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Maha civic polls: 68 Mahayuti candidates elected unopposed, 44 from BJP

Across the state, as many as 68 candidates from the BJP and the Mahayuti have been elected unopposed, reflecting the party's growing strength in urban local bodies, BJP leader Keshav Upadhye said

Karnataka sets record with 198 organ donations in 2025; ranks 3rd in India

This has surpassed the previous record registered in 2023, when the state reported 178 organ donations

PM Modi to inaugurate Buddha-linked Piprahwa relics exposition in Delhi

Titled "The Light and the Lotus: Relics of the Awakened One," it is being hosted for a couple of months at the Rai Pithora Cultural Complex

Assam polls will be people vs 'raja': Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi

He asserted that the Constitution has given citizens not only the right to vote, but also the right to criticise the government

Customs officers to wear body cameras at Red Channels at intl airports

CBIC has made body-worn cameras mandatory for customs officers at airport Red Channels to boost transparency, protect officers, and improve passenger experience in line with global practices

Delhi AQI today: Air quality improves to 'poor'; Grap III curbs lifted

Air quality in Delhi improved slightly with AQI improving to 'poor' and prompting CAQM to ease some curbs. However, fog and low visibility are expected to cause some travel disruptions

RSS no paramilitary group, can't be understood by looking at BJP: Bhagwat

Bhagwat said that despite wearing uniforms, marching, and doing stick exercises, it would be wrong to view the Sangh as a paramilitary group, calling it a unique organisation

BJP, Shiv Sena part ways for Pune civic polls after seat-sharing talks fail

Earlier, CM Devendra Fadnavis said BJP would contest all 29 civic bodies with Shiv Sena, but for Pune the party offered just 16 of 165 seats, a proposal rejected by Sena's local unit

Weather update: Cold wave, dense fog grip north India as winter intensifies

Severe winter conditions intensify as IMD issues cold wave and dense fog alerts for several states, warning of low visibility, colder nights and disruptions to road, rail and air travel

Grap III restrictions lifted in Delhi-NCR as AQI level falls to 236

CAQM revokes Grap III curbs across Delhi-NCR after AQI improves to 'poor' levels, aided by strong winds. However, restrictions under Grap I and II will continue to remain in force across NCR

Land acquisition for townships near UP's religious cities in last stages

Ayodhya, Varanasi & Mathura in top bracket, says Housing Commissioner Balkar Singh

US lawmakers write to Indian envoy, seek fair, timely trial for Umar Khalid

The lawmakers claimed that human rights organisations, legal experts and global media have raised questions about the fairness of the investigation and legal process related to Khalid's detention

PM stays silent whenever poor die: Rahul slams BJP over Indore water crisis

Rahul Gandhi alleged Madhya Pradesh has become an epicentre of misgovernance, citing deaths linked to cough syrups, poor hygiene in government hospitals and now contaminated water

Delhi HC declines immediate stay on publications in Tirupati laddu case

The Court laid down a strict procedural schedule, directing the defendants to file their written statements within 30 days of receipt of summons

Residents with Aadhaar, voter ID to get ₹10 lakh health insurance: Punjab

Any person, who is a resident of Punjab having an Aadhaar card and voter card, will be eligible to avail the benefits of this scheme

Stray dogs issue: FIR filed after govt complaint over misinformation by AAP

Addressing a press conference, Sood said Kejriwal had earlier posted a message on social media claiming that Delhi's teachers were being asked to count stray dogs instead of teaching children

Andhra govt to pay true-up power dues worth ₹4,500 crore to DISCOMS

As the government has come forward to clear true-up dues, the commission directed the DISCOMS to claim them from the government

Vaishnaw virtually sees breakthrough of bullet train tunnel in Maharashtra

The 508-km Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail project, which passes through Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli, is India's only high-speed rail project

ADB gives nod to extend ₹4,100 cr loan to Musi river development: Minister

The Musi River, originating in the Ananthagiri Hills, flows eastward into Osmansagar and Himayatsagar reservoirs, which have served as Hyderabad's main water sources for over a century

NIA chargesheets 3 including psychiatrist in LeT-linked Bengaluru case

The NIA, which took over the case from the local police in October 2023, had earlier chargesheeted nine accused, including absconder Junaid Ahmed