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Delhi LG blames Kejriwal for air pollution emergency in capital; cites ‘11 years of neglect’
The Delhi Lieutenant Governor’s letter to the former chief minister comes amid the capital’s prolonged and severe air pollution crisis.
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After missed deadlines, will Vande Bharat Sleeper finally roll out as ‘New Year gift’ for commuters?
The rake currently in Bengaluru has 16 coaches, divided into three air-conditioned classes, third AC, second AC and first AC.
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Why Goa’s peak season has fizzled? Fire tragedy, elections, flight disruptions hit tourism - business down 20-30%
While the recent fire at an upscale nightclub that killed 25 people has cast a dark shadow, restaurateurs in Goa say the slowdown cannot be blamed on that tragedy alone.
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Watch: BJP leader harasses visually impaired woman in MP; 'you'd remain blind in next life as well'
In the video, the leader is heard allegedly saying that the woman was blind in this life and would remain blind in the next as well. She is also seen questioning the woman for wearing vermilion and for bringing a child into a church.
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India’s major floods of 2025: From Northeast deluge to Himalayan flash floods and urban inundation
India experienced multiple major floods, driven by extreme monsoon rains, cloudbursts and glacial events, affecting over 45% of the country with more than 1,500 deaths nationwide.
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Mumbai chokes on 15 lakh cars; vehicular density hits alarm bell at 753 per km
The transport department’s analysis reveals the city added 49,313 new cars in just the first nine months of the current financial year.
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Assam CM Himanta Sarma warns of ‘powder keg’ demographics, calls for ‘surgery’ on Bangladesh crisis
Central to Sarma’s argument is the Siliguri Corridor, the slender strip of land often termed India’s ‘Chicken Neck’.
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Bengaluru's Namma Metro Yellow Line to now run every 13 minutes, except for Sundays
Officials said the move is aimed at reducing waiting time and making travel smoother for passengers, especially during busy hours.
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Delhi unveils clean air drive: Stricter fines, electric bus talks and new e-rickshaw rules
Taking a strict view of vehicles operating without valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificates, Chief Minister Gupta directed officials that the standard Rs 10,000 penalty “will not be waived under any circumstances.”
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Why your trip to Navi Mumbai airport may take longer than your flight
The new aviation hub in Ulwe will begin operations without the direct metro or high-speed rail links intended to serve it, leaving travellers to navigate a patchwork of existing road and rail networks.
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Delhi govt amends excise policy; higher storage limits for spirits, sacramental wine expanded
Under the revised Form P-6, which governs permits for special denatured spirit under Rules 33 and 78, licensed premises can now store up to 15,000 kilolitres at a time, up from the previous 6,744 kilolitres.
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Delhi cracks down on vehicle pollution under GRAP-IV but are PUC tests effective enough?
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3 months of Yamuna water quality data missing, show govt records
The NGT, in a 2019 order, had directed the DPCC to maintain and publicly disclose monthly water quality data to ensure accountability.
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Dense fog hits Delhi again, flight delays and cancellations likely; DIAL issues advisory
Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) on Tuesday morning said flight operations at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) are being conducted under CAT III conditions due to dense fog.
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'Is this your father’s car?': Rapido driver assaults, threatens Gurugram woman for asking to lower music; held
The accused, identified as Pankaj, 22, a resident of Bahni Maharajpur in Rohtak, was arrested from Gurugram’s Sector 50 area after the woman called Gurugram police helpline.
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6-month pregnant woman killed in Karnataka over inter-caste marriage; father among 3 arrested
Karnataka Police have arrested three individuals in connection with the murder, including the victim’s father. A case has been registered at the Hubballi Rural Police Station and an investigation is now underway.
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Video: Doctor assaults patient at IGMC in Shimla, attendants stage protest
The patient’s attendants claimed that a video of the alleged assault was recorded at at Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC) in Shimla and later went viral on social media.
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Hazardous air, severe questions: Is Delhi hoping nature will fix its pollution mess?
The Delhi government has publicly underscored the role of meteorological factors like wind speed, fog and moisture in influencing air quality.
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Blooms in 30 years! What is Sikkim Sundari, the rare Himalayan flower that fascinated Anand Mahindra
Sikkim Sundari is also known as the “Glasshouse Plant” due to its unique appearance. For 30 years, it survives as a small rosette of leaves, storing energy in harsh alpine conditions marked by freezing temperatures and intense ultraviolet radiation.
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‘Sorry mummy, papa…’: B.Tech student found hanging in Raigarh hostel room, note cites exam stress
The 20-year-old student, Princy Kumari, a B.Tech Computer Science student from Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, was found hanging in her room by the hostel warden after her family raised the alarm.
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Watch: Fire disrupts NCP’s Pune local polls victory celebrations, councillor among 16 injured
According to police, the incident occurred in the afternoon when NCP candidates Swarup Khomane and Monika Ghadge were being felicitated following their electoral victory.
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Delhi’s air crisis deepens: Hazardous haze grips capital, multiple localities record ‘severe’ AQI
Data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), reflected on the Sameer app, showed Delhi’s average Air Quality Index (AQI) standing at 366 at 7am. By 7.20 am, the readings in several localities had deteriorated sharply.
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Kashmir sees first major snowfall as Chillai Kalan begins; key roads shut, flights cancelled
The fresh snowfall made road conditions slippery in mountainous areas, forcing authorities to close several major routes.
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Mumbai airport's digital revolution: How a 'thinking' air traffic system will unlock world's busiest single runway
Currently operating as the world’s busiest single-runway airport for mixed-mode traffic, CSMIA handled over 55 million passengers and 330,000 aircraft movements in the 2024-25 financial year. The proposed system is designed to unlock new flight slots by enabling tighter, yet safer, sequencing of aircraft on final approach.
