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Air India crash, Op Sindoor, Mahakumbh stampede to Trump's tariff, new pope: Top headlines of 2025 going down in history

From stampedes, worsening AQI, terrorist attacks and aviation chaos in India to election of new Pope, Iran – Israel war and Trump's foreign policy; the year 2025 came with some of the most significant and jolting events.

25 days ago

Three OGWs posing as journalists declared proclaimed offenders in Kashmir

Three OGWs of proscribed terror outfits, including a woman, have been declared proclaimed offenders by the Special NIA Court in Srinagar for their alleged involvement in anti-national and secessionist activities. The accused were reportedly masquerading as journalists and social media influencers to spread fabricated and provocative content online.

26 days ago

Dense fog engulfs Delhi-NCR, over 140 flights cancelled as visibility drops

The dense fog also affected air traffic operations at the Indira Gandhi International Airport. Taking to social media platform X, Delhi Airport authorities issued a passenger advisory, stating: "Due to prevailing dense fog conditions, flight operations are currently being conducted under CAT III protocols, which may result in delays or cancellations. Our ground teams are on-site and actively assisting passengers to ensure a smooth travel experience. For the latest flight updates, please reach out to your respective airlines. We sincerely regret for any inconvenience caused."

26 days ago

Delhi chokes as AQI slips into 'severe' zone

Several monitoring stations across central and south Delhi recorded 'very poor' air quality levels. AQI readings stood at 370 at Mandi House and India Gate, 340 at Mathura Road and Sarojini Nagar, while Rashtrapati Bhawan and ITO both recorded an AQI of 357.

26 days ago

Had 'insightful interaction' with economists on Aatmanirbharta, Viksit Bharat: PM Modi

To sustain long-term growth, PM Modi called for mission-mode reforms across diverse sectors during the meeting held at NITI Aayog on Tuesday.

26 days ago

New Year celebrations: Zero tolerance for drunk driving, Hyderabad Commissioner warns tipplers

Hyderabad Commissioner announced special drunken driving checks will be conducted in 120 areas of the city on the intervening night of December 31 and January 1. This special drive will continue throughout the first week of January.

26 days ago

PM Modi's 2025 in frames: From Op Sindoor to Ram Mandir Dhwajarohan [Photos]

The Prime Minister's calendar was marked by heartfelt interactions with citizens, visits to sacred temples, strategic outreach to border regions, inauguration and inspection of major infrastructure projects and participation in programmes aimed at empowering people at the grassroots. Many of these moments were captured in photographs, shared on narendramodi.in, that resonated widely and defined the visual memory of the year.

26 days ago

US-led strikes net 25 ISIS operatives in Syria

CENTCOM said the actions followed the launch of Operation Hawkeye Strike on December 19, when US and Jordanian forces struck more than 70 ISIS targets using over 100 precision munitions.

26 days ago

Another Hindu man shot dead in Bangladesh amid continuous attacks on minorities

The Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defence Force, also known as the Ansar Bahini, is a paramilitary auxiliary force under the Ministry of Home Affairs, responsible for internal security and law enforcement in the country.

26 days ago

'Spoke about Kerala govt's interference in Karnataka, not about Keralites': Deputy CM Shivakumar

Responding to media queries at the Vidhana Soudha on Tuesday, Shivakumar said, "I only stated that the Kerala Chief Minister and the Kerala government should not interfere in the administration of the Karnataka government. I did not speak about Keralites. Rajeev Chandrasekhar is misrepresenting my statement and misleading people."

26 days ago

Despite Pahalgam attack, 2025 emerges J&K's least violent year in over two decades

Despite the deadly Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians, 2025 is set to close as the least violent year in Jammu and Kashmir in more than 20 years. Official police data shows a sharp decline in terror-related incidents.

26 days ago

Sensex, Nifty end flat amid mixed sectoral cues

The Sensex closed at 84,675.08, slipping 20.46 points or 0.02 per cent, while the Nifty settled marginally lower at 25,938.85, down 3.25 points or 0.01 per cent. "The Nifty has also slipped below the 21 EMA, reinforcing the short-term downtrend. Immediate support is placed in the 25,850–25,870 zone," market watchers stated.

26 days ago

From rallies to AI propaganda: LeT, JeM plot more lethal comeback, target 10,000 recruits

The year 2026 would be majorly about re-grouping and also making the outfits doubly lethal, an officer said. Both these groups were hit the hardest during Operation Sindoor, launched by the Indian armed forces to avenge the Pahalgam attack.

26 days ago

Bengaluru demolition row: Pralhad Joshi slams Cong govt, calls relief to encroachers a 'paradox'

Addressing the media in Delhi, Joshi said farmers, crop-loss victims and people displaced by natural disasters in Karnataka have been waiting for years for compensation and rehabilitation. Even beneficiaries under the Gruha Lakshmi scheme are yet to receive promised funds, he said, alleging that the government displayed unusual urgency only in the case of Kogilu encroachers.

26 days ago

Indian equities to be on firmer footing in 2026, with corporate earnings likely to improve

The asset management firm forecasted sectoral leadership to be driven by domestic cyclicals and consumption, while exports could gain momentum as tariff-related uncertainties ease and the rupee stabilises.

27 days ago