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High spirits at Katra as devotees gather at Vaishno Devi

Ahead of the New Year celebrations, a significant influx of pilgrims has been observed at the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine. Thousands of pilgrims have arrived in Katra to seek blessings as the year comes to an end. The entire hilltop is buzzing with energy as devotees from across the country gather to start their New Year on a spiritual note.

2025-12-30T05:33:19.888996+00:00 IST

60 arrivals, 58 departures flights cancelled at Delhi airport

Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport witnessed disruption in its flight operations due to dense fog prevailing in the city on Tuesday. Approximately 60 arrivals and 58 departures were cancelled at the airport, and 16 flights bound for Delhi were diverted to other cities due to fog.

2025-12-30T05:26:45.413514+00:00 IST

Central Railway to run four special suburban services on NY eve

Central Railway will operate four special suburban train services on the intervening night of December 31, 2025 and January 1, 2026, to facilitate smooth travel for passengers celebrating New Year's Eve.

2025-12-30T05:06:45.588154+00:00 IST

PM Modi expresses grief over fatal bus accident in Mumbai

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed condolences to the families of the deceased in the fatal bus accident near Bhandup West railway station in Mumbai that claimed four lives and left nine injured.

2025-12-30T05:06:16.419018+00:00 IST

Orange alert issued as visibility hits zero

Delhi woke up to a heavy blanket of dense fog and toxic air on Tuesday morning, as visibility in significant areas such as the Dwaraka Expressway, Dhaula Kuan and Indra Gandhi International Airport plummeted to near-zero levels. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for dense fog, warning residents of sharply reduced visibility and challenging travel conditions for the next few days.

2025-12-30T05:00:25.301528+00:00 IST

Paramapada Vasal in Sri Parthasarathy Temple open for Vaikunda Ekadasi festival

The Paramapada Vasal, the sacred 'heavenly gate' symbolising the northern entrance to Lord Vishnu's abode, opened at Sri Parthasarathy Temple in Triplicane for the annual Vaikunth Ekadasi celebrations on Tuesday.

2025-12-30T05:00:22.967166+00:00 IST

₹22.7 lakh cyber fraud busted in Delhi-NCR, two arrested

The Cyber Crime Unit of the Delhi Police has busted a major online investment fraud racket involving ₹22.7 lakh, with the arrest of two accused from Haryana, officials said on Tuesday.

2025-12-30T04:27:04.381508+00:00 IST

"2025 will be remembered for technology, AI, data": CM Yogi

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday called for investment and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the state, stating that 2025 will be remembered for innovation in technology and data.

2025-12-30T04:17:52.597822+00:00 IST

Delhi police issues traffic advisory for New Year’s Eve

The New Year's Eve in Delhi will be celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervour. Large numbers of people are expected to visit the Connaught Place area to celebrate the eve of the New Year 2026. Delhi Traffic Police has made special traffic arrangements for the areas in the vicinity of Connaught Place, New Delhi.

2025-12-30T04:13:50.003514+00:00 IST

J-K: Security tightened in Udhampur ahead of New Year

With thousands of visitors expected in Udhampur for New Year festivities, the local police have issued safety guidelines to maintain order. Officials warned that while they want people to enjoy the celebrations, there will be a zero-tolerance policy toward dangerous driving and illegal substances.

2025-12-30T04:13:19.331824+00:00 IST

Dense fog may cause flight delays in Northern India: AAI

The Airport Authority of India on Tuesday issued an advisory warning of potential flight delays at select airports in Northern India due to prevailing fog in the area.

2025-12-30T03:44:41.891771+00:00 IST

Arunachal CM Pema Khandu inaugurates Sunrise Festival

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday inaugurated the five-day Sunrise Festival at Dong Valley in Anjaw district, highlighting its potential to promote sustainable tourism and boost local entrepreneurship.

2025-12-30T03:42:29.433743+00:00 IST

People ready for change: Dilip Ghosh on Amit Shah’s WB visit

Senior BJP leader Dilip Ghosh on Monday said the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections will be crucial, asserting that people in the state are ready for change. He credited Union Home Minister Amit Shah for strengthening the party's base in the state and boosting the morale of workers through his frequent visits and leadership.

2025-12-30T03:11:45.749690+00:00 IST

Delhi: Pilot arrested, released on bail in IGI Airport assault

The Air India Express pilot, accused of assaulting passenger Ankit Dewan at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, was arrested and subsequently released on bail as he was held under a bailable offence, Delhi Police said on Tuesday.

2025-12-30T03:04:14.523014+00:00 IST

Flight operations normalise at Delhi airport as visibility improves

Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport issued a passenger advisory at 7 am on Tuesday, stating that flight operations are running smoothly following an improvement in visibility after the city was earlier shrouded in dense fog.

2025-12-30T03:03:45.118524+00:00 IST

Uttar Pradesh: Three dead, one injured in fire in Muzaffarnagar

Three people died, including a 70-year-old woman, and one person was injured in a fire caused by cylinders exploding in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Sanjay Kumar said.

2025-12-30T02:48:55.158441+00:00 IST

Ministry of Finance extends financial assistance to Uttarakhand

The Ministry of Finance, Government of India, has extended significant financial assistance to the state of Uttarakhand. For the financial year 2025-26, a special assistance of Rs 200 crore (loan) has been approved for Uttarakhand under the "Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI)" to support reforms in the mining sector, the Chief Minister's Office said in a press release.

2025-12-30T02:41:57.254440+00:00 IST

Air India Express pilot joins Delhi Police probe in alleged IGI assault c

The Air India Express pilot, accused of assaulting a passenger at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, joined the investigation and is being questioned, Delhi Police said in a statement on Monday.

2025-12-30T01:06:59.486109+00:00 IST

Central Excise and Service Tax Inspector sentenced to 5 years RI

The CBI Court Ahmedabad on Monday, convicted and sentenced the accused Kaushik Anvantrai Karelia, the then Appraiser/Preventive Officer, Kandla Special Economic Zone (KASEZ), presently working as Inspector, Central Excise and Service tax, Bhavnagar, to five years rigorous imprisonment (RI) with a fine of Rs 63,00,000 in a Disproportionate Assets case.

2025-12-30T00:17:42.225183+00:00 IST

VP Radhakrishnan addresses convocation of Pondicherry University

The Vice President, CP Radhakrishnan, addressed the 30th Convocation of Pondicherry University today and exhorted graduating students to shoulder the responsibility of nation-building, describing them as the architects of Viksit Bharat 2047.

2025-12-29T23:37:51.974851+00:00 IST