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Goa tourism department claimed that the December 6 nightclub fire that killed 25 people in Arpora village in North Goa didn't seem to have impacted the activities.

Trekker from UP dies in Sikkim

The man, identified as Suraj Kumar Tiwari, along with two friends, was on an eight-day Goechala trekking expedition in the Khangchendzonga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Video: Thin layer of smog covers Mumbai's Bandra as AQI hits 123

Residents and commuters in Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) woke up to a visible layer of smog this morning as air quality levels dipped. According to the latest data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the area recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 123, placing it firmly within the 'moderate' category.

Himachal: Light rain, snowfall forecast at higher reaches from Dec 31; orange alert for fog

In Himachal Pradesh, light rain or snow is likely at isolated places in mid and higher hills from December 31, 2025, to January 2, 2026, as a fresh western disturbance is likely to affect the western Himalayan region from December 30, the local meteorological station said.

Dense fog and cold wave grip North India; visibility drops sharply

Services at Indira Gandhi International Airport remain unaffected as of 8 pm on Sunday, according to a travel advisory from Delhi Airport.

UP khap panchayat bans kids from keeping smartphones, wearing half pants in public

Khap leaders said they believe that boys and girls are equal in society and rules of discipline should apply equally to both. The meeting of Thamba Patti Mehar Deshkhap on Saturday also objected to weddings being held in marriage halls, stating that marriages should be conducted in villages and homes.

Uttarakhand: Gangster Vinay Tyagi dies of gunshot wounds; family alleges police connivance to grab property

Uttarakhand Police said Gangster Vinay Tyagi was being taken from Roorkee jail to Laksar court for a hearing on Wednesday, when two bikers allegedly opened fire at the police vehicle near the Laksar flyover, and shot Tyagi.

Hyderabad: Man ends life after losing money in online gaming

The incident took place in Hyderabad on Friday evening when the man, presently unemployed, and had earlier worked as a lab technician in a private educational institute, was found hanging from the ceiling fan in his relative's house.

Himachal: Pilot killed in paragliding accident at Bir Billing

The tragic accident prompted the authorities and operators to suspend all paragliding activities for a day as a mark of respect. The accident occurred on Friday evening when a tandem paraglider took off from the Billing launch point.

Navi Mumbai: Mother kills six-year-old daughter for not speaking Marathi properly

Police said the woman later told investigators that she was also unhappy about having a daughter instead of a son and was undergoing psychiatric treatment at the time.

Caught on camera: Woman rider harassed by men on scooter in Bengaluru

The incident, which took place on the Silk Board route, was caught on camera and the video soon went viral on social media.

Class 10 student dies by suicide in Greater Noida after alleged scolding over AI use in pre-board exam

The principal of the school stated that while the student was reprimanded, she was not harassed and was informed that cheating during the board exam could lead to a five-year suspension from taking the test.

Delhi Police intensifies security ahead of New Year

Nearly 20,000 police personnel, including traffic police and paramilitary forces, will be deployed across the city to ensure law and order on New Year's Eve

Dense fog, toxic smog delay trains as Delhi records 'very poor' AQI

Early morning visuals from Kartavya Path showed the capital enveloped in fog.

Kashi Vishwanath Temple bans VIP darshan to manage expected surge in devotees during New Year

On December 24, 2025, the temple trust decided that it would not be possible to provide any special facilities, implement any protocol, or grant any special access for darshan.

Mumbai court fines resident Rs 5,000 for feeding pigeons at Mahim ‘kabutarkhana’

The order came months after the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation banned the feeding of pigeons in most parts of the city, citing public nuisance and health hazard to people.

Assam Police promise action against Bajrang Dal, VHP members for vandalism at St Mary's School

The incident took place on Wednesday when the miscreants entered the premises of the school in Nalbari district, damaging the outer decorations, street lights, plant pots, and other articles, as well as setting some things on fire.

Watch: Lucknow's viral 'gamla chori' shortly after PM Modi leaves Rashtra Prerna Sthal

As the video spread, it sparked strong reactions from social media users, many of whom criticised the lack of civic sense shown in the clip.

Watch: Man slips from 10th floor window, dangles from 8th-floor grille before dramatic rescue

As he fell, his leg became trapped between the window grille and an outer projection near an apartment on the 8th floor. This hold left him hanging in the air, several floors above the ground.

48 flights, 9 destinations, 4,000 passengers: How Day 1 unfolded at Navi Mumbai airport

While the Navi Mumbai Municipal Transport launched bus services on five routes, most travelers relied on app-based cabs due to incomplete auto and taxi stands.

Udaipur gang rape: CEO’s birthday, late-night party, dashcam footage, 3 arrests - Key details so far

The survivor underwent a medical examination, which confirmed injuries consistent with sexual assault.

Woman shot at inside Gurugram club for refusing marriage proposal, 2 arrested

During interrogation, police said Tushar revealed that he befriended the victim around six months ago and wanted to marry her, but she repeatedly refused.

Himachal doctors announce mass leave today, threaten strike over Shimla doc’s termination for assaulting patient

The IGMC inquiry committee concluded that both the doctor and the patient shared responsibility for the altercation.

Four arrested for pre-Christmas vandalism in Assam school

The accused also went to various shops selling Christmas goods in Nalbari town and set fire to some items near the Jain Mandir.

Vandalism, disruptions mar Christmas celebrations across states; Tharoor calls it ‘an assault on all of us’

From vandalism of decorations to disruptions at churches and public places, police in several states have started investigations, while political and community reactions continue.

Video shows constable assaulted by villagers in UP's Meerut; three arrested

A video of the incident circulated online, after which three people were arrested, according to officials. A team from the Mawana police station and the Crime Branch unit had gone in a private vehicle when they were attacked by the family members of the accused and local residents on Tuesday.

Woman hangs self, husband jumps in front of train in Delhi's Vivek Vihar

On Wednesday, around 3 pm, police were informed about the body of a woman on the roof of a terrace, and her missing husband. Delhi Police responded to the call and found the body of a woman lying on a cot, wrapped in a shawl. She was identified as Mahender Kaur, wife of Kulwant Singh.

Delhi Police register FIR against AAP leaders on charges of hurting religious sentiments

According to the complaint, on December 17 and 18, AAP leaders posted a video on their official social media accounts related to a "political skit performed in public at Delhi's Connaught Place.

‘Harassed despite fulfilling dowry demands’: Newlywed bride ends life in Karnataka

In his complaint, the woman’s father alleged that despite fulfilling dowry demands and spending heavily on the marriage, his daughter was subjected to "continuous physical" and "mental harassment" by her husband, mother-in-law and brother-in-law.

Mumbai: Women fabricate molestation case, seeks Rs 10-crore ransom; arrested

The women were identified as Hemlata Aditya Patkar, alias Hemlata Bane, 39, and Amrina Iqbal Zaveri, alias Alice alias Amrina Matthew Fernandes, 33. They were arrested by Mumbai Police's Anti-Extortion Cell while accepting a bribe.

Indore stretch of Agra-Bombay Road to be named after Vajpayee

The decision to rename AB Road (Agra-Bombay Road) as 'Atal Bihari Marg' was unanimously taken at the Mayor-in-Council meeting, Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargava told reporters.

‘Came only to explore’: Bengaluru man takes first flight to Navi Mumbai airport as it begins operations

Passengers on the inaugural flight expressed excitement about the launch. One traveller, Ram Prasad, said he had booked the ticket nearly two months ago specifically to experience Navi Mumbai International Airport with his family.

As Navi Mumbai airport becomes operational, locals reiterate demand to name it after D B Patil

The NMIA commenced commercial flight operations on Thursday with the first flight from Bengaluru, operated by IndiGo, touching down the runway at 8 am.

Hyderabad's RGIA gets bomb threat for Riyadh-bound flight; aircraft lands safely

After a thorough security check, the bomb threat proved to be a hoax. The flight later took off from Hyderabad and landed at Riyadh airport.

Two men held for raping teen girl, forcing her to consume alcohol in Delhi

The accused have been identified as Rishabh (26), a bank employee and a resident of Badli, and Narottam alias Neta (28), a local salon owner in Raja Vihar, they said.

Hyderabad police bust drug network; woman techie, her boyfriend among 4 held

The woman has been identified as Sushmitha Devi, also known as Lilly, aged 21. The other accused are Ummidi Immanuel (25), G Sai Kumar (28), and Taraka Laxmikanth Ayyappa (24).

Navi Mumbai Airport starts commercial flights: Check routes, airlines, operating hours and connectivity

The airport is located roughly 35-50 km from South and North Mumbai and about 35-45 km from the city's eastern suburbs.

Fresh setback for Delhi–Mumbai Expressway as NHAI flags contractor's 'continued non-performance'

RSIL, a Pune-based infrastructure firm specialising in road and highway projects, had won several packages of the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway in Gujarat in 2021.

After brief respite, mercury drops below freezing point in Kashmir

Srinagar recorded a minimum temperature of minus 2.2 degrees Celsius, a drop of 5 notches from 3 degrees Celsius on Tuesday night, the officials said.

40 rescued as fire breaks out at residential building in Mumbai

A civic official said that 30-40 persons were rescued from the 16th-floor refuge area through the staircase, while three others, including a woman, were moved to safety from a flat on the 15th floor using breathing apparatus.

Mob storms Raipur’s Magneto Mall, vandalises Christmas decorations in viral video

Videos of the incident, which later went viral, show members of the group smashing Christmas-themed décor inside the mall.

From Meghalaya murder to Meerut blue drum: 2025’s most shocking marital betrayal crimes

From Meghalaya to Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, tales of marital betrayal turned deadly dominated headlines.

Gujarat 2025: Plane crash, bridge collapse cast pall of gloom; Games rights, Asiatic lions brought cheer

Gujarat also had its moments of celebration with the state's selection as the host of the 2030 Commonwealth Games, and the encouraging number of Asiatic lions.

‘I saw the truck barrel towards us…’: Karnataka bus driver who lived to tell the tale after deadly crash

Despite efforts by the bus driver to steer clear of the oncoming truck, the collision proved fatal, with flames spreading rapidly after the crash and trapping several passengers inside the bus. Truck driver was also among those killed, officials added.

‘Truck hit fuel tank, fire everywhere’: Karnataka bus crash survivors recount moments of horror

Flames spread rapidly through the sleeper coach, trapping passengers inside and making rescue efforts extremely difficult. The bus was completely gutted.

Karnataka 2025: A year of achievement, fatalities, and leadership row

The state also hogged limelight as literatteur Banu Mushtaq and Deepa Bhasthi received the prestigious Booker prize for the former's book "Heart lamp".

Santa Claus sculpture crafted from 1.5 tonnes of apples stuns Odisha beach

The festive installation was revealed on Christmas Eve and reflects Pattnaik’s trademark fusion of visual spectacle and deeper messaging.

Bengaluru New Year’s Eve safety plan: 20,000 cops, AI surveillance, complete ban on firecrackers

The measures, which include a complete ban on firecrackers at event venues and the deployment of 20,000 personnel, follow enhanced safety reviews in the wake of a recent tragic incident at a pub in Goa.



No snow, but Shimla dons winter look; CM inaugurates carnival

The nine-day carnival has been organised by the Shimla Municipal Corporation around the theme 'Drug-Free State'.

Delhi govt to install CCTV cameras at Anand Vihar, Sarai Kale Khan ISBTs

According to officials, the project aims to ensure round-the-clock surveillance of all major areas within the interstate bus terminals (ISBTs), including entry and exit gates, platforms, internal roads and parking zones.