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Bengaluru’s Bannerghatta Zoo to add 10 exotic animals, introduces EVs for wildlife safaris

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Bengaluru’s Bannerghatta Zoo to add 10 exotic animals, introduces EVs for wildlife safaris

This marks the first time electric vehicles are being used for wildlife safaris in India.

Delhi weather: Sticky heat continues as city braces for humid week with patchy rain and rising temperatures

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Delhi weather: Sticky heat continues as city braces for humid week with patchy rain and rising temperatures

Authorities advised carrying umbrellas and opting for light, breathable clothing. Indoor workers are encouraged to ventilate spaces when rain eases.

Pit cleaning turns chilling: Bones, skull discovered at Bengaluru apartment complex

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Pit cleaning turns chilling: Bones, skull discovered at Bengaluru apartment complex

According to the police, the skeletal parts were first noticed by contract workers who had been hired to clean the stormwater percolation pits across the complex.

Honeymoon murder case: 119 calls link Sonam Raghuvanshi to mystery man, new suspect emerges

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Honeymoon murder case: 119 calls link Sonam Raghuvanshi to mystery man, new suspect emerges

According to call records accessed by investigators, Sonam exchanged 119 calls with a man named Sanjay Verma between March 1 and 25.

Water bills in Hyderabad to go up as HMWSSB eyes tariff hike after 14 years

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Water bills in Hyderabad to go up as HMWSSB eyes tariff hike after 14 years

Officials believe the tariff hike is necessary not only to recover costs but also to improve service quality and reduce dependence on government funding.

Ahmedabad plane crash: 208 victims identified as DNA matching progresses, 173 bodies handed over to families

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Ahmedabad plane crash: 208 victims identified as DNA matching progresses, 173 bodies handed over to families

Dr Rakesh Joshi, Medical Superintendent of Ahmedabad Civil Hospital, told reporters that the majority of the identification process was complete, though 12 families were still awaiting final DNA results.

Bhopal's '90-degree' bridge to be redesigned after internet explodes with memes

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Bhopal's '90-degree' bridge to be redesigned after internet explodes with memes

Photos and videos of the rail overbridge had gone viral on social media, with many calling the design "ridiculous" and dangerous.

Meghalaya honeymoon murder rerun: Rajasthan woman kills husband with lover’s help; Rs 2 lakh offered to hitmen for crime

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Meghalaya honeymoon murder rerun: Rajasthan woman kills husband with lover’s help; Rs 2 lakh offered to hitmen for crime

The incident came to fore after the couple’s son told the police that he saw some men barge into their house, and kill his father, while his mother stood there.

Raj Thackeray hits out at Maharashtra government, says ‘Hindi mandate direct threat to Marathi language’

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Raj Thackeray hits out at Maharashtra government, says ‘Hindi mandate direct threat to Marathi language’

Raj Thackeray asserted that the government was attempting to implement the policy surreptitiously, without public consultation.

Uttarakhand landslide: Two pilgrims dead, 3 injured after boulders roll down Kedarnath Yatra trek route

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Uttarakhand landslide: Two pilgrims dead, 3 injured after boulders roll down Kedarnath Yatra trek route

Police and SDRF personnel as well as locals had a tough time pulling out the dead as well as the injured out of the gorge with the help of ropes.

After backlash, Maharashtra makes Hindi optional in primary schools

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After backlash, Maharashtra makes Hindi optional in primary schools

The directive aligns with the recently adopted State Curriculum Framework (SCF) 2023, which aims to standardise multilingual education across the state.

Pre-monsoon showers bring relief to Punjab after prolonged heat, aid farmers in paddy sowing

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Pre-monsoon showers bring relief to Punjab after prolonged heat, aid farmers in paddy sowing

Districts like Tarn Taran (0.1 mm), Amritsar (0.4 mm), and Kapurthala (4.9 mm) received very little rain and still need a lot of irrigation support.

Andhra Pradesh’s 1987 yoga law set the stage for PM Modi’s International Yoga Day in Visakhapatnam

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Andhra Pradesh’s 1987 yoga law set the stage for PM Modi’s International Yoga Day in Visakhapatnam

Long before yoga became a flagship wellness initiative under the Modi government andhra Pradesh had laid the groundwork with the Andhra Pradesh Yogadhyayana Parishad Act, 1987.

Noida man left with fractured legs after 2 men ram speeding car into crowd over parking dispute | Video

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Noida man left with fractured legs after 2 men ram speeding car into crowd over parking dispute | Video

Two suspects, identified as Vipin Bhati of Faridabad and Monu Bhati of Badarpur, Delhi, have been arrested and their car was seized by the police.

Mumbai rains: Powai Lake overflows as monsoon rains lash city, IMD issues yellow alert

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Mumbai rains: Powai Lake overflows as monsoon rains lash city, IMD issues yellow alert

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) further warned of thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds up to 40 kmph across Gujarat, Konkan, Goa, Madhya Maharashtra and Marathwada from June 18 to 20.

Karnataka’s Kalladka flyover turns into accidental ‘car wash’ 15 days after inauguration, video goes viral | Watch


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Karnataka’s Kalladka flyover turns into accidental ‘car wash’ 15 days after inauguration, video goes viral | Watch


The leak, which caused rainwater to fall directly onto the road beneath, was recorded on camera by the commuters and the locals.

Police arrest Karnataka man who killed girlfriend during Goa trip over suspected affair

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Police arrest Karnataka man who killed girlfriend during Goa trip over suspected affair

The murder victim, a 22-year-old from Bengaluru, worked as non-teaching staff at a school. The accused, Sanjay Kevin M, was unemployed.

Two daughters, one tragedy: Manipur's ethnic rift shadows Air India crash victims

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Two daughters, one tragedy: Manipur's ethnic rift shadows Air India crash victims

For the first time since ethnic violence erupted in May 2023, the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI), a prominent Meitei pressure group, has called for cooperation in ensuring a dignified return for both women.

Lightning strikes kill 13 in Bihar, CM Nitish Kumar announces Rs 4 lakh ex-gratia to victims' families

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Lightning strikes kill 13 in Bihar, CM Nitish Kumar announces Rs 4 lakh ex-gratia to victims' families

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar urged the public to be cautious during bad weather and strictly follow advisories from the Disaster Management Department.

Raja Raghuvanshi murder case: Second machete found as SIT recreates crime scene in Meghalaya’s Sohra

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Raja Raghuvanshi murder case: Second machete found as SIT recreates crime scene in Meghalaya’s Sohra

The discovery came as investigators recreated the crime scene with the accused, including Raghuvanshi’s wife, Sonam, present.

Lucknow: Thieves cook noodles, feast and chill in AC before robbing retired bank official’s house

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Lucknow: Thieves cook noodles, feast and chill in AC before robbing retired bank official’s house

When police arrived, they found the house in disarray, open cupboards, broken lockers, clothes scattered on the bed, and an unfinished plate of noodles.

Mumbai weather: IMD issues yellow alert for Wednesday as heavy rains disrupt flights, roads and trains

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Mumbai weather: IMD issues yellow alert for Wednesday as heavy rains disrupt flights, roads and trains

The rains also disrupted operations at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. Poor visibility and water accumulation on runways delayed several flights.

Bengaluru to face 24-hour water cut across city - check date, timings, affected areas

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Bengaluru to face 24-hour water cut across city - check date, timings, affected areas

The shutdown, from 6 am on June 19 to 6 am the following day, will affect Cauvery water supply throughout the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) area.

Delhi rains: IMD issues yellow alert for today, warns of heavier monsoon showers ahead

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Delhi rains: IMD issues yellow alert for today, warns of heavier monsoon showers ahead

Delhi was thrown into chaos on Tuesday as pre-monsoon showers lashed the city, bringing much-needed relief from the sweltering heat.

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