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MHA assigns addl charge of NIA chief to agency's Special DG Rakesh Aggarwal

As per an Office Memorandum (OM) issued by the MHA on Monday, Aggarwal will now hold the additional charge of NIA chief till the appointment of a regular incumbent or until further orders

Seven killed, 12 injured as bus falls into gorge in Uttarakhand's Almora

Upon receiving information about the accident, the police, along with State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams, reached the spot and launched rescue and relief operations

Delhi police issue traffic advisory for New Year's Eve: Details here

With a sharp rise in holiday traffic expected, the police said road diversions and parking curbs will be enforced on December 31 from 7 pm and will remain in place until celebrations conclude

Delhi Assembly to reconvene on Jan 5; air pollution, CAG reports in focus

Minister Kapil Mishra said the Assembly would examine the root causes of the perennial problem of pollution and assess past measures

No evidence of racial slur in Tripura student murder probe: Dehradun SSP

This comes after the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) issued notices to executive authorities in Uttarakhand seeking a detailed action-taken report within three days

Mumbai Metro Line-3 to run overnight on January 1 for New Year: MMRC

This initiative aims to ensure uninterrupted connectivity during the festive period, allowing citizens to enjoy celebrations without travel concerns

CM Adityanath calls 2026 a 'defining year', pitches UP as AI, tech hub

The chief minister said preparations are underway to develop AI cities in Lucknow and Noida, while a semiconductor unit worth Rs 3,700 crore is being set up in Jewar

Ramdas Athawale calls BJP-Shiv Sena seat-sharing deal a 'betrayal of trust'

He claimed that a meeting for discussions was scheduled at 4 pm on Monday, but the alliance partners had failed to honour the commitment

Red Fort blast, stampede and street crimes test Delhi Police in 2025

The year's worst tragedy unfolded on November 10, when a car bomb exploded near the Red Fort, killing 15 people and injuring more than a dozen

Tripura student killing: NHRC issues notice to DM, SSP of Dehradun

Anjel Chakma, 24, a final-year MBA student at a private university in Dehradun, was allegedly attacked by some youngsters with a knife and a bracelet on December 9

Ladakh in 2025: Unrest, governance concerns and economic setbacks

The tensions reached a breaking point on September 24, when protests in Leh turned violent. Clashes between demonstrators and security forces left four people dead, and scores injured

Shah to hold series of organisational meetings on 2nd day of Bengal visit

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to hold back-to-back closed-door meetings with the BJP's MLAs and MPs, besides representatives in various civic bodies

From Chenab bridge to Mizoram link: Railways scaled tough terrain in 2025

In 2025, the Ministry of Railways launched 42 projects in the country, collectively valued at more than Rs 25,000 crore

Rajasthan's journey in 2025: Tragedies, tough laws and governance tests

Rajasthan passed the Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion bill, which provides for punishment ranging from seven to 14 years in jail and a fine of up to Rs 5 lakh

Trump repeats claim of ending India-Pak clashes during talks with Netanyahu

Since announcing a US-brokered ceasefire on May 10, Trump has repeated more than 70 times his claim that he ended the India-Pakistan conflict after Washington-mediated talks

AI Express pilot arrested, released on bail in passenger assault case

Earlier, Ankit Dewan, who alleged that he was assaulted by an Air India Express pilot at Terminal-1 of Delhi's IGI airport, said the incident occurred during security checks while he was travelling

Delhi air quality stays 'severe' in most parts amid red alert for dense fog

Delhi experiences severe winter smog affecting visibility, travel, and daily life; IMD says conditions to remain same until January 1

AI Express passenger assault case: Pilot joins probe; questioning underway

Earlier, the Delhi Police had recorded the detailed statement of the complainant, Ankit Dewan, and begun collecting material evidence in connection with the alleged assault

Four killed, 9 injured as BEST bus hits pedestrians in Mumbai's Bhandup

As per primary information, the BEST undertaking's own driver was behind the wheel at the time of the crash, the official said

BJP to contest 137 seats, Shinde-led Shiv Sena 90 in Mumbai BMC polls

Another constituent of Mahayuti, the NCP, headed by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, is contesting the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation polls separately