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As AQI worsens, Delhi Minister says govt making 'serious efforts' to deal with pollution

The capital's air quality deteriorated further on Wednesday, slipping into the 'severe' category, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 408. Dense fog combined with heavy pollution sharply reduced visibility across large parts of the city, adding to commuter woes.

31 Dec 2025 11:26 pm
ISKP emerges as Pakistan's new deniable proxy against India

An Intelligence Bureau official said that plans are already afoot to expand the footprint of the ISKP into India, with the main focus being Jammu and Kashmir. This is a dangerous game that Pakistan is playing, as the final goal is to infiltrate India. While the ISKP has immense capabilities for carrying out large-scale strikes, the benefit Pakistan would gain is the deniability factor. The ISKP is not a Pakistan-based group. It is headquartered in Afghanistan, and hence if an attack is carried o

31 Dec 2025 11:25 pm
293 killed in mob attacks in Bangladesh since Yunus took over: Rights group

People have been beaten and killed without any evidence, investigation or legal process, by creating suspicion and rumours. In the name of the Tawheed Janata, mobs have been illegally formed to vandalise art and cultural centres, attack the Baul community -- and even burn bodies from graves. There have been incidents of harassment of people of opposing views, including freedom fighters, Bangladeshi Bengali daily Prothom Alo quoted the rights body as saying.

31 Dec 2025 4:05 pm
Govt rationalises certain international letter post services from Jan 1

These are registered Small Packet service, in line with UPU decisions restricting registration to document-only; Outward Small Packet service, including letter post items containing goods sent by Sea, SAL or Air; and Surface Letter Mail Service and Surface Air Lifted (SAL) Letter Mail Service for outward letter post items.

31 Dec 2025 4:04 pm
CM Dhami directs better medical facilities for injured in Chamoli tunnel accident

The District Magistrate explained that one locomotive train carrying workers and officials and another carrying construction material were moving on the single-track inside the Pipalkoti tunnel of the Vishnugad-Pipalkoti project, being constructed by THDC (India), when the collision occurred.

31 Dec 2025 4:04 pm
Internal revolt, electoral shock: A turbulent year for J&K's ruling Omar-led NC

The NC suffered a historic setback in 2025 after losing the Budgam Assembly seat for the first time in a direct contest, ending its decades-long dominance in the Shia-majority constituency. The defeat coincided with deepening internal turmoil, marked by open dissent from Srinagar MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi over the reservation policy.

31 Dec 2025 2:51 pm
Air India crash, Op Sindoor, Mahakumbh stampede to Trump's tariff, new pope: Top headlines of 2025 going down in history

From stampedes, worsening AQI, terrorist attacks and aviation chaos in India to election of new Pope, Iran Israel war and Trump's foreign policy; the year 2025 came with some of the most significant and jolting events.

31 Dec 2025 2:47 pm
Thalapathy Vijay trips and falls at Chennai airport as fans crowd in; netizens slam security lapse

Thalapathy Vijay landed in Chennai after attending the audio launch of his upcoming film Jana Nayagan in Kuala Lumpur. As he made his way towards the exit, fans surged forward to catch a glimpse of the star, overwhelming the security cordon near his vehicle. Vijay lost his balance and fell just seconds before stepping into his car.

29 Dec 2025 3:23 pm
Mirwaiz Drops Hurriyat Chairman Tag from Social Media, Triggers Political Speculation

Removal of the long-held designation sparks debate across mainstream and separatist circles as Mirwaiz cites pressure from authorities and the ban on Hurriyat constituents.

27 Dec 2025 3:35 pm
Reservation Row Deepens Rift Between Omar Abdullah, NC MP Ruhullah Mehdi

Dissident Lok Sabha member Aga Ruhullah warns of joining student protests as Chief Minister rejects pressure tactics on reservation policy.

27 Dec 2025 3:34 pm