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25 killed in UP as thunderstorms and lightning strike 14 districts over last 2 days

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25 killed in UP as thunderstorms and lightning strike 14 districts over last 2 days

The victims were identified as Virendra Banbasi (35), his wife Parvati (32), and their two young daughters Radha (3) and Karishma (2). Their hut caught fire after being struck by lightning.

Three Bengal residents wrongly deported to Bangladesh, brought back after Mamata govt steps in

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Three Bengal residents wrongly deported to Bangladesh, brought back after Mamata govt steps in

The West Bengal government had raised the issue with the Centre after learning about the incident. Two more people are still in the custody of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and are expected to return soon.

‘Left with no choice’: 40 Hindu families put up ‘house for sale’ posters in Azamgarh after clash

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‘Left with no choice’: 40 Hindu families put up ‘house for sale’ posters in Azamgarh after clash

The families alleged that they were living in a state of fear in the area that comes under Mubarakpur police station in Uttar Pradesh's Azamgarh district.

Assam weather: Heavy rain forecast triggers flood and landslide fears in Guwahati; ASDMA issues precautionary alert

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Assam weather: Heavy rain forecast triggers flood and landslide fears in Guwahati; ASDMA issues precautionary alert

The city is still recovering from the severe flooding and waterlogging caused by record rainfall on May 31, which resulted in five landslide-related deaths.

Weather report: Red alert in Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka as IMD warns of extremely heavy rain; schools shut

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Weather report: Red alert in Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka as IMD warns of extremely heavy rain; schools shut

In Kerala, torrential rain battered several districts through Sunday, prompting authorities to declare a holiday for all educational institutions on Monday in 11 districts including Thrissur, Palakkad, Kannur, Wayanad, Malappuram, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Idukki, Ernakulam, Pathanamthitta and Kasaragod.

Delhi weather: IMD issues yellow alert till June 19 as city hit by season’s strongest storm

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Delhi weather: IMD issues yellow alert till June 19 as city hit by season’s strongest storm

IMD has issued a yellow alert till June 19, forecasting similar weather conditions until June 21. Monday and Tuesday are expected to have light to moderate rain, thunder, and gusty winds up to 60 kmph.

Mumbai weather: Heavy monsoons soak city, orange alert issued for key areas

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Mumbai weather: Heavy monsoons soak city, orange alert issued for key areas

The IMD’s seven-day forecast predicts heavy rain to persist on June 16 and 17, particularly in South Mumbai and parts of the Western suburbs.

Karnataka rain alert: 14 districts on high alert, Bengaluru issued yellow warning till June 18

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Karnataka rain alert: 14 districts on high alert, Bengaluru issued yellow warning till June 18

According to the weather department, the current rainy and windy weather is expected to continue for the next three days, i.e., till June 18.

Farmhouse, luxury bathtub, swimming pool: Inside Gujarat’s illegal religious site that shocked police

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Farmhouse, luxury bathtub, swimming pool: Inside Gujarat’s illegal religious site that shocked police

Superintendent of Police Premsukh Delu confirmed that the illegal structures had caused severe flooding during monsoons by obstructing the river’s path.

Delhi property prices set to rise as govt moves to revise circle rates

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Delhi property prices set to rise as govt moves to revise circle rates

Circle rates, the minimum valuation set by the government for land and property transactions, were last revised for residential areas in 2014.

Delhi IGI Airport begins runway upgrade; 200 flights to be affected daily for three months

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Delhi IGI Airport begins runway upgrade; 200 flights to be affected daily for three months

Once the work is finished, Delhi airport will have three runways capable of handling landings in low visibility. This will be especially useful in winter, when thick fog often disrupts flights in northern India.

Pune bridge collapse: Ageing iron, tourist surge or ignored warnings - what brought it down?


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Pune bridge collapse: Ageing iron, tourist surge or ignored warnings - what brought it down?


Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said the bridge collapsed due to structural weakness and overcrowding.

‘Screams rang through the air’: Eyewitnesses describe horror of Pune bridge collapse

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‘Screams rang through the air’: Eyewitnesses describe horror of Pune bridge collapse

The National Disaster Response Force and police teams launched a large-scale operation, though authorities fear 10 to 15 people may still be trapped.

Rajasthan brothers accused of Rs 2,676 crore scam in fake Dholera Smart City scheme

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Rajasthan brothers accused of Rs 2,676 crore scam in fake Dholera Smart City scheme

Promising flats, plots and massive returns, Subhash and Ranveer Bijarani amassed Rs 2,676 crore from investors nationwide.

12-year-old girl from Nagpur injured after zipline rope snaps in Manali | Watch

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12-year-old girl from Nagpur injured after zipline rope snaps in Manali | Watch

Nagpur, Jun 15 A 12-year-old girl from Maharashtra's Nagpur suffered severe injuries after she fell during a zipline ride in Manali, Himachal Pradesh,..

Meghalaya murder: Raja Raghuvanshi was killed in fourth attempt - 'Killers also wanted to ...'

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Meghalaya murder: Raja Raghuvanshi was killed in fourth attempt - 'Killers also wanted to ...'

Raja Raghuvanshi was murdered by his wife Sonam and her aides during their honeymoon in Meghalaya. Police say it was their fourth attempt, after three failed murder bids in Guwahati and Sohra.

Kerala man who killed two wives found dead in Kedarnath

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Kerala man who killed two wives found dead in Kedarnath

The cause of death remains unclear and a Kerala Police team has been dispatched to investigate.

Gujarat air crash: Nagpur woman, 2-year-old son on London funeral trip die, husband changed plan at last minute

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Gujarat air crash: Nagpur woman, 2-year-old son on London funeral trip die, husband changed plan at last minute

A Nagpur family lost three members, including a young mother and her 2-year-old child, in the Air India AI171 crash after boarding for a London funeral.

She missed Air India flight due to Ahmedabad traffic jam - now she calls it a blessing from God

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She missed Air India flight due to Ahmedabad traffic jam - now she calls it a blessing from God

Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Air India plane crash site in Ahmedabad and reviewed the ground situation.

Four dead as drowsy Andhra bus driver crashes into truck in Bengaluru

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Four dead as drowsy Andhra bus driver crashes into truck in Bengaluru

Sixteen other passengers were injured in the accident that took place near Gottipura village gate between 2 am and 2.30 am on the Kolar-Hoskote National Highway.

Air India flight crash: A seasoned pilot's last promise - 'I'll quit to care for you, dad'

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Air India flight crash: A seasoned pilot's last promise - 'I'll quit to care for you, dad'

Sabharwal was single and lived with his nonagenarian father. Only a few days ago, he told his father that he would be quitting his job to look after him full time.

Delhi monsoon arrival date: Southwest monsoon to reach capital 10 days before schedule

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Delhi monsoon arrival date: Southwest monsoon to reach capital 10 days before schedule

Delhi has already begun to witness signs of the approaching monsoon with increased humidity levels and scattered pre-monsoon thunderstorms expected in the coming days.

Delhi University drops Manusmriti from Sanskrit syllabus; V-C says ‘won't be taught in any course'

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Delhi University drops Manusmriti from Sanskrit syllabus; V-C says ‘won't be taught in any course'

This isn’t the first time the text has caused controversy at DU. In July 2023, a proposal to include Manusmriti in the undergraduate History syllabus was dropped after facing stiff resistance.

Delhi scorches at 54.4°C ‘feels like’ temperature, heatwave to continue despite rain forecast

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Delhi scorches at 54.4°C ‘feels like’ temperature, heatwave to continue despite rain forecast

For Friday, IMD has issued a yellow alert, expecting the continuation of heatwave conditions along with gusty winds up to 60 kmph, possible rain, and thundershowers in Delhi

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