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Poll-bound Bihar gets 3 Amrit Bharat, 4 passenger trains - full route and schedule details

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Poll-bound Bihar gets 3 Amrit Bharat, 4 passenger trains - full route and schedule details

According to East Central Railway (ECR) CPRO Saraswati Chandra, the Muzaffarpur–Charlapalli Amrit Bharat Express will begin operations from October 14. Dates for the Darbhanga–Madar and Chhapra–Anand Vihar Amrit Bharat Express trains will be announced soon.

Monsoon gone, heat remains: Why has Delhi recorded its hottest September morning in 6 years?

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Monsoon gone, heat remains: Why has Delhi recorded its hottest September morning in 6 years?

Monday (September 29) marks the second consecutive day of intense night-time heat, following an identical reading on Sunday. The last time Delhi experienced a hotter September night was in 2019.

Fierce blame game after Karur tragedy; TVK alleges sabotage, DMK blames Vijay's team

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Fierce blame game after Karur tragedy; TVK alleges sabotage, DMK blames Vijay's team

Aerial views show Karur gathering was a disaster waiting to happen - Critical errors exposed

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Aerial views show Karur gathering was a disaster waiting to happen - Critical errors exposed

The event, intended as a show of political strength, instead became a stark lesson in the deadly consequences of crowd mismanagement.

Bengaluru traffic alert: Navratri festivities, work on Sarjapur Road to affect key areas - know alternative routes

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Bengaluru traffic alert: Navratri festivities, work on Sarjapur Road to affect key areas - know alternative routes

With large-scale Navratri and Durga Puja celebrations scheduled at the Palace Grounds in Bengaluru, Bellary Road is expected to experience heavy traffic till October 2. White-topping work will begin on Sarjapur Road from Tuesday, covering the stretch between Automart Junction and Agara Junction.

Bandra-Amritsar Express safety lapse: AC coaches detach twice mid-journey, probe ordered

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Bandra-Amritsar Express safety lapse: AC coaches detach twice mid-journey, probe ordered

The first detachment occurred at 1.19 pm in Palghar. Alert railway staff quickly attended the site and reconnected the bogies, allowing the Bandra-Amritsar Express to resume its journey by 1.46 pm. Barely 25 minutes later, at 2.10 pm, the same two coaches detached again when the train halted at Sanjan station in Gujarat

‘Wanted to see Vijay at any cost’: Families in Tamil Nadu’s Emoor mourn 5 lives lost in Karur rally stampede

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‘Wanted to see Vijay at any cost’: Families in Tamil Nadu’s Emoor mourn 5 lives lost in Karur rally stampede

K Sakthivel, who lost his wife and 14-year-old daughter, sat in grief. He said both his wife and daughter were devoted fans of Vijay and insisted on attending the rally in Karur despite his pleas to return home due to the swelling crowd.

Denied entry without passes, mob storms Ahmedabad garba event, attacks organisers

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Denied entry without passes, mob storms Ahmedabad garba event, attacks organisers

The incident happened between 11.15 pm on September 26 and 1.45 am on September 27 at the “Ras Ra” garba, held at Basera party plot in Ahmedabad’s Bopal area. The complaint was filed by Hiteshsinh Dashrathsinh Parmar (33), one of the organisers, who also runs a restaurant.

Yamuna clean-up in focus: Who is Rajeev Verma, Delhi's new chief secretary?

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Yamuna clean-up in focus: Who is Rajeev Verma, Delhi's new chief secretary?

The new chief secretary is a familiar figure in the capital’s administration. Originally from Uttar Pradesh, Rajeev Verma brings a strong technical academic foundation to the role.

Viral kissing video at Vadodara garba night costs couple dearly - 'Quick departure from India'

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Viral kissing video at Vadodara garba night costs couple dearly - 'Quick departure from India'

The controversy has concluded with the couple's departure from India. A senior police officer said that following the incident and their apology, the couple have now returned to their home in Australia.

How Delhi is planning to save its lungs from another smoggy winter

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How Delhi is planning to save its lungs from another smoggy winter

Despite the government's action plan, air quality experts warn that a fundamental shift in focus is critical.

UP to hold trade shows across all districts from Oct 9 following Greater Noida fair success

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UP to hold trade shows across all districts from Oct 9 following Greater Noida fair success

The district-level fairs are intended to bring similar market access to smaller towns and rural areas across the state.

‘When 20,000 people push against police...’: ADGP details stampede at actor Vijay's rally in Karur

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‘When 20,000 people push against police...’: ADGP details stampede at actor Vijay's rally in Karur

The ADGP dismissed rumours of stone-pelting, confirming that no such violence was reported.

Maharashtra rains: Mumbai, Pune on red alert as heavy rains claim 10 lives across state; 12,000 rescued

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Maharashtra rains: Mumbai, Pune on red alert as heavy rains claim 10 lives across state; 12,000 rescued

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for Mumbai, Pune, Thane, Raigad, and Palghar districts, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall on Monday.

Delhi loudspeaker exemption explained: The law, the courts and the 15-day rule

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Delhi loudspeaker exemption explained: The law, the courts and the 15-day rule

This move provides a two-hour extension from the standard 10 pm cut-off for events like Ramlila and Durga Puja.


Clash erupts in UP's Bareilly as police baton charge protesters carrying 'I love Muhammad' posters after Friday prayers

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Clash erupts in UP's Bareilly as police baton charge protesters carrying 'I love Muhammad' posters after Friday prayers

This is the latest in a wave of demonstrations in cities like Lucknow, Bareilly, Kaushambi, Unnao, Kashipur, and Hyderabad since the ‘I Love Muhammad’ row began earlier this year.

In pics: First look of Mumbai Metro’s sleek new Cuffe Parade Station

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In pics: First look of Mumbai Metro’s sleek new Cuffe Parade Station

For the first time, South Mumbai will be connected by a metro line, reducing travel time between key business districts and suburban areas.

11 years on, CSMT–Kurla 5th & 6th Line pushed to 2026: What’s blocking Mumbai’s key rail project

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11 years on, CSMT–Kurla 5th & 6th Line pushed to 2026: What’s blocking Mumbai’s key rail project

As of September, the estimated completion for Phase 1 (Kurla to Parel) has now been pushed to 2026, and Phase 2 (Parel to CSMT) has barely progressed due to space constraints.

Nizam-era Hyderabad lake gets new lease of life | In pics

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Nizam-era Hyderabad lake gets new lease of life | In pics

The restoration of Bathukamma Kunta in Amberpet, a project hailed as a “national model for lake conservation,” marks a significant environmental victory for the city

Bengaluru woman 'kicked on chest', beaten on pavement in viral video; shopkeeper, employee jailed

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Bengaluru woman 'kicked on chest', beaten on pavement in viral video; shopkeeper, employee jailed

The incident, which occurred in full public view on Avenue Road, came to light after mobile phone recordings circulated widely on social media

BTC Election Results: 316 candidates vie for power in key Bodoland polls

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BTC Election Results: 316 candidates vie for power in key Bodoland polls

The election pits the current Bodoland Territorial Council chief, Pramod Boro of the United People's Party Liberal (UPPL), against a formidable challenge from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which leads the state government in Assam. 



Telangana braces for week-long rains; flights diverted from Hyderabad, tech firms urged to allow WFH

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Telangana braces for week-long rains; flights diverted from Hyderabad, tech firms urged to allow WFH

IMD has warned that Hyderabad is likely to experience moderate to heavy rains or thundershowers with gusty winds of 40–50 km/h on Friday and Saturday.

Ladakh unrest: 'Sonam Wangchuk in jail may cause them more problems than ...'

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Ladakh unrest: 'Sonam Wangchuk in jail may cause them more problems than ...'

Wangchuk, who ended his fortnight-long hunger strike as the unrest spread, firmly rejected the government’s narrative.

Gurugram woman claims cop tracked her Instagram ID via car number, sent ‘creepy’ texts | Video

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Gurugram woman claims cop tracked her Instagram ID via car number, sent ‘creepy’ texts | Video

Content creator Shiwangi Peswani said the incident occurred on September 14, when she returned home to Gurugram. She said she received a comment on a reel posted on her Instagram ID around 12:45 am by an apparently female user, who claimed to know her exact car details, location and movements.

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