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Rs 1.5 lakh crore projects in India's Smart Cities result in cleaner air, drop in crime

India's Smart Cities Mission is set to complete a decade of its existence in June with 90 per cent of the Rs 1.64 lakh crore worth of projects, focused on mobility, potable water and sanitation across 100 cities, having been completed, according to an SBI report released on Tuesday.

Apr 22, 2025

Bengaluru Police now file FIR against Air Force officer in road rage case

The Bengaluru Police lodged an FIR against an Indian Air Force officer on Tuesday in connection with a road rage incident involving him and a bike rider.

Apr 22, 2025

Woman's body with sealed lips found in dumped trolley bag in Kolkata

The body of a woman with sealed lips was recovered from a trolley bag dumped at the roadside at Baguihati in the northern outskirts of Kolkata on Tuesday.

Apr 22, 2025

K'taka ex-DGP murder: Wife sent to judicial custody, daughter admitted to NIMHANS

K'taka ex-DGP murder: Wife sent to judicial custody, daughter admitted to NIMHANSK'taka ex-DGP murder: Wife sent to judicial custody, daughter admitted to NIMHANS

Apr 22, 2025

Modi govt working for sustainability with 'unwavering' commitment, says HM Shah on Earth Day

As the world observed Earth Day on Tuesday, leaders across the political spectrum reaffirmed their commitment to environmental protection and praised the Modi government's continued push for sustainable development, climate responsibility, and ecological balance.

Apr 22, 2025

ED notice to Mahesh Babu in money laundering case linked to realty firms

The Enforcement Directorate has summoned top Tollywood actor Mahesh Babu in a money laundering case linked to realty firms Surana Group and Sai Surya Developers.

Apr 22, 2025

J&K flash flood: Hundreds of vehicles stranded, Jammu-Srinagar National Highway to reopen after 5–6 days

Traffic on the vital Jammu-Srinagar National Highway remains suspended for the second consecutive day following heavy rains, cloudbursts, and landslides in the Ramban district. Over 20 locations, particularly between Ramban and Ramsoo, have been buried under thick mud, some as deep as 20 feet, hampering clearance efforts.

Apr 21, 2025

Pope Francis leaves world and faithful in times of conflict

"Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis. At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father," , Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber, announced the death of Pope Francis from the Casa Santa Marta with these words on Monday morning.

Apr 21, 2025

Temple vandalised; Canadian MP calls it chilling reminder of growing influence of Khalistani extremism

Following the recent vandalism of a Gurudwara in Vancouver, British Columbia, another disturbing incident has surfaced targeting the Lakshmi Narayan Temple in Surrey.

Apr 21, 2025

Something very wrong with system: Rahul Gandhi claims Maha election fraud in US

Congress leader and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, who is on a US visit, has raised serious concerns over the integrity of India's electoral process, alleging voter fraud and accusing the Election Commission of India (ECI) of being compromised.

Apr 21, 2025

World leaders mourn passing of first Pope from Southern Hemisphere

Several world leaders on Monday mourned the passing of Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta.

Apr 21, 2025

Panic buying of petrol, diesel in Kashmir as Srinagar-Jammu national highway shut after landslides

Despite assurances from authorities about sufficient stocks of petrol and diesel in Kashmir to last for 17 days, the closure of the Jammu-Srinagar highway resulted in motorists mobbing various filling stations on Monday to fill the tanks of their vehicles.

Apr 21, 2025

Delhi CM's heat action plan: 3000 water ATMs, cooling shelters, 'Aapda Mitras'

Activating the disaster management machinery and proposing 3,000 cold water ATMs, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday unveiled Heat Action Plan (2025), promising to collectively offer respite to people in sweltering heat.

Apr 21, 2025

Our policies will shape India's future of next 1000 years, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday stated that his government is developing policies to shape the future for the next 1,000 years.

Apr 21, 2025

Pope Francis dies: What happens next? Inside Vatican's sacred transition and beyond

What really happens when the papal seat falls vacant? What comes next for the Church — and for over a billion Catholics worldwide?

Apr 21, 2025