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Cabinet clears ₹19,142-cr Nashik-Akkalkot highway corridor in Maharashtra

The Cabinet has approved a Rs 19,142-crore, six-lane greenfield Nashik-Akkalkot highway in Maharashtra under BOT mode, aimed at cutting travel time by 17 hours and distance by 201 km

Vande Bharat sleeper clears final high-speed trial at 180 kmph: Railways

In mid-November, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that this train would be launched in December 2025

ED attaches property worth ₹150 crore near Buckingham Palace in London

The ED conducted raids in this case on December 23 and seized some documents and devices

Rajasthan police arrest 2 with 150 kg ammonium nitrate on New Year's Eve

Notably, ammonium nitrate, a white crystalline compound commonly used as a fertiliser, was reportedly used in the car blast in Delhi on November 10, which killed 15 people

Cabinet clears 6-lane Nashik-Akkalkot highway; NH-326 upgrade in Odisha

The Cabinet has cleared two major road projects, including a six-lane Nashik-Solapur-Akkalkot highway in Maharashtra and the widening of NH-326 in Odisha, with an estimated cost of ₹1,526.21 crore

Governors' powers to stray dogs: Supreme Court's defining calls of 2025

From constitutional limits on Governors to arbitration clarity, minority rights, environmental protection and public safety, these Supreme Court rulings shaped governance and daily life in 2025

PM Modi to inaugurate exposition of sacred Piprahwa Relics on Jan 3

The relics, discovered in the late 19th century, are widely believed to be associated with the mortal remains of the Buddha, enshrined by the Shakya clan

Vehicle tax exemption for EVs to continue till Dec 2027 in TN: Minister

Rajaa said the decision taken by the Chief Minister M K Stalin reinforces the commitment to support EV adoption, affordability and manufacturing at scale

88 injured in loco train collision in hydropower project tunnel in Chamoli

A loco train carrying workers for tunnel excavation during the night shift was about two kilometres inside the tunnel when another loco train coming from the opposite direction lost control

Security forces step up vigil to counter terror threat in J-K's Chenab

A massive counter-terrorist operation has been underway since last week in the upper reaches of Doda, Kishtwar and Ramban districts of Chenab valley

UP in 2025: Waqf reforms, madrasa overhaul, mosque disputes shape politics

The Uttar Pradesh government persisted in framing laws for the mosques and other Muslim structures, moves that only met with tacit approval from the community, and at times outright rejection

Maharashtra allows eateries, bars to stay open till 5 am on New Year's Eve

The home department issued a "permanent" order on Tuesday night, permitting extended hours to the entertainment and hospitality venues

Too drunk to drive? Telangana gig workers offer free New Year rides

To ensure safer New Year celebrations, Telangana gig workers are offering free late-night rides for intoxicated individuals across Hyderabad and nearby areas to reduce road accidents

West Bengal in 2025: SIR, identity politics, cross-border unrest shape year

If the Lok Sabha elections verdict of 2024 fixed the poll arithmetic, the politics of 2025 fixed the mood

Delhi's AQI stays 'severe' as nearly 100 flights cancelled due to dense fog

Delhi's air quality remains severe as dense fog disrupts flight and train services on New Year's eve, causing delays, cancellations and poor visibility across the capital

Dense fog envelopes Delhi on New Year's eve, IMD issues cold wave alert

IMD issues multiple warnings as dense fog, cold wave and snowfall disrupt life and transport across north India, with flight cancellations, diversions and reduced visibility expected to continue into

Datanomics: At 80%, Delhi's forests most degraded among Aravallis

Supreme Court pauses its Aravalli ruling as new impact studies loom, while fresh data shows Delhi faces the steepest forest degradation in the fragile range

Over 180 flights cancelled as dense fog hits North India; delays continue

Dense fog has hit flight operations across North India, forcing over 180 cancellations and widespread delays, with Delhi airport seeing cancellations and diversions during low visibility

Punjab govt's move against VB-G RAM G Act unconstitutional: Shivraj Chouhan

Addressing a press conference, Chouhan said it is the Constitutional responsibility of states to abide by Parliamentary laws

Govt in talks on lateral entry requirements and future impact: DoPT

The Commission had, on August 17, 2024. issued a notification for the recruitment to 45 posts -- 10 of joint secretaries and 35 of directors or deputy secretaries -- through lateral entry