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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

Delhi on red alert for dense fog amid travel disruptions across north India

North India remains in the grip of winter as dense fog disrupts flights, trains and road travel during the holiday season, while snowfall, rain and dropping temperatures are forecast in the new year

Ex-Karnataka minister HD Revanna discharged from sexual harassment case

A court here on Monday discharged senior JD(S) MLA and former minister H D Revanna from a sexual harassment case registered in 2024.

Datanomics: Quality lens changes HDI story, puts J&K and Tamil Nadu on top

Adjusting HDI for quality reshapes state rankings, with J&K and Tamil Nadu overtaking Kerala in the quality-adjusted human development index

PM Modi to inaugurate AI summit in Feb; Bill Gates, Hassabis to attend

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the AI Impact Summit in February 2026, with global tech leaders such as Bill Gates and Demis Hassabis confirming participation

Newsmakers@2025: People behind the year's firsts, farewells, flashpoints

From historic breakthroughs and leadership changes to legacy battles and cultural reckonings, people who shaped the year

States will gain ₹17,000 crore due to VB-G RAM G, says SBI paper

The paper has taken seven criteria and divided them into equity and efficiency. To simulate the hypothetical scenario, it takes seven parameters and assigns weights to balance both equity and efficien