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NBCC sells 417 Amrapali flats in Noida, Greater Noida via auction for Rs 1,045 crore

As per the direction of the Supreme Court, Amrapali Stalled Projects Investments Reconstruction Establishment (ASPIRE) was formed to complete the stuck projects of Amrapali through NBCC

West Bengal town Jalpaiguri recalls Khaleda Zia’s childhood after her death

Her early education, as recounted by Jalpaiguri-based historian Umesh Sharma, began at Jogmaya Primary School in Nayabasti, where she studied until Class III.

'Rats ate 200 kg ganja': Jharkhand court acquits prime accused after bizarre police claim

A station diary entry from 2024 recorded that the contraband had been eaten by rats. This is not the first time rodents have been cited in Jharkhand for the disappearance of seized intoxicants.

Tripura student murder: Racist attack or not? Why police and family are telling two very different stories

Anjel Chakma murder: The police claim that two of the accused are from Manipur and Nepal, which weakens the racial angle.

IIT-Delhi defies market trends: 1,275 job offers; 35+ international, top firms return to campus

IIT-Delhi campus placement 2025-26: A significant highlight is the surge in pre-placement offers (PPOs), which have risen by 33% compared to the previous year, exceeding 300.

Dense fog shrouds Delhi-NCR; flight disruptions likely amid orange alert

Flight operations at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport remained under strain due to the fog.

Delhi breathes 'very poor' air; dense fog, light rain likely over next two days

Delhi recorded a 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 388, down from 401 on Monday, according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data.

Ran away at 14, lived on streets, sold into marriage; Delhi girl loses battle for life at hospital

The Delhi Police had recorded the girl's statement when she was undergoing treatment at the GTB Hospital has now registered an FIR in the matter, police sources said.

NRI dies as gun goes off while getting up from sofa in Punjab's Ferozepur

Punjab Police said Harpinder had been sitting on a sofa with a relative when the weapon suddenly went off as he stood up, with the bullet striking him in the stomach. The incident was recorded on the home’s CCTV cameras.

Gurugram: 5,400 police personnel deployed for New Year's Eve security; traffic advisory issued

Gurugram police said strict action will be initiated against those found driving under the influence of alcohol.

'Candidates living in PGs, rented flats not eligible': Mumbai firm’s strict hiring rule; internet reacts

The controversy began after X user Abhinav shared an image of the job description on the platform. His post quickly triggered a heated debate about hiring practices and ethics in Indian workplaces.

Goa nightclub: Victims' kin seek fast track trial; 'staff threw water from wine glasses when blaze raged'

Goa nightclub tragedy: Battling emotional trauma and anger over the alleged apathy of the nightclub management, the kin of some of the 25 victims have demanded that the investigation and trial be fast-tracked.

Delhi HC restrains DMRC from using Yamuna floodplain area after March 2026

A bench of Justices Prathiba M Singh and Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora was hearing a petition regarding the DMRC operating batching plants and a casting yard in the floodplain, despite clear instructions on December 11 to shift from the area.

UP: Third body recovered from pond in Ghazipur triple murder case

Three youths were hacked to death on December 24 and their bodies thrown into a pond in Gahmar village of Ghazipur district over an old rivalry between the two groups.

J&K: Forces launch search ops in Kishtwar, Poonch over reports of possible terrorist movement

According to reports, two groups of Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists, with two to three operatives each, are believed to be present in the area, which has witnessed encounters in the past.

Mercury settles below freezing point in Gulmarg, Pahalgam; Met forecasts rain, snow in Kashmir

The valley is currently going through 'Chilla-e-Kalan', a 40-day period of extreme cold. During this phase, night temperatures typically drop between three and eight degrees below the freezing point. However, current readings show a departure from normal patterns.

Pahalgam carnage, Pak shelling, floods make year bleak for Kashmir

The elected government led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah made all the right noises in the first six months in office for the restoration of statehood, but the deadly strike by terrorists on tourists on Baisaran meadows of Pahalgam on April 22 put a halt to any immediate talk of Jammu and Kashmir's returning as a state.

Gujarat to set up Indian AI Research Organisation at GIFT City

The facility will be set up through a tripartite partnership involving the state and Central governments, and the Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance (IPA) under the PPP model, a release stated.

Cyclist dies as BMW hits him in Noida; driver arrested

According to the Police, the driver and owner of the car, Mankul Mahajan, has been taken into custody. A case has been registered in the matter.

Watch: Bareilly cafe attacker claims he was ‘fighting for Hindus’ in video plea

The incident, which has ignited tensions in Bareilly, saw a private party violently disrupted by allegations of “love jihad”.

Mumbai Metro Line-3 to run overnight on January 1 for New Year: MMRC

According to Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation, the special extended night service will begin after 10:30 pm on December 31, 2025, and continue until 5:55 am on January 1, 2026. Regular metro services will resume on January 1, from 5:55 am onwards.

Mumbai BEST bus crash: Who’s at fault - handbrake failure, risky U-turn or hawkers?

The Bhandup crash marks the second devastating accident involving a BEST bus in consecutive Decembers, following the Kurla incident last year that killed nine. This pattern has heightened public anxiety over urban transport safety.

Sunny Leone’s Mathura New Year event cancelled after saints protest over ‘Braj sentiments’

The organisers cited respect for the cultural traditions of the Braj region and the sentiments of the saint community as the reason for calling off the event.

‘Pollution will be discussed’: Delhi Assembly session from Jan 5, Kapil Mishra outlines agenda

Pollution will be discussed in the Assembly. Its causes, solutions and the present situation will be examined in detail, Mishra said while addressing a press conference.

7 killed, 11 injured after bus plunges into gorge in Uttarakhand's Almora

In a post on X, Chief Minister Dhami said that all injured passengers had been admitted to nearby hospitals and those with serious injuries were shifted to advanced medical facilities.

Video: Exact moment when BEST bus crashed into pedestrians while reversing in Mumbai

The driver was reversing the bus at the endpoint of its route when he lost control, the police said.

SIR stress turns fatal in Bengal: 82-year-old kills self before hearing – 3 deaths in 2 days

Despite the Election Commission clarifying that booth-level officers would visit voters aged 85 and above, or those with disabilities, several elderly citizens were seen waiting in long queues at hearing venues.

Delhi traffic advisory for New Year's Eve: Major routes to be sealed as police tighten grip on Connaught Place, India Gate

The police have strongly recommended that revellers and daily commuters alike plan their travel meticulously.

Hands tied, face burnt: Woman's body found in Noida dumping yard

Photographs and details of her appearance have been circulated to all police stations in Noida and neighbouring districts to help trace her.

Delhi airport latest update: 118 flights cancelled, 16 diverted due to fog

On Tuesday, 60 arriving and 58 departing flights were cancelled, with a further 16 aircraft diverted to other airports.

New Year temple rush: Khatu Shyam cancels VIP darshan; Banke Bihari urges devotees to avoid Vrindavan till Jan 5

The appeals come in view of the heavy rush expected during the New Year period.

IMD New Year forecast: Cold wave alert for north India; rain and snowfall likely in J&K, Ladakh, Himachal, Uttarakhand

In its latest weather bulletin, the IMD warned that night-time and early morning visibility will remain severely affected in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and west Uttar Pradesh until December 31.

How Mumbai is gearing up for 2026: Overnight Metro, BEST buses and special locals for New Year’s Eve

Additionally, heritage tour buses in South Mumbai will operate into the early hours, beginning at 5.30 pm.



After stabbing Anjel Chakma in Dehradun, attackers bought liquor and celebrated a birthday

Anjel was allegedly called names like “Chinese” and “momo” before the stabbing, leading to protests and demands for strict action.

Two Telangana women, roommates in US, die in California car crash; families seek donations for funeral

They were living together in Dayton, Ohio, and had travelled to California for a holiday trip during Christmas. Relatives described Bhavana and Meghana as bright, cheerful and ambitious young women who shared a close bond.

Delhi fog: IMD issues red alert as low visibility looms, airlines issue travel advisories

Apart from fog, Delhi continued to struggle with severe air pollution. The city recorded a 24-hour Air Quality Index (AQI) of 401, placing it in the ‘severe’ category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

Shimla gears up for heavy inflow as IMD forecasts snowfall; Tourists await 'White New Year'

With weather conditions changing and tourist footfall steadily increasing, Shimla administration has put all arrangements in place to manage the rush.

'Attack' on Kashmiri sellers in Himachal: JKSA seeks Shah's intervention

According to the JKSA, a Kashmiri shawl seller, Jehangir Ahmad, was allegedly assaulted by fringe elements in Dehra area of Kangra district last week, and the matter has been taken up with the offices of Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and the Himachal Pradesh chief minister.

Bengaluru Metro extends services on New Year’s eve; MG Road station to close after 10 pm

According to a statement from Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited, the last metro trains from terminal stations on January 1, 2026, following the midnight of December 31, 2025, will depart as follows: on the Purple Line, the last train from Whitefield to Challaghatta will leave at 1.45 am, while the last train from Challaghatta to Whitefield will depart at 2 am.

Delhi sees worst December AQI in seven years, stubble burning contribution at 3.5 per cent

Delhi AQI: The December average stood at 294 in 2024, 348 in 2023, 319 in 2022, 336 in 2021, 332 in 2020, 337 in 2019, and 301 in 2015, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed.

Dense fog hits visibility in Delhi, air quality returns to 'severe' category

The visibility at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport and Safdarjung was 50 metres at 8 am. It improved to 100 metres around 9 am, the IMD said.

'Mumbai is not safe': Auto driver abuses, threatens women for ‘talking loudly’ | Video

In the video shared on Instagram, the autorickshaw driver is seen shouting aggressively at the two women. One of the women can be heard questioning him, saying, “Hum baat kar rahe the, aapko kya problem ho rahi thi? (We were talking, what problem did you have?)."

Security guard hangs self after killing wife in Noida Extension

The incident occurred on Sunday evening at a rented house in Saraswati Kunj, located within the jurisdiction of the Bisrakh Kotwali police station.

Delhi govt constitutes expert committee to combat capital's hazardous air

The committee is key to the government's five-pronged pollution-control strategy, which focuses on innovation, scientific management of dust and solid waste, action against polluting industries, reduction of vehicular emissions, and long-term efforts to make Delhi greener and healthier.

Retired railway employee dies, daughter found starving after 5 years of captivity, torture in UP’s Mahoba

The victim, 70-year-old retired senior railway clerk Omprakash Singh Rathore, had been living with his 27-year-old daughter Rashmi—who is mentally challenged— in a separate house following the death of his wife in 2016.

Delhi gasps for clean air; govt moves with resolve for permanent fix of air pollution in coming year

Delhi’s air pollution has long remained a challenge for successive governments, particularly during the winter months, when the Air Quality Index (AQI) frequently breaches the 300 mark and on several days worsens to over 400 in the "severe" category.

Class 11 student dies after falling from plastic shed of restaurant in Delhi

Delhi Police said they received a PCR call on Sunday and rushed to the spot, where they learnt that the injured boy, Kabin, a Class 11 student and local resident, had already been shifted to a hospital, where he was later declared dead.

Video: Man forces passengers to chant 'Jai Shri Ram', show Aadhaar at Odisha’s Balasore station; held

The incident took place on Sunday night when some passengers, who claimed to be migrant workers, were sleeping in the waiting hall of Balasore railway station, Odisha Police said.

Teacher shoots self in UP's Jalaun; family alleges harassment by school management

Circle Officer (CO) Ambuj Yadav said Aniruddh Kumar (55), an assistant teacher at a junior high school in Gopalpura village under Madhavgarh police station limits, shot himself at his residence around 10 am.

Guwahati gets northeast’s largest auditorium; take a look

Built at a cost of Rs 291 crore, the auditorium has a capacity to accommodate 5,000 spectators and is spread over a sprawling campus of 45 bighas (14.85 acres) of land in Khanapara area of Guwahati, officials said.