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Delhi pollution: MCD revives plan to hike parking fees across 400-plus city lots

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Delhi pollution: MCD revives plan to hike parking fees across 400-plus city lots

According to an MCD official, the proposal will shortly be presented to the House for approval. If passed, the revised, higher rates would be implemented immediately and remain in force until air quality in Delhi shows significant improvement.



Haryana student dies by suicide after AI-generated obscene images of sisters used for blackmail

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Haryana student dies by suicide after AI-generated obscene images of sisters used for blackmail

The perpetrator used artificial intelligence to create nude photographs and videos of Rahul and his sisters, which were then used to extort money.

UPSC aspirant killed by live-in partner: Delhi Police reveal forensic student's 'perfect murder' plan

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UPSC aspirant killed by live-in partner: Delhi Police reveal forensic student's 'perfect murder' plan

Delhi Police said they arrested Amrita Chauhan, 21, a BSc Forensic Science student who used her knowledge to fabricate the crime scene, along with her former boyfriend Sumit Kashyap, 27, an LPG gas cylinder distributor, and Sandeep Kumar, 29, an SSC/CGL aspirant.

Kanpur LLB student's stomach split open, fingers chopped off in cleaver attack over medicine price

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Kanpur LLB student's stomach split open, fingers chopped off in cleaver attack over medicine price

In a desperate bid to save his life before an ambulance could take him to hospital, Chandel’s family were forced to tie his protruding intestines with a cloth.

Chhath Puja 2025: Delhi holiday list - from schools to transport, what you need to know

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Chhath Puja 2025: Delhi holiday list - from schools to transport, what you need to know

The Delhi administration has constructed over 1,000 ghats - temporary water bodies - to allow devotees to perform rituals safely and conveniently.

How Rajasthan officer’s wife earned Rs 37 lakh ‘salary’ for jobs she never did

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How Rajasthan officer’s wife earned Rs 37 lakh ‘salary’ for jobs she never did

The alleged conspiracy unravelled following a petition in the Rajasthan High Court. It implicates Pradyuman Dixit, a joint director in the state's Department of Information Technology, who is posted at RajComp Info Services Ltd.

Pune security guard kills 3-year-old twins, leaves their bodies in forest

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Pune security guard kills 3-year-old twins, leaves their bodies in forest

The accused, identified as Rahul Chavan, who worked at the Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park Phase 2 in Hinjewadi, Pune, was arrested after he voluntarily approached police in Washim district to confess to the crime.

What Cyclone Montha landfall in Andhra means for Bengaluru's weather?

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What Cyclone Montha landfall in Andhra means for Bengaluru's weather?

Bengaluru is among the urban centres expected to see a change in weather patterns due to the distant system. The IMD has forecast light to moderate rainfall for the city within the next 12 hours, accompanied by cloudy skies.

83-year-old British woman’s record-breaking bungee jump in Rishikesh stuns the internet | Watch

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83-year-old British woman’s record-breaking bungee jump in Rishikesh stuns the internet | Watch

Olena Byko took the breathtaking 117-metre plunge from the iconic Jumpin Heights platform at the Shivpuri Bungee Jumping Centre in Rishikesh.

Delhi-NCR AQI update: Capital’s air quality remains in ‘poor’ zone, Anand Vihar hits ‘severe’ levels

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Delhi-NCR AQI update: Capital’s air quality remains in ‘poor’ zone, Anand Vihar hits ‘severe’ levels

In response to the persistently dirty air, medical professionals have advised residents of the National Capital Region (NCR) to restrict outdoor activities to only the essentials until air quality returns to at least the ‘moderate’ category.



Kurnool bus fire: Telangana govt sets up helpline after 19 passengers, biker killed

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Kurnool bus fire: Telangana govt sets up helpline after 19 passengers, biker killed

Out of the 40 people onboard, 15 passengers managed to escape with injuries, while several others were charred to death. The survivors were rushed to nearby hospitals with burns and other injuries.

Banned ‘carbide gun' leaves 14 children blind in Madhya Pradesh Diwali tragedy

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Banned ‘carbide gun' leaves 14 children blind in Madhya Pradesh Diwali tragedy

Hospitals in Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur and Gwalior have been inundated with young patients, their eye wards filling up over a harrowing 72-hour period.

Sigma gang eliminated in Delhi was planning major strike during Bihar elections, says report

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Sigma gang eliminated in Delhi was planning major strike during Bihar elections, says report

The gang’s leaders, Bihar's ‘most wanted’ figures Ranjan Pathak, 25 and Manish Pathak, 33, were killed alongside two associates, Bimlesh Mahto, 25 and Aman Thakur, 21. According to a report, the gang had reportedly been plotting a major strike aimed at disrupting the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.



Delhi encounter: How cops gunned down Bihar’s 4 most-wanted and wiped out Ranjan Pathak's ‘Sigma Gang’

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Delhi encounter: How cops gunned down Bihar’s 4 most-wanted and wiped out Ranjan Pathak's ‘Sigma Gang’

According to the police, the men, identified as Ranjan Pathak (25), Bimlesh Mahto (25), Manish Pathak (33), and Aman Thakur (21), belonged to the Sigma Gang, a criminal network involved in extortion and contract killings across Bihar.

Tamil Nadu weather: Heavy rains to lash Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram

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Tamil Nadu weather: Heavy rains to lash Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram

The IMD has attributed the persistent wet spell to a well-marked low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal. However, there is a glimmer of respite on the horizon, as the meteorological body stated this system is likely to weaken from Thursday.

Delhi AQI today: City’s air stays ‘very poor’ three days after Diwali

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Delhi AQI today: City’s air stays ‘very poor’ three days after Diwali

Delhi AQI today: The analysis by the Decision Support System (DSS), which tracks pollution sources, showed that the mix of emissions affecting Delhi had shifted since Diwali on October 20.

For the first time, you can sail on Delhi’s Yamuna; eco-cruises to launch in December

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For the first time, you can sail on Delhi’s Yamuna; eco-cruises to launch in December

Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra confirmed that assembly work for the boats and the construction of eco-friendly jetties is already underway. The service will operate between Sonia Vihar and Jagatpur, with passengers boarding and deboarding at Sonia Vihar.


Lost and found, Bengaluru style: Airport staff trace techie’s bag via UPI in minutes

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Lost and found, Bengaluru style: Airport staff trace techie’s bag via UPI in minutes

The incident involved a tech professional, Jaskaran Singh, who was travelling to the airport. Like many, he took a BMTC KIA shuttle bus, but in his haste, he disembarked without his backpack, only realising the loss moments before he was due to check in for his flight.



After Sabarimala, Guruvayur temple faces scrutiny in Kerala: Audit reveals missing gold, Rs 25 cr discrepancy

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After Sabarimala, Guruvayur temple faces scrutiny in Kerala: Audit reveals missing gold, Rs 25 cr discrepancy

A 2019 audit of Kerala's Guruvayur temple has flagged missing assets, including gold and ivory, which were allegedly handled without proper procedure.

Bengaluru’s Namma Metro plans 72-km corridor, direct link to upcoming international sports complex

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Bengaluru’s Namma Metro plans 72-km corridor, direct link to upcoming international sports complex

The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL) has completed a feasibility study for a 68-km corridor connecting Kalena Agrahara on Bannerghatta Road to Kadugodi Tree Park near Whitefield.

World's most polluted: Report places Delhi on top, with Lahore and Mumbai close behind

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World's most polluted: Report places Delhi on top, with Lahore and Mumbai close behind

The concerning data emerged amidst heightened pollution levels in Delhi following Diwali celebrations.

What is Hingot Yuddh? The fiery post-Diwali tradition that left 35 injured in Indore this year

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What is Hingot Yuddh? The fiery post-Diwali tradition that left 35 injured in Indore this year

Hingot Yuddh is observed on Dhok Padwa, the day following Diwali, in Gautampura near Indore. The ritual pits villagers from Gautampura (Turra team) against those from nearby Runji (Kalangi team) in a symbolic battle using burning ‘hingots’, dried, hollow fruits packed with gunpowder and sealed with clay.

‘He was psychotic’: Former Punjab DGP denies murder, says son's drug addiction led to death

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‘He was psychotic’: Former Punjab DGP denies murder, says son's drug addiction led to death

Mustafa revealed the family's internal conflict, stating that they had filed multiple police complaints against their son in Panchkula, but would consistently retract them because he was their blood.

Kerala weather alert: Heavy rain, flood risk high as IMD issues orange and yellow warnings

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Kerala weather alert: Heavy rain, flood risk high as IMD issues orange and yellow warnings

According to a report by Onmanorama, the districts of Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam and Idukki are under the orange alert for Wednesday.

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