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Dense fog envelops Delhi-NCR; average air quality remains 'very poor'

Dense fog envelops Delhi-NCR; average air quality remains 'very poor'

Low visibility continued to affect flight operations at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, with several flights being delayed or cancelled for the past few days due to persistent smog and dense fog across the national capital city. Road traffic was also hit badly, especially in areas such as the Rajokri flyover in south Delhi, where visibility dropped to extremely low levels. Vehicles were seen moving slowly with headlights and parking lights switched on. Dec 23, 2025
She clarified that the ordeal she has endured has no connection with her identity as Haji Mastan's daughter during his lifetime and began only after his death.Stating that she was a minor at the time of the alleged crimes, Haseen claimed she was raped, su

Haji Mastan's daughter alleges years of sexual abuse, seeks PM's intervention

She clarified that the ordeal she has endured has no connection with her identity as Haji Mastan's daughter during his lifetime and began only after his death. Stating that she was a minor at the time of the alleged crimes, Haseen claimed she was raped, subjected to sustained mental and physical abuse and deprived of her property after her identity was concealed. Dec 23, 2025
All eyes on Aravallis: Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav assures protection, illegal mining to be stopped

All eyes on Aravallis: Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav assures protection, illegal mining to be stopped

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav has assured that the government is fully committed to protecting the Aravalli range and will not allow illegal mining. He said the Supreme Court has backed the government's approach, clarified that there is no dilution of safeguards, and emphasised that a scientific management plan will guide any future decisions to ensure sustainable and eco-friendly protection of the Aravallis. Dec 23, 2025
India in advanced stages of trade talks with US: Piyush Goyal

India in advanced stages of trade talks with US: Piyush Goyal

Goyal told journalists that India has already finalised free trade agreements with three members of the Five Eyes (FVEY) intelligence alliance — Australia, the UK, and New Zealand. The US and Canada comprise the other two members of the grouping. Dec 22, 2025
The victim was identified as Muhammad Motaleb Shikder, a student leader of the National Citizen Party (NCP), the same party to which Osman Haidi belonged. He was shot in the head in Khulna by unidentified gunmen this morning at around 11.45 AM. He is curr

Bangladesh burns: Another student leader faces murderous attack

The victim was identified as Muhammad Motaleb Shikder, a student leader of the National Citizen Party (NCP), the same party to which Osman Haidi belonged. He was shot in the head in Khulna by unidentified gunmen this morning at around 11.45 AM. He is currently in the hospital undergoing treatment. Dec 22, 2025
The new face of Lashkar: Talha Saeed as boss, grooming white-collar and child recruits

The new face of Lashkar: Talha Saeed as boss, grooming white-collar and child recruits

The outfit has decided to infuse fresh blood and go back to the basics. The first visible change is in the leadership, with most operations today headed by Talha Saeed, the son of Lashkar-e-Tayiba chief Hafiz Saeed. While Hafiz Saeed is kept in the loop relating to all activities, it is Talha who is calling the shots, an Intelligence Bureau official said. Dec 22, 2025
Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

RBI may cut repo rate to 5 pc in upcoming MPC meet: Report

"We see scope for a final 25bps rate cut in February or April 2026. Given the dovish policy guidance, we cannot rule out the possibility of a final 25bps rate cut in Feb'26 meeting to 5 per cent repo rate, even as the timing of final rate cut is usually difficult to call," the report said. Dec 22, 2025