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BEST bus accident: Maha CM announces Rs 5 lakhs ex-gratia

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed grief over the deadly bus accident near Bhandup West railway station in Mumbai that claimed four lives and left nine injured.

2025-12-29T20:54:55.853410+00:00 IST

Security tightened in Bhopal ahead of New Year 2026 celebrations

The police personnel are conducting checks along with breath analysers to check commuters for drunken driving and executing thorough searches of four-wheelers to prevent illegal transportation of liquor. Additionally, bars and restaurants were also checked and given necessary instructions to operators in view of the new year celebrations.

2025-12-29T20:02:06.263814+00:00 IST

BEST bus rams into pedestrians in Bhandup; 4 killed, 9 injured

As many as four people were killed, and nine others injured after a Brihanmumbai Electric Supply & Transport (BEST) bus rammed into pedestrians in Mumbai's Bhandup West late on Monday night, Mumbai police said.

2025-12-29T18:56:37.203525+00:00 IST

Kannur DHQ SI traces missing woman using phone calls

A young woman reported missing from Kasaragod was traced within minutes through a series of phone calls by Kannur City DHQ Sub-Inspector Pratheesh, using his professional expertise while travelling on a bus.

2025-12-29T17:42:03.486374+00:00 IST

MCD initiates process of finalising Revised Budget Estimates

Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has initiated the process of finalising the Revised Budget Estimates for the financial year 2025-26 and the Budget Estimates for 2026-27. In this regard, a special meeting of the Standing Committee was convened, during which the Chairpersons of various Zonal Committees presented the budget proposals of their respective zones. Budget proposals were presented by the City-Sadar Paharganj, West, Central, Keshav Puram, Civil Lines, Rohini, Karol Bagh, South, Najafgarh, Shahdara North, Shahdara South and Narela zones, MCD said in a press release.

2025-12-29T17:41:25.586458+00:00 IST

Nadda chairs high-level review on healthcare reforms and TB Mukt

Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare, J.P. Nadda, on Monday convened a high-level review meeting with the Health Minister and senior officials of Haryana to evaluate healthcare delivery and strengthen the implementation of national health programmes

2025-12-29T17:39:50.356344+00:00 IST

SC puts in abeyance its earlier order on Aravalli, oppn hails

The opposition on Monday welcomed the Supreme Court's decision to put in abeyance its earlier decision issued on November 20 to accept the Central Environment Ministry's definition of the Aravalli Hills and the Aravalli Range, while the Government reaffirmed its committment to protect the world's oldest surviving mountain systems.

2025-12-29T17:35:41.909461+00:00 IST

Unnao case: SC stays Kuldeep Sengar's life sentence suspension

While the victim expressed gratitude to the apex court, her counsel accused the Central Bureau of Investigation of failing to cooperate in the case. Meanwhile, Sengar's daughter criticised the Supreme Court's move, claiming that her family has a long-standing enmity with the victim's family.

2025-12-29T17:35:00.064123+00:00 IST

MP: District administration demolishes illegal hotel in Ashoknaga

An illegal hotel operating in Madhya Pradesh's Ashoknagar district was demolished on Monday in a joint drive carried out by the district administration and Nagar Palika, an official said.

2025-12-29T17:19:12.849041+00:00 IST

Oppn alleges "racism, hatred" behind Tripura student killing

On December 9, MBA student Anjel Chakma was attacked by a group of miscreants with knives and other blunt objects in Dehradun and later died while undergoing treatment at a hospital.

2025-12-29T17:11:29.873192+00:00 IST

"Notices were issued to all of them...": Karnataka CM

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday detailed the ongoing demolition drive of illegally built houses in Kogilu village near Yelahanka in Bengaluru, stating that at least 164 sheds have been demolished after issuing notices to the residents.

2025-12-29T16:49:37.113025+00:00 IST

CM Sukhu: Constitute new Committee to re-look into IGMC incident

The Chief Minister said the state government is also considering offering incentives to highly qualified doctors to attract more specialists to the public medical sector.

2025-12-29T16:43:26.748744+00:00 IST

Govt fully committed to conservation of Aravalli: Rajasthan CM

The Chief Minister welcomed the top court's decision to form a new expert committee to examine issues that need to be examined in terms of the definition of Aravallis.

2025-12-29T16:35:49.088779+00:00 IST

Sanjay Singh on SC's decision in 2017 Unnao rape case

Aam Aadmi Party leader Sanjay Singh on Monday said that the Supreme Court's decision to stay the Delhi High Court order suspending the life sentence of Unnao rape case accused Kuldeep Singh Sengar has restored faith among people towards the judiciary.

2025-12-29T16:34:46.985485+00:00 IST

Goa nightclub fire: Court sends Luthra brothers to judicial custo

A Goa court on Monday sent Luthra brothers - Gaurav and Saurav Luthra to judicial custody until January 9, 2026, in the Birch by Romeo Lane fire incident.

2025-12-29T16:20:58.233728+00:00 IST

Culprits will not be spared: CM Dhami on Angel Chakma killing

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday expressed deep grief over the brutal killing of Angel Chakma, a student from Tripura, in Dehradun, and assured that all measures are being taken to bring the culprits to justice.

2025-12-29T16:15:15.343440+00:00 IST

DRDO successfully conducts maiden flight test of Pinaka Rocket

Interestingly, the maiden trial of the 120 km-range rockets was conducted on the same day the project was cleared for the Indian Army by the Defence Acquisition Council meeting held in the afternoon today.

2025-12-29T16:13:19.782967+00:00 IST

Bihar leaders pay tribute to late IPS Kishore Kunal

Bihar leaders on Monday paid tribute to former chairman of the Bihar State Religious Trust Board, Kishore Kunal, on his first death anniversary, remembering him as a figure whose life and work continue to inspire society through values of righteousness, spirituality and philanthropy.

2025-12-29T16:10:46.373925+00:00 IST

Immediate action being taken to mitigate train movement

The Indian Railways has directed multiple zones and divisions to take real-time stock of trains in order to ensure a smooth and punctual operation of the trains.

2025-12-29T15:55:17.139991+00:00 IST

Shah inaugurates Jyoti-Bishnu Antarjatik Kala Mandir

Adding a new milestone to the preservation of Assam's cultural heritage, Union Minister of Home Affairs and Cooperation Amit Shah on Monday inaugurated the newly constructed Jyoti Bishnu Antarjatik Kala Mandir at Khanapara, Guwahati, in presence of Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma.

2025-12-29T15:39:49.704603+00:00 IST

CM lays foundation stone of various works worth 129 Cr in Ujjain

CM Yadav inaugurated three key youth-focused initiatives on the occasion. He launched Project Swadhyay (Coding for All), under which students will be introduced to coding and digital thinking from an early age. The CM also launched the UtkarshUjjain.com web portal, which will serve as an integrated digital platform for learning, guidance and career opportunities for youth.

2025-12-29T15:21:46.589266+00:00 IST