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Pune software engineer held for alleged Al-Qaeda links, Bin Laden materials seized

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Pune software engineer held for alleged Al-Qaeda links, Bin Laden materials seized

Zuber Hungargekar was arrested from the Kondhwa area under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The Special UAPA Court has granted police custody until November 4.



Delhi airport gears up for busiest winter ever with over 1,500 daily flights

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Delhi airport gears up for busiest winter ever with over 1,500 daily flights

In 2019, Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport handled around 1,500 aircraft movements per day, including scheduled, non-scheduled, VIP, and government flights.

No rain from cloud seeding - and rising Punjab farm fires could choke Delhi even worse

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No rain from cloud seeding - and rising Punjab farm fires could choke Delhi even worse

Despite a 70 percent reduction in stubble-burning cases in Punjab over the past year, this season’s spike in reported incidents comes at a crucial time.

PM Modi’s Mumbai visit today: Traffic curbs announced - check timing, routes to avoid, key event details

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PM Modi’s Mumbai visit today: Traffic curbs announced - check timing, routes to avoid, key event details

In view of the Prime Minister’s visit, the Mumbai Traffic Police have issued traffic restrictions across parts of the western suburbs.

CM Rekha Gupta wields a broom as Delhi launches massive clean-up at Yamuna ghats after Chhath Puja

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CM Rekha Gupta wields a broom as Delhi launches massive clean-up at Yamuna ghats after Chhath Puja

According to reports, the Delhi Government, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and BJP leaders jointly orchestrated the extensive clean-up across the capital.



Cyclone Montha to drench West Bengal till Oct 31, IMD warns of heavy rain and thunderstorms

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Cyclone Montha to drench West Bengal till Oct 31, IMD warns of heavy rain and thunderstorms

Cyclone Montha: North Bengal districts are likely to witness light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms on Wednesday, according to the IMD.

Cyclone Montha highlights: Storm weakens in Andhra, but heavy rain alert sounded for five states

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Cyclone Montha highlights: Storm weakens in Andhra, but heavy rain alert sounded for five states

The Met department predicts the storm will move in a north-easterly direction over the East Central Arabian Sea in the coming 36 hours.

Bajrang Dal leader’s murder sparks tension in MP town, suspect's father dies by suicide hours later

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Bajrang Dal leader’s murder sparks tension in MP town, suspect's father dies by suicide hours later

Nilesh Rajak, 35, a former ‘gau seva pramukh’ for the Bajrang Dal's Katni unit, was shot dead by two unidentified assailants in the Kaimor police station area.

Cyclone Montha leaves Hyderabad waterlogged, IMD issues critical alert for several Telangana districts

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Cyclone Montha leaves Hyderabad waterlogged, IMD issues critical alert for several Telangana districts

IMD's Hyderabad unit has issued a critical red alert for Khammam and Warangal districts. An orange alert is in effect for a wider area, including the districts of Kothagudem, Hanamkonda, Mahabubnagar, Nalgonda, Vikarabad and Suryapet.



Delhi AQI remains in ‘poor’ category despite cloud seeding attempts

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Delhi AQI remains in ‘poor’ category despite cloud seeding attempts

The city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 275, placing it in the ‘poor’ category, according to the Air Quality Early Warning System at 5.30 am. The temperature at the time was 18.8°C.

Montha mayhem: Cyclone batters Andhra coast, leaves one dead

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Montha mayhem: Cyclone batters Andhra coast, leaves one dead

Eight flights scheduled for Tirupati, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Mumbai at Rajahmundry airport were cancelled on Tuesday afternoon and evening. Only three morning flights managed to take off for Hyderabad and New Delhi before operations were halted due to bad weather.

Montha weakens after landfall, IMD predicts heavy rain in Telangana, Andhra

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Montha weakens after landfall, IMD predicts heavy rain in Telangana, Andhra

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday said that Severe Cyclonic Storm 'Montha' has weakened into a Cyclonic Storm over the coastal Andhra Pradesh and will maintain the intensity of cyclonic storm during the next six hours.

Delhi murder case: How blackmail plot over intimate clips led to UPSC aspirant's death

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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.

Delhi airport terminal bus catches fire, no passengers onboard

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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.

Brazalian model molested in Bengaluru; cops take delivery agent into custody

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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.

CM Yogi announces renaming UP village Mustafabad to Kabir Dham - 'No Muslim family lives here'

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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.

Hyderabad on high alert as Cyclone Montha threatens city-wide flooding, travel bans

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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.

Chennai on orange alert as Cyclone Montha intensifies; from traffic snarls to power cuts – what you need to know

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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.



Bus catches fire after hitting high-tension wire in Rajasthan's Jaipur, 2 killed, many injured

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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.

Bengaluru cyber heist: How a plumber and class 10 graduate aided Rs 47 crore fintech hack

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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.

Arunachal IAS officer posted in Delhi arrested after teen suicide, sex abuse allegations; second accused found dead

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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.

Cyclone Montha: Andhra Pradesh braces for midnight landfall, vulnerable coastal villages across 3 states evacuated

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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.

Delhi pollution: MCD revives plan to hike parking fees across 400-plus city lots

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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.



Haryana student dies by suicide after AI-generated obscene images of sisters used for blackmail

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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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