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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?)."
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Retired railway employee dies, daughter found starving after 5 years of captivity, torture in UP’s Mahoba
The victim, 70-year-old retired senior railway clerk Omprakash Singh Rathore, had been living with his 27-year-old daughter Rashmi—who is mentally challenged— in a separate house following the death of his wife in 2016.
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Fled Bengaluru under threat, found dead in Nagpur: Groom's final journey after his bride's suicide
The tragedy marks a grim epilogue to the suicide of Suraj’s wife, Ganavi, just two days prior in Bengaluru. The couple, who had an arranged marriage on October 29, returned early from a troubled honeymoon in Sri Lanka, where disputes over Ganavi’s pre-marital friendship had reportedly arisen.
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Video: Tamil Nadu teens attack migrant worker with machete, record act
According to the police, one of the accused later uploaded the video as an Instagram reel, in which he was seen displaying a machete while a Tamil song played in the background.
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WATCH: Taj Mahal fades from view as dense fog engulfs Agra
The morning temperature was 16.0 °C in Agra. The city's air quality was poor this morning, reporting 'moderate' conditions in pockets.
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Maharashtra woman killed over dowry dispute after 11 years of marriage; husband, sister-in-law arrested
Citing preliminary investigation, Maharashtra Police said Kalpana married Mahesh Soni in 2015. “She was allegedly subjected to physical and mental harassment by her in-laws, which often led to arguments,” said senior inspector Prakash Kawale of Bolinj police station.
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Kashmir's apple boom sows a health crisis; chemical exposure linked to spike in brain tumours
Analysing data from 432 brain tumour patients between 2005 and 2008, the research found a “quite strong and possible” link between pesticide exposure and primary malignant brain cancer.
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Air hostess dies while partying with friends at Gurugram apartment; probe underway
The deceased has been identified as Simran Dadwal, a resident of Mohali in Punjab, who was working with an Indian airline for the past two years.
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Where has Shimla's snow gone? Why 'Queen of the Hills' winter charm is melting away
Even when moisture arrives, rising temperatures are changing the game. For snow to fall and settle in a mid-altitude town like Shimla, a specific temperature window is required.
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Vigilante mob storms UP cafe, assaults birthday party over 'love jihad' claim | Watch
In a video circulating on social media, the girl is heard stating that the mob raised slogans, misbehaved with her, attempted to snatch her phone and severely assaulted the two Muslim friends while making false accusations of 'love jihad'.
