Bengaluru's new transport watchdog lacks real power
Bengaluru's new Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority (UMTA) may be powerless as key decisions are exempt from its scrutiny. Will it truly transform the city's traffic? Read our analysis.
Bengaluru's new Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority (UMTA) may be powerless as key decisions are exempt from its scrutiny. Will it truly transform the city's traffic? Read our analysis.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife are in US custody, heading to New York to face narco-terrorism charges. Discover the details of his detention and the high-profile facility awaiting him.
Odisha government initiates public consultation to expand Bhubaneswar and Berhampur municipal corporations. Puri officially declared a metropolitan city for planned development. Details inside.
Mahayuti alliance secures 64 seats uncontested in Maharashtra municipal corporation elections ahead of January 15 polling. Key wins in Kolhapur, Pune, and other regions.
Prof Jai Shankar Prasad Pandey of Lucknow University secures a major ICSSR grant to research how Generation Z is transforming family dynamics in four Indian metros. Discover the study's goals.
All government and provincialised schools in Kamrup Metropolitan, Assam, are closed from Dec 31 to Jan 6 due to a severe cold wave. Daytime temperatures in Guwahati plummeted 6.4°C below normal. Read for details and weather forecast.
Commuters at Chennai's MGR Central Railway Station face dangerous chaos as bus bunching blocks bays, forcing passengers to squeeze between vehicles. Officials promise action. Read more.
Dhaka police allege suspects in Osman Hadi's murder fled to India's Meghalaya via Haluaghat border. BSF and Meghalaya police refute claims as baseless. Tensions rise between neighbours.
A legal battle erupts as the Trump-Kennedy Center files a $1 million lawsuit against a musician who cancelled a Christmas Eve concert in protest. Read the full story.
Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) launched commercial operations on December 25, 2025, marking a major milestone for Mumbai's aviation sector and enhancing regional connectivity. Read more.
US President Donald Trump hosts the 48th Kennedy Center Honors, showcasing his MC skills and joking about a career change. The event follows the controversial renaming of the arts centre.
President Donald Trump hosts the 48th Kennedy Center Honors, marking his first appearance. He jokes about leaving the presidency for a full-time hosting role. Details on honorees and how to watch.
British comedian Russell Brand formally charged with two new sexual offences, including rape. He now faces seven total charges and denies all allegations. Read the latest updates.
Bangladeshi journalists report their right to life is under threat as mobs target media. Police defend delayed response. Read the full report on the escalating press freedom crisis.
Tatjana 'Tia' Vesiolko has spent nearly a year in US ICE detention. Her American fiancé fights for her release, exposing the human cost of strict immigration policies. Read her story.
Guwahati's bus services were suspended on Saturday, stranding passengers across the city. The buses were diverted for PM Modi's visit, causing major commute disruptions. Read more about the chaos and official response.
Washington's iconic Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has been renamed to include former US President Donald J. Trump. Explore the history and controversy behind this major change.
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington DC has been renamed the Trump-Kennedy Center. The controversial decision, initiated by US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, has sparked outrage from the Kennedy family and critics.
A political firestorm erupts as Trump's board renames the JFK Center. Hakeem Jeffries calls it a 'disgrace'. Get the latest on this US culture war clash.
A board appointed by President Trump renames the Kennedy Center, inserting his name. Critics call it illegal, while the White House celebrates. Read the full controversy.
The iconic Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. will be renamed the Trump-Kennedy Center. The board, appointed by Trump, voted unanimously. However, ticket sales have reportedly fallen by 50%. Read more.
India has temporarily closed its visa application centers in Dhaka and Sylhet, Bangladesh, due to the security situation. Operations have shifted to the High Commission. Learn more.
Ahead of Ambernath municipal polls, CM Fadnavis rallies in Sena stronghold, pledges Metro expansion and dam projects. A direct contest heats up between state allies.
Bhopal's Metro launch coincides with a major expansion of its metropolitan region to nearly 10,000 sq km. The new plan promises balanced growth, better connectivity, and industrial hubs for Madhya Pradesh.
The Indore-Ujjain Metropolitan Region (IUMR) expands to 14,550 sq km, integrating 35 tehsils to boost planned development and attract large-scale investment in Madhya Pradesh. Read more.
A man was arrested in London after a pepper spray assault at Heathrow's Terminal 3 parking garage. Victims hospitalised but injuries not serious. Details inside.
President Trump personally awards five American arts icons in a revamped Oval Office ceremony, marking his direct control over the Kennedy Center. Read the full story.
President Trump personally awards five American arts figures in a revamped White House ceremony, marking his direct control over the Kennedy Center. Read the full story.
Delhi govt launches a 21-member task force to design DUMTA, a central body to streamline the capital's fragmented transport network and tackle congestion. Report due in 3 weeks.
Uttar Pradesh government unveils plans for high-capacity detention centres to house illegal infiltrators, following a detailed demonstration in Lucknow. Learn about the state's new security strategy.