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Why Swiggy, Zomato, Amazon delivery partners are on strike on Dec 25, 31

According to the worker unions, gig workers are demanding clear and fair pay systems and the withdrawal of "10-minute delivery" models, which they say put lives at risk

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta inaugurates Atal Canteens, announces welfare plans

Gupta said 45 Atal Canteens are being inaugurated in line with the government's election promise, while work on the remaining 55 will be completed soon

PM announces ₹2 lakh ex-gratia for kin of deceased after 9 killed in K'taka

The bus with 32 passengers which was its way to Gokarna was engulfted in flames under the impact of the collision and most of the deceased were burnt alive inside the vehicle

Unnao rape case: Plea filed in SC against suspension of Sengar's jail term

The petition filed by advocates Anjale Patel and Pooja Shilpkar has sought a stay on the high court order

School teacher shot dead on Aligarh Muslim University campus: Police

AMU Proctor Mohammad Waseem Ali identified the deceased as Rao Danish Ali, a teacher at ABK Union High School, affiliated with the university

Nepotism in sports has ended, now poor can rise to top levels: PM Modi

The prime minister said that before 2014, irregularities in team selection and sports infrastructure often took place in sports

Top Maoist leader Ganesh Uike, 3 others killed in gunfight in Odisha

CPI(Maoist) central committee member Uike, who carried a bounty of ₹1.1 crore on his head, was the chief of the banned outfit in Odisha

Meghalaya in 2025: Honeymoon murder, political churn, and mining crackdown

The killing of Indore-based businessman Raja Raghuvanshi allegedly by his wife and others grabbed national attention, with the police arresting multiple accused and filing a detailed charge sheet

MP in 2025: Union Carbide waste burnt 41 yrs on, toxic syrup killed 24 kids

The state observed 2025 as Industry Year and organized Global Investors Summit (GIS) for the first time in Bhopal, positioning itself as a top investment destination

Assam's West Karbi Anglong district limping back to normal after violence

The Karbi and Bihari communities have been at loggerheads in West Karbi Anglong district over allegations of encroachment on Village Grazing Reserve (VGR) and Professional Grazing Reserve (PGR) lands

Gujarat 2025: Plane crash, tragedies cast gloom; Games rights brings cheer

The AI 171 plane crash killed 241 persons, including former Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani, on board the plane and 19 on the ground and shattered countless dreams across the globe

Gadkari flags off 'Atal Run-2025' on Vajpayee's 101st birth anniversary

The run comprised two races for men and women, two for under-16, and the highlight, the Atal Run

PM Modi attends Christmas service at Delhi church, extends his greetings

The service included prayers, carols, hymns and a special prayer for the prime minister by Rt Rev Dr Paul Swarup, the Bishop of Delhi

Labour reforms get boost in 2025, 4 codes to be fully operational in 2026

Mansukh Mandaviya said 2025 has been truly transformative for India's labour and employment ecosystem, marked by reforms that place workers at the centre of governance

Prez Murmu, PM Modi pay tributes to Vajpayee at his memorial 'Sadaiv Atal'

In a message, the prime minister said Vajpayee's personality, work and leadership will continue to be a guiding light for the all-around development of the nation

Civic polls: Urban growth, strained services key voter issues in Mumbai

Amid identity politics over caste, language, religion and the Marathi Manoos' narrative, candidates and political parties are recalibrating their platforms to address core civic issues

Karnataka accident: CM Siddaramaiah assures proper probe to find cause

At least nine people were killed when a speeding container truck crashed into a private luxury sleeper bus, which caught fire under the impact

Delhi Police deploys 20K personnel across city for Christmas security

Additional pickets, barricades and deployment of paramilitary forces have been put in place at major entry points to check nuisance and unlawful activities by people entering the city

Delhi traffic advisory for Christmas: Check alternate routes, diversions

Traffic will be diverted at major junctions such as Sheikh Sarai red light on Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg, Asian Market red light on MB Road, and PTS Malviya Nagar red light

Delhi records highest annual avg of NO2 levels since 2018; ITO worst hit

ITO, known for heavy congestion and long waits at traffic signals, recorded the highest annual mean level at 69 µg/m³. Other hotspots included IGI Airport's Terminal 3, Anand Vihar, and Shadipur