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New airports coming up in India every 50 days
India is rapidly expanding its aviation infrastructure, with the number of aircraft in the country rising to 843.
'Samudra Pratap': Meet India's 1st indigenously built pollution control vessel
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) will officially induct its first indigenously designed and built pollution control vessel, 'Samudra Pratap,' on January 5, 2026.
Odisha: 2 dead, several trapped after blast at illegal quarry
A powerful explosion at an illegal stone quarry in Gopalpur village, Odisha's Dhenkanal district, has left two workers dead and several others feared trapped.
Dera chief Gurmeet Singh granted 40-day parole, his 15th
Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, who is serving a 20-year sentence for raping two of his disciples, has been granted a 40-day parole.
Indian citizens urged to avoid all non-essential travel to Venezuela
The Indian government has advised its citizens to avoid all non-essential travel to Venezuela, following the recent developments in the South American country.
Delhi's air quality worsens, fog delays 170 flights
Delhi's air quality index (AQI) worsened on Sunday morning, touching 298 at 8:00am, according to data provided by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
'Ready for consequences...': Accused professor in Dharamshala student's death
Ashok Kumar, an assistant professor at a government college in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, has said he is ready to face the consequences if found guilty of the allegations against him, a report by Hindustan Times stated.
20 Maoists, including commander Badse Sukka, surrender to Telangana police
In a major setback to the insurgency led by the Communist Party of India (Maoist), high-ranking commander Badse Sukka, alias Deva, and 19 other underground cadre surrendered to Telangana police on Saturday, according to PTI.
UP: 6-year-old girl gang-raped; accused throw her from terrace
A six-year-old girl was brutally gang-raped and murdered in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, on January 2. The police initially received a report about a critically injured child, India Today reported.
Booking unreserved tickets will only be allowed via RailOne app
The Indian Railways has announced that the UTS Mobile App will be discontinued from March 1, 2026.
Chhattisgarh: 14 Maoists killed in encounters with security forces
In a major operation, security forces have killed at least 14 Naxalites in two separate encounters in Chhattisgarh's Sukma and Bijapur districts, India Today reported, citing officials.
Dharamshala student's video details alleged ragging, sexual harassment before death
After a 19-year-old student died in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, on December 26 while undergoing treatment, a shocking video, purportedly of the woman in the hospital, has emerged.
'Highly-educated people working against society': Rajnath Singh flags white-collar terror
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has raised alarm over the rising trend of "white-collar terrorism" in India.
Weather update: Cold wave, dense fog grip north India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a cold wave and dense fog in several parts of North India. The weather conditions are likely to affect railway and flight operations.
Indore water contamination: Scramble for measures as 200 still hospitalized
The Madhya Pradesh government has taken strict action against officials after a deadly water contamination incident in Indore's Bhagirathpura area.
Indore Municipal officials fired after 11 water contamination deaths
The Madhya Pradesh government has dismissed several senior municipal officials in Indore after a contaminated water crisis.
Himachal student dies after sexual harassment, ragging; professor among accused
A 19-year-old student of Government Degree College in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, died during treatment at a private hospital in Ludhiana.
200+ parrots die on Narmada banks in Madhya Pradesh
At least 200 parrots have died on the banks of the Narmada River in Madhya Pradesh's Khargone district, officials said on Friday.
Indore water tragedy: Mayor's helpline got warning, but none listened
A major health crisis has hit the Bhagirathpura area of Indore, with as many as 11 people dying and over 200 hospitalized after consuming contaminated drinking water.
'Nobody can tell us…': Jaishankar's warning to 'bad neighbor' Pakistan
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has slammed Pakistan for its continued support of terrorism, saying that India has the right to defend itself.
J&K Police launch probe after cricketer dons Palestinian flag helmet
The Jammu and Kashmir Police have launched an investigation after a cricketer wore a helmet with the Palestinian flag during a private cricket tournament in Jammu.
India-Bangladesh Ganga water treaty expiring soon: Will it be renewed?
India and Bangladesh have started discussions to renew the Ganges Water Sharing Treaty, which is due to expire in December 2026.
Sons kill ex-Air Force father for asking to vacate house
A retired Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel, Yogesh Kumar, was shot dead on December 26 in Ghaziabad's Loni area.
1 dead, 14 hospitalized after New Year party in Hyderabad
A 53-year-old man died and 11 others were hospitalized after a suspected food poisoning incident at a New Year's party in Hyderabad.
Contaminated drinking water behind Indore vomiting-diarrhea outbreak that killed 11
A laboratory test has confirmed that contaminated drinking water was the cause of a vomiting and diarrhea outbreak in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
Sabarimala scandal: SIT finds more gold missing from temple artifacts
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the Sabarimala gold theft scandal has revealed that more temple artifacts are missing gold.
Himachal: Powerful blast near police station shatters windows
A powerful explosion occurred near the Nalagarh police station in Himachal Pradesh's Solan district on Thursday.
India, Pakistan exchange lists of prisoners, fishermen amid strained ties
India and Pakistan have exchanged lists of civil prisoners and fishermen in each other's custody.
Modi to launch first Vande Bharat sleeper train from Guwahati-Kolkata
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will soon flag off India's first Vande Bharat Sleeper Class train on the Kolkata-Guwahati route.
Pakistani drone drops IEDs, ammunition along LOC; Army recovers bag
The Indian Army and police have recovered a bag dropped by a Pakistani drone in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir.
'India belongs to everyone': RSS chief after Tripura student killed
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has called for unity and social harmony in India, following the death of a Tripura student due to an alleged racial attack in Dehradun.
PM Modi, President Murmu extend New Year greetings
President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have extended their New Year greetings to the nation. Both leaders wished for a prosperous and happy 2026.
Mumbai welcomes New Year 2026 with rain amid chilly weather
Mumbai welcomed the New Year 2026 with a rainy start, as several parts of the city witnessed heavy showers on Thursday morning.
IGL slashes piped cooking gas prices in Delhi, NCR regions
Indraprastha Gas Ltd (IGL), India's largest city gas retailer, has announced a price cut for piped natural gas (PNG) used in household kitchens.
Watch: Blinkit delivery worker brutally assaulted by duo in Nagpur
A Blinkit delivery worker was brutally assaulted in Nagpur, Maharashtra, after a minor road incident.
Goa Cardinal slams 'unwarranted attacks' during Christmas, implies 'tacit approval'
The Archbishop of Goa, Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrao, has expressed his "deep anguish" over the recent attacks on Christians during Christmas celebrations across India, Hindustan Times reported.
Centre bans Nimesulide painkiller in oral formulations over 100mg
The Centre has banned the manufacture, sale, and distribution of all oral formulations of painkiller Nimesulide containing more than 100 milligrams in immediate-release form for human use.
Sadanand Date, 26/11 hero, appointed new Maharashtra DGP
Senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Sadanand Date has been appointed as the new Director General of Police (DGP) for Maharashtra.
UP police encounters kill 48 in 2025, highest since 2017
The Uttar Pradesh Police killed 48 alleged criminals in encounters in 2025, the highest annual figure since Yogi Adityanath became chief minister in March 2017.
Ex-constable accused of rape dressed as woman to evade capture
A suspended constable, who allegedly raped a minor in Dholpur, Rajasthan, was arrested in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh.