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No valid PUC, no fuel from Thursday: Delhi tightens pollution curbs as air quality worsens

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No valid PUC, no fuel from Thursday: Delhi tightens pollution curbs as air quality worsens

The move follows the Air Quality Index (AQI) staying in the “severe” category for three straight days before improving slightly to “very poor” on Tuesday.

Bengaluru weather: City sees coldest December nights in a decade as chill grips Karnataka

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Bengaluru weather: City sees coldest December nights in a decade as chill grips Karnataka

The harsh conditions are not confined to the capital. As reported by meteorological authorities, a severe cold wave has tightened its grip on several northern districts. 



Navi Mumbai airport expansion: CIDCO plans 3rd runway to meet future air traffic growth

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Navi Mumbai airport expansion: CIDCO plans 3rd runway to meet future air traffic growth

China ready to help India with 'step-by-step guide' to beat air pollution - 'Stay tuned for shared journey'

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China ready to help India with 'step-by-step guide' to beat air pollution - 'Stay tuned for shared journey'

Although the challenge remains complex, China’s consistent policies over the past decade have led to clear improvements in air quality.

Will eagerly-awaited Delhi-Dehradun Expressway finally open in January 2026?

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Will eagerly-awaited Delhi-Dehradun Expressway finally open in January 2026?

Delhi-Dehradun Expressway opening date: The project, estimated to cost Rs 11,868.6 crore, was initially scheduled for completion by December 2024.

Watch: Female cop turns Rajasthan highway into dance floor, grooves to loud music

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Watch: Female cop turns Rajasthan highway into dance floor, grooves to loud music

In the video, a Rajasthan Police constable is seen dancing along with a group of people on what appears to be a highway. A minibus is parked on the roadside, and loud Bollywood music is played through a large speaker, while several people dance near the vehicle.

Bengaluru airport's new cab rules: 'Exhausting' 800-metre luggage trek leaves flyers fuming

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Bengaluru airport's new cab rules: 'Exhausting' 800-metre luggage trek leaves flyers fuming

Bengaluru International Airport Ltd (BIAL) rolled out the revised traffic management system at Terminal 1 (T1) and Terminal 2 (T2) to address illegal parking, touting and congestion.

Mumbai Metro update: Line 9 & 2B to open by December 31 - know routes and more

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Mumbai Metro update: Line 9 & 2B to open by December 31 - know routes and more

Mumbai Metro update: Metro Line 9, an extension of Line 7, spans 13.58 km and connects Dahisar East with the rapidly growing Mira-Bhayandar region. The first operational segment will run from Dahisar East to Kashigaon.

Why Delhi chokes every winter? Supreme Court flags affluent lifestyle as a major cause

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Why Delhi chokes every winter? Supreme Court flags affluent lifestyle as a major cause

Expressing concern, the CJI-led bench said that the Supreme Court has passed numerous orders over the years, but the ground situation has shown little improvement.

Delhi blast probe: NIA finds Pakistan funding, role of unknown terror group under scanner

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Delhi blast probe: NIA finds Pakistan funding, role of unknown terror group under scanner

The latest arrest was made on December 9, when the agency detained Bilal Naseer Malla, a doctor from Baramulla in Kashmir, taking the total number of accused to eight.



Mumbai weather update: Minimum dips to 16.9 deg C, AQI moderate at 111

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Mumbai weather update: Minimum dips to 16.9 deg C, AQI moderate at 111

IMD has issued a dry weather alert for Mumbai, Thane and Palghar until Friday.

Passengers brace for delays as taxi drivers protest at Bengaluru airport today

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Passengers brace for delays as taxi drivers protest at Bengaluru airport today

The agitation is expected to disrupt taxi services and traffic on key Bengaluru airport-bound routes, particularly near the Sadahalli toll gate.

Watch: Mohali kabaddi player Rana Balachauria gunned down at crowded tournament; gang claims murder as Sidhu Moose Wala revenge

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Watch: Mohali kabaddi player Rana Balachauria gunned down at crowded tournament; gang claims murder as Sidhu Moose Wala revenge

Rana Balachauria murder: Struck multiple times in the head and face, Balachauria collapsed on the ground. Disturbing footage from the event captures the moment gunshots ring out, sending players and spectators scrambling in panic.

Are Delhi schools open today? Online classes for upto class 5 amid GRAP 4 pollution alert

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Are Delhi schools open today? Online classes for upto class 5 amid GRAP 4 pollution alert

In a notification issued on 15 December, the Directorate of Education (DoE) stated that physical classes for students from nursery to Class 5 in government, government-aided, and private recognised schools will remain suspended until further notice.

Delhi-Agra Expressway crash: 13 killed, 25 injured in massive pile-up; PM Modi announces ex-gratia

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Delhi-Agra Expressway crash: 13 killed, 25 injured in massive pile-up; PM Modi announces ex-gratia

Mathura SSP said the accident took place at the Yamuna Expressway Milestone 127. The reason was low visibility due to fog.

Delhi flight operations improve as fog eases, but disruptions continue

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Delhi flight operations improve as fog eases, but disruptions continue

On Tuesday morning, Delhi Airport issued an update on social media, saying that flight operations were gradually returning to normal but some disruptions could still continue.

Goa nightclub fire: Luthra brothers to land in Delhi today, likely to be flown to Goa next

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Goa nightclub fire: Luthra brothers to land in Delhi today, likely to be flown to Goa next

After a lookout circular was issued against them, the Ministry of External Affairs suspended their passports, leaving them without valid travel documents.

Caught on cam: 2 speeding cars strike biker, child back-to-back in UP hit-and-run

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Caught on cam: 2 speeding cars strike biker, child back-to-back in UP hit-and-run

Police are examining the CCTV footage to identify the vehicles and drivers involved.

Watch: 4 killed, several injured as season's first dense fog triggers 20-vehicle crash on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway

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Watch: 4 killed, several injured as season's first dense fog triggers 20-vehicle crash on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway

Emergency services were rushed to the spot soon after the incident. Police teams, ambulances, and rescue workers worked together to help the injured and clear the road.

Pune: 5-year-old girl kidnapped, sexually assaulted and killed; 30-year-old accused arrested

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Pune: 5-year-old girl kidnapped, sexually assaulted and killed; 30-year-old accused arrested

The suspect was arrested early Sunday. During questioning, he confessed to strangling the girl and revealed where her body had been kept.

All Noida, Greater Noida schools shift to online and hybrid classes amid hazardous air

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All Noida, Greater Noida schools shift to online and hybrid classes amid hazardous air

The directive, issued by the District Education Officer on December 14, applies to all institutions regardless of their affiliation. School principals have been instructed to ensure strict compliance.

Goa nightclub fire: CBI in Thailand to bring back Luthra brothers as Indian embassy issues emergency travel documents

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Goa nightclub fire: CBI in Thailand to bring back Luthra brothers as Indian embassy issues emergency travel documents

The Luthra brothers, proprietors of the now-charred Birch by Romeo Lane in Arpora, were detained by Thai authorities last week after it was discovered they were staying in the country illegally.

Stark contrast: Lionel Messi in Delhi today as AQI remains 400+; Miami's AQI is ...

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Stark contrast: Lionel Messi in Delhi today as AQI remains 400+; Miami's AQI is ...

The GOAT India Tour 2025 has taken Messi across four Indian cities - Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai and New Delhi - from December 13 to 15, drawing massive crowds and widespread attention from fans across the country.

Who is R Sreelekha? From Kerala's first woman DGP to BJP's frontrunner for Thiruvananthapuram mayor

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Who is R Sreelekha? From Kerala's first woman DGP to BJP's frontrunner for Thiruvananthapuram mayor

One pivotal question dominates Kerala’s political discourse: will R Sreelekha, the state’s pioneering woman IPS officer, become the capital’s first BJP mayor?



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