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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
 "India's first bullet train to roll out on Aug 15, 2027: Check route, speed")
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
 "First Vande Bharat sleeper train to start in Jan: Check route, fares")
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
 "Govt proposes stricter rules for sale of cough syrups after safety issues")
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
 "India loses 166 tigers in 2025, Madhya Pradesh records highest deaths")
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
 "Lokpal scraps tender to buy 7 BMWs after strong criticism from Opposition")
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
 "Dense fog disrupts services at Bhubaneswar airport, many flights diverted")
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
 "Rajnath signs condolence for Khaleda Zia at Bangladesh High Commission")
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
 "AI a 'big opportunity', benefits must reach all, says President Murmu")
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
 "Indore water crisis: Vijayvargiya loses temper before media, regrets later")
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
 "NCP also in talks with Shiv Sena over seats in Pune civic polls: Ajit Pawar")
Death of relationships: Broken families behind UP's most violent crimes
Police pointed out that while motives vary greed, jealousy, suspicion or control the common thread is the collapse of dialogue
 "Death of relationships: Broken families behind UP's most violent crimes")
How a Kanpur tempo driver built Uttar Pradesh's airline Shankh Air
Shankh Air founder Shravan Kumar Vishwakarma is set to launch Uttar Pradesh's first home-grown airline in early 2026, connecting Lucknow with major metros
 "How a Kanpur tempo driver built Uttar Pradesh's airline Shankh Air")
BMC polls: Opposition alleges bias over rejection of nomination papers
According to MNS and VBA leaders, the nominations of Shinde Sena candidates Ekta Bhoir and Shilpa Wagh were accepted despite alleged discrepancies
 "BMC polls: Opposition alleges bias over rejection of nomination papers")
Delhi Police issues 868 challans for drunken driving on New Year's Eve
Special enforcement teams were deployed across arterial roads, nightlife hubs and residential clusters to curb drunk driving, speeding, motorcycle stunts and other dangerous violations
 "Delhi Police issues 868 challans for drunken driving on New Year's Eve")
NIA 2025 highlights: Over 92% conviction rate, extradition of 26/11 accused
The probe agency also secured the deportation of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's brother and close aide Anmol Bishnoi, who had been absconding since 2022, from the US
 "NIA 2025 highlights: Over 92% conviction rate, extradition of 26/11 accused")
Delhi rings in New Year with 'very poor' air; IMD issues rain alert
Average AQI stood at 372 on January 1, with eight stations in the severe category and low visibility disrupting travel across the capital as the IMD issued a rain alert
 "Delhi rings in New Year with 'very poor' air; IMD issues rain alert")
Home Ministry in 2025: From near-defeat of Naxalism to cyber security push
According to the review, the government is on track to make India free from Left-Wing Extremism by March 31, 2026
 "Home Ministry in 2025: From near-defeat of Naxalism to cyber security push")
BMC polls: Several candidates' nomination forms rejected after scrutiny
Officials said delays in finalising candidatures, last-minute documentation, non-submission of caste validity certificates and incomplete details were among the reasons behind the rejections
 "BMC polls: Several candidates' nomination forms rejected after scrutiny")
Arpora sarpanch disqualified, panchayat secy sacked over Goa nightclub fire
In two different orders, Director of Panchayat, Mahadev Araundekar, disqualified the sarpanch of Arpora-Nagoa, Roshan Redkar, and dismissed the then panchayat secretary Raghuvir Bagkar from service
 "Arpora sarpanch disqualified, panchayat secy sacked over Goa nightclub fire")
Wanted Naxalite Dayanand Malakar killed in encounter with forces in Bihar
Malakar was rushed to the nearest government hospital, where he was declared dead
 "Wanted Naxalite Dayanand Malakar killed in encounter with forces in Bihar")
