Assam's Hojai district, prompting an investigation.
Assam: Rajdhani Express hits elephant herd, 7 elephants killed
A high-speed train in northern India tragically struck and killed seven wild Asiatic elephants, also causing injuries to a calf.
Air India Express pilot accused of assaulting passenger at Delhi airport
Ankit Dewan, a passenger on an Air India Express flight, alleges he was physically assaulted by off-duty pilot Captain Virender during a dispute at Delhi airport.
Army jawan arrested for rape at Ranchi railway station
A 42-year-old Army jawan has been arrested for allegedly raping a 22-year-old woman at Tatisilwai Railway Station in Ranchi, Jharkhand.
Pune wakes up to its coldest morning this season
Pune district witnessed its coldest morning this winter with temperatures plummeting to 6.9°C in Haveli, marking a new low for the season.
Rajdhani Express derails after hitting elephants in Assam
The derailment of Mizoram's first Rajdhani Express in Assam has led to the cancellation, regulation, and short-termination of 25 trains by Indian Railways.
India wants AI companies to pay up for using copyrighted content
India is considering revisions to its Copyright Act, 1957, to address legal issues arising from the use of copyrighted content in artificial intelligence (AI) training.
'Global powers no longer universal': Jaishankar on shifting world order
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar recently stated that the global political and economic hierarchy has significantly transformed, with multiple new centres of power emerging.
Mysuru: Pani puri vendor arrested for hiring hitmen to kill wife
A man from Mysuru, Karnataka, allegedly hired two men to murder his wife following years of domestic conflict and emotional abuse.
Retired Army officer arrested after knife attack on Chhattisgarh police official
A retired Army personnel, Ravishankar Sahu, allegedly stabbed Sukma DySP Tomesh Verma in a shocking incident linked to a long-standing court dispute.
36 ex-judges call out impeachment notice against Madras HC judge
Thirty-six former judges have condemned the opposition's move to impeach Madras High Court judge, Justice G R Swaminathan, warning it threatens democracy and judicial independence.
Goa nightclub fire: Police chase UK suspect after deadly blaze
Goa Police are initiating a Blue Corner Notice against Surinder Kumar Khosla, a British national accused in the deadly December 6 nightclub fire, who has since fled to the UK.
Karnataka station master's quick reflexes save passenger from moving train
A passenger narrowly escaped a potentially fatal accident at Pandavapura station, thanks to the quick action of Station Master Sri Abhijit Singh.
India's doctors raise alarm over unregulated weight-loss injections
Leading Indian doctors caution against the unregulated increase in weight loss injections, highlighting their misuse and potential long-term health risks.
UK vlogger calls out Delhi's choking smog: "It's a public health emergency"
A British man, identified as travel vlogger Alex, shared a video on Instagram highlighting the severe air pollution in Delhi, equating it to smoking 18 cigarettes a day.
Delhi airport fog: Centre steps in to help stranded flyers
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has issued guidelines to airlines as dense fog disrupts flight operations, particularly at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport.
Air India Express pilot suspended after airport altercation
An off-duty Air India Express pilot was suspended after allegedly assaulting a passenger at Delhi airport, pending an investigation.
Delhi's air stays "very poor" as fog and pollution linger
Delhi is under an orange alert due to dense fog today, with the Air Quality Early Warning System predicting a severe air quality index of over 400 this weekend.
GRAP Stage-4: Delhi's construction ban isn't really working
Despite the Delhi government's ban on construction activities to curb pollution, work on private and semi-private projects continues unabated across the city.
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.
Assam: 8 elephants die as Rajdhani Express hits herd
Eight elephants were killed when a New Delhi-bound Rajdhani Express derailed after colliding with a herd in Assam's Nagaon district, causing five coaches to derail.
Haryana cancels over 11 lakh ration cards—here's what's going on
Haryana saw a decrease of over 11 lakh ration cards from 2024 to 2025, as per data presented by the Nayab Singh Saini government.
Gurugram checkpoints stop 500+ high-pollution vehicles at Delhi borders
Traffic police have set up checkpoints at four border crossings between Gurugram and Delhi to prevent the entry of vehicles with inferior emission standards.
IndiGo warns of flight delays as dense fog hits several airports
IndiGo has warned of possible flight disruptions at Ranchi, Jammu, and Hindon airports due to dense fog causing low visibility.
Mumbai: Ex-principal, teacher convicted for sexual assault on deaf students
A former headmaster and a retired teacher were sentenced to two years' rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting three students, as confirmed by sign language testimonies.
'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.
Bondi shooter from Hyderabad; family cut ties over Christian wife
The family of Sajid Akram, one of the gunmen behind the Bondi Beach shooting in Sydney, Australia, had immigrated from India in 1998 while his son was born in Australia, ThePrint reported.
China offers 'step-by-step guide' to India for tackling pollution
As Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) continue to battle severe air pollution, China has offered its experience as a "shared struggle."
Goa nightclub fire: Luthra brothers brought back from Thailand; arrested
Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra, the owners of Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa where a deadly fire killed 25 people, were deported from Thailand on Tuesday.
After Bondi shooting, alerts to tighten Jew-frequented places in India
Indian authorities have issued two intelligence alerts in the last 48 hours to tighten security around places frequented by the Jewish community, News18 reported.
World Bank funds UP, Haryana with $600M for pollution relief
The World Bank has approved nearly $600 million for two major clean-air programs in Uttar Pradesh and Haryana.
Encounter underway in J&K's Udhampur hours after police constable killed
An encounter is underway between security forces and terrorists in the Majalta area of Udhampur in Jammu and Kashmir, hours after a police officer was killed and a terrorist was believed to be injured.
Fog delays 200 flights as Delhi's AQI stays 'very poor'
Delhi's air quality has improved a notch to "very poor" on Tuesday after three consecutive days of severe pollution.
Amritsar, Anandpur Sahib, Talwandi Sabo declared 'holy cities'
The Punjab government has officially declared the walled city of Amritsar, Sri Anandpur Sahib, and Talwandi Sabo as "Holy Cities."
Luthra brothers deported from Thailand after nightclub fire killed 25
Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, the owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa, have been deported from Thailand to India.
Buses, cars crash amid fog on Delhi-Agra Expressway; 13 killed
A multi-vehicle pile-up caused by dense fog on the Delhi-Agra Expressway in Uttar Pradesh killed 13 people and injured approximately 75 others after seven buses and three cars crashed and caught fire early Tuesday.
Kabaddi player shot dead during tournament in Mohali
Rana Balachauria, a kabaddi player and event organizer, was shot dead after unidentified gunmen opened fire at a tournament in Mohali on Monday, according to Hindustan Times.
NIA chargesheets 7, including LeT handler, in Pahalgam attack
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against seven accused individuals and two terror outfits in connection with the deadly Pahalgam attack.
Father hangs 3 daughters, dies by suicide in Bihar's Muzaffarpur
In a tragic incident, a man and his three daughters died by suicide in Mishrauliya village of Muzaffarpur district, Bihar.
Supreme Court criticizes Banke Bihari Temple's 'exploitative practices'
The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Uttar Pradesh government and the High-Powered Temple Management Committee over a petition challenging the darshan timings and temple practices at Bankey Bihari Ji Temple.
Singapore High Commission issues advisory amid Delhi's rising air pollution
The Singapore High Commission in New Delhi has issued an advisory for its citizens living in the National Capital Region (NCR) of Delhi.
Maharashtra man's body found charred, stuffed in sack inside car
In a shocking incident, the charred body of a young man was discovered inside a burnt car in Maharashtra's Latur district on Sunday.
Indian Army to get last 3 Apache helicopters soon
The Indian Army is set to receive the remaining three Apache AH-64 attack helicopters from the United States of America.
CIA lost nuclear device in Himalayas; does it pose threat?
A New York Times investigation has brought to light a long-buried Cold War secret involving the United States, India, and China.
Luthra brothers to be deported from Thailand tomorrow
Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, the owners of North Goa's Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub, are expected to land in Delhi from Thailand on Tuesday, according to reports.
4 killed in crash on Mumbai-Delhi Expressway due to fog
A major accident occurred on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway early Monday due to dense fog.
VB-G Ram G replaces MGNREGA: What the new framework entails
The Indian government has introduced the Viksit Bharat—Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) VB-G Ram G Bill, 2025.
'Change lifestyle': SC slams affluent class during air pollution hearing
Several schools in Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) are flouting a Supreme Court order by holding outdoor sports activities despite severe air pollution, senior Advocate Aparajita Singh, the amicus curiae in the matter, informed a bench.
NIA to file chargesheet today in Pahalgam terror attack case
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) will file a chargesheet on Monday in the Pahalgam terror attack case. The attack, carried out by Pakistan-based terrorists, claimed the lives of 26 people.
Dense fog, cold wave alert in parts of North India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for cold wave conditions and dense fog in several states on December 15.
Messi's Delhi visit today: Traffic diversions, parking restrictions in place
Argentinian football star Lionel Messi is set to arrive in Delhi on Monday as part of his G.O.A.T India Tour 2025.
Thick fog in Delhi delays PM Modi's Jordan-Ethiopia-Oman tour flight
The flight of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his three-nation tour to Jordan, Ethiopia, and Oman was delayed on Monday due to dense fog in the national capital.
Delhi fog: AQI breaches 500, flight operations disrupted
Delhi woke up to a dense blanket of fog on Monday, severely impacting visibility and traffic across the city.
CAQM suspends all outdoor sports as AQI turns 'severe plus'
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has ordered an immediate suspension of all outdoor sports activities in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR).
Luthra brothers to be deported to India within 48 hours
The deportation process of Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, owners of the Goa nightclub Birch by Romeo Lane, is almost complete, according to sources cited by News18.
President Murmu rejects mercy plea in 2-year-old's rape-murder case
President Droupadi Murmu has rejected the mercy petition of Ravi Ashok Ghumare, a convict in the 2012 kidnapping, rape, and murder of a two-year-old girl in Maharashtra, according to PTI.
Stench, floods, neglect: What's plaguing Delhi's posh Defence Colony
Defence Colony, an elite military neighbourhood in Delhi, is struggling with severe civic neglect, per India Today, which has turned a Partition-era pride symbol into distress for residents.
Will take appropriate measures: India after Mexico's 50% tariff hike
India has strongly protested Mexico's plan to hike import tariffs on certain products from the country, warning it of appropriate retaliatory measures.
Messi Kolkata event organizer sent to 14-day police custody
The Bidhannagar court has remanded Satadru Dutta, the promoter and organizer of Lionel Messi's G.O.A.T India Tour 2025, to 14 days of police custody, according to ANI.
Delhi schools to shift to hybrid mode as AQI worsens
Amid deteriorating air quality in Delhi, the Directorate of Education (DoE) has ordered all schools to switch to hybrid classes for students from Classes I to IX and Class XI with immediate effect.
Haryana: 2 accidents reported due to dense fog, several injured
Dense fog and poor visibility led to two major vehicle pile-ups on Haryana's highways early on Sunday.
Delhi choked by toxic smog; AQI worsens to 461
Delhi's air quality has worsened drastically, plunging into the hazardous zone with an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 461.
Delhi invokes GRAP 4 as AQI surges past 400 mark
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has implemented Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi-NCR with immediate effect.
Mumbai: 145 children, including 93 girls, missing in 7 months
Mumbai has witnessed a sharp rise in cases of missing children, with 145 minors disappearing between June and December, according to police records, NDTV reported. The figures include 93 girls.
Andhra Pradesh government bans night travel on ghat roads
The Andhra Pradesh government has banned night travel on ghat roads in tribal and forest areas after a bus accident in Alluri Sitarama Raju district.
Who is Satadru Dutta, organizer of Messi event in Kolkata?
The "G.O.A.T. Tour of India 2025," featuring football legend Lionel Messi, ended in chaos at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday.
Messi's Kolkata event organizer arrested, police promise ticket refund
The West Bengal police have arrested the organizer of a recent event featuring Argentine footballer Lionel Messi at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, Hindustan Times reported.
Ex-IAF officer arrested in Assam on spying charges
A retired Indian Air Force officer has been arrested in Assam's Sonitpur district on charges of having links with a Pakistani espionage network.
Nitin Gadkari approves road works of ₹1.5L crore for Maharashtra
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has approved a massive ₹1.5 lakh crore for road projects in Maharashtra.
Messi's Kolkata visit turns chaotic as fans vandalize stadium
The GOAT Tour of football legend Lionel Messi in Kolkata turned into a nightmare on Saturday.
Delhi's AQI hits 401, GRAP Stage III reinstated
The Commission for Air Quality Management in the National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) has reimposed Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) after Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) soared to 401 by 10am on Saturday, December 13.
Multiple vehicles collide on Noida Expressway due to dense fog
A major accident involving over a dozen vehicles took place on the Eastern Peripheral Expressway in Delhi-NCR on Saturday morning, according to NDTV.