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Traffic near Rohtang Pass in Himachal Pradesh. It's almost Christmas, and a thick blanket of smog has enveloped Delhi, forcing many of the national capital's residents to temporarily move to the hills. That, though, has also caused heavy traffic in parts of Himachal Pradesh, with videos showing a long stretch of vehicles, both private and commercial, at a standstill near Rohtang Pass. The clip was shared on X with the caption, "Escape from toxic AQI or what? This jam isn't on some city road, i ...Read More >
Ministry of Electronics & IT has stated that Modified Electronics Manufacturing Clusters (EMC 2.0) Scheme is estimated to generate approx. 1.80 lakh jobs. Government of India notified the Scheme in April 2020. The scheme supports the creation of world-class electronics manufacturing infrastructure by funding dedicated clusters with common facilities. This includes shared facilities and amenities such as ready industrial plots with Ready Built Factory (RBF) sheds/Plug & Play facilities. So far, 1 ...Read More >
Patna: A total of 5,449 people qualified across all three integrated examinations in the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) Integrated 70th Combined Main (Written) Competitive Examination. The results were officially announced on Tuesday.This total comprises candidates from the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE), Child Development Project Officer (CDPO), and Financial Administrative Officer (FAO) posts, following the comprehensive written tests conducted across various centres in Patna b ...Read More >
Global comedy superstar Russell Peters will bring his 'Relax World Tour' to India for his biggest tour yet in March 2026. He will perform in seven cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Kolkata, presenting all-new material and crowd work.Russell Peters Announces Biggest India Tour to Date Global comedy superstar Russell Peters is set to bring his critically acclaimed 'Relax World Tour' to India, promising electrifying shows in Delhi, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune, Chennai, and Kolk ...Read More >
The Bharat Taxi app is expected to offer a user-friendly booking process along with real-time vehicle tracking. The Union government is set to roll out a new cab-hailing platform, Bharat Taxi, in Delhi from January 1, aiming to change the way people book daily transport in the city. Designed as a government-supported initiative, the Bharat Taxi app is being positioned as an alternative to popular private cab aggregators and seeks to address some of the most common complaints faced by both pass ...Read More >
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Wednesday that India is working towards securing 25 per cent of global trade in the coming years. India is working towards securing 25 per cent of global trade in the coming years by building on its strong macroeconomic foundations, resilient growth trajectory and rapidly expanding entrepreneurial ecosystem, said Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The Finance Minister was addressing the India Economic Conclave in Delhi on Wednesday. Advertisement ...Read More >
Recalling the initial days when he began filming for Border 2, Varun Dhawan said even though he was a bit nervous, Sunny Deol made him feel comfortable on the movie set. Actors Varun Dhawan and Ahan Shetty, who are the new entrants in "Border 2", on Tuesday said they were "nervous" and "petrified" to be part of the sequel of the 1997 hit. Billed as a spiritual sequel by the makers, the film explores the 1971 Indo-Pak war, and is fronted by Sunny Deol, who will be seen playing the role of an ar ...Read More >
A mechanic's death in South Bengaluru highlights critical failures in emergency medical care and public apathy. After being denied help at two hospitals and then involved in a road accident, the man succumbed to his injuries. Despite pleas, motorists allegedly ignored him until a cab driver intervened. A tragic incident from South Bengaluru has brought attention to serious shortcomings in emergency medical care and a disturbing lack of public compassion. A 34-year-old mechanic, identified as Ve ...Read More >
President Droupadi Murmu is set for a seven-day visit to Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana from December 16 to 22. Her schedule includes inaugurating Jayanthi celebrations, visiting the Golden Temple in Vellore, and a winter sojourn.President Droupadi Murmu will visit Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Telangana from December 16 to 22, according to the President's Secretariat.President's Southern Sojourn On December 16, the President will inaugurate the 1066th Jayanthi celebrations of Adi Jagadguru S ...Read More >
Shamli Superintendent of Police N P Singh said the accused, Farukh, has been arrested, and a case of triple murder has been registered against him. "During interrogation, the accused confessed to the crime," Singh told reporters. According to the police, Farukh first shot dead his wife, Tahira, while she was preparing tea at home. Their elder daughter, Afreen (12), was also shot when she tried to stop him. The younger daughter, Shaireen (5), was later strangled when she arrived at the spot, th ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala on Sunday said he shared all the information available with him regarding the Sabarimala gold scam with the special investigation team (SIT) probing the case.Speaking to the media after giving his statement to the SIT, Chennithala said he informed the probe team about the possible links between the theft and international antique smuggling networks. He clarified that the details he provided were information he received in his capacity ...Read More >
Mufti called the incident shocking and deeply disturbing. Srinagar: Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister and president of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mehbooba Mufti and National Conference MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi came down heavily on Bihar CM Nitish Kumar on Tuesday over the controversial hijab incident. Mehbooba Mufti criticised Nitish Kumar sharply over a controversial incident in which he was seen pulling down the hijab of a young Muslim woman. Mufti called the incident shoc ...Read More >
A bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela said it has already taken cognisance of the issue in another public interest litigation and granted liberty to the petitioner to seek intervention in the pending petition. "We don't see any reason as to why the concerns raised here cannot be taken up in the earlier petition. The jurisprudence developed by the Supreme Court and high courts around PILs permits the court to expand the scope of a petition in public inte ...Read More >
MUMBAI : ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India Ltd (AMNS India) has set an ambitious expansion roadmap for the rest of the decade, targeting 25-26 million tonnes of steelmaking capacity by 2030, its chief executive Dilip Oommen said in an interview. "By 2030, we will have at least 25-26 million tonnes. It could be a little more or less. It's simple math: Hazira plus Rajayepeta," he said. The 60:40 joint venture between Lakshmi Mittal-led ArcelorMittal and Japan's Nippon Steel, which has a capacity ...Read More >
The World Health Organization opens a major conference on traditional medicine on Wednesday, arguing that new technologies, including artificial intelligence, can bring scientific scrutiny to centuries-old healing practices. The meeting in New Delhi will examine how governments can regulate traditional medicine while using emerging scientific tools to validate safe and effective treatments. The UN body hopes this push will help make ancestral practices more compatible with modern healthcare sy ...Read More >
India has opened the strategic Cho La and Dok La passes along the China border for battlefield tourism. This initiative aims to boost border area tourism, create local livelihoods, and raise awareness about the historical significance and sacrifices of the armed forces. Tourists can now visit these frontier areas through a regulated two-day package. The strategic Cho La and Dok La passes at the India-China border were opened under the battlefield tourism initiative on Monday. Sikkim Chief Mini ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 17 (ANI): The Congress MPs are all set to meet in the Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) office today in the Parliament to chalk out the strategy for the floor of the House for the day. The meeting will be held at 10:30 am.Meanwhile, both the Houses will meet at 11 am and begin with the Question Hour. The session will start with Question Hour, followed by the laying of papers by various ministers, including Dr. Jitendra Singh, Arjun Ram Meghwal, and Jitin Prasada, amo ...Read More >
Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty and her businessman husband Raj Kundra's problems don't seem to be ending anytime soon. In the latest development, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has now added Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code, which deals with cheating, to the case against them in connection with the alleged Rs 60 crore fraud case. The inquiry is still going on, and more legal action will follow. A businessman named Deepak Kothari filed a complaint that led to the FIR being filed. The cou ...Read More >
The 3300 HP Cape Gauge (1067 mm) locomotives manufactured by BLW are designed for heavy-duty performance and operational versatility. Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW), the flagship locomotive manufacturing unit of Indian Railways, has added yet another milestone to India's growing export capabilities with the successful dispatch of its sixth indigenously designed 3300 Horse Power (HP) AC-AC diesel-electric locomotive to Mozambique on 15 December 2025. This marks continued progress under an export ...Read More >
The Supreme Court on Monday (December 15, 2025) drew the attention of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to the fact that the dark months of winter, lack of streetlights along long stretches, and vehicles parked haphazardly along the tarmac invite tragedy and loss of lives, like in the recent horrific accidents on highways in Telangana and Rajasthan claiming nearly 40 lives, many of them children. A Bench of Justices J.K. Maheshwari and Vijay Bishnoi did not appear happy with an af ...Read More >
Ludhiana: Prisoners went on the rampage in Ludhiana Central Jail on Tuesday, attacking several officials, including jail superintendent Kulwant Singh Sidhu, who collapsed unconscious and was rushed to hospital. Jail DSP Jagjeet Singh and some CRPF personnel were also wounded.Ludhiana residents realised something was wrong when police vehicles from across the city, sirens blaring, started speeding towards Tajpur Road, where the jail is located.According to police, the violence began with a fistfi ...Read More >
In an impressive display, Wasim Iqbal led India B to victory over India A with a dynamic 66 runs in the opening game of the Physical Disability T20 Series, securing an 83-run win. Supported by Vikrant Keni and GS Shiva, India B posted 170 runs before bowlers dismantled India A's batting lineup. Opening batter Wasim Iqbal showcased his prowess with a blistering 51-ball 66, steering India B to a commanding 83-run victory over India A in the first match of their Physical Disability T20 Series on T ...Read More >
The draft electoral roll for West Bengal has been published, with 58,20,899 voter names deleted so far. According to available data, the deletions include: deceased voters: 24.16 lakh (3.15 per cent), shifted or absent voters: 32.65 lakh (4.26 per cent), and voters enrolled at multiple locations: 1.38 lakh (0.18 per cent). Most of these deletions relate to cases where verification forms were not returned, or where voters were reported to be deceased, shifted to another location, absent, or dupl ...Read More >
Six mobile phones were seized during inspections at Bengaluru Central Prison. Karnataka's newly appointed Director General of Police for Prisons and Correctional Services, Alok Kumar, launched a statewide crackdown within just 72 hours of assuming charge on Thursday, signalling a zero-tolerance approach to irregularities inside prisons. Officials carried out surprise checks across multiple jails in Karnataka, leading to the seizure of 13 mobile phones and six packets of ganja over three days. ...Read More >
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Delhi's catastrophic air pollution was thrust into global spotlight this week as heavy smog disrupted flights, forced schools into hybrid mode, and overshadowed a highly publicised visit by football icon Lionel Messi. Air quality in the Indian capital deteriorated sharply over the weekend, prompting authorities to impose emergency restrictions. Several monitoring stations recorded air quality index readings at or near the maximum level of 500 on Monday morning, placing Delhi firmly in the "sev ...Read More >
IMAGE: Shivam Dube says Suryakumar Yadav is 'an innovative and threatening player'. Photograph: ANI Photo All-rounder Shivam Dube on Tuesday threw his weight behind the out-of-form Suryakumar Yadav, saying the India T20 captain can single-handedly win matches, and will regain his touch at the right time. Runs have dried up for Suryakumar, with his last T20I fifty coming back in October 2024. With the World Cup less than two months away, the pressure has begun to mount. "He's the kind of playe ...Read More >
When Karan Johar pulled Akshaye Khanna's leg during Ittefaq's promotions. (Photo: X) Akshaye Khanna's understated personality has once again become a talking point, years after filmmaker Karan Johar first highlighted the actor's uniquely detached approach to fame. As Akshaye enjoys renewed admiration for his performance in Dhurandhar, an old video featuring Karan Johar has resurfaced, leaving fans amused and intrigued in equal measure. 'He Would Not Come Back Even For An Oscar' In the viral ...Read More >
In Maharashtra's Thane district, unidentified assailants opened fire at the office of BJP candidate Pawan Walekar, injuring a security guard. The attack, captured on CCTV, escalates tension ahead of local body polls. Security has been heightened, and investigations are ongoing to apprehend the culprits. In a startling incident late Wednesday, unidentified assailants opened fire at the office of BJP candidate Pawan Walekar in Maharashtra's Thane district, injuring a security guard, police report ...Read More >
The IPL 2026 mini-auction in Abu Dhabi saw franchises invest heavily in young, uncapped talent. Chennai Super Kings and Lucknow Super Giants were prominent in signing emerging players, aiming to build depth and secure future stars for the T20 arena. Several new faces earned lucrative contracts, marking their debut on the grand IPL stage. The IPL 2026 mini auction in Abu Dhabi brought several fresh and exciting talents into the spotlight, offering young players a chance to step onto the grand st ...Read More >
As air pollution and smog continue to affect millions across Pakistan, GREE's air purifiers, represented in Pakistan by the DWP Group, are helping families tackle indoor air pollution, a growing health concern. Many people focus on outdoor smog, but indoor air can be even more hazardous. According to the EPA, indoor air can be two to five times more polluted than outdoor air, as dust, smog particles, and allergens remain trapped and circulate inside homes. Over time, this exposure quietly affec ...Read More >
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