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CITY
Delhi colder than Mussoorie and Shimla: Why plains are freezing while hills feel ‘cosier’ Popular hill stations like Mussoorie (7.7 degrees Celsius) and Shimla (8.8 degrees Celsius) remained notably warmer.
IMD attributed this inversion directly to prevailing weather systems.
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WORLD
Explained: Why Russia used Oreshnik missile on Ukraine and what it signals Russia’s military said the missile launch was retaliation for what it claimed was an attempted Ukrainian drone strike late last year on one of Putin’s residences in Novgorod.
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CITY
Tale of two airports: Why Delhi’s IGI stagnated in 2025 while Mumbai’s CSMIA hit new highs Across India, air travel continued to grow despite Delhi’s slowdown. DGCA data shows that between January and November 2025, domestic air travel rose by 4.8% to 15.3 crore passengers.
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WORLD
Explained: Why France's farmers are blockading roads and rolling into Paris Growers and livestock producers say years of rising costs, dense regulation, and trade pressures have pushed many to the brink, prompting a nationwide protest that has also resonated across Europe.
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CITY
Delhi's Turkman Gate unrest rekindles Emergency-era scars, bulldozers first arrived here in 1976 It was in the mid-1970s that Turkman Gate was violently thrust into the national consciousness. This week’s clashes, though on a vastly different scale, have inevitably drawn a line back to 1976.
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INDIA
Explained: ISRO’s PSLV-C62 mission, EOS-N1 satellite and why the January 12 launch matters The mission is being closely watched as it marks the return of the PSLV programme after a setback in May 2025, when the PSLV-C61 mission failed due to a technical issue in the rocket’s third stage.
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CITY
Girl child smiles: How Haryana’s sex ratio rose from 834 to 923, inching closer to national average Officials say local monitoring and accountability have played a key role. District authorities are now directly questioned if there is a sudden dip in sex ratio numbers, creating pressure to act quickly.
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CITY
No mercy on wrong-side driving in Delhi: Why traffic police took this decision Delhi Police plan to continue strict enforcement through both challans and FIRs. They also aim to improve road signage, run sustained awareness campaigns, and introduce on-site traffic solutions to prevent wrong-side driving.
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INDIA
Tamil Nadu elections: Why AIADMK–BJP tie-up talks remain inconclusive The BJP and Palaniswami do not see eye to eye on the course the alliance must take to put up a strong contest against the DMK-Congress-Left combine.
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CITY
Towering Heights: Delhi’s tallest residential tower – All you need to know about DDA’s latest housing scheme Beyond claiming the title of Delhi’s tallest residential building, the project’s primary significance lies in its status as the capital’s first TOD-based housing venture.
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CITY
Gujarat typhoid outbreak mirrors Indore crisis: 70 cases in Gandhinagar after sewage mixes with drinking water Officials admitted that the new pipelines were laid very close to existing sewer lines. When high-pressure water started flowing, weak pipes developed leaks, which allowed contamination. At least seven leaks have been identified in the pipeline network, allowing sewage to mix with the drinking water supply.
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INDIA
Delhi riots case: Why Supreme Court denied bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam Addressing arguments that the accused had been in custody for over five years, the bench held that a delay in trial serves as a “trigger for heightened judicial scrutiny,” but cannot by itself justify bail.
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WORLD
Explained: Was Maduro’s capture legal, and can Trump lawfully 'run' Venezuela? The Trump administration has not released a formal legal justification for either the capture itself or the broader claim of administrative control.
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WORLD
Explained | How US captured Venezuela president Maduro in '30-minute' raid using 150 aircrafts, 7 explosions Trump said US casualties were minimal, stating that only “a couple of guys were hit” and that no American personnel were killed or equipment lost.
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DEFENCE
The Nagaland and Mizoram counterinsurgency campaigns and the battalion commanders who rewired doctrine A battlefield of patrols that quietly became the Indian Army’s most durable school of small unit war
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INDIA
BMC elections: Why INDIA bloc minus Congress is good news for Mahayuti in Mumbai The absence of a united opposition front could reinforce the narrative of Congress being indecisive and electorally weak in Maharashtra’s urban centres.
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INDIA
How Delhi High Court used 'parens patriae' powers to appoint wife as legal guardian of comatose man The court exercised its “parens patriae” powers, a doctrine that allows constitutional courts to step in to safeguard those unable to take decisions for themselves.
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CITY
Magh Mela 2026: From Purnima to Shivratri, millions to gather for Prayagraj holy bath – know the key dates The Uttar Pradesh administration is undertaking massive logistical preparations to manage the influx of pilgrims.
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CITY
Ladakh's big wildlife threat: How feral dogs are overpowering icy desert's apex predators - the snow leopards The dogs also hunt Tibetan gazelle, blue sheep, ibex and marmots, while their pack behaviour and strong sense of smell give them a lethal advantage over wildlife that evolved without such human-introduced threats.
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CITY
Kashmir's apple boom sows a health crisis; chemical exposure linked to spike in brain tumours Analysing data from 432 brain tumour patients between 2005 and 2008, the research found a “quite strong and possible” link between pesticide exposure and primary malignant brain cancer.
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CITY
Where has Shimla's snow gone? Why 'Queen of the Hills' winter charm is melting away Even when moisture arrives, rising temperatures are changing the game. For snow to fall and settle in a mid-altitude town like Shimla, a specific temperature window is required.
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INDIA
What is Gandiva? NATGRID’s AI-driven intelligence query tool explained Gandiva transforms NATGRID from a data-access grid into a smart intelligence tool by adding single-point search, advanced analytics, faster lead generation and AI-assisted insights.
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INDIA
Karbi Anglong violence: How arson, rioting and settler tensions erupted in Assam’s sixth schedule district Karbi organisations allege that settlers have encroached upon reserved Village Grazing Reserve (VGR) and Professional Grazing Reserve (PGR) land.
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INDIA
Western Tamil Nadu: The new battleground ahead of 2026 Assembly polls In 2021, the DMK swept the state with 133 of 234 seats but managed to win only 24 of the 68 constituencies in western Tamil Nadu.
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INDIA
How Maharashtra local body results place BJP on stronger footing within Mahayuti With the victory in municipal councils and nagar panchayats, the party is strengthening its position in the state where it never fought or won independently.
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INDIA
What are electoral trusts? Here's how BJP got richer by 50% despite SC striking down electoral bonds Taken together, the donations received by a dozen Opposition parties, including the Congress, came to Rs 1,343 crore.
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EXPLAINERS
Expired licence triggers registration freeze at Raheja’s Sector 84 Commercial Project: What it means for buyers Once the licence lapses without being renewed in accordance with the rules, any sale or transfer loses legal validity.
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CITY
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.
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VIDEOS
In your 20s? Quick hacks to turn your money mess into money moves If money seems to slip away every month, you’re not alone. In this video, we break down the most common money mistakes people make in their 20s and explain simple, realistic ways to fix them without giving up your lifestyle.
From saving the wrong way and ignoring small daily expenses to misusing credit cards, delaying investments, skipping emergency funds, comparing lives on social media, and avoiding insurance- this guide covers it all.
Learn how to use the 50/30/20 rule, control spending, use credit wisely, build an emergency fund, start investing early, and protect yourself with health and term insurance.
Good money habits don’t kill fun—they buy freedom. Start now, and make your future easier.
Moving into an unfurnished house can feel exciting and expensive at the same time. Monthly furniture rentals look cheap at first, but over one year, buying furniture can actually save you money and even give returns when you move out. In this MC Learn episode, we break down the real cost of renting versus buying furniture and how to make a smarter financial decision when setting up your new home.
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VIDEOS
Renting vs Buying Furniture: Smart money choices every renter must know Moving into an unfurnished house can feel exciting and expensive at the same time. Monthly furniture rentals look cheap at first, but over one year, buying furniture can actually save you money and even give returns when you move out.
In this MC Learn episode, we break down the real cost of renting versus buying furniture and how to make a smarter financial decision when setting up your new home.
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INDIA
‘Naxal-mukt Bharat’: How 2025 shaped India’s most definitive fight against Naxalism In 2025 alone, security forces neutralised 270 Naxals, arrested 680, and facilitated 1,225 surrenders. Major operations such as Operation Black Forest and mass surrenders in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh, and Maharashtra were witnessed.
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BUSINESS
Explained: Trump Media’s Rs 1 lakh-crore bet to put Telangana’s Future City on global real estate map The Future City is expected to anchor sectors such as semiconductors and electronics manufacturing, electric vehicles and advanced mobility, green energy, artificial intelligence, data centres, and life sciences.
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CITY
50% WFH, 100% confusion: Will Delhi’s anti-pollution order ever work? As the city grapples with its annual pollution crisis, this well-intentioned measure appears, for now, to be stuck in first gear.
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CITY
Delhi's vehicle entry ban explained: Read this first before you hit the road As per the latest order, diesel vehicles older than 10 years that meet BS-III or lower standards, and petrol vehicles older than 15 years, will not be allowed to ply on Delhi roads from Thursday. The ban will remain only as long as the strictest pollution control measures, GRAP-IV are in force.
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EXPLAINERS
Term insurance riders explained: Which ones actually protect you and which you can safely skip A clear look at add-ons that strengthen a pure term plan versus riders that quietly inflate premiums without improving real-world outcomes
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INDIA
Baijayant Panda to lead BJP's Assam election campaign: Why did the party pick former BJD leader? In a post on X, CM Sarma said he was pleased to welcome Panda as election in-charge and expressed optimism that the NDA would secure a historic third consecutive mandate in the state.
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CITY
Bharat Taxi app to launch in Delhi from Jan 1: What it means for passengers and drivers The Bharat Taxi app explained: Here's how it will offer a user-friendly booking process along with real-time vehicle tracking.
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INDIA
Why Centre's 'G RAM G' bill is facing stiff opposition from a key BJP ally The Telugu Desam Party (TDP), an NDA partner, has expressed concern over the funding pattern proposed in the Viksit Bharat G RAM G scheme, according to multiple news reports.
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INDIA
MGNREGA in 'G RAM G' avatar: Decoding BJP's renaming of schemes, laws and ministries
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INDIA
Jordan crown prince drives Modi: Why PM's visit to Amman is significant for India The Jordan King was also one of the first world leaders who spoke to the PM after the Pahalgam terror attack. During the phone call on April 24, he condemned the attack.
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INDIA
G RAM G to be new MGNREGA: How it differs from existing scheme and why opposition smells conspiracy | Explained The G RAM G Bill proposes to increase the statutory guarantee of wage employment from 100 days to 125 days per financial year for every rural household whose adult members volunteer for unskilled manual work.
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INDIA
NDA wins Munambam: How a Waqf land dispute reshaped politics in Kerala’s coastal ward Munambam has been in the spotlight since 2019, when the Kerala Waqf Board notified nearly 404 acres of land in Munambam and nearby Cherai as a Waqf property.
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INDIA
Karnataka’s new hate speech bill explained: Penalties, provisions, and how state plans to regulate the issue Congress-led Karnataka government on December 10 tabled Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill in the assembly, enabling the state to take preventive measures against hate speech and impose prison terms of up to 10 years for repeat offenders.
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CITY
Delhi’s smog crisis vs Beijing’s clean air turnaround: Why does Indian capital continue to struggle? Last year saw a record high of 290 days of good air quality in Beijing, the best since monitoring began, which is a remarkable contrast to the smog-laden winters once considered routine.
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CITY
Delhi nursery admissions: Why proximity dominates, what schools are doing and why parents are uneasy Parents’ groups have voiced concern about staggered disclosures, age-eligibility inconsistencies and the lack of a centralised dashboard.
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CITY
Madurai: How temple-dargah row on Karthigai Deepam led to Thiruparankundram unrest The situation turned tense when the protesters insisted that the ceremonial lamp be lit at the ancient Deepathoon pillar near the dargah, instead of the place where it is usually lit during the annual festival.
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CITY
Why vast parts of Delhi still lack reliable pollution data - and how ‘data shadow’ leaves millions in city uncounted Delhi AQI data gap explained: The world’s most polluted capital city is still largely flying blind when it comes to understanding the full scope of the toxic air its residents breathe.
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CITY
Bengaluru's Rs 1.5 lakh cr 'gamble': Can mega-tunnels and metros save a city choking on its own success? The most ambitious single project is a 16.75 km, fully underground expressway between Silk Board Junction and Hebbal.
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CITY
Delhi's toxic air mystery: Data reveals shocking fact - 'Unknown sources' drive 1/3rd of pollution The data uncovers a more persistent and diffuse threat. The single largest contributor to Delhi's foul air, accounting for a staggering 34.8 per cent, is classified as originating from "unknown sources".
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CITY
Mumbai's high AQI explained: Why the air got suddenly worse and what needs to be done? Mumbai’s worsening air quality is the result of a layered mix of local pollution sources and seasonal weather shifts that have collectively pushed the city into an alarming zone.
