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Dense fog hits rail traffic, Prayagraj pax face long delays

PRAYAGRAJ, Dec. 17 -- Rail services across northern India were severely affected on Tuesday as dense fog led to major delays, with several long-distance trains arriving at Prayagraj Junction many hour... Read More


Kris Srikkanth surprised by Matheesha Pathirana's big payday, labels him 'hit-and-miss bowler': 'Is he worth 18 crore?'

India, Dec. 17 -- Former India cricketer Krishnamachari Srikkanth admitted he was taken aback by Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana's big payday at the IPL 2026 auction, where Kolkata Knight Riders ... Read More


Japan weighs record 120 trillion Yen budget as PM Sanae Takaichi pushes big spending to fight inflation

Tokyo, Dec. 17 -- Japan's government is considering its largest-ever initial budget of more than 120 trillion yen (about USD 775 billion) for the next fiscal year, Kyodo News reported. The move reflec... Read More


UP expressway speed limit to be capped at 80 kmph

Lucknow, Dec. 17 -- As dense fog wreaks havoc on expressways across the state, Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) has decided to cut down the speed limit on them from ... Read More


ICG ship 'Sarthak' makes strategic port call in Iran's Chabahar

Chabahar, Dec. 17 -- The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Ship Sarthak, an Offshore Patrol Vessel, entered the Chabahar port in Islamic Republic of Iran, a strategically placed deep-water port that offers Ind... Read More


Thick fog blankets several cities in Punjab, overall air quality remains moderate

Amritsar, Dec. 17 -- Multiple cities in Punjab woke up to a thick layer of fog on Wednesday morning, indicating a deterioration in air quality across the state, with visibility dropping sharply in sev... Read More


Five-member committee set up to examine ethanol factory in Hanumangarh

Hanumangarh, Dec. 17 -- The Rajasthan state government has taken action by constituting a committee regarding the ethanol factory construction in Hanumangarh district in view of the proposed farmers' ... Read More


"Moment of great honour": JP Nadda on PM Modi conferred with Ethiopia's highest award

New Delhi, Dec. 17 -- Union Minister and BJP MP JP Nadda on Wednesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on being conferred with Ethiopia's highest civilian honour, calling it a "moment of pri... Read More


Noida police arrest two for fake personal loan sanction letters

Noida, Dec. 17 -- Noida Police on Monday arrested two men for allegedly cheating people by promising quick personal loans and then extracting money from them on the pretext of processing and approval ... Read More


NTPC adds 359.585 MW solar capacity, total commercial capacity reaches 85.5 GW

New Delhi, Dec. 17 -- State-owned power generation company NTPC on Wednesday declared commercial capacity addition of 359.58 MW through its various solar projects of its subsidiaries in the states of ... Read More