Good news for commuters! Varanasi gets India’s first indigenous hydrogen-powered water taxi; Check route, timings, fare, booking process

Varanasi has launched India’s first indigenous hydrogen-powered water taxi, offering eco-friendly travel between Namo Ghat and Ravidas Ghat.
Andhra bus accident: At least 9 killed after bus overturns on Chinturu-Bhadrachalam ghat road

The private bus, carrying around 35 passengers, overturned on the ghat road in the early hours of Friday. The passengers were travelling from Bhadrachalam to Annavaram after offering prayers at the Bhadrachalam temple.
Shivraj Patil, former Union Home Minister, passes away at 91 in Maharashtra

Born on October 12, 1935, in the village of Chakur in the Latur district, Maharashtra, Shivraj Patil was a towering figure in Indian politics, remembered for his long and distinguished career marked by several key responsibilities in Parliament, the Union government and state legislatures.
Modi-Trump phone call: What were key areas of discussion amid India-US tariff tensions?

With the US and India still negotiating a trade deal since the US doubled tariffs on Indian imports, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump have had multiple phone conversations, with their latest discussion focusing on sustaining momentum in bilateral trade and exploring cooperation in critical technologies, energy, defence, and security.
Delhi Traffic Advisory: Commuters to face heavy disruptions around New Delhi Railway Station due to… until December 31; Check affected areas, alternative routes

Delhi’s central traffic is set to face disruptions due to redevelopment work at New Delhi Railway Station, especially around Chelmsford Road, Paharganj, and Connaught Place. The construction will affect traffic until December 31, 2025.
Arunachal accident: 21 Assam labourers feared dead after truck falls into gorge

The daily-wage labourers reportedly hailed from Assam’s Tinsukia district. The accident occurred on Monday night (December 8) on the Hayuliang-Chaglagam road near the Indo-China border. Here are more details on this.
Election Commission’s BIG move on SIR, extends deadline for 6 states; check new dates here

New dates have been set for the exercise in Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. No extension was given for Goa, Lakshadweep, Rajasthan, and West Bengal, where elections are due to be held early next year.
Indian Coast Guard foils major Pakistan intrusion: Apprehends 11 fishermen, seizes boat illegally entering Indian waters in Gujarat

Eleven Pakistani fishermen were apprehended by the Indian Coast Guard on Wednesday after their boat ‘Al Wali’ was found inside Indian waters near Gujarat’s Jakhau without any prior permission.
Planning to travel to Thailand? India issues BIG travel advisory due to…, says, ‘advised to check…’

The Indian Embassy in Thailand has advised Indian travellers to check official updates before visiting Thailand. According to the Tourism Authority of Thailand Newsroom, travel across the country continues normally and restrictions are limited to selected border areas.
Umar Khalid granted two-week interim bail in 2020 Delhi riots case; check court conditions

The court has allowed bail to Khalid from December 16 to December 29 on the condition of a personal bond of Rs 20,000 along with two sureties, according to a report by Bar and Bench. Here are more details on this.