Eminent ecologist Madhav Gadgil criticizes large-scale mining in Goa for causing irreversible ecological damage and destroying sacred sites, highlighting illegal activities and corruption. Read his stark assessment.
Maharashtra greenlights a unique underwater tourism project in Sindhudurg, featuring a passenger submarine and museum on a decommissioned warship. Explore marine life like never before!
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray's remark calling Mumbai BJP chief Ameet Satam 'Chatam' triggers a major controversy. BJP labels it an insult to Konkan people, aiming to sway Marathi voters ahead of crucial BMC polls. Get the full story.
New UP BJP chief Pankaj Chaudhary starts a crucial review of party functioning in Gorakhpur, Kashi, Awadh & Bundelkhand. This overhaul is key for the 2027 state polls. Read more.
DGCA approves 24/7 all-weather ops for Sindhudurg Airport, enhancing Konkan's connectivity & tourism. Read how this boosts regional growth.
A major tunnel breakthrough for the Hetawane dam project in Maharashtra promises enhanced water supply for Mumbai and Thane. Read about the project's progress and impact.
Heavy traffic snarls and skyrocketing hotel prices hit popular getaways like Mahabaleshwar and Konkan beaches. Key routes from Pune see travel times double. Read more for details and tourist experiences.
Russian President Vladimir Putin states Kyiv is in no hurry for peace, vows to achieve military goals. Russia claims capture of five towns after massive overnight strikes. Read the latest updates.
Russian air defences intercepted a massive wave of 111 Ukrainian drones over three hours, marking a significant escalation in the conflict. Get the latest details on the attack and its implications.
The crucial Mumbai-Goa highway expansion faces major delays due to four flyovers and two bypasses. Travel time remains 8-9 hours instead of promised 6. Key completion dates revealed.
Overnight Ukrainian drone attacks targeted Moscow and Tula region, sparking an industrial fire. Russia claims to have downed 172 drones. Read the latest updates on the conflict.
Ukraine confirms withdrawal from Siversk to preserve forces. Russia claims new gains as Putin signals further push, reshaping ceasefire talks. Read the latest battlefield updates.
Uttar Pradesh government establishes Kashi-Vindhya Regional Development Authority to boost planned urbanisation and economic growth in seven eastern districts, including Varanasi. The move aims to create a major metropolitan area.
IUML leaders, initially absent, now back Samastha's Shatabdi Sandesh Yatra in Malabar. Key figures attend Tirur event as internal differences ease. Read about the political reconciliation.
Massive protest in Udaipur against perceived threat to Aravallis after Supreme Court ruling. Police scuffle leads to arrests. Congress leader Fateh Singh Rathod joins agitation. Read more.
Thiruvananthapuram's long-delayed 80km Outer Ring Road project linking Vizhinjam to Navaikulam is set for final central approval by Jan 15, 2025. The project, crucial for port connectivity, aims to start construction by mid-2026 after land acquisition.
CRDA approves a dedicated ₹104 crore building for Amaravati's Quantum Valley, alongside Ayush hospital, flood mitigation works, and infrastructure projects worth over ₹1,300 crore.
A significant earthquake of magnitude 6.4 struck Papua New Guinea's East Sepik region. No tsunami threat reported, but tremors felt widely. Details on impact and geology inside.
Ukrainian sea drones attacked and damaged two vessels in Russia's Krasnodar region. The strike highlights Kyiv's expanding reach into Russian territory. Read the full details.
IndiGo launches Rewa-Indore flights from Dec 22, enhancing Vindhya's air links. The service promises better trade, tourism & onward travel from Indore hub. Read more.
Russian forces escalate attacks in Ukraine's Sumy region, deploying 1300 UAVs and forcibly taking 50 civilians. Zelensky reacts as fighting intensifies. Read the latest updates.
NITI Aayog's report proposes transforming Visakhapatnam's coast into a global economic hub with Blue Flag beaches, 2500 hotel rooms & a $135B economy by 2032. Discover the ambitious blueprint.
Security forces in Chhattisgarh's southern region face a persistent challenge from Maoists. Learn about the ongoing operations and the complex terrain hindering progress.
Northern Saudi Arabia witnesses a rare winter spectacle as snow blankets the Tabuk region's mountains and deserts on December 18. Discover the stunning visuals and global reaction.
Jabal Al-Lawz in Saudi Arabia's Tabuk region transformed into a winter wonderland on December 18 after a rare heavy snowfall. See the stunning scenes and global reaction.
Discover three unforgettable Indian train journeys: the UNESCO-listed Kalka-Shimla toy train, the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, and the coastal Konkan Railway. Experience breathtaking landscapes and engineering marvels.
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) clinched 3 Zila Parishad zones in Jalandhar and 28 Panchayat Samiti seats across Doaba. Discover the full results and regional political analysis here.
Aam Aadmi Party sweeps Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, Kapurthala in Punjab local body elections. Congress retains stronghold in Nawanshahr. Full results and analysis inside.
Ahead of Ambernath municipal polls, CM Fadnavis rallies in Sena stronghold, pledges Metro expansion and dam projects. A direct contest heats up between state allies.
Heavy fighting erupts in Ukraine as Russia claims gains in Kharkiv & Dnepropetrovsk, striking command posts. Kyiv rejects concessions, Kremlin rules out truce. Latest updates.