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'Nearly 5,000 homes surveyed amid water contamination crisis in Indore'

The water contamination incident in Indore's Bhagirathpura has sparked widespread criticism after it claimed several lives and affected many families

'Nearly 5,000 homes surveyed amid water contamination crisis in Indore'
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 9:20 AM IST

Air quality in Delhi improves slightly, but cold wave, fog continue

Delhi's air quality improved to an AQI of 248, but cold wave and dense fog continue to disrupt travel and daily life, with most pollution drifting in from neighbouring NCR districts

Air quality in Delhi improves slightly, but cold wave, fog continue
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 9:18 AM IST

4 new bus depots ready as Delhi govt pushes for all-EV fleet by year-end

A Transport Department official said construction work at the depots in Nangloi, Dwarka, Kohat Enclave and Rithala has been completed, and they are ready to be handed over

4 new bus depots ready as Delhi govt pushes for all-EV fleet by year-end
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 8:40 AM IST

Elon Musk warns Grok users creating illegal content will face consequences

The statement from Musk comes a day after Ministry of Electronics and IT directed X to immediately remove all vulgar, obscene and unlawful content, especially generated by AI app Grok

Elon Musk warns Grok users creating illegal content will face consequences
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 7:48 AM IST

North India reels under cold wave, dense fog; IMD issues advisory

Large parts of north India remain under a cold wave and dense fog, disrupting visibility and air and rail services as IMD forecasts persistent conditions and issues a travel advisory

North India reels under cold wave, dense fog; IMD issues advisory
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 6:57 AM IST

Avoid travel to Venezuela, Indians there should exercise caution: MEA

MEA on Saturday advised all Indian nationals in Venezuela to exercise extreme caution and restrict their movements in view of the prevailing situation

Avoid travel to Venezuela, Indians there should exercise caution: MEA
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 12:25 AM IST

Gurugram civic body sets up 'Monsoon Cell' to tackle waterlogging, sewerage

According to the orders, the concerned official shall report to the Chief Engineer MCG for supervision, coordination, and review of the assigned work

Gurugram civic body sets up 'Monsoon Cell' to tackle waterlogging, sewerage
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 12:02 AM IST

EC orders FIRs against five poll officials over roll lapses in Bengal

In the draft rolls, published on December 16, around 13,600,000 entries were flagged for "logical discrepancies"

EC orders FIRs against five poll officials over roll lapses in Bengal
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 11:55 PM IST

Dog lovers protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar against SC order on strays

On November 7, 2025, the Supreme Court ordered to remove all stray dogs from railway stations, schools, hospitals, bus stops and other public areas

Dog lovers protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar against SC order on strays
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 9:54 PM IST

DDA launches second phase of 'Towering Heights' project in Karkardooma

The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) on Saturday launched the second phase of its housing scheme 'DDA Towering Heights' located in Karkardooma.

DDA launches second phase of 'Towering Heights' project in Karkardooma
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 9:00 PM IST

PM Modi calls return of Piprahwa relics a moment of pride and reverence

Modi today inaugurated the Grand International Exposition of Sacred Piprahwa Relics, titled "The Light & the Lotus: Relics of the Awakened One," at the Rai Pithora Cultural Complex in New Delhi

PM Modi calls return of Piprahwa relics a moment of pride and reverence
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 8:47 PM IST

Andaman & Nicobar to play major role in India's economy in 10 years: Shah

Shah was speaking at the inauguration and foundation stone-laying of various projects worth ₹ 373 crore in Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Andaman & Nicobar to play major role in India's economy in 10 years: Shah
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 8:20 PM IST

Pune civic polls: NCP candidate's son among 14 booked for violations

A total of 1,166 candidates are in the fray across 41 wards, which comprise 165 seats, in Pune

Pune civic polls: NCP candidate's son among 14 booked for violations
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 8:06 PM IST

IRCTC scam case: Lalu Yadav moves Delhi HC against framing of charges

The petition is listed for hearing before Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma on Monday

IRCTC scam case: Lalu Yadav moves Delhi HC against framing of charges
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 7:53 PM IST

SGPC chief hits out at AAP govt over FIR in 328 missing 'saroops' case

The Aam Aadmi Party leaders have been asking the SGPC to cooperate with the Punjab Police, which is probing the matter

SGPC chief hits out at AAP govt over FIR in 328 missing 'saroops' case
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 7:18 PM IST

65% of Delhi's air pollution in 2025 originated from outside the city: CREA

As much as 65 per cent of Delhi's air pollution in 2025 originated from outside the city, mainly from other NCR districts, while local sources accounted for the remaining 35 per cent, a study said.

65% of Delhi's air pollution in 2025 originated from outside the city: CREA
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 7:11 PM IST

NIA takes over Gujarat ricin terror plot case from ATS for further probe

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has handed over the probe into the alleged ricin poison terror plot to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), said a senior Gujarat ATS official on Saturday.

NIA takes over Gujarat ricin terror plot case from ATS for further probe
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 7:03 PM IST

Former Kerala minister sentenced to three years' jail in 1990 drug case

A court here on Saturday sentenced former Kerala transport minister Antony Raju and a court official to imprisonment for tampering with evidence in a 1990 drug seizure case.

Former Kerala minister sentenced to three years' jail in 1990 drug case
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 7:02 PM IST

Delhi riots case: SC verdict on Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam bail on Jan 5

The accused moved the apex court challenging a Delhi High Court order dated September 2 denying them bail in the "larger conspiracy" case of the February 2020 riots

Delhi riots case: SC verdict on Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam bail on Jan 5
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 6:55 PM IST

Zubeen Garg death case: Four accused file bail pleas, hearing on Jan 17

Four accused in singer Zubeen Garg's death case filed bail petitions before the court on Saturday.

Zubeen Garg death case: Four accused file bail pleas, hearing on Jan 17
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 6:54 PM IST