Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor' with AQI at 391, nearing severe levels. Key areas like Anand Vihar recorded 445. Govt announces Rs. 100 crore for water body rejuvenation and new E-Waste Park. Stay informed and take precautions.
Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district delivered a decisive blow to Maoist insurgency in 2025 with over 150 surrenders, including a top leader. Discover how strategic ops are paving the way for a Naxal-free India.
Odisha police confirm the death of top Maoist leader Ganesh Uike and five associates in Kandhamal encounters. ADG Sanjeeb Panda predicts more surrenders, citing a major blow to the outfit. Details inside.
Punjab & Haryana High Court cautions against routine passport surrender as bail condition. Justice Sumeet Goel says order must be based on objective threat to justice. Read the full analysis.
India's first dedicated marine disaster response vessel, Samudra Pratap, is now operational. Learn how this ship will combat oil spills and protect our coastal ecosystem.
Leo, today's horoscope advises surrendering rigid control for peace. Find calm in love, career, and finances by trusting the flow. Read Vedic insights from Acharya Neeraj Dhankher.
Jharkhand DGP Tadasa Mishra inspected the Hazaribag open jail, reviewed inmate facilities, and assured benefits under the state's surrender policy. Read more.
22 Maoist insurgents from Chhattisgarh surrendered in Odisha, carrying a combined bounty of over Rs 2 crore. The mass surrender is a major setback for CPI (Maoist). Read the full story.
Odisha police credit a 10% higher reward payout for the mass surrender of 22 Maoists. The state's revised rehabilitation package now exceeds Chhattisgarh's, offering up to Rs 1.2 crore for top leaders.
Odisha's revised surrender policy yields results as 22 Maoists, including leaders, give up arms. DGP aims for insurgency-free India by March 2026. Read more.
In a significant boost to anti-Naxal operations, 22 extremists surrendered in Odisha's Malkangiri district. This follows 34 surrenders in Chhattisgarh last week, highlighting the impact of rehabilitation schemes and sustained security efforts. Read more.
Delhi govt to continue 'No PUC, No Fuel' policy even after GRAP-IV lifts. Minister Sirsa announces crackdown on faulty PUC centres & Rs 100 crore for water bodies. Read more.
In a major breakthrough, 22 Maoists surrendered in Odisha's Malkangiri district following a significant increase in state surrender rewards. The move aims to weaken Left-Wing Extremism. Read the full details.
Indian student Kautilya Pandit delivered a scathing critique of Pakistan's Kashmir claims at the Oxford Union, highlighting the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits and mocking its military record. Read the full viral speech.
Haryana Pollution Board fines violators Rs 2.8 crore in Gurgaon & Nuh for flouting dust, genset, and industrial norms. Major construction projects shut. Read the full report.
MPCB officials visited a Baner construction site to evaluate dust & noise control measures as per NGT's Dec 8 directive. Monitoring stations installed for 24-hour assessment.
Thane Municipal Corporation announces a scientific initiative including shelters, sterilisation drives, and awareness campaigns to manage the city's stray dogs. Learn about the new measures.
Telangana DGP Shivadhar Reddy announces surrender of 41 Maoists with 24 firearms. He reveals top leadership directed cadres to hide until 2026, urges more to surrender.
Alok Yadav, a PLFI militant with a ₹1 lakh reward, surrendered in Latehar. He had 35 cases & brought a pistol & uniform. Read the full story of his surrender here.
Former Samajwadi Party MLA Deepnarayan Singh Yadav surrenders in Jhansi court over dacoity and extortion charges. Properties worth ₹20.20 crore attached. Next hearing on Dec 24.
A 15-year-old Maoist cadre from Jharkhand surrendered before Rourkela police, disillusioned with extremist ideology. A .9mm carbine was recovered. Read the full story.
Security forces eliminate 3 Maoists with Rs 12 lakh bounty in Sukma. In a separate development, 11 insurgents surrender in Narayanpur. Read the latest on Chhattisgarh's anti-Naxal operations.
Delhi CM announces strict enforcement of 'No PUC, No Fuel' rule to combat air pollution. Learn how this move aims to curb vehicle emissions and improve air quality in the capital.
Ukraine's President Zelensky calls for accelerated peace talks after Berlin meetings. US expected to reach out to Moscow soon as battlefield pressures mount. Read the latest.
Karnataka appoints 1,000 pharmacy students to support drug control efforts. Learn about the initiative's impact on public health and student careers.
Ghaziabad's third animal birth control centre, built for Rs 2 crore, launches in Vijay Nagar, boosting daily sterilisation capacity to 120 dogs. Learn how this tackles the city's stray population challenge.
Parel residents report SRA site violating pollution norms with late-night work and no dust control. MPCB and BMC respond. Read the full story.
In a major blow to CPI (Maoist), 34 armed cadres surrendered in Bijapur. Key leaders like Sanju, carrying ₹8 lakh reward, quit citing police pressure and desire for normal life. Details inside.
In a major boost to anti-Naxal operations, 34 Maoists surrendered in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh. 26 carried rewards totalling Rs 84 lakh. Over 800 have quit violence in Dantewada in two years. Read more.
Karnataka government commits to addressing the outdated Rent Control Act, promising action following a heated Assembly debate. Tenants and landlords await concrete steps.