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Cabinet announces expansion of Delhi metro, to add 13 new stations

Cabinet announces expansion of Delhi metro, to add 13 new stations

Delhi traffic advisory for Christmas: Check alternate routes, diversions

Traffic will be diverted at major junctions such as Sheikh Sarai red light on Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg, Asian Market red light on MB Road, and PTS Malviya Nagar red light

'I get infections in Delhi': Gadkari says transport causes 40% of pollution

Amid hazardous air quality in Delhi, Nitin Gadkari acknowledges the transport sector's 40% contribution to pollution, saying he develops infections after short stays in the capital

Cricket match at Chinnaswamy Stadium denied over safety conerns: K'taka HM

He advised the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) to comply with the recommendations of the Justice John Michael Cunha's Commission

LVM3-M6 success boosts confidence in Gaganyaan programme: Isro chief

He emphasised the critical role of launch vehicle LVM3, which would be used for the ambitious Gaganyaan programme, the mission to send Indian astronauts to orbit and bring them safely back to earth

How India travelled in 2025: Spiritual, concert-led trips top the chart

This surge in spiritual travel was much higher than the steady growth seen in 2024, when pilgrimage destinations such as Ayodhya and Varanasi recorded 50% growth

'Reduce GST on air purifiers': Delhi HC raps Centre over pollution crisis

The Delhi High Court criticised the Centre over its failure to tackle the city's air pollution and asked it to consider cutting the 18 per cent GST on air purifiers to provide relief to citizens

No fresh violence in Assam's Karbi Anglong as security stepped up

Two persons were killed, and at least 45 others, including 38 police personnel, injured on Tuesday as fresh violence erupted in Kheroni area in West Karbi Anglong district

Unnao rape convict Kuldeep Sengar's life sentence suspended: Case timeline

Hours after Sengar was granted bail, the 2017 Unnao rape case survivor, her mother, and activist Yogitha Bhayana protested against the verdict at India Gate in the capital

Shimla admin rolls out special law and order plan for winter carnival 2025

For the 2025 Winter Carnival, the district administration has created a special plan. This strategy would be implemented from December 24 to January 2, 2026, according to Deputy Commissioner Shimla

Delhi HC closes Sunjay Kapur estate hearings, reserves order on plea

Justice Jyoti Singh noted that oral arguments had already concluded and that the remaining written submissions filed by the contesting sides had now been formally taken on record

PM Modi to inaugurate 'Rashtra Prerna Sthal' in Lucknow on Thursday

The Rashtra Prerna Sthal has been developed as a landmark national memorial and inspirational complex of enduring national significance

'Proud Moment': Leaders hail Isro's BlueBird Block-2 mission success

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasised that this reflects the Government of India's unwavering commitment to strengthening the space sector

Why LVM3-M6 BlueBird Block-2 mission is a milestone for Isro: Details

The LVM3-M6 BlueBird Block-2 is a commercial mission launched by Isro using its LVM3 rocket to place a heavy communication satellite into low Earth orbit

Isro's LVM3 rocket places US communication satellite into low earth orbit

LVM3-M6 carried the communication satellite Bluebird Block-2 spacecraft as part of a commercial deal between NewSpace India Ltd (NSIL) and US-based AST SpaceMobile (AST and Science, LLC)

Delhi's AQI improves to 349; govt announces fresh measures for pollution

Thick smog continues to engulf Delhi and adjoining regions. Govt unveils pollution control measures, including water body revival and DTC reforms

Police remove Unnao rape survivor from protest site after Sengar gets bail

While sitting on the India Gate premises, the survivor alleged that Sengar's bail was granted ahead of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, scheduled in 2027

Cold wave, dense fog blanket north India; IMD warns of travel impact

Cold wave and dense to very dense fog continue across north India, hitting visibility and daily life. The IMD has issued warnings for several states, flagging travel, health and power sector impacts

Maharashtra civic polls: BJP dominates 5 divisions, wins over 2,400 seats

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won 2,431 seats, Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena 1,025, and Ajit Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) 966

2025: The year the world wobbled, and India adjusted to crises and change

With the trade deal with the US pending and President Trump keeping matters on hold, opportunity in a time of crisis appears to be the way forward