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Helpdesk set up at airports; extra coaches and trains added to manage rush... [Read More]
08 December,2025 08:11 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarMumbai Metro’s Lines 2A and 7 faced major delays on Sunday evening, leaving passengers stranded at multiple stations with little communication from MMMOCL. Commuters reported stalled trains, technical snags and long halts, prompting the operator to issue a service update citing a temporary snag... [Read More]
07 December,2025 09:32 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarIndian Railways has introduced 84 special trains to support passengers affected by widespread flight cancellations. These services aim to ease travel for thousands caught in the disruption, with railway zones across the country adding more trains and deploying extra resources... [Read More]
07 December,2025 10:03 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarThis is expected to be complete by 2027, leading to an increase in local train services and reduced rush-hour crowds. The second project of note is the completion of a dedicated freight corridor till New Kharbao near Bhiwandi, which will take off all goods trains from passenger lines... [Read More]
07 December,2025 09:50 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarTo increase checking, conduct surprise checks; season ticket users will have to carry ID card... [Read More]
06 December,2025 09:29 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarThe last rites of three Jharkhand migrant workers who died in the Goa nightclub fire were performed in their hometowns in Jharkhand on Monday. The victims—Pradeep Mahto, Binod Mahto, and Mohit Munda—were flown back to Ranchi as officials ensured support for their families amid the ongoing investigation. Pics/PTI... [Read More]
08 December,2025 07:27 PM ISTDuring a heated Parliament debate on the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram, PM Modi accused Jawaharlal Nehru of echoing Jinnah’s objections to the national song, while highlighting its role in the freedom struggle. Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi slammed the remarks, alleging attempts to divert public attention. (Pics/PTI)... [Read More]
08 December,2025 07:07 PM ISTDay 6 of the Parliament Winter Session saw heated debates on national issues, sharp exchanges between ruling and opposition MPs, remarks by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Priyanka Gandhi’s critique, and discussions on the aviation crisis, with key interventions in both Houses. (Pics/PTI)... [Read More]
08 December,2025 06:51 PM ISTAs Richard Marx, Neeti Mohan and Julian Marley set the pace on Day 1, Blue, Yellow Claw, Prateek Kuhad and Kanika Kapoor headline Day 2... [Read More]
08 December,2025 04:19 PM ISTDelhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and her Cabinet ministers on Monday visited the Golden Temple in Amritsar to pay obeisance (PICS/X, TEXT: PTI)... [Read More]
08 December,2025 03:32 PM ISTMahouts guided Sumatran elephants to help remove fallen trees and debris in Meureudu, Pidie Jaya district, Aceh province, Indonesia, on Monday. (PICS. AFP) TEXT: AP... [Read More]
08 December,2025 03:14 PM ISTA special discussion on the 150th anniversary of `Vande Mataram` took place in the Lok Sabha on Monday. Many important and lesser-known historical facets of `Vande Mataram` were highlighted. (PICS/ PTI)... [Read More]
08 December,2025 02:43 PM ISTUnion Minister of State for Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Education Jayant Chaudhary met Australia’s Minister for Skills and Training, Andrew Giles, in New Delhi on Monday for a bilateral discussion focused on strengthening cooperation in education and skill development. (PICS/ PTI)... [Read More]
08 December,2025 02:27 PM ISTBigg Boss Season 19 has finally come to an end with TV star Gaurav Khanna grabbing the big trophy home. In a candid chat with Mid-Day, Khanna shared how he didn`t play the game with a strategy but a deep understanding. The star added how he was okay with lesser drama and screen time, but only hoped to show the audiences the real personality he owns. WATCH this interview for more scoop from his journey. ... [Read More]
08 December,2025 07:39 PM ISTFarrhana Bhatt opens up on her unbelievable Bigg Boss 19 journey — from being eliminated on Day 1 to making one of the strongest comebacks of the season and securing the Runner-Up title. In this exclusive breakdown, we explore how Farrhana turned setbacks into momentum, built key alliances, and won massive audience support on her way to the finale.... [Read More]
08 December,2025 07:38 PM ISTThe Gaza ceasefire process is officially moving into Phase Two, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirming that the first phase is complete, including hostage returns and prisoner exchanges. As the diplomatic machinery accelerates, Washington and several international partners are pushing for a long-term stabilization plan to prevent a renewed spiral of conflict. Netanyahu signaled that Phase Two will focus on Hamas disarmament and steps toward Gaza demilitarisation, while Israel anticipates a full military withdrawal once the final hostage is safely returned. WATCH ... [Read More]
08 December,2025 04:09 PM ISTTensions are rising between Donald Trump and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, with Trump openly expressing frustration over Ukraine’s delayed response to Washington’s proposed peace framework. Speaking at the Kennedy Center Honors, Trump hinted that Kyiv’s hesitation is beginning to strain negotiations, even suggesting that Moscow appears more receptive to the U.S. outline than Ukraine’s leadership. WATCH ... [Read More]
08 December,2025 02:59 PM ISTHeathrow Airport erupted into chaos after a pepper spray attack during a suitcase robbery in Terminal 3 car park, leaving 21 passengers including a 3-year-old toddler, treated by emergency services. The incident caused massive disruption to airport transport links, with travelers stranded for hours as authorities scrambled to restore order. The Metropolitan Police quickly responded, making a rapid arrest of a 31-year-old suspect, while a manhunt continues for the remaining perpetrators. WATCH... [Read More]
08 December,2025 01:49 PM ISTA new wave of political turbulence has hit Kyiv after Donald Trump Jr. suggested that his father, President Trump could pull the United States out of the Ukraine peace process. Speaking at the Doha Forum, Trump Jr. framed his father as “unpredictable”, a trait he said global leaders should not underestimate. His remarks have triggered major shockwaves across Ukraine, Europe and diplomatic circles worldwide. With ceasefire negotiations already fragile, the prospect of a U.S. walkout throws a fresh layer of uncertainty over Ukraine’s war strategy and future security guarantees. WATCH... [Read More]
08 December,2025 12:45 PM ISTA minor name slip by President Trump has detonated into a full-scale media meltdown, after he misspelled CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins’ name in a fiery Truth Social post and then followed it with a blistering attack on the network. Calling CNN “corrupt” and “irrelevant,” Trump launched into a long digital broadside, triggered by the network’s coverage of his new $300 million White House ballroom project. WATCH... [Read More]
07 December,2025 07:51 PM ISTWashington is engulfed in an intensifying civil-military showdown as the “Seditious Six” clash with former service members, legal scholars and lawmakers over what constitutes lawful command and whether political loyalty has begun to overshadow military principle. The controversy exploded after Democrats issued a formal reminder against following unlawful orders, prompting Trump administration figure Pete Hegseth to lash out and accuse them of “sedition”. But Senator Mark Kelly pushed back sharply, rejecting the accusation as politically driven and pointing to a 2016 resurfaced video in which Hegseth once defended the very same principle he now condemns. WATCH... [Read More]
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