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Traffic will be temporarily restricted on YD Math Road in Koramangala up to Microland Junction at Sukh Sagar Junction. (File Photo)

New Year 2026: avoid these roads and junctions in Bengaluru on New Year’s Eve

December 29, 2025 20:53 IST

Vehicle movement is restricted on a few roads in Bengaluru from December 31 to midnight of January 1, 2026.

Amitesh Kumar, Commissioner of Police said along with an increase in average speed, the monthly average severe traffic congestion at the major locations in the city has reduced by 50 percent.

Average vehicle speeds on main roads in Pune rises by 10 percent: Police

December 29, 2025 20:40 IST

The series of changes implemented by the Pune traffic police were coordinated by Additional Commissioner of Police Manoj Patil in association with Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) and other agencies.

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CM Yogi attends senior Uttar Pradesh police officers conference

December 29, 2025 20:09 IST

According to a release issued by the state government, the CM stated that UP Police has transitioned from reactive policing to proactive and predictive policing, instilling fear among criminals and confidence among citizens.

So far, the police and FSDA have lodged 79 FIRs against 161 firms/operators in 36 districts under relevant sections of the BNS and NDPS Act.

Cough syrup racket: UP food and drug dept wants tighter rules, sends proposals to state, central govts

December 29, 2025 20:20 IST

In 2024-25, the supply of codeine-based cough syrup in the state was found to be several times higher than actual medical requirements.

At Parel and LTT Terminal 2, the focus is on expanding maintenance facilities and easing pressure on crowded terminals.

Coaching terminal expansion to enable 584 additional suburban train services by 2030

December 29, 2025 19:30 IST

On Western Railway, new services will be introduced after completion of the sixth line till Borivli, with additional AC locals added as new rakes are commissioned.

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini

2025: Why it was an unquiet year for Haryana

December 29, 2025 19:17 IST

From the busting a white collar terror module and recovery of 2,900 kg of explosives to turmoil in the police force — marred by suicides and a shake-up at the top — it was an unquiet year for Haryana. Politically, however, it bought big gains for the BJP, which swept the civic polls even as the Cong finally started to get its act together.

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Bengaluru land Infosys sold to real estate company not allotted by govt, says Industries Department

December 29, 2025 18:51 IST

Reports of the Rs 250-crore land deal between Infosys and Puravankara sparked a debate regarding companies selling land allotted to them by the Karnataka government.

The body of Guljan Parveen Molla alias Reshmi, 22, was recovered from the police quarters of Canning police station on Sunday

SIT formed for probe into home guard’s death in Bengal police quarters; family lodges complaint against sub-inspector of the station

December 29, 2025 18:43 IST

The body of Guljan Parveen Molla alias Reshmi, 22, was recovered from the police quarters of Canning police station on Sunday.

Passengers are advised to use the Trinity and Cubbon Park stations for boarding and alighting.

Bengaluru Metro to extend services on New Year’s eve; MG Road station to close at 10 pm

December 29, 2025 18:26 IST

With a large number of revellers expected along MG Road, Brigade Road, and Church Street, the MG Road metro station will remain closed for entry and exit from 10 pm on December 31.

According to a university official, at least four students were caught cheating during the semester examinations this year using headphones, and none of them belonged to the minority community.

Student ‘asked to partially remove hijab’ before exam: Jadavpur University forms 3-member fact-finding committee

December 29, 2025 18:22 IST

The third-year English student also alleged that the invigilator asked her several irrelevant questions about the hijab

The minister also clarified that already approved pension schemes had not been stopped and that assistance related to deaths, accidents, and funerals was being provided on a priority basis.

‘This is outright loot’: Haryana minister Anil Vij flags ‘Rs 1,500-crore scam’ involving fake construction worker registration

December 29, 2025 18:09 IST

Haryana Labour Minister Anil Vij has requested Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini to order an investigation into the anomalies in the registration of construction workers who want to avail of the benefits of government schemes.

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Ahead of BMC polls, Mumbai chief of Sharad Pawar-led NCP Rakhee Jadhav joins BJP

December 29, 2025 18:21 IST

Rakhee Jadhav is likely to contest from Ward Number 131 (Ghatkopar) in Mumbai in the BMC elections 2026.

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‘Investigation officer not serious from day one’: Delhi court acquits 3 men in 2009 acid attack case, flags ‘shoddy probe’

December 29, 2025 20:02 IST

Pulling up the police, a Delhi court said other than the strong suspicion raised by the woman, there is no incriminating evidence against the accused

“Without BLAs’ help, BLOs can’t do the enumeration form fill-up process. How can the Election Commission bar BLAs? West Bengal is not the zamindari of the Election Commission. We did this according to Abhishek Banerjee’s order,” Majumdar said after the protest. (Express Photo)

TMC’s protests disrupt SIR hearings at 3 Bengal centres

December 29, 2025 18:23 IST

A party delegation led by MP Partha Bhowmik and state Industry minister Sashi Panja went to meet Bengal CEO Manoj Agarwal

Gadkari also said that the city of Nagpur has not seen drinking water protests in the last 10 years.

Performance-based politics, not identity politics, should define democracy: Nitin Gadkari

December 29, 2025 19:47 IST

Nitin Gadkari highlighted successful water management initiatives in Nagpur, saying that the city has not seen drinking water protests in the last decade.

PAU V-C Dr. Satbir Gosal (centre) showing the top level ranking award for PAU among all the state Agricultural universities of the country. (Express Photo)

Yearender 2025: Ludhiana’s PAU reaffirms its status in rankings, farmer-focused extension, and global engagement

December 29, 2025 17:15 IST

Punjab Agricultural University secured the top position among state agricultural universities in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) for the third consecutive year.

INSV Kaundinya is a stitched sail ship, based on a 5th-century CE ship depicted in the paintings of Ajanta Caves.

INSV Kaundinya begins journey to Oman: All you need to know about the ancient-style sailing vessel

December 29, 2025 18:18 IST

INSV Kaundinya features elements reflecting India's maritime heritage, including symbolic motifs and a Harappan-style anchor.

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As NCPs unite for PCMC polls, BJP scoffs at them: ‘won’t make a difference to us’

December 29, 2025 17:03 IST

In the 2017 PCMC elections, the BJP won a brute majority of 78 seats, and held the reins of the civic body until 2022.

Earlier, the Gujarat ATS had busted another alleged illegal factory manufacturing mephedrone in Rajasthan’s Jodhpur district. (File Photo)

Gujarat ATS, Rajasthan police bust ‘illegal drug factory’ in Rajasthan, seize 22 kg psychotropic substances

December 29, 2025 16:59 IST

The operation led to the alleged seizure of 5 kg of Alprazolam and 17 kg of a mixture of two sedatives, Prazepam and Temazepam, which are more potent.

According to police, they received information on Sunday afternoon about an argument outside a church. (File Photo)

Pastor among 3 held over ‘religious conversion’ claims at UP church; Bajrang Dal workers protest

December 29, 2025 20:16 IST

The incident was reported from Uttar Pradesh’s Fatehpur district. Police denied claims that the accused were assaulted by members of the public.

The robbers pretended to enquire about a silver bracelet but soon brandished weapons at the woman present at the counter. Her husband Vipin Verma reacted swiftly by climbing over the counter and pushing the robbers out of the shop, while his wife followed. The robbers fled the spot as locals gathered. (Express Photo)

Crime spree grips Punjab’s Doaba region, over 12 thefts and robberies reported in a few days

December 29, 2025 17:04 IST

A gang of around a dozen masked thieves looted gold and silver ornaments worth Rs 70-80 lakh from Babbar Jewellers, located in Jalandhar’s Shahid Babu Labh Singh Nagar in the early hours of Monday.

‘The minority vote will come’ to his new party in 2026, Kabir said. (Express Photo)

Humayun Kabir accuses Mamata of ‘appeasing Hindus’, says Muslim voters shifting towards him

December 29, 2025 19:30 IST

The suspended TMC MLA alleges police harassment since he laid the foundation stone for Babri-like mosque in Bengal

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Bengaluru businessman arrested for raping minor, cheating her sister of gold, cash worth Rs 75 lakh

December 29, 2025 16:21 IST

According to the Bengaluru police, the accused initially befriended the younger sister before trapping the 21-year-old woman in a romantic relationship.

The stash, spread over a 700-metre stretch, is part of liquor worth over Rs 7.5 crore destroyed within Vadodara city limits in 2025 so far.

New Year Warning to Bootleggers: Vadodara police crush 50,000 units of liquor seized in 2025 under road rollers

December 29, 2025 19:32 IST

The stash, spread over a 700-metre stretch, is part of liquor worth over Rs 7.5 crore destroyed within Vadodara city limits in 2025 so far

Prayagraj: People sit around a makeshift fire to warm themselves as dense fog blankets the area on a cold winter morning, in Prayagraj, Monday, Dec. 29, 2025. (PTI Photo)

Will fog and rain spoil your New Year plans? IMD issues alert for UP

December 29, 2025 19:20 IST

The IMD has said West UP may see light rain on January 1 due to a western disturbance. Check the forecast for the state

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