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Telangana pharma factory blast: Death toll rises to 35 after explosion at Sigachi Industries unit; rescue ops continue

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Telangana pharma factory blast: Death toll rises to 35 after explosion at Sigachi Industries unit; rescue ops continue

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has announced a compensation of ₹1 crore to families of the workers who died in the factory blast and ₹ 10 lakh to those injured.

Bihar's bizarre road widening: Trees left standing tall on Rs 100 crore road in Jehanabad

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Bihar's bizarre road widening: Trees left standing tall on Rs 100 crore road in Jehanabad

Instead of a modern highway easing traffic flow, what drivers now face is an obstacle course that poses a serious risk to lives. So far, neither the Bihar Road Construction Department nor the local administration has issued a formal explanation.

After Raja Raghuvanshi murder, Meghalaya makes tourist guides compulsory for East Khasi Hills treks

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After Raja Raghuvanshi murder, Meghalaya makes tourist guides compulsory for East Khasi Hills treks

The decision, aimed at enhancing visitor safety, comes after the killing of Raja Raghuvanshi.

Newlywed ends life after torture in Tamil Nadu; father gave Volvo, 800 gm gold as dowry

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Newlywed ends life after torture in Tamil Nadu; father gave Volvo, 800 gm gold as dowry

Besides spending ₹2.5 crore on the wedding, the woman’s family had given 300 sovereigns of gold, a Volvo car worth ₹70 lakh as dowry, with a promise to give an additional 200 sovereigns.

Lawrence Bishnoi gang targets Rajasthan BJP-linked businessman with Rs 30 crore extortion demand

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Lawrence Bishnoi gang targets Rajasthan BJP-linked businessman with Rs 30 crore extortion demand

The threats come in the wake of a daylight firing incident on June 17 targeting Chandak’s business associate, Ashish Gupta. In the FIR lodged at Kotwali police station, Chandak claimed that Rohit Godara, a known aide of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and Harry Boxer, issued death threats against his family.

Techie locked self in ‘messy’ Mumbai flat for 3 years - 'Didn't trust anyone'

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Techie locked self in ‘messy’ Mumbai flat for 3 years - 'Didn't trust anyone'

The incident came to light after a distress call from a Good Samaritan about Nair's situation was received, following which, social workers of the Social and Evangelical Association for Love (SEAL) rushed to his flat and managed to barge in.

Did Samruddhi Mahamarg turn into a river? Viral video actually shows its flooded link road

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Did Samruddhi Mahamarg turn into a river? Viral video actually shows its flooded link road

The waterlogged stretch, which initially led many to believe the Samruddhi Mahamarg itself had flooded, turned out to be a flawed section of National Highway 548C that passes beneath the elevated corridor.

Guwahati couple makes history with Assam’s first legal trans marriage

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Guwahati couple makes history with Assam’s first legal trans marriage

Taira and Bikramjit’s union follows a decade-long journey marked by struggle, personal transformation and societal opposition.

MP man sacrifices life to save wife from deadly honeybee attack

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MP man sacrifices life to save wife from deadly honeybee attack

Rajkumar Mishra, the in-charge of Sidhi police station, said, "A case of unnatural death has been registered." Siyawati was hospitalised with severe injuries but is now out of danger, doctors confirmed.

Himachal reels under heavy rain: Red alert in 10 districts, landslides block roads, train services hit

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Himachal reels under heavy rain: Red alert in 10 districts, landslides block roads, train services hit

The highest number of road blockages were reported from Sirmaur and Mandi districts, where 57 and 44 roads, respectively, remain cut off.

Bengaluru residents invoke god to fix deteriorated Holiday Village Road

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Bengaluru residents invoke god to fix deteriorated Holiday Village Road

The residents of Holiday Village Road in Bengaluru said the road was never restored properly after it was dug up multiple times for pipeline work.

Telangana factory blast: 12 dead, several injured as reactor blast rips through pharma unit

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Telangana factory blast: 12 dead, several injured as reactor blast rips through pharma unit

After the blast, several workers were feared trapped at the accident site in the Sigachi pharma company at the Pashamylaram industrial estate in Telangana. Efforts are on to rescue them.

Kerala couple held for killing two newborns after man turns up drunk with skeletal remains

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Kerala couple held for killing two newborns after man turns up drunk with skeletal remains

Investigations revealed that Bavish and Aneesha (23), a lab technician, met through social media in 2020. Though they planned to marry, their relationship soured.

Jaipur couple seen arguing on CCTV, found dead in flat day later

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Jaipur couple seen arguing on CCTV, found dead in flat day later

To understand what might have happened, the police examined CCTV footage from the building. One video from Thursday afternoon, a day before the deaths, showed the couple in the parking lot engaged in what appeared to be an argument.

New CEO for YEIDA and NIAL as UP eyes timely launch of Noida airport

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New CEO for YEIDA and NIAL as UP eyes timely launch of Noida airport

Odisha ACP orders to ‘break the legs’ of protesters outside CM’s residence; watch viral video

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Odisha ACP orders to ‘break the legs’ of protesters outside CM’s residence; watch viral video

A heavy police presence was deployed outside the Chief Minister’s house in Bhubaneswar as the protests broke out.

Mumbai hospital opens India’s first living will clinic – what you need to know

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Mumbai hospital opens India’s first living will clinic – what you need to know

A living will, or Advance Medical Directive, allows individuals to outline their preferences for life support, resuscitation, or ventilator use in case of incapacitation.

Free WiFi finally arrives for international passengers at Chennai airport after 2-year delay

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Free WiFi finally arrives for international passengers at Chennai airport after 2-year delay

On the very first day of the launch (June 26), 421 passengers logged into the WiFi network at Chennai Airport.

Northeast to get its first emergency landing facility in Dibrugarh by October: Assam CM

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Northeast to get its first emergency landing facility in Dibrugarh by October: Assam CM

The unique facility is designed for both military and civilian use. In emergencies, civilian aircraft facing difficulties landing at Dibrugarh Airport will be able to use this Emergency Landing Facility.

Monsoon covers all of India nine days early, ends IMD's streak of missed forecasts

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Monsoon covers all of India nine days early, ends IMD's streak of missed forecasts

This is shorter than the average 38-day span, but significantly slower than the record-setting 16-day sweep in 2013

Delhi man stabs 10-year-old son to death for insisting on playing in rain

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Delhi man stabs 10-year-old son to death for insisting on playing in rain

The child's other siblings were present inside the house at the time and witnessed the stabbing. A kitchen knife used in the attack was recovered from the scene.

Narrow escape for family as huge flying flex crashes into car in Bengaluru

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Narrow escape for family as huge flying flex crashes into car in Bengaluru

The flex, which was being removed from the elevated expressway on Tumakuru Road in Bengaluru, damaged the SUV’s windshield and nearly hit a biker on Saturday around 1pm.

India News Updates: Financial sector regulators committed to customer protection, competition & innovation, says Governor

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India News Updates: Financial sector regulators committed to customer protection, competition & innovation, says Governor

Financial sector regulators committed to customer protection, competition & innovation, says Governor

Uttarakhand braces for 'extremely intense' rain today; Char Dham Yatra resumes after 24-hour ban

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Uttarakhand braces for 'extremely intense' rain today; Char Dham Yatra resumes after 24-hour ban

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for several districts, including Uttarkashi, Dehradun and Rudraprayag, forecasting "extremely intense" rainfall on Monday.

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