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An Air India Express pilot accused of assaulting a passenger at Delhis IGI Airport was arrested and later released on bail, Delhi Police said. During the probe, after registering the case, the police collected relevant CCTV footage and recorded the statements

US President Donald Trump again claimed he helped end the India-Pakistan conflict while speaking during a bilateral meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He said he stopped the war between Armenia and Azerbaijan, threatening the countries with tariffs, as well as other conflicts, but is not given credit for it

The situation worsened significantly, with visibility dropping to zero in many locations on Monday night. This severely disrupted road, rail, and air traffic, causing delays and safety risks for commuters

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed the UAE`s solidarity with the President of the Russian Federation, as well as with the government and people of Russia

Captain Virendra Sejwal appeared before the investigating officer and cooperated with the probe, police said, adding that his replies were being examined in light of the available evidence

This was the first meeting between Trump and Netanyahu in nearly two months. Trump had earlier visited Israel in October during the period when a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas was announced alongside the release of hostages

President Herzog`s office soon contradicted Trump`s statement. In a clarification cited by CNN, the office said, There has been no conversation between President Herzog and President Trump since the pardon request was submitted

While he said he does not believe Iran has expanded its nuclear capabilities, he repeated that the country may be behaving badly, without giving specific details

According to a statement issued by the BNP, Khaleda Zia passed away at around 6 am at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka, where she had been undergoing treatment for more than a month

The sudden surge in nominations came just a day before the December 30 deadline for filing papers. Officials noted that only 49 nominations had been received till December 28, indicating a last-minute rush by political parties and candidates to enter the electoral fray

With civic elections nearing, in their last midnight gupshup session of 2025, our sutradhaars, Sir Pheroze and Lady Flora, discuss what they dont wish to encounter, with the hope for a better 2026

The cricket may have been exciting (36 wickets falling) for some, but what about the paying public, who were expecting to watch five days of Test cricket

Police have announced a reward of Rs 25,000 for the only absconding accused, a resident of Nepal, and said they have sent a team to the neighbouring country, while five others, including two juveniles, have been apprehended

While other species in the group could reach 4 metres in length and up to 400 kg, this teenage specimen would have been about a metre long, weighing about 6 kg

According to the statement issued by the Mexican Navy, which oversees the Interoceanic Corridor of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, the train on Line Z was carrying around 250 passengers at the time of the accident

The bodies of victims were taken to a hospital for identification with the assistance of families, officials said. Firefighters with six trucks needed more than two hours to extinguish the blaze after nearby residents reported the fire to emergency services

Zelenskyys remarks came after Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Moscows negotiating position could change following an alleged Ukrainian strike on Putins residence in Russias Novgorod region overnight

The LRGR 120 has been designed by the Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE), in collaboration with the High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL)

The white metal had closed at Rs 2,36,350 per kg on December 26. So far this year, silver has delivered exceptional returns, rising 167.55 per cent or Rs 1,50,300 from Rs 89,700 per kg recorded on December 31, 2024

In an official statement issued on Monday, the directorate clarified, No directions have been issued by the Directorate of Education concerning the assignment of specific duties to teachers

Amid outcry from activists, the top court kept in abeyance its November 20 directions that accepted a uniform definition of the Aravalli hills and ranges and imposed a ban on granting fresh mining leases across areas in Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Gujarat until expert reports are submitted

The clashes came two days after a bombing at an Alawite mosque in the city of Homs killed eight people and wounded 18 others during prayers. Thousands of protesters gathered in the coastal cities of Latakia and Tartous, and elsewhere

Highlighting the importance of the Ol Chiki script for the Santal community, the President said the script, created by Pandit Raghunath Murmu in 1925, has become a powerful symbol of Santal identity

While New Years Day is a federal holiday in the United States, it is not a gazetted national holiday in India. Instead, the Indian government classifies January 1 as a Restricted Holiday (RH)

Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the JyotiBishnu Antarjatik Kala Mandir in Guwahati, the largest auditorium in the Northeast. Built at a cost of Rs 291 crore, the cultural complex aims to boost large-scale events and cultural tourism in Assam

Gandhi highlighted the challenges ex-servicemen face in private hospitals, where many deny treatment due to pending government dues. He also questioned the adequacy of financial assistance for serious illnesses, pointing out that ex-servicemen currently receive only Rs 75,000 for cancer

Pilgrim footfall at the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine fell sharply in 2025 due to security concerns and prolonged weather disruptions, officials said. The year saw multiple setbacks, with the Pahalgam terror attack in April that left 26 persons dead and prompted heightened security measures across the region

Police arrested two men from Madhya Pradesh for allegedly running a sex racket in Manali and rescued four women during raids. The accused have been identified as Dharmindra Solanki and Nikki Parmar alias Yogi

The victim, Angel Chakma (24), a resident of Unakoti district in Tripura, was allegedly attacked on December 9 following an argument at Selakui market in Dehradun

Dense fog engulfed the Taj Mahal and several cities across Uttar Pradesh as cold wave conditions persisted, affecting visibility and air quality. The city`s air quality was poor this morning, reporting `moderate` conditions in pockets. The Manoharpur area reported an AQI of 234

The incident is believed to have taken place around midnight on Sunday at the Gandhi Mandiram building in Karivellur, near Payyannur. The miscreants reportedly broke open the door, entered the office and caused extensive damage

Staying the lower courts order, the CJI-led bench noted that the expelled BJP leader is already lodged in jail in connection with another case. The court made it clear that Sengar will not be released from prison

AIMIM on Monday announced its candidates for the Thane and Vasai-Virar municipal corporation elections as part of its strategy to strengthen its presence in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. The party has finalised eight candidates so far, including professionals and doctors

Fugitive businessman Lalit Modi issued an apology after his viral video with Vijay Mallya, in which he referred to both as Indias biggest fugitives, triggered widespread backlash online. The MEA reiterated Indias commitment to bringing back economic offenders

Ahead of Maharashtra civic polls, NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar said the decision to contest Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad municipal elections jointly with the Ajit Pawar-led NCP was taken at the local level after detailed consultations with grassroots party workers, including MP Supriya Sule

The Congress alleged that real estate development, apart from mining, being opened up by the double-engine government will cause further harm to the fragile Aravalli ecosystem. Congress general secretary and former environment minister Jairam Ramesh said this is being done against the recommendations of the Forest Survey of India

Severe fog led to the cancellation of 128 flights at Delhi airport and caused widespread delays in train services across several parts of the country. Visibility levels at the airport dropped sharply to around 125 metres, significantly impacting flight movements

The national capital was blanketed in thick smog on Monday morning, with the overall AQI recorded at 402 at 7 a.m., placing it firmly in the severe category

According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the aircraft, an Enstrom F-28A and an Enstrom 280C, collided in mid-air at about 11:25 a.m. Only the pilots were on board the helicopters when they struck each other. Both helicopters came down in an open field in Hammonton

Trump had a telephonic conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin just before talks with Zelenskyy, which he later called very productive

The deceased was identified as Chandrsekhar Sundaram. The two damaged coaches were detached from the train, which proceeded towards Ernakulam

The drills came after Beijing expressed anger at a statement by Japan`s prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, that its military could get involved if China were to take action against Taiwan, the self-governing island that the world`s second-biggest economy says must come under its rule

The official Korean Central News Agency reported that Kim expressed great satisfaction over Sunday`s launches, which occurred off the country`s west coast

Figures, however, show average AQI for December (at 117) this year is far better than it was (at 155) in the same period last year

Railways has also promised doubling of express trains for Mumbai in the next three to five years

Police patrols are a must. What we need is a change in mindset, where women are respected in all spaces

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Now that India is the worlds fourth-largest economy, we can soon start hoping for running water in this city

With promises of shiny things for the city in the New Year, mid-day checks out buses, Metro, stations across Mumbai to see if they are disability-friendly, too

Murmu is the second President to undertake a submarine sortie. In February 2006, APJ Abdul Kalam, the former president of India, experienced a submarine sortie onboard INS Sindhu Raksha