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UP BTech grad chops parents into 10 pieces over opposition to his interfaith marriage

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UP BTech grad chops parents into 10 pieces over opposition to his interfaith marriage

Ambesh married a Muslim woman in Kolkata against his parents' wishes. The union, a love marriage, was a source of sustained tension, with his parents persistently urging him to divorce his wife.



'Santa Claus fainted in Delhi pollution': AAP's street theatre lambasting BJP over toxic air | Watch

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'Santa Claus fainted in Delhi pollution': AAP's street theatre lambasting BJP over toxic air | Watch

The Aam Aadmi Party released a video skit showing two men dressed as Santa Claus — wearing anti-pollution masks — dramatically fainting on a busy pavement in Connaught Place, as senior party figures rushed to perform CPR.

4-year delay on 87-km stretch holds up Rs 1-lakh-crore Delhi–Mumbai Expressway

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4-year delay on 87-km stretch holds up Rs 1-lakh-crore Delhi–Mumbai Expressway

Nearly four years later, less than 20 per cent of the 87 km has been completed, raising concerns within the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.

Bombay High Court gets bomb threat, judges told to vacate court rooms

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Bombay High Court gets bomb threat, judges told to vacate court rooms

As per Live Law report, Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar directed fellow judges to vacate their courtrooms as part of the safety protocol.

Planning to leave Delhi to escape toxic air? Think again - nearby cities no better, not even Dehradun

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Planning to leave Delhi to escape toxic air? Think again - nearby cities no better, not even Dehradun

Perhaps most worrying is that even traditional getaways like Dehradun are no longer guaranteed clean air in winter.

‘Rs 20k fine or U-turn’: Delhi Police mount stringent checks as non-BS VI vehicle ban sparks commuter chaos at borders

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‘Rs 20k fine or U-turn’: Delhi Police mount stringent checks as non-BS VI vehicle ban sparks commuter chaos at borders

The move has triggered acute anxiety among lakhs of daily commuters whose work and family lives hinge on crossing into Delhi.

Odisha: KISS student found dead was killed by 3 classmates over ‘split dal’, say police

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Odisha: KISS student found dead was killed by 3 classmates over ‘split dal’, say police

Three students, all minors, have been apprehended in the case and produced before the juvenile justice board in Khurda district. All three have been sent to a correctional home, Odisha Police officer said.

From drugs to sexual harassment: Bengaluru complex 'fined' residents and kept police in the dark

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From drugs to sexual harassment: Bengaluru complex 'fined' residents and kept police in the dark

Senior officers allege a disturbing pattern of collusion between the association and the security agency.

Delhi pollution curbs: From 50% WFH to vehicle bans - what all changes from today

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Delhi pollution curbs: From 50% WFH to vehicle bans - what all changes from today

The measures come in addition to the already active Stage 4 restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), which were imposed by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM).

After Karur tragedy, Vijay's TVK stages high-security 'no-stage' rally in Erode

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After Karur tragedy, Vijay's TVK stages high-security 'no-stage' rally in Erode

A party leader explained that this "no-stage" model was adopted after a successful trial in Puducherry, confirming that Vijay will speak from the bus before departing promptly.

50% WFH, 100% confusion: Will Delhi’s anti-pollution order ever work?

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50% WFH, 100% confusion: Will Delhi’s anti-pollution order ever work?

As the city grapples with its annual pollution crisis, this well-intentioned measure appears, for now, to be stuck in first gear.

Fed up with alcohol abuse, Agra women attack highway liquor shop in viral video | WATCH

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Fed up with alcohol abuse, Agra women attack highway liquor shop in viral video | WATCH

The protest quickly turned violent as villagers stormed the liquor shop, pulled bottles outside and smashed them. Amid the commotion, the shop’s signboard was also damaged by the agitated crowd.

Maharashtra releases 2026 public holiday list; Bhaubeej declared special holiday

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Maharashtra releases 2026 public holiday list; Bhaubeej declared special holiday

Maharashtra public holiday 2026: In a key inclusion, the state has declared a special public holiday on November 11, 2026, for Bhaubeej, celebrated during Diwali to honour the bond between brothers and sisters.

Delhi's vehicle entry ban explained: Read this first before you hit the road

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Delhi's vehicle entry ban explained: Read this first before you hit the road

As per the latest order, diesel vehicles older than 10 years that meet BS-III or lower standards, and petrol vehicles older than 15 years, will not be allowed to ply on Delhi roads from Thursday. The ban will remain only as long as the strictest pollution control measures, GRAP-IV are in force.

Authorities warn against misleading data from private apps regarding Lucknow's AQI

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Authorities warn against misleading data from private apps regarding Lucknow's AQI

The fourth T20I between India and South Africa was called off on Wednesday owing to poor visibility after a dense layer of smog engulfed the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow.

Delhi Pollution Live Updates: Chaos at key checkpoints as travel ban kicks in, commuters complain

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Delhi Pollution Live Updates: Chaos at key checkpoints as travel ban kicks in, commuters complain

Over 250 flights delayed, 22 cancelled as toxic smog hits flight operations at Delhi Airport

Yamuna Expressway deadly fog: How 13 travellers met a fiery end - 'Most victims were sleeping'

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Yamuna Expressway deadly fog: How 13 travellers met a fiery end - 'Most victims were sleeping'

Agra Divisional Commissioner Shailendra Singh stated that the inquiry would scrutinise the causes behind the accident and recommend preventive measures.

'Hit him on stomach and chest, this will finish him': Dehradun journalist dies after brutal assault

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'Hit him on stomach and chest, this will finish him': Dehradun journalist dies after brutal assault

The accused abused journalist Pankaj Mishra verbally and launched a violent assault with the intent to kill. Amit Sehgal allegedly kicked and punched Mishra on his chest and abdomen, causing him to bleed from the mouth at the spot.

Noida Authority slaps Rs 5 lakh fine on Blinkit's cloud kitchen for waste violations

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Noida Authority slaps Rs 5 lakh fine on Blinkit's cloud kitchen for waste violations

The fine followed a ground-level inspection of a Blinkit-associated cloud kitchen in Sector 62, conducted by officials led by the Noida Authority’s public health officer.

Goa cops made to do squats for stopping IAS officer’s car for checking

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Goa cops made to do squats for stopping IAS officer’s car for checking

Personnel from the Old Goa police and the Indian Reserve Battalion (IRBn) had set up a blockade in Santa Cruz, during which a vehicle bearing a BR registration number and heading towards Panaji was stopped for checking.

Bengaluru Metro hits Rs 1,000 cr revenue milestone, yet net loss swells to Rs 624 cr

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Bengaluru Metro hits Rs 1,000 cr revenue milestone, yet net loss swells to Rs 624 cr

According to Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd’s annual report, total revenue surged to Rs 1,191 crore, up from Rs 990.2 crore in 2023-24. The primary driver was a substantial increase in farebox revenue, which rose to Rs 753.6 crore from Rs 573.9 crore the previous year.

Mumbai weather: City’s brief winter respite fades as smog returns, AQI slips back into unhealthy zone

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Mumbai weather: City’s brief winter respite fades as smog returns, AQI slips back into unhealthy zone

Early morning hours offered clear skies, lower humidity and cooler temperatures, giving residents a fleeting sense of seasonal comfort.

Delhi enforces 50% work from home as pollution spikes, asks private sector to follow

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Delhi enforces 50% work from home as pollution spikes, asks private sector to follow

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) enforced GRAP-IV in Delhi on December 13, imposing a ban on all construction and demolition activities across the Delhi-NCR as pollution levels spiked.

UP triple murder: Man kills wife, two daughters over burqa dispute in Shamli, buries bodies at home

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UP triple murder: Man kills wife, two daughters over burqa dispute in Shamli, buries bodies at home

The crime came to light after Tahira and the two girls went missing for six days. Farooq’s father approached the police after receiving unclear and suspicious replies from his son about their whereabouts.

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