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Strike on Delhi smog: Will new panel and industrial crackdown curb pollution?

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Strike on Delhi smog: Will new panel and industrial crackdown curb pollution?

Delhi endured 24 consecutive days of “very poor” or worse air between November 6 and 29, including a three-day stint of “severe” pollution from November 11 to 13.

Bengaluru techie suicide: Dream home turns tragic; note accuses neighbours, civic officials of abetment

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Bengaluru techie suicide: Dream home turns tragic; note accuses neighbours, civic officials of abetment

Bengaluru techie suicide: Murali Govindaraju, a father of two young girls who worked at the International Tech Park, Whitefield (ITPL), was found deceased on the second floor of the unfinished property in Nallurahalli on Wednesday morning.



Asia's only natural ice skating rink in Shimla opens early for winter season | Watch

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Asia's only natural ice skating rink in Shimla opens early for winter season | Watch

The 105-year-old open-air rink witnessed enthusiastic tourists taking to the ice as the first layer formed earlier than last year due to favourable weather conditions.

Hyderabad biryani chains in fresh trouble as I-T finds raw material weights were tweaked

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Hyderabad biryani chains in fresh trouble as I-T finds raw material weights were tweaked

This mismatch between quantity and cost has now become a major point of investigation as officers try to calculate the total value of the alleged manipulation.

Gurgaon lawyer accused of spying for Pakistan’s ISI; third suspect from Mewat in cross-border spy ring

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Gurgaon lawyer accused of spying for Pakistan’s ISI; third suspect from Mewat in cross-border spy ring

The individual, identified as Rizwan, was detained by police at his in-laws’ home in Pipaka village, Nuh’s Tauru subdivision, following intelligence provided by the National Investigation Agency (NIA).

Bengaluru 'Ayurvedic healer' arrested after techie pays Rs 48 lakh for fake sexual health cure, develops kidney issues

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Bengaluru 'Ayurvedic healer' arrested after techie pays Rs 48 lakh for fake sexual health cure, develops kidney issues

The accused, identified as Vijay Guruji from Maharashtra, is alleged to have sold expensive and potentially harmful products to the 29-year-old victim, who later developed kidney-related issues.


Telangana warns Andhra deputy CM Pawan Kalyan: Apologise for 'evil eye' remark or face film ban

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Telangana warns Andhra deputy CM Pawan Kalyan: Apologise for 'evil eye' remark or face film ban

The controversy stems from a recent statement by Kalyan, a film star-turned-politician, who suggested that Telangana’s alleged “evil eye” had adversely affected development in Andhra’s Konaseema.

UP: Nervous groom disappears on wedding night, found in Haridwar after 3 days

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UP: Nervous groom disappears on wedding night, found in Haridwar after 3 days

Mohsin told police that he panicked on his wedding night and impulsively boarded a bus headed toward Haridwar. He admitted to spending the next three nights roaming in and around the station premises, unsure of what to do next.

Delhi MCD bypoll results 2025: BJP triumphs in 7 of 12 wards - Full list of winners

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Delhi MCD bypoll results 2025: BJP triumphs in 7 of 12 wards - Full list of winners

The bypoll results are viewed as a critical mid-term indicator of political sentiment in Delhi, coming nearly three years after the AAP secured a majority in the 2022 civic polls.

Telangana: Class 10 boy brutally beaten by seniors in hostel; 7 suspended after viral video

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Telangana: Class 10 boy brutally beaten by seniors in hostel; 7 suspended after viral video

After the incident occured late on Saturday night, it was concealed by the school administration. However, a video of the attack later circulated on social media and the incident became public on Tuesday after the victim’s parents, Lavanya and Sudarshan, came across the videos rushed to Social Welfare Residential School and College in Telangana's Rajapeta.

Delhi moves closer to new ‘twin tower’ secretariat at ITO after I-T dept clears key hurdle

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Delhi moves closer to new ‘twin tower’ secretariat at ITO after I-T dept clears key hurdle

The most important breakthrough came after the Income Tax (I-T) Department agreed to allow redevelopment of its 4.5-acre campus. This land currently houses the iconic Income Tax Office (ITO) that gives the popular crossing its name.

Stray dogs guard abandoned newborn all night in West Bengal - ‘It was unbelievable’

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Stray dogs guard abandoned newborn all night in West Bengal - ‘It was unbelievable’

The baby, only a few hours old, was found near a toilet outside a home in the Rail Colony area. There was no blanket, no note and no adult in sight. The infant was still marked with blood from birth, indicating that the child may have been abandoned soon after being born.

Delhi dairy businessman’s murder: Faridabad shooters waited 30 minutes, then fired 70 rounds

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Delhi dairy businessman’s murder: Faridabad shooters waited 30 minutes, then fired 70 rounds

To date, no arrests have been made in connection with Sunday's murder. Delhi Police continue to pursue multiple lines of enquiry.

Mumbai civic elections: Who really built the mighty Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)?

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Mumbai civic elections: Who really built the mighty Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)?

Long before the concept of a ‘municipality’ took root, the city’s civic fate in the mid-18th century lay with the President and Council of the East India Company.

Two Delhi University colleges receive bomb threats; search underway

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Two Delhi University colleges receive bomb threats; search underway

Ramjas College in north Delhi and Deshbandhu College in south Delhi received the threats via emails.

How chilling plan to kidnap Noida businessman’s son led to cab driver's murder

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How chilling plan to kidnap Noida businessman’s son led to cab driver's murder

The accused allegedly killed the driver to steal his vehicle for the abduction, only to abandon the scheme after the fatal encounter.



Bengaluru weather: Winter chill to intensify amid heavy rain on Dec 3, 4; check IMD's latest update

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Bengaluru weather: Winter chill to intensify amid heavy rain on Dec 3, 4; check IMD's latest update

Bengaluru weather: The IMD said light to moderate rain or thundershowers is expected in several districts, including Chikkaballapura, Kolar, Bengaluru Rural, Bengaluru Urban, Ramanagara, Chamarajanagara and Tumakuru.

Delhi MCD Election Result 2025: BJP wins 7 seats, AAP 3; Cong and AIFB secure 1 each

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Delhi MCD Election Result 2025: BJP wins 7 seats, AAP 3; Cong and AIFB secure 1 each

Delhi MCD By-Election Result Live Updates: Among the 12 wards that voted on November 30, nine were previously held by the BJP and the rest by AAP. Voter turnout stood at 38.51%, a sharp drop from the 50.47% recorded in the 2022 MCD elections for all 250 wards.

Delhi air inches closer to 'severe' as AQI hits 376; cold wave set to arrive in two days

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Delhi air inches closer to 'severe' as AQI hits 376; cold wave set to arrive in two days

Delhi AQI: The worsening air quality comes at a time when the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has also warned of a cold wave likely to hit the national capital from Friday.

Bengaluru Police Commissioner gets bomb threat from 'Jaish-e-Mohammed'; KIA, top malls named as targets

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Bengaluru Police Commissioner gets bomb threat from 'Jaish-e-Mohammed'; KIA, top malls named as targets

The bomb threat mail to Commissioner of Police of Bengaluru City was sent from the Jaish-e-Mohammed White collar terror team and gave details of the bomb blasts at the targeted locations.

Mumbai air pollution crisis: AQI severe, HC orders audit, activists cite health emergency

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Mumbai air pollution crisis: AQI severe, HC orders audit, activists cite health emergency

Mumbai air pollution crisis: In a direct response to the deteriorating conditions, the Bombay High Court on Friday established an independent five-member committee to audit construction sites across the metropolis.

KIIT Bhubaneswar student suicide: Mother claims son was harassed, threatened by Chhattisgarh girl

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KIIT Bhubaneswar student suicide: Mother claims son was harassed, threatened by Chhattisgarh girl

KIIT Bhubaneswar student suicide: The boy’s mother, a resident of Raipur, has accused a girl from Chhattisgarh and her family of harassing and threatening her son, claiming that the pressure pushed him to take his own life.

How Delhi is planning to manage traffic rush at Sarai Kale Khan? Agencies chart decongestion roadmap

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How Delhi is planning to manage traffic rush at Sarai Kale Khan? Agencies chart decongestion roadmap

Sarai Kale Khan is one of Delhi’s major traffic bottlenecks, especially during peak hours on weekdays. The crowding is made worse by a CNG filling station located near the ISBT entry road from Ring Road, where long queues of vehicles waiting for fuel often spill onto the main road.

National Pollution Control Day: Indian cities where air quality is actually improving

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National Pollution Control Day: Indian cities where air quality is actually improving

Topping the 2025 ranking is Aizawl, the capital of Mizoram. The CPCB analysis attributes its excellent air to abundant greenery, limited traffic and sustainable community practices.



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