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Hyderabad toddler injured in stray dog attack sparks local anger
A three-year-old girl in Hyderabad was severely injured by stray dogs, requiring 18 stitches for deep facial wounds.
Delhi airport runs on low-visibility mode as thick fog delays flights
Dense fog at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport led to the cancellation of 128 flights and diversion of eight others, causing significant disruption.
India okays new hydropower project on Chenab as Indus Waters Treaty remains suspended
Following the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan, India's Ministry of Environment has approved the 260-MW Dulhasti Stage-II hydropower project on the Chenab River.
Republic Day 2026: Unclaimed vehicles, drones under scanner
Ahead of Republic Day 2026, Indian law enforcement units are intensifying security measures, focusing on parking areas, second-hand vehicle sales and drone-related threats.
CBI challenges Kuldeep Sengar's bail in Unnao rape case
The Supreme Court is set to hear a Special Leave Petition (SLP) filed by the CBI challenging relief granted to Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the Unnao rape case.
2,000-year-old Buddhist site found in Kashmir
Archaeologists have uncovered a 2,000-year-old Buddhist site in Jammu and Kashmir's Zehanpora village, hailed by PM Modi as a 'proud moment' for India.
Delhi-Mathura highway: Dense fog causes back-to-back accidents
Late Saturday night, dense fog on the Delhi–Mathura National Highway resulted in two severe accidents, with no reported casualties.
Delhi-Mumbai Expressway accident: Couple dies trapped in wrecked car
A couple's fatal accident on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway exposes systemic failures and lack of empathy, leaving their four children orphaned.
Mumbai woman finds blade cut on hand during metro ride
A woman in Mumbai was left shocked after discovering a mysterious cut, possibly inflicted by a blade, on her hand during her metro journey, sparking concerns about women's safety.
DAC set to clear ₹80,000 crore for new defense tech
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) is expected to approve defence procurement proposals worth around ₹80,000 crore today.
Delhi: Traffic cops targeted in fake bribery scam with doctored videos, bogus stickers
A crime syndicate in Delhi allegedly blackmailed traffic officers for over a decade using doctored videos to extort money, creating a system of fear within the police force.
Fuel prices stay steady—no surprises this week
Petrol and diesel prices across various Indian cities on December 29, 2025, have been released, reflecting the daily adjustments by Oil Marketing Companies.
Mumbai woman loses ₹3.75cr in wild virtual arrest scam
A 68-year-old woman was swindled out of Rs 3.75 crore by fraudsters who staged a fake online court hearing, featuring a man impersonating "Justice Chandrachud".
Ludhiana: Heavy fog sparks chain-reaction crash; 1 dead, 5 hurt
Dense fog on the Doraha-Ludhiana bypass triggered a multi-vehicle collision, resulting in one fatality and five injuries.
Bihar man's IDs misused in ₹48cr scam; 3 arrested
A Bihar man's identification documents were fraudulently used for high-value financial transactions, leading to a cheating case involving over ₹48 crore.
Dense fog triggers crashes on Yamuna Expressway, Delhi-Mathura highway
Dense fog led to a series of accidents on the Yamuna Expressway and Delhi–Mathura National Highway, resulting in multiple injuries but no fatalities.
Himachal doctors end strike after CM's assurance
Doctors in Himachal Pradesh called off their indefinite strike after Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu promised a detailed inquiry into a colleague's termination.
Rajnath Singh, Yogi Adityanath to hoist flag at Ayodhya Ram temple
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will hoist a flag at the Ram temple complex in Ayodhya on December 31.
'I'm Indian': Tripura student's last words before racial attack
A 24-year-old MBA student from Tripura, Anjel Chakma, succumbed to his injuries in a Dehradun hospital on Friday. He had been battling for his life for over two weeks after a racially charged attack on December 9.
'Operation Sindoor symbol of pride...': PM on 'Mann ki Baat'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation in the 129th episode of his monthly radio program, Mann Ki Baat on the year's last Sunday, December 28.
SC takes suo motu case on definition of Aravalli Hills
The Supreme Court of India has taken suo motu cognizance of the controversy surrounding the definition of the Aravalli Hills.
819wagons of freight train derail in Asansol Division, Bihar
A freight train derailment occurred late on Friday night between Lahaban and Simultala stations in the Asansol Division of Eastern Railway.
Karbi Anglong violence resulted in 173 security personnel injured
A total of 173 security personnel, including members of the Assam Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), were injured during recent violence in West Karbi Anglong district.
Over 1,000 teachers detained in Chennai for equal pay protest
Police detained over 1,000 secondary-grade teachers on Saturday during a protest at the Chief Education Officer's office in Egmore, Chennai.
Himachal: Doctors go on indefinite strike after Shimla hospital brawl
Medical services in Himachal Pradesh were severely impacted as resident doctors went on an indefinite strike on Saturday.
Delhi Police arrest 285, seize guns, drugs, cash pre-New Year
The Delhi Police's South-East District launched "Operation Aaghat" 3.0 on Friday, arresting 285 people under the Excise Act, NDPS Act and Gambling Act.
Pune citizens step out with monitors in hand, measure AQI
A group of citizens in Pune recently undertook an "AQI Walk" to measure the city's air quality.
Government reacts to Lalit Modi-Vijay Mallya's viral 'biggest fugitives' video
The Centre has responded to a viral video featuring Lalit Modi and Vijay Mallya, in which the former was seen bragging that they were "the biggest fugitives of India."
Ayodhya unveils Korean Queen Heo Hwang-ok's statue: Her India connection
A bronze statue of legendary Korean Queen Heo Hwang-ok, believed to be of Indian origin, has been unveiled in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.
External Affairs Ministry condemns lynching of Hindu men in Bangladesh
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has strongly denounced the recent lynching of two Hindu men within a span of one week in Bangladesh.
IGMC Shimla doctors launch mass-leave protest over senior resident's dismissal
The services at Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital (IGMC), Shimla, were severely affected on Friday as its resident doctors went on mass casual leave.
IMD forecasts dense fog, coldwave across several states
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning that multiple regions in northern and eastern India are likely to continue to witness dense to very dense fog in the coming days.
Telangana teen ends life after losing ₹1L on betting app
A teenager from Telangana has died by suicide after losing ₹1 lakh on a betting app.
Unnao rape case: Protest at Delhi HC over Sengar's bail
A major protest erupted outside the Delhi High Court on Friday after it granted former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar conditional bail in the 2017 Unnao rape case.
No VIP/special darshans at Kashi Vishwanath Temple this New Year
The much-revered Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, has suspended VIP darshan and other special darshan facilities until further notice.
Indian Army personnel can now use Instagram, WhatsApp
The Indian Army has updated its internal policy on social media and messaging apps.
Tripura Assembly Speaker Biswa Bandhu Sen passes away at 72
Tripura Legislative Assembly Speaker Biswa Bandhu Sen passed away at a Bengaluru hospital on Friday morning. He was 72.
Opens Pandora's box: Centre opposes GST cut on air purifiers
The Centre on Friday opposed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the Delhi High Court seeking a reduction in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on air purifiers amid the rising air pollution in the national capital.
Udaipur: IT company manager gang-raped, CEO among accused
A manager at a private IT company in Udaipur, Rajasthan, was allegedly gang-raped in a moving car after she was offered a lift home.
Delhi's air quality deteriorates to 'very poor' after brief improvement
Delhi's air quality has once again slipped into the "very poor" category on Friday, after a brief improvement over the past two days.
MP: Woman attempts suicide, accuses BJP leader's son of rape
A woman in Madhya Pradesh's Shivpuri district attempted suicide after alleging she was raped by Rajat Sharma, son of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Shivpuri Municipal Council President Gayatri Sharma.
'They asked for Aadhaar cards': Bengal laborer lynched in Odisha
A migrant worker from West Bengal's Murshidabad district was beaten to death in Odisha's Sambalpur on Wednesday night.
2,000+ Bangladeshis 'illegally' living in Delhi deported in 2025: Centre
In a major crackdown on illegal immigration, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has reportedly deported around 2,200 Bangladeshis living in Delhi this year.
'Significant milestone': Shah lauds security forces for eliminating 6 Maoists
Union Home Affairs Minister Amit Shah on Thursday hailed security forces for eliminating six Maoists in a two-day joint operation in Odisha's Kandhamal district.
PM Modi inaugurates Rashtra Prerna Sthal on Vajpayee's birth anniversary
Commemorating the 101st birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated Rashtriya Prerna Sthal in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, on Thursday.
Meals for just ₹5: Delhi government launches 100 Atal Canteens
On the 101st birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the Delhi government launched the Atal Canteen scheme on Thursday, under which meals are offered for just ₹5.
India advances nuclear triad with 3,500km submarine missile test
India has successfully tested its K-4 ballistic missile from the nuclear-powered submarine INS Arighaat.
Odisha: 5 Maoists, including key leader, killed in encounter
Five Maoists, including a key leader named Ganesh Uike, who carried a reward of ₹1.1 crore, were gunned down in a major anti-Maoist operation in Odisha's Kandhamal district.
Unnao rape case: CBI to challenge ex-MLA's life sentence suspension
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will reportedly move the Supreme Court against the Delhi High Court's decision to suspend former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar's life sentence in the Unnao rape case.
Uttar Pradesh: Teacher shot dead at Aligarh Muslim University
In a shocking incident, a school teacher was shot dead at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday night.
No new mining leases in Aravallis, says Centre amid row
Amid controversy over the new definition of Aravalli Hills, the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change has ordered Haryana, Rajasthan, and Gujarat to completely ban new mining leases across the Aravalli range.
Karnataka: 10 dead, 21 injured in bus-truck collision
At least 10 people were charred to death and 21 others were injured in Karnataka's Chitradurga district on Thursday as their bus caught fire after colliding with a truck.
Vishnu statue demolished at Thailand-Cambodia border, MEA reacts
India has condemned the demolition of a statue of Lord Vishnu at the Thailand-Cambodia border. Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), said that "such disrespectful acts hurt the sentiments of followers around the world."
'No new mining leases in Aravallis': Centre directs states
The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has ordered a complete ban on new mining leases in the Aravalli range.
GRAP-4 restrictions lifted in Delhi after AQI falls to 271
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has lifted Stage 4 restrictions of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi-NCR.
Army deployed in Assam's Karbi Anglong as violence continues
On Wednesday, the Army was deployed to maintain law and order in violence-hit West Karbi Anglong district of Assam, the state DGP said.
HC stays fraud proceedings against Anil Ambani over audit defects
The Bombay High Court has stayed fraud classification proceedings against Anil Ambani, the founder and chairman of the Reliance Group.
Unnao survivor's mother manhandled, blocked from Delhi protest
The Unnao rape survivor and her mother were stopped from addressing the media by paramilitary personnel in Delhi.
Delhi HC questions Centre on air purifiers' 18% GST levy
The Delhi High Court has questioned the central government over the high Goods and Services Tax (GST) on air purifiers amid an air emergency.
JMI professor suspended over 'atrocities against Muslims' exam question
A professor at Delhi's Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) has been suspended after a question in an examination paper appeared to have caused a controversy on social media.
Telangana: Transport officer estimated to have amassed over ₹100cr assets
The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has booked Mahabubnagar district's deputy transport commissioner, Mood Kishan, for possessing assets disproportionate to his known sources of income.
Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor,' pollution control measures underway
Delhi is witnessing clearer skies on Wednesday, but the air quality remains "very poor" with a thick layer of toxic smog blanketing parts of the national capital.
Goa fire: Court grants bail to 2 nightclub managers
A local court in Goa has granted bail to two managers of Birch by Romeo Lane, the nightclub where a deadly fire killed 25 people earlier this month.
DGCA panel investigating IndiGo disruption gets extension till December 26
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has extended the deadline for a four-member committee to submit its report on the IndiGo flight disruptions.
India summons Bangladesh High Commissioner second time in week
The Indian government has summoned Bangladesh High Commissioner Riaz Hamidullah for the second time in a week.
Delhi's air quality slips into 'severe' category, AQI crosses 400
Delhi's air quality has deteriorated sharply as the Air Quality Index (AQI) crossed 400 on Tuesday evening.
Assam: Clashes erupt in Karbi Anglong for second day
Fresh violence erupted in Assam's Karbi Anglong district for the second consecutive day on Tuesday over the issue of eviction, according to news agency PTI.
Delhi: PUC rules to be applicable even after GRAP-IV ends
The Delhi government has decided to continue its "No PUC, No fuel" policy for vehicles even after the GRAP-IV restrictions are lifted.
Indian Railways now lets you air grievances using QR codes
The Indian Railways has launched a QR code-based grievance redressal system at catering stalls in its Chennai division.
Odisha Forest Department faces heat over ₹12cr Mahindra Thar spending
The Odisha Forest Department is under fire for spending nearly ₹12 crore on 51 Mahindra Thar SUVs.
Bangladesh summons Indian envoy over security concerns for missions
The Bangladesh Foreign Ministry summoned Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma on Tuesday over security concerns of its diplomatic missions in India.
Protests erupt at Bangladesh High Commission over Hindu man's lynching
A major protest was staged outside the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi on December 23.
UP woman, lover murder husband, chop body into pieces
The Uttar Pradesh Police have solved a gruesome murder case in Sambhal district. The victim, identified as Rahul, was reportedly killed by his wife, Ruby, and her lover Gaurav, according to India Today.
Amid diplomatic row, Bangladesh's Delhi High Commission suspends visa services
The Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi has suspended visa services due to the "prevailing security situation," The Hindu reported, citing diplomatic sources.
'Taking ecology, economy together': Union Minister denies Aravalli mining misinformation
Union Minister Bhupender Yadav has clarified the government's position on mining in the Aravalli range.
Zubeen Garg death case: Trial of all 7 accused begins
The trial of the seven accused in the Zubeen Garg death case started on Monday at the Kamrup (Metro) District and Sessions Court in Guwahati.
'India will never open dairy sector to free trade': Goyal
India has categorically refused to open its dairy sector under any Free Trade Agreement (FTA), including the recently concluded pact with New Zealand.
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.