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Kolkata Metro has added extra and late-night services on Blue and Green lines to help revelers avoid the gridlock.

Gridlock Alert: Central Kolkata likely to get paralyzed as Park Street carnival triggers massive diversions due to crowd gathering

December 25, 2025 12:10 IST

As Christmas celebrations peak, Central Kolkata is witnessing massive congestion with Park Street and adjoining roads closed to vehicles, prompting authorities to advise commuters to use extended Metro services.

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At least 9 killed as bus catches fire after collision with container truck in Karnataka’s Chitradurga

December 25, 2025 12:30 IST

The accident occurred on the NH 48 near Hiriyur. The bus heading from Bengaluru to Gokarna had 32 people on board, many of whom escaped by jumping out of the vehicle.

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2 women held for attempting to extort builder’s son of Rs 5 cr

December 25, 2025 11:55 IST

An officer said the women were produced before the court and remanded in police custody till December 27.

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‘Preventable tragedy’: Indian-origin man dies in Canada’s Edmonton after long wait in hospital

December 25, 2025 11:46 IST

Prashant Sreekumar, a 44-year-old chartered accountant, leaves behind his wife and three children.

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Pune’s SPPU to hold awareness programme on antimicrobial resistance from February 3

December 25, 2025 14:14 IST

The SPPU programme on antimicrobial resistance will include expert talks, science-based plays, campus awareness marches, radio podcasts, oral presentations by PhD scholars, and a quiz.

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MSP revolution to ‘Bharat Taxi’: Shah unveils cooperative-led vision for Haryana

December 25, 2025 11:07 IST

Highlighting the scale of government investment, Shah pointed out that the agriculture budget has risen from Rs 22,000 crore in 2014 to Rs 1.27 lakh crore today.

The new airport is expected to ease congestion at Mumbai’s CSMIA and boost regional air connectivity.

Navi Mumbai International Airport opens to passengers today as first flight lands at 8 am 

December 25, 2025 11:01 IST

The inaugural arrival of IndiGo flight 6E460 from Bengaluru at NMIA was welcomed with a ceremonial water cannon salute.

Soon after the murder of a real estate operative in Bengaluru on July 15, a city BJP MLA who is accused in the case received a phone call from the main accused Jagadish P alias Jaga, a criminal history sheeter, and the duo held a meeting before Jaga fled the country, the Karnataka CID police has found from call and cell phone location data for the duo.

Bengaluru realtor murder case: CID cites call, cell location records to link main accused with BJP MLA Byrathi Basavaraj

December 25, 2025 10:59 IST

Shiva was murdered outside his house on a busy street in east Bengaluru by a gang of hired assailants, allegedly operating on behalf of Basavaraj’s associates, including Jaga. While Jaga is the main accused in the case, Basavaraj is accused number five.

The airport is expected to reduce pressure on Mumbai’s existing airport and improve travel access across the region.

WATCH: IndiGo flight from Bengaluru gets water cannon salute as Navi Mumbai International Airport begins operations

December 25, 2025 12:02 IST

India’s newest greenfield airport in Navi Mumbai has begun commercial operations, marking a major boost to Maharashtra's aviation capacity and connectivity.

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CAT results announced, PEC student tops Tricity with 99.95 percentile

December 25, 2025 10:20 IST

One of the top performers, Raahil Rai, a final-year student of PEC Chandigarh who secured an impressive 99.95 percentile, attributed his success to rigorous practice. “My entire preparation revolved around attempting as many mock tests as possible. This helped me maximise my attempts during the actual exam.”

Appearing for the petitioners, senior advocate R.S. Bains argued that the rules were framed pursuant to the constitution of a Real Estate Advisory Committee

Punjab building rules put on hold as HC flags risk of chaos, densification

December 25, 2025 09:36 IST

The petition has been filed by Harbinder Singh Sekhon, 93, and Jasindet Sekhon, who have questioned the validity of the new rules on the ground that they are inconsistent with existing laws, including the Punjab Fire Prevention and Fire Safety Act, 2004, and the National Building Code of India, 2016

Former Health Minister Balbir Singh Sidhu displays GMADA advertisement and documents related to the enhancement rate of Sectors 76-80 in Mohali. (Express Photo: Jasbir Malhi)

Former minister slams AAP govt after advertisement did not mention reduced enhancement in price of Mohali plots

December 25, 2025 08:39 IST

At present, the affected residents continue to wait for clear answers and concrete action, while the issue remains a subject of intense political and administrative debate in Mohali.

Karnataka bus fire: The accident, which killed at least 10 people, occurred near Gorlathu village in Hiriyur taluk (Photo: Special arrangement)

At least 10 killed in Karnataka bus fire in Chitradurga; Centre announces Rs 2 lakh compensation

December 25, 2025 09:39 IST

Karnataka bus fire: At least 10 people died after a bus collided with a truck and caught fire on NH-48 in Karnataka's Chitradurga district, triggering rescue and recovery operations near Hiriyur.

Four luxury cars, Rs 20 crore assets — and a lavish Dubai wedding: YouTuber Anurag Dwivedi faces ED heat

Four luxury cars, Rs 20 crore assets — and a lavish Dubai wedding: YouTuber Anurag Dwivedi faces ED heat

December 25, 2025 07:22 IST

The agency had conducted searches at 10 premises in Lucknow, Unnao and Delhi linked to Anurag in an illegal betting and gambling case.

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Substantiate how dialogue in Dhurandhar defamed Baloch community: Gujarat HC to petitioners

December 25, 2025 06:48 IST

The Gujarat HC was hearing a petition filed by two members of the Baloch community that sought directions to the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) and the filmmakers to remove the contentious dialogue from the film as well as its promotions.

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18-year-old killed by friends over relationship dispute, body dumped in Outer North Delhi canal; two held

December 25, 2025 06:35 IST

According to the police, on November 22, a PCR call reported that a body was floating in the Munak Canal near Haiderpur Water Treatment Plant. 

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After Mamata’s GST ‘big blunder’ charge, why is Amit Mitra blaming the Centre

December 25, 2025 06:31 IST

The former Bengal Finance Minister says CM’s anguish justified

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Vajpayee’s stature was defined not by the positions he held but by his deeds: Rajnath

December 25, 2025 06:30 IST

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak were present at the event.

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GRAP-IV revoked, Stage III remains in effect: Strong winds puts Delhi’s AQI in ‘poor’ category, but air set to worsen again

December 25, 2025 06:29 IST

While Noida recorded an AQI of 273 (Poor), significant improvement from Tuesday's 426 (Severe), Gurgaon was at 236, down from 326 on Tuesday.

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Why a dinner meeting of BJP’s Brahmin MLAs in Lucknow chill has raised political temperature in UP

December 25, 2025 09:34 IST

BJP leaders say 'informal gathering' should not be seen from caste or any other angle, Opp claims 'all is not well' in the ruling party

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Delhi Police seizes heroin worth Rs 1.5 crore, two arrested

December 25, 2025 06:25 IST

“The team intercepted a motorcycle and following legal protocols, conducted a search of the vehicle, resulting in the recovery of 304 grams of heroin,” officers said.

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Pilot-passenger scuffle at IGIA: Police start scrutiny of CCTV footage, medical report confirms assault

December 25, 2025 06:24 IST

The CCTV footage shows the pilot hitting Dewan and restraining him, officers said. 

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‘Don’t want sympathy, only justice’: Acid attack survivor as court acquits three in 2009 case

December 25, 2025 06:20 IST

“This is a mockery of the justice system. My statements were completely ignored. I was so hopeful…I waited for 16 years,” she said. She spent all these years running from courtrooms to hospital wards.

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