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Uttarkashi residents demand halt to Char Dham project in protected Himalayan zone - 'An everyday risk to our lives'

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Uttarkashi residents demand halt to Char Dham project in protected Himalayan zone - 'An everyday risk to our lives'

In a letter addressed to three Union ministries and a retired Supreme Court judge, the community group Himalayan Nagrik Drishti Manch called for the cancellation of the Border Roads Organisation’s (BRO) proposed Netala bypass.

Surat's real-life 'Breaking Bad': Gujarat Police bust drug lab in swanky residential complex

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Surat's real-life 'Breaking Bad': Gujarat Police bust drug lab in swanky residential complex

Findings from the FSL and the subsequent interrogation of the accused revealed that the group procured the raw chemicals and manufactured the MD themselves.



Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil faces fresh case for ‘stalking women’

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Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil faces fresh case for ‘stalking women’

Rahul Mamkootathil had resigned from his post as Youth Congress state president after a young actor accused ‘a young leader’ of misbehaviour.

Ganesh Chaturthi: Why can't you play music on these Mumbai bridges?

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Ganesh Chaturthi: Why can't you play music on these Mumbai bridges?

Civic officials clarified that the bridges are not classified as dilapidated but are under strict observation due to their age and the unique strain of festival processions.

DDA Premium Housing Scheme 2025 e-auction: Here’s how to bid for a flat in Delhi

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DDA Premium Housing Scheme 2025 e-auction: Here’s how to bid for a flat in Delhi

This scheme represents one of the most substantial releases of DDA housing in recent years, particularly in high-value areas where supply is limited. The live e-auctions are set for October 6-8, preceded by demo sessions from October 3-5 to familiarise applicants with the platform.

50-km traffic jam: Apples worth Rs 50 crore rot in trucks on Chandigarh-Kullu highway

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50-km traffic jam: Apples worth Rs 50 crore rot in trucks on Chandigarh-Kullu highway

Thousands of vehicles, including hundreds of trucks loaded with fruits and vegetables for Delhi-NCR markets are stranded.

Punjab battles floods worse than 1988 as Ravi river submerges Amritsar villages

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Punjab battles floods worse than 1988 as Ravi river submerges Amritsar villages

The crisis was triggered by continuous rain in the plains and hilly areas, which caused dams, including the Ranjit Sagar to overflow.

Swept away by raging Beas: Manali’s Sher-e-Punjab restaurant was once a flood-battered home

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Swept away by raging Beas: Manali’s Sher-e-Punjab restaurant was once a flood-battered home

Images and videos of the lone surviving wall of the restaurant went viral on social media, turning the wreckage into a symbol of the Beas’s power.

High alert as 3 Jaish terrorists enter Bihar via Nepal ahead of assembly polls

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High alert as 3 Jaish terrorists enter Bihar via Nepal ahead of assembly polls

This is not an isolated case, as just three months ago, in May, 18 suspicious individuals crossed into Bihar within just 20 days. Among them, one person was later identified as a Khalistani operative and was arrested.

Nikki Bhati's 'dying declaration': Was she trying to protect her younger sister?

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Nikki Bhati's 'dying declaration': Was she trying to protect her younger sister?

Kasna SHO said: "It seems Nikki did not want to accuse her in-laws because she feared it could affect her sister’s life."

Delhi executive raped during family holiday at Lansdowne resort

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Delhi executive raped during family holiday at Lansdowne resort

The survivor, an executive from Delhi, was on a holiday with her 29-year-old fiance, a software engineer from Noida and his family members.

Monkey plays Robin Hood in UP office, 'loots' money bag, showers cash on public | Watch

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Monkey plays Robin Hood in UP office, 'loots' money bag, showers cash on public | Watch

The viral video shows people lunging and jostling to grab the scattered cash while the monkey continued its disruptive antics from above.

Jharkhand ministers receive bomb threat from Lawrence Bishnoi gang member

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Jharkhand ministers receive bomb threat from Lawrence Bishnoi gang member

The ministers targeted are Sudivya Kumar Sonu, who holds the portfolios for Urban Development and Higher Education, and Dr Irfan Ansari, the state’s Health Minister.

Explosive twist in Nikki Bhati case: Brother’s estranged wife accuses family of dowry harassment - 'Sold Ciaz, demanded Scorpio'

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Explosive twist in Nikki Bhati case: Brother’s estranged wife accuses family of dowry harassment - 'Sold Ciaz, demanded Scorpio'

The new allegations introduce a complex layer to the investigation into Nikki’s death.

Lucknow patient makes 1,000 calls, sends 5,000 lewd texts to doctor - ‘my phone didn’t stay silent for even a min’

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Lucknow patient makes 1,000 calls, sends 5,000 lewd texts to doctor - ‘my phone didn’t stay silent for even a min’

According to the FIR filed by the doctor, Tiwari began by sending polite messages. However, within days, his tone changed. He started sending personal and inappropriate texts

Noida dowry death horror: Vipin Bhati was earlier booked for assaulting another woman in 2024

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Noida dowry death horror: Vipin Bhati was earlier booked for assaulting another woman in 2024

The woman said she had once been in a relationship with Vipin and was unaware he was married.

What happened to Nikki Bhati? Key witness Kanchan to be re-questioned over contradictory evidence in sister's death

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What happened to Nikki Bhati? Key witness Kanchan to be re-questioned over contradictory evidence in sister's death

Investigators are now verifying 10-12 statements from both families and analysing other videos, including one showing Nikki’s mother-in-law separating the couple during a fight and slapping her son, though its date is yet to be ascertained.

Eggs hurled at Ganesha idol in Vadodara; 3 detained

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Eggs hurled at Ganesha idol in Vadodara; 3 detained

The incident took place around 2.30-3 am on Panigate Mandvi Road, when a procession carrying Ganesha idol in Manjalpur was passing by the City Police Station

Dubai-based hacker, jammers to block GPS: Delhi Police bust international racket behind luxury car thefts

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Dubai-based hacker, jammers to block GPS: Delhi Police bust international racket behind luxury car thefts

Police revealed that the jammers used to block GPS signals cost approximately Rs 1 lakh each, while the programming machines used to input the new codes are priced at nearly Rs 1.8 lakh each.

Interpol notice traps fugitive aide of BJP MLA Byrathi Basavaraj in Bengaluru land dispute murder 


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Interpol notice traps fugitive aide of BJP MLA Byrathi Basavaraj in Bengaluru land dispute murder 


The 42-year-old fugitive, an associate of KR Pura MLA Byrathi Basavaraj, is a prime accused in the July 15 murder of real estate operator VG Shivaprakash, alias Bikla Shiva

Delhi hit-and-run: Juvenile driving car kills man by dragging him for 600 metres | Watch

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Delhi hit-and-run: Juvenile driving car kills man by dragging him for 600 metres | Watch

The minor, who was behind the wheel of a car, allegedly struck the pedestrian and then dragged him for nearly 600 metres before speeding away

‘Gift daughters pistols, not gold during kanyadaan’: Baghpat mahapanchayat

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‘Gift daughters pistols, not gold during kanyadaan’: Baghpat mahapanchayat

The mahapanchayat’s call comes against a grim backdrop of heightened national concern over dowry crimes.

Hyderabad wakes to rain on Ganesh Chaturthi; IMD warns of more showers till Aug 29, issues yellow alert

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Hyderabad wakes to rain on Ganesh Chaturthi; IMD warns of more showers till Aug 29, issues yellow alert

The cloudy and rainy spell, brought on by a low-pressure system over the northwest Bay of Bengal near the Odisha coast, is expected to last until August 29

Pune woman donates liver to husband, both die after surgery; health dept issues notice to hospital

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Pune woman donates liver to husband, both die after surgery; health dept issues notice to hospital

The double loss has led the Maharashtra health department to issue a notice to Sahyadri Hospitals and suspend its living liver transplant programme for the time being

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