Gurgaon's groundwater level hits a decade high of 30.6m, but experts reveal the rise is due to heavy monsoon rains, not sustainable water management. The city still extracts 212% of its safe limit.
An NGO has filed a complaint alleging that ESZ monitoring committees for Kudremukh park and Someshwara sanctuary were formed without government approval. Learn the details and implications.
Azgara assembly area in Varanasi becomes the first to complete the Special Intensive Revision exercise. District election officer targets full completion by Tuesday. Read the latest updates.
A 40-year-old man, Rajnish alias Raju, was shot dead in Azamgarh's Kotwali area. Police suspect a land dispute led to the murder. SP confirms teams formed for arrest.
Environmentalists and residents from multiple states protest tree felling for Char Dham road widening in Uttarakhand's Bhagirathi Eco-Sensitive Zone, citing ecological threats. Read more.
Varanasi's 'Sundays on Cycle' event saw enthusiastic participation to celebrate India winning the bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Read about the vibrant community initiative.
Saudi Arabia warns citizens in Ethiopia after Marburg virus outbreak kills 8. Embassy urges extreme caution, lists safety measures. Stay informed.
CEC recommends cutting 2,777 trees in Taj Trapezium Zone for Kosi-Mathura corridor, with strict 10x compensatory plantation. SC to give final nod.
Varanasi (Kashi) bags the Smart City Innovation Award-2025 for its pioneering 3D Urban Spatial Digital Twin project, a first in India for comprehensive city planning and disaster management.
Indian Railways launches emergency trains between Howrah and Mumbai to evacuate hundreds stranded by IndiGo flight cancellations. Key halts in Bilaspur, Raipur, Durg, Gondia. Get details on schedules.
A Dahod court has ordered a gaming zone owner and an insurance firm to pay Rs 5 lakh with 9% interest to the family of Aadil Pathan, who died of electrocution in 2014. The court cited clear negligence. Read the full story.
Uttarakhand forest department approves 20.6 km road widening in Bhagirathi Eco Sensitive Zone for Char Dham project, facing protests over loss of 6,822 trees and slope stability fears. Read more.
Karnataka Cabinet cancels acquisition of 1,777 acres for Aerospace Park Phase-II after farmer protests. Land to be declared a Permanent Special Agriculture Zone. Details inside.
Reduced eco-sensitive zone around Bannerghatta National Park now faces new threats from proposed flyovers and a nearby airport. Experts warn of irreversible ecological damage. Read more.
Lucknow's Nawab Wajid Ali Shah Zoological Garden unveils a ₹1.91 crore makeover. Discover the new kids' play zone, bamboo furniture, and modern signage enhancing the visitor experience. Plan your visit today!
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation intensifies its drive, sealing 13 hospitals in the city's eastern part for operating without mandatory Building Use permission. Details inside.
A fire broke out in the UPS room of BHU's Cyber Library in Varanasi. All 400 students were evacuated safely. Short circuit suspected. Read the full report.
Kerala's coastal communities voice frustration as displacement projects and policy changes threaten livelihoods. Key issues like Coastal Highway compensation and CRZ amendments remain unaddressed by representatives. Read more.
SS Rajamouli's upcoming film 'Varanasi' starring Mahesh Babu & Priyanka Chopra is sparking a massive bidding war for its digital rights, with a potential Rs 1000 crore deal. Details inside.
A visual journey through December 5, 2025: From a grand welcome for President Putin in Varanasi to the full moon over Kolkata and global news events. See the day's most compelling images.
Women employees at Ludhiana's MC Zone A office suffered for decades with a single dilapidated washroom. Their recent protest finally led to action. Read about this glaring workplace disparity.
Indore's 10,500 private e-rickshaws, meant for eco-friendly travel, now cause major traffic disorder. Authorities plan a new zone-based strategy to control their movement. Read more.
Divisional Commissioner S Rajalingam warns agencies to complete Varanasi's Sarnath elevated road and Kazzakpura flyover within revised deadlines or face strict action. Details on the inspection here.
Supreme Court directs district judge-led committee to inspect disputed Old Goa bungalow for heritage norm breaches. The case, pending since 2022, sparks political uproar. Read the full story.
Azamgarh court sentences Vikas Singh to 2 years 9 months jail for making false police calls to disturb peace. Details on the case and Operation Conviction inside.
Supreme Court dismisses suspended fire officer's plea, upholds charges against all 15 accused in Rajkot TRP game zone fire that killed 27. Trial for culpable homicide not amounting to murder to proceed.
Residents of Varanasi performed a special aarti and organized a friendship march on December 3, 2025, ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to New Delhi. The event highlighted local support for India-Russia ties.
Ahead of Vladimir Putin's India visit, a viral video shows Varanasi residents performing 'aarti' for his photo. Watch the unique welcome and read about the key 23rd Annual Summit details.
In a series of overnight police encounters in Varanasi region, a murder suspect and seven cattle smugglers were arrested after exchanges of fire. Key details on the dramatic arrests.
Karnataka's Upa Lokayukta orders immediate removal of encroachments on Cauvery riverbed and buffer zone in Mandya. Action follows a detailed probe into illegal constructions.