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Key takeaways from Karnataka Budget 2026-27: AI push, second Bengaluru airport, under-16 social media ban
Presenting the budget in the Vidhana Soudha, the Chief Minister framed the fiscal plan as one of "responsibility and foresight," aimed at converting challenges into opportunities.
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MP man kills 16-year-old, drinks blood and eats flesh; terrifying 'cannibal act' filmed by witnesses
The victim's family, devastated by the brutal killing, has demanded the death penalty for him.
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Delhi sisters, 33 and 28, found dead in Malviya Nagar house; mother rescued from another room
According to reports, a team from Malviya Nagar police station arrived promptly to find the main door locked from the inside. Forcing entry, the officers uncovered the grim scene: the sisters, aged 33 and 28, lay dead in separate rooms of the house.
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Andhra's big push to boost birth rate: Rs 25,000 incentive to couples for 2nd and 3rd child
As part of the proposed policy, the government plans to provide Rs 25,000 to parents at the time of delivery if they have a second child or more. Naidu described the proposal as a major policy intervention aimed at encouraging population growth.
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Ready for take-off: Noida International Airport secures security clearance, races towards launch
On the ground, officials confirmed that all major infrastructure is in place. The terminal's roofing, entry and exit facilities, and internal work are complete. The runway, air traffic control tower, and other airside facilities are ready. The CISF took over airport security last year and residential facilities for its personnel have been developed within the premises.
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Maharashtra Budget 2026 highlights: CM Fadnavis announces loan waiver for farmers; Ladki Bahin Yojana to continue
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is presenting the Maharashtra Budget for 2026–27 in the Legislative Assembly. He is the first Chief Minister to do so in the state. In a big announcement, Fadnavis announced loan waiver for farmers: “Till September 3, 2025, loan of up to Rs 2 Lakh will be waived off under Punyashlok Ahilyabai Holkar farmers’ loan waiver Scheme."
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Maharashtra Budget: Fadnavis govt may trim Ladki Bahin Yojana outlay amid drop in beneficiaries
The number of recipients has fallen sharply from a peak of approximately 2.43 crore to around 1.8 crore.
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Maharashtra economy likely to grow 7.9 pc in 2025-26: Economic Survey
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis will present the state budget 2026-27 in the assembly on March 6.
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How two major expressways will unlock exciting road trips from Delhi to west and east
For the millions who journey home to Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, the days of jostling for space on overcrowded trains may soon be a thing of the past, replaced by faster and more seamless road trips.
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Mumbai Metro extends service for India-Eng semi-final - 'Use Churchgate B2 exit for quick access to Wankhede'
This designated route is intended to help spectators bypass the worst of the road congestion and reach their seats with minimal hassle.
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Trapped in Dubai, 84 Pune students among 111 airlifted back to India
The students, all from Indira University, Pune, had departed for Dubai on February 23 for an educational tour and were scheduled to return on March 1.
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Who is Saleem Wastik, the 'ex-Muslim' YouTuber brutally stabbed in Ghaziabad attack?
Saleem Wastik is a famous YouTuber and social media personality known for publicly identifying himself as an ex-Muslim. He gained attention through his videos and appearances on television debates where he spoke about his personal journey after leaving Islam.
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Bengaluru techie dies by suicide after fight with mother-in-law while husband was home
A 35-year-old software professional allegedly died by suicide after a domestic argument with her mother-in-law at Abbigere in north Bengaluru.
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Stolen 500-year-old bronze statue from Tamil Nadu temple found in UK museum, set to return to India
The return of the Tirumankai Alvar statue adds to a growing number of Indian antiquities being repatriated from international museums and collections in recent years.
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Mumbai traffic advisory ahead of India-Eng T20 semi-final at Wankhede - key routes affected
The game is set to begin at 7 pm, while stadium gates will open for spectators from 4 pm onwards. In a post on X, the Mumbai Traffic Police urged people travelling to the area to plan their journey in advance and consider using alternate routes to avoid delays.
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Maharashtra transport strike: Why buses, taxis and trucks are off roads today - key demands explained
Maharashtra transport strike news: Union leaders said the protest will take place at Azad Maidan in Mumbai. Thousands of drivers and transport workers are likely to gather at the ground to press for their demands.
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Lucknow pathologist murder: Ramlila scriptwriting skills helped son construct cover-up, say police
Investigations continue as authorities piece together the sequence of events leading to one of the most macabre crimes to emerge from Lucknow in recent memory.
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Bhang jalebi, bhang rasmalai: Jaipur eatery's Holi special menu takes internet by storm - 'Multiverse mein khelenge'
For those looking to share the festive spirit, the eatery is also offering curated Holi Hampers, designed for gifting to friends, family or office colleagues.
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'We could see missiles': Returnees share relief as UAE flights to India begin limited ops amid Middle East tensions
Flight services from Dubai and Abu Dhabi to India resumed on Monday night.
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Bengaluru techie dies by suicide over astrologer's grim prediction - 'Two years later ...'
The Bagalagunte police have filed an Unnatural Death Report (UDR) and are conducting further investigations to piece together the exact circumstances that led to the extreme step.
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Palghar oleum gas horror: 2,600 evacuated amid dense white fumes - what happened?
As a precaution, authorities evacuated 1,600 students from Tarapur Vidyamandir, located close to the affected zone. More than 1,000 workers from the factory and nearby industrial units were also moved to safer places.
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Missiles, sirens, bunkers: How 7,000 workers from Telangana, Andhra are battling war jitters in Israel
With missiles streaking across the sky and alerts sounding with unnerving frequency, the community of roughly 7,000 people from the two Telugu states is navigating one of the most tense periods in recent memory.
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Friend kills Delhi businessman for gold, chops body, dumps in Yamuna; 4 arrested
To mislead investigators, the accused kept Gupta's phone switched on inside a moving car. He sent messages from it to his canteen staff asking them to close up and to his family claiming he was on a Goa vacation.
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Kannada actor stabs her live-in partner to death with lover's help in Bengaluru
Police said he was stabbed to death after being taken to a secluded place for an alcohol party on February 18.
