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Noida man who sent ‘400 kg RDX, 34 human bombs’ threat to Mumbai arrested

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Noida man who sent ‘400 kg RDX, 34 human bombs’ threat to Mumbai arrested

The accused, identified as Ashwini from Bihar, had been living in Noida for the past five years. He was caught in Sector-113 and later handed over to the Mumbai Police.

Yamuna recedes in Delhi, but struggles continue as many deal with sickness and water woes

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Yamuna recedes in Delhi, but struggles continue as many deal with sickness and water woes

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted cloudy skies and occasional showers in the coming days, though nothing severe enough to worsen the floods in Delhi.

Mumbai rains: IMD issues orange alert for state capital, Palghar and Thane

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Mumbai rains: IMD issues orange alert for state capital, Palghar and Thane

The IMD station at Colaba recorded 12.4 mm of rainfall at Colaba station, while the Santacruz observatory recorded 7.1 mm of rain between 8 am to 5:30 pm on Friday.

Rajasthan anti-conversion bill explained: Severe penalties, 'ghar wapsi' exemptions and political reactions

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Rajasthan anti-conversion bill explained: Severe penalties, 'ghar wapsi' exemptions and political reactions

The new legislation is dramatically harsher, escalating penalties and introducing sweeping new provisions that allow for the demolition of properties used in conversions and the permanent blacklisting of organisations.

Proposed Tesla pay package could make Musk world's first trillionaire: All you need to know

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Proposed Tesla pay package could make Musk world's first trillionaire: All you need to know

The plan, which runs for 10 years and must be approved by shareholders, provides for the granting of shares to Musk based on Tesla's market valuation.

From Lalbaug to Andheri: Where to bid farewell to Mumbai’s most loved Ganpatis on Sept 6

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From Lalbaug to Andheri: Where to bid farewell to Mumbai’s most loved Ganpatis on Sept 6

Lalbaugcha Raja is a renowned Ganesh pandal, attracting millions of devotees due to its history and belief in wish fulfillment.

Manipur's fresh flashpoint: Ahead of PM Modi's visit, Naga ‘trade embargo’ threatens crucial NH-2 lifeline

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Manipur's fresh flashpoint: Ahead of PM Modi's visit, Naga ‘trade embargo’ threatens crucial NH-2 lifeline

The government now faces the difficult task of balancing peace with both Kukis and Nagas while preparing for the Prime Minister’s arrival.

10-year-old boy dies of heart attack after playing with friends in Maharashtra's Kolhapur

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10-year-old boy dies of heart attack after playing with friends in Maharashtra's Kolhapur

A 10-year-old boy from Kolhapur died of a heart attack after feeling uneasy while playing with his friends.

Engineering grad arrested for posing as IAS officer in Lucknow

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Engineering grad arrested for posing as IAS officer in Lucknow

The accused, who appeared for the UPSC Civil Services Examination twice but failed to qualify, was living a double life by posing as a high-ranking official of both the Uttar Pradesh government and the Centre while using high-end cars and armed guards.

Private airline pilot held in Delhi for secretly recording women with lighter-shaped cam

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Private airline pilot held in Delhi for secretly recording women with lighter-shaped cam

The accused, identified as Mohit Priyadarshi, a resident of the Civil Lines area in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, was arrested after a complaint was filed against him by a woman on August 30.

Ganpati Visarjan 2025: Pune Police ban filming, sharing visuals of idol immersion - Reason is crucial

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Ganpati Visarjan 2025: Pune Police ban filming, sharing visuals of idol immersion - Reason is crucial

The Kasba Ganpati, the first of the five, will begin its journey from Tilak Putla in Mandai at 9.30 am. It is scheduled to reach Belbaug Chowk by 10.15 am before joining the main route via Laxmi Road in Pune.


'Mumbai will shake after blasts': High alert after police get chilling threat - '34 human bombs, 14 Pak terrorists'

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'Mumbai will shake after blasts': High alert after police get chilling threat - '34 human bombs, 14 Pak terrorists'

Mumbai Police on high alert: The message claimed that 400 kg of the high explosive RDX would be used in the planned attacks, which it alleged could kill “up to one crore people”.

Hyderabad: Traffic curbs in place for Ganesh idol immersion on September 6-7

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Hyderabad: Traffic curbs in place for Ganesh idol immersion on September 6-7

The main immersion procession will start from Balapur and pass through Keshavagiri, Chandrayangutta, Falaknuma, Aliabad, Charminar, Afzalgunj, Abids, Basheerbagh, Liberty, Ambedkar Statue, before reaching Necklace Road via NTR Marg and PVNR Marg

To avoid festival gridlock, Maharashtra moves Eid-e-Milad holiday in Mumbai to Sept 8

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To avoid festival gridlock, Maharashtra moves Eid-e-Milad holiday in Mumbai to Sept 8

Officials explained that keeping the holiday on September 5, a day before Ganesh immersion, could have created challenges in crowd and traffic management as both processions would have closely overlapped.

Bengaluru auto driver upgrades regular seat with gaming chair, photo goes viral

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Bengaluru auto driver upgrades regular seat with gaming chair, photo goes viral

Social media users couldn’t stop joking, with comments ranging from “Herman Miller auto-rickshaw edition” to “Tell me you’re in Bengaluru without telling me you’re in Bengaluru.”

Watch: Dramatic arrest as SP leader Kaish Khan found hiding wrapped in mattress

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Watch: Dramatic arrest as SP leader Kaish Khan found hiding wrapped in mattress

Kaish Khan arrest video: Police located the politician concealed in a loft and wrapped in a matress, demonstrating what officials described as an attempt to evade detection.

Heavy showers likely in Gurugram, Faridabad today, says NDMA

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Heavy showers likely in Gurugram, Faridabad today, says NDMA

Besides Gurugram and Faridabad, the heavy rain alert by NDMA was also issued for Jhajjar, Jind, Karnal, Kurukshetra and several other towns in Haryana.

Mumbai’s 4-decade-old iconic New Yorker restaurant to shut doors on September 11

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Mumbai’s 4-decade-old iconic New Yorker restaurant to shut doors on September 11

The Instagram post also hints that Mumbai’s iconic Chowpatty Restaurant New Yorker may relocate to another location in the city. There is speculation that the building may be going in for redevelopment and that is the reason for the restaurant’s closure.

'Halal Lifestyle Township' near Mumbai sparks political firestorm, NHRC demands answers

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'Halal Lifestyle Township' near Mumbai sparks political firestorm, NHRC demands answers

Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction) spokesperson Krishna Hegde demanded the withdrawal of the campaign and called for an inquiry into whether such religiously targeted marketing contravened constitutional principles of equality.



BSF vacates dozens of posts as 30 km of Indo-Pak border fence washed away; video shows submerged border

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BSF vacates dozens of posts as 30 km of Indo-Pak border fence washed away; video shows submerged border

Officials said on Wednesday that around 30 kilometers of the iron border fence have been washed away, while more than 50 BSF checkposts breaches have been reported in the bundhs across Gurdaspur, Amritsar, and Pathankot districts.

Delhi floods: Boating banned, Yamuna Bank Metro road shut, vehicles barred on Old Wazirabad Bridge

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Delhi floods: Boating banned, Yamuna Bank Metro road shut, vehicles barred on Old Wazirabad Bridge

The raging water even entered some of the relief camps set up in the national capital, keeping authorities on their toes. They have cautioned people against swimming, boating, or engaging in any recreational activity on the river.

Noida apartment horror: Woman forced to undress as delivery boy holds her child at knifepoint

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Noida apartment horror: Woman forced to undress as delivery boy holds her child at knifepoint

An officer from the Surajpur police station said that while Gaurav fled before initial police efforts to locate him, he was subsequently tracked down and arrested.



Punjab floods, J&K landslides, Himachal cloudbursts, Yamuna rising: What's behind north India's 'wettest' fortnight

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Punjab floods, J&K landslides, Himachal cloudbursts, Yamuna rising: What's behind north India's 'wettest' fortnight

Why did the rains intensify? The deluge was the result of rare back-to-back interactions between two weather systems, western disturbances carrying moist winds from near the Mediterranean converged with monsoon currents from the east.

Twin push for Bengaluru's growth: Double-decker metro and hi-tech township

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Twin push for Bengaluru's growth: Double-decker metro and hi-tech township

The Cabinet also cleared Rs 956.67 crore for the construction of six new sewage treatment plants (STPs).

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