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Mumbai: 82-year-old woman scammed out of ₹5L by fake ED officials
An 82-year-old Mumbai woman was defrauded of nearly Rs 5 lakh by cyber fraudsters posing as Enforcement Directorate officials over a video call.
Delhi-NCR told to clean up air—fast
Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav has instructed authorities in the National Capital Region (NCR) to significantly improve air quality within a week.
Modi's Ethiopia visit: India and Africa get closer
PM Modi's recent visit to Ethiopia revitalized diplomatic ties and opened new avenues for Indian investment in Africa.
India's SHANTI Bill: Big changes for nuclear energy
The Indian government has passed the SHANTI bill, aiming to overhaul and expand the country's nuclear energy sector by inviting private participation.
41 Maoists surrender in Telangana, hand over 24 firearms
In a significant blow to the CPI(Maoist) organisation, 41 underground cadres surrendered to the Telangana Police, relinquishing 24 firearms.
Rogue elephant kills 3 in Chhattisgarh's Korba district within 3 days
An elephant attack in Korba, Chhattisgarh, resulted in the death of a 35-year-old man, marking the third victim of the same tusker within three days.
Goa nightclub fire: Owners in custody after tragic blaze
Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, owners of the ill-fated Goa nightclub, are now confined in a lockup, subsisting on simple meals and sleeping without mattresses or blankets.
Delhi: Seven arrested for duping US citizens through phishing calls
Seven individuals operating an illegal call center in North Delhi have been arrested for defrauding US citizens by posing as Apple support executives.
Delhi Police bust ₹24cr cyber scam, 5 arrested
Delhi Police have arrested five men involved in two online investment scams, unearthing a money trail of approximately ₹24 crore.
Supreme Court steps in after Noida police assault claims
A woman advocate alleges illegal detention, sexual assault, and torture at a Noida police station, prompting the Supreme Court to seek responses from relevant authorities.
Chhattisgarh: Naxalite with ₹5L bounty killed in encounter
A Naxalite, carrying a reward of ₹5 lakh, was killed in an encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district.
PM Modi becomes 1st to get top honors from 5 Gulf nations
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become the first global leader to receive top civilian honours from five of the six Gulf nations.
Bihar's 2026 holiday list is out!
The Bihar government has disclosed the list of general and restricted holidays for 2026, applicable to all state government offices.
Modi's ear accessory in Oman gets everyone talking
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Oman sparked online speculation over a small, jewel-like accessory on his left ear, later identified as a real-time translation device.
Top economists urge India to bring back MGNREGA after repeal
Nobel laureate Joseph E. Stiglitz, economist Thomas Piketty and other experts have urged the Indian government to restore the repealed MGNREGA, warning that its dismantling would be a "historic error".
40% of Delhiites want to leave city because of air pollution, says report
Delhi's relentless air pollution is driving residents away, disrupting education and businesses, and posing severe health risks, according to a new report.
Delhi airport: 79 flights canceled, over 230 delayed due to fog
Dense fog led to the cancellation of 79 flights at Delhi airport on Friday, December 19, 2025. Over 230 flights experienced delays due to the weather conditions.
UP Police's 'guard of honor' for storyteller stirs debate
The Uttar Pradesh police's 'guard of honour' for religious preacher Pundreek Goswami has sparked a political and constitutional debate over state neutrality and protocol.
Delhi government to install air purifiers in 10,000 classrooms
Delhi's Education Minister, Ashish Sood, has announced plans to install air purifiers in 10,000 classrooms as part of a long-term strategy to combat pollution.
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.
Chennai: 550 nurses detained after hunger strike for permanent jobs
Over 550 nurses were detained in Chennai after staging a hunger strike, demanding permanent employment status and other benefits.
Leopard enters Mumbai building, injures 3; rescue in progress
A leopard caused panic in Bhayander East, Mumbai, after it entered a residential building and injured four people, prompting an emergency response.
Bengaluru: BESCOM announces 12-hour power cuts on December 19
Bengaluru residents are warned of a scheduled power outage on December 19 due to maintenance by BESCOM. The disruption may also affect water supply in certain areas.
Stray cattle on Chennai roads: 70 lives lost this year
Stray cattle on Chennai's outskirts have caused 70 deaths and 30 injuries this year, leading to frequent accidents and traffic issues.
Bengaluru: Road accidents surge in 2025, death toll crosses 700
Bengaluru recorded a sharp rise in road accidents in 2025, with over 4,000 incidents resulting in more than 700 fatalities.
Air India Express cancels flight after technical snag, keeps everyone safe
An Air India flight heading for Visakhapatnam was cancelled due to a technical snag detected at Gannavaram Airport, Vijayawada.
'Statue of Unity' sculptor Ram V Sutar passes away at 100
Before his death, eminent sculptor Ram Sutar completed a 100ft tall statue of Chhatrapati Shambhaji Maharaj in Pune, leaving the city with a monumental legacy.
Deepfake video of Sudha Murty goes viral—here's what's really happening
A deepfake video falsely portraying Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murty endorsing a fraudulent investment scheme is circulating on social media, raising concerns about online impersonation.
Bihar: Cloth vendor dies after brutal mob attack over alleged theft
Mohammad Athar Hussain, a cloth vendor from Bihar, was brutally assaulted and tortured by villagers who mistook him for a thief, leading to his death six days later.
Over 1,000 guests safely evacuated after Thane wedding fire
A fire broke out at a wedding reception in Thane, Maharashtra, leading to the swift evacuation of 1,000-1,200 guests. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
India, Saudi Arabia make official travel easier for diplomats
India and Saudi Arabia have signed a landmark short-stay visa exemption agreement, set to enhance diplomatic relations and streamline official travel.
Delhi's sudden vehicle ban sparks border chaos
The sudden enforcement of a ban on vehicles not meeting the latest emission standards in Delhi led to significant delays and confusion among commuters.
Delhi-NCR: 16 stations hit 'severe' air quality, Anand Vihar tops at 442
Delhi's air quality continues to worsen, with 16 out of 40 monitoring stations recording 'severe' AQI levels, according to CPCB's Sameer mobile application data.
Fuel prices stay put across India on December 19
The latest petrol and diesel prices across major Indian cities have been announced, reflecting global crude oil market trends and exchange rates.
Madhya Pradesh: 35 lakh names set to be dropped from voter list
Madhya Pradesh is set to remove approximately 3.5 million names from its electoral rolls following the first phase of Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
Head-on collision of school busses injures 5 in Punjab
Five people were injured when two school buses collided head-on due to poor visibility near Kurali, with one bus reportedly driving on the wrong side.
Nearly 3 crore names could be dropped from UP voter list
Nearly 29.6 million names, primarily from urban areas, are likely to be removed from Uttar Pradesh's electoral rolls following a special intensive revision.
Viksit Bharat Bill: What's changing for rural jobs?
The Indian government aims to replace the two-decade-old MGNREGA with a new rural job guarantee scheme, sparking widespread debate and criticism.
Sikkim HC row delays senior judge's elevation as chief justice
The Supreme Court collegium has recommended new chief justices for five high courts, bypassing the senior-most judge of Sikkim High Court amid a controversy.
BOM's Christmas Day forecast: Heatwave for southern Australia, rain in north
Australia's Bureau of Meteorology predicts a mix of sunshine, heat, cool temperatures, and rain across the country this Christmas amid an ongoing severe heatwave.
Delhi-Noida traffic slows down as stricter vehicle rules arrive
Heavy traffic congestion was observed at key Delhi-Noida entry points following the Supreme Court's directive to consider suspending toll booths until air quality improves.
Goa nightclub fire sparks safety checks at Delhi hotspots
Following the tragic nightclub fire in Goa, the Delhi Fire Service has launched a citywide inspection drive to ensure adherence to fire safety norms in public establishments.
Bihar grandmother arrested for selling newborn grandson over family dispute
A woman in Bihar, upset over her son's love marriage, was arrested for selling her newborn grandson to a doctor family for ₹50,000.
SC gives green light to Kerala's new university heads
The Supreme Court expressed satisfaction as the Kerala government and governor reached a consensus on appointing vice-chancellors for two state universities.
Delhi's air turns toxic, flights and trains hit by fog
Delhi's deteriorating air quality, nearing the 'severe' category, led to the cancellation of 27 flights. The persistent fog also delayed operations for a fourth consecutive day.
Delhi is putting 64,000+ public vehicles on live tracking
The Indian government is installing a vehicle location tracking system (VLTS) and panic buttons in over 64,000 public service vehicles in Delhi.
Azam Khan cleared in 2019 speech case, but stays in jail
Senior Samajwadi Party leader Mohammad Azam Khan was acquitted in a case related to an inflammatory speech made during the 2019 Lok Sabha polls.
Pune: Army Colonel loses ₹3.81L to fake traffic challan scam
An Indian Army colonel in Pune lost Rs 3.81 lakh after falling prey to a cyber fraud involving a fake traffic challan link.
SC extends deadline for Bengal teacher recruitments
The Supreme Court has extended the recruitment deadline, providing temporary relief to thousands of sacked teachers in West Bengal.
Punjab farmers push back against new power bill
Farmers in Punjab are staging demonstrations against the Electricity Amendment Bill, 2025, demanding its withdrawal and suitable compensation for flood damages.
'Dhurandhar' collects ₹457cr in 14 days; here's detailed box office report
Dhurandhar, a revolutionary spy film, is redefining Bollywood's genre norms with its daily collection of Rs 33.6 crore since release.
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.