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Thick smog combined with fog trapped pollutants near the surface, reducing visibility and disrupting daily life as residents woke up to chilly conditions

State Departments response came amid growing concern in Washington and among advocacy groups over the killing of Dipu Chandra Das, a Hindu garment worker in Bangladesh, and reports of a broader pattern of attacks on minority communities

Sengar was convicted in December 2019 in the Unnao rape case and sentenced to life imprisonment along with a fine of Rs 25 lakh. Though granted bail in this case, he will continue to remain in jail as he is serving a 10-year sentence in another CBI case related to murder

Critics charge that the election is designed to add a facade of legitimacy to military rule, which began after the army ousted the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi in February 2021

Environmentalists have warned that the revised definition could open up vast stretches of the ancient mountain range across Haryana, Rajasthan and Gujarat to mining activities

The remarks came hours after Russia launched one of its largest aerial assaults on Ukraine`s capital, Kyiv, and surrounding regions, killing at least two people and injuring four others

The incident occurred on Friday night in Faridpur, amid a recent spate of attacks on cultural institutions in the country. In recent weeks, organisations such as Chhayanaut and Udichi Shilpi Goshthi in Dhaka have been vandalised

The Consulate has set up a 24x7 helpline and said, the new Centre aims to provide critical and timely support to Indian passport holder women

Several major US carriers, including JetBlue Airways, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and United Airlines, were forced to adjust schedules as the storm intensified

The VB-G RAM G Bill, replacing the 20-year-old MGNREGA, was passed in Parliament during the recently concluded Winter Session of Parliament amid vociferous protests by the opposition

Dashcam footage captures tech firm CEO Jitesh Prakash Sisodia, woman executive Shilpa Sirohi, and her husband Gaurav Sirohi all taking turns to rape the unconscious woman in a moving car

Rahul unc, you wanna know what ails me, what angers me, what makes me go crazy with helplessness?

CM Fadnavis outlined that BJP State President Ravindra Chavan is heading the talks, supported by Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule, senior leader Ashish Shelar, and key local leaders from each municipal corporation area

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray was addressing party workers in Nashik ahead of the elections to the Nashik Municipal Corporation, scheduled for January 15

According to the CDFI, the incident occurred on December 9 2025 at around 6 pm, when Anjel Chakma and his younger brother, Michael Chakma, went to Selakui Market to buy groceries. A group of six local men allegedly harassed the brothers without provocation, targeting them because of their physical appearance

Indias real GDP growth is projected to rise to 7.4 per cent in 2026 from 6.5 per cent in 2025, according to ICRA. The report cites festive demand, GST cuts and seasonal sectoral recovery, while warning of export headwinds and global risks

Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said India has ramped up electronics production sixfold and is now the worlds second-largest mobile manufacturing country, driven by the PLI scheme, rising exports, semiconductor growth and massive job creation

According to the Mangrove Cell, As on 22-12-2025, the satellite-tagged turtle Dhaval Lakshmi continues to move further west from the Maharashtra coastline. Presently, it is more than 200 km west of Dahanu and about 83 km south of Somnath

Ahead of New Year celebrations, Delhi Police intensified security under Operation Aaghat 3.0, arresting 285 people in South-East Delhi. The overnight crackdown led to the seizure of illegal weapons, drugs, illicit liquor, cash and stolen property

Three people lost their lives in a tragic road accident caused by dense fog in West Bengals Alipurduar district after a head-on collision between a car and a trailer on National Highway 31, police said on Saturday

Visuals around India Gate as a layer of smog engulfs the national capital. The AQI (Air Quality Index) in the area is 303, classified as `Very Poor` by the CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board)

In the mayoral election on Friday, Rajesh secured 51 votes. He later took the oath as the mayor of the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation

Speaking to reporters here, the survivors mother said she had come to the high court to protest as her daughter had endured immense suffering.

Earlier in the day, Zelenskyy said in a post on X that Ukraine and the US had agreed to hold a high-level meeting soon, adding that significant decisions could be taken before the New Year.

All three victims were given medical treatment and are safe.

He stated that he sees and understands their competence and confidence, and therefore places great trust in them

We condemn the recent killing of a Hindu youth in Mymensingh and expect that the perpetrators of the crime will be brought to justice Jaiswal said

Kardinal first earned his Guinness World Record back in 2002 when he owned a mere 6100 of them and kept on amassing the winter treasures, which have since grown to 11,017.

Greetings to Earth, all of our friends and family, from aboard the ISS, flying high above, mission commander Fincke says in the video.

The renewed interest was prompted by the 2009 discovery of water ice on the lunar surface

The department told The Associated Press that five of the people who were stabbed were in serious condition but other details were not available.

This has to be done with zeal and determination so that the walkers can claim their rightful place in the city

Mumbai has come a long way since the 1980s. These days, voters do not automatically gravitate towards certain families or names, but to whoever appears most capable of running the city

IRCTC has announced the launch of the Temple Trails of Dakshin Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train from Manmad on February 18, 2026, offering a 13-day all-inclusive spiritual journey covering major temples and heritage sites across South India

Addressing the national programme to mark Veer Baal Diwas, PM Modi said the Veer Sahibzadas, despite being very young, confronted the might of the Mughal empire and overcame all circumstances in their fight against oppression

The death toll in the Chitradurga bus accident rose to seven after the injured driver died on Friday. At least six passengers were burnt alive and over 20 injured when a sleeper bus caught fire following a collision with a container truck in Karnataka

The shooting occurred on Tuesday, and Toronto police on Wednesday identified the victim as Shivank Avasthi, according to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

A helium cylinder used for balloons exploded near Mysore Palace, killing one person and injuring five others. Authorities are investigating the incident. The incident occurred at around 8.30 pm in front of the Jayamartanda gate of the Mysore Palace in the city

The death toll in Karnataka`s Chitradurga bus-truck collision rises to seven, with six passengers burnt alive. Authorities continue treatment of the injured and forensic identification of victims

The air quality worsened significantly compared to Thursday afternoon, when the AQI was recorded at 234. A thick layer of smog continues to linger over parts of the city, keeping overall air quality at unhealthy levels

According to the police, the raid was conducted at Kakade Vasti in Kondhwa under the jurisdiction of Kondhwa Police Station. The operation was carried out by officials from the crime branch unit

A statement from the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor`s Office said police were tipped off that the extremist group had called for action -- particularly against non-Muslims -- during the celebrations

Earlier, wishing Ukrainians on the occasion of Christmas, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for peace while also slamming Russia for launching a massive attack on the eve of the festival

The Toronto Police said Shivank Avasthi was gunned down in the Highland Creek Trail and Old Kingston Road area. The police rushed to the spot, finding the victim with a gunshot wound before he was pronounced dead at the scene

A Defence Department official, who insisted on anonymity to discuss details not made public, said the US worked with Nigeria to carry out the strikes, and that they had been approved by that country`s government

Reports are stating that the altercation was sparked after this patient asked the doctor to speak to him respectfully

You might be on a digital detox in the last week of the year, but for me, social media is a place which is full of inspiration, motivation and manifestation

Her boyfriend, Jordan D Jackson-Small, was arrested in connection with her death. A GoFundMe page has set a target of raising $55,000 to support the late actors parents.

The procedures linked Jaber Al-Ahmad Hospital in Kuwait with Hospital Cruz Vermelha in Brazil, using advanced robotic systems running over a secure, high-bandwidth international network

She also holds leadership roles with the Midland Quality Alliance and Healthy City Midland and is affiliated with the Texas Medical Association, the American Medical Association and the American College of Physicians. Patel is known for her work in lifestyle medicine