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Bengaluru traffic advisory for New Year's eve: Police spell out detailed plan - here’s your last-minute guide
Strict rules for parties and events: Ahead New Year eve, police have directed hotels, pubs, clubs and event organisers to strictly follow safety rules.
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West Bengal town Jalpaiguri recalls Khaleda Zia’s childhood after her death
Her early education, as recounted by Jalpaiguri-based historian Umesh Sharma, began at Jogmaya Primary School in Nayabasti, where she studied until Class III.
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'Rats ate 200 kg ganja': Jharkhand court acquits prime accused after bizarre police claim
A station diary entry from 2024 recorded that the contraband had been eaten by rats. This is not the first time rodents have been cited in Jharkhand for the disappearance of seized intoxicants.
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Tripura student murder: Racist attack or not? Why police and family are telling two very different stories
Anjel Chakma murder: The police claim that two of the accused are from Manipur and Nepal, which weakens the racial angle.
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IIT-Delhi defies market trends: 1,275 job offers; 35+ international, top firms return to campus
IIT-Delhi campus placement 2025-26: A significant highlight is the surge in pre-placement offers (PPOs), which have risen by 33% compared to the previous year, exceeding 300.
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Dense fog shrouds Delhi-NCR; flight disruptions likely amid orange alert
Flight operations at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport remained under strain due to the fog.
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NRI dies as gun goes off while getting up from sofa in Punjab's Ferozepur
Punjab Police said Harpinder had been sitting on a sofa with a relative when the weapon suddenly went off as he stood up, with the bullet striking him in the stomach. The incident was recorded on the home’s CCTV cameras.
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'Candidates living in PGs, rented flats not eligible': Mumbai firm’s strict hiring rule; internet reacts
The controversy began after X user Abhinav shared an image of the job description on the platform. His post quickly triggered a heated debate about hiring practices and ethics in Indian workplaces.
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Cyclist dies as BMW hits him in Noida; driver arrested
According to the Police, the driver and owner of the car, Mankul Mahajan, has been taken into custody. A case has been registered in the matter.
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Watch: Bareilly cafe attacker claims he was ‘fighting for Hindus’ in video plea
The incident, which has ignited tensions in Bareilly, saw a private party violently disrupted by allegations of “love jihad”.
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Mumbai BEST bus crash: Who’s at fault - handbrake failure, risky U-turn or hawkers?
The Bhandup crash marks the second devastating accident involving a BEST bus in consecutive Decembers, following the Kurla incident last year that killed nine. This pattern has heightened public anxiety over urban transport safety.
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Sunny Leone’s Mathura New Year event cancelled after saints protest over ‘Braj sentiments’
The organisers cited respect for the cultural traditions of the Braj region and the sentiments of the saint community as the reason for calling off the event.
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‘Pollution will be discussed’: Delhi Assembly session from Jan 5, Kapil Mishra outlines agenda
Pollution will be discussed in the Assembly. Its causes, solutions and the present situation will be examined in detail, Mishra said while addressing a press conference.
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7 killed, 11 injured after bus plunges into gorge in Uttarakhand's Almora
In a post on X, Chief Minister Dhami said that all injured passengers had been admitted to nearby hospitals and those with serious injuries were shifted to advanced medical facilities.
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SIR stress turns fatal in Bengal: 82-year-old kills self before hearing – 3 deaths in 2 days
Despite the Election Commission clarifying that booth-level officers would visit voters aged 85 and above, or those with disabilities, several elderly citizens were seen waiting in long queues at hearing venues.
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Delhi traffic advisory for New Year's Eve: Major routes to be sealed as police tighten grip on Connaught Place, India Gate
The police have strongly recommended that revellers and daily commuters alike plan their travel meticulously.
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Hands tied, face burnt: Woman's body found in Noida dumping yard
Photographs and details of her appearance have been circulated to all police stations in Noida and neighbouring districts to help trace her.
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Delhi airport latest update: 118 flights cancelled, 16 diverted due to fog
On Tuesday, 60 arriving and 58 departing flights were cancelled, with a further 16 aircraft diverted to other airports.
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New Year temple rush: Khatu Shyam cancels VIP darshan; Banke Bihari urges devotees to avoid Vrindavan till Jan 5
The appeals come in view of the heavy rush expected during the New Year period.
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How Mumbai is gearing up for 2026: Overnight Metro, BEST buses and special locals for New Year’s Eve
Additionally, heritage tour buses in South Mumbai will operate into the early hours, beginning at 5.30 pm.
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After stabbing Anjel Chakma in Dehradun, attackers bought liquor and celebrated a birthday
Anjel was allegedly called names like “Chinese” and “momo” before the stabbing, leading to protests and demands for strict action.
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Two Telangana women, roommates in US, die in California car crash; families seek donations for funeral
They were living together in Dayton, Ohio, and had travelled to California for a holiday trip during Christmas. Relatives described Bhavana and Meghana as bright, cheerful and ambitious young women who shared a close bond.
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Delhi fog: IMD issues red alert as low visibility looms, airlines issue travel advisories
Apart from fog, Delhi continued to struggle with severe air pollution. The city recorded a 24-hour Air Quality Index (AQI) of 401, placing it in the ‘severe’ category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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'Mumbai is not safe': Auto driver abuses, threatens women for ‘talking loudly’ | Video
In the video shared on Instagram, the autorickshaw driver is seen shouting aggressively at the two women. One of the women can be heard questioning him, saying, “Hum baat kar rahe the, aapko kya problem ho rahi thi? (We were talking, what problem did you have?)."
