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The agitators, belonging to several political and social organisations, have been on a hunger strike for the last 12 days, demanding eviction of illegal settlers residing in Professional Grazing Reserve (PGR) and Village Grazing Reserve (VGR) in Karbi Anglong and West Karbi Anglong districts.

Assam: Trial of all 7 accused in Zubeen Garg death case begins in sessions court

The Kamrup (Metro) District and Sessions Court, after examining the accused via video-conferencing, fixed the next date of hearing on January 3, 2026. It will consider framing of charges on the date of the next hearing, a senior lawyer said.

Tubectomy conducted under mobile phone flashlight in Jharkhand; probe ordered after video goes viral

The incident shown in the 29-second video clip occurred at the Community Health Centre (CHC) in Keredari. It was seen in the video that the lights suddenly went out during the surgery, but the procedure continued under a mobile phone flashlight.

'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.

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.



Senior citizen duped of Rs 23.5 lakh on threat of digital arrest in Thane district

The fraud came to light after the victim narrated the incident to acquaintances and approached Thane police on realising he had been duped.

Punjab: Duped of Rs 8 crore, ex-IPS officer Amar Chahal shoots self in Patiala

Former IPS officer Amar Singh Chahal was shifted to the hospital in a critical condition. According to Punjab Police, a note has been recovered from the scene, which shows that he was a victim of some financial fraud.

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.

Hansi becomes Haryana's 23rd district

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said the land registration process in all tehsils across the state is entirely online, significantly reducing opportunities for corruption. Buyers can now apply for registration online from their homes.

Hyderabad airport receives bomb threat for Amsterdam flight

Hyderabad's Airport experienced a security scare when a bomb threat email targeting a KLM flight bound for Amsterdam was received around midnight.

Search operation widened to track down terrorists hiding in forest belt in J&K's Udhampur

The cordon and search operation, which entered its second day, was launched in the Majalta forests after two terrorists reportedly took food from a house before escaping into the nearby forest area, officials said on Sunday.

UP: Varanasi police range launches WhatsApp chatbot for residents to report crime anonymously

The initiative, ‘Police Satark Mitra’, aims to encourage citizens to share information on illegal activities without fear of their identity being disclosed.

Kashmir sees rise in night temperatures; more snow, rain likely in next 12 hrs

Gulmarg in North Kashmir was the only weather station to record sub-zero temperatures, with the mercury settling at minus 2.4 degrees Celsius. Despite this, the minimum temperature the ski resort remained four degrees above normal for this time of the year.

Delhi: Over 2.12 lakh PUC certificates issued in four days as GRAP-IV enforcement intensifies

Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced an intensified enforcement drive across the capital, saying polluting factories and industries will now be sealed without further notice.

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. 



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.

‘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.

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.

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. 



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.

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.

BJP battles Delhi cartels as Punjab brands dominate sales in national capital

Sales data for November accessed from the Delhi excise department shows that the top 10 whisky brands sold in Delhi continue to mirror the AAP era

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.

BJP-led Mahayuti sweeps Maharashtra local body polls; Opposition claims money power and EVMs shaped win

Fadnavis said the BJP has set a record in local body polls with 48 per cent of councillors winning on the party symbol, and its candidates elected as presidents in 129 municipal councils.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Over 150 flights delayed at Delhi airport as IndiGo cancels two amid fog conditions

Issuing an advisory early Monday, Delhi International Airport Limited said that low-visibility protocols had been activated.

Maharashtra local body polls: Congress, NCP (SP) claim victory in Brahmapuri, Urun-Ishwarpur

Initial trends have shown an edge for the Mahayuti comprising the BJP, Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar-led NCP.

3.3 magnitude earthquake shakes Rohtak in Haryana

The epicenter of the earthquake, which was felt at 12.13 pm, was at Rohtak at a focal depth of 5 km, the National Centre for Seismology said.

Delhi airport: 97 flights cancelled, over 200 services delayed due to fog

According to latest information available on flight tracking website Flightradar24.com, more than 200 flights were delayed and the average delay time was around 23 minutes for departures at the airport.

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.

Searches underway after terrorists take food from house in J&K's Udhampur

The joint search operation by police and paramilitary forces was underway at Chore Motu and its adjoining forest villages in the Majalta area, some 5 km west of the site of an earlier encounter that left a policeman dead, officials said.

Navi Mumbai airport to offer free high-speed Wi-Fi, digital-first passenger communication

Passengers connecting to the airport's Wi-Fi network will receive real-time updates through the Adani OneApp, which will function as a virtual assistant, guiding travellers across key touchpoints at the terminal.

Maharashtra civic polls: Counting of votes begins

A turnout of 67.3 per cent was recorded in the polls of 263 local bodies held on December 2, while 47.04 per cent of voters exercised their franchise in the second phase of the elections in 23 local bodies on Saturday, the State Election Commission said.

Fire breaks out at house in Delhi's Jaitpur Extension

The fire was reported at around 9 am and three water tenders were rushed to the spot.

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.

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.

AAI issues advisory as fog disrupts flight operations across northern India

Passengers have been advised to check flight updates with their respective airlines through official channels and to allow extra time for travel to airports and completion of necessary formalities.

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.

Video: Ahmedabad cop slaps woman during dispute over traffic rules; suspended

The incident took place on Friday when the woman, Bansri Thakkar, was allegedly riding a two-wheeler on the wrong side of the road without a helmet in the Paldi area. Zala stopped her for the alleged violation, officials said.

Ahmedabad gets first 'Make in India' metro train, CM flags off coaches from Kolkata

Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Limited (GMRCL) has placed an order for 10 metro trains with Titagarh Rail Systems to cater to the rising passenger demand in Ahmedabad.

Rising water levels submerge temples at Lonar Lake; IIT Bombay roped in to look for clues

The Ramsar Site (a wetland of international importance), about 460 km from Mumbai, is home to several temples, some dating back over 1,200 years. However, many of them, including the famous Kamalja Devi, have been submerged due to the increasing water level.

Delhi air quality worsens, AQI recorded at 438 as thick smog engulfs capital

Delhi AQI: The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 390 around 7 am, placing it in the 'very poor' category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

Nora Fatehi's car hit by drunk driver in Mumbai, actress sustains minor injury

Mumbai police arrested Vinay Sakpal (27), whose car allegedly dashed the vehicle in which the actress was riding. He was suspected to be under the influence of alcohol.

UP: Teacher found dead at ex-CISF officer's house, family alleged murder over 'affair'

A case of murder has been registered against Puran Singh and his wife on the complaint of the victim's father, and the retired officer has been taken into custody, they said.

35 children injured as school bus hits divider, overturns in Jammu

Officials said that the private school students and their teachers had gone for a picnic to Samba from Pargwal in Akhnoor.

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.

Telangana: 22-year-old woman beaten to death by husband over dowry

The victim, identified as Anusha, had married her lover, Paramesh Kumar (28), eight months ago. According to the police, the couple often fought, allegedly over dowry.