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A Chennai-bound state-run bus from Tiruchirappalli, while proceeding on the national highway near here, changed direction all of a sudden when a tyre burst and moved to the opposite direction after climbing onto the road median.

'Kaal' for my family: Unnao rape survivor on suspension of Sengar's jail term; to move SC

Women's rights activist Yogita Bhayana, who staged a protest with Unnao rape survivor's mother at India Gate in Delhi on Tuesday night, shared a video on X, in which the rape survivor was purportedly heard saying that she had left home in the morning to meet her lawyer but Central Reserve Police force (CRPF) personnel tried to send her back home.

UP: Obscene video of two students inside Namo Bharat train surfaces online; 3 booked

According to UP police, the CCTV footage, recorded on November 24 during a Namo Bharat train's journey from Uttar Pradesh’s Duhai to Muradnagar station, purportedly showed a man and a woman in an objectionable position.

Delhi govt directs RWAs, establishments to provide heaters for staff to curb open burning

The directions mandate the provision of electric heaters or other approved fuels to prevent workers from resorting to burning leaves, municipal solid waste, plastic or rubber for warmth during winter, according to an official order issued by the Environment and Forest Department on Wednesday.

After Al-Falah terror case, Haryana amends private universities law

Under the amended law, Haryana government has clearly laid down the grounds and process for action against private universities found guilty of mismanagement, providing false or misleading information, or failing to meet academic and regulatory standards.

Pollution curbs under GRAP-4 revoked in Delhi-NCR as AQI falls to 271

Delhi AQI: The decision to revoke GRAP-4 has been taken by the Sub-Committee after reviewing the situation. However, precautions under GRAP stage-I, II and III will remain in place.

As Delhi Metro completes 23 years, first train TS#01 still on track

The Delhi Metro commenced services on the morning of December 24, 2002. Since then, it has become one of India's most successful mass rapid transit systems, the DMRC asserted in a statement issued on Wednesday to mark 23 years of operations.

UP: Woman strangled to death by fiance, his lover in Balrampur; body set ablaze

Superintendent of Police (SP) Vikas Kumar said the victim, Shalimunish, a resident of Laldeeh Hussainabad Grant area, was engaged a few months ago to Imran (22), a resident of Chhapia in neighbouring Gonda district.

Noida Airport to be inaugurated in January 2026: Yogi Adityanath

Speaking on the final day of the Winter session of the state Assembly, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath highlighted the rapid expansion of aviation and transport infrastructure in the state after 2017, with particular emphasis on the upcoming Jewar airport.

Chennai students win NASA award for affordable, homegrown satellite internet

Their project, "Photonics Odyssey" or AakashNet, aims to bridge the digital divide in India by delivering high-speed, low-cost internet to the country’s most remote villages.

Video: Bengaluru woman groped, dragged on road by Instagram ‘friend’ after rejecting proposal

According to Bengaluru police, the accused had become acquainted with the woman through Instagram and had been repeatedly pressuring her to enter into a relationship with him. An FIR has been registered in the case, and further legal proceedings are underway.

BTech student from Bihar ends life at Greater Noida hostel; suicide note cites academic stress

The deceased, Akashdeep, a native of the Gaya district in Bihar, was pursuing a BTech course at Delhi Technical College (DTC) and staying at SNH Residency hostel near the institute in Greater Noida's Knowledge Park area.

Red Fort blast: Delhi court extends judicial custody of 7 accused till January 8

Red Fort blast case: The court remanded Dr Adeel Rather, Dr Muzammil Ganaie, Dr Shaheen Saeed, Maulvi Irfan Ahmed Wagay, Jasir Bilal Wani, Amir Rashid Ali and Soyab in judicial custody for 15 more days.

Girl 'raped, murdered' in Odisha’s Bhadrak, one held; locals stage protest

The incident came to the fore when some people found the blood-soaked body of the minor near a bush in Baligaon under the Chandbali Police Station limits in Odisha’s Bhadrak district on Tuesday evening, an officer said.

Sunjay Kapur inheritance case: Delhi High Court closes hearings in Rs 30,000 crore will dispute, order reserved

Justice Jyoti Singh noted that oral arguments had already been concluded and that the remaining written submissions from the contesting sides had now been formally taken on record.

Shimla rolls out special law and order plan for Winter Carnival, Christmas-New Year rush

District Magistrate (Shimla) Anupam Kashyap issued the orders on Tuesday, noting that the tourist influx and movement of local visitors rise sharply during the festive period.

Delhi HC expresses displeasure over no tax exemption on air purifiers in 'emergency situation'

Delhi HC was hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking directions to the central government to classify air purifiers as “medical devices” and reduce the goods and services tax (GST) to the five per cent slab. Air purifiers are currently taxed at 18 per cent.

Army JCO killed in firing incident in J&K's Samba

The firing incident occurred late Tuesday night and is under investigation, he said, ruling out any terror angle.

Bengaluru woman shot dead by out-of-job husband a week after divorce notice

Around a week ago, Bhuvaneshwari sent a divorce notice to Balamurugan, and the case was pending in a court.

Nitin Gadkari on air pollution crisis: '2 days in Delhi and I get throat infection'

Gadkari also criticised India’s heavy reliance on fossil fuels.

Odisha to build 'airport-like' bus terminal in Baripada

Chairing a meeting on the project, Odisha's Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra said the new bus terminal will be a landmark public infrastructure project in northern Odisha.

Northern Railway introduces 'scratch rake' to curb fog-related delays in Jammu division

With this facility, it has been decided to provide a scratch rake or additional rake for Train No. 12414 (Jammu Tawi-Ajmer) and Train No. 22478/22477 (Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra-New Delhi-Katra) to compensate for delays in their departure and arrival.

J&K: Valley tourism looks to bounce back as snowfall brings smiles to tourists, industry stakeholders

The terror attack on tourists at the Baisaran meadows in Pahalgam on April 22, that left 26 persons dead, shattered the tourism sector in the Valley and the goodwill it had garnered.

Delhi govt to introduce 'Opportunity Handbook' in schools to foster AI-Led innovation

The handbook is designed to help students move beyond textbook learning and develop problem-solving skills by creating their own prototypes using artificial intelligence (AI), an official said.

Delhi govt gives nod to 3 projects to decongest South Delhi

At an estimated cost of Rs 759 crore, the Public Works Department (PWD) will double the Savitri Cinema and Kalkaji flyover (Modi Mill flyover) and link it with Modi Mill flyover, further the Mehrauli Badarpur (MB Road) stormwater drain project approved in the Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC) meeting.

'Tu' reference triggered doctor-patient brawl at Shimla's IGMC

A video of the altercation went viral on social media, showing the doctor, Dr Raghav Narula (31), punching the patient, Arjun Singh (34), in the face. Singh, a resident of Kupvi in Shimla district, was seen trying to kick the doctor during the confrontation.

UP man demands Rs-1 crore dowry after recording fiancee's private video; 4 booked

According to the complaint, the marriage was settled for Rs 25 lakh, and at the engagement ceremony, Kesarwani gave Rs 5 lakh in cash, a gold ring, and Rs 70,000 as a gift.

Delhi air quality slips into 'severe' category; AQI crosses 400 at several locations

Delhi recorded the second-worst air quality in the country with an AQI of 412, after neighbouring Noida, which registered an AQI of 426.

Maharashtra: Decline in fatalities despite uptick in road accidents

Between January and November 2025, Maharashtra reported 33,002 road accidents and 14,066 deaths, compared to 32,784 accidents and 14,185 fatalities during the same period last year.

Hyderabad: Class 7 student thrashed by seniors on headmaster's order; case booked

According to Hyderabad police, the headmaster grew suspicious on the boy for allegedly deflating tyres of bicycles in the school's parking area and got him beaten up by the tenth class students.

Anyone from Andhra to win Nobel in quantum research will get Rs-100 crore award: CM Naidu

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday unveiled the state's Quantum Vision to catapult the greenfield capital city of Amaravati, which will host the Quantum Valley, as one of the world's top five quantum computing hubs.

Woman found murdered, body dumped in plastic sack at house in Jaipur

The body was found in Subhash Colony near Parshuram Park, at a three-storey building, in Jaipur. The owner of the house initially noticed the sack but assumed it contained the belongings of tenants.

Travelling to Vaishno Devi? New Year rush brings tighter rules and timelines – full guide

Earlier, there were no strict timelines for starting the yatra after registration or for returning after darshan. Many pilgrims stayed near the Bhawan for several days, especially during festivals and holidays, leading to heavy congestion and safety concerns on the narrow mountain track.

Video: Rajasthan panchayat bans daughters-in-law, young women from using phones with cameras

This decision was made during a meeting of the Chaudhary community held on Sunday in Gazipur village, Jalore district, chaired by Sujnaram Chaudhary, the president of the 14 pattis (subdivisions).

Bengaluru police integrate 112 emergency helpline with Ola, Uber for riders' safety

Announcing the collaboration ahead of the New Year, Bengaluru police said the new response mechanism is expected to ensure faster and more effective action in emergency situations.

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.

Delhi Police tightens security in city, near borders ahead of year-end festivities

Delhi Police deployment has also been increased in the border areas of the national capital, as it shares borders with Haryana and Uttar Pradesh and is close to Rajasthan. A large crowd is expected to arrive in the city for New Year’s celebrations from these states.

Bomb threat to Patiala school triggers search operation, nothing suspicious found

The fresh incident comes close on the heels of similar bomb threats to several schools in Amritsar and Jalandhar that later turned out to be false.

Unnao rape case: Delhi HC suspends jail term of Kuldeep Sengar, grants bail

Unnao rape case: A bench of Justices Subramonium Prasad and Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar released Sengar on bail while directing him to furnish a personal bond of Rs 15 lakh with three sureties of the like amount.

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.

No more restricted zones as Gujarat's GIFT City expands 'wine and dine' policy

Aimed at making GIFT City more attractive to global investors and international corporations, the revised "Wine and Dine" policy now permits liquor consumption in expanded areas, including hotel terraces, lawns, and poolside zones.

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.

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.

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.



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.



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’.

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.

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.”

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.

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.