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Decongesting Bengaluru: Rapid rail corridors to connect city with neighbouring towns – Know all proposed corridors

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Decongesting Bengaluru: Rapid rail corridors to connect city with neighbouring towns – Know all proposed corridors

The Karnataka government has been in talks with the NCRTC to explore a regional rapid transit system (RRTS) aimed at easing traffic congestion in Bengaluru.

Bengaluru traffic cop slaps biker, suspended; not enough, say netizens – ‘Should be in jail’

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Bengaluru traffic cop slaps biker, suspended; not enough, say netizens – ‘Should be in jail’

The clip, allegedly recorded by a bystander, shows an officer of traffic police hitting the rider at an unknown location in Bengaluru. The reason for the argument is not clear.

Ayodhya to unveil world’s first Ramayana wax museum during Deepotsav celebrations

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Ayodhya to unveil world’s first Ramayana wax museum during Deepotsav celebrations

The project, set to be inaugurated by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on October 19, will be unveiled during the city's ninth Deepotsav celebrations, held on the eve of Diwali.

Mumbai–Ahmedabad highway jam enters day 5: Students among thousands stranded for hours

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Mumbai–Ahmedabad highway jam enters day 5: Students among thousands stranded for hours

The jam allegedly began due to ongoing road repair work and the diversion of heavy vehicles. The Mumbai–Ahmedabad stretch of National Highway 48 (NH-48) is one of India’s busiest routes, connecting Maharashtra and Gujarat.

Gautam Buddha Nagar transformation: Inside UP's plan for a Noida tourism hub near Delhi

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Gautam Buddha Nagar transformation: Inside UP's plan for a Noida tourism hub near Delhi

The proposal was unveiled by state Tourism Minister Jaiveer Singh at the two-day conference in Udaipur. The initiative falls under the Centre’s ‘One State, One Global Destination’ scheme, with Gautam Buddha Nagar set to be prioritised in its first phase.



Stunning images of Ram Darbar released ahead of Diwali

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Stunning images of Ram Darbar released ahead of Diwali

A flag-hoisting ceremony to mark the completion of the Ayodhya Ram Mandir is scheduled for November 25. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been invited to hoist the flag, with the event signifying the culmination of the temple's construction.

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw’s wake-up call: Why Bengaluru’s ‘pathetic’ waste mess won’t go away

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Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw’s wake-up call: Why Bengaluru’s ‘pathetic’ waste mess won’t go away

The Biocon chairperson's remarks followed earlier criticism of Bengaluru’s “creaking” infrastructure, including poor roads and chronic traffic chaos.

Gurugram Metro Phase-2 at a crossroads: Underground plan could double the cost, delay project by years

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Gurugram Metro Phase-2 at a crossroads: Underground plan could double the cost, delay project by years

Gurugram Metropolitan Rapid Transit Limited (GMRL), the agency executing the project, has prepared a detailed report outlining the technical and financial implications of shifting to an underground alignment.

Vande Bharat 4.0: 350 kmph, fully indigenous - What Ashwini Vaishnaw said about India next rail revolution

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Vande Bharat 4.0: 350 kmph, fully indigenous - What Ashwini Vaishnaw said about India next rail revolution

Vaishnaw emphasised the government’s commitment to ‘Make in India’ and warned suppliers against compromising on quality. He directed the Railway Board chairman to be ruthless in blacklisting any company found providing substandard products.

Bengaluru to get 10-lane tunnel under Lalbagh, but experts warn of ecological risks

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Bengaluru to get 10-lane tunnel under Lalbagh, but experts warn of ecological risks

The underground tunnel project requires 2.56 lakh square feet of land, or just over six acres. The design also includes a shaft inside Lalbagh Botanical Garden, next to the rock formation, to lower the tunnel boring machine (TBM), which will travel 700 metres beneath the garden in Bengaluru.

Manipur woman murdered in Delhi as father witnesses killing on video call

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Manipur woman murdered in Delhi as father witnesses killing on video call

The victim, 26-year-old Thempi Khongsai, was found dead in a pool of blood in the bathroom of the couple's rented flat in Delhi this past Sunday.

‘I moved here pregnant; my son is now 8’: Bengaluru woman’s viral post slams still-unfinished Ejipura flyover

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‘I moved here pregnant; my son is now 8’: Bengaluru woman’s viral post slams still-unfinished Ejipura flyover

Sharing her thoughts on X (formerly Twitter), she wrote, “No joke I moved to Koramangala pregnant, and my son is now almost eight. They’ve been building the flyover since before he was born, and he’s now in 2nd standard.”

Bengaluru to host India’s most powerful supercomputer, boosting AI and climate research

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Bengaluru to host India’s most powerful supercomputer, boosting AI and climate research

The new facility, as per report, will make Bengaluru the epicentre of India's next phase in high-performance computing

Diwali, Chhath test for New Delhi railway station: Can a ‘Yatri Suvidha Kendra’ prevent another stampede?

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Diwali, Chhath test for New Delhi railway station: Can a ‘Yatri Suvidha Kendra’ prevent another stampede?

The initiative gains significance in the shadow of a tragic stampede at the same station in February, which claimed 18 lives during the Maha Kumbh rush.



‘IG sahib will give full support’: Extortion allegation shadows Haryana IPS officer's suicide

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‘IG sahib will give full support’: Extortion allegation shadows Haryana IPS officer's suicide

The complaint, lodged at the Urban Estate Police Station on October 6, 2025, paints a troubling picture of systemic pressure

What are green firecrackers? Decoding SC’s only permissible firework for Delhi-NCR

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What are green firecrackers? Decoding SC’s only permissible firework for Delhi-NCR

So, what sets these permitted firecrackers apart? Green crackers are scientifically developed to minimise their environmental and health impact.

A ‘final note’, a headshot, no witness: The identical pattern in the Haryana IGP and ASI suicides

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A ‘final note’, a headshot, no witness: The identical pattern in the Haryana IGP and ASI suicides

The aftermath has seen both families refuse to allow post-mortem examinations, each demanding justice based on the conflicting narratives in the notes. 



Mumbai Metro Yellow Line on track: First phase to open by Dec, second stretch next summer

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Mumbai Metro Yellow Line on track: First phase to open by Dec, second stretch next summer

Trial runs are underway on the first section, a 5.3-km stretch between Mandale and Diamond Garden in Chembur, which is expected to open for the public by December 2025.

'Boards of shame': How Noida Authority is using public scrutiny to recover crores from builders

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'Boards of shame': How Noida Authority is using public scrutiny to recover crores from builders

Officials confirmed that this is only the beginning. Similar hoardings are set to be erected outside other delinquent group housing projects, including those currently under NCLT oversight.

Gravity of offence 'increases multifold' with 16 victims: Delhi court rejects Chaitanyananda’s bail

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Gravity of offence 'increases multifold' with 16 victims: Delhi court rejects Chaitanyananda’s bail

The case took a dramatic turn in court as the judge critically examined the defence's argument that her client had been falsely implicated.



What Premanand ji Maharaj said about his health as ashram confirms medical care - 'Both kidneys ...'

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What Premanand ji Maharaj said about his health as ashram confirms medical care - 'Both kidneys ...'

Despite numerous devotees offering to donate a kidney, Maharaj has consistently declined, stating he does not wish to cause pain to others.



‘Grabbed by 4 men, clothes torn off’: Student alleges gang assault at Delhi’s South Asian University

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‘Grabbed by 4 men, clothes torn off’: Student alleges gang assault at Delhi’s South Asian University

The attack is alleged to have occurred on Sunday when the student was on her way to the campus canteen.

Kerala Catholic school stops Muslim student from wearing hijab, probe launched

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Kerala Catholic school stops Muslim student from wearing hijab, probe launched

A team led by the Ernakulam District Education Officer (DEO) visited the school on Monday and collected statements from the principal and staff.

Durgapur MBBS student rape: All 5 accused arrested - How a brave sister helped cops catch main suspect

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Durgapur MBBS student rape: All 5 accused arrested - How a brave sister helped cops catch main suspect

A 23-year-old second-year MBBS student was allegedly gang-raped at a forested spot near the medical college campus shortly after she had stepped out with a classmate for dinner in Durgapur on Friday evening.

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