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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.
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Tamil Nadu weather: Heavy rains to lash Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram
The IMD has attributed the persistent wet spell to a well-marked low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal. However, there is a glimmer of respite on the horizon, as the meteorological body stated this system is likely to weaken from Thursday.
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Delhi AQI today: City’s air stays ‘very poor’ three days after Diwali
Delhi AQI today: The analysis by the Decision Support System (DSS), which tracks pollution sources, showed that the mix of emissions affecting Delhi had shifted since Diwali on October 20.
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For the first time, you can sail on Delhi’s Yamuna; eco-cruises to launch in December
Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra confirmed that assembly work for the boats and the construction of eco-friendly jetties is already underway. The service will operate between Sonia Vihar and Jagatpur, with passengers boarding and deboarding at Sonia Vihar.
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Lost and found, Bengaluru style: Airport staff trace techie’s bag via UPI in minutes
The incident involved a tech professional, Jaskaran Singh, who was travelling to the airport. Like many, he took a BMTC KIA shuttle bus, but in his haste, he disembarked without his backpack, only realising the loss moments before he was due to check in for his flight.
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After Sabarimala, Guruvayur temple faces scrutiny in Kerala: Audit reveals missing gold, Rs 25 cr discrepancy
A 2019 audit of Kerala's Guruvayur temple has flagged missing assets, including gold and ivory, which were allegedly handled without proper procedure.
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Bengaluru’s Namma Metro plans 72-km corridor, direct link to upcoming international sports complex
The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL) has completed a feasibility study for a 68-km corridor connecting Kalena Agrahara on Bannerghatta Road to Kadugodi Tree Park near Whitefield.
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World's most polluted: Report places Delhi on top, with Lahore and Mumbai close behind
The concerning data emerged amidst heightened pollution levels in Delhi following Diwali celebrations.
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What is Hingot Yuddh? The fiery post-Diwali tradition that left 35 injured in Indore this year
Hingot Yuddh is observed on Dhok Padwa, the day following Diwali, in Gautampura near Indore. The ritual pits villagers from Gautampura (Turra team) against those from nearby Runji (Kalangi team) in a symbolic battle using burning ‘hingots’, dried, hollow fruits packed with gunpowder and sealed with clay.
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‘He was psychotic’: Former Punjab DGP denies murder, says son's drug addiction led to death
Mustafa revealed the family's internal conflict, stating that they had filed multiple police complaints against their son in Panchkula, but would consistently retract them because he was their blood.
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Kerala weather alert: Heavy rain, flood risk high as IMD issues orange and yellow warnings
According to a report by Onmanorama, the districts of Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam and Idukki are under the orange alert for Wednesday.
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Elephant charges vehicles near Jim Corbett, family escapes in split second with kids
Locals have revealed that the same elephant has been sighted in the area for several days and has a history of suddenly appearing on the road and charging at vehicles.
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Did Delhi AQI really cross 1000 after Diwali? The truth behind the numbers
Social media was flooded with screenshots showing Air Quality Index (AQI) figures touching, and even crossing, 1000 at several locations across Delhi.
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Mumbai Metro Line 11 to connect Wadala to Gateway of India: All about 17.4-km fully underground corridor
Mumbai Metro Line 11 will run from Anik Depot to Gateway of India, traversing some of the most congested and heritage-sensitive areas of east and south Mumbai.
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Uttarakhand proposes amendments to UCC: Key changes in live-in relationship registration explained
As per the Uttarakhand UCC, the rules for live-in relationships apply only to heterosexual couples. Like marriage, there are restrictions on prohibited relationships. The code lists 74 relationships in which live-in relationships are not allowed, including first cousins.
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Telangana man accused of killing constable shot dead in police encounter at Nizamabad hospital
The accused, identified as Sheik Riyaz, was admitted to the hospital following minor injuries. Police said he was killed after he allegedly tried to snatch a gun from the officers guarding him.
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Panjab University staffer slits mother's throat in Chandigarh
The victim, Sushila Negi, a widow, was living with her younger son, Ravi Negi, who works at Panjab University, in Chandigarh's Sector 40. Her elder son is settled abroad. The police confirmed that Ravi has been on the run since the murder.
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Namma Metro at 14: How delays and high fares are derailing Bengaluru's dream
While the network has grown to 97 km with 83 stations and now ferries over 10 lakh commuters daily, this expansion is being overwhelmingly outpaced by the city's burgeoning vehicle population.
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Chennai weather: IMD issues week-long alert as heavy rains brings city to standstill
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Chennai on Tuesday, while an orange alert has been sounded from Wednesday, October 22, to Friday, October 24, as more rain is expected throughout the week.
