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'Had we not been delayed...': Kerala family's argument over excessively salty breakfast saved them from Pahalgam terror attack

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'Had we not been delayed...': Kerala family's argument over excessively salty breakfast saved them from Pahalgam terror attack

At least 26 people were killed after armed terrorists targeted them in Pahalgam on April 22.

Pahalgam attack: Srinagar-Delhi flight fares touched Rs 32,000 amid rush to escape Kashmir

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Pahalgam attack: Srinagar-Delhi flight fares touched Rs 32,000 amid rush to escape Kashmir

This sudden price surge prompted government intervention to curb further escalation and ensure stranded travellers weren’t exploited.

'We'll never go back to Kashmir’: Newlyweds fled Pahalgam resort on horseback as death closed in

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'We'll never go back to Kashmir’: Newlyweds fled Pahalgam resort on horseback as death closed in

The couple managed to reach Srinagar airport, after which they boarded the first flight out of Srinagar on Wednesday.

'Hindustan Zindabad': Massive protests in J&K against Pahalgam attack, Kashmiris back Indian Army with chants of unity

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'Hindustan Zindabad': Massive protests in J&K against Pahalgam attack, Kashmiris back Indian Army with chants of unity

Shopkeepers and hoteliers in the area led a protest march, chanting slogans like “Hindustan Zindabad” and “I am Indian.”

'Wife refuses to clean jacket with blood stains...': Tejasvi Surya shares how Shivamogga family is coping with Pahalgam victim's loss

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'Wife refuses to clean jacket with blood stains...': Tejasvi Surya shares how Shivamogga family is coping with Pahalgam victim's loss

Mortal remains of Bharath Bhushan and Manjunath Rao, who were killed in the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, were brought to Bengaluru.

Delhi Weather: Severe heatwave conditions from April 24, IMD issues yellow alert

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Delhi Weather: Severe heatwave conditions from April 24, IMD issues yellow alert

The India Metrological Department (IMD) has issued a 'yellow' alert for the next three days.

'We're Indian Army’: Soldiers assure Pahalgam tourist who mistook them as terrorists and begged - 'Please don’t hurt my child'

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'We're Indian Army’: Soldiers assure Pahalgam tourist who mistook them as terrorists and begged - 'Please don’t hurt my child'

The Army officials attempted to reassure the group, with one soldier heard saying, “We’re Indian Army. We are here to protect you.”

Pahalgam terror attack: Army veteran's bold call to action - 'Time to strike Pakistani military'

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Pahalgam terror attack: Army veteran's bold call to action - 'Time to strike Pakistani military'

Pakistan has been the sole reason for the terror attacks in our country. We have enough resources to bring them down, he added.

Raipur man, on family trip to celebrate wedding anniversary, killed in Pahalgam terror attack

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Raipur man, on family trip to celebrate wedding anniversary, killed in Pahalgam terror attack

Mirania had travelled to Jammu and Kashmir on April 17 with his wife Neha, their 17-year-old son, and 16-year-old daughter.

'Pahalgam attackers asked dad to recite Islamic verse before killing him': Daughter of Pune businessman

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'Pahalgam attackers asked dad to recite Islamic verse before killing him': Daughter of Pune businessman

When he failed to recite, they shot him, first in the head, then behind the ear, and finally in the back.

'He was shot right in front of my eyes, I just want to take him home': Wife of terror attack victim recounts what unfolded in Pahalgam

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'He was shot right in front of my eyes, I just want to take him home': Wife of terror attack victim recounts what unfolded in Pahalgam

Dr Sujatha, wife of Bharath Bhushan, said that her husband was murdered right before her eyes and that she only wants him to be taken home now.

Pahalgam massacre: Navy officer from Haryana, Lt Vinay Narwal, shot dead by terrorists while on honeymoon

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Pahalgam massacre: Navy officer from Haryana, Lt Vinay Narwal, shot dead by terrorists while on honeymoon

A joint search operation is currently underway in Pahalgam, led by the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police. The incident, which targeted the has sparked widespread outrage across the country.

‘Go tell this to Modi’: Terrorists told Karnataka woman after killing husband in Pahalgam attack

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‘Go tell this to Modi’: Terrorists told Karnataka woman after killing husband in Pahalgam attack

The victim, Manjunath, had travelled to the valley with his wife Pallavi and their young son.

'They could so easily hit a lady': Pune couple in car brutally attacked by six men; husband in ICU

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'They could so easily hit a lady': Pune couple in car brutally attacked by six men; husband in ICU

Four of them assaulted the man using stones and sticks, while two held him down. Ketaki, who tried to protect her husband, was kicked in the stomach and struck in the face.

'Fear of being abandoned again': Abusive husband kills 10th wife, 9 others already deserted him

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'Fear of being abandoned again': Abusive husband kills 10th wife, 9 others already deserted him

The police have found that Ram’s growing paranoia and fear of being abandoned once more may have contributed to his extreme reaction.

UP to add over 3k beer counters at country liquor shops amid soaring demands

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UP to add over 3k beer counters at country liquor shops amid soaring demands

The excise department has initiated the process of upgrading 3,138 shops to cater to the growing demand for brew, in addition to the 9,362 existing composite shops.

Bengaluru road rage twist: CCTV shows IAF officer attacking biker, busts ‘one-sided’ narrative

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Bengaluru road rage twist: CCTV shows IAF officer attacking biker, busts ‘one-sided’ narrative

The CCTV video, which has now gone viral, shows Wing Commander Aditya Bose initiating the physical assault on the biker.

Delhi to Jaipur in 2.5 hours: New Bandikui link on Mumbai Expressway set to open in June

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Delhi to Jaipur in 2.5 hours: New Bandikui link on Mumbai Expressway set to open in June

The newly built 67-kilometre access-controlled link will cut travel time to just two-and-a-half hours, making the journey quicker and smoother between the two cities.

‘This is what Karnataka has become…’: IAF officer, wife assaulted in Bengaluru

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‘This is what Karnataka has become…’: IAF officer, wife assaulted in Bengaluru

The incident occurred as they were driving from the DRDO colony in CV Raman Nagar. Wing Commander Bose was going to the airport, while his wife, Squadron Leader Madhumita was accompanying him.

Karnataka ex-DGP murder: Wife called friend after stabbing husband - 'I have killed the monster'

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Karnataka ex-DGP murder: Wife called friend after stabbing husband - 'I have killed the monster'

The victim, 68-year-old Om Prakash, a former Director General and Inspector General of Police, was killed during a heated argument.

Massive protests in Jamshedpur over Karni Sena leader's murder; NH-33 blocked

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Massive protests in Jamshedpur over Karni Sena leader's murder; NH-33 blocked

Massive protests were staged by the members of the Kshatriya Karni Sena in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand after the organisation’s state president, Vinay Singh was shot dead by unidentified assailants.

JD Vance, wife Usha arrive in India today: Delhi Police issue traffic advisory for key routes

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JD Vance, wife Usha arrive in India today: Delhi Police issue traffic advisory for key routes

The Delhi Traffic Police issued an advisory recommending alternative route for commuters.

Noida to get cloverleaf link, new expressway, and ‘Times Square’ makeover in Sector 18

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Noida to get cloverleaf link, new expressway, and ‘Times Square’ makeover in Sector 18

The planned expressway will stretch from Kalindi Kunj to the Yamuna Expressway, offering a critical new route through the region.

‘They killed my son, I want justice’: Seelampur teen’s murder sparks protests

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‘They killed my son, I want justice’: Seelampur teen’s murder sparks protests

Police have identified the suspects, who are currently on the run, and ten teams are conducting raids to apprehend them.

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