Delhi shrouded in toxic smog, dense fog; IndiGo warns of flight delays
IndiGo has warned that early-morning fog in Delhi and parts of northern India could disrupt flights, with sudden drops in visibility potentially causing delays, diversions or schedule changes.
New definition of Aravalli Hills trigger protests, activists fear destruction of ecology
They demanded that the government declare Aravalli a completely protected area and bring in a strict and clear policy for its conservation.
Delhi gets its first cold wave, maximum temperature plunges to 16.9 degrees
For the first time this winter, Delhi met the 'cold wave day' criteria, with two of its five monitoring stations — Safdarjung and Palam — recording cold wave conditions, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Does India need another Jaishankar? EAM invokes 'Lord Hanuman' analogy on leadership | Watch
Jaishankar, who served as India’s foreign secretary from January 2015 to 2018 and has been External Affairs Minister since May 2019, also spoke about the evolving global political landscape.
Ahmedabad traffic cop suspended after video shows him allegedly slapping woman during helmet row
Ahmedabad traffic head constable was suspended after a viral Paldi video of an altercation with a woman; she alleges a slap, police probe events.
Telangana govt to enact legislation against hate speech, says CM Revanth Reddy
Speaking at Christmas celebrations organised by the state government, A Revanth Reddy said the Congress government in Karnataka recently brought in a bill to punish hate speech
Doctor whose naqab was removed by Nitish Kumar fails to join duty: Officials
The civil surgeon was not aware about the exact reason behind the delay in the woman doctor’s joining, if at all she joins, as he 'had no contact with her or the family members'
Karnataka: 16-year-old differently-abled boy beaten with plastic pipe, chilli thrown in eyes
Adding to the outrage, the person filming the incident can be heard laughing instead of stepping in to stop the violence.
Lionel Messi was 'unhappy' with being touched at Kolkata event, arrested main organiser tells SIT
West Bengal Sports Minister Aroop Biswas was seen in close proximity to Messi throughout the programme, with visuals showing him holding the footballer around the waist while posing for photographs
Delhi air on verge of severe; AQI at 398 as thick haze shrouds capital
Of the 40 monitoring stations across the city, 22 recorded air quality in the severe range, while 17 logged readings in the ’very poor’ category.
Bangladesh unrest hits India’s biggest land port: Petrapole halts trucks briefly over driver safety fears
Petrapole land port was put on alert after unrest in Bangladesh raised safety concerns for Indian truck drivers, briefly stalling cross-border trade.
Indian Navy decommissions INS Sindhughosh submarine after 40 years of service
The submarine was paid off under the command of Lt Cdr Rajat Sharma. Capt KR Ajrekar (retd), the second Commanding Officer of the submarine, was the guest of honour,
UP: 14-day-old baby 'slammed on floor' by hospital staff, body exhumed after parents refuse to pay bribe
The family further stated that the child's body was exhumed on Friday following the district magistrate's orders of a "proper autopsy to ascertain the cause of his death".
EAM Jaishankar says managing the US, China, Russia diplomacy is harder than before, here's why
S Jaishankar says India needs strategic clarity and a clear game plan in foreign policy as global alignments shift and ties with major powers grow complex.
'Hi, check this photo': This WhatsApp trick can hand hackers your account, details inside
The advisory said that the "high" severity attack campaign usually begins with the victim receiving a message like "Hi, check this photo" from a "trusted" contact.
India to soon leave US behind in terms of Metro rail network length: Manohar Lal Khattar
Currently, India is in the third position as far as the total length of Metro rail corridors is concerned
ISRO successfully tests drogue parachutes for Gaganyaan crew module | Watch
According to ISRO, the deceleration system of the Gaganyaan crew module consists of 10 parachutes of four different types
Congress protected infiltrators, BJP fixing decades of mistakes: PM Modi in Assam
Guwahati, Dec 20 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday attacked the Congress for “neglecting” Assam and the northeast during its rule, and asse..
From bamboo design to sky forest: What’s inside Guwahati’s new airport terminal
Guwahati Airport: The terminal incorporates Kaziranga-inspired green landscapes, traditional Assamese ‘japi’ motifs, prominent rhino symbols and 57 orchid-shaped columns across arrival and departure areas.
'Like Brahmaputra, stream of development flowing uninterruptedly under double-engine govt': PM Modi in Assam
Addressing a public gathering, Modi said modern and world-class airport infrastructure opens up fresh possibilities for any state, acting as a pillar of self-confidence and public trust. He described the inauguration as a celebration not just for Assam but for the entire Northeast.
IMD issues red alert with dense fog, cold day conditions likely to persist in UP
The weather office has advised people to take precautions, especially during early morning hours, and urged authorities to remain alert as low visibility could disrupt road, rail and air traffic.
RBI has allowed compounding of FEMA case against Genpact India: ED
The agency had filed a complaint against the company in October 2018 for alleged contravention of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) to the tune of about Rs 26 crore.
Messi event row: Police recover luxury assets from Satadru Dutta’s residence; Rs 100 crore probe widens
Messi event row: Investigators are now examining alleged financial irregularities amounting to nearly Rs 100 crore, with officials saying the probe points to illegal transactions
Modi govt undermining MGNREGA, hurting rural poor: Sonia Gandhi on VB-G RAM G Bill
In her message, Sonia Gandhi alleged that the BJP-led government has consistently ignored the interests of the rural poor over the last 11 years, weakening MGNREGA despite its critical role as a social safety net
