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The driver, who was supposed to take a left turn, instead jumped the divider and hit the wall of the restaurant Barbeque Nation, causing severe damage to the restaurant wall.

Chiller days ahead for Delhi? Unexpected rain hits Delhi-NCR amid dense fog and biting cold

Rain was predicted in NCR cities, including Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, Faridabad, Manesar, Palwal and Sohna, along with parts of western Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Rajasthan.

What was razed at Delhi’s Turkman Gate? Mosque untouched, encroachments cleared — footage reveals

Officials said a diagnostic centre, a guest house and a community hall were removed during the anti-encroachment drive.

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.

Top Cities for Women in India 2025 revealed – and the winner isn't Delhi or Mumbai

Cities such as Delhi, Gurugram and Noida demonstrate strength in industrial inclusion but are hampered by weaker social indicators, including safety and affordability.



Bengaluru's housing divide: Luxury homes soar as budget flats face 5-year backlog

The market’s former backbone, the sub-Rs 1 crore segment, is rapidly losing ground. The current dynamics suggest Bengaluru’s real estate landscape is undergoing a permanent transformation, moving away from its volume-driven past.



UnboxingBLR bets on culture, civic participation and soft infra to reimagine Bengaluru’s future

Now entering its fourth year, UnboxingBLR positions itself as a collaborative platform that brings together citizens, creators, institutions, and government to spotlight Bengaluru as a progressive, multicultural, and constantly evolving city.

Bengaluru tops list of top 25 Indian cities for women, followed by Chennai, Pune and Hyderabad

Bengaluru topped the Top Cities for Women in India 2025 index released by Avtar Group, emerging as the most inclusive city for women. Chennai, Pune and Hyderabad followed closely, reflecting stronger safety, employment opportunities and social infrastructure that support women’s careers and quality of life nationwide

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.

4 Telangana students killed in car crash while returning from birthday party

The only survivor, Sunkari Nakshatra (20), a final-year BBA student at IBS, suffered critical injuries in the accident. She was immediately rushed to a private hospital in Hyderabad, where doctors said her condition remains unstable.

Why Dehradun's 'Connaught Place' is being demolished - 'Historical loss' 

Commissioned in the early 1930s by the prominent regional banker Seth Mansaram, the building was completed in 1940 to house the newly established Mansaram Bank.

South Delhi crash: Speeding car rams cab near Siri Fort, driver and passenger killed

The force of the collision completely mangled the cab, with bloodstains found inside the vehicle. The front portion of the other car was also badly damaged. At the accident spot, police found a damaged traffic signal and a gas connection pole. A broken windscreen and blood were also seen on the road.

Delhi Police identify 30 in Turkman Gate stone pelting; SP MP Mohibbullah Nadvi summoned for questioning

The incident occurred during an anti-encroachment demolition drive conducted by the MCD near Faiz-e-Elahi Masjid, close to Ramlila Maidan, following directions from the Delhi High Court.

Telangana's hard push to force IT, pharma giants into EVs - ‘Hyderabad should not turn into another Delhi’

Telangana is extending its push beyond the private sector. Authorities are actively encouraging state employees to switch to EVs and have recently appealed to manufacturers to offer a 20% concession to government staff.

BMC election 2026: Uddhav and Raj Thackeray to share stage after 20 years at Shivaji Park on Jan 11

The event will feature a rare joint address by MNS chief Raj Thackeray and Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray, marking their first shared public platform in over two decades.



Water contamination scare spreads to Greater Noida after Indore, Gandhinagar, Hyderabad; 30 Delta 1 residents fall ill

Health officials confirmed that several residents required medical attention. Medical Superintendent of Dankaur Primary Health Centre, Narayan Kishore, said around 30 people, including children, were examined at a health camp organised in the area.

Delhi's Turkman Gate stone pelting: 5 arrested; more suspects being identified through drones, viral videos

Officials said the accused allegedly recorded videos of the incident themselves and circulated them on social media, urging others to gather at the spot.

Ankita Bhandari murder: Urmila Sanawar reappears, vows 'complete evidence' to SIT amid safety fears

In her social media statement, Sanawar struck a determined tone but also issued a caution. “I will get justice for Ankita with complete evidence,” she wrote, while also insisting that “the evidence provided by me must not be tampered with.”

Ex-Union minister’s son out on bail in hit-and-run case - ‘CCTV stopped working shortly before crash’

According to police, the victim, 34-year-old Tribhuvan Thakur, works as a DJ and was returning home after performing at an event.

Gurugram woman refuses to pay for cab ride, threatens with molestation case

The driver alleged that Jyoti threatened to frame him for theft or molestation and went to the Sector 29 Police Station, where she created a ruckus.

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.

Pune techie found dead in TCS washroom; police say he died by suicide using phone charging wire

Pune techie suicide: Police said initial investigation suggested he had suffered losses in betting activities. Before taking the extreme step, he had sent a message to his family members.

Gurugram 'con' woman borrows money for drinks during ride, threatens cabbie with molestation when asked for fare

The driver’s account alleges that during the trip, which lasted several hours, Dalal requested money for food and drink, to which he acquiesced, spending approximately Rs 700. However, when he later insisted she pay the fare and conclude the journey, she allegedly became aggressive.

Delhi's Laxmi Nagar assault: New video shows Thar ramming house as accused claims ‘self-defence’

Police said the assault stemmed from a dispute over a gym being run from the basement of a residential house in east Delhi’s Laxmi Nagar.

Maharashtra medical student forced to perform namaz at hostel, police deployed after parents approach VHP

VHP activists have submitted a written complaint to the police, seeking a high-level inquiry into the college's functioning, alleging that similar incidents had taken place in the past.

Ankita Bhandari murder: Audio clip fuels new outrage; CM Dhami commits to meet victim's parents - 'She was our daughter'

Addressing the audio indirectly, Chief Minister Dhami questioned the motives behind its circulation. The primary convict is Pulkit Arya, the son of a now-expelled BJP leader, who owned the Vanantra Resort in Rishikesh where Ankita was employed. Arya and two associates are currently serving life sentences.



Massive fire breaks out in scrap yard, carpet godown in Srinagar

While goods worth lakhs were destroyed, it was a providential escape for several fuel tankers parked in a nearby plot of land.

Violent protests at Delhi's Turkman Gate during late-night demolition drive near mosque; police team attacked, 10 booked

Delhi Turkman Gate violence update: Delhi Police on Wednesday morning registered an FIR against unknown persons in connection with the stone-pelting incident, where a police team was attacked. Nearly 10 people have been detained.

4 of Hyderabad’s 6 drinking water sources critically polluted - Is city waiting for Indore-like tragedy?

Experts warn that Hyderabad’s dependence on polluted sources, combined with the complexity of its supply system, makes the city highly vulnerable.

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.

Delhi records first cold day of year; IMD predicts more snow in hill states

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted more light rainfall or snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.

Gurugram: Man found lying in pool of blood with gunshot wound on head; probe on

The family of the deceased suspect the man was murdered over a dispute a few days ago. Following a complaint lodged by the deceased's son, a murder case has been registered at Sector 10 police station, a senior officer said.

Delhi Lok Adalat for traffic challans: Date, online registration, eligibility, documents required and court list

According to details published by the Delhi Traffic Police, the initiative will see benches — typically comprising a judicial officer and a legal services authority representative — hearing eligible cases in a single sitting.

Chhattisgarh: Accused in woman cop assault case paraded in undergarments

The treatment meted out to Chitrasen Sao, who was arrested on Monday, while in police custody drew criticism from activists and a retired IPS official who said it was a blow to the rule of law.

Haryana: Woman with 10 daughters gives birth to a son

The 37-year-old woman was admitted to the hospital on January 3 and the baby was born the next day. She was back home in her village in adjoining Fatehabad district the next day.

How MP Police used AI, omelette clue, UPI trail to solve Gwalior's 'blind murder' case

The breakthrough follows the discovery of a woman’s body in a forested area under the jurisdiction of Gola Ka Mandir police station on December 29.

Three devotees from Telangana on way to Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar Temple killed in road crash

The jeep was packed with devotees from Telangana who were going to Ujjain for darshan of Lord Mahakal (Lord Shiva) when it crashed into the trailer truck loaded with metal items.

Bomb threat emails sent to courts in Karnataka, premises evacuated

Following the threats, judicial officers, lawyers, litigants and court staff were evacuated from the court complexes, and court proceedings were temporarily suspended.

Former Kerala minister and IUML leader Ebrahim Kunju passes away at 73 in Kochi

Former Kerala minister and senior Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) leader V K Ebrahim Kunju had been admitted to the hospital on Sunday and was receiving care for multiple myeloma, heart failure, and chronic kidney disease. He was shifted to the hospital after his health deteriorated.

SC raps CAQM on Delhi air pollution, says 'find reasons first, then solution'

While hearing a batch of petitions on Delhi’s air quality, a bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant reiterated that the court would not function as a “super expert.” However, it stressed that expert-led discussions must be conducted transparently and within a fixed time frame.

Haryana set to witness launch of India's first hydrogen train

Northern Railway's ambitious project, which will operate between Jind and Sonipat, is in its final stages of preparation, a Haryana government statement said on Tuesday.

Delhi Police’s landmark case: First FIR in any UT under new law for wrong-side driving

The accused, identified as Aman from Shahjahanpur in Uttar Pradesh, was allegedly driving against the flow of traffic near the Hanuman Mandir red light at approximately 4.45 pm that Sunday.

Karnataka: Panic grips Shivamogga after three bears spotted in residential area | Video

Panic gripped Shivamogga in Karnataka after three bears were spotted in a residential area.

After taking cybercrime course, man uses training to loot ATM in Hyderabad; arrested

The Miyapur police, under the Cyberabad commissionerate, caught the accused red-handed late Sunday night while he was stealing money from an ATM. The arrest followed a Dial 100 call received by the police.

Lucknow: KGMU doctor’s parents arrested for forced religious conversion, miscarriage; son remains absconding

The case involves two women doctors who accused Rameezuddin and his family of pressuring them to convert their religion for marriage. One of the women is a resident doctor at Agra Medical College, while the other is a resident doctor at KGMU.

DMRC official, family killed in fire at flat in Delhi's Adarsh Nagar

According to a senior police officer, a PCR call was received at 2.39 am regarding a major fire in a fifth-floor flat at Metro Apartments, located opposite the Majlis Park Metro Station in Mukundpur. The apartment complex serves as residential quarters for Delhi Metro employees.

CM Omar Abdullah inaugurates two-week ski training course in Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that 500-600 students in the 12-18 age group will be provided certified skiing training this year while also promoting winter tourism in these destinations.

Bengaluru woman techie killed in Subramanya Layout house fire

Fire and emergency personnel forced entry into the building, which was already engulfed in thick, heavy smoke. After dousing the fire, they located Sharmila inside.
Police believe the blaze originated in a room occupied by a friend of the victim, who was away in her native place at the time. Sharmila was residing in the other room.




Telangana surgeon dies by suicide after her partner backs out of marriage

During the investigation, police learned that the young doctor was in a relationship with a man who had allegedly promised to marry her. However, he later refused, citing caste differences, police said.