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Delhi murder case: How blackmail plot over intimate clips led to UPSC aspirant's death
The lives of Ramkesh Meena, 32 and Amrita Chauhan, 21, first intersected this May. An instant connection led to a coffee date and the swift exchange of numbers, culminating in the couple moving in together in Delhi by August.
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Delhi airport terminal bus catches fire, no passengers onboard
The incident occurred at Delhi airport’s Terminal 3. No passengers were on board the bus at the time of the incident. Responding swiftly, the airport’s own fire squad brought the situation under control.
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Brazalian model molested in Bengaluru; cops take delivery agent into custody
The woman managed to push him away and secure the door before he could enter the flat, officials stated. The delivery platform he worked for has since removed him from his position.
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CM Yogi announces renaming UP village Mustafabad to Kabir Dham - 'No Muslim family lives here'
The new name, Kabir Dham, pays homage to the 15th-century mystic poet and saint Kabir, who is revered across communities for his teachings that transcended religious divides.
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Hyderabad on high alert as Cyclone Montha threatens city-wide flooding, travel bans
The IMD’s seven-day forecast indicates that the rainfall in Hyderabad will intensify on Wednesday, with heavy falls expected in parts of the city.
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Chennai on orange alert as Cyclone Montha intensifies; from traffic snarls to power cuts – what you need to know
The storm’s structure remains sheared, with its most potent cloud cover and rainfall situated to the west, a clear indication that Tamil Nadu’s coastline is already experiencing its initial effects.
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Bus catches fire after hitting high-tension wire in Rajasthan's Jaipur, 2 killed, many injured
The incident was reported from the Manoharpur area in Rajasthan's Jaipur. The bus was transporting labourers to a brick kiln located in Todi village when the accident occurred near the kiln site.
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Bengaluru cyber heist: How a plumber and class 10 graduate aided Rs 47 crore fintech hack
They two are accused of being key local players for the overseas criminals. The investigation was launched on August 8 after a senior manager at Whizdm Finance Private Limited, which operates ‘Moneyview’ instant loan app, filed a formal complaint.
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Arunachal IAS officer posted in Delhi arrested after teen suicide, sex abuse allegations; second accused found dead
Family members of the 19-year-old told the police that he had left behind suicide notes accusing officials of sexually exploiting him, making financial promises and manipulating him.
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Cyclone Montha: Andhra Pradesh braces for midnight landfall, vulnerable coastal villages across 3 states evacuated
While Andhra Pradesh is expected to bear the brunt of the storm, with red and orange alerts issued for 23 of its districts, the effects will be felt across state borders.
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Delhi pollution: MCD revives plan to hike parking fees across 400-plus city lots
According to an MCD official, the proposal will shortly be presented to the House for approval. If passed, the revised, higher rates would be implemented immediately and remain in force until air quality in Delhi shows significant improvement.
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Haryana student dies by suicide after AI-generated obscene images of sisters used for blackmail
The perpetrator used artificial intelligence to create nude photographs and videos of Rahul and his sisters, which were then used to extort money.
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UPSC aspirant killed by live-in partner: Delhi Police reveal forensic student's 'perfect murder' plan
Delhi Police said they arrested Amrita Chauhan, 21, a BSc Forensic Science student who used her knowledge to fabricate the crime scene, along with her former boyfriend Sumit Kashyap, 27, an LPG gas cylinder distributor, and Sandeep Kumar, 29, an SSC/CGL aspirant.
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Kanpur LLB student's stomach split open, fingers chopped off in cleaver attack over medicine price
In a desperate bid to save his life before an ambulance could take him to hospital, Chandel’s family were forced to tie his protruding intestines with a cloth.
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Chhath Puja 2025: Delhi holiday list - from schools to transport, what you need to know
The Delhi administration has constructed over 1,000 ghats - temporary water bodies - to allow devotees to perform rituals safely and conveniently.
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How Rajasthan officer’s wife earned Rs 37 lakh ‘salary’ for jobs she never did
The alleged conspiracy unravelled following a petition in the Rajasthan High Court. It implicates Pradyuman Dixit, a joint director in the state's Department of Information Technology, who is posted at RajComp Info Services Ltd.
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Pune security guard kills 3-year-old twins, leaves their bodies in forest
The accused, identified as Rahul Chavan, who worked at the Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park Phase 2 in Hinjewadi, Pune, was arrested after he voluntarily approached police in Washim district to confess to the crime.
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What Cyclone Montha landfall in Andhra means for Bengaluru's weather?
Bengaluru is among the urban centres expected to see a change in weather patterns due to the distant system. The IMD has forecast light to moderate rainfall for the city within the next 12 hours, accompanied by cloudy skies.
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83-year-old British woman’s record-breaking bungee jump in Rishikesh stuns the internet | Watch
Olena Byko took the breathtaking 117-metre plunge from the iconic Jumpin Heights platform at the Shivpuri Bungee Jumping Centre in Rishikesh.
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Delhi-NCR AQI update: Capital’s air quality remains in ‘poor’ zone, Anand Vihar hits ‘severe’ levels
In response to the persistently dirty air, medical professionals have advised residents of the National Capital Region (NCR) to restrict outdoor activities to only the essentials until air quality returns to at least the ‘moderate’ category.
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Kurnool bus fire: Telangana govt sets up helpline after 19 passengers, biker killed
Out of the 40 people onboard, 15 passengers managed to escape with injuries, while several others were charred to death. The survivors were rushed to nearby hospitals with burns and other injuries.
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Banned ‘carbide gun' leaves 14 children blind in Madhya Pradesh Diwali tragedy
Hospitals in Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur and Gwalior have been inundated with young patients, their eye wards filling up over a harrowing 72-hour period.
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Sigma gang eliminated in Delhi was planning major strike during Bihar elections, says report
The gang’s leaders, Bihar's ‘most wanted’ figures Ranjan Pathak, 25 and Manish Pathak, 33, were killed alongside two associates, Bimlesh Mahto, 25 and Aman Thakur, 21. According to a report, the gang had reportedly been plotting a major strike aimed at disrupting the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.
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Delhi encounter: How cops gunned down Bihar’s 4 most-wanted and wiped out Ranjan Pathak's ‘Sigma Gang’
According to the police, the men, identified as Ranjan Pathak (25), Bimlesh Mahto (25), Manish Pathak (33), and Aman Thakur (21), belonged to the Sigma Gang, a criminal network involved in extortion and contract killings across Bihar.
