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Diwali, Chhath test for New Delhi railway station: Can a ‘Yatri Suvidha Kendra’ prevent another stampede?
The initiative gains significance in the shadow of a tragic stampede at the same station in February, which claimed 18 lives during the Maha Kumbh rush.
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‘IG sahib will give full support’: Extortion allegation shadows Haryana IPS officer's suicide
The complaint, lodged at the Urban Estate Police Station on October 6, 2025, paints a troubling picture of systemic pressure
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What are green firecrackers? Decoding SC’s only permissible firework for Delhi-NCR
So, what sets these permitted firecrackers apart? Green crackers are scientifically developed to minimise their environmental and health impact.
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A ‘final note’, a headshot, no witness: The identical pattern in the Haryana IGP and ASI suicides
The aftermath has seen both families refuse to allow post-mortem examinations, each demanding justice based on the conflicting narratives in the notes.
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Mumbai Metro Yellow Line on track: First phase to open by Dec, second stretch next summer
Trial runs are underway on the first section, a 5.3-km stretch between Mandale and Diamond Garden in Chembur, which is expected to open for the public by December 2025.
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'Boards of shame': How Noida Authority is using public scrutiny to recover crores from builders
Officials confirmed that this is only the beginning. Similar hoardings are set to be erected outside other delinquent group housing projects, including those currently under NCLT oversight.
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Gravity of offence 'increases multifold' with 16 victims: Delhi court rejects Chaitanyananda’s bail
The case took a dramatic turn in court as the judge critically examined the defence's argument that her client had been falsely implicated.
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What Premanand ji Maharaj said about his health as ashram confirms medical care - 'Both kidneys ...'
Despite numerous devotees offering to donate a kidney, Maharaj has consistently declined, stating he does not wish to cause pain to others.
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‘Grabbed by 4 men, clothes torn off’: Student alleges gang assault at Delhi’s South Asian University
The attack is alleged to have occurred on Sunday when the student was on her way to the campus canteen.
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Kerala Catholic school stops Muslim student from wearing hijab, probe launched
A team led by the Ernakulam District Education Officer (DEO) visited the school on Monday and collected statements from the principal and staff.
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Durgapur MBBS student rape: All 5 accused arrested - How a brave sister helped cops catch main suspect
A 23-year-old second-year MBBS student was allegedly gang-raped at a forested spot near the medical college campus shortly after she had stepped out with a classmate for dinner in Durgapur on Friday evening.
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Is Ladakh's tourism boom over? A 60% drop tells a grim story
In Ladakh, the total tourist footfall until September this year stands at 2.86 lakh. The numbers reveal a steep decline as the season progressed: from 74,783 in June to a mere 34,053 in September.
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Durgapur rape case: Fourth accused arrested; his bike was used to escape crime scene, say police
Durgapur rape case: The accused, identified as Sheikh Nasiruddin, 24, from Biraj in West Bengal, was detained on Sunday and taken into custody after a long night of questioning.
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Bengaluru-based startup to launch India’s largest private satellite in 2026
The 160-kg satellite has secured a launch slot and will lift off aboard a SpaceX mission. The development marks a bold step for the domestic private sector into the domain of advanced orbital infrastructure.
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‘She was assaulted between 8-9 pm’: Survivor’s father rebuts Mamata Banerjee’s ‘12.30 am’ claim in Durgapur rape case
Durgapur gangrape survivor's father criticised West Bengal Chif Minister Mamata Banerjee’s alleged comment suggesting that women should be cautious about venturing out at night.
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Amid the diyas and glitter, Delhi's Diwali markets feel the pinch of changing times
In the Scindia Pottery market of Sarojini Nagar in Delhi, the rhythm of festival preparation is in full swing. Rows of freshly moulded diyas dry in the sun. Artisans paint intricate designs with practised hands.
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Bengaluru bizman slapped, assaulted by cab driver after questioning route; no one helped, says victim
The incident, which underscores rising tensions over urban transport etiquette, occurred on October 9 after businessman Bharath Ramarao landed at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA). The driver was arrested and later released on bail.
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Sabarimala missing gold scandal deepens: CPM leader, ex-board members face probe
The controversy centres on the handling of gold coverings, or platings, from Kerala’s revered Sabarimala temple. In 2019, the board entrusted the gold to Bengaluru-based Malayali artisan Unnikrishnan Potti. Crucially, the work was to be conducted in Chennai, directly flouting established norms.
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Hyderabad’s Jubilee Hills bypoll becomes litmus test for Congress, BRS, BJP in Telangana
The ruling Congress and the national Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) both view Hyderabad’s Jubilee Hills bypoll as a pivotal opportunity to consolidate their influence in the state's urban constituencies.
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14-month-old girl raped, murdered by neighbour in Tripura, body found buried in paddy field
The crime occurred on October 11 in Panisagar town. Police said the accused, a neighbour of the family, took the toddler from her mother under the pretext of going for an outing
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IMD weather update: These states to face thunderstorms, heavy rainfall until Oct 18
The IMD’s detailed outlook, issued on Sunday evening, predicts light to moderate rainfall or thundershowers over Tamil Nadu, Kerala, south interior Karnataka, coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam throughout the coming week.
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Bengaluru sees surge in social media crimes: 953 cases in 9 months, 51% rise since 2023
In the first nine months of 2025 alone, Bengaluru police have registered 953 cases, marking a 51% increase compared to 2023 and a 21% increase over 2024. Authorities have removed more than 300 harmful posts and blocked over 50 social media accounts this year.
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Delhi’s AQI likely to turn ‘poor’ from Wednesday: What factors are behind the slip?
“The air quality in Delhi is very likely to be in the Moderate category from October 13-14. From October 15 onwards, it is expected to be in the Poor category for nearly a week,” the IMD said in its bulletin
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BJP MLA Munirathna storms Shivakumar's Bengaluru outreach event in RSS uniform
The incident occurred at JP Park in Rajarajeshwari Nagar, where Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, who holds the Bengaluru development portfolio, was conducting his ‘Bengaluru Nadige’ campaign.
