Study reveals why Delhi can't breathe on its own: 65% of toxic air came from outside in 2025
City | Updated: Jan 03, 2026
- About 65 percent of Delhi's PM2.5 pollution in 2025 came from outside the city
- Delhi's annual PM2.5 and PM10 levels dropped by 8.6% and 6.6% compared to 2024
- Stubble burning's PM2.5 contribution dropped to 4.9% in 2025 from 15.5% in 2024.
Delhi opens door for private EV shared taxis; Ola, Uber plan to rollout services within month
City | Updated: Jan 03, 2026
- Delhi to permit private EVs as shared taxis to boost adoption, reduce pollution
- Ola and Uber to launch shared and women-driven taxi services within a month
- Govt to support charging stations, e-rickshaw integration, passenger safety
Magenta Line to become Delhi Metro's longest corridor with new Central Vista stretch
City | Updated: Jan 02, 2026
- Magenta Line to be Delhi Metro's longest at 76.6 km after new extension
- New 9.9 km underground line adds 9 stations, enhancing Central Vista access.
- Magenta Line will host 31 underground stations, the highest in the network
Pulwama cricket player displays Palestine flag on helmet, J&K Police to conduct 14-day probe
City | Updated: Jan 02, 2026
- Jammu and Kashmir Police start 14-day probe after player wore Palestine logo
- The player and tournament organiser have been called for questioning by police
- Authorities are investigating the intent and background related to the incident
Indore water tragedy: Mayor's helpline got warning call on Oct 15, but no one listened — How inaction turned a crisis deadly
City | Updated: Jan 02, 2026
- Nine dead, over 200 hospitalised in Indore after drinking contaminated water
- Delayed response to complaints worsened the crisis in Bhagirathpura
- Authorities now repairing pipelines and monitoring water supply
Ghaziabad ex-IAF officer murder: Sons hired killers after father asked them to vacate house
City | Updated: Jan 02, 2026
- Retired IAF officer Yogesh Kumar was killed in Ghaziabad over a property dispute
- Kumar's sons hired hitmen; one accused is a police constable, say police.
- Shooter Arvind arrested; Kumar's sons and constable Naveen still at large
AMU murder case: ‘Revenge’ motive behind teacher’s killing, say police
City | Updated: Jan 02, 2026
- Police arrest Salman Quereshi for AMU teacher's murder in Aligarh
- Murder motive linked to 2018 case; victim suspected as police informer
- FIR filed; investigation ongoing for other suspects including Zubair
Chicken biryani, fish, alcohol: New Year party in Hyderabad apartment turns fatal; 1 dead, 16 fall ill
City | Updated: Jan 02, 2026
- 1 dead, 16 hospitalized after suspected food poisoning at Hyderabad party
- Food samples sent for analysis to determine the poisoning source
- Police registered a case and launched an investigation into the incident
Indore water contamination: Probe confirms 'sewer bacteria' in supply that killed 9; over 200 still hospitalised
City | Updated: Jan 02, 2026
- Contaminated water in Indore kills 9, sickens over 200 in Bhagirathpura.
- Bacteria from sewage found in drinking water; inquiry and medical aid underway
- State minister provided Rs 2 lakh compensation to affected families
Haryana sees major IPS reshuffle after Ajay Singhal takes charge as DGP
City | Updated: Jan 02, 2026
- Haryana government reshuffles senior IPS officers for improved policing
- Ajay Singhal takes charge as new Haryana DGP
- Alok Mittal, Arshinder Chawla, and others appointed to key police roles
Delhi fog: IndiGo cancels flights, Air India issues advisory amid orange alert
City | Updated: Jan 02, 2026
- Dense fog in Delhi delays flights; airlines issue advisories.
- IMD issues orange alert for dense fog; AQI 369 indicates "very poor" air quality
- Passengers can rebook or get refunds for flights canceled by fog.
Magh Mela 2026: From Purnima to Shivratri, millions to gather for Prayagraj holy bath – know the key dates
City | Updated: Jan 02, 2026
- Magh Mela 2026 begins January 3 in Prayagraj, spanning 44 days until February 15
- Millions of devotees expected for ritual bathing at Triveni Sangam
- Important bathing dates: Paush Purnima, Makar Sankranti, Mauni Amavasya, Mahashivratri
Delhi-NCR wakes to dense fog on Jan 2; CSE says winter smog is now mostly 'homegrown', not stubble smoke
City | Updated: Jan 02, 2026
- Delhi-NCR saw dense fog and poor visibility, affecting flights and travel plans
- PM2.5 pollution rose in December despite fewer farm fires, local sources blamed
- Delhi govt: 2025 had best air quality in 8 years with more good AQI days
Delhi may see cold wave conditions at isolated places from Jan 2-5: IMD
City | Updated: Jan 01, 2026
- Cold wave and dense fog forecast in Delhi till January 5, IMD reports
- Delhi's air quality 'very poor' at AQI 380, Anand Vihar worst at 423
- Delhi records coldest December day in six years, temperature below normal.
Warm beds, hot meals and roof overhead: Inside Delhi's night shelters for homeless
City | Updated: Jan 01, 2026
- Delhi night shelters provide warmth, food, and safety for the homeless in winter
- Shelters offer beds, blankets, meals, and separate rooms for women
- Overcrowding and washroom cleanliness remain challenges during peak cold nights
From Prayagraj to Kashi, Ayodhya, Mathura: Faith corridors redrew tourism map of UP in 2025
City | Updated: Jan 01, 2026
- Prayagraj saw over 66 crore devotees during Mahakumbh 2025.
- Uttar Pradesh recorded over 1.21 billion tourists in the first half of 2025.
- Ayodhya, Kashi, and Mathura remain top attractions, boosting religious tourism.
Video: Drunk man holds minor girl at knifepoint in UP's Bijnor, demands Rs 1 lakh and bike
City | Updated: Jan 01, 2026
- Masked man held minor girl hostage at knifepoint in Bijnor clothing shop
- Police rescued the girl and apprehended the accused after a brief standoff
- Accused demanded cash and motorcycle, claimed he wanted to go to jail
Traffic congestion at India Gate, Kartavya Path as crowds gather to celebrate New Year's Day
City | Updated: Jan 01, 2026
- Heavy crowds at India Gate caused traffic congestion on New Year's Day
- Central Delhi Metro stations saw long queues and overcrowding
- Police deployed extra personnel to manage crowds and regulate traffic
Video: Fresh snowfall ushers in New Year at Kashmir tourist hotspots
City | Updated: Jan 01, 2026
- Kashmir tourist spots saw fresh snowfall as revellers welcomed the New Year
- Night temperatures stayed above freezing at most places despite the snowfall
- Valley's winter temps are 1.2 to 6.3°C above average.
J&K's twin border districts of Poonch-Rajouri see decline in terror incidents in 2025
City | Updated: Dec 31, 2025
- Poonch and Rajouri saw a decline in terror incidents in 2025
- Forces bust terror and drug networks, seize arms and narcotics
- Police seized properties worth crores linked to terror and narcotics activities.
Himachal: Parts of Lahaul and Spiti, higher reaches of Kullu see mild snowfall; tourists ecstatic
City | Updated: Dec 31, 2025
- Snowfall reported in Lahaul-Spiti and higher Kullu areas, delighting tourists
- Tourists flock to Himachal for New Year, winter carnivals boost festivities
- Met predicts more snow and rain in hills, boosting tourism hopes
Frigid conditions to persist in Delhi; winter rain likely on New Year's Day
City | Updated: Dec 31, 2025
- Delhi faces biting cold, dense fog, and possible rain on New Year's Day
- Minimum temperature drops to 6.4°C; cold day conditions to persist
- Coldwave may develop from January 3 as temperatures could fall below 5°C
Ex-Rajasthan cop accused of rape wears burqa, lipstick to evade arrest; held in Vrindavan
City | Updated: Dec 31, 2025
- Suspended constable accused of raping minor arrested in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh
- Accused disguised as woman with burqa and lipstick to evade police
- He has multiple prior cases, including dismissal from Rajasthan Armed Constabulary.
Bengaluru's New Year’s eve offer: Call a police van for a free ride home if you're too drunk
City | Updated: Dec 31, 2025
- Karnataka to provide transport for severely inebriated people on New Year's Eve
- Bengaluru Police offer drop-off service for those unable to walk or unconscious.
- 20,000+ police deployed in Bengaluru for women's safety and crowd control.
Hyderabad police issue New Year's eve ultimatum: No fare refusals, no drunk driving
City | Updated: Dec 31, 2025
- Hyderabad Police warn cab, auto drivers against refusing rides or overcharging fares.
- Strict action under Motor Vehicles Act for violations on New Year's Eve
- Public urged to report incidents on WhatsApp with ride and vehicle details
CCTV footage shows van linked to Faridabad gang-rape; two arrested
City | Updated: Dec 31, 2025
- 28-year-old woman gang-raped in moving van in Faridabad, thrown out after attack
- Victim hospitalized with severe facial injuries, condition now stable
- Both accused arrested and van recovered by police
WATCH: Fresh snowfall blankets Kashmir's higher reaches amid unusually warm winter
City | Updated: Dec 31, 2025
- Fresh snowfall in higher Kashmir, including Gulmarg and Gurez
- Night temperatures remain above freezing, 3-7°C higher than seasonal average
- MeT forecasts light to moderate rain or snow at most places over next 24 hours
Planning a New Year party in Noida? Here’s what you need to know about traffic curbs
City | Updated: Dec 31, 2025
- Noida Traffic Police issues New Year advisory, diversions in Sector 18 from Dec 31
- Parking allowed only in designated areas; illegal parking will face penalties
- Highway celebration stops banned; violators face legal action
Indore water contamination: Death toll climbs to 8, several still hospitalised; 3 officials suspended
City | Updated: Dec 31, 2025
- Eight dead in Indore from suspected contaminated water in Bhagirathpura area
- CM orders strict action and suspends three officials over alleged negligence
- State to offer Rs 2 lakh compensation and cover medical costs for affected families.
‘Profit mafia’ row erupts at new Navi Mumbai airport as Shiv Sena MP slams telecom ‘monopoly’
City | Updated: Dec 31, 2025
- Priyanka Chaturvedi criticizes Adani Group's Navi Mumbai airport telecom handling
- COAI alleges NMIAL forces telecoms to use costly airport-owned network
- NMIAL denies refusal, cites security, accuses telecom firms of cartelisation.