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Odisha Bandh, January 28: The Navnirman Krushak Sangathan (NNKS), a group that campaigns on farmers' issues, has called for a statewide Odisha Bandh on Wednesday, January 28. The bandh aims to demand the release of Rs 800 per quintal input assistance at state-run mandis and to remove middlemen and millers from the paddy procurement process. NNKS also raised objections to the installation of electricity smart meters and heavy penalties on vehicle owners under pollution certificate rules. The org ...Read More >
New Delhi: As Delhi's air quality worsens, the Delhi government has introduced emergency traffic curbs under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). From Thursday, only BS6-compliant vehicles registered outside Delhi will be allowed to enter the city when GRAP Stage III or IV is in force, a move that could keep nearly 12 lakh vehicles off Delhi's roads during peak pollution days. During winter, Delhi's weather traps pollutants close to the ground, causing air quality to drop. Vehicle emissions ...Read More >
Goa Nightclub Fire: The Luthra brothers, owners of Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Arpora, were taken to Goa by the state police on Wednesday. Visuals captured this morning show Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra in police custody, being transported to Goa from Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport. The duo was deported to Delhi from Thailand earlier on Tuesday, ending a 10-day international search following a deadly fire at their nightclub that killed 25 people on December 6. A Delhi court had e ...Read More >
Delhi AQI LIVE: Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced on Tuesday that vehicle owners without a valid Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC) will not be allowed to buy fuel at petrol pumps starting Thursday. The step has been taken to tackle rising air pollution in the national capital. Delhi continued to face hazardous air conditions on Tuesday, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 378 around 8 am, placing it in the 'very poor' category, according to the ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, 16 December 2025: Adani Power Limited, India's largest private sector power generator, today said that NSE Sustainability Ratings and Analytics Limited, a subsidiary of NSE Indices Limited and part of the National Stock Exchange of India group, appraised it based on publicly available information and awarded a score of '65', placing the company in "Aspiring" category. Adani Power has been ranked higher than all other major thermal, mixed fuel, and integrated energy companies in a sim ...Read More >
Chennai: If you're living in parts of Chennai, be prepared for a power cut on December 17. The Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO) has announced that several areas across the city will face electricity shutdowns due to planned maintenance work. The power will be suspended from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, affecting both residential and commercial areas. More than 90 locations are expected to experience the outage. T Nagar: Thanikachalam Road, Arcot Street, Saravana Street, Mel ...Read More >
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections are scheduled to take place on January 15, 2026. The counting will be held on January 16. The Mumbai civic body has published the final ward boundaries in the Maharashtra Government Gazette. The total number of wards has been set back to 227. The last BMC elections took place in 2017. The BMC's term ended on March 7, 2022. Since then, the civic body has been run by an administrator. Eknath Shinde versus Uddhav Thackeray: Who has how many fo ...Read More >
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 Auction is approaching and all the franchises are ready for an intense batter to strengthen their squads. A total of 77 slots are available to fill with the teams collectively allowed to spend up to INR237.55 crores as they look to complete the team. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) has the largest purse with INR 64.3 crores followed by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) with INR 43.40 crores. Both the teams are likely to go big and pick the best out of the pool. Among the ...Read More >
Delhi AQI Live Updates: Delhi remained shrouded in a thick layer of smog on Monday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 498, placing it in the severe pollution category. Out of 40 air quality monitoring stations in the capital, 38 reported severe air quality, while two stations recorded very poor levels. Jahangirpuri was the most polluted area, with an AQI of 498. According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), an AQI between 401 and 500 is classified as severe, while levels ...Read More >
Fans reaction India's loss: No one really saw this coming! On Sunday at Eden Gardens, South Africa stunned India with a 30-run win in the first Test, a real shocker, considering the Proteas hadn't tasted victory in India in 15 years. That streak goes all the way back to 2009, and honestly, nobody expected it to end now. Day-3 kicked off with Temba Bavuma showing real class. On a pitch where every run felt precious, he kept his cool and notched up an unbeaten 55, the only half-century in the who ...Read More >
Bihar assembly election 2025: As the 2025 Bihar Assembly election heads toward a photo finish, the BJP-led NDA has crossed the 200-seat mark. There is a possibility that the BJP may become the largest party in the alliance. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and JD(U) are being credited for the NDA's strong performance, but another rising figure is also drawing attention in the BJP's top circles. Modi's "Hanuman" is the one stealing the show. Bihar assembly election 2025: The performance of Chirag's L ...Read More >
New Delhi: A massive car explosion occurred near Red Fort Metro Station Gate No. 1, close to Gaurishankar Temple in Old Delhi, sending shockwaves across the national capital. The blast happened in a slow-moving Hyundai i20, causing nearby vehicles to catch fire and triggering panic among residents and commuters. Firefighters and police quickly arrived, cordoning off the area and putting out fires. The Delhi NCR has been placed on high alert, and authorities are reviewing CCTV footage while urgi ...Read More >
New Delhi: At least eight people died and 24 injured after a blast occurred in an Hyundai i20 car parked near Lal Qila Metro Station near Gate No 1 (Red Fort Metro station) on Monday evening, prompting authorities to rush seven fire tenders to the spot. According to Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golcha, the explosion occurred around 6:45 p.m. when a slow-moving vehicle stopped at a red light. "The blast originated inside that car, damaging several nearby vehicles and injuring multiple people ...Read More >
UP News Updates: Alcohol lovers in Buland Shahr, Uttar Pradesh, have destroyed all previous sales records during the festive Diwali season. Between October 19 and October 24, alcohol addicts in the district spent Rs 10.47 crore on alcohol in just six days. Additionally, it was a huge success for the Excise Department, demonstrating how enthusiastically and jam-packed the area was during Diwali. The Excise Department has reported that sales of alcoholic beverages have skyrocketed during these si ...Read More >
Bihar Elections: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday highlighted the significance of the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, stating that the polls are not merely about electing MLAs or ministers, but about preventing the return of "Jungle Raj" in the state. Addressing a public rally in Munger, Shah criticised RJD and launched scathing attacks on former Chief Ministers Lalu Yadav and Rabri Devi. Criticising the previous Lalu-Rabri government, Shah claimed that years of misgovernance had st ...Read More >
Odisha Cyclone alert: The Odisha government has put all district administrations and its departments on high alert in view of the expected cyclonic storm over the Bay of Bengal by Monday. State Minister Suresh Pujari said in Bhubaneswar that enough relief material has been arranged and all district collectors have been kept on high alert. The Indian Meteorological Department has forecast that the low-pressure area, formed over the Southwest Bay of Bengal, is likely to move west-north-westwards ...Read More >
Australia vs India 3rd ODI Predicted Playing 11: The third and final ODI between Australia and India will take place on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). With Australia already leading the series 2-0, the hosts have an unassailable advantage and will likely approach the final game with a mix of confidence and strategy. With the series already in the bag, Australia might use this opportunity to experiment with their squad, giving chances to players who did no ...Read More >
Delhi Traffic Advisory: Traffic movement will remain affected until October 21, 2025, in Chandni Chowk and surrounding markets in view of the festive season. In a comprehensive traffic advisory issued on Saturday, the Delhi Traffic Police outlined major diversions and restrictions on key routes from 2 pm to 10 pm. Commuters must avoid the mentioned routes and plan their journey in advance, as a large number of visitors are expected to disrupt the traffic flow. ...Read More >
Lucknow, October 17: Ahead of Diwali, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath gave a significant boost to the student's education in Uttar Pradesh by distributing over Rs 300 crore in scholarships to 10,28,205 students via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). The Chief Minister emphasized that the initiative aims to support talented students and remove financial barriers in their education, marking another milestone in the double-engine government's mission for educational empowerment under Prime Minister Nare ...Read More >
Bihar Elections 2025: Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and BJP candidate from Tarapur constituency, Samrat Choudhary on Thursday filed his nomination for state assembly elections. Ahead of filing his nomination, Choudhary had offered prayers at Ratneshwar Mahadev temple in Tarapur. Speaking to ANI, ahead of his nomination filing, Choudhary asserted that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is united and fighting together as a team to form government in Bihar again. He also attacked the Mahagathban ...Read More >
Bihar Assembly Elections 2025: Bihar will go to the polls on November 6 and 11, in a marathon two-phase exercise to elect members of the 243-seat Assembly. Meanwhile, the counting of votes is scheduled to be held on November 14, 2025. Chief Election Commission Gyanesh Kumar announced the poll schedule for the Bihar elections today at a press conference in Vigyan Bhawan, Delhi. In the first phase, 121 seats will go to the polls on November 6, while in the second phase, 122 seats will go to the p ...Read More >
Jaipur SMS Hospital Fire- The tragic fire that fire broke out in one of the Intensive Care Units (ICUs) of the Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital in Jaipur, killing six patients on Sunday night has left everyone shocked. Kin of the victims have alleged staff negligence and lack of safety measures resulting in ICU blaze. The fire, attributed to a short circuit, resulted in the unfortunate loss of six lives, confirmed SMS Hospital Trauma Centre In-charge Dr. Anurag Dhakad. Relatives of patients admitt ...Read More >
The Leh Apex Body (LAB) announced on Monday its decision to withdraw from scheduled talks with the central government, originally set for October 6 in New Delhi. This decision follows a recent outbreak of violence in Leh, which resulted in the tragic deaths of four individuals and injuries to over 50 others. At a press conference, senior LAB member Thupstan Chhewang said that the body unanimously agreed to halt discussions until specific conditions are met. These include a demand for a judicial ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: The campus of Adani Vidya Mandir (AVM), Ahmedabad, came alive today as Hon'ble Governor of Gujarat Shri Acharya Devvrat addressed its students with a message of grit, values and hope. Welcomed by Dr Priti Adani, Chairperson of the Adani Foundation, and Mrs Shilin Adani, Trustee, the Governor was greeted with a Guard of Honour and traditional ceremony by the students. In a stirring address, the Governor told the young learners: "When children who work hard from an early age, remain fr ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu Stampede- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday reacted to the Karur stampede calling it a "terrible" tragedy. In a video statement, Stalin said he continues to remain in deep sorrow, as the scenes he witnessed during his visit to the hospital are still fresh in his mind. He emphasised that such a tragic incident should never happen again. He also detailed the actions he took immediately after receiving the news and confirmed that the death toll has risen to 41. CM Stalin fur ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu Stampede- The death toll has risen to 40 in the tragic Karur stampede on Sunday, confirmed Collector M Thangavel. Addressing a press conference, he stated that Chief Minister MK Stalin arrived at the site on the same night and directed immediate medical care for the injured. He informed that a help desk has been set up at the hospital to assist affected families. Thangavel reiterated that the Tamil Nadu government has taken necessary steps to prevent further casualties and ensure publ ...Read More >
PM Modi Odisha Visit LIVE Updates: Jharsuguda: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Odisha today, September 27, 2025. He will be attending a program at the Amlipali ground in Jharsuguda at 11.30 am and address the gathering. During the one-day visit, PM Modi will launch projects worth over Rs 60,000 crore. He is scheduled to lay the foundation stone of three new railway projects worth Rs 1700 crore. The Prime Minister will also flag off the Amrit Bharat Express connecting Surat in Gujar ...Read More >
Team India's Probable 11: As the Asia Cup 2025 barrels toward its grand finale, the Indian cricket team finds itself in an enviable position - unbeaten, unbothered, and unshaken. Led by the ever-composed Suryakumar Yadav, India has treated the continental tournament more like a training camp than a battleground, brushing aside opponents with clinical precision. But before they lock horns with arch-rivals Pakistan in what promises to be a blockbuster final, there's one more hurdle - Sri Lanka - ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Economic Offences Wing of Mumbai police has recorded the statement of Shilpa Shetty's husband Raj Kundra in a Rs. 60 crore alleged fraud case. Mumbai Police shared an update in the case and stated: "Investigations are going on against actress Shilpa Shetty and her husband Raj Kundra in an alleged fraud case of Rs. 60 crore. A summon was issued by the Economic Offences Wing of Mumbai Police to Raj Kundra. He was asked to appear before police for the investigation." They further stat ...Read More >
Dehradun cloudburst- Heavy rains since last night has led to severe flooding and large-scale destruction in various parts of Dehradun and nearby regions. In Sahastradhara, several shops and hotels were severely damaged after debris swept into the main market following a cloudburst on Monday late night. Rivers like Sahastradhara, Chandrabhaga in Rishikesh, and Song in Tapovan have swollen dangerously, flooding roads and low-lying settlements. Visuals show massive destruction, commuters stranded, ...Read More >
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