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Indore water contamination: Probe confirms 'sewer bacteria' in supply that killed 9; over 200 still hospitalised
So far, at least nine people have lost their lives, while more than 200 residents from Bhagirathpura are undergoing treatment in at least 27 hospitals.
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Delhi fog: IndiGo cancels flights, Air India issues advisory amid orange alert
Cloudy skies, light drizzle and cold day conditions are expected to continue, keeping the weather dull across Delhi and the NCR.
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Magh Mela 2026: From Purnima to Shivratri, millions to gather for Prayagraj holy bath – know the key dates
The Uttar Pradesh administration is undertaking massive logistical preparations to manage the influx of pilgrims.
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Andhra: Newlywed man beaten, tied to pole by in-laws in Eluru days after wedding
A video of the assault that has since gone viral shows him being dragged by his hair, tied to an electric pole, and repeatedly slapped and beaten.
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Video: Drunk man holds minor girl at knifepoint in UP's Bijnor, demands Rs 1 lakh and bike
Najibabad Circle Officer Nitesh Pratap Singh and Station House Officer Rahul Singh, who were patrolling nearby, reached the scene with their team, apprehended the man, and safely rescued the girl. She suffered a minor cut during the scuffle.
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Kerala woman dies by suicide five months after husband’s death in Israel
A resident of Koleri, Reshma, 32, is said to have consumed poison at her home on Monday. Her husband, 38-year-old Jinesh P. Sukumaran from Koliyadi near Sultan Bathery, was found dead by hanging in July at Mevaseret Zion near Jerusalem, where he worked as a caregiver.
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Ex-Rajasthan cop accused of rape wears burqa, lipstick to evade arrest; held in Vrindavan
The accused, Rambharose, alias Rajendra Sisodia, allegedly raped a 16-year-old girl in Rajasthan’s Dholpur district on December 15. To avoid arrest, Sisodia kept changing his appearance. Although police tracked him to Agra, Lucknow and Gwalior, he continued to stay a step ahead of them.
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Assam couple beaten, burnt alive by villagers over witchcraft suspicion
The victims have been identified as Gardi Birowa, aged 43, and his wife Mira Birowa, aged 33. According to reports, a group of villagers entered the couple’s house and attacked them with sharp weapons. After the assault, the attackers set the house on fire.
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Bengaluru's New Year’s eve offer: Call a police van for a free ride home if you're too drunk
The initiative, part of a comprehensive security plan detailed by officials, will see Bengaluru police operating the drop-off service. Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara clarified that the provision is specifically for those who are heavily intoxicated, unable to walk or in a state of lost consciousness.
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Hyderabad police issue New Year's eve ultimatum: No fare refusals, no drunk driving
The warning was delivered directly by Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar via social media. He stated that any refusal of a ride or any demand for payment above the booked fare on New Year’s Eve and into the early hours would be met with zero tolerance.
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CCTV footage shows van linked to Faridabad gang-rape; two arrested
The incident took place on the intervening night of Monday and Tuesday. The woman, who is married, was waiting for transport home when a van stopped and two young men offered to drop her.
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Planning a New Year party in Noida? Here’s what you need to know about traffic curbs
To control the expected rush, traffic diversions will be enforced in Noida's Sector 18 from 2 pm on December 31 and will remain in place until New Year celebrations conclude.
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Indore water contamination: Death toll climbs to 8, several still hospitalised; 3 officials suspended
The health scare began after residents complained of an unusual smell and taste in municipal water supplied on December 25. Following these complaints, several people fell ill.
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‘Profit mafia’ row erupts at new Navi Mumbai airport as Shiv Sena MP slams telecom ‘monopoly’
Priyanka Chaturvedi further questioned the role of oversight bodies, asking whether government agencies should have ensured the operator prioritised passenger convenience.
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Delhi fog disrupts New Year travel; 148 flights cancelled, several premium trains hit
The IMD said foggy conditions are likely to persist over the next couple of days, along with chances of light rain, which may further affect visibility during early morning and late-night hours.
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5 years of torture: How helpers turned UP house into private jail for owner, his daughter
Driven by greed to seize Rathore’s property, the help systematically isolated the father and daughter.
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Vaishno Devi, Kashi Vishwanath, Puri Jagannath, Ujjain Mahakal: How temples across India are bracing for New Year 2026 rush
New Year Temple Rush: Temple authorities in Varanasi, Ujjain, Indore, Mathura–Vrindavan, Chittoor, Ayodhya, and other locations have released detailed guidelines.
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Check these Delhi traffic restrictions before planning your New Year 2026 party
Joint Commissioner Sanjay Kumar Jain said extensive deployments have been planned across Delhi.
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Bengaluru traffic advisory for New Year's eve: Police spell out detailed plan - here’s your last-minute guide
Strict rules for parties and events: Ahead New Year eve, police have directed hotels, pubs, clubs and event organisers to strictly follow safety rules.
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West Bengal town Jalpaiguri recalls Khaleda Zia’s childhood after her death
Her early education, as recounted by Jalpaiguri-based historian Umesh Sharma, began at Jogmaya Primary School in Nayabasti, where she studied until Class III.
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'Rats ate 200 kg ganja': Jharkhand court acquits prime accused after bizarre police claim
A station diary entry from 2024 recorded that the contraband had been eaten by rats. This is not the first time rodents have been cited in Jharkhand for the disappearance of seized intoxicants.
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Tripura student murder: Racist attack or not? Why police and family are telling two very different stories
Anjel Chakma murder: The police claim that two of the accused are from Manipur and Nepal, which weakens the racial angle.
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IIT-Delhi defies market trends: 1,275 job offers; 35+ international, top firms return to campus
IIT-Delhi campus placement 2025-26: A significant highlight is the surge in pre-placement offers (PPOs), which have risen by 33% compared to the previous year, exceeding 300.
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Dense fog shrouds Delhi-NCR; flight disruptions likely amid orange alert
Flight operations at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport remained under strain due to the fog.
