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Mumbai: Women fabricate molestation case, seeks Rs 10-crore ransom; arrested
The women were identified as Hemlata Aditya Patkar, alias Hemlata Bane, 39, and Amrina Iqbal Zaveri, alias Alice alias Amrina Matthew Fernandes, 33. They were arrested by Mumbai Police's Anti-Extortion Cell while accepting a bribe.
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‘Came only to explore’: Bengaluru man takes first flight to Navi Mumbai airport as it begins operations
Passengers on the inaugural flight expressed excitement about the launch. One traveller, Ram Prasad, said he had booked the ticket nearly two months ago specifically to experience Navi Mumbai International Airport with his family.
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Hyderabad's RGIA gets bomb threat for Riyadh-bound flight; aircraft lands safely
After a thorough security check, the bomb threat proved to be a hoax. The flight later took off from Hyderabad and landed at Riyadh airport.
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Hyderabad police bust drug network; woman techie, her boyfriend among 4 held
The woman has been identified as Sushmitha Devi, also known as Lilly, aged 21. The other accused are Ummidi Immanuel (25), G Sai Kumar (28), and Taraka Laxmikanth Ayyappa (24).
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Navi Mumbai Airport starts commercial flights: Check routes, airlines, operating hours and connectivity
The airport is located roughly 35-50 km from South and North Mumbai and about 35-45 km from the city's eastern suburbs.
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Fresh setback for Delhi–Mumbai Expressway as NHAI flags contractor's 'continued non-performance'
RSIL, a Pune-based infrastructure firm specialising in road and highway projects, had won several packages of the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway in Gujarat in 2021.
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Mob storms Raipur’s Magneto Mall, vandalises Christmas decorations in viral video
Videos of the incident, which later went viral, show members of the group smashing Christmas-themed décor inside the mall.
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From Meghalaya murder to Meerut blue drum: 2025’s most shocking marital betrayal crimes
From Meghalaya to Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, tales of marital betrayal turned deadly dominated headlines.
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‘I saw the truck barrel towards us…’: Karnataka bus driver who lived to tell the tale after deadly crash
Despite efforts by the bus driver to steer clear of the oncoming truck, the collision proved fatal, with flames spreading rapidly after the crash and trapping several passengers inside the bus. Truck driver was also among those killed, officials added.
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‘Truck hit fuel tank, fire everywhere’: Karnataka bus crash survivors recount moments of horror
Flames spread rapidly through the sleeper coach, trapping passengers inside and making rescue efforts extremely difficult. The bus was completely gutted.
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Santa Claus sculpture crafted from 1.5 tonnes of apples stuns Odisha beach
The festive installation was revealed on Christmas Eve and reflects Pattnaik’s trademark fusion of visual spectacle and deeper messaging.
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Bengaluru New Year’s Eve safety plan: 20,000 cops, AI surveillance, complete ban on firecrackers
The measures, which include a complete ban on firecrackers at event venues and the deployment of 20,000 personnel, follow enhanced safety reviews in the wake of a recent tragic incident at a pub in Goa.
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After Al-Falah terror case, Haryana amends private universities law
Under the amended law, Haryana government has clearly laid down the grounds and process for action against private universities found guilty of mismanagement, providing false or misleading information, or failing to meet academic and regulatory standards.
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Pollution curbs under GRAP-4 revoked in Delhi-NCR as AQI falls to 271
Delhi AQI: The decision to revoke GRAP-4 has been taken by the Sub-Committee after reviewing the situation. However, precautions under GRAP stage-I, II and III will remain in place.
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Video: Bengaluru woman groped, dragged on road by Instagram ‘friend’ after rejecting proposal
According to Bengaluru police, the accused had become acquainted with the woman through Instagram and had been repeatedly pressuring her to enter into a relationship with him. An FIR has been registered in the case, and further legal proceedings are underway.
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BTech student from Bihar ends life at Greater Noida hostel; suicide note cites academic stress
The deceased, Akashdeep, a native of the Gaya district in Bihar, was pursuing a BTech course at Delhi Technical College (DTC) and staying at SNH Residency hostel near the institute in Greater Noida's Knowledge Park area.
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Shimla rolls out special law and order plan for Winter Carnival, Christmas-New Year rush
District Magistrate (Shimla) Anupam Kashyap issued the orders on Tuesday, noting that the tourist influx and movement of local visitors rise sharply during the festive period.
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Anyone from Andhra to win Nobel in quantum research will get Rs-100 crore award: CM Naidu
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday unveiled the state's Quantum Vision to catapult the greenfield capital city of Amaravati, which will host the Quantum Valley, as one of the world's top five quantum computing hubs.
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Travelling to Vaishno Devi? New Year rush brings tighter rules and timelines – full guide
Earlier, there were no strict timelines for starting the yatra after registration or for returning after darshan. Many pilgrims stayed near the Bhawan for several days, especially during festivals and holidays, leading to heavy congestion and safety concerns on the narrow mountain track.
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Bengaluru police integrate 112 emergency helpline with Ola, Uber for riders' safety
Announcing the collaboration ahead of the New Year, Bengaluru police said the new response mechanism is expected to ensure faster and more effective action in emergency situations.
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Delhi LG blames Kejriwal for air pollution emergency in capital; cites ‘11 years of neglect’
The Delhi Lieutenant Governor’s letter to the former chief minister comes amid the capital’s prolonged and severe air pollution crisis.
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After missed deadlines, will Vande Bharat Sleeper finally roll out as ‘New Year gift’ for commuters?
The rake currently in Bengaluru has 16 coaches, divided into three air-conditioned classes, third AC, second AC and first AC.
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Why Goa’s peak season has fizzled? Fire tragedy, elections, flight disruptions hit tourism - business down 20-30%
While the recent fire at an upscale nightclub that killed 25 people has cast a dark shadow, restaurateurs in Goa say the slowdown cannot be blamed on that tragedy alone.
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Watch: BJP leader harasses visually impaired woman in MP; 'you'd remain blind in next life as well'
In the video, the leader is heard allegedly saying that the woman was blind in this life and would remain blind in the next as well. She is also seen questioning the woman for wearing vermilion and for bringing a child into a church.
