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Dense fog disrupts airport operations in Northern India

Heavy winter fog continues to disrupt air travel and impact airport operations across Northern India, resulting in several flight delays and schedule changes this morning. Aviation authorities and major airlines have urged passengers to confirm their flight status online before leaving for the airport, stay in touch with their airlines for real-time updates, and regularly check official airline and airport websites or apps.

2025-12-22T06:06:51.422340+00:00 IST

Delhi HC Division bench issues notice on 11-year-old’s appeal

An 11-year-old student has approached the Division Bench of the Delhi High Court challenging the Delhi government's policy of conducting an entrance test for admission to Class VI in CM SHRI Schools, contending that the process violates the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009.

2025-12-22T05:58:34.997072+00:00 IST

Stagnant winds and idle vehicles worsen Delhi-NCR pollution

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said that air pollution in Delhi-NCR is primarily driven by two key parameters--PM2.5 and PM10--with emissions from vehicles, industries, construction dust, and adverse meteorological conditions playing a major role. In an exclusive interview with ANI, Yadav explained that PM2.5 pollution increases due to higher carbon emissions, as micro-particles containing ozone, lead, carbon and sulphur enter the air because of industrial activity, vehicular emissions and other human activities.

2025-12-22T05:32:39.398867+00:00 IST

“This process has been made stricter”: Bhupinder Yadav

Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupinder Yadav, reacting to the "Save Aravalli" campaign following the Supreme Court's acceptance of the Centre's definition of the Aravalli hills, said that the process against illegal mining has been made stricter and that the Supreme Court has given this definition, with an intent to stop illegal mining.

2025-12-22T05:31:01.953914+00:00 IST

Shops in Guwahati abuzz with the Christmas festive spirit, storefronts adorned with bells and stars

Shops in Guwahati, Assam, are full of festive spirit as the markets are decked up with Christmas decorations. It showcases the enthusiasm of residents around the holiday, as the shops have put up trees, bells, and stars for sale.

2025-12-22T05:29:00.639050+00:00 IST

Union Environment Minister addresses the need of Aravalli hills

Yadav said, "In Aravali, the oldest geological units are there, but to maintain its form, its protection wall is green fall. Not just planting trees all around. What nature is, is ecology.

2025-12-22T05:28:53.509839+00:00 IST

Bhupender Yadav details steps to combat Delhi-NCR pollution

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, in an exclusive interview with ANI, outlined the government's multi-pronged approach to tackle pollution in the Delhi-NCR region, emphasising fuel transition, greening, dust management, and strict regulatory measures.

2025-12-22T05:18:22.161409+00:00 IST

Over 65,000 govt schools have fewer than 10 students

According to the Ministry of Education, more than 70 per cent of zero-enrolment schools are concentrated in Telangana and West Bengal, indicating sharp regional disparities in student attendance across the government school network.

2025-12-22T05:14:37.305881+00:00 IST

Mining in Aravalli possible only in 0.19 % area: Bhupendra Yadav

"Mining activity in the Aravalli range will only be possible in 0.19 per cent of the area, which is less than one per cent, and even there, no new mines have been opened," Yadav said in an interview with ANI.

2025-12-22T05:11:17.623855+00:00 IST

Four in custody in case of violence against woman: Haridwar SP

"In Haridwar's Ranipur police station area, a woman was tied to a pole and beaten by locals, and a video of the incident has gone viral on social media. The woman's family has filed a complaint, a case has been registered, and the police have launched an investigation," SP Abhay Singh said.

2025-12-22T04:58:21.361216+00:00 IST

Dense fog engulfs nothern India, air quality remains affected

Several states and cities in Northern India were engulfed in dense fog. Delhi/NCR, UP, Varanasi, and Jaipur woke up to reduced visibility and intense cold.

2025-12-22T04:46:37.345995+00:00 IST

BJP MLA Parag Shah addresses slapping incident with auto-rickshaw

Parag Shah said that the rickshaw driver had no remorse for driving recklessly, risking the passenger's life. He also noted that the video of him being beaten by several people is morphed, and he was left with a penalty and a word of advice.

2025-12-22T04:45:28.310738+00:00 IST

Protest erupts at Thiruparankundram hill over Santhanakoodu flag

On Sunday, the protesters demanded that, as per a court order, Karthigai Deepam be lit at the pillar near the dargah during the Tamil month of Karthigai. They objected to the permission granted for the flag-hoisting ceremony, as the court's directive on the lighting of the lamp had not been implemented.

2025-12-22T04:35:30.295631+00:00 IST

UP govt notfies Shri Banke Bihari Ji Temple Trust bill as act

The Uttar Pradesh government notified the Shri Banke Bihari Ji Temple Trust Bill as an act following the governor's assent on August 21.

2025-12-22T04:24:45.802700+00:00 IST

Cab driver arrested for harassing woman, dropping her mid-ride

he Gurugram Police have arrested a 22-year-old cab driver who misbehaved with a woman and dropped her mid-ride. The arrest was made within hours of the incident, ensuring the woman's safety. On the evening of December 15, 2025, a young woman booked a cab to return home from her office. According to the complaint, the trouble began when she asked the driver to lower the car's music volume.

2025-12-22T04:24:19.854616+00:00 IST

UP CM Yogi addresses public grievances during ‘Janta Darshan’

During the public outreach event, the Chief Minister reviewed written applications submitted by people and assured them of timely assistance and resolution. He also interacted warmly with children present at the venue, addressing their issues and encouraging them to actively participate in community development.

2025-12-22T04:18:12.346128+00:00 IST

NCERT constitutes team to develop Class 11, 12 textbooks on AI

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has constituted a textbook development team to develop syllabi and books of Artificial Intelligence for Grades 11 and 12, the Ministry of Education said.

2025-12-22T04:08:11.898699+00:00 IST

KCR accuses Centre, Telangana govt of betraying state

BRS chief and former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) strongly alleged that both the Telangana State Government and the Central Government are jointly betraying Telangana. He clarified that Telangana is not a backward region but one that has been deliberately pushed backward.

2025-12-22T03:55:29.272090+00:00 IST

Telangana government interested only in real estate business: KCR

"The (state) government is interested only in real estate business and is selling hill lands for commissions," KCR said on Sunday, while addressing a press conference at Telangana Bhavan.

2025-12-22T03:47:33.735191+00:00 IST

Fake Samsung phone racket busted in Delhi, 4 arrested

In a major breakthrough against organised cyber-enabled and telecom-related fraud, the Special Staff, Central District, Delhi Police, busted a well-entrenched racket involved in illegal assembly and sale of fake premium Samsung mobile phones in the Karol Bagh area.

2025-12-22T03:09:19.152079+00:00 IST

Slight improvement in Delhi as air quality remains 'very poor'

Delhi saw a slight improvement in air quality on Monday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) at 366 around 8 am. However, it continues to remain in the 'very poor' category.

2025-12-22T03:06:45.832101+00:00 IST