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Rajnath, Yogi to attend Ayodhya Ram Temple mega event on Dec 31
The celebrations, termed ‘Pratishtha Dwadashi’, will commence on December 27 and culminate on January 2.
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Madhya Pradesh: 5 thalassaemia children contract HIV after blood transfusions
A district-level inquiry has concluded that HIV reached the children through transfused blood.
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Delhi air quality: Capital continues to choke under ‘very poor’ smog, AQI soars past 440 in key areas
At 6 am, the capital's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) was 387, in the ‘very poor’ category, a decline from 356 the previous morning. Official data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) painted a grim picture with numerous localities in a far more critical state. Key monitoring stations, including Ghazipur (442), ITO (409) and Palam (447), recorded AQIs in the ‘severe’ band (401-500).
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'We genuinely didn’t know': Day 1 of Delhi's non-BS 6 rule brings border chaos, confusion
A common thread among stranded drivers was a lack of awareness about the rule, which was announced just two days prior.
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Delhi fog top developments: IGI Airport operations hit; over 150 flights cancelled
In a travel advisory issued at 7 am, the Delhi airport authorities said operations were currently being conducted under CAT-III conditions, a low-visibility protocol.
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Hyderabad's Lulu Mall in legal trouble: Suo motu case after actor Nidhhi Agerwal mobbed by unruly crowd
The distressing scene unfolded on Wednesday during the launch of the song 'Sahana Sahana' from the upcoming film The Raja Saab.
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UP BTech grad chops parents into 10 pieces over opposition to his interfaith marriage
Ambesh married a Muslim woman in Kolkata against his parents' wishes. The union, a love marriage, was a source of sustained tension, with his parents persistently urging him to divorce his wife.
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'Santa Claus fainted in Delhi pollution': AAP's street theatre lambasting BJP over toxic air | Watch
The Aam Aadmi Party released a video skit showing two men dressed as Santa Claus — wearing anti-pollution masks — dramatically fainting on a busy pavement in Connaught Place, as senior party figures rushed to perform CPR.
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4-year delay on 87-km stretch holds up Rs 1-lakh-crore Delhi–Mumbai Expressway
Nearly four years later, less than 20 per cent of the 87 km has been completed, raising concerns within the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
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Bombay High Court gets bomb threat, judges told to vacate court rooms
As per Live Law report, Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar directed fellow judges to vacate their courtrooms as part of the safety protocol.
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Planning to leave Delhi to escape toxic air? Think again - nearby cities no better, not even Dehradun
Perhaps most worrying is that even traditional getaways like Dehradun are no longer guaranteed clean air in winter.
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‘Rs 20k fine or U-turn’: Delhi Police mount stringent checks as non-BS VI vehicle ban sparks commuter chaos at borders
The move has triggered acute anxiety among lakhs of daily commuters whose work and family lives hinge on crossing into Delhi.
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Odisha: KISS student found dead was killed by 3 classmates over ‘split dal’, say police
Three students, all minors, have been apprehended in the case and produced before the juvenile justice board in Khurda district. All three have been sent to a correctional home, Odisha Police officer said.
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From drugs to sexual harassment: Bengaluru complex 'fined' residents and kept police in the dark
Senior officers allege a disturbing pattern of collusion between the association and the security agency.
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Delhi pollution curbs: From 50% WFH to vehicle bans - what all changes from today
The measures come in addition to the already active Stage 4 restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), which were imposed by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM).
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After Karur tragedy, Vijay's TVK stages high-security 'no-stage' rally in Erode
A party leader explained that this "no-stage" model was adopted after a successful trial in Puducherry, confirming that Vijay will speak from the bus before departing promptly.
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50% WFH, 100% confusion: Will Delhi’s anti-pollution order ever work?
As the city grapples with its annual pollution crisis, this well-intentioned measure appears, for now, to be stuck in first gear.
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Fed up with alcohol abuse, Agra women attack highway liquor shop in viral video | WATCH
The protest quickly turned violent as villagers stormed the liquor shop, pulled bottles outside and smashed them. Amid the commotion, the shop’s signboard was also damaged by the agitated crowd.
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Maharashtra releases 2026 public holiday list; Bhaubeej declared special holiday
Maharashtra public holiday 2026: In a key inclusion, the state has declared a special public holiday on November 11, 2026, for Bhaubeej, celebrated during Diwali to honour the bond between brothers and sisters.
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Delhi's vehicle entry ban explained: Read this first before you hit the road
As per the latest order, diesel vehicles older than 10 years that meet BS-III or lower standards, and petrol vehicles older than 15 years, will not be allowed to ply on Delhi roads from Thursday. The ban will remain only as long as the strictest pollution control measures, GRAP-IV are in force.
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Authorities warn against misleading data from private apps regarding Lucknow's AQI
The fourth T20I between India and South Africa was called off on Wednesday owing to poor visibility after a dense layer of smog engulfed the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow.
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Delhi Pollution Live Updates: Chaos at key checkpoints as travel ban kicks in, commuters complain
Over 250 flights delayed, 22 cancelled as toxic smog hits flight operations at Delhi Airport
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Yamuna Expressway deadly fog: How 13 travellers met a fiery end - 'Most victims were sleeping'
Agra Divisional Commissioner Shailendra Singh stated that the inquiry would scrutinise the causes behind the accident and recommend preventive measures.
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'Hit him on stomach and chest, this will finish him': Dehradun journalist dies after brutal assault
The accused abused journalist Pankaj Mishra verbally and launched a violent assault with the intent to kill. Amit Sehgal allegedly kicked and punched Mishra on his chest and abdomen, causing him to bleed from the mouth at the spot.








