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Mumbai to get 70-km tunnel network to beat traffic blues

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Mumbai to get 70-km tunnel network to beat traffic blues

The tunnel network will be developed in three phases. MMRDA is currently in the process of hiring a consultant to prepare a techno-economic feasibility report and a DPR for the first phase.

Jilted techie sent hoax bomb threats to 21 schools across India to frame ex-lover: Police

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Jilted techie sent hoax bomb threats to 21 schools across India to frame ex-lover: Police

With seven cases registered against her in Bengaluru alone and further cases in other states, the accused faces charges under the Information Technology Act and Section 351 (criminal intimidation) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). 



Bageshwar Dham's yatra: Check Delhi Police traffic advisory as thousands set to join Dhirendra Shastri march today

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Bageshwar Dham's yatra: Check Delhi Police traffic advisory as thousands set to join Dhirendra Shastri march today

Delhi airport security breach: British national escapes immigration, goes missing after entering capital

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Delhi airport security breach: British national escapes immigration, goes missing after entering capital

The man, identified as Fitz Patrick, a British citizen holding passport number 55819**, has been missing since the incident, which took place on October 28.

Mumbai blasts conspirator Tiger Memon's properties, including plot valued at Rs 400 cr, to be auctioned

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Mumbai blasts conspirator Tiger Memon's properties, including plot valued at Rs 400 cr, to be auctioned

Tiger Memon has been absconding since the March 12, 1993 bombings, which killed 257 people across 12 locations in Mumbai and is widely believed to be in Pakistan. His brother, Yakub Memon, was executed in 2015 for his role in the conspiracy.

Mumbai rail disruption: Flash protest at CSMT leaves 2 dead, 3 injured after train hits them

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Mumbai rail disruption: Flash protest at CSMT leaves 2 dead, 3 injured after train hits them

The flash protest began after the Government Railway Police (GRP) filed an FIR against two Central Railway engineers in connection with the June 9 Mumbra accident, where five commuters had fallen from a moving train.

Goa shame: Foreign tourists harassed by men on Arambol beach | Watch

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Goa shame: Foreign tourists harassed by men on Arambol beach | Watch

A video from Arambol showed a group of men aggressively forcing two foreign women to pose for photographs, with the men seen putting their arms around the visibly uncomfortable and reluctant tourists.

4 new Vande Bharat trains from Nov 8: Banaras-Khajuraho, Lucknow-Saharanpur, Ernakulam-Bengaluru, Firozpur-Delhi

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4 new Vande Bharat trains from Nov 8: Banaras-Khajuraho, Lucknow-Saharanpur, Ernakulam-Bengaluru, Firozpur-Delhi

The launch of the new trains will enhance travel between major cities and religious destinations across India.

Inspired by Kochi, Mumbai plans water metro; Navi Mumbai airport a key stop

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Inspired by Kochi, Mumbai plans water metro; Navi Mumbai airport a key stop

Mumbai’s plan draws direct inspiration from the operational Kochi Water Metro in Kerala. That system uses a fleet of electric and hybrid boats, built by Cochin Shipyard Ltd, to connect island communities with the mainland via a network of waterways. 



JNUSU polls: Who is Aditi Mishra, JNU’s first woman president since 2019?

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JNUSU polls: Who is Aditi Mishra, JNU’s first woman president since 2019?

Aditi Mishra, originally from Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, studied in Bihar and later graduated in Economics from Banaras Hindu University (BHU).

Headless, naked body of woman sparks panic in Noida Sector 82

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Headless, naked body of woman sparks panic in Noida Sector 82

The woman's body was found in Noida's Sector 82. The identity of the woman is yet to be ascertained.

30-year-old LIC officer collapses, dies while playing cricket in UP's Jhansi

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30-year-old LIC officer collapses, dies while playing cricket in UP's Jhansi

The incident took place at the Government Inter College (GIC) ground, where Ravindra had gone to play after several weeks, in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh. Ravindra was bowling during a friendly match when he started feeling uneasy. He paused for water, but soon after drinking, he began vomiting and collapsed on the field

Can Mumbai learn from New York? The debate for a powerful Mayor reignites

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Can Mumbai learn from New York? The debate for a powerful Mayor reignites

The debate is not new, but the compelling example of a global peer like New York has brought it into sharp focus once more.

JNUSU Election Results 2025 Updates: Counting underway; Left Unity leads in president, VP posts; ABVP ahead in other key posts

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JNUSU Election Results 2025 Updates: Counting underway; Left Unity leads in president, VP posts; ABVP ahead in other key posts

JNUSU Polls Live Updates: For the vice-president's post, Left Unity candidate K Gopika Babu has maintained a strong lead with 2,146 votes, while ABVP's Tanya Kumari trails with 1,437.

In MP’s Satna, officials declare living men dead to pocket ex-gratia aid

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In MP’s Satna, officials declare living men dead to pocket ex-gratia aid

The fraud took place under the Sambal Yojana, a state government welfare scheme for labourers. The scam came to light after two “dead” men turned up alive in Madhya Pradesh’s Satna district, forcing officials to order a detailed investigation.

What’s going wrong with India’s only monorail? Mumbai’s monorail derails again, 5th time in 3 months

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What’s going wrong with India’s only monorail? Mumbai’s monorail derails again, 5th time in 3 months

Mumbai monorail accident: The derailment occurred around 9 am on the Wadala-GTB Nagar stretch during a trial of the new Communication-Based Train Control (CBTC) system, an advanced signalling technology meant to enhance real-time train detection and traffic control.

GPS spoofing strikes Delhi airport: Disruptive signals force flight diversions, pilots warned

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GPS spoofing strikes Delhi airport: Disruptive signals force flight diversions, pilots warned

Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) is working to promulgate the new ILS on runway 10/28, a move that would render aircraft less dependent on vulnerable GPS signals.

Delhi's AQI nears 600 just a day after recording cleanest Nov air in 5 years

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Delhi's AQI nears 600 just a day after recording cleanest Nov air in 5 years

Delhi AQI: According to data from AQI.in, the national capital’s Air Quality Index (AQI) neared the 600 mark in the early hours, a reading deep within the ‘severe’ category.

Delhi-Dehradun Expressway faces another delay, opening now likely by February 2026

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Delhi-Dehradun Expressway faces another delay, opening now likely by February 2026

One of its major highlights is the 12-km-long elevated corridor through Rajaji National Park, which will be Asia’s longest wildlife corridor.

Hyderabad trumps Bengaluru as Netflix’s choice for new creative technology hub in India

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Hyderabad trumps Bengaluru as Netflix’s choice for new creative technology hub in India

The opening of the Hyderabad GCC reinforces India’s ascent as a global production and post-production hub.

Kerala mother, partner each sentenced to 180 years for systematic rape of her 12-year-old daughter

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Kerala mother, partner each sentenced to 180 years for systematic rape of her 12-year-old daughter

The court structured the sentence such that the convicts will serve multiple 40-year terms concurrently for the various Pocso Act offences, leading to a total of 180 years of imprisonment. 



Can south Bengaluru host the new airport? Karnataka's answer to the Hosur challenge

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Can south Bengaluru host the new airport? Karnataka's answer to the Hosur challenge

The push for a new airport in Bengaluru is underscored by pressing capacity concerns. Passenger traffic at the existing Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Devanahalli has already surpassed its design capacity.

Navi Mumbai airport partners with Apollo Hospitals for 24x7 on-site medical centre, ICU ambulances

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Navi Mumbai airport partners with Apollo Hospitals for 24x7 on-site medical centre, ICU ambulances

According to a press statement from Navi Mumbai International Airport (Pvt) Ltd (NMIAL), the cornerstone of the initiative will be a 24x7 medical centre located within Terminal 1.

Mumbai weather: IMD signals monsoon end as city's air quality sees striking gains

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Mumbai weather: IMD signals monsoon end as city's air quality sees striking gains

Mumbai weather: According to data from AQI.in, Mumbai’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 81 on Wednesday morning, a figure categorised as ‘moderate’. 



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