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6 killed, many injured in Yamuna Expressway bus-van accident in Hathras

The van carrying 13 passengers was on its way from Prem Nagar in Delhi to Dholpur in Rajasthan when it was hit from behind by a sleeper bus travelling from Noida to Gorakhpur

KP Unnikrishnan, former union minister and Congress leader dies at 89

He died while undergoing treatment for age-related ailments at a private hospital here, his family said

Indian missions step up aid for passengers amid flight disruptions in Gulf

The Embassy of India in Kuwait, in a post on X, said it remains 'fully engaged' in assisting Indian nationals affected by the disruption

Delhi AQI slips to 'poor' levels; IMD predicts strong winds, rising mercury

Out of the 44 stations, 27 record 'poor' air quality while Punjabi Bagh turns severe at 368; IMD forecasts stronger surface winds that may help disperse pollutants and ease pollution levels

West Asia crisis: SpiceJet to operate 4 special flights from UAE's Fujairah

Flight operations have been disrupted due to the close of airspaces in the West Asia amid the escalating conflict involving US, Israel and Iran

Govt's silence on Khamenei assassination not neutral but abdication: Sonia

Gandhi pointed out that the assassination was carried out without a formal declaration of war and during an ongoing diplomatic process

Judicial panel extends deadline in Indore water deaths probe to April 1

The earlier deadline was February 28, according to an official

North India to see above-normal heat days in March; mercury to cross 30°C

According to the IMD, maximum temperatures are currently running 4-6 degrees Celsius above normal across many parts of northwest India and are expected to remain above normal in the next few days

PM Narendra Modi thanks top West Asian leaders for safety of Indians

MHA asks states to keep eye on pro-Iran preachers delivering inflammatory sermons

SC raps trial court for citing AI-generated orders in deciding case

'Such conduct strikes at the heart of judicial integrity'

'Misreading of facts': CBI on order discharging Kejriwal in excise case

The special court had on Friday discharged Kejriwal, Sisodia and 21 others in the liquor-policy case by refusing to take cognisance of the CBI chargesheet against them

Delhi govt to roll out 'Pink Saheli' cards from 50 centres on Tuesday

Each pink card will be linked to the beneficiary's mobile number and Aadhaar to verify age, gender and Delhi residency, the statement said

Toxic gas leaks from Palghar chemical unit; 458 persons evacuated

Other officials said the emergency team has managed to pinpoint the site of the leak and are at present trying to plug it

West Asia crisis: Apparel exporters urge govt to waive cargo penalties

However, AEPC argued that the present circumstances constitute an exceptional and unavoidable disruption in the global air logistics chain

Govt reviews West Asia crisis impact on trade, ensures full facilitation

The meeting was called by the Department of Commerce

Holi Holiday 2026: When will schools and banks be closed in India?

It is recommended that parents and students get official confirmation of holidays for their respective schools. It is also anticipated that individual banks will formally announce the Holi holidays

SC takes cognisance of trial court relying on AI-generated 'fake' verdicts

Supreme Court says reliance on AI-generated fake judgments amounts to misconduct, issues notice to Attorney General and Bar Council of India

₹90 cr given to 30,000 girls in first phase of ladli scheme: Delhi CM

Highlighting education, mobility, and domestic empowerment, she announced that funds for 30,000 girls under the Ladli-Ladli scheme have been disbursed via DBT

Delhi court grants bail to 9 IYC workers in AI summit protest case

Opposing the bail pleas, Delhi Police submitted that the Constitution grants the right to peaceful protest, but there are also certain conditions

Passengers stranded at Delhi's IGI airport amid tensions in West Asia

Indian airlines cancelled 760 overseas flights in the last two days owing to the escalating Middle East conflict due to which many airspaces in the region are closed