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Gurugram issues WFH advisory for private firms, revises govt office timings amid GRAP-IV curbs
The advisory comes after the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) enforced Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across Delhi-NCR.
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Western Railway imposes month-long block on Borivali-Kandivali stretch; up to 80 locals cancelled daily
The block, which started on the night of December 20/21, will continue until January 18 and is part of work related to the construction of the sixth railway line.
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Bengaluru, Mumbai lose critical US link as Air India cancels San Francisco routes
The decision is aimed at optimising aircraft deployment and managing rising operational costs linked to ongoing airspace restrictions, which have affected several carriers' flight paths.
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Goa Zilla Panchayat Election Results 2025: BJP triumphs Honda, Xeldom; Congress wins in Davorlim
As per the figures released by the State Election Commission, 70.81 per cent of eight lakh-odd voters exercised their franchise.
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Men breathing more toxic air than women in Delhi – Here’s why
Men are generally more exposed to outdoor air pollution because they are more likely to work or spend time outside.
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Video: Gwalior man, 90, killed as gravel-laden dump truck overturns on him
The victim has been identified as Girraj Sharma, who lived with his grandson Satish Sharma. Local residents said Sharma was sitting outside his home when a dump truck arrived in the area for construction work at a nearby house.
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Video: Fresh snowfall drapes Kashmir in white as Chillai-Kalan checks in
Snowfall was reported from the Gulmarg tourist resort in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, where nearly two inches of snow has accumulated, officials said.
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Delhi airport sees smooth flight ops, but AAI issues fog warning for north India
According to the advisory shared by the airport, "Flight operations at Delhi Airport are operating seamlessly." Passengers have been advised to stay connected with their respective airlines for the latest updates on flight schedules and any operational changes.
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Maharashtra civic polls: Results today as Mahayuti and MVA lock horns in Vidarbha, Baramati
Maharashtra civic elections are seen as a direct contest between the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance and the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA). The Mahayuti includes the BJP, the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and the Ajit Pawar-led NCP, while the MVA comprises Congress, Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray faction) and Sharad Pawar’s NCP.
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Maharashtra: Nurse gang-raped in hotel after knocking on wrong room, three arrested
Around 11 pm, the woman stepped out of the hotel room to take a phone call. While returning, she mistakenly went to the second floor and knocked on the wrong room.
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Bengaluru horror: 'Mentally unstable' man kicks 5-year-old in unprovoked attack, arrested - WATCH
Police identified the accused as Ranjith, also known as Ranjan, a resident of the same locality. He is a former gym trainer who had quit his job.
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Delhi blast probe: NIA arrests 9th accused, a close associate of Umar-un-Nabi; suspect took 'sacrificial oath'
The latest arrest, announced by the federal anti-terror agency on Thursday, is of Yasir Ahmad Dar, a resident of Shopian in Jammu and Kashmir.
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UP cops give guard-of-honour to religious preacher, DGP seeks explanation from Bahraich SP
The Bahraich police has issued a justification for the event. In its statement, the district police said Goswami was invited to conduct counselling, meditation and yoga workshops for recruits.
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Madurai man dies by self-immolation over Karthigai Deepam row at Thiruparankundram hill
Police identified the deceased as Poorna Chandran, a resident of Narimedu.
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EC set to release Tamil Nadu voter list draft after state-wide revision on Dec 19
The release provides the foundational voter list ahead of future elections, opening a crucial period for public verification and claims.
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IndiGo flight status today: From Delhi to Calcutta to Bengaluru, 100+ flights cancelled - Full list
Coimbatore Airport reported the cancellation of one flight on Friday, while no IndiGo cancellations were recorded at Goa International Airport.
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How Delhi's toxic air is hurting schools, businesses and fuelling desire to leave capital
A survey of 17,000 residents, included in the report, found that 40% would prefer to move out of Delhi to escape the polluted air and its damaging health effects.
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Delhi fog disrupts train services: Vande Bharat among dozens of trains delayed by hours; see full list
Major terminals, including New Delhi, Anand Vihar and Old Delhi, were thronged with discomfitted passengers facing extensive, multi-hour delays.
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Rajnath, Yogi to attend Ayodhya Ram Temple mega event on Dec 31
The celebrations, termed ‘Pratishtha Dwadashi’, will commence on December 27 and culminate on January 2.
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Madhya Pradesh: 5 thalassaemia children contract HIV after blood transfusions
A district-level inquiry has concluded that HIV reached the children through transfused blood.
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Delhi air quality: Capital continues to choke under ‘very poor’ smog, AQI soars past 440 in key areas
At 6 am, the capital's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) was 387, in the ‘very poor’ category, a decline from 356 the previous morning. Official data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) painted a grim picture with numerous localities in a far more critical state. Key monitoring stations, including Ghazipur (442), ITO (409) and Palam (447), recorded AQIs in the ‘severe’ band (401-500).
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'We genuinely didn’t know': Day 1 of Delhi's non-BS 6 rule brings border chaos, confusion
A common thread among stranded drivers was a lack of awareness about the rule, which was announced just two days prior.
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Delhi fog top developments: IGI Airport operations hit; over 150 flights cancelled
In a travel advisory issued at 7 am, the Delhi airport authorities said operations were currently being conducted under CAT-III conditions, a low-visibility protocol.
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Hyderabad's Lulu Mall in legal trouble: Suo motu case after actor Nidhhi Agerwal mobbed by unruly crowd
The distressing scene unfolded on Wednesday during the launch of the song 'Sahana Sahana' from the upcoming film The Raja Saab.
