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All emergencies, one number: Delhi rolls out '112' helpline under ERSS

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced ERSS 2.0, under which citizens can dial 112 for police, fire, ambulance and disaster help, ending the need to remember multiple emergency numbers

Can ED invoke Article 226? SC to decide if agency can file writ petitions

The Supreme Court will examine whether the Enforcement Directorate can invoke Article 226 to file writ petitions before High Courts, after appeals by Kerala and Tamil Nadu governments

'Roads kill, bridges kill, water kills': Rahul Gandhi on UP techie death

Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi used the term 'TINA- There is No Accountability' to criticise the government over the death of Noida based techie

Kerala under financial pressure due to Centre's curtailments: Governor

In his address marking the commencement of the budget session of the Kerala Legislative Assembly, Governor Rajendra Arlekar said despite the curtailments, the state achieved a growth of 12 per cent

Bihar CM asks to clear all pending land measurement applications by Jan 31

The CM said the government has also made it mandatory for the survey officials to upload the land measurement report on the designated portal within 14 days of the application date

SC missed chance to test federalism in Article 370 case: Salman Khurshid

While disagreeing with the view that uniformity is essential for national strength, the 73-year-old acknowledged that such opinions could not be dismissed outright

Delhi sees worst January air quality in 5 years; Grap stage IV curbs on

Despite a slight improvement on Tuesday, Delhi is witnessing its worst January air quality in five years, with Grap Stage IV restrictions continuing amid unfavourable weather and dense fog

ED conduct raids in Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu in Sabarimala case

According to official sources, about 21 locations across Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, are being raided under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)

Maharashtra signs 19 investment MoUs worth ₹14.5 trillion on 1st day of WEF

Soon after inaugurating state pavilion, CM Fadnavis said the state is getting good response from investors and even the development of 'third Mumbai', being undertaken by his govt, is seeing interest

IMD predicts rain this week; will cold wave return to Delhi, north India?

IMD has flagged a possible cold wave revival in Delhi and north India, along with dense fog in the plains and rain and snowfall over the western Himalayan region later this week

Datanomics: Cold wave blankets North India as temperatures plunge

A severe cold wave grips parts of India, pushing temperatures to near-freezing levels and highlighting a sharp rise in cold-related deaths and regional winter extremes

1,790 plots allocated to investors in last six months in Rajasthan

Simplified policies boost investor interest as RIICO allocates 1,790 plots worth ₹3,200 crore in six months and opens 20 new industrial areas in Rajasthan

Delhi airport plans to shut third runway from February 16 for upgrade

No cancellations due to upgrade; airport currently handles about 1,400-1,500 aircraft movements per day

India, UAE set $200 billion trade target, deepen nuclear and infra ties

India, UAE announced a dozen outcomes after talks between PM Modi and President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, including a $200 billion trade target, nuclear cooperation and new investments

Video of man urinating at Delhi Metro station triggers public outrage

A video purportedly showing a man urinating inside a Delhi Metro station was widely shared online, triggering widespread criticism from users over poor civic sense and hygiene at public places.

India-EU Summit: Bilateral trade, defence and mobility deals on table

A military contingent from the EU, featuring the military staff flag and flags of Operations Atalanta and Aspides, the naval operations of the grouping, will feature at the Republic Day parade

Nitin Nabin to be formally elected as BJP national president on Tuesday

Bihar minister Nitin Nabin will be elected unopposed as BJP national president on Tuesday, becoming the party's youngest chief and set to lead it into the 2029 Lok Sabha polls

Delhi govt to add 7,000 EV charging points, 100 swapping stations in 2026

According to the plan, 1,000 charging points will be added in the January-March quarter, 1,500 in April-June, 2,300 in July-September and 2,200 in the final quarter

India, UAE agree to boost ties, finalise LNG deal at leaders' meeting

The two sides also witnessed the finalisation of a 10-year agreement for ‌the supply of 0.5 ​million metric tons of LNG by Abu Dhabi state oil firm ‍ADNOC to India's Hindustan Petroleum Corp ‍Ltd

Techie's death: Noida Authority CEO removed, UP govt orders SIT probe

Yuvraj Mehta, a 27-year-old software engineer, died after his car fell into a water-filled pit at a construction site while he was returning home in the early hours of Saturday