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Poonch kids return to shell-damaged classrooms, mourn 3 friends killed in Pakistani firing - 'They should have been here'

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Poonch kids return to shell-damaged classrooms, mourn 3 friends killed in Pakistani firing - 'They should have been here'

The trauma of the shelling continues to weigh heavily on young students, especially those in the kindergarten section.

Heavy rain paralyses Bengaluru's IT corridors; elevated expressway shut for hours

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Heavy rain paralyses Bengaluru's IT corridors; elevated expressway shut for hours

With no formal work-from-home advisory from most companies, hundreds of tech professionals were left scrambling.

How sudden downpour crippled Bengaluru: 3 dead, rafts row through streets, WFH calls rise amid yellow alert

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How sudden downpour crippled Bengaluru: 3 dead, rafts row through streets, WFH calls rise amid yellow alert

Bengaluru rain deaths: Three people, including a nine-year-old boy, were killed in rain-related incidents as extremely heavy overnight rain brought city to its knees on Monday

Tihar Jail finally being shifted from West Delhi? Know all about the relocation plan

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Tihar Jail finally being shifted from West Delhi? Know all about the relocation plan

Delhi Prisons has requested the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) for the allotment of 400 acres of land for a new prison complex.

Noida man cheated of Rs 1.25 crore in premium flat sale by owner and salesman

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Noida man cheated of Rs 1.25 crore in premium flat sale by owner and salesman

A salesman who worked there told him that a flat was available for sale, and that its owner had moved to Maharashtra

UP ATS arrests Pakistan 'spy': Who is Shehzad Wahab, Rampur trader who hired locals to 'help ISI'

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UP ATS arrests Pakistan 'spy': Who is Shehzad Wahab, Rampur trader who hired locals to 'help ISI'

Shehzad had been in direct contact with ISI agents and shared sensitive information about India’s internal security.

Now Delhi Metro passengers can buy QR-based tickets on Uber app

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Now Delhi Metro passengers can buy QR-based tickets on Uber app

The initiative is expected to expand to three more cities across India in 2025.

Himachal weather chaos: Pandoh dam warning in Mandi, flash floods disrupt Lahaul-Spiti road

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Himachal weather chaos: Pandoh dam warning in Mandi, flash floods disrupt Lahaul-Spiti road

Officials confirmed ongoing assessments of the dam’s structural safety amid the fluctuating weather conditions.

KIA railway station looks deserted; a selfie at empty counter 'works as train ticket'

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KIA railway station looks deserted; a selfie at empty counter 'works as train ticket'

Several passengers were seen taking photos with an empty ticket counter at the station before boarding a train

Polish woman followed by stranger during Himachal trek, her 'some Indian men' Insta post goes viral

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Polish woman followed by stranger during Himachal trek, her 'some Indian men' Insta post goes viral

She later clarified that she loves travelling in India and this post wasn’t meant to generalise, but to raise awareness.

Bengaluru lashed by overnight rain; major roads waterlogged, Karnataka minister blames people

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Bengaluru lashed by overnight rain; major roads waterlogged, Karnataka minister blames people

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert (Heavy rainfall) for Bengaluru till Friday.

Pune Porsche crash: May 19 still haunts families of victims as justice eludes one year on

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Pune Porsche crash: May 19 still haunts families of victims as justice eludes one year on

The case has seen a total of five chargesheets filed — two against the minor and three against his family members and others allegedly involved in the evidence tampering.

Gorakhpur's 900-year-old Bale Miyan fair, held in name of Ghazni's commander, cancelled

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Gorakhpur's 900-year-old Bale Miyan fair, held in name of Ghazni's commander, cancelled

Organisers of the fair claim that local authorities in BJP-ruled Uttar Pradesh have not granted the necessary permissions, raising concerns over increasing restrictions on events linked to historical Islamic figures.

No AC, no answers: Air India leaves Patna-bound passengers stranded in 41°C Delhi heat | Watch

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No AC, no answers: Air India leaves Patna-bound passengers stranded in 41°C Delhi heat | Watch

A widely shared video on social media showed distressed passengers using inflight safety cards and magazines as makeshift fans, while visibly sweating inside the grounded aircraft

Pak 'spy' YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra’s Pahalgam trip months before terror attack under scanner

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Pak 'spy' YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra’s Pahalgam trip months before terror attack under scanner

Former Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police, Shesh Paul Vaid, highlighted the alarming coincidence on social media platform X

Odisha YouTuber Priyanka Senapati under IB lens for ties with Pakistani 'spy' Jyoti Malhotra

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Odisha YouTuber Priyanka Senapati under IB lens for ties with Pakistani 'spy' Jyoti Malhotra

Priyanka’s father, Rajkishore, stated that his daughter was unaware of Jyoti’s alleged spying activities

Terror module busted in Hyderabad; two ISIS-linked men held for plotting blasts

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Terror module busted in Hyderabad; two ISIS-linked men held for plotting blasts

The two suspects, Siraj Ur Rehman (29) and Syed Sameer (28), are believed to have links to an ISIS group based in Saudi Arabia

Goa no longer a 'bhog bhumi', tourists now coming here for yoga and temples: CM Pramod Sawant

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Goa no longer a 'bhog bhumi', tourists now coming here for yoga and temples: CM Pramod Sawant

Sawant further said that the temples in Goa are not under government control and instead are managed by the local communities that have maintained age-old traditions.

Hyderabad's Gulzar House fire: How short circuit, single exit, shut windows sealed fate of 17 people

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Hyderabad's Gulzar House fire: How short circuit, single exit, shut windows sealed fate of 17 people

The narrow design of the building and the closed windows made it difficult for anyone to escape after the fire erupted.

Bengal climber among 2 dead on Mt Everest; report says he ‘refused to descend’

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Bengal climber among 2 dead on Mt Everest; report says he ‘refused to descend’

Subrata Ghosh, a 45-year-old climber from Ranaghat, West Bengal, lost his life while descending from the Everest summit on Thursday

Close calls at Ranthambore: Man pets tiger cubs, another roams near full-grown big cat

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Close calls at Ranthambore: Man pets tiger cubs, another roams near full-grown big cat

The cubs belong to tigress T-2302, who was reportedly nearby during the encounter.

Bengaluru mobile store heist: Burglar reveals before cops why he broke in completely naked

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Bengaluru mobile store heist: Burglar reveals before cops why he broke in completely naked

Police found a man, completely nude and wearing only a face mask, crawling through a small hole in the wall, when they examined the CCTV.

‘I was vomiting non-stop’: Ahmedabad woman finds lizard in ice cream; Havmor fined Rs 50,000, outlet sealed

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‘I was vomiting non-stop’: Ahmedabad woman finds lizard in ice cream; Havmor fined Rs 50,000, outlet sealed

Havmor, a legacy brand with over 200 flagship stores across India, has yet to issue a public statement regarding the incident.

Hummer to Rolls-Royce: How Hyderabad luxury car dealer evaded customs by modifying cars in Dubai, Sri Lanka

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Hummer to Rolls-Royce: How Hyderabad luxury car dealer evaded customs by modifying cars in Dubai, Sri Lanka

Hyderabad's 'Car Lounge' owner was at the center of a scam that involved importing luxury vehicles from countries like the United States and Japan.

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