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Poll-bound Bihar set to welcome 11th Amrit Bharat Express - Full route and train schedule

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Poll-bound Bihar set to welcome 11th Amrit Bharat Express - Full route and train schedule

The addition of this train aims to further enhance rail connectivity across Bihar, just ahead of the assembly elections scheduled later this year.

Husband stabs wife 11 times at Bengaluru bus stop as 12-year-old daughter watches

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Husband stabs wife 11 times at Bengaluru bus stop as 12-year-old daughter watches

According to eyewitnesses and a police account, the attack happened as Rekha and her elder daughter were waiting to cross the road.

20-coach Vande Bharat: Chennai-Tirunelveli train upgraded to tackle passenger rush

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20-coach Vande Bharat: Chennai-Tirunelveli train upgraded to tackle passenger rush

The augmented train will feature a new configuration of 18 standard Chair Car coaches and two Executive Chair Car coaches.

‘Sent to Ukraine war zone’: Uttarakhand youth on study visa forced into Russian Army, family pleads for rescue

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‘Sent to Ukraine war zone’: Uttarakhand youth on study visa forced into Russian Army, family pleads for rescue

In recent months, at least 20 Indian nationals, many from Punjab and Haryana, have come forward with similar claims.

Farm fires in pics: Stubble burning begins in Punjab

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Farm fires in pics: Stubble burning begins in Punjab

The practice of burning crop residue, particularly after the paddy harvest in October and November, is a major factor contributing to air pollution in Delhi and the National Capital Region.

Road blockade in Karnataka: BJP calls statewide protest on Sept 24 over poor road conditions

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Road blockade in Karnataka: BJP calls statewide protest on Sept 24 over poor road conditions

Karnataka BJP President B Y Vijayendra said people’s anger over potholes and broken roads has reached a peak. According to him, citizens are fed up with Bengaluru's deteriorating infrastructure, and the protest is meant to give voice to this frustration.

‘Forced to drink alcohol, pay bills’: Hyderabad student ends life; reveals chilling details in last video

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‘Forced to drink alcohol, pay bills’: Hyderabad student ends life; reveals chilling details in last video

Sai Teja is said to have filmed a video before taking the extreme step. In the video, he is begging for assistance and said seniors had been beating him up and asking him for money.

Retired Jamia music teacher rescued, wife found dead at flat in Delhi

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Retired Jamia music teacher rescued, wife found dead at flat in Delhi

Prima facie, the woman appears to have died a natural death due to illness. Her body was highly decomposed, and no external injuries were observed. The exact cause of death will be confirmed after a post-mortem examination. The retired music teacher Imran was taken to IHBAS Hospital in Delhi's Shahdara and later shifted to GTB Hospital after no relatives came forward to accompany him.

Will ‘smog-eating' streets be Delhi's new weapon against air pollution? Govt launches study

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Will ‘smog-eating' streets be Delhi's new weapon against air pollution? Govt launches study

Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa stated the government will examine photocatalytic surfaces containing titanium oxide. These coatings are applied to roads, pavements and public spaces

‘Another Lamborghini mishap’: Speeding luxury car crashes on Mumbai’s Coastal Road - Watch

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‘Another Lamborghini mishap’: Speeding luxury car crashes on Mumbai’s Coastal Road - Watch

A video of the crash quickly appeared on social media after Gautam Singhania, an industrialist and car enthusiast, shared it. The footage shows the luxury sports car speeding along the Coastal Road before it skids and slams into the divider.

Delhi gets ready for grand Ramlila celebrations | In pics

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Delhi gets ready for grand Ramlila celebrations | In pics

To ensure smooth traffic flow and pedestrian safety, the Delhi Police have advised the commuters to avoid Netaji Subhash Marg near the Red Fort and plan their travel in advance

Chennai corporation to showcase Tamil art, music and dance at Marina Beach every Sunday

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Chennai corporation to showcase Tamil art, music and dance at Marina Beach every Sunday

This cultural programme at the Marina blue flag beach in Chennai on Sunday attracted large crowds, with more than 60 artistes presenting classical and folk art forms of dance.

Four floods in 18 years: Why Punjab deluge keeps returning even without surplus monsoons

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Four floods in 18 years: Why Punjab deluge keeps returning even without surplus monsoons

Punjab has suffered four major floods in the last 18 years: 2008, 2019, 2023 and 2025. Alarmingly, three of these have occurred in just the past seven years.

Delhi traffic alert: Key roads closed, advisory issued for Dussehra, Ramlila from Sept 22 to Oct 3

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Delhi traffic alert: Key roads closed, advisory issued for Dussehra, Ramlila from Sept 22 to Oct 3

To ensure smooth traffic flow and pedestrian safety, the Delhi Police have advised the commuters to avoid Netaji Subhash Marg near the Red Fort and plan their travel in advance.

Influenced by K-pop icons, teen girl flees home for South Korea seeking opportunities; rescued by Indore police

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Influenced by K-pop icons, teen girl flees home for South Korea seeking opportunities; rescued by Indore police

The minor girl was found alone at Sarwate Bus Stand on September 19, planning to travel to South Korea. A bus driver spotted her wandering alone and alerted Chhoti Gwaltoli police.

Mentally disturbed woman desecrates Ganesha idol at Belur Temple in Karnataka's Hassan, arrested

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Mentally disturbed woman desecrates Ganesha idol at Belur Temple in Karnataka's Hassan, arrested

The incident came to light when local devotees visited the Ganesha temple in Belur, Hassan district, to offer prayers. Many local vendors begin their business only after paying respects to the idol.

Kanpur man kills live-in partner over suspected affair; takes selfie before disposing body in Yamuna

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Kanpur man kills live-in partner over suspected affair; takes selfie before disposing body in Yamuna

According to police, the incident occurred after a heated argument between 20-year-old Akanksha and her partner, Suraj Kumar Uttam

Vaishno Devi sees huge rush, over 45,000 devotees pay obeisance daily as Navratri fest begins

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Vaishno Devi sees huge rush, over 45,000 devotees pay obeisance daily as Navratri fest begins

The shrine, located in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir, is adorned with elaborate floral decorations for the auspicious nine-day period.

UP dowry harassment: Kanpur woman accuses husband, in-laws of locking her in room with venomous snake

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UP dowry harassment: Kanpur woman accuses husband, in-laws of locking her in room with venomous snake

The shocking incident, which occurred on September 18, has prompted police to register a case against seven individuals, including the woman’s husband.

Family caught stealing bedsheets, towels from 1st AC coach on Delhi-bound Purshottam Express - Watch

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Family caught stealing bedsheets, towels from 1st AC coach on Delhi-bound Purshottam Express - Watch

In the footage, a family of three, including a woman, is surrounded by Travelling Ticket Examiners (TTEs) and railway staff. The woman is seen removing the bedsheets from her bag, while the two men with her stand watching.

Delhi University's DUSU election results are in, but are they final? The court's big question

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Delhi University's DUSU election results are in, but are they final? The court's big question

This year's DUSU polls were conducted under the intense scrutiny of the Delhi High Court. The court intervened on multiple occasions, demanding strict adherence to the Lyngdoh Committee recommendations and the election Model Code of Conduct.



DU's Ramanujan College principal suspended over harassment allegations by faculty member

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DU's Ramanujan College principal suspended over harassment allegations by faculty member

Ramanujan College principal has termed the complaint “false, fabricated, politically motivated, and devoid of merit”. The charges levelled on March 13 by the faculty member include allegations of harassment and misconduct, following which, the principal was suspended on September 18.

Mumbai to Ahmedabad in just 2 hours: India’s first bullet train set for 2027 launch

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Mumbai to Ahmedabad in just 2 hours: India’s first bullet train set for 2027 launch

The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) project will be India’s first bullet train route. Once completed, it will connect Mumbai, one of India’s largest financial hubs, with Ahmedabad, a major industrial city in Gujarat.

Delhi crowned India's most youthful state as Kerala ages fastest, reveals new data

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Delhi crowned India's most youthful state as Kerala ages fastest, reveals new data

Telangana and Andhra Pradesh follow Delhi closely, with 70.2% and 70.1% of their populations, respectively, in the 15-59 age category.


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