Top news of the day: BJP releases first list of 29 candidates for Delhi polls; three soldiers killed, two hurt as Army vehicle falls into gorge in J&K’s Bandipora, and more
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The Hindu’s top news of January 4, 2025
Delhi Assembly elections: BJP releases first list of 29 candidates; Parvesh Verma pitted against Kejriwal
The BJP on Saturday (January 4, 2025) released a list of 29 candidates for the Delhi Assembly elections scheduled to be held in February 2025. The first list includes Vijender Gupta contesting from Rohini constituency, Ashish Sood from Janakpuri, Kailash Gahlot from Bijwasan and Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma from New Delhi.
Three soldiers killed, two hurt as Army vehicle falls into gorge in Jammu and Kashmir’s Bandipora
Three Army personnel were killed and two were injured when their vehicle fell into a gorge in Jammu and Kashmir’s Bandipora district, officials said on Saturday (January 4, 2025). An Army vehicle skidded off the road and fell into a gorge near SK Payen in the north Kashmir district, they said.
Delhi records longest duration of zero visibility due to intense fog; over 300 flights delayed
The national capital recorded its worst fog yet this season with zero visibility conditions for nine hours from mid-night hampering flight operations at Indira Gandhi International airport where over 300 flights were delayed, 41 cancelled and 19 diverted. Intense foggy conditions also prevailed over Punjab, Haryana, parts of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Tripura, Assam, Meghalaya and Mizoram.
Three women activists of Punjab farmer organisation killed in road accident
Abhishek Banerjee challenges BJP's Suvendu Adhikari in Nandigram, pledging community health initiatives if Trinamool Congress wins.
Rising LPG shortages in Karnataka boost firewood demand, reviving an informal market as households and hotels seek alternatives.
Against the backdrop of intense poll activity, a 400-metre stretch of an arterial road in the outskirts of Chennai (technically in Madurapakkam panchayat under Tambaram assembly constituency) presents a salute to the idea of res publica, which underpins India’s system of governance, where citizens have a say, at least before a government is securely ensconced in the seat of power. A Republic Day initiative shines bright every night
Fadnavis claims zero FIR in Ajit Pawar crash is a defamation attempt by Karnataka against Maharashtra's investigation efforts.
Set to unfold as a one-day pop-up on April 5, the Easter Sadya brings together both vegetarian and non-vegetarian menus, offering a peek into the food traditions of the Syrian Christian (Nasrani) community. While the traditional Sadya is often associated with dishes such as sambar, avial, and rice, this version expands to include community-specific festive dishes.
BJP nominates mother of R.G. Kar victim Abhaya to contest from Panihati in West Bengal Assembly elections.
Veteran Malayalam actor-director E.A. Rajendran passes away at 71, leaving behind a rich legacy in the film industry.
Dakshina Kannada Zilla Panchayat has rolled out digital mode of water bill generation and collection in 23 gram panchayats on a pilot basis for the first time in Karnataka. This is set to be extended to the remaining 200 panchayats shortly, according to the Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer Narwade Vinayak Karbhari.
Bengaluru police questioned a man carrying ₹6 lakh for medical expenses at Vidhana Soudha, later releasing him after verification.
BJP accuses Bengaluru's Congress government of corruption in e-Khata issuance, halting infrastructure projects due to financial mismanagement.
Misinformation in Hyderabad sparks panic buying, causing disruptions as residents react to unfounded rumors of an impending lockdown.
Bengaluru Metro extends services until 2 a.m. on March 28 for IPL match, ensuring convenient travel for spectators.
A bus truck-collision in Andhra Pradesh's Markapuram district, killing several. Catch LIVE updates here!