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CM Rekha Gupta's ambitious promises for Yamuna, Delhi air quality

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CM Rekha Gupta's ambitious promises for Yamuna, Delhi air quality

Gupta also promised to turn Delhi’s massive landfills into green belts.

Who is backing Ranya Rao? Investigators flag national security concerns in gold smuggling case

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Who is backing Ranya Rao? Investigators flag national security concerns in gold smuggling case

Delhi most polluted city again this winter, second year in a row

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Delhi most polluted city again this winter, second year in a row

Four National Capital Region cities — Ghaziabad, Gurgaon, Noida and Charkhi Dadri — were among the top 10 most polluted cities in India in the winter season.

Chandrayaan-3 data suggests that ice may exist on Moon at more locations than previously thought

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Chandrayaan-3 data suggests that ice may exist on Moon at more locations than previously thought

The Chandrayaan-3 mission, launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) from Bengaluru, achieved a soft landing near the Moon's south pole on August 23, 2023

L&T chairman announces one-day paid menstrual leave

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L&T chairman announces one-day paid menstrual leave

The announcement was made during the Women's Day celebrations at the Powai office in Mumbai, where the chairman addressed 350 women employees.

Strong winds worsen Udaipur's Sajjangarh sanctuary fire; 50 tourists evacuated, flames reach residential areas

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Strong winds worsen Udaipur's Sajjangarh sanctuary fire; 50 tourists evacuated, flames reach residential areas

About 50 tourists, who were present in the Sajjangarh Monsoon Palace and the park, were safely evacuated.

Kolkata triple murder: Rs 16 crore debt, suicide pact led to shocking family tragedy

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Kolkata triple murder: Rs 16 crore debt, suicide pact led to shocking family tragedy

"Their house was mortgaged, and there was no money in their bank account. They owned three cars, and the EMIs of two cars were due … close to Rs 47 lakh," said Rupesh Kumar, Joint Commissioner of Police, Crime.

Telangana tunnel tragedy: Report alerted about fault zone 5 years ago; red flags ignored?

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Telangana tunnel tragedy: Report alerted about fault zone 5 years ago; red flags ignored?

The rescue operations have had to be intermittently stopped because the tunnel keeps flooding, and search and rescue operations are going on after 13.5 km into the tunnel.

BJP MP Tejasvi Surya marries popular classical vocalist: Who is Sivasri Skandaprasad?

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BJP MP Tejasvi Surya marries popular classical vocalist: Who is Sivasri Skandaprasad?

Sivasri and Tejasvi Surya wore modest, traditional attire to complement one another on their wedding day.

UP holds first phase of e-lottery for over 27,000 liquor shops; 'intense battle' in 5 districts

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UP holds first phase of e-lottery for over 27,000 liquor shops; 'intense battle' in 5 districts

Among the top five districts, Gautam Budh Nagar has received the maximum interest for retail trade with 18,231 forms being received for 501 shops.

Ranya Rao gold smuggling case: Kannada actor visited Dubai 30 times over a year, earned Rs 12-13 lakh per trip

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Ranya Rao gold smuggling case: Kannada actor visited Dubai 30 times over a year, earned Rs 12-13 lakh per trip

Reports state that Rao travelled with the same belts and coats every time.

Telangana student found dead in US with bullet wounds

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Telangana student found dead in US with bullet wounds

G Praveen, who studied B Tech in Hyderabad, had gone to the US in 2023 to pursue MS in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Mystery disease claims '13 lives' in Sukma village, every household affected: What we know about symptoms and causes

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Mystery disease claims '13 lives' in Sukma village, every household affected: What we know about symptoms and causes

The victims complained of chest pain and accute coughing that led to deterioration in their health conditions.

Ranya Rao smuggling case: DRI raids actor's Bengaluru home, seizes Rs 4.73 cr in cash, jewellery

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Ranya Rao smuggling case: DRI raids actor's Bengaluru home, seizes Rs 4.73 cr in cash, jewellery

The DRI officers stopped her after she landed in Bengaluru on an Emirates flight. Upon examination, they found gold bars weighing 14.2 kg ingeniously concealed on her body.

Bengaluru family disappears from Bandipur resort, cops clueless

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Bengaluru family disappears from Bandipur resort, cops clueless

Police doubt that he may have been avoiding moneylenders, as he had taken out large debts and was under a lot of financial difficulty.

BDA to auction over 145 sites in Bengaluru: Here’s what you need to know

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BDA to auction over 145 sites in Bengaluru: Here’s what you need to know

Rescue efforts are being hampered by increasing water flow inside the tunnel, silt accumulation, and heavy debris blocking access.

Hyderabad housing complexes can now have skywalk links to Metro stations; HMRL counts benefits

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Hyderabad housing complexes can now have skywalk links to Metro stations; HMRL counts benefits

Several skywalk projects are currently under construction, which include a skywalk connecting Dr Ambedkar Balanagar Metro Station with Phoenix/Landmark Mall.

'Misled' by navigation app, man drives car straight into Greater Noida drain, dies

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'Misled' by navigation app, man drives car straight into Greater Noida drain, dies

The driver drove straight into the deep drain, unaware of the road's end, which was not indicated the navigation app.

Karnataka: After protests, CM Siddaramaiah halts Rs 54,000 crore Baldota steel plant work in Koppal

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Karnataka: After protests, CM Siddaramaiah halts Rs 54,000 crore Baldota steel plant work in Koppal

At the recent Global Investors Meet in Bengaluru, the Baldota Group announced plans to invest Rs 54,000 crore to establish an integrated steel plant under its subsidiary, Baldota Steel and Power Ltd (BSPL).

Second chance: Bahrain’s abandoned animals find hope through Vantara's rescue operation

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Second chance: Bahrain’s abandoned animals find hope through Vantara's rescue operation

Through the Greens Zoological Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre (GZRRC), Vantara has established the world’s largest and most advanced rescue facility for wild and endangered animals. Housing over 150,000 animals rescued from congested zoos across India and abroad.

Inside Vantara's state-of-the-art elephant hospital—the world's largest

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Inside Vantara's state-of-the-art elephant hospital—the world's largest

The hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities; the complex is centrally air-conditioned with a treatment arena that contains two operation areas with special rubber flooring, designed to carry out long-hour intensive surgeries on the elephants.

Crucial link connecting Bengaluru STRR to Bangalore-Chennai Expressway to ease city traffic

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Crucial link connecting Bengaluru STRR to Bangalore-Chennai Expressway to ease city traffic

A few kilometres of STRR and BCE share the same carriageway from Hoskote, after which the STRR will be rerouted from BCE towards Hosur.

Amid Rohit Sharma remark row, Congress leader Shama Mohamed’s old post on Virat Kohli resurfaces

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Amid Rohit Sharma remark row, Congress leader Shama Mohamed’s old post on Virat Kohli resurfaces

The Congress politician recently called Rohit Sharma "fat" and "mediocre captain" in a social media post on X.

Andhra's prehistoric rock shelters: 'Even North Indians regularly visited Lankamala' – Why ASI calls it a landmark discovery

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Andhra's prehistoric rock shelters: 'Even North Indians regularly visited Lankamala' – Why ASI calls it a landmark discovery

Lankamala was a major Shaivite pilgrim centre regularly visited by devotees from north India.

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