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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wanted Naxalite Dayanand Malakar killed in encounter with forces in Bihar

Malakar was rushed to the nearest government hospital, where he was declared dead

PM Modi extends greetings to nation on New Year, calls for harmony in 2026

The Prime Minister also prayed for peace and happiness in society, extending his best wishes for harmony and well-being as the country enters the new year

Weather today: Rain, snowfall likely across north India on New Year Day

Rain and snowfall are forecast across north India on January 1, while dense fog and cold wave conditions persist, disrupting visibility, temperatures and flight operations, especially in Delhi

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