A 15-day sit-in against a coal block project in Raigarh's Tamnar region turned violent, leaving a police officer and several cops injured. Vehicles were torched as tensions escalated. Read the full details.
Central Railway's Mumbai division will conduct a megablock on December 28 for maintenance. Check revised train schedules for Main and Harbour lines, alternative travel options, and plan your commute accordingly.
A 29-year-old fisherman fell into the sea off Chennai coast. Separately, an unidentified body was found ashore near Kasimedu harbour. Police are investigating both incidents.
Chennai's Kasimedu deep-sea fishermen face a price-fixing crisis despite a 100-tonne daily skipjack tuna catch. Middlemen slash profits, urgent govt intervention sought. Read more.
Western Railway announces major block, cancelling up to 1750 trains over 5 days for crucial signalling upgrade work between Kandivli and Borivli. Plan your commute.
Kolkata Metro Railway will run special services on Christmas Day, December 25th, for Blue and Green lines with extended hours and frequent intervals. Plan your festive travel now!
Orissa High Court gives state until Jan 8 to investigate PIL alleging massive under-utilisation of iron ore mining capacity, causing crores in revenue loss. Read the full details.
Kolkata Metro will run extra late-night services on Blue and Green Lines on December 25 for Christmas crowds heading to Park Street. Check the special schedule here.
Industry leaders and activists demand progress on the 240km Sambhajinagar-Dharashiv rail line. The project promises to boost industry, tourism, and regional development in Marathwada.
BMRCL announces a major push to operationalise 79km of new Metro corridors in Bengaluru by 2027, including the airport line. Details on timelines, new trains, and the Orange Line tender.
Bengaluru's Namma Metro enhances Yellow Line service, reducing train intervals to 13 minutes from Tuesday. Commuters on the RV Road-Bommasandra route can expect less waiting time and smoother travel.
Singer Lily Allen reveals her daughters still text ex David Harbour, shares painful divorce lessons, and hasn't ruled out marriage again. Read her candid interview.
Rajasthan government restarts the auction process for two significant gold mine blocks in Banswara and Udaipur, aiming to join India's gold-producing states. Bids open until Jan 2, 2026.
Western Railway cancels up to 80 local trains daily on Borivali-Kandivali line for 30 days due to sixth line work. Commuters advised to plan journeys, check timetables.
ISRO's LVM3 M6 mission on December 24 will launch the massive BlueBird Block-2 satellite for AST SpaceMobile, aiming to deliver direct-to-smartphone 5G broadband globally and bridge the digital divide.
India's proposed deepfake rules risk stifling free speech and innovation. Experts argue for a balanced approach focusing on user awareness and provenance, not platform policing. Learn why smart regulation is key.
A newborn girl was rescued after being abandoned near a health centre in Hazaribag. The baby is now under treatment and Child Welfare Committee care. Read the full story of the rescue.
Western Railway cancels 80 suburban services daily & regulates long-distance trains for 30 days from Dec 30 to Jan 18 for crucial 6th line extension work up to Borivli. Details inside.
SAD President Sukhbir Badal claims party's performance matched Congress in zila parishad & block samiti elections, alleges AAP used unfair means. Read the full analysis.
Indian Coast Guard inspects salvaged fishing trawler FB Paramita-11 that sank after a collision with a Bangladeshi vessel. 11 rescued, 2 bodies recovered. Investigation ongoing to ensure fishermen safety.
Uttarkashi MLA Durgeshwar Lal faces controversy as ₹22,962 credited to his & wife's accounts under MGNREGA. Officials call it a 'mistake', MLA alleges conspiracy. Read details.
Stuck on today's NYT Strands puzzle? Get all hints and answers for the December 19, 2025 challenge themed 'On the Chopping Block'. Discover the spangram and cutting techniques now!
David Harbour will not attend the Stranger Things finale celebration in New York due to a scheduling conflict. This follows reports of his erratic behaviour and an altercation video. Millie Bobby Brown is also absent due to injury.
A victory celebration for AAP in Ludhiana's Bachitar Nagar turned violent after a clash with Congress workers, leaving five injured. Police are investigating the incident.
BJP wins a crucial Block Samiti seat in Khadoor Sahib, Punjab, marking a significant morale boost for the party ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Read the full analysis.
David Harbour will miss the 'Stranger Things' finale event due to scheduling conflict, joining Millie Bobby Brown. Details on the gastropub incident and attendee list inside.
The crucial field survey for the Almatti-Kushtagi railway line is finished. The DPR is due by May 2026, promising better connectivity for central & north Karnataka. Read more.
Senior Congress leader Sukhpal Singh Khaira accuses AAP govt of large-scale electoral fraud in Punjab's block samiti & zila parishad elections. Details inside.
SAD's Majitha MLA Ganieve Kaur Majithia alleges Punjab Police manipulated Zila Parishad & Block Samiti elections for AAP amid 40% voter turnout. Read the full story.
Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa hails party's win in Qadian's zila parishad polls as a moral victory against AAP's pressure. He predicts Congress will form Punjab govt in 2027.