Bathinda and Gurgaon recorded identical lows of 0.6°C, becoming India's coldest plains cities. Dense fog and severe cold conditions grip Punjab and Haryana, with temperatures plummeting far below normal.
Forest officials confirm a leopard killed a woman in Maharaj Nagar village. The animal later killed a dog, leaving clear pug marks. Officials have increased traps and surveillance.
Kolkata's minimum temperature dropped sharply to 12.4°C on Monday, marking a return of winter chill. Weather experts predict further cooling with temperatures possibly reaching 11°C by January 15.
Tens of thousands rally across Iran, demanding regime change amid economic woes. Government crackdown causes hundreds of deaths and arrests, with internet blackouts hindering verification.
Britain's top military official says the country cannot meet its defense commitments even with increased spending, revealing a multibillion-pound shortfall and potential program delays.
The National Green Tribunal issues show-cause notices to NHAI and Gawar Construction for unscientific muck-dumping along the Beas river near Mandi, demanding replies within a month.
Iran faces major unrest as protests over economic woes enter second week. Death toll rises to 648, internet blackout affects millions, and Khamenei blames US. Latest updates.
A marine biology professor recommends a trial fishing ban on mackerel and sardines from April to July to protect breeding stocks and ensure long-term sustainability for Goa's fisheries.
Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu directs officials to study water evaporation from dams, glacier melting, and haze levels. He reviews energy projects and smart meter implementation.
Children, activists, and environmentalists gathered in Panaji for a one-day festival focused on protecting human safety nets through education, film screenings, and creative competitions.
Four Lesser Adjutant Storks, a near-threatened species, have been discovered dead near their nesting areas in Kamrup West forest division over two months. Forest officials suspect extreme cold or nest falls as possible causes.
Bhubaneswar's air quality index has improved to moderate levels after hazardous readings. The State Pollution Control Board reports a three-day average AQI of 133 due to strict pollution control measures.
A recent study finds elevated sodium, potassium, and fluoride levels in groundwater samples from Palakkad's Chittur region, raising concerns for drinking and agricultural use.
Seventy forest guards patrol Benisagar forest edges to prevent a rogue elephant that killed 20 people from re-entering Jharkhand from Odisha, using drones and daily patrols.
A devastating fire in Solan district's Arki market claimed three lives, including an 8-year-old boy. Rescue teams search for seven missing persons as authorities provide aid.
US immigration attorney reveals seven warning signs that instantly trigger marriage fraud investigations. Learn about recent cases and consequences including jail time.
A tourist couple from Ranchi spotted a tiger basking near a water body in Betla National Park during a daytime safari, according to forest officials.
Forest officials visited the family of Prakash Tanti, killed by a rogue elephant in West Singhbhum, providing initial aid and processing Rs 4 lakh compensation.
Former US President Donald Trump will meet Venezuelan opposition figure Maria Corina Machado on Thursday in Florida, discussing the political crisis in Venezuela ahead of the US election.
Russia deploys Oreshnik missile with 5,500 km range, capable of striking Washington DC and Chicago. Weapon tested in Ukraine, altering NATO-Russia military balance.
A US federal court in Chicago begins hearing a second damages trial against Boeing for the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines crash. Canadian plaintiff Manant Vaidya seeks compensation after losing six family members.
Violent protests in Iran have led to over 500 deaths, sparking international outrage. NATO nations condemn the regime, while Trump issues warnings and global tensions escalate.
Haryana launches aggressive satellite tracking and legal penalties to eliminate wheat stubble burning by 2026-27, targeting high-risk villages with real-time enforcement.
Gurgaon recorded a bone-chilling 0.6°C on Monday morning, with IMD forecasting continued cold wave and foggy conditions for the coming days.
Jacques and Jessica Moretti describe discovering waitress Cyane Panine suffocating behind a locked door during a deadly New Year's fire in Crans-Montana. Prosecutors investigate negligence and pyrotechnics.
The US Department of Homeland Security announces increased premium processing fees for student visa forms I-539 and I-765, impacting F-1 students and graduates from March 1, 2026.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has taken a bold stand against former President Donald Trump in a rare Sunday video message, setting up a major political confrontation that marks his most challenging moment in eight years leading the central bank.
India's coal-fired electricity generation dropped 3% in 2025, marking the first year-on-year decline in half a century, driven by renewable energy growth.
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei declares the country's armed forces are fully prepared to counter any act of aggression amid rising regional tensions.
Environmentalists in Shivamogga urge forest minister Eshwar B Khandre to establish a dedicated cybercell to monitor and remove exploitative wildlife content from social media platforms.