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The national capital sweltered under extreme heat on Tuesday, March 26, as the mercury soared to a scorching 40.5 degrees Celsius, marking the hottest day of 2025 so far, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The Ridge observatory recorded a maximum temperature of 40°C, which is 6.3 degrees above the seasonal average.

our children died and several others fell critically ill, allegedly due to food poisoning, at a government-run rehabilitation centre for special needs children in the Para area of Lucknow. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit India soon, with preparations already underway, according to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. The confirmation came on Thursday as Lavrov stated that Putin has accepted an invitation from the Indian government.

A shocking incident unfolded in Tamil Nadu’s capital on Monday when a group of around 20 individuals allegedly entered the house of 68-year-old Kamala, the mother of YouTuber and political activist 'Savukku' Shankar, and dumped sewage waste and human feces inside the premises. The attackers also verbally abused Kamala using obscene language, prompting her to file a complaint with the G-3 Kilpauk Police Station.

Bengaluru’s civic body, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), is set to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to identify illegal constructions and enhance tax collection, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced on Monday. Additionally, BBMP will introduce doorstep delivery of khata (property ownership documents) from April 2025 to streamline property-related services for citizens.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday conducted raids at multiple locations in Chhattisgarh, including the residence of former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, in connection with the Mahadev online betting app case. The action comes two months after the CBI registered a corruption case linked to the scandal, officials familiar with the development said.

For the past eight months, Amar Chand Samaria, a 56-year-old insurance agent from Rajasthan, has been tirelessly searching for his son, Rupin, an IIT Roorkee graduate who went missing in the Kedarnath cloudburst disaster of July 2024. Despite posters, pamphlets, and letters, his search has yielded no answers. Rupin is among the 22 people still unaccounted for since landslides and flooding devastated the Kedarnath yatra route.

Organizers must pay ₹880 per sq. metre and apply via the Smart Kashi app at least 15 days in advance

Roshni Kumari, the daughter of an auto-rickshaw driver from Bihar’s Vaishali district, has made headlines by securing the top rank in the commerce stream of the Bihar Class 12 board exams. Despite financial hardships, Roshni’s determination and hard work helped her achieve an impressive 95% (475 marks), making her the state topper in her category.

The controversy surrounding Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma deepened after burnt ₹500 currency notes were found in debris near his residence, triggering speculation amid an ongoing probe into alleged cash recovery from his official quarters.

Curfew was completely lifted from the remaining parts of Nagpur, Maharashtra, on Sunday, six days after violent clashes erupted in the city, officials said.

Dehradun: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced a series of initiatives, including financial assistance for students preparing for competitive exams and skill development training for graduates, during an event marking the completion of three years of the state government at Parade Ground, Dehradun, on Sunday.

A suspended revenue official in Rajasthan has been dismissed from service for his involvement in paper leak cases, officials said on Saturday.

Three people were killed and 14 others injured in a Russian drone attack on the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, Ukrainian officials said Saturday. The attack occurred despite an agreement on a limited ceasefire between the warring nations.