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Police bust drug racket running from Hyderabad school; director among 3 held

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Police bust drug racket running from Hyderabad school; director among 3 held

The police recovered over 7 kg of Alprazolam, Rs 21 lakh in cash, large quantities of raw chemicals, and manufacturing equipment from Medha School in Hyderabad.

How a ‘beer party’ in Bengaluru police station led to the arrest of a British woman’s rapist

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How a ‘beer party’ in Bengaluru police station led to the arrest of a British woman’s rapist

In 1998, the court sentenced Kadiresh to life imprisonment, bringing closure to the high-profile case. Based on the crime, a Kannada movie, Police Officers, was released in 2002.

Mumbai Metro-3: Dussehra opening on the cards as CMRS conducts final phase inspection

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Mumbai Metro-3: Dussehra opening on the cards as CMRS conducts final phase inspection

Officials said the CMRS team will submit its inspection report next week. Based on the findings, the board will return for a final safety review of the pending 10.99 km stretch.

"Never under same roof": Kuki-Zo MLAs urge PM Modi to consider separate UT for tribals

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"Never under same roof": Kuki-Zo MLAs urge PM Modi to consider separate UT for tribals

In the memorandum, the Kuki leaders expressed hope that PM Modi’s visit to Manipur would mark a “historic shift" in the political trajectory of the Kuki-Zo people.

Relief from heat as rains make comeback to Mumbai; yellow alert in city, Thane for next 48 hours

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Relief from heat as rains make comeback to Mumbai; yellow alert in city, Thane for next 48 hours

Raigad district has been issued an orange alert with the possibility of very heavy showers on Sunday and Monday. While September often sees retreating showers, this year’s monsoon continues to remain active across Konkan and Mumbai.

New airport in Bihar's Purnia set to open on September 15

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New airport in Bihar's Purnia set to open on September 15

This will be the third such inauguration in Bihar after the new terminal building at Patna airport and the foundation stone laying for a new civil enclave in Bihta near Patna.

Delhi weather: Hot, humid day with light rain expected today

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Delhi weather: Hot, humid day with light rain expected today

The maximum temperature in Delhi over the next few days is expected to go up to 35°C with the heat index on the higher side. No colour-coded warning has been issued for the next few days.

90 children fall ill after mid-day meal in Rajasthan school, probe ordered

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90 children fall ill after mid-day meal in Rajasthan school, probe ordered

The incident occurred at the Government Higher Secondary School in Chudiyawas village, where 156 children had eaten chapatis and vegetables served under the government’s nutrition scheme.

Gwalior woman shot dead by estranged husband days after police complaint; held

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Gwalior woman shot dead by estranged husband days after police complaint; held

Arvind remained by her side with his loaded pistol while bystanders watched in shock. Gwalior police officers quickly responded, using tear gas to subdue and arrest him after a tense standoff.

Top woman Maoist leader surrenders to Telangana Police on health grounds

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Top woman Maoist leader surrenders to Telangana Police on health grounds

Pothula Padmavathi, wife of slain Maoist leader Mallojula Koteshwar Rao, alias Kishenji, was underground for 43 years and carried a ₹1 crore bounty.

In attempt to save son, woman falls with him from 13th floor of building in Noida

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In attempt to save son, woman falls with him from 13th floor of building in Noida

Darpan Chawla's mentally ill son, Daksh, who lived on the 13th floor of a building in Ace City, reportedly ran fast to jump down from the balcony of his flat on Saturday morning, Bisrakh police station in-charge inspector Manoj Kumar Singh said

Taj Palace in Delhi receives bomb threat via email

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Taj Palace in Delhi receives bomb threat via email

Delhi Police have confirmed the threat and stated massive security checks were carried out before the police declared the threats a hoax.

Indore man names his pet dog 'Sharmaji' to mock neighbour; case filed

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Indore man names his pet dog 'Sharmaji' to mock neighbour; case filed

The controversy began when a man, Bhupendra Singh, allegedly named his dog “Sharma” in a way that offended his neighbours, Virendra Sharma and his wife, Kiran.

Chennai weather: Warm temperatures with rain expected today, AQI remains moderate

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Chennai weather: Warm temperatures with rain expected today, AQI remains moderate

In Chennai, the day's average temperature stands at 30.1°C, accompanied by 63% humidity levels. Wind speeds are forecasted to reach 20.9 km/h, with an 85% probability of rain during late afternoon or evening hours.

BJP wins Amul Dairy elections for the first time with clear majority; Congress alleges ‘underhanded tactics’

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BJP wins Amul Dairy elections for the first time with clear majority; Congress alleges ‘underhanded tactics’

During the counting on Friday, the BJP emerged victorious in six block seats and one individual seat, while the Congress managed to retain its seat in Borsad and win Kapadvanj.

Actor, TVK chief Vijay begins mega tour with rally in Tiruchi’s Ariyalur for 2026 Tamil Nadu polls

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Actor, TVK chief Vijay begins mega tour with rally in Tiruchi’s Ariyalur for 2026 Tamil Nadu polls

The campaign began with a public rally in Ariyalur, where Tamil actor-turned-politician Vijay will address supporters after travelling from Tiruchirapalli.

Maharashtra renames Ahmednagar railway station as Ahilyanagar to honour Maratha queen Ahilyabai Holkar

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Maharashtra renames Ahmednagar railway station as Ahilyanagar to honour Maratha queen Ahilyabai Holkar

Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who had been strongly pushing for this renaming, expressed his gratitude to Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for giving their approval.

Cloudburst in Himachal’s Bilaspur; several vehicles buried in debris, farms damaged

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Cloudburst in Himachal’s Bilaspur; several vehicles buried in debris, farms damaged

The cloudburst occurred in Gutrahan village in the Namhol area of Naina Devi assembly constituency in Himachal Pradesh. Gushing waters along with debris swept away agricultural lands, said Kashmir Singh, a villager.

DTC to phase out paper tickets, go fully digital by September-end

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DTC to phase out paper tickets, go fully digital by September-end

For now, the digital ticketing system has been launched on a pilot basis at Rajghat 2, Kalkaji and Hasanpur depots, which run around 700 buses in Delhi.

Viral video shows water-mixed fuel at Telangana petrol pump, car engine damaged

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Viral video shows water-mixed fuel at Telangana petrol pump, car engine damaged

In the video, the man, whose car's engine broke down, can be seen taking petrol in a bottle. After filling the whole bottle, the water settled below while the petrol stayed up.

Booze on camelback: Delhi Police crackdown on gang smuggling liquor into capital through forest routes

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Booze on camelback: Delhi Police crackdown on gang smuggling liquor into capital through forest routes

Delhi Police found that the camels had been loaded with liquor concealed in 42 cartons. Inside were 24 bottles of beer and nearly 2,000 quarters of illicit alcohol.

Who is Sushila Karki, Nepal’s first woman PM with deep Varanasi roots

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Who is Sushila Karki, Nepal’s first woman PM with deep Varanasi roots

Sushila Karki’s elevation as Prime Minister of Nepal comes after protests by youths that killed 51 people and brought down the previous government.

PM Modi’s first visit to Manipur today since 2023 violence: What it means for the state

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PM Modi’s first visit to Manipur today since 2023 violence: What it means for the state

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will begin his tour from Mizoram’s capital, Aizawl. Here, he will launch and lay the foundation stones for several major projects worth over Rs 9,000 crore.

Mumbai’s Harbour Line train services to be closed for 14.5 hours on Sept 13-14 for diversion line works

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Mumbai’s Harbour Line train services to be closed for 14.5 hours on Sept 13-14 for diversion line works

The block on Mumbai's Harbour Line services between Vadala Road and Mankhurd will begin at 11.05 pm on Saturday and continue till 1.35 pm on Sunday. CR officials said both the Up and Down Harbour lines will remain closed during this period.

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