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Rising housing demand spurs greenfield projects in UP's religious towns

The major religious and heritage towns on the radar of the UP Housing and Development Board include Ayodhya, Varanasi, Mathura, Chitrakoot

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

Security forces neutralise 27 bombs, recover arms in Manipur's Imphal East

More than 260 people have been killed and thousands rendered homeless in ethnic strife between Meiteis and Kuki-Zo groups since May 2023

All you need to know about rising egg prices across major Indian cities

Egg prices in India have surged as supply dips and demand rises during winter; prices are likely to soften only from February onwards as demand eases

Tamil Nadu received investment commitments of ₹2.07 trn in 2025: Minister

Tamil Nadu, in 2025, strengthened its position in futuristic sectors, which include aerospace and defence, advanced electronics, railways manufacturing, and maritime manufacturing

Amit Shah set to arrive in Andamans to chair Parl panel meeting on Jan 3

Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai, along with several MPs, will also participate in the meeting

'Sewer bacteria' found in Indore water as diarrhoea deaths rise to nine

Early probe findings show sewer bacteria in Indore's drinking water supply; at least nine residents have died and more than 200 people remain hospitalised due to vomiting and diarrhoea

All my transactions were legal, says actor Jayasurya after ED questioning

Jayasurya said he first appeared before the ED on December 24 after receiving a summons and again on December 29, along with his wife, following another summons

Tamil Nadu deploys AI tools to prevent human-animal conflicts: Official

Sahu, who recently received the 2025 United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Award, said the state is also building long-term climate models through a dedicated "Climate Studio"

Security beefed up in Karnataka's Ballari after political clash over banner

The confrontation occurred ahead of a Valmiki statue unveiling programme scheduled to be held in the city on January 3

'Thinking of you': NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani pens a letter for Umar Khalid

Khalid's parents visited the US before their youngest daughter's wedding to meet their elder daughter living there. During their visit, they met Mamdani

Delhi air quality improves to 'very poor'; many flights delayed due to fog

Second day of new year sees minor improvement in Delhi's air quality, but fog and pollution persist across most stations; AQI at 311

Water contamination behind diarrhoea outbreak in Indore, confirms lab test

Officials said a leakage in Bhagirathpura's main water pipeline, beneath a constructed toilet, contaminated the local drinking water supply

Bengal SIR: Parties submit 8 claims, objections to include eligible voters

In its daily bulletin, the CEO's office detailed that the period for claims and objections from political parties was from December 17 to December 31, 2025

Indore water contamination: Residents 'no longer trust' water supply

The chaos over the contaminated water crisis in Indore's Bhagirathpura has claimed at least four lives and left several ill

IMD weather alert: Dense fog, cold wave conditions to persist across India

Large parts of India are witnessing dense fog and cold wave conditions, with the IMD warning of continued disruptions due to poor visibility, rainfall and falling temperatures

Army recovers ammunition, IED likely dropped by drone from J&K's Poonch

The Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) was called to the spot, and they later defused the IED through a controlled explosion, the officials said