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Himachal monsoon disaster: 63 deaths, 40 missing, damages cross Rs 400 crore

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Himachal monsoon disaster: 63 deaths, 40 missing, damages cross Rs 400 crore

Kolkata law college rape: ‘Mango’ Mishra turned student union room into bar, drank every evening with friends

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Kolkata law college rape: ‘Mango’ Mishra turned student union room into bar, drank every evening with friends

Mishra was once a student leader affiliated with the Trinamool Congress Chhatra Parishad (TMCP), the student wing of the ruling party

'My name is Tajammul': UP dhaba worker attacked for living as Gopal - ‘They pulled down my pants’

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'My name is Tajammul': UP dhaba worker attacked for living as Gopal - ‘They pulled down my pants’

He said he wore a kada (a traditional Sikh/Hindu bracelet) for three months so that no one would question his identity.

10 lions spotted on Gujarat road - Gir Somnath highway traffic comes to sudden halt

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10 lions spotted on Gujarat road - Gir Somnath highway traffic comes to sudden halt

They were seen walking casually along the highway, causing traffic to come to a standstill.

Telangana to add 7k beds across 5 hospitals; CM urges NRI doctors - 'Even a month of your time ...'

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Telangana to add 7k beds across 5 hospitals; CM urges NRI doctors - 'Even a month of your time ...'

Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy shared the government’s broader plans for healthcare and education. In the current budget, Rs 11,500 crore has been set aside for health and Rs 21,500 crore for education.

Delhi fuel ban revoked: Vehicle seized? Follow these steps to get it back

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Delhi fuel ban revoked: Vehicle seized? Follow these steps to get it back

At present, all end-of life- seized vehicles are parked at Scrap Yard No. 5 of the Transport Department at Sarai Kale Khan in Delhi.

NIA probes Khalistani terror finance links in McLeodganj amid Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday celebrations

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NIA probes Khalistani terror finance links in McLeodganj amid Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday celebrations

The raid was prompted by concerns over suspicious financial transactions and foreign exchange dealings, potentially tied to Khalistani sympathisers operating both in India and abroad.



Manesar set to welcome India’s first Disneyland in 500-acre mega project

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Manesar set to welcome India’s first Disneyland in 500-acre mega project

The project aims to position the National Capital Region alongside global destinations like Paris, Tokyo and California.

Telangana factory blast exposes gaps: Sigachi unit was inspected only once - not marked hazardous

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Telangana factory blast exposes gaps: Sigachi unit was inspected only once - not marked hazardous

According to a 2023 Labour Bureau report, about 5,000 workers are involved in hazardous tasks across 603 factories in Telangana. A reactor blast at the Sigachi pharma plant in Telangana's Pashamylaram has raised several questions on the safety of such industries.

Delhi's Tibetans in exile reject China's 'fake Dalai Lama’ plan - Majnu Ka Tila left worried

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Delhi's Tibetans in exile reject China's 'fake Dalai Lama’ plan - Majnu Ka Tila left worried

The possibility of two competing Dalai Lamas - one recognised by the Tibetan community and the other by the Chinese state — has sparked strong sentiments among Tibetan leaders and residents alike.

Delhi’s vehicle ban sparks debate: Is scrapping old cars the answer to pollution?

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Delhi’s vehicle ban sparks debate: Is scrapping old cars the answer to pollution?

Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has long opposed phasing out vehicles based solely on age.

Kerala building collapse: Woman dies on Kottayam medical college campus, delayed rescue ops spark political row

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Kerala building collapse: Woman dies on Kottayam medical college campus, delayed rescue ops spark political row

The collapse of a building block of the Government Medical College Hospital (GMCH) in Kerala's Kottayam has triggered widespread outrage, with the Opposition alleging negligence on the part of Health Minister Veena George, Cooperation Minister V N Vasavan, and the hospital authorities in carrying out timely rescue operations.

Ferrari zips around Bengaluru for a year without tax - made to pay Rs 1.4 cr after RTO steps in

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Ferrari zips around Bengaluru for a year without tax - made to pay Rs 1.4 cr after RTO steps in

This is not the first time Bengaluru RTO officials have acted against luxury car owners for evading taxes.

Mumbai's KEM Hospital begins BMC's most expensive clinical trial with AI breast cancer screening

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Mumbai's KEM Hospital begins BMC's most expensive clinical trial with AI breast cancer screening

Participants in the trial will undergo all three screening methods like mammography, ultrasound and the AI-based scan to allow doctors to compare their effectiveness.

Delhi hits 49°C 'real feel'; rainfall activity to increase from tomorrow

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Delhi hits 49°C 'real feel'; rainfall activity to increase from tomorrow

Similar weather conditions are expected to persist in Delhi on Friday, predicting increasing rain activity from Saturday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

MP man says friend used black magic, forced sex change and raped him

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MP man says friend used black magic, forced sex change and raped him

The victim claimed that post-surgery, the accused resumed contact, forcibly confined him at his residence in Narmadapuram for 10 days and continued to sexually assault him.

Noida sets up Kanwar Cell for smooth passage via Mayur Vihar to Kalindi Kunj - 1k pilgrims pass through city daily

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Noida sets up Kanwar Cell for smooth passage via Mayur Vihar to Kalindi Kunj - 1k pilgrims pass through city daily

Noida Kanwar Yatra route: The pilgrims will enter through Mayur Vihar in Noida, go past the Shani Temple and the Okhla Bird Sanctuary, and then exit through Kalindi Kunj. The route inside Noida is about four kilometres long.

Andhra senior cop resigns – ‘No external pressure’, says Siddharth Kaushal amid IPS discontent buzz

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Andhra senior cop resigns – ‘No external pressure’, says Siddharth Kaushal amid IPS discontent buzz

Kaushal is likely to make a transition into the private sector, possibly taking up a corporate role based in Delhi.

Marks overloaded: Bihar university gives 257 in 100-mark exam, 225 out of 30 to PG students

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Marks overloaded: Bihar university gives 257 in 100-mark exam, 225 out of 30 to PG students

Bhim Rao Ambedkar Bihar University explained such errors sometimes happen when marks are entered manually into Excel sheets.

Telangana teen kills father after being scolded for losing Rs 6 lakh in online betting

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Telangana teen kills father after being scolded for losing Rs 6 lakh in online betting

The accused called his father to a spot under the pretext that his friends would return the money. However, when the victim arrived on the spot, the accused killed him, attempting to stage it as a suicide.

Andhra Pradesh gets its first digital nerve centre in Chittoor

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Andhra Pradesh gets its first digital nerve centre in Chittoor

The healthcare centre offers 12 primary healthcare services and digitizes patients’ health records. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated the Tata Digital Nerve Centre, the first such facility established in Kuppam.

Bihar newlywed mimics Meghalaya honeymoon murder, gets husband killed to hide affair with uncle

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Bihar newlywed mimics Meghalaya honeymoon murder, gets husband killed to hide affair with uncle

Police say the woman orchestrated a contract killing to eliminate her husband and continue her illicit relationship.

How Mizoram raced past Kerala to become India’s ‘first fully literate state’

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How Mizoram raced past Kerala to become India’s ‘first fully literate state’

Mizoram's remarkable literacy feat was driven by adult learners like 54-year-old Laltinkimi of Tinghmun village, who, after months of study amidst gruelling farm work, proudly wrote her name on a classroom blackboard.

Bengaluru coffee shop staff brutally assaulted over extra cup demand | Watch

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Bengaluru coffee shop staff brutally assaulted over extra cup demand | Watch

CCTV footage shows the employee being slapped on the back of his head, punched in the face and kicked in the stomach. D

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