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Deadly Yamuna Expressway Pile-Up in Mathura: Four Killed, Vehicles Gutted in Fire After Fog-Triggered Collision
Mathura, Uttar Pradesh | December 16, 2025 A tragic road accident on the Yamuna Expressway in Uttar Pradesh’s Mathura district claimed four lives and left at least 25 people injured early Tuesday morning after a massive pile-up involving several vehicles led to a devastating fire. The accident occurred around 4:30 am near Milestone 127 in the Baldev area, when dense fog sharply reduced visibility on the highway. According to district officials, at least seven buses and three cars collided...
Uttarakhand High Court Stays Demolition of Nainital Minor Rape Accused’s House Amid Communal Tensions
New Delhi | December 16, 2025 The Uttarakhand High Court has stayed the demolition of the house of a 73-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl in Nainital earlier this year. The court’s decision comes amid claims that authorities have been acting with malice and undue influence from local pressure groups, selectively targeting the accused’s property. The case, which occurred in April, sparked widespread communal tensions and protests in Nainital. The accused allegedly...
Delhi Environment Minister Apologises Over Air Pollution, Says Complete Reduction Not Possible in 9–10 Months
New Delhi | December 16, 2025 Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Tuesday apologised to the residents of the capital for the city’s persistent air pollution, stating that it is unrealistic for any elected government to completely reduce pollution levels within nine to ten months. Speaking at a press briefing, Sirsa acknowledged the public concern over deteriorating air quality but said tackling pollution is a long-term challenge that cannot be solved immediately. “I would...
Jharkhand Begins Statewide Wildlife Census Using Mobile App and Scientific Survey Methods
Medininagar | December 15, 2025 Jharkhand on Monday officially began its statewide wildlife census, marking an important step toward understanding and conserving the state’s rich forest biodiversity. The exercise, which is conducted once every four years, is being carried out using scientific methods and modern technology, including a mobile-based application for data collection, forest department officials said. The wildlife census started simultaneously across 31 territorial forest divisions...
BJP Steps Up Preparations for New Uttar Pradesh State President as Senior Leaders Meet in Lucknow
Lucknow, December 13: With the election of a new Uttar Pradesh BJP president entering its final stage, senior leaders of the party held a high-level meeting in Lucknow on Friday to ensure a smooth and unanimous organisational transition. The discussions took place just a day before nominations are scheduled to be filed for the post that has remained vacant for nearly a year. The meeting was chaired by BJP national general secretary (organisation) BL Santhosh, who arrived in the state capital...