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Tamil Nadu in 2025: Double-digit growth and steady industrial progress

Touching an all time high, the state clocked a 11.19 per cent growth rate, which Chief Minister MK Stalin attributed to the sustained economic policies of DMK government that assumed office in 2021

Personnel Ministry in 2025: Citizen-centric reforms, waste-to-wealth push

The Personnel Ministry has been following the maxim of 'maximum governance, minimum government' to accelerate reforms, Union Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh said

Amit Shah on day-long visit to Assam; to inaugurate projects, address rally

The home minister will begin his visit by paying homage to martyrs of the Assam movement against illegal infiltrators at the newly constructed 'Swahid Smarak Kshetra'

1 killed as Tatanagar-Ernakulam Express train catches fire in Andhra

The official told reporters that there were 82 passengers in one of the affected coaches and 76 in another when the train caught fire

Law Ministry takes step to cut govt litigation tag, mediation efforts lag

With the latest tranche of repeals, so far 1,633 obsolete, redundant and colonial era laws have been sent to the chopping board

Haryana Police 2026 plan: STF to track offenders, fight cybercrime, drugs

The roadmap was finalised at a high-level review meeting chaired by Director General of Police (DGP) OP Singh at the Haryana Police Academy (HPA), Madhuban

Delhi AQI update: Air quality worsens to 'severe'; smog disrupts visibility

Delhi recorded an average AQI above 400 as very dense fog and smog reduced visibility, disrupted flights and trains, and prompted safety advisories across the capital

Southern Railway to double train capacity in major cities by 2030: Vaishnaw

He announced comprehensive upgrades for coaching terminals in Southern Railway hubs, including Chennai, Coimbatore and Ernakulam (Kochi) to facilitate this

Mumbai civic polls: Shiv Sena-BJP talks near final; Congress-VBA join hands

Ajit Pawar on Sunday announced an alliance between his NCP, a constituent of the ruling Mahayuti combine, and the NCP (SP), led by his uncle Sharad Pawar, for the Pimpri-Chinchwad civic polls

Dense fog in Delhi disrupts flights and trains as IMD issues orange alert

Persistent dense fog has prompted an IMD orange alert in Delhi, disrupting flight and train services, with airlines warning passengers of delays, diversions and cancellations across north India

Visibility drops as dense fog blankets north India; Delhi on orange alert

Cold wave conditions may prevail in several north Indian states on December 29, with rainfall and snowfall expected across the western Himalayas from December 30 till January 2

Delhi exploring tie-up with IIT Kanpur to find pollution sources: Sirsa

The proposed collaboration aims to strengthen Delhi's ability to identify pollution sources at a granular level, assess their impact, and enable targeted, timely interventions across sectors

Delhi's AQI 'very poor'; MeT issues 'orange' alert for dense fog on Monday

Delhi's air quality slipped to the 'very poor' category on Sunday with an AQI of 390

Unnao rape victim hopes SC delivers justice as CBI challenges Sengar bail

SC is scheduled to hear the CBI 's appeal on December 29, challenging the Delhi High Court's decision to suspend the life sentence of expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar

Mobile net services restored in Assam's Karbi Anglong as situation improves

Strict security vigil continued in the districts, along with the deployment of additional security forces in the worst-affected areas, an official said

'Large number of tourists visited Mizoram for Christmas celebrations'

The tourist footfall in this year-end festivities has surged more than ever before, most apparently due to the railway link, which made travel more affordable

'Isro aims to commission third launch pad at Shriharikota in 4 years'

To move ahead with its plan of placing bigger satellites weighing over 12,000 - 14,000 kg in various orbits in space, Isro requires bigger launch vehicles

2025 year of key milestones for India in security, sports, science: PM Modi

Addressing his monthly 'Mann Ki Baat' address, PM Modi also spoke about Operation Sindoor under which Indian armed forces destroyed terror infrastructure and security bases in Pakistan

Congress Foundation Day: Kharge, Rahul Gandhi attend flag hoisting ceremony

The Indian National Congress was founded on December 28, 1885, in Bombay (Mumbai) in the presence of 72 delegates at the Das Tejpal Sanskrit College

Goa braces for nearly 500,000 tourists ahead of New Year's Eve celebrations

Popular beaches are gearing up for grand firework displays, while shacks are transforming into high-energy party zones that will keep buzzing late into the night