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Grap III restrictions lifted in Delhi-NCR as AQI level falls to 236

CAQM revokes Grap III curbs across Delhi-NCR after AQI improves to 'poor' levels, aided by strong winds. However, restrictions under Grap I and II will continue to remain in force across NCR

Land acquisition for townships near UP's religious cities in last stages

Ayodhya, Varanasi & Mathura in top bracket, says Housing Commissioner Balkar Singh

US lawmakers write to Indian envoy, seek fair, timely trial for Umar Khalid

The lawmakers claimed that human rights organisations, legal experts and global media have raised questions about the fairness of the investigation and legal process related to Khalid's detention

PM stays silent whenever poor die: Rahul slams BJP over Indore water crisis

Rahul Gandhi alleged Madhya Pradesh has become an epicentre of misgovernance, citing deaths linked to cough syrups, poor hygiene in government hospitals and now contaminated water

Delhi HC declines immediate stay on publications in Tirupati laddu case

The Court laid down a strict procedural schedule, directing the defendants to file their written statements within 30 days of receipt of summons

Residents with Aadhaar, voter ID to get ₹10 lakh health insurance: Punjab

Any person, who is a resident of Punjab having an Aadhaar card and voter card, will be eligible to avail the benefits of this scheme

Stray dogs issue: FIR filed after govt complaint over misinformation by AAP

Addressing a press conference, Sood said Kejriwal had earlier posted a message on social media claiming that Delhi's teachers were being asked to count stray dogs instead of teaching children

Andhra govt to pay true-up power dues worth ₹4,500 crore to DISCOMS

As the government has come forward to clear true-up dues, the commission directed the DISCOMS to claim them from the government

Vaishnaw virtually sees breakthrough of bullet train tunnel in Maharashtra

The 508-km Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail project, which passes through Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli, is India's only high-speed rail project

ADB gives nod to extend ₹4,100 cr loan to Musi river development: Minister

The Musi River, originating in the Ananthagiri Hills, flows eastward into Osmansagar and Himayatsagar reservoirs, which have served as Hyderabad's main water sources for over a century

NIA chargesheets 3 including psychiatrist in LeT-linked Bengaluru case

The NIA, which took over the case from the local police in October 2023, had earlier chargesheeted nine accused, including absconder Junaid Ahmed

Security forces neutralise 27 bombs, recover arms in Manipur's Imphal East

More than 260 people have been killed and thousands rendered homeless in ethnic strife between Meiteis and Kuki-Zo groups since May 2023

All you need to know about rising egg prices across major Indian cities

Egg prices in India have surged as supply dips and demand rises during winter; prices are likely to soften only from February onwards as demand eases

Tamil Nadu received investment commitments of ₹2.07 trn in 2025: Minister

Tamil Nadu, in 2025, strengthened its position in futuristic sectors, which include aerospace and defence, advanced electronics, railways manufacturing, and maritime manufacturing

Amit Shah set to arrive in Andamans to chair Parl panel meeting on Jan 3

Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai, along with several MPs, will also participate in the meeting

'Sewer bacteria' found in Indore water as diarrhoea deaths rise to nine

Early probe findings show sewer bacteria in Indore's drinking water supply; at least nine residents have died and more than 200 people remain hospitalised due to vomiting and diarrhoea

All my transactions were legal, says actor Jayasurya after ED questioning

Jayasurya said he first appeared before the ED on December 24 after receiving a summons and again on December 29, along with his wife, following another summons

Tamil Nadu deploys AI tools to prevent human-animal conflicts: Official

Sahu, who recently received the 2025 United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Award, said the state is also building long-term climate models through a dedicated "Climate Studio"

Security beefed up in Karnataka's Ballari after political clash over banner

The confrontation occurred ahead of a Valmiki statue unveiling programme scheduled to be held in the city on January 3

'Thinking of you': NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani pens a letter for Umar Khalid

Khalid's parents visited the US before their youngest daughter's wedding to meet their elder daughter living there. During their visit, they met Mamdani