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Rs 547 crore cyber fraud ring busted in Telangana; crypto used to send money to Cambodia

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Rs 547 crore cyber fraud ring busted in Telangana; crypto used to send money to Cambodia

The police detailed a complex laundering operation. The fugitive accused are said to have supplied these acquired Indian bank accounts to cyber fraudsters operating from Cambodia and other foreign countries.

Snow-free January on Garhwal Himalayan peaks: Scientists count 4 big impacts

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Snow-free January on Garhwal Himalayan peaks: Scientists count 4 big impacts

With only frost recorded so far this January, scientists say this is the first such instance since systematic snowfall monitoring began in 1985, underscoring the seriousness of the change.

Uttar Pradesh's brutal honour killing: 16-year-old tortured, killed and her body burnt by family

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Uttar Pradesh's brutal honour killing: 16-year-old tortured, killed and her body burnt by family

Police teams arriving at the scene extinguished the pyre and sent the charred remains for a postmortem examination. The family’s house was found locked and had to be forcibly opened for inspection.



Telangana mass dog killing: 300 strays killed in 3 days over ‘public demand’; 9 booked

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Telangana mass dog killing: 300 strays killed in 3 days over ‘public demand’; 9 booked

The incident, which unfolded across Shayampet and Arepally villages, came to light on Sunday after authorities conducted post-mortem examinations on exhumed carcasses.

Bengaluru girl, 6, murdered; medical examination confirms sexual assault, neighbour arrested

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Bengaluru girl, 6, murdered; medical examination confirms sexual assault, neighbour arrested

Investigators, acting on leads, identified the suspect as Yusuf Khan, a neighbour of the victim’s family. Police traced Khan to a train and detained him when it halted at Cuttack railway station in Odisha.

Puja Khedkar Pune bungalow theft: ‘Domestic help drugged my parents and staff, tied my hands’

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Puja Khedkar Pune bungalow theft: ‘Domestic help drugged my parents and staff, tied my hands’

In a verbal statement to the police, Khedkar alleged that a “recently hired domestic worker, reportedly from Nepal, mixed sedatives in food or drinks, rendering her parents and staff unconscious.”

Senior officials have described the circumstances as unusual, with varying accounts complicating the preliminary investigation.

Bengaluru Accenture techie murder: Teen neighbour killed her, torched flat after she resisted sexual assault

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Bengaluru Accenture techie murder: Teen neighbour killed her, torched flat after she resisted sexual assault

Kurai allegedly confessed that he entered the woman’s house around 9 pm through a sliding window to seek sexual favours.

Actor Vijay heads to Delhi for CBI questioning in Karur stampede case that killed 41

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Actor Vijay heads to Delhi for CBI questioning in Karur stampede case that killed 41

The party has requested the Delhi Police to ensure full security during his appearance.

Shimla: Cracks appear in homes due to tunnel work; 15 families evacuated in 1°C night chill

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Shimla: Cracks appear in homes due to tunnel work; 15 families evacuated in 1°C night chill

Around 40 people from 15 families were asked to vacate their homes at about 10 pm as temperatures dropped sharply to nearly 1°C

Bengaluru: Close shave for 6 as drunk techie crashes car into Barbeque Nation; arrested

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Bengaluru: Close shave for 6 as drunk techie crashes car into Barbeque Nation; arrested

Six people, including women, were standing outside the restaurant when the vehicle hurtled towards them

What was razed at Delhi’s Turkman Gate? Mosque untouched, encroachments cleared — footage reveals

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What was razed at Delhi’s Turkman Gate? Mosque untouched, encroachments cleared — footage reveals

Officials said a diagnostic centre, a guest house and a community hall were removed during the anti-encroachment drive.

Tale of two airports: Why Delhi’s IGI stagnated in 2025 while Mumbai’s CSMIA hit new highs

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Tale of two airports: Why Delhi’s IGI stagnated in 2025 while Mumbai’s CSMIA hit new highs

Across India, air travel continued to grow despite Delhi’s slowdown. DGCA data shows that between January and November 2025, domestic air travel rose by 4.8% to 15.3 crore passengers.

Top Cities for Women in India 2025 revealed – and the winner isn't Delhi or Mumbai

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Top Cities for Women in India 2025 revealed – and the winner isn't Delhi or Mumbai

Cities such as Delhi, Gurugram and Noida demonstrate strength in industrial inclusion but are hampered by weaker social indicators, including safety and affordability.



Bengaluru's housing divide: Luxury homes soar as budget flats face 5-year backlog

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Bengaluru's housing divide: Luxury homes soar as budget flats face 5-year backlog

The market’s former backbone, the sub-Rs 1 crore segment, is rapidly losing ground. The current dynamics suggest Bengaluru’s real estate landscape is undergoing a permanent transformation, moving away from its volume-driven past.



4 Telangana students killed in car crash while returning from birthday party

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4 Telangana students killed in car crash while returning from birthday party

The only survivor, Sunkari Nakshatra (20), a final-year BBA student at IBS, suffered critical injuries in the accident. She was immediately rushed to a private hospital in Hyderabad, where doctors said her condition remains unstable.

South Delhi crash: Speeding car rams cab near Siri Fort, driver and passenger killed

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South Delhi crash: Speeding car rams cab near Siri Fort, driver and passenger killed

The force of the collision completely mangled the cab, with bloodstains found inside the vehicle. The front portion of the other car was also badly damaged. At the accident spot, police found a damaged traffic signal and a gas connection pole. A broken windscreen and blood were also seen on the road.

Telangana's hard push to force IT, pharma giants into EVs - ‘Hyderabad should not turn into another Delhi’

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Telangana's hard push to force IT, pharma giants into EVs - ‘Hyderabad should not turn into another Delhi’

Telangana is extending its push beyond the private sector. Authorities are actively encouraging state employees to switch to EVs and have recently appealed to manufacturers to offer a 20% concession to government staff.

BMC election 2026: Uddhav and Raj Thackeray to share stage after 20 years at Shivaji Park on Jan 11

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BMC election 2026: Uddhav and Raj Thackeray to share stage after 20 years at Shivaji Park on Jan 11

The event will feature a rare joint address by MNS chief Raj Thackeray and Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray, marking their first shared public platform in over two decades.



Water contamination scare spreads to Greater Noida after Indore, Gandhinagar, Hyderabad; 30 Delta 1 residents fall ill

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Water contamination scare spreads to Greater Noida after Indore, Gandhinagar, Hyderabad; 30 Delta 1 residents fall ill

Health officials confirmed that several residents required medical attention. Medical Superintendent of Dankaur Primary Health Centre, Narayan Kishore, said around 30 people, including children, were examined at a health camp organised in the area.

Delhi's Turkman Gate stone pelting: 5 arrested; more suspects being identified through drones, viral videos

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Delhi's Turkman Gate stone pelting: 5 arrested; more suspects being identified through drones, viral videos

Officials said the accused allegedly recorded videos of the incident themselves and circulated them on social media, urging others to gather at the spot.

Ankita Bhandari murder: Urmila Sanawar reappears, vows 'complete evidence' to SIT amid safety fears

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Ankita Bhandari murder: Urmila Sanawar reappears, vows 'complete evidence' to SIT amid safety fears

In her social media statement, Sanawar struck a determined tone but also issued a caution. “I will get justice for Ankita with complete evidence,” she wrote, while also insisting that “the evidence provided by me must not be tampered with.”

Ex-Union minister’s son out on bail in hit-and-run case - ‘CCTV stopped working shortly before crash’

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Ex-Union minister’s son out on bail in hit-and-run case - ‘CCTV stopped working shortly before crash’

According to police, the victim, 34-year-old Tribhuvan Thakur, works as a DJ and was returning home after performing at an event.

Pune techie found dead in TCS washroom; police say he died by suicide using phone charging wire

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Pune techie found dead in TCS washroom; police say he died by suicide using phone charging wire

Pune techie suicide: Police said initial investigation suggested he had suffered losses in betting activities. Before taking the extreme step, he had sent a message to his family members.

Gurugram 'con' woman borrows money for drinks during ride, threatens cabbie with molestation when asked for fare

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Gurugram 'con' woman borrows money for drinks during ride, threatens cabbie with molestation when asked for fare

The driver’s account alleges that during the trip, which lasted several hours, Dalal requested money for food and drink, to which he acquiesced, spending approximately Rs 700. However, when he later insisted she pay the fare and conclude the journey, she allegedly became aggressive.

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