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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’. 



Maharashtra civic polls set for Dec 2 without VVPATs, sparking voter list feud

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Maharashtra civic polls set for Dec 2 without VVPATs, sparking voter list feud

The opposition has demanded the elections be postponed until the voter list, which has a cut-off date of July 1, is amended and corrected.



Delhi AQI today: Hazardous air continues to choke Delhi, with several areas breaching ‘severe’ mark

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Delhi AQI today: Hazardous air continues to choke Delhi, with several areas breaching ‘severe’ mark

Delhi AQI today: The situation was particularly dire in areas such as Holambi Khurd Village and Narela, where AQI levels hit 410, placing them in the most severe band of the scale.

Rats burrow into Indore’s 75-year-old Shastri Bridge; 5x6-ft crater leads to Rs 75L repair bill

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Rats burrow into Indore’s 75-year-old Shastri Bridge; 5x6-ft crater leads to Rs 75L repair bill

The cave-in occurred near the Punjab National Bank stretch of Indore’s 75-year-old Shastri Bridge. Notably, traffic was light at the time, and no one was injured.

Rs 250 for catching litterbugs on camera? Bengaluru civic body says no decision taken yet

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Rs 250 for catching litterbugs on camera? Bengaluru civic body says no decision taken yet

Reports had earlier mentioned that citizens would be able to submit photos or videos of “litterbugs” through a designated WhatsApp number or official social media handles. Bengaluru authorities would then verify the evidence, identify the offenders, and, under the proposed plan, issue the Rs 250 reward to the person who provided the proof.

D K Shivakumar says Bengaluru's Namma Metro Pink Line to open by May 2026 - but will it really be ready? BMRCL clarifies

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D K Shivakumar says Bengaluru's Namma Metro Pink Line to open by May 2026 - but will it really be ready? BMRCL clarifies

Senior officials from the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) clarified that the Pink Line will open in two phases, not all at once.

Manoj Pandian joins DMK in CM Stalin’s presence in Chennai

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Manoj Pandian joins DMK in CM Stalin’s presence in Chennai

Former Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam’s supporter and Alangulam MLA Manoj Pandian's switch comes as a major setback to the already weakened OPS faction, which has been grappling with internal disarray and a shrinking base.

Mumbai airport braces for six-hour shutdown: What you need to know about the Nov 20 closure

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Mumbai airport braces for six-hour shutdown: What you need to know about the Nov 20 closure

Mumbai Airport Shutdown News: The airport operator, Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL), confirmed the planned closure, stating it is a mandatory procedure to uphold “safety, reliability and compliance with global aviation standards.” 



Telangana’s ‘death corridor’: Why Hyd-Chevella stretch keeps claiming lives - over 280 dead since 2018

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Telangana’s ‘death corridor’: Why Hyd-Chevella stretch keeps claiming lives - over 280 dead since 2018

Between 2018 and December 2024, over 280 people have lost their lives on Hyderabad-Chevella stretch of NH-163 that passes through Chevella, Manneguda, Vikarabad, and Kodangal.

Delhi’s air quality turns ‘very poor’ as multiple areas breach severe levels, NCR also affected

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Delhi’s air quality turns ‘very poor’ as multiple areas breach severe levels, NCR also affected

According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 309 as of 7 am. However, this figure masked alarming hyper-local disparities.

How can Delhi fight pollution if its monitors don't work? Supreme Court questions regulators

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How can Delhi fight pollution if its monitors don't work? Supreme Court questions regulators

Coimbatore gang rape: 3 men arrested after encounter for sexually assaulting MBA student

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Coimbatore gang rape: 3 men arrested after encounter for sexually assaulting MBA student

Coimbatore gang rape: The accused, identified as Guna, Karuppasamy, and Karthik, alias Kaleeswaran, were arrested after a brief encounter with Coimbatore police. They were shot in the legs and have been taken to a hospital.

UP traffic cop beaten by youths and minor in Muzaffarnagar over no-entry row - Watch viral video

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UP traffic cop beaten by youths and minor in Muzaffarnagar over no-entry row - Watch viral video

The entire incident, captured on video and now circulating widely on social media, shows the brazen attack unfolding on a public street in UP's in Muzaffarnagar as bystanders looked on.

Bengaluru shame! Grieving father pays bribes from ambulance to crematorium for daughter’s last rites

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Bengaluru shame! Grieving father pays bribes from ambulance to crematorium for daughter’s last rites

This corruption is allegedly fuelled by a parallel economy within the government, where officials are alleged to pay hefty sums for lucrative postings.

Bengaluru techie’s search for soulmate ends in Rs 30 lakh matrimonial site 'romance scam'

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Bengaluru techie’s search for soulmate ends in Rs 30 lakh matrimonial site 'romance scam'

The complainant, a Banaswadi resident, was scammed of ₹30 lakh by fraudster posing as NRI on matrimonial site, leading to police complaint in Bengaluru.

Coimbatore gang rape: MBA student gang-raped near airport, boyfriend assaulted

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Coimbatore gang rape: MBA student gang-raped near airport, boyfriend assaulted

The assailants assaulted the victim's friend, seriously injuring him, before forcibly kidnapping her. They took her to a secluded location, where she was allegedly gang-raped.

Telangana bus accident: Conductor side passengers survived, driver side killed, recalls survivor

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Telangana bus accident: Conductor side passengers survived, driver side killed, recalls survivor

Telangana bus accident: Recalling the horrific incident, the survivor said he was dozing in the bus when a loud thud jolted him awake, leaving him half-buried in gravel.

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