December 30, 2025
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Delhi Chokes on Festive Rush: Massive Traffic Jams Ahead of Diwali — Here’s Where the City Came to a Standstill

Just days before Diwali, Delhi’s streets turned into a gridlock on Friday as traffic congestion crippled the city throughout the day. With crowds thronging markets for festive shopping and travelers heading home, the traffic system came under immense pressure. The heaviest jams were reported across Central, South, East, North-West, Outer, and North Outer Delhi. Hours

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Special Flights for Festive Season: SpiceJet Announces Additional Services for Diwali and Chhath Travelers

New Delhi: As the festive season of Diwali and Chhath Puja approaches, SpiceJet has brought good news for passengers planning to travel home, especially those from Bihar. The airline has announced special flights to enhance connectivity to Patna and Darbhanga, two of the state’s busiest airports during the festival period. SpiceJet Expands Festive Connectivity to

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Actor Pankaj Dheer Passes Away at 68: Played the Iconic Role of Karna in ‘Mahabharat’

New Delhi: A wave of grief has swept through the Indian film and television industry as veteran actor Pankaj Dheer has passed away at the age of 68. The actor, best known for his portrayal of Karna in B.R. Chopra’s legendary TV series Mahabharat, breathed his last in Mumbai on October 15. According to reports,

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Artist Neeraj Gupta’s Makrana marble sculpture at Delhi’s Bikaner House generating curiosity

New Delhi: Neeraj Gupta’s sculpture, “As the Wind Rises”, installed at the entrance to Gate No. 2 of Bikaner House in Delhi, is generating considerable curiosity. Carved from a single stonnee of timeless pink Makrana marble, this 4.2-tonne, 10-foot-tall work is attracting visitors either out of curiosity or fascination with its flowing lines and curves. This

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Big Relief for Delhi Residents: No Penalty on Pending Water and Electricity Bills

New Delhi: In a major relief for consumers burdened by inflated utility bills, the Delhi government has announced that no penalty will be charged on pending water and electricity bills if they are paid by January 31, 2026. Those who clear their dues between February 1 and March 31, 2026, will receive a 70% rebate

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Gold Price Today: Massive Surge in Gold Rates Ahead of Dhanteras — Check Prices in Delhi and Other Major Cities

National Desk: In the run-up to Dhanteras, gold prices have seen a sharp surge across India. Both gold and silver prices have risen significantly on a weekly basis. In the national capital Delhi, the price of 24-carat gold has increased by ₹5,680 over the past week, reaching ₹1,25,230 per 10 grams. Similarly, 22-carat gold has

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Uproar at GTB Hospital After Transfer of Nursing Officers — 173 Officials Reassigned to Burari Hospital

East Delhi: A major administrative stir has erupted at Guru Teg Bahadur (GTB) Hospital after 173 regular nursing officers were officially transferred to Burari Hospital. Their personnel files are also being sent there. According to the order issued by the Health Department, the move has been made for salary disbursement purposes; however, the nursing officers

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Double Diwali Bonus: Big Festive Gift for Government Employees — Bonus and DA Hike Announced!

National Desk: The festive season has officially begun across the country, and the Central Government has gifted its employees a double Diwali bonanza. According to a circular issued by the Ministry of Finance, Group ‘C’ and non-gazetted Group ‘B’ central government employees will receive a non-productivity linked (ad-hoc) bonus equivalent to 30 days’ salary. The

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Big Decision in Noida: Property Owners Beware — Plots Lying Vacant for 12 Years to Lose Ownership Rights!

Noida: If you own a vacant plot in Noida and have been waiting for land prices to rise, this news may come as a shock. The Noida Authority has taken a major decision to crack down on plot owners who purchased land years ago but never began construction. In its 219th board meeting, the Authority

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Rain Alert: Cold Weather Sets In Across Delhi-NCR; IMD Issues Fresh Rainfall Warning for Several States

National Desk: The winter chill has begun to make its presence felt across several parts of India. Following recent rain and snowfall in the hilly regions, temperatures have started to drop in Delhi-NCR, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and other northern plains. Mornings and evenings are now noticeably cooler, and many residents in Delhi-NCR have stopped using

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