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Ahmedabad Metro extends timings till 2 am during Navratri

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Ahmedabad Metro extends timings till 2 am during Navratri

In a release issued on Wednesday, Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) Limited announced the change for all three corridors of Vastral Gam to Thaltej Gam, Koteshwar Road to APMC and Motera Stadium to Sector 1 Gandhinagar.

Miss India as Sita, Ravi Kishan as Kewat: Ayodhya Ram Leela kicks off, audience awaits 'ambitious' Dussehra climax

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Miss India as Sita, Ravi Kishan as Kewat: Ayodhya Ram Leela kicks off, audience awaits 'ambitious' Dussehra climax

The event features a cast of political figures, beauty pageant winners and Bollywood personalities, signalling its scale and ambition.



Kerala brain-eating amoeba scare: 21 dead, 80 infected - why stagnant freshwater pose fatal risk

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Kerala brain-eating amoeba scare: 21 dead, 80 infected - why stagnant freshwater pose fatal risk

Unlike many pathogens, it does not cause illness if swallowed. Instead, infection occurs when contaminated water enters the nose during activities such as diving and swimming.

Alwar madrassa cleric arrested for sextortion, cyber fraud; Nude videos found on phone

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Alwar madrassa cleric arrested for sextortion, cyber fraud; Nude videos found on phone

The arrest was carried out by the Dholagarh Devi police following revelations of fraudulent online transactions and possession of explicit videos on his mobile phone

Calling husband ‘paaltu chuha’ valid ground for divorce: Chhattisgarh HC

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Calling husband ‘paaltu chuha’ valid ground for divorce: Chhattisgarh HC

A division bench of Justices Rajani Dubey and Amitendra Kishore Prasad on September 3 dismissed the wife's appeal against the 2019 family court order, noting evidence substantiated the husband's claims of cruelty and desertion.

4 dead, 80 injured: Why is Ladakh burning, and why is Centre blaming Sonam Wangchuk?

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4 dead, 80 injured: Why is Ladakh burning, and why is Centre blaming Sonam Wangchuk?

Witnesses described stone-pelting, lathi charges, teargas shelling and eventually live rounds fired by security forces. Several protesters reportedly lost limbs in the violence.



‘Baby, I love you’: Delhi ashram student recounts harassment by Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati

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‘Baby, I love you’: Delhi ashram student recounts harassment by Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati

The student alleged that resisting him led to notices about manipulated attendance and unnecessary mark deductions.

‘I will kill you’: Noida Uber driver threatens women with pipe in viral Instagram video; arrested | Watch

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‘I will kill you’: Noida Uber driver threatens women with pipe in viral Instagram video; arrested | Watch

A woman in Noida had the shock of her life when an Uber driver threatened to kill her following a disagreement over the route. The woman later shared a video of the incident on Instagram.

Bengaluru founder quits Netflix and Meta - what he built instead is winning hearts online

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Bengaluru founder quits Netflix and Meta - what he built instead is winning hearts online

Navneeth Ramprasad, who previously worked with tech giants Netflix and Meta, has founded Praan Health, a “family-led healthcare platform” aimed at helping India’s elderly population manage chronic illnesses.

Faridabad road rage: ACP’s son was driving Thar that mowed down and killed property dealer

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Faridabad road rage: ACP’s son was driving Thar that mowed down and killed property dealer

The accused, Himanshu Kumar, son of ACP (Sarai) Rajesh Kumar Lohan, was arrested on Tuesday along with his two friends — Nishant Sehrawat, 27, and Keshav Chaudhary, 30. The trio was produced before a court on Wednesday and remanded to 14-day judicial custody.

Noida traffic advisory: PM Modi to visit UP International Trade Show 2025 – Check diversions, routes to avoid

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Noida traffic advisory: PM Modi to visit UP International Trade Show 2025 – Check diversions, routes to avoid

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will open the UP International Trade Show 2025 in Greater Noida; Russia is partner country. Noida police have issued a major traffic advisory.

Earliest exit in 23 years: What made Delhi's 2025 monsoon season so unusual?

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Earliest exit in 23 years: What made Delhi's 2025 monsoon season so unusual?

Delhi monsoon exit: The monsoon arrived in Delhi on June 29, resulting in a season lasting 88 days. This was the ninth shortest duration since 2001.



Vizag couple donates golden sacred thread worth Rs 3.9 cr to Tirupati's Lord Venkateswara

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Vizag couple donates golden sacred thread worth Rs 3.9 cr to Tirupati's Lord Venkateswara

The Yagnopaveetam, which symbolises sacredness and spiritual purity, is a symbol of the couple’s deep reverence for Lord Venkateswara.

Atta Market: Who owns it? How did it transform from wheat bazaar to Connaught Place of Noida

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Atta Market: Who owns it? How did it transform from wheat bazaar to Connaught Place of Noida

People from parts of Delhi such as Akshardham, Mayur Vihar Phase 1, New Ashok Nagar and other parts of Delhi-NCR often visit Atta Market in Noida's Sector 18 for shopping.

Gurugram man kills father with cricket bat after he intervenes to stop him from beating his wife

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Gurugram man kills father with cricket bat after he intervenes to stop him from beating his wife

The accused was identified as Neeraj Singh, who lived in Gurugram's Bhimgarh Kheri village with his elderly parents, wife Preeti Singh, 38, and a minor daughter and a son.

‘Comply with his demands’: How Delhi ashram female staff forced students to obey Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati

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‘Comply with his demands’: How Delhi ashram female staff forced students to obey Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati

Students alleged that these staff members pressured them to comply with the demands of the accused godman. This alleged internal pressure created an environment where victims felt unable to report the misconduct.

What’s spewing lava from India’s only active volcano? 2004 Andamans tsunami fault line holds the answer

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What’s spewing lava from India’s only active volcano? 2004 Andamans tsunami fault line holds the answer

This is not the first time the Barren Island volcano has erupted in recent history. Similar episodic eruptions were observed in 1991, 2004, and 2005.

Plane gear escape: Afghan boy echoes Punjab brothers' risky London flight stunt

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Plane gear escape: Afghan boy echoes Punjab brothers' risky London flight stunt

Pradeep revealed that they paid £150 to an agent in Delhi, who suggested they could reach London by hiding in the luggage compartment of a flight as stowaways.

Delhi-NCR braces for freezing winter: La Niña may bring coldest season in years to north India

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Delhi-NCR braces for freezing winter: La Niña may bring coldest season in years to north India

Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida, Ghaziabad, and Faridabad may see minimum temperatures dipping well below average, with frequent cold waves from December 2025 through February 2026.

Protest in Ladakh over statehood demand turns violent - vehicles torched, stones pelted

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Protest in Ladakh over statehood demand turns violent - vehicles torched, stones pelted

Leh Apex Body youth wing had given a call for a protest and shutdown after two of the 15 people, who were on a 35-day hunger strike since September 10, were shifted to a hospital in Leh after their condition deteriorated on Tuesday evening.

Delhi ashram head Swami Chaitanyananda's dark past - from fraud to molestation

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Delhi ashram head Swami Chaitanyananda's dark past - from fraud to molestation

Who is Swami Chaitanyananda: Saraswati, also known as Parthasarthi or Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati, has been accused of targeting students enrolled under the EWS scholarship scheme at the Sri Sharada Institute of Indian Management. 



Bengaluru: Newlywed woman alleges husband is impotent; assaults in-laws, demands Rs 2 crore

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Bengaluru: Newlywed woman alleges husband is impotent; assaults in-laws, demands Rs 2 crore

Following this, the man, a resident of Govindarajnagar in Bengaluru, filed a police complaint against his wife for harassment after marital troubles over impotency allegations.

NEET topper from Maharashtra dies by suicide on admission day: ‘Didn't want to be a doctor'

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NEET topper from Maharashtra dies by suicide on admission day: ‘Didn't want to be a doctor'

The victim, Anurag Anil Borkar from Nawargaon, had achieved an exceptional 99.99 percentile in the NEET UG 2025 examination.

Hyderabad woman kidnapped, gang-raped and murdered - from alcohol lure to brutal end

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Hyderabad woman kidnapped, gang-raped and murdered - from alcohol lure to brutal end

Hyderabad brutal rape: The police have confirmed the seizure of two auto-rickshaws and four mobile phones from the accused, which are being treated as key evidence in the ongoing investigation.



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