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Indian Railways Achieves 80% Punctuality Nationwide
Indian Railways achieved 80% overall punctuality between 8 and 14 December, underscoring its commitment to operational efficiency and passenger convenience. The performance reflects sustained efforts across divisions to maintain schedules...
‘Nehru Even in Their Dreams’: Congress Slams Centre Over Demand for Nehru Papers From Sonia Gandhi
The Congress on Thursday strongly criticised the BJP-led central government after it sought the return of 51 cartons of documents related to India’s first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, from senior...
VB–G Ram G Bill Passes in Lok Sabha Amid Opposition Uproar
The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), known as the VB–G Ram G Bill, 2025, through a voice vote amid...
Delhi Govt Targets AAP Over Pollution Inaction, Says 11 Years of Missed Deadlines Worsened Crisis
The Delhi government on Thursday accused the former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)–led administration of failing to implement critical pollution-control measures over the past 11 years, saying the prolonged inaction has...
Three Maoists Killed in Sukma Encounter, Operation Ongoing
Three Maoists, including a woman, died in an encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district on Thursday, December 18, 2025. The exchange of fire began in the morning on...
Massive Fire Guts Shanties in Kolkata; No Casualties
A massive fire erupted in the shanties near Eco Park on the eastern fringes of Kolkata on Wednesday evening, sparking panic among residents. The blaze began around 7:30 pm in...
‘Delhi Pollution Has Reached Lucknow’: Akhilesh Yadav Reacts After IND vs SA T20I Abandoned Due to Smog
Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday expressed concern over worsening air quality in Lucknow after the fourth T20 International between India and South Africa was abandoned due to poor...
Delhi’s New Anti-Pollution Curbs Take Effect: WFH Mandate, Vehicle Entry Ban and Mandatory PUC Explained
Stricter anti-pollution measures announced by the Delhi government came into force on Thursday after the city’s air quality index (AQI) slipped into the ‘severe’ category earlier this week. The fresh...
Delhi Fog Triggers Flight Disruptions as Airlines Issue Travel Advisories
Dense fog and poor visibility across Delhi and large parts of North India on Thursday morning led to widespread flight disruptions, prompting major airlines to issue travel advisories for passengers....
Delhi Mandates 50% Work From Home Under GRAP III & IV Amid Severe Air Pollution
In response to worsening air quality levels, the Delhi government has mandated work from home (WFH) for 50 per cent of employees across both public and private sector organisations. The...
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