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CRPF jawan shot dead in Haryana's Sonipat days after clash with kanwariyas – was home to meet newborn son

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CRPF jawan shot dead in Haryana's Sonipat days after clash with kanwariyas – was home to meet newborn son

ACP Rishi Kant said a preliminary probe suggests a personal clash during the religious journey may have escalated into violence.

Mumbai doctor's year-long fight gets Rs 1 cr/year US drug free for life to 40 children

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Mumbai doctor's year-long fight gets Rs 1 cr/year US drug free for life to 40 children

A year’s supply costs over Rs 1 crore, making it nearly impossible for most Indian families to afford. Research suggests it could help them live up to 80 years, compared to the 15–20 years many currently expect.

Operation Mahadev: Pahalgam victims’ kin hail Army - ‘We can sleep better now’

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Operation Mahadev: Pahalgam victims’ kin hail Army - ‘We can sleep better now’

Indian Army eliminated three terrorists, including Suleiman Shah, the alleged mastermind behind the Pahalgam attack.

Rs 241-crore trash tendering in Greater Noida under scanner amid favouritism allegations

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Rs 241-crore trash tendering in Greater Noida under scanner amid favouritism allegations

The petitioners alleged that the bidding process had been unfairly tailored to favour a specific agency by repeatedly altering tender conditions and excluding consortium bids.

Ghaziabad man unleashes German Shepherd on power dept officials to escape unpaid bills; cop injured

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Ghaziabad man unleashes German Shepherd on power dept officials to escape unpaid bills; cop injured

Accompanied by junior engineer Sanjay Kumar and a police escort, the team arrived at the house to conduct a routine inspection after the homeowner had allegedly stopped paying electricity bills. A German Shepherd attacked Constable Amar Singh, ripping his uniform and damaging his mobile phone in the process.

Kolkata's hilsa dilemma: Myanmar & Gujarat fish fill void as Bangladesh supply dries up

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Kolkata's hilsa dilemma: Myanmar & Gujarat fish fill void as Bangladesh supply dries up

The shift comes amid uncertainty over whether Bangladesh will export its prized Padma hilsa to India this year due to strained bilateral relations.

'Drug party' busted in Pune: Ex-minister Eknath Khadse's son-in-law among 7 held

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'Drug party' busted in Pune: Ex-minister Eknath Khadse's son-in-law among 7 held

Pune police searched Pranjal Khewalkar's bungalow in Hadapsar as part of their investigation to find out where the drugs came from. During the search, they seized a laptop, three pen drives, and a hard disk.

Bihar govt issues residence certificate to 'Dog Babu', son of 'Kutta Babu', cancels it later

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Bihar govt issues residence certificate to 'Dog Babu', son of 'Kutta Babu', cancels it later

The certificate, numbered BRCCO/2025/15933581, carried the photo of a dog named ‘Dog Babu’ and cited his official address as Mohalla Kaulichak, Ward No 15, under the Nagar Parishad Masaurhi in Bihar.

Bengaluru women chased by 3 stalkers in broad daylight – ‘shaken, scared’ | Video

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Bengaluru women chased by 3 stalkers in broad daylight – ‘shaken, scared’ | Video

According to the women, the incident unfolded after they visited the Rameshwaram Cafe and began walking through JP Nagar in Bengaluru.

How Bihar's devastating floods open doors to child labour and sex trafficking networks

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How Bihar's devastating floods open doors to child labour and sex trafficking networks

The stories are harrowing. Children collapse from exhaustion, surviving on two rotis a day. Those who resist are beaten. But the reach of traffickers extends beyond child labour.

Phulera in real life: Bihar Vidhayak faces backlash after explosive phone call with Panchayat Sachiv goes viral

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Phulera in real life: Bihar Vidhayak faces backlash after explosive phone call with Panchayat Sachiv goes viral

The spat between Bhai Virendra and the panchayat secretary has also drawn sharp parallels with scenes from the popular web series “Panchayat”, where friction between local politicians and village officials is a recurring theme.

Indian wedding with no bride, no groom: Now, Bengaluru Gen-Z hops onto 'fake shaadi' party trend

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Indian wedding with no bride, no groom: Now, Bengaluru Gen-Z hops onto 'fake shaadi' party trend

While fake Indian weddings have gained popularity among youngsters across the country, some have criticised the concept, saying that Gen Z is not giving traditions the respect they are due.

Delhi's ageing flyovers: Brace for traffic headaches as massive repair drive set to choke roads

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Delhi's ageing flyovers: Brace for traffic headaches as massive repair drive set to choke roads

Officials have signalled that closures for repairs are inevitable, with closures expected to add pressure to an already strained road network.

Bengaluru Outer Ring Road traffic congestion: Police announce alternate routes

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Bengaluru Outer Ring Road traffic congestion: Police announce alternate routes

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic, East) Sahil Bagla said vehicles would not be allowed to enter the Outer Ring Road from the Kalamandir side via the service road of Jeevika Hospital, Marathahalli, in Bengaluru.

Supreme Court steps in on alarming dog bite cases in Delhi, takes suo motu cognisance

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Supreme Court steps in on alarming dog bite cases in Delhi, takes suo motu cognisance

The court’s intervention comes at a time when civic authorities across Delhi-NCR are under intense scrutiny for failing to manage the rapidly growing stray dog population and ensuring proper vaccination.

Delhi-NCR stray dog menace: 'She could’ve been saved' - Girl, 6, dies amid policy gaps and civic failure

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Delhi-NCR stray dog menace: 'She could’ve been saved' - Girl, 6, dies amid policy gaps and civic failure

This tragedy coincides with broader legal and administrative debates across Delhi-NCR on managing street dogs safely and humanely.

Bengaluru–Chennai Expressway toll: Commuters face steep charges as NHAI rolls out new fees

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Bengaluru–Chennai Expressway toll: Commuters face steep charges as NHAI rolls out new fees

Tolls will be based on distance, with four plazas positioned at Hedigenabele, Agrahara, Krishnarajapura and Sundarapalya.



Gurugram fuels Haryana’s highest-ever excise revenue, contributes 27% to state total

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Gurugram fuels Haryana’s highest-ever excise revenue, contributes 27% to state total

The district easily outpaced its peers, with Faridabad recording Rs 1,696 crore, Sonipat Rs 1,066 crore, Rewari Rs 654 crore and Hisar Rs 615 crore, a clear sign of Gurugram’s dominant grip on state excise flows.

After 48°C ‘feels like’ heat, Delhi set for wet end to July

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After 48°C ‘feels like’ heat, Delhi set for wet end to July

On Monday, Delhi is expected to see a slight drop in temperature. The maximum is likely to be around 35 degrees Celsius, and the minimum may hover between 26 and 28 degrees Celsius.

Hyderabad surrogacy scam busted: Couple finds baby's DNA not linked to them; doctor among 10 held

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Hyderabad surrogacy scam busted: Couple finds baby's DNA not linked to them; doctor among 10 held

The racket came to light after a couple from Rajasthan, now residing in Secunderabad — the twin city of Hyderabad — found out that the DNA of their child, born through surrogacy catered by the fertility centre, did not match with theirs and approached the police.

Delhi plans mega logistics hubs on outskirts to decongest capital

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Delhi plans mega logistics hubs on outskirts to decongest capital

Delhi sees nearly 193,000 vehicles transporting around 1 million tonnes of freight daily, with 21% merely passing through, as per state data.

Haridwar's Mansa Devi Temple stampede: 'Crowd grew too big, too fast' - What really happened?

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Haridwar's Mansa Devi Temple stampede: 'Crowd grew too big, too fast' - What really happened?

A video of the stampede showed people stuck in the chaos being frantically asked to go back as crowd swelled from all directions.

Barabanki temple stampede in UP: 2 dead in Sawan Somwar rush after monkey breaks electric wire

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Barabanki temple stampede in UP: 2 dead in Sawan Somwar rush after monkey breaks electric wire

UP Shiva temple stampede: The crowd had gathered in large numbers for early morning prayers when an electric wire fell on a tin shed causing chaos and panic.

Explained: How a truck triggered a 20-vehicle pile-up on Mumbai-Pune Expressway, leaving one dead and 16 injured

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Explained: How a truck triggered a 20-vehicle pile-up on Mumbai-Pune Expressway, leaving one dead and 16 injured

The incident occurred near the Khandala tunnel around 1:45 pm.

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