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Restoration, widening of Delhi-Meerut road stretch complete: NCRTC
According to NCRTC, while regular maintenance was carried out during the construction period, the road has now been completely rebuilt to ensure safer and smoother travel
 "Restoration, widening of Delhi-Meerut road stretch complete: NCRTC")
Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi takes a ride on Delhi Metro
The statement highlighted that the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has extended financial support to the Delhi Metro project since Phase 1
 "Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi takes a ride on Delhi Metro")
Delhi reimposes Grap IV restrictions as air quality plunges to 'severe'
Dense fog covered large parts of the national capital on Saturday morning, sharply reducing visibility and causing delays to several flights at Indira Gandhi International Airport
 "Delhi reimposes Grap IV restrictions as air quality plunges to 'severe'")
Delhi Speaker says Sikh guru remark video not doctored, CBI probe ordered
Delhi AAP president Saurabh Bharadwaj rejected the forensic report, saying it does not answer the key question of whether Atishi uttered the word "gurus"
 "Delhi Speaker says Sikh guru remark video not doctored, CBI probe ordered")
Four Naxalites killed in encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh
Weapons, including AK-47 rifle and .303 rifle, have also been recovered from the spot, he said, adding that a search operation is underway
 "Four Naxalites killed in encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh")
Over 2,100 challans issued in Delhi Traffic Police's Jan 16 crackdown
The police impounded 23 vehicles for serious violations during the drive. The intensified enforcement led to an improvement in traffic flow at the locations
 "Over 2,100 challans issued in Delhi Traffic Police's Jan 16 crackdown")
Delhi govt revises ration card norms, raises income cap to ₹1.2 lakh
About 95,682 individuals had remained in the system for a long time without availing any benefits
 "Delhi govt revises ration card norms, raises income cap to ₹1.2 lakh")
India in touch with Iran over consular access for 16 detained sailors
In a statement, the mission said it was informed in mid-December about the detention of the vessel by Iranian authorities, with 16 Indian crew members on board
 "India in touch with Iran over consular access for 16 detained sailors")
Al Falah Univ hired Red Fort blast-linked doctors sans verification: ED
In a statement, the ED said it has provisionally attached the university land and building, worth about Rs 140 crore and located in the Dhauj area of Faridabad
 "Al Falah Univ hired Red Fort blast-linked doctors sans verification: ED")
Day after civic poll win, Maharashtra cabinet clears key infra projects
The cabinet cleared the restructuring of 1,901 posts in the Directorate of Economics and Statistics and approved renaming it as the Commissionerate of Economics and Statistics
 "Day after civic poll win, Maharashtra cabinet clears key infra projects")
SBI terminates GMU Kolkata lease; civil society urges RBI to intervene
The notice provides a one-month period to vacate, signalling the bank's intent to leave the premises as part of its plan to consolidate treasury and forex operations in Mumbai
 "SBI terminates GMU Kolkata lease; civil society urges RBI to intervene")
Delhi Customs seizes ₹2.89 cr gold from 3 Myanmar nationals at IGI airport
According to the officials, the gold recovered was appraised at a tariff value of ₹2.89 crore
 "Delhi Customs seizes ₹2.89 cr gold from 3 Myanmar nationals at IGI airport")
PM flags off India's first Vande Bharat sleeper train from Bengal's Malda
Developed to meet the growing transportation needs of modern India, the fully AC Vande Bharat sleeper train would offer passengers an airline-like travel experience at economical fares
 "PM flags off India's first Vande Bharat sleeper train from Bengal's Malda")
Assam luxury hospitality firm bags catering contract for Vande Bharat Train
Under the arrangement, passengers will be served a range of traditional West Bengal and Assam dishes prepared using locally sourced ingredients
 "Assam luxury hospitality firm bags catering contract for Vande Bharat Train")
Shinde's betrayal of Marathi manoos paved way for BJP mayor in Mumbai: Raut
The BJP-Shiv Sena alliance ended the 30-year-old monopoly of the Thackeray family on the cash-rich Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation in the high-stakes elections, securing 89 of 227 seats
 "Shinde's betrayal of Marathi manoos paved way for BJP mayor in Mumbai: Raut")
Steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal's father Mohan Lal Mittal passes away at 99
Mohan Lal's journey in the steel industry started in 1952 when he took over a struggling steel mill in Kolkata
 "Steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal's father Mohan Lal Mittal passes away at 99")
Delhi AQI remains 'very poor' amid dense fog; Grap III curbs reimposed
Several areas in Delhi slipped into severe levels; Grap Stage III has been enforced as cold wave and dense fog disrupt daily life
 "Delhi AQI remains 'very poor' amid dense fog; Grap III curbs reimposed")
Delhi: Traffic curbs on Jan 17, 19, 20, 21 for Republic Day rehearsals
During this period, traffic crossings at Kartavya Path at Rafi Marg, Janpath, Man Singh Road and the C-Hexagon will remain closed
 "Delhi: Traffic curbs on Jan 17, 19, 20, 21 for Republic Day rehearsals")
Cold wave grips Delhi, north India; check fog, snow, and rain forecast
IMD warns of cold wave and dense fog over Delhi and north India, with snowfall likely in the western Himalayan region and isolated rainfall forecast over parts of the northern plains
 "Cold wave grips Delhi, north India; check fog, snow, and rain forecast")
BMC election results 2026: Here's a list of winners across top wards
Mumbai BMC election vote counting: The counting process for 227 municipal wards of India's richest civic body started at 10 am on Friday
 "BMC election results 2026: Here's a list of winners across top wards")