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New Delhi: The national capital is shivering through a record-breaking winter, with power consumption skyrocketing as residents battle a biting cold wave and ring in the New Year. On Friday, Delhi’s peak power demand surged to 5,595 MW, following a massive 5,603 MW peak on Thursday, the third-highest winter demand ever recorded in the city 's history. Energy experts predict that the demand will not stop here. It is projected to hit a staggering 6,000 MW this season, setting a new all-time winter high. This surge is driven by a combination of dense fog and low daytime temperatures have forced residents to rely heavily on space heaters and geysers. New Year celebrations across the capital significantly become one of the main contributors to the evening load. The dip in temperature is believed to be another reason for the rising electricity demand. The IMD recorded a minimum of 9.1 degrees Celsius at Safdarjung, while other areas like Ayanagar hit a low of 8.1 degrees Celsius....
New Delhi: The geopolitical standoff between Washington and Tehran has reached a critical point. On Friday, a senior adviser to Iran 's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, responded to the US president, saying that any US interference in the current wave of Iranian protests will trigger "chaos across the entire region." “Iran’s security is a red line," Ali Shamkhani, an adviser to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said in a post on X (formerly Twitter), adding, “Any intervening hand nearing Iran’s security on pretexts will be cut off with a regret-inducing response." The 'locked and loaded ' warning The exchange follows a provocative statement from US President Donald Trump. Writing on his Truth Social account, Trump warned that the United States would intervene if the Iranian government utilised lethal force against peaceful demonstrators. "If Iran shots and violently kills peaceful protesters, which is their custom, the United States of America will come...
Srinagar: A terrifying moment was caught on camera Friday morning as a massive landslide tore through the Baramulla stretch of the Srinagar–Baramulla–Uri highway (NH-1), bringing traffic to a complete standstill and sending motorists running for their lives. The Moment of Impact Dramatic footage shared by news agency PTI shows the harrowing seconds when huge boulders and massive mounds of soil detached from the mountain, crashing down onto the tarmac. The video captures the chaos as drivers scrambled for cover, narrowly escaping the cascading debris. Officials have confirmed that the highway is currently disrupted as emergency crews assess the damage. Winter’s fiercest grip: Chilla-e-Kalan The landslide occurs as the Kashmir Valley is locked in the heart of Chilla-e-Kalan, 40 days of harsh winter. The region is currently facing a triple threat of weather challenges. Clear skies on Thursday night caused temperatures to plummet across the Valley. Visibility has been severely...
The geopolitical tension between Moscow, Kyiv, and Washington has reached a new boiling point. On Thursday, Russia’s Defence Ministry announced it had successfully extracted and "decrypted" routing data from a downed Ukrainian drone, which they claim proves a direct attempt on President Vladimir Putin’s life. A decoded flight path According to a statement released via Telegram, Moscow alleges that one of the 91 long-range drones launched on December 29, 2025, had a specific final destination, a presidential residence in Russia 's northern Novgorod region. "Decryption of routing data revealed that the final target of the Ukrainian drone attack on December 29, 2025, was a facility at the Russian Presidential Residence in the Novgorod region", Russia 's Defence Ministry said in a post on Telegram. "These materials will be transferred to the American side through the established channels," it added. Russia has vowed to hand over this decoded data to the United States through...
New Delhi: Indian Railways is officially entering a new era of long-distance travel. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Thursday that the highly anticipated Vande Bharat Sleeper between Guwahati and Kolkata has successfully cleared all high-speed trials and safety certifications. The inaugural service will connect the Northeast to West Bengal, providing a premium alternative to both traditional trains and expensive flights. While sharing details about the inaugural route between Guwahati (Assam) and Kolkata/Howrah (West Bengal), Vaishnaw said that the train is set to be flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi within the next 15 to 20 days. Luxury at an affordable price The Vande Bharat Sleeper aims to disrupt the travel market by offering high-speed luxury at a fraction of the cost of airfare, which typically ranges from Rs 6,000 to Rs 10,000 on this route. The railway minister said the fare for the Guwahati–Howrah route has been set at Rs 2,300 for 3AC. ...
New Delhi: While Germany celebrated a quiet Christmas, a gang of professional thieves executed a cinematic "tunnel-style" robbery in the western city of Gelsenkirchen, vanishing with at least 10 million euros in cash and valuables, the police said in a statement. The heist, which targeted a branch of the Sparkasse bank, has left thousands of customers in financial ruin and local authorities hunting for a high-powered getaway car. Anatomy of the robbery Taking advantage of the long holiday shutdown, where most German businesses close from the evening of December 24, the perpetrators operated with surgical precision, news agency Reuters reported. According to the Reuters report, the thieves entered an adjacent parking garage and used heavy-duty equipment to drill through a massive, reinforced concrete wall directly into the bank’s vault. Once inside, they systematically broke into several thousand safe deposit boxes. Initial estimates suggest a "double-digit million" loss,...
New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has dismantled a major bribery racket operating within the Central Goods & Services Tax (CGST) office in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh. On December 30, 2025, the CBI successfully laid a trap, catching top-ranking officials red-handed as they attempted to extort a staggering sum to settle GST evasion cases. The Rs 70 lakh "red-handed" trap The investigation reveals that the accused had allegedly demanded an "undue advantage" of Rs 1.5 crore from private firms in exchange for leniency in ongoing GST evasion matters. The CBI moved swiftly, intercepting the transaction as Rs 70 lakh changed hands. Five arrested accused According to the CBI, the accused have been identified as Prabha Bhandari (IRS-C&IT 2016), posted as Deputy Commissioner, CGST, Jhansi. She has been accused of masterminding the fraud. The other officers involved in the fraud have been identified as Anil Tiwari, Superintendent, CGST Jhansi; Ajay Kumar Sharma, Superintendent,...
New Delhi: Days after a Hindu man was burnt to death, another Hindu worker was "accidentally" shot dead at a garment factory in Mymensingh, Bangladesh . Bajendra Biswas, a member of the Bangladesh Ansar, was fatally shot on Monday evening while on duty at Sultana Sweaters Limited. The shooting occurred around 6:30 PM in the Mehrabari area. The initial police reports described the event as an "accidental firing." Eyewitness testimony from fellow Ansar member APC Md Azahar Ali confirmed that the two did not argue in past or at the time of the incident. " Noman Mia and Bajendra Das were sitting together in his room. Suddenly, Noman Mia pressed the shotgun against Bajendra Das 's thigh and said, "Shall I shoot?" and then fired. After that, Noman fled the scene," he was quoted as saying by the media. Accused arrested by police In some media reports, the victim has also been identified as Bajendra Das, although there is no mention of his permanent address in India. According to...
The year 2025 has officially etched its name in the history books of global energy. India’s renewable energy sector has achieved a monumental milestone, adding a staggering 44.5 GW of new capacity in just the first 11 months of the year. This performance completely eclipses the 28.7 GW added in 2024, signalling that India’s transition to clean power is now moving at warp speed. The solar juggernaut Unsurprisingly, the sun remains India’s primary power source . Of the total additions, solar power accounted for 35 GW, a massive jump from the 25 GW added last year. The breakdown of solar growth reveals a diversifying market. Utility-Scale (Ground-mounted): 26 GW Rooftop Solar: 7 GW (showing a strong surge in residential and commercial adoption) Hybrid & Off-grid: 2 GW Top performing states Rajasthan continues to lead the pack with a massive 36 GW of installed capacity, followed by Gujarat (25 GW), Maharashtra (17 GW), and Tamil Nadu (12 GW). The wind revival and total capacity 2025...
New Delhi: The iconic grey pavements of North-West London are turning a stubborn shade of scarlet, but it isn’t art, it’s a public nuisance. Brent Council has declared a "zero-tolerance" war on the spitting of paan and gutka, a habit that is costing the local government a staggering £30,000 (over Rs 35 lakh) annually to scrub away. The "scarlet" streets of Brent What was once a sight primarily associated with the bustling streets of South Asia has now become a major headache for London officials. In neighbourhoods like Wembley, red streaks are appearing on everything from telephone boxes and flower beds to public stairwells. The mixture, a potent blend of betel leaf, nuts, herbs, and tobacco, creates a bright red, narcotic-infused saliva that, once spat, acts more like an industrial dye than a temporary mess. Brent Council officials report that even high-powered cleaning jets are often powerless against the most stubborn stains, leaving permanent marks on the city 's...
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