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Delhi's air quality improves, AQI recorded at 221

The national capital witnessed a significant improvement in air quality on Thursday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 221 around 8 am. However, it remained in the 'poor' category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

2025-12-25T03:09:23.326794+00:00 IST

UP: Aligarh Muslim University teacher shot dead in campus

A teacher at Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh Muslim University was shot in the head by unknown miscreants, officials confirmed.

2025-12-25T03:00:05.308620+00:00 IST

Anant Ambani offers prayers at Shree Somnath Jyotirlinga Temple i

Gujarat Reliance Industries Limited Director Anant Ambani offered prayers at Shree Somnath Jyotirlinga Temple in Gujarat.

2025-12-25T02:58:16.067533+00:00 IST

TN CM condoles loss of nine lives in Cuddalore road accident

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of nine people in a road accident near Eluthur village in Cuddalore district on the Trichy-Chennai National Highway.

2025-12-25T02:56:30.219242+00:00 IST

Odisha CM flags off 150 of '108' ambulance services

Speaking to ANI, the Chief Minister said the initiative aims to ensure faster, more efficient emergency response for people in both urban and rural areas.

2025-12-25T02:50:55.485293+00:00 IST

Mumbai: 1,515 drones deck the sky ahead of NMIA launch

A spectacular drone show featuring 1,515 drones was organised to mark the airport's operational launch. On the eve of the commencement of operations at Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), according to a press note by Adani.

2025-12-25T01:17:12.406494+00:00 IST

‘Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikas’ requires collective effort: Smriti

Former Union Minister and BJP leader Smriti Irani on Wednesday said that the women's power in the country extends to the army, military, armed forces, police, and healthcare workers, while speaking on the Advance Public Health Forum Programme held in the capital city.

2025-12-25T01:13:06.456231+00:00 IST

PM Modi to visit Lucknow

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, on Thursday, on the occasion of 101st birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee. At around 2:30 PM, the Prime Minister will inaugurate Rashtra Prerna Sthal and also address a public gathering on the occasion, according to an official release.

2025-12-25T01:10:58.430782+00:00 IST

Odisha: Devotees offer midnight mass prayers on Christmas

Devotees offered midnight mass prayers at the St. Vincent's Pro Cathedral in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, to mark the Christmas celebrations.

2025-12-25T00:00:56.964787+00:00 IST

Former CM of Puducherry extends Christmas greetings

Former Chief Minister of Puducherry, Velu Narayanasamy, extended warm greetings on the occasion of Christmas, saying that the message of peace and harmony should be spread globally.

2025-12-24T23:54:01.754337+00:00 IST

Uttarakhand ADGP orders immediate arrest of attackers who fired o

Uttarakhand Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order) V Murugesan has ordered the police officials in Haridwar to immediately arrest the criminals involved in the attack on notorious gangster Vinay Tyagi.

2025-12-24T23:38:40.324314+00:00 IST

Tripura: Inter-Departmental Referral System to ease patient care

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday said that the tendency of patients to go outside the state for treatment has reduced significantly, and for the convenience of patients, the Inter-Departmental Referral System (IDRS) has now been introduced.

2025-12-24T22:55:26.294623+00:00 IST

Uttarakhand: Gangster Vinay Tyagi shot while being taken to Laksa

Notorious criminal Vinay Tyagi, lodged in Uttarakhand's Roorkee Jail under the Gangster Act, was attacked in a sensational incident on Wednesday. The incident occurred when unidentified assailants opened fire on him while he was being taken to the Laksar court in Haridwar for a hearing.

2025-12-24T22:54:35.152253+00:00 IST

Former Punjab Police DIG moves CBI court for bail

The bail plea was heard on Wednesday via video conferencing by CBI Special Court.

2025-12-24T22:33:50.111344+00:00 IST

Mining will be prohibited  in core, inviolate zones: Modhwadia

Gujarat's Minister of Forests and Environment Arjun Modhwadia has reaffirmed the state government's firm commitment to the conservation and sustainable development of the Aravalli hills and mining will be completely prohibited by the state government in 'core and inviolate' zones.

2025-12-24T22:11:14.274541+00:00 IST

India rings in Christmas with prayers, carols, and joy

Cities across the nation have been adorned with lights, bells, and wreaths as people immerse themselves in the festive joy on the occasion of Christmas. On the jolly occasion, people offered prayers and lit candles at the St. John in the Wilderness Church in Dharamshala on the occasion of Christmas.

2025-12-24T21:45:49.472651+00:00 IST

Odisha athletes forced to sit near toilets during train journey

In a shocking incident, a group of 18 athletes from Odisha endured severe hardships as they were made to sit near the toilets during their train journey to participate in the National School Wrestling Championship in Uttar Pradesh's Ballia.

2025-12-24T21:43:49.723801+00:00 IST

Assam CM inaugurates Assam Book Fair 2025

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday inaugurated the Assam Book Fair 2025 and presented the Yuva Lekhak Samman to 818 young writers at a programme jointly organised by the Assam Publication Board and the All Assam Book Publishers and Sellers Association at the playground of Khanapara Veterinary College, Guwahati.

2025-12-24T21:41:54.516904+00:00 IST

Rajbhar on Unnao rape case victim mother's protest

Uttar Pradesh Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar has said that Delhi Police sought to address concerns of family of Unnao rape case victim about their security and conveyed that the court has told convict Kuldeep Singh Sengar that he must stay away from the family.

2025-12-24T21:41:03.876021+00:00 IST

Unnao victim and her family meets Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi met Unnao victim and her family, who have been protesting against the court granting bail to former MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar, and assured the family that they would do everything within their capacity to ensure justice, security, and dignity for the victim and her loved ones.

2025-12-24T19:43:54.580213+00:00 IST

Gujarat govt committed to protecting Aravalli Hills: Minister

Gujarat's Minister of Forests and Environment Arjun Modhwadia on Wednesday reaffirmed the state government's commitment to conserving the Aravalli hills and forest areas across the state.

2025-12-24T18:29:38.051438+00:00 IST