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Cyclone Senyar: Andaman and Nicobar Islands on alert as storm threat intensifies over Bay of Bengal

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Cyclone Senyar: Andaman and Nicobar Islands on alert as storm threat intensifies over Bay of Bengal

If the system develops into a cyclonic storm, it will be named ‘Senyar’.
Port Blair Port has hoisted Local Cautionary Signal-3, warning of deteriorating maritime conditions.

Big crackdown on coal mafia: ED raids over 40 locations in Jharkhand, West Bengal

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Big crackdown on coal mafia: ED raids over 40 locations in Jharkhand, West Bengal

The crackdown, conducted under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), marks a significant escalation in the probe into illegal mining, transportation and storage of coal, a scandal reported to have cost the national exchequer hundreds of crores of rupees.

Delhi student suicide: St Columba's School headmistress, 3 teachers suspended

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Delhi student suicide: St Columba's School headmistress, 3 teachers suspended

Delhi student suicide: A senior Delhi Education Department official said a committee has been formed to probe the allegations and review the school's handling of the case. It has been asked to submit its report within three days.

From Delhi car bomb to 2,600 kg ammonium nitrate haul: How NIA uncovered a foiled serial bombing plot

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From Delhi car bomb to 2,600 kg ammonium nitrate haul: How NIA uncovered a foiled serial bombing plot

Delhi AQI improves slightly, but still ‘very poor’ at 373; Ghaziabad records NCR’s most toxic air

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Delhi AQI improves slightly, but still ‘very poor’ at 373; Ghaziabad records NCR’s most toxic air

Delhi AQI: Data from the CPCB’s Sameer app showed that 13 of the 39 air monitoring stations across Delhi recorded AQI levels in the ‘severe’ category. Wazirpur was the worst-affected location, logging an AQI of 442.

Delhi student suicide: Classmates remember St Columba’s boy as 'gifted storyteller with Bollywood dreams'

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Delhi student suicide: Classmates remember St Columba’s boy as 'gifted storyteller with Bollywood dreams'

As protests unfolded outside the school on Thursday, the conversation among former students highlighted a stark divide in their experiences of the institution’s disciplinary culture.



Six young Pune professionals die after Thar plunges 500 feet into Tamhini Ghat gorge

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Six young Pune professionals die after Thar plunges 500 feet into Tamhini Ghat gorge

The group, all residents of the Kopre locality in Uttam Nagar, had embarked on a leisure trip to Diveagar beach in Konkan late on Monday night.

‘Papa, I’m not feeling well’: Thrashed for not speaking in Marathi, teen student ends life near Mumbai

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‘Papa, I’m not feeling well’: Thrashed for not speaking in Marathi, teen student ends life near Mumbai

A 19-year-old first-year BSc student from Maharashtra's Kalyan near Mumbai ended his life on Tuesday after he was harassed and assaulted in a local train for speaking Hindi.

Turkey meet, Syrian operative, Pak handlers: NIA maps global terror network behind Delhi blast

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Turkey meet, Syrian operative, Pak handlers: NIA maps global terror network behind Delhi blast

Umar, along with Dr Muzammil Shakeel Ganai and Dr Muzzafar Rather, had travelled to Turkey in 2022, where they met a Syrian terror operative, which is believed to have taken place on the directions of their Pakistan-based handler, Ukasha.

Delhi student suicide: Parent opinion split - some blame ‘strict school culture’, others defend it as ‘very good’

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Delhi student suicide: Parent opinion split - some blame ‘strict school culture’, others defend it as ‘very good’

Many parents said they learned of the boy’s death much later through informal messages. Some said that their class WhatsApp groups stayed silent for hours, and even teachers were unaware until late on November 18

‘Can't I go for a walk at night?’ Public outcry as Hyderabad police detain 4 for roaming with ‘no valid reason'

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‘Can't I go for a walk at night?’ Public outcry as Hyderabad police detain 4 for roaming with ‘no valid reason'

The controversy erupted after the Tolichowki Police Station took to the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) on November 18 to announce the incident.

Post-Karur stampede, TVK chief Vijay seeks police nod for Salem rally on December 4

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Post-Karur stampede, TVK chief Vijay seeks police nod for Salem rally on December 4

TVK halted all public events after the Karur stampede on September 29, which left 41 people dead during an election campaign led by actor-politician Vijay.

Bay of Bengal brewing another storm, threatening Tamil Nadu with heavy rains

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Bay of Bengal brewing another storm, threatening Tamil Nadu with heavy rains

Chennai and its surrounding suburban areas are also braced for moderate rain and thunderstorms.

Vasai school girl dies after 100 sit-ups with school bag for being late, teacher arrested

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Vasai school girl dies after 100 sit-ups with school bag for being late, teacher arrested

A police official stated that the 13-year-old had pre-existing health issues and could not bear the strain of the excessive physical exertion.

At Tihar Jail, new cow-therapy unit to support inmates dealing with loneliness

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At Tihar Jail, new cow-therapy unit to support inmates dealing with loneliness

Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena inaugurated the facility at Tihar Jail on Wednesday, along with three new digital initiatives designed to improve transparency, rehabilitation, and daily operations within the jail. He was accompanied by Delhi Home Minister Ashish Sood.

Bengaluru Namma Metro Yellow Line to receive 6th trainset by Nov-end; waiting time to drop to 12 mins

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Bengaluru Namma Metro Yellow Line to receive 6th trainset by Nov-end; waiting time to drop to 12 mins

According to senior officials at the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL) dispatched the first three coaches of the sixth train on November 17.

Three key mysteries around Delhi suicide bomber Dr Umar Mohammad's final hours

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Three key mysteries around Delhi suicide bomber Dr Umar Mohammad's final hours

The first of these puzzles is now believed to be closer to being solved.
Parallel to the immediate investigation into the bombing, a wider and more alarming plot is being uncovered.

Nagpur bank manager steals Rs 1.58 cr from own branch, fakes burglary but one clue ends plot in 24-hours

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Nagpur bank manager steals Rs 1.58 cr from own branch, fakes burglary but one clue ends plot in 24-hours

Officers said Mayur Nepale was inspired by an earlier gold heist involving a senior bank official in Karnataka and relied on online tutorials to plan the theft.

Panic grips Jaipur as leopard enters minister's bungalow; rescue op underway

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Panic grips Jaipur as leopard enters minister's bungalow; rescue op underway

The big cat was first sighted entering the Tiny Blossom Senior Secondary School in Jaipur, prompting the staff to lock students inside classrooms as a precaution, forest officials said.

How Delhi blast probe rekindles hunt for Mirza Baig, Al Falah University graduate who masterminded 2008 blasts

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How Delhi blast probe rekindles hunt for Mirza Baig, Al Falah University graduate who masterminded 2008 blasts

The spotlight has returned to Mirza Shadab Baig, a key architect of the devastating 2008 serial bombings, who remains a fugitive and is now believed to be operating from Pakistan.



Answer to traffic woes, Mohali-Kurali 6-lane Greenfield Corridor set for December 1 launch

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Answer to traffic woes, Mohali-Kurali 6-lane Greenfield Corridor set for December 1 launch

The NH-205A Greenfield Corridor has been built under the Government of India’s Bharatmala Pariyojana at an estimated cost of ₹1,400 crore. Spanning close to 31 km, the new highway starts from Mohali’s IT Chowk and runs up to Kurali, where it further connects with the Siswan–Baddi stretch.

Bengaluru's 'perfect' heist: 'We are RBI officials' - How Rs 7 cr vanished from a cash van on busy flyover

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Bengaluru's 'perfect' heist: 'We are RBI officials' - How Rs 7 cr vanished from a cash van on busy flyover

In a carefully choreographed sequence, an Innova followed the van to the Nimhans junction, where the three CMS employees were ordered to disembark and proceed to the Siddapura police station to give their statements.

Ghaziabad, Greater Noida and Noida top national pollution chart with worse to come

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Ghaziabad, Greater Noida and Noida top national pollution chart with worse to come

Data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) revealed that the four most polluted cities in the country were all within the NCR, with Ghaziabad leading the chart with a severe Air Quality Index (AQI) of 422.



Mumbai Airport to close for 6 hours today; check timings

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Mumbai Airport to close for 6 hours today; check timings

Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport issued a passenger advisory stating that the scheduled closure is crucial for maintaining safety, operational reliability and compliance with international aviation standards.

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