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'Vadodara bridge accident deeply saddening’: PM Modi announces Rs 2 lakh aid for victims

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'Vadodara bridge accident deeply saddening’: PM Modi announces Rs 2 lakh aid for victims

Nine people were killed and several vehicles fell into the Mahisagar River after a portion of the Gambhira-Mujpur bridge in Padra taluka of Gujarat's Vadodara collapsed on Wednesday morning.

'Donkey Route' case: ED targets visa agents in Punjab, Haryana over illegal US migration

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'Donkey Route' case: ED targets visa agents in Punjab, Haryana over illegal US migration

The ED’s probe focuses on the money trail, examining how agents laundered crores earned through the racket.

Madras HC bars TNSTC buses from 4 NH toll plazas - Travel to be 'severely' hit

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Madras HC bars TNSTC buses from 4 NH toll plazas - Travel to be 'severely' hit

The court acknowledged the seriousness of the directive, describing it as an “extreme step”, but said it has been compelled to act.

Bihar youth brutally thrashed, forced to marry his aunt

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Bihar youth brutally thrashed, forced to marry his aunt

Mithlesh's father Ramchandra, in his complaint, told the police that his son was thrashed by the group for allegedly having an affair with his uncle’s wife Rita Devi. The incident occured on July 2 in Bihar's Supaul district.

Jharkhand train halts for 2 hours to let elephant safely deliver calf on tracks

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Jharkhand train halts for 2 hours to let elephant safely deliver calf on tracks

Forest officials, who were monitoring the area, noticed that a female elephant in labour had lain down on the tracks. Concerned for the safety of both the mother and the unborn calf, they immediately contacted railway authorities.

Asia's oldest elephant Vatsala dies at Panna - the 'Nani Maa' and 'guardian of forests'

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Asia's oldest elephant Vatsala dies at Panna - the 'Nani Maa' and 'guardian of forests'

Vatsala’s maternal instincts made her a tourist magnet. Visitors often shared videos and photos of their encounters with her, captivated by her calm demeanour.

Newly-built Rajasthan highway washed away in Jhunjhunu | Watch

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Newly-built Rajasthan highway washed away in Jhunjhunu | Watch

The rising water level and strong currents proved too powerful for the new highway to withstand. A large portion of the highway collapsed into Katli River in Rajasthan’s Jhunjhunu district.

Vadodara bridge collapse: Eleven dead as four vehicles fall into Mahisagar river|Watch

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Vadodara bridge collapse: Eleven dead as four vehicles fall into Mahisagar river|Watch

Four vehicles fell into Mahisagar river due to the collapse of the bridge. So far, 3 people have been rescued. The incident occurred on the Padra–Mujpur stretch, a key connector between Central Gujarat and Saurashtra.

'Met shooter at a wedding' - How Patna trader masterminded Gopal Khemka's murder

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'Met shooter at a wedding' - How Patna trader masterminded Gopal Khemka's murder

Initially, Umesh had tried to engage professional shooters from Patna City and had approached a known arms dealer named Vikas, alias Raja. However, when the latter quoted a higher price, Umesh decided to carry out the shooting himself, using a weapon allegedly provided by Sao.

'Breaking Bad' in Rajasthan: 2 Science teachers held for running drug-making lab at flat

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'Breaking Bad' in Rajasthan: 2 Science teachers held for running drug-making lab at flat

Both the accused are locals — one a 35-year-old chemistry teacher at a private school and the other a 25-year-old science teacher at a government school in Ganganagar, Rajasthan.

Bharat Bandh today, Haryana roadways services to be affected

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Bharat Bandh today, Haryana roadways services to be affected

Sarbat Singh Punia, Vice-President of the All-India Road Transport Workers Federation, said the strike includes all 2,800 government-operated buses in Haryana, including Volvo services.

Himachal girl trapped under landslide debris for 5 hours fights her way out - ‘I had to come out alive’

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Himachal girl trapped under landslide debris for 5 hours fights her way out - ‘I had to come out alive’

Outside, her family and villagers searched frantically for her in the pouring rain, unsure of her whereabouts. Hours later, their prayers were answered.

Rajnath Singh approves Rs 303 crore for Secunderabad Cantonment infra revamp

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Rajnath Singh approves Rs 303 crore for Secunderabad Cantonment infra revamp

The Defence Ministry has instructed SCB to prioritise four key areas once Telangana deposits the compensation

Fuel ban on old vehicles in Delhi deferred to Nov 1 amid tech glitches, other critical challenges

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Fuel ban on old vehicles in Delhi deferred to Nov 1 amid tech glitches, other critical challenges

CAQM decided that the ban on refuelling EoL vehicles - diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years - will now come into effect simultaneously in Delhi and five adjoining high vehicle density districts

See in pics: Himachal rains, landslides cause widespread destruction

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See in pics: Himachal rains, landslides cause widespread destruction

At least 225 roads, including 153 in Mandi district, are closed due to heavy rains. Besides this, 163 transformers and 174 water supply schemes are also affected in Himachal Pradesh.

Bouncers assault cousins at elite nightclub in Delhi’s Connaught Place

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Bouncers assault cousins at elite nightclub in Delhi’s Connaught Place

The incident took place in the early hours of July 2 at Privee, a club located within the Shangri-La’s Eros Hotel complex in Connaught Place.

PHOTOS: Tourism in Kashmir coming back to life after Pahalgam horror

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PHOTOS: Tourism in Kashmir coming back to life after Pahalgam horror

Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat attributed Pahalgam's gradual revival to a coordinated effort by the Centre and the Jammu and Kashmir administration.

Delhi airport breaks into world’s top 10 busiest with 7.78 crore flyers, beats London, Tokyo

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Delhi airport breaks into world’s top 10 busiest with 7.78 crore flyers, beats London, Tokyo

IGIA’s rise in rank comes amid a consistent uptick in both domestic and international air traffic through the capital.

Karnataka woman beaten to death in barbaric 'exorcism' horror

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Karnataka woman beaten to death in barbaric 'exorcism' horror

In the disturbing clip, Asha grabs Geetamma by her hair and repeatedly slaps her. She then picks up a stick and relentlessly beats the elderly woman, who can be seen feebly trying to shield herself.

Gopal Khemka murder: Big breakthrough - Mastermind is a Patna trader who hired shooter for Rs 10 lakh

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Gopal Khemka murder: Big breakthrough - Mastermind is a Patna trader who hired shooter for Rs 10 lakh

Bihar Police are suspecting the involvement of jailed gangster Ajay Verma in Gopal Khemka’s murder. Police also suspect that the murder was linked to a land dispute.

Mandi miracle: Dog’s midnight bark saves 67 lives as landslide crushes Himachal village

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Mandi miracle: Dog’s midnight bark saves 67 lives as landslide crushes Himachal village

The incident took place between midnight and 1 am, when nonstop rain was falling over the Dharampur area in Mandi.

Mumbai CA ends life, leaves 3-page suicide note - 'Blackmailed over private video'

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Mumbai CA ends life, leaves 3-page suicide note - 'Blackmailed over private video'

The suicide note mentioned that one Rahul Parwani and one Saba Qureshi extorted Rs 3 crore from More in the last 18 months by threatening to circulate his private video, said Mumbai police.

Lucknow's Aam Mahotsav ends in free-for-all scramble - 'Mangoes stuffed in dupattas, sarees'

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Lucknow's Aam Mahotsav ends in free-for-all scramble - 'Mangoes stuffed in dupattas, sarees'

Clips shared online showed attendees laughing while hauling away armfuls of the fruit, some even using their clothing as makeshift bags.

Four held for stealing blue, black bags from railway stations in Delhi; replaced them with similar-looking luggage

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Four held for stealing blue, black bags from railway stations in Delhi; replaced them with similar-looking luggage

The arrests were made after five bags were allegedly stolen from passengers on the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra SF Express at the New Delhi Railway Station on Thursday.

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