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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.
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South India’s first interstate metro between Bengaluru and Tamil Nadu’s Hosur hits a roadblock
The Tamil Nadu government had backed the Hosur-Bommasandra metro corridor, viewing it as a way to boost industrial and economic growth in Hosur. However, BMRCL officials said that while the idea is appealing on paper, it cannot be executed in practice.
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Watch: DU professor slapped by DUSU joint secretary inside principal's office
A video of the incident, showing the DU professor being attacked while police officers looked on, has sparked widespread outrage within the academic community. The Democratic Teachers’ Front (DTF) condemned the assault, calling it an attack on institutional integrity.
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BMRCL unlikely to roll back Namma Metro fare hike, claims 105% figure ‘misunderstood’
Several citizens, along with Bangalore South MP Tejasvi Surya, have questioned the logic behind the increase, calling it excessive and inconsistent with the FFC’s own recommendations.
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Kerala techie suicide: New video details RSS camp ordeal, names sexual abuser
In this fresh video, Ananthu explicitly names a person he alleges abused him. He states that an individual named Nidheesh Muraleedharan subjected him to continuous sexual abuse from the age of four.
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Versova-Madh bridge gets green nod: Mumbai’s Rs 2,395 cr coastal link to turn 1-hr ride into 10 mins
The announcement was made by Union Minister of Commerce and Industry and Mumbai North MP Piyush Goyal, who said the project marks a major step in improving connectivity in Mumbai’s western suburbs.
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Decongesting Bengaluru: Rapid rail corridors to connect city with neighbouring towns – Know all proposed corridors
The Karnataka government has been in talks with the NCRTC to explore a regional rapid transit system (RRTS) aimed at easing traffic congestion in Bengaluru.
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Bengaluru traffic cop slaps biker, suspended; not enough, say netizens – ‘Should be in jail’
The clip, allegedly recorded by a bystander, shows an officer of traffic police hitting the rider at an unknown location in Bengaluru. The reason for the argument is not clear.
