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2025 was 8th warmest year since 1901; extreme weather caused 2,760 deaths

India recorded its eighth warmest year in 2025 since 1901, with extreme weather events killing 2,760 people, while the IMD forecast below-normal rains and colder days ahead in early 2026

PM Modi to flag off Vande Bharat sleeper train between Guwahati and Kolkata

On catering facilities, Vaishnaw said trains originating from Guwahati will serve Assamese cuisine, while those starting from Kolkata will offer Bengali food

India's first bullet train to start operations on August 15, 2027: Vaishnaw

Vaishnaw said the successful launch of the Vande Bharat Express has inspired a new sense of confidence across the country for high speed travel.

ED freezes fresh ₹192-cr deposits of WinZO in money laundering case

The company, the agency alleged, was in possession of users' monies worth ₹43 crore, even after the ban on real money online gaming by the Union government (in late 2024)

Punjab govt extends tax dues settlement scheme deadline till March 31

The scheme, launched on October 1, was earlier set to end on December 31

UP SIR: Permanent migration led to 28.8 mn uncollectable voter forms

Another 25,47,207 electors (1.65 per cent) were found enrolled elsewhere, while 7,74,472 forms (0.50 per cent) fell under "other reasons" such as incomplete or incorrect details

Swiggy, Zomato see New Year's Eve order surge despite gig workers' strike

The Gig & Platform Service Workers Union (GIPSWU) said over 1 lakh workers from 22 cities joined the strike, including 14,000 of its members from major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and others

PM Internship Scheme third pilot likely this month with programme tweaks

The third pilot of Prime Minister Internship Scheme is expected to launch from mid-January, with changes such as shorter durations in some sectors after a fall in acceptance rates in earlier rounds

Delhi sees 56% spike in drunken driving challans on New Year's Eve

Breathalyser tests were conducted at multiple checkpoints throughout the night, with teams rotating locations to prevent motorists from evading checks

Indore water contamination: Confusion persists over deaths as toll varies

After visiting the affected area on Wednesday, CM Yadav pegged the death toll at four. Hours later, Indore Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargava confirmed seven deaths

India's first bullet train to roll out on Aug 15, 2027: Check route, speed

India's first bullet train will start operations on August 15, 2027; the high-speed service will be rolled out in phases, with trains running at speeds of up to 320 kmph

First Vande Bharat sleeper train to start in Jan: Check route, fares

The train service will connect Howrah in West Bengal with Guwahati in Assam and is aimed at offering a faster and more affordable alternative to air travel

Govt proposes stricter rules for sale of cough syrups after safety issues

Objections and suggestions which may be received from any person within the period specified above will be considered by the Central Government

India loses 166 tigers in 2025, Madhya Pradesh records highest deaths

Figures indicate that India recorded 40 more tiger deaths in 2025 as compared to 2024 when it lost 126 of these big cats, the apex predators in the ecosystem who are considered at top of food chain

Lokpal scraps tender to buy 7 BMWs after strong criticism from Opposition

On October 16 last year, the Lokpal had invited bids to buy seven BMW 3 Series 330Li cars from well-known suppliers

Dense fog disrupts services at Bhubaneswar airport, many flights diverted

Out of the diverted flights, three flights from New Delhi, one from Bangalore and another from Chennai

Rajnath signs condolence for Khaleda Zia at Bangladesh High Commission

Earlier, Acting Chairman of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Tarique Rahman on Thursday shared a heartfelt note thanking the supporters who gathered for the funeral of his mother, Khaleda Zia

AI a 'big opportunity', benefits must reach all, says President Murmu

AI should be utilised for reducing societal, economic and technological barriers, said the President

Indore water crisis: Vijayvargiya loses temper before media, regrets later

An argument broke out between Vijayvargiya and a journalist who had raised the question, following which the minister used an objectionable word

NCP also in talks with Shiv Sena over seats in Pune civic polls: Ajit Pawar

NCP and Shiv Sena are constituents of the ruling Mahayuti, along with the BJP, while the NCP (SP) belongs to the Opposition bloc Maha Vikas Aghadi