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Gadkari flags off 'Atal Run-2025' on Vajpayee's 101st birth anniversary

The run comprised two races for men and women, two for under-16, and the highlight, the Atal Run

PM Modi attends Christmas service at Delhi church, extends his greetings

The service included prayers, carols, hymns and a special prayer for the prime minister by Rt Rev Dr Paul Swarup, the Bishop of Delhi

Labour reforms get boost in 2025, 4 codes to be fully operational in 2026

Mansukh Mandaviya said 2025 has been truly transformative for India's labour and employment ecosystem, marked by reforms that place workers at the centre of governance

Prez Murmu, PM Modi pay tributes to Vajpayee at his memorial 'Sadaiv Atal'

In a message, the prime minister said Vajpayee's personality, work and leadership will continue to be a guiding light for the all-around development of the nation

Civic polls: Urban growth, strained services key voter issues in Mumbai

Amid identity politics over caste, language, religion and the Marathi Manoos' narrative, candidates and political parties are recalibrating their platforms to address core civic issues

Karnataka accident: CM Siddaramaiah assures proper probe to find cause

At least nine people were killed when a speeding container truck crashed into a private luxury sleeper bus, which caught fire under the impact

Delhi Police deploys 20K personnel across city for Christmas security

Additional pickets, barricades and deployment of paramilitary forces have been put in place at major entry points to check nuisance and unlawful activities by people entering the city

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

Delhi records highest annual avg of NO2 levels since 2018; ITO worst hit

ITO, known for heavy congestion and long waits at traffic signals, recorded the highest annual mean level at 69 µg/m³. Other hotspots included IGI Airport's Terminal 3, Anand Vihar, and Shadipur

Delhi breathes easier on Christmas as AQI dips below 300 after two weeks

On December 25, the AQI improved to 220, helped by strong winds, though forecasts warn of possible deterioration ahead

Weather today: IMD issues alerts for cold wave, fog, snowfall across India

Fresh snowfall in Kashmir coincides with the start of Chillai Kalan, while the IMD warns of dense fog and cold wave conditions across large parts of north, central and eastern India till year-end

Rahul Gandhi meets Unnao rape victim's family, assures legal assistance

Speaking to reporters, the victim said that Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi promised to help her pursue justice

Unnao rape case: CBI to challenge suspension of Sengar's life term in SC

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday suspended the jail term of expelled BJP leader Sengar, who was serving life imprisonment in the 2017 Unnao rape case

Hold awareness meetings on G RAM G law: Centre to gram panchayats

According to an official letter issued a few days ago, the gram sabhas should ensure active participation of villagers, workers, women, SC/ST households and other vulnerable groups

Delhi Metro Phase 5A approved: 16 km, 13 stations, ₹12,015 crore outlay

Clears 3 new Metro stretches in Delhi, including Central Vista corridor

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

Anu Garg to be Odisha's next chief secretary, to be first woman on post

Garg had also scripted history in February 2023 by becoming the first woman to be appointed as the development commissioner

Centre asks states to impose complete ban on new mining leases in Aravallis

The Centre has directed states to halt new mining leases in the Aravalli range, citing environmental concerns, days after the Supreme Court defined the hills, leaving low-lying areas unprotected

Grap IV restrictions lifted in Delhi-NCR as air quality improves

The CAQM, however, cautioned that winter weather conditions may not remain favourable, with forecasts indicating a possible rise in AQI levels due to slower wind speeds in the coming days

Delhi Metro to add 13 stations, Cabinet okays ₹12,000 cr for expansion

The expansion will add three new corridors, connecting 13 stations across the Central Vista area, the domestic airport, and southern Delhi neighbourhoods