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PM Modi wraps up whirlwind 3-nation tour, lands in Oman
Prime Minister Narendra Modi departs Ethiopia for Oman, concluding his four-day, three-nation visit. This marks his second visit to Oman.
Bihar: Men accidentally get ₹10K each from women's job scheme
Bihar government officials are grappling with the challenge of recovering ₹10,000 erroneously credited to male villagers under a women-only cash-transfer scheme.
Odisha man comes home after 45 days held captive in Sudan
Adarsh Behera, a 36-year-old man from Odisha, has returned home after being held hostage for 45 days in Sudan, bringing immense relief to his family and supporters.
Jharkhand: 5 killed in elephant attacks in 24 hours
Five individuals, including two women, were tragically killed by wild elephants in separate incidents across Jharkhand within a 24-hour period.
Chennai flights hit by Delhi's fog and pollution
Dense fog and poor air quality in Delhi led to the cancellation of 11 flights at Chennai International Airport, affecting several northern cities.
Bengaluru's New Year: No firecrackers, tighter rules for parties
Bengaluru police have imposed a strict firecracker ban and introduced stringent safety regulations for New Year's Eve celebrations across the city.
Bihar villagers push back on 'vote-for-money' refunds
Men from Bihar's Ahiyari village deny returning ₹10,000 accidentally credited to their accounts before the state elections, claiming the "accounts are settled" after voting.
Mumbai's winter break ends as smog pushes AQI to 'unhealthy' 265
Mumbai's brief encounter with winter was swiftly replaced by unhealthy smog levels, raising fresh concerns over the city's persistent pollution problem.
Bengaluru cop files complaint after being stalked by woman
A woman in Bengaluru has been charged for allegedly stalking and harassing a police inspector, even sending him a love letter written in her own blood.
Delhi: No PUCC, no fuel at pumps from Thursday
Delhi is enforcing fuel restrictions on vehicles without a valid Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC) using AI-enabled cameras and ANPR technology.
CAG flags underutilization of India's strategic oil reserves
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) warns of underutilisation of India's strategic petroleum reserves. This has led to a decrease in import cover to just 4.5 days.
Man kills wife, 2 daughters in Shamli; arrested
A man in Shamli, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly killed his wife and two daughters over a burqa-related argument, later burying them at home.
PM Modi calls Ethiopian singers' 'Vande Mataram' rendition 'deeply moving'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was deeply moved by an Ethiopian performance of the Indian national song, Vande Mataram, during his maiden visit to Ethiopia.
Snow and rain finally heading to J&K this weekend
The prolonged dry weather in Kashmir is predicted to end around December 21, coinciding with the onset of 'Chillai-Kalan', the harshest winter period.
Kerala's viral spoof song shakes up politics and sparks debate
A political parody song, 'Pootiye Kettiye', has sparked controversy in Kerala, with a complaint filed alleging it hurt religious sentiments and was misused for political gain.
Delhi to pay construction workers hit by pollution lockdown
Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra has announced a one-time ₹10,000 compensation for construction workers affected by GRAP III pollution curbs.
Haryana judge, family acquitted in wife's 2013 death case
A special CBI court in Panchkula has acquitted a Haryana judicial officer and his parents, 12 years after his wife was found dead with bullet injuries.
Indian Army gets its final Apache attack helicopters
The Indian Army has received the last three of six Boeing Apache AH-64E attack helicopters, set to join the 451 Army Aviation Squadron in Jodhpur.
Hanukkah: Delhi Police steps up security after global threats
Delhi Police have increased security at Israeli and Jewish sites due to an intelligence warning of potential terror threats during Hanukkah.
Delhi makes 50% remote work mandatory to fight pollution
The Delhi government has enforced new guidelines, mandating 50% of office employees to work remotely due to escalating pollution levels.
Maharashtra: BJP candidate's office attacked days before polls
Unidentified attackers allegedly fired shots at a BJP candidate's office in Thane, Maharashtra, injuring a security guard. The incident occurred ahead of the local body polls.
Delhi-Agra Expressway accident: Mother's brave act in deadly pile-up
In a devastating multi-vehicle crash on the Delhi-Agra Expressway, a mother saved her children from a burning bus but tragically got trapped inside herself.
Silver price surge forces Indian sweetmakers to cut vark usage
The Indian sweets industry is grappling with soaring silver prices, leading to a decline in the use of silver vark and doubling its cost.
Meet Shubham Jaiswal, the man behind a massive codeine syrup smuggling ring
Shubham Jaiswal, a Banaras Hindu University graduate and heir to a family pharmaceutical business, is the prime suspect in a multi-crore cough syrup racket.
Bengaluru: 12-hour power cuts hit several areas till December 19
Residents around Byadarahalli, Bengaluru will experience power cuts from 10 AM to 10 PM until December 19 due to BESCOM's emergency maintenance and capacity upgradation work.
Delhi's air pollution pushes people to the hills
Rising air pollution in Indian cities is driving residents to seek refuge in hill towns, putting pressure on these fragile ecosystems and exacerbating climate change issues.
PM internship scheme: Loads of interest, but barely anyone finished
The PM Internship Scheme 2025 saw over 1.2 lakh opportunities posted and 82,000 offers made. However, only around 2,000 candidates completed the program.
Delhi's toxic air is hitting the elderly hard
As Delhi's air pollution levels rise, the elderly population, including those with pre-existing respiratory conditions, are experiencing exacerbated health issues.
Karnataka's new hate speech law: What's changing and why it matters
Karnataka's government defends the proposed Hate Speech and Hate Crimes Prevention Bill 2025, asserting it as crucial for maintaining public order despite opposition criticism.
Three killed as pickup catches fire on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway
Three individuals were tragically killed in a fiery collision on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, with another left critically injured.
12 detained in Kashmir for allegedly aiding terror network
Twelve individuals suspected of terror links were detained in Kashmir following pre-dawn raids, revealing a clandestine network operating under the guise of social activism.
Goa nightclub fire: 25 lives lost, safety in question
Goa's booming nightlife scene is riddled with fire safety violations, from blocked exits to flammable construction materials, posing a significant risk to patrons.
Ghaziabad: Tyre burst leads to tragic crash, claims 4 lives on Agra-Lucknow Expressway
Three family members and a friend died in Ghaziabad when their SUV crashed after a tyre burst on the Agra-Lucknow Expressway.
Modi wants India-Jordan trade to hit $5bn—here's what's up
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted potential cooperation between India and Jordan in sectors like digital infrastructure and pharmaceuticals, aiming to boost bilateral ties.
Noida-Ghaziabad's air quality improves a bit, but still "very poor"
Despite a marginal improvement, air quality remains 'very poor' in Noida and Ghaziabad, with pollution levels still a concern.
Businessman loses ₹74L to fake CM's aide in Mumbai
A Mumbai businessman was allegedly swindled out of ₹74 lakh by a man posing as the personal assistant to Maharashtra's chief minister.
Odisha: Minor girl gang-raped in Bhubaneswar sparks political storm
The gang rape of a minor in Odisha has ignited political controversy, with the Biju Janata Dal accusing the State government of losing credibility.
Delhi government proposes up to 8x hike in agricultural land rates
The Delhi government is planning a significant revision of agricultural land circle rates, potentially increasing them by up to eight times from the current rate.
1.36 crore voters flagged in West Bengal's draft voter list
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has identified over 1.36 crore voters with discrepancies through progeny mapping in West Bengal's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process.
Six arrested at Delhi airport for smuggling ₹48cr marijuana
Six Indian passengers were apprehended at the Indira Gandhi International Airport for allegedly attempting to smuggle marijuana valued at nearly ₹48 crore.
UP expressways cut speed to 80km/h till Feb—here's why
Due to dense fog, Uttar Pradesh has decided to lower the expressway speed limit from 120 kmph to 80 kmph until February 15th for enhanced safety.
Delhi fog: Over 800 flights delayed, 200 canceled; situation grim
For the second consecutive day, operations at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport were disrupted due to fog, resulting in over 500 flights being delayed.
Delhi's air quality gets a break, but 'very poor' air is sticking around
Delhi's air quality improved to "very poor" levels due to strong winds, but historical data suggests a likely deterioration by month-end.
Delhi's December is way warmer than usual this year
Despite an initial drop in temperature, Delhi's December days remain warm, reducing the usual winter chill, according to weather experts.
Delhi Police busts ₹50 crore 'digital arrest' scam across 7 states
Delhi Police have arrested 10 individuals linked to an interstate cyber fraud syndicate. The accused, from seven states, allegedly defrauded victims of over ₹50 crore.
Jaunpur man arrested for killing parents over property dispute
A 37-year-old man from Jaunpur allegedly killed his parents over a property dispute and dumped their bodies in the Gomti River.
Delhi's air pollution triggers travel warnings from Singapore, UK, and Canada
Rising pollution levels in North India, particularly Delhi, are causing international tourists to alter their travel plans, potentially impacting India's tourism industry.
PM Modi heads to Oman: Big trade deal and more on the table
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Oman aims to strengthen India's bilateral ties beyond oil, focusing on economic partnerships and strategic cooperation.
India's border fencing: Almost done with Pakistan, getting there with Bangladesh
India has successfully fenced over 93% of its border with Pakistan and nearly 80% with Bangladesh, as part of its strategy to enhance national security and curb infiltration.
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.
Delhi's air quality nears 'severe' as 18 areas cross 400
Delhi woke up to a thick blanket of smog on Saturday, with the city's air quality inching closer to the "severe" category.