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PM Modi, President Murmu extend New Year greetings to nation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu have greeted the nation on New Year.
Delhi businessman dies by suicide; was involved in divorce case
Puneet Khurana, the co-founder of a popular cafe in Delhi, was found dead at his residence on Tuesday evening.
Tamil Nadu cancels Adani's smart meter tender over high costs
In a setback for the Adani Group, the Tamil Nadu government has canceled a global tender for smart meters. The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)-led administration canceled the tender citing high costs.
Arms license scam: CBI gets nod to prosecute revenue secretary
The central government has given the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) the nod to prosecute Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Kumar Rajeev Ranjan in the Jammu and Kashmir arms license scam.
New Year horror: 5 family members found murdered in hotel
A 24-year-old man, identified as Arshad, has been arrested for allegedly murdered his mother and four sisters at the Sharanjit Hotel in Lucknow's Naka area on New Year's Eve.
Delhi constable killed for rebuking public drinking; chargesheet filed
The Delhi Police have filed a 400-page chargesheet in the case of a constable killed in September after he confronted two men for drinking in public.
SC monitoring situation around farmer leader Dallewal's health
The Supreme Court of India will hear the steps taken by the Punjab government to provide medical treatment to farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on a hunger strike for over 35 days.
Manipur CM apologizes for ethnic violence in New Year's address
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has publicly apologized for the ethnic violence that has engulfed the state since May 3, 2023.
7-month-old fetus found in Mumbai garbage bin; probe underway
A seven-month-old fetus was found in a garbage bin in Mumbai's Charkop area, police said on Tuesday.
Delhi Police issue New Year's Eve traffic advisory
The Delhi Police have released a detailed traffic advisory for New Year's Eve, with restrictions coming into effect from 8:00pm on December 31.
Delhi records cleanest December since start of air quality compilation
The national capital, Delhi, has witnessed its cleanest December since the introduction of the Air Quality Index (AQI) in 2015.
Wayanad landslides declared 'severe nature' disaster: What it means
The central government has officially declared the landslides in Kerala's Wayanad a "severe nature" disaster. The declaration comes five months after the devastating incident on July 30, 2024.
Mumbai air pollution: GRAP-4 imposed, what's banned as AQI worsens?
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has imposed Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)-4 norms amid worsening air quality in Mumbai.
Surgeon fined ₹3.5L for negligence after patient loses vision
The Supreme Court has directed an eye surgeon to pay ₹3.5 lakh as compensation to a patient who suffered an infection after a cataract operation.
Kolkata: Spurious drugs worth ₹6.6 crore seized; woman arrested
In a joint operation, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) and the Drugs Control Directorate of West Bengal have seized counterfeit drugs worth ₹6.6 crore.
Al-Qaeda linked terrorist arrested in Assam
A major arrest was made in Assam's Kokrajhar district, where Gazi Rahman, a key member of Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT), was arrested. ABT is a Bangladesh-based terror group with links to AlQaeda.
Delhi shivers in cold wave amid dense fog
As 2024 approaches, Delhi is under the grip of a severe cold wave with dense fog covering the city.
'Extending...help': India after Yemen sanctions death penalty for Kerala nurse
The Indian government is actively looking at options to help Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya, who was sentenced to death by Yemen's President Rashad al-Alimi.
Indian Army, police recover arms, bust hideouts in Manipur operations
The Indian Army and Manipur Police have carried out joint operations leading to major seizures of weapons and explosives.
UP: Man sets national highway on fire for Instagram reel
In a desperate attempt to create attention-grabbing social media content, a man named Sheikh Bilal set National Highway-2 in Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh, on fire. The incident formed part of his New Year-themed Instagram reel.
Why a Shivaji statue in Ladakh has sparked a debate
The Indian Army has placed a statue of Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on the bank of Pangong Tso in eastern Ladakh.
Delhi shivers as temperatures drop; Safdarjung records 10.3°C
Delhi is witnessing a sharp drop in temperatures, with Safdarjung recording a minimum of 10.3°C and Palam an even lower 8.6°C on Monday.
Man sets highway on fire for Instagram reel
A man in Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh, was arrested after he set National Highway-2 on fire for an Instagram reel.
NCW begins investigation into Anna University student's sexual assault
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has initiated an investigation into the sexual assault of a 19-year-old student at Anna University.
Meerut teen hammers friend to death for blackmailing girlfriend
A 17-year-old boy from Uttar Pradesh's Meerut has been detained on suspicion of murdering his friend with a hammer.
'Where was Prashant Kishor during lathicharge?' Protesting Bihar students fume
Protests by Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) aspirants have intensified, with political strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor facing the ire of students for his absence during a police lathicharge.
Congress MLA in ICU after 15ft fall at Kochi stadium
Congress MLA Uma Thomas from Thrikkakara constituency in Kerala is battling for her life after she fell from a makeshift stage at Kochi's Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium.
Punjab bandh: Farmers block roads, trains canceled
Farmers in Punjab launched a state-wide bandh on Monday, severely affecting traffic and transportation.
Why Haryana's Carterpuri village was named after Jimmy Carter
Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States and the longest-lived president in US history, died at 100 in Georgia.
Mumbai woman killed, husband injured by falling rocks in Himachal
A Mumbai-based family's vacation turned tragic after their taxi was hit by falling boulders on the Chandigarh-Manali Highway near 4 Mile, Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh.
Bihar PSC aspirants protest over exam leak, face lathi-charge
Thousands of Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) aspirants have been protesting in Patna since December 13, demanding the cancelation of the 70th BPSC preliminary exams.
Explained: What is state funeral, what rules govern it
Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was given a state funeral on Saturday at the Nigambodh Ghat in New Delhi.
Boat sinks after collision with cargo ship off Mumbai coast
A fishing boat belonging to a local resident of Madh Koliwada in Mumbai's Malad area, sank early Sunday morning after colliding with a cargo ship.
Navi Mumbai airport conducts 1st commercial flight validation test
The Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) has successfully completed its first commercial flight validation test.
Ayodhya's Ram temple construction to be completed by June 2025
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya will be completed by June 2025, the temple's Construction Committee Chairman Nripendra Mishra said.
Delhi Police deports 8 illegal Bangladeshi immigrants
The Delhi Police have deported eight Bangladeshis who were living illegally in New Delhi's Rangpuri area.
Gujarat: 4 dead after inhaling toxic gas at chemical unit
Four workers at a chemical plant in Dahej, Bharuch district, Gujarat, died after inhaling toxic gas.
Man sets wife ablaze for giving birth to 3 daughters
A man in Maharashtra's Parbhani district has been arrested for allegedly setting his wife on fire after a dispute over the birth of their third daughter.
Sonam Wangchuk meets fasting farmer leader Jagjit Dallewal
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk met farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike since November 26, at the Khanauri border protest site on Saturday.
Maha Kumbh 2025: Drones to monitor pilgrims, underwater to air
The Maha Kumbh 2025 in Uttar Pradesh will have advanced security with drones monitoring underwater and aerial spaces.