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Agra 'mother' held for pushing her 9-year-old child into prostitution

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Agra 'mother' held for pushing her 9-year-old child into prostitution

The incident came to light when the girl, who was adopted by the woman two years ago, approached a man around 4 pm on Sunday and asked him to take her to a police station.

Raja Raghuvanshi murder case: Victim’s family to approach Meghalaya HC seeking narco tests on accused

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Raja Raghuvanshi murder case: Victim’s family to approach Meghalaya HC seeking narco tests on accused

Raja’s elder brother, Vipin Raghuvanshi, said that the motive remains unclear and narco tests could reveal the truth.

Highway heist in Kerala exposes underground cash trail of gold merchants

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Highway heist in Kerala exposes underground cash trail of gold merchants

Authorities say the robbery has thrown a spotlight on an elaborate and discreet system used by gold traders to transfer unaccounted cash across states.

Pokharan tense over remark on MLA’s Yoga Day post; mob attacks police station, 13 held

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Pokharan tense over remark on MLA’s Yoga Day post; mob attacks police station, 13 held

The main accused, identified as Rafiq Khan, was held from Gomat village in Jaisalmer on Sunday for allegedly posting objectionable comments on Facebook targeting the Pokharan MLA.

MMRDA unveils roadmap to turn Alibaug, adjoining regions into urban extension of Mumbai

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MMRDA unveils roadmap to turn Alibaug, adjoining regions into urban extension of Mumbai

As part of the initial push, a Rs 325-crore road improvement programme has been rolled out across 10 villages in Alibaug.

Odisha directs universities to mark 50 years of Emergency with 'Samvidhan Hatya Diwas'

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Odisha directs universities to mark 50 years of Emergency with 'Samvidhan Hatya Diwas'

The BJP-led state government has separately arranged a large-scale event to mark the day.

Passengers at Navi Mumbai's new airport to pay user fee from Rs 270 to Rs 1,225

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Passengers at Navi Mumbai's new airport to pay user fee from Rs 270 to Rs 1,225

With commercial operations expected by August 2025, AERA’s interim fees aim to bridge the gap until a full multi-year tariff, submitted by NMIAL in February, is finalised

Lord Jagannath’s medicines stolen from Puri temple - 'never happened in history'

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Lord Jagannath’s medicines stolen from Puri temple - 'never happened in history'

These herbal medicines are an essential part of rituals during the Anasara period, a time when Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Goddess Subhadra are believed to be recovering after falling ill due to the ceremonial Snana Purnima bath, observed on June 11.

Kolkata musicians caught in Israel-Iran conflict recount bunker life, missile strikes

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Kolkata musicians caught in Israel-Iran conflict recount bunker life, missile strikes

The musicians had travelled to Israel to perform at a series of concerts from June 9 to 12.

Mumbai weather: Heavy rainfall floods low-lying areas, IMD issues yellow alert

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Mumbai weather: Heavy rainfall floods low-lying areas, IMD issues yellow alert

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has also issued a high tide warning as the city braces for a wet week ahead.

Raja Raghuvanshi murder case: Indore landlord who sheltered Sonam arrested

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Raja Raghuvanshi murder case: Indore landlord who sheltered Sonam arrested

Vivek Siyem, Superintendent of Police (East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya), confirmed that Tomar is accused of aiding in the "destruction and concealment of material evidence vital to the case.

Chennai woman sent bomb threats across 12 states to frame man who married someone else

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Chennai woman sent bomb threats across 12 states to frame man who married someone else

The accused, identified as Reni Joshilda, is a senior consultant at Deloitte and holds a background in robotics. One of the emails referred to the 2023 Air India crash, while another said, “Bomb successfully planted in Narendra Modi Stadium. Save the stadium if you can.”

TTD plans spiritual makeover for Tirupati Airport; Alipiri Arch to resemble ‘Maha Mandapam’

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TTD plans spiritual makeover for Tirupati Airport; Alipiri Arch to resemble ‘Maha Mandapam’

To support this effort, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has sent a proposal to the Union Ministry of Civil Aviation requesting the airport be renamed as ‘Sri Venkateswara International Airport.’

Himachal school teacher held for sexually harassing 24 girl students

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Himachal school teacher held for sexually harassing 24 girl students

The teacher, a mathematics teacher and trained graduate teacher (TGT), has been taken into police custody for three days, and a case has been registered.

Monsoon report: Delhi set for rain relief; IMD issues alerts for MP, Rajasthan, Himachal, Uttarakhand

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Monsoon report: Delhi set for rain relief; IMD issues alerts for MP, Rajasthan, Himachal, Uttarakhand

The IMD has cautioned of possible localised flooding, waterlogging in low-lying areas, traffic disruptions and minor damage to roads and vulnerable structures in affected regions.

Uttarakhand: Lanslides hit Char Dham Yatra pilgrims; 3 killed, 3 injured on Yamunotri, Badrinath routes

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Uttarakhand: Lanslides hit Char Dham Yatra pilgrims; 3 killed, 3 injured on Yamunotri, Badrinath routes

Teams from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and local police rushed to the site, with National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel joining later in the evening.

Delhi Police bust multi-state racket smuggling jet fuel as paint thinner

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Delhi Police bust multi-state racket smuggling jet fuel as paint thinner

Officials estimate the racket caused a monthly loss of Rs 1.62 crore to the exchequer, stealing roughly 5,000 litres daily, totalling nearly 54 lakh litres over three years.

No fuel for old vehicles: Delhi petrol pump owners seek police protection

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No fuel for old vehicles: Delhi petrol pump owners seek police protection

In a letter to Delhi transport minister Pankaj Kumar Singh, the Delhi Petrol Dealers Association (DPDA) said the attendants at fuel stations were not equipped to deal with ugly situations where the vehicle owners forced them to refuel the vehicles.

Big boost for J&K: Rs 10,637 cr for roads and tunnels, long-awaited Peer Ki Gali tunnel approved

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Big boost for J&K: Rs 10,637 cr for roads and tunnels, long-awaited Peer Ki Gali tunnel approved

The Mughal Road project dates back to the 1970s during the time of Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah, but progress was slow for decades.

Uttarakhand HC halts panchayat polls amid reservation row, questions 'timing'

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Uttarakhand HC halts panchayat polls amid reservation row, questions 'timing'

The petitioners objected to the new reservation system introduced by the state government, calling it unfair and unlawful.

Maharashtra weather: IMD forecasts heavy rains over Mumbai, Pune, entire Konkan and Vidarbha for next 5 days

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Maharashtra weather: IMD forecasts heavy rains over Mumbai, Pune, entire Konkan and Vidarbha for next 5 days

An orange alert has been issued for Raigad district, and residents have been advised to remain vigilant.

Girl, 13, killed in blast during TMC victory rally in Kaliganj – ‘Hurling bombs since morning'

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Girl, 13, killed in blast during TMC victory rally in Kaliganj – ‘Hurling bombs since morning'

The by-election in Kaliganj was held following the death of the sitting MLA. TMC’s candidate Alifa Ahmed won the seat with a wide margin, and the result was declared earlier on the day of the incident.

Meerut hospital horror: 13-year-old, admitted for operation, raped by another patient's attendant

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Meerut hospital horror: 13-year-old, admitted for operation, raped by another patient's attendant

Notably, the administration of Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College had recently deployed ex-Army jawans for security

Noida's identity crisis: How real estate boom sidelined its manufacturing roots

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Noida's identity crisis: How real estate boom sidelined its manufacturing roots

Today, just 18.37% of Noida’s land is industrial, while 37.45% is residential, catering to middle and upper-middle-class families. Yet, for the factory workers who power its economy, affordable housing remains out of reach.

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