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Royals versus historians as NCERT textbook triggers Maratha-Jaisalmer row
The latest uproar began after Chaitanya Raj Singh, head of the former Jaisalmer royal family, publicly criticised the map included in the ‘Exploring Society: India and Beyond’ textbook.
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‘Daughter’s birth saved family': Dharali woman describes escape from Uttarkashi flood disaster
Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district witnessed a catastrophic flash flood on Tuesday, which struck Dharali village near the Kheer Ganga river, leaving behind a trail of destruction.
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Uttarkashi flood disaster: ‘Gone in 15 seconds’ - 10 key things to know
Initial reports pointed to a cloudburst as the cause, but experts later suggested a glacier collapse or glacial lake burst likely triggered the massive flood in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district due to minimal rainfall data, challenging the traditional cloudburst theory.
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'Donald Trump' applies for residence certificate - More bizarre cases emerge amid Bihar SIR
The Circle Officer (CO) immediately rejected the request and called it a serious attempt to mock the administration.
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Uttarkashi’s Dharali disaster: If not a cloudburst, then what? Met, satellite data point to another cause
Uttarakhand news: Satellite images showed the presence of significant glaciers and at least two glacial lakes situated upstream of the disaster site.
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Uttar Pradesh floods: Beyond deluge, haunting challenges grip Prayagraj and Varanasi residents
UP Minister Nand Gopal Gupta Nandi, overseeing relief efforts in Prayagraj, assured continued support.
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Why Uttarkashi's deadly floods are a man-made disaster - Experts explain
Uttarkashi flash floods in Dharali village: The recent devastation has been compounded by unregulated development, particularly the proliferation of hotels and homestays encroaching on river channels.
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Uttarakhand flash flood swallows entire Dharali village | In pics
A video of the flash flood has emerged on social media, showing a torrent of water rushing down. People could be heard screaming in panic.
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Heavy rain leaves Uttar Pradesh under water | In pics
So far, 694 villages in 40 tehsils and 92 municipal wards have been impacted by rising waters. At least five rivers, including the Ganga and Yamuna, are flowing above the danger mark in Uttar Pradesh.
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How unscientific mining is pushing Uttarakhand’s Bageshwar toward Joshimath-style disaster
Unscientific mining in Uttarakhand’s Bageshwar is triggering land instability, water depletion, and landslides, drawing alarming parallels to the Joshimath subsidence crisis. A government panel warns that continued negligence could lead to a similar disaster
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Bengali-speaking migrant workers flee NCR, allege police abuse and extortion
Over 100 Bengali-speaking migrant workers fled the NCR, alleging police harassment, extortion, and abuse despite holding valid Indian identity documents. Fearful for their safety, they returned to West Bengal after enduring midnight raids and targeted violence
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From ‘Dog Babu’ to ‘Lord Ram’, ‘Mata Sita’ and ‘Kauwwa’: Bihar’s residence certificate drama hits divine and bizarre highs
In the latest case from Khagaria district, officials found online applications for residence certificates submitted under the names of Lord Ram, Goddess Sita, and a crow.
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Flood-like situation in Varanasi: Schools shut for two days as Ganga crosses danger mark
Visuals from Namo Ghat in Varansi showed Ganga river approaching danger levels, prompting heightened alert among authorities.
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From solar plant promise to fake legal service: Bengaluru businessman’s Rs 1.62 crore nightmare
A Bengaluru businessman lost Rs 1.62 crore in two cyber frauds first to a fake solar plant service and then to a bogus legal recovery firm. Police arrested the main accused, who ran a fake consultancy targeting scam victims.
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Wildlife tragedy in Karnataka: 20 peacocks found dead in Tumakuru, third suspected poisoning case in a month
Farmers found the carcasses of three male and 17 female peacocks scattered across farmland near a stream in Tumakuru, Karnataka.
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Bihar man declares father dead to sell ancestral land for Rs 2 lakh
A 90-year-old man in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur has accused his son of falsely declaring him dead to illegally sell ancestral land for Rs 2 lakh. The elderly man has sought legal action and cancellation of the fraudulent sale.
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Hyderabad weather: Heavy rain brings city to standstill as waterlogging triggers travel advisory
Hyderabad was thrown into disarray on Monday after a prolonged spell of heavy rainfall led to widespread waterlogging and severe traffic congestion across multiple neighbourhoods.
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Delhi court clears Satyendar Jain in PWD corruption case, cites lack of evidence - ‘Mere suspicion is not enough’
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) had registered a case in 2018 following a complaint from the Delhi government’s directorate of vigilance alleging that Satyendar Jain, in his capacity as then PWD minister and department officials had improperly engaged a 'creative team' of consultants in violation of recruitment and financial rules.
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2 injured after drunk medical officer rams SUV into bike in Uttarakhand; suspended | Video
The accident happened at around 1.45 pm on Saturday near Monal Hotel in Rudraprayag. CCTV and mobile phone videos showed a black Scorpio SUV hitting a Pulsar motorcycle and dragging it for nearly 100 metres.
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KSRTC bus strike: Karnataka govt issues WFH advisory as transport staff announces 'bandh' — What are protesters demanding?
The employees’ union of KSRTC are demanding payment of 38 months’ pending salary arrears and the implementation of a salary hike effective from January 1, 2024.
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Ghaziabad revamps traffic control with 3 zones, 9 sub-zones, 710 cops to ease congestion
Officials said the move is aimed at improving vehicle flow on important routes and handling the heavy volume of cross-border traffic between Ghaziabad, Delhi, and Uttarakhand.
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Bengaluru weather: Monsoon revives with short, sharp showers and waterlogging; IMD forecasts more thunderstorms
The brisk spell, although brief, led to waterlogging on major roads such as Kamaraj Road, as well as in low-lying areas of KR Puram and along the Kasturi Nagar down-ramp in Bengaluru.
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Red alert in Uttarakhand as torrential rain batters state, landslides block key roads; Char Dham Yatra suspended
The State Emergency Operation Centre confirmed that access routes to both Yamunotri and Gangotri remain blocked, leaving many pilgrims stranded. In addition, multiple landslides in Almora and Bageshwar have isolated several areas, affecting over 10,000 residents.
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Major traffic restrictions in Delhi today: Check routes and alternatives
In Delhi, traffic restrictions and diversions will be put in place in W-Point, A-Point ITO Chowk, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, Delhi Gate, Jawaharlal Nehru Marg, Rajghat Crossing, MGM and IP Marg between 8 am and 10.30 am on August 5.
