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Char Dham Yatra pilgrim footfall drops by 26% in opening week
Despite the quieter start, over 25 lakh pilgrims have already registered, suggesting that a much larger crowd is expected in the coming weeks, especially as summer vacations begin.
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Mumbai wakes up to monsoon-like showers, IMD warns of more rain ahead
The impact was felt across the city as visibility dropped, traffic slowed and even suburban railway services faced disruptions after debris was blown onto overhead equipment in Dahisar.
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Sindoor sales soar in Bhubaneswar - 'Our way of showing solidarity with armed forces'
The sudden surge in demand took local shopkeepers by surprise.
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Operation Abhyas: Blackout drill in Amritsar, iconic Golden Temple goes dark – Watch
Visuals from Amritsar showed the iconic Golden Temple going dark during the drill. Lights were later turned on once the drill concluded.
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'We fear Pakistan will retaliate': Families flee border villages post Operation Sindoor
The exodus is most visible in Punjab’s Amritsar and Ferozepur districts, where communities like Daoke, surrounded by Pakistan on three sides, are seeing tractor-trolleys loaded with belongings heading away from the border.
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'Don't end it here': Wife of Navy officer killed in Pahalgam hails Operation Sindoor
The pain we endured, what 26 families went through has now been made known to those across the border, she said.
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Air India flyer dramatically deplaned at Bengaluru's KIA as airports across India ramp up security
The incident unfolded at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA), where a traveller on flight AI-2820, scheduled to depart at 6.05 pm, was taken off the aircraft due to unspecified security concerns.
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After Operation Sindoor, Gujarat railway stations see unprecedented security surge
At Ahmedabad railway station, Western Railway officials have reportedly deployed additional uniformed personnel and Quick Response Teams (QRTs) to monitor entry and exit points around the clock.
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'Is Kashmir so sick that everyone must be a doctor?’: Why expert wants Kashmiri students to think beyond NEET
He questioned the overwhelming emphasis on medicine as a career choice.
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UP Housing Board to offer 150 new affordable plots just 30 minutes from Noida’s heart
The township, spread across 635 acres, is strategically situated just a 30-minute drive from both Noida City Centre and Connaught Place.
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Kedarnath yatra: Sudden mule deaths force Uttarakhand govt to suspend pack animal service
A similar situation happened in 2010, when the Yatra was briefly paused due to a rise in mule deaths. This year, authorities say the Yatra will go on, but with stronger safety measures in place.
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Mamata Banerjee visits riot-hit Murshidabad, asks - 'Why did BSF fire shots?'
The unrest began as protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, but quickly spiralled into violent clashes, arson and attacks on both public property and minority communities.
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Watch: Tamil superstar Vijay's bodyguard draws gun on elderly fan at Madurai airport
The man was pushed away by the security team, while Vijay proceeded into the terminal without reacting to the commotion.
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Haryana new booze rules: No highway ads, no quick roadside purchase, no vends in villages
Nayab Saini-led government has given a clear restriction on where liquor shops can be located.
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UP man overnight becomes 'richer' than Elon Musk, 36-digit bank balance will leave you stunned
Initially, Ajit’s wife confessed to a fleeting moment of joy, imagining a life of unimaginable luxury.
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Telugu YouTuber Anvesh booked for defaming Telangana DGP in 'metro scam' video
In the video, the YouTuber allegedly made claims about the presence of betting advertisements in Hyderabad Metro Rail and linked them to top government officials, including the DGP and some IAS officers.
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New Amrit Bharat train from Howrah to Chennai: All about the non-AC, low-cost superfast
Tickets for the Sleeper Class between Howrah and Chennai are expected to cost around Rs 800, making it an affordable option for long-distance travellers.
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Plan to rename Mt Abu, ban booze: Will Rajasthan's only hillstation lose its charm?
The proposal to rename the hill station from Mount Abu to ‘Abu Raj Tirth’ has met with stiff resistance.
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Bengaluru stadium brawl: IPS, I-T officers' families clash over Chinnaswamy 'elite' seats
The incident occurred in the Diamond Box of the stadium, an area reserved for top officials and guests, where the families of both officers clashed over seat allocation.
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Centre hands over Darjeeling-Siliguri highway to NHIDCL after Bengal PWD's 'absolute failure'
This move follows a similar transfer in December 2024, when a 52km stretch of NH-10, connecting Siliguri and Sikkim, was handed over to NHIDCL from Bengal’s PWD.
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Tourism in Gulmarg and Sonamarg grinds to a halt as Pahalgam terror attack casts a long shadow
J-K tourism: Online travel portals continue to list hundreds of hotels and resorts, but steep discounts and offers have failed to attract guests, as fear and uncertainty prevail.
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Bihar’s ‘Snake Man’ Jai Kumar Sahni dies after cobra bite; stories of his daring rescues go viral
Sahni’s legacy is marked by his deep affection for animals, particularly snakes.
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Delhi weather: Thunderstorms, rain set to hit Capital; IMD issues yellow alert
These weather conditions are likely to offer some kind of relief from the prevailing heat. The weather department has issued a 'Yellow' alert for today and tomorrow.
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Delhi traffic challans: Register now for Lok Adalat 2025 as online appointments begin
The Delhi Traffic Police took to their official X (formerly Twitter) account to inform the public about the token distribution and emphasise the importance of timely registration.
