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Heightened security, traffic checks in Delhi ahead of New Year 2026

Senior officers, including six Assistant Commissioners of Police and one Additional DCP, are closely supervising the arrangements on the ground

Climate analysts weigh whether 2026 will turn out to be an El Nino year

With early models hinting at an evolving El Nino around India's monsoon onset, forecasters warn that 2026 rainfall may hinge on how the climate crosses the spring uncertainty barrier

IGL cuts piped cooking gas prices by ₹0.70 in Delhi, NCR from Jan 1

Indraprastha Gas Ltd, India's largest city gas retailer, on Wednesday announced a Rs 0.70 cut in prices of natural gas piped into household kitchens for cooking in Delhi and NCR towns.

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

India Gate protest case: Delhi court grants bail to one of the accused

The court noted that the co-accused in the case had been granted bail and that the accused had no past criminal antecedents

Indore water contamination: After 7 deaths, minister promises action

The district administration said 149 patients were admitted to 27 hospitals across the city and are under observation

Kushavati, with four talukas, to become Goa's third district: CM Sawant

At present, the coastal state comprises two districts - North Goa and South Goa

Bengal polls: Shah outlines BJP's roadmap, projects Dilip Ghosh as key face

Shah held the meeting to take stock of the BJP West Bengal unit's preparedness for the assembly polls next year

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