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Gurugram Metro Phase-2 at a crossroads: Underground plan could double the cost, delay project by years
Gurugram Metropolitan Rapid Transit Limited (GMRL), the agency executing the project, has prepared a detailed report outlining the technical and financial implications of shifting to an underground alignment.
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Vande Bharat 4.0: 350 kmph, fully indigenous - What Ashwini Vaishnaw said about India next rail revolution
Vaishnaw emphasised the government’s commitment to ‘Make in India’ and warned suppliers against compromising on quality. He directed the Railway Board chairman to be ruthless in blacklisting any company found providing substandard products.
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Bengaluru to get 10-lane tunnel under Lalbagh, but experts warn of ecological risks
The underground tunnel project requires 2.56 lakh square feet of land, or just over six acres. The design also includes a shaft inside Lalbagh Botanical Garden, next to the rock formation, to lower the tunnel boring machine (TBM), which will travel 700 metres beneath the garden in Bengaluru.
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Manipur woman murdered in Delhi as father witnesses killing on video call
The victim, 26-year-old Thempi Khongsai, was found dead in a pool of blood in the bathroom of the couple's rented flat in Delhi this past Sunday.
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‘I moved here pregnant; my son is now 8’: Bengaluru woman’s viral post slams still-unfinished Ejipura flyover
Sharing her thoughts on X (formerly Twitter), she wrote, “No joke I moved to Koramangala pregnant, and my son is now almost eight. They’ve been building the flyover since before he was born, and he’s now in 2nd standard.”
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Bengaluru to host India’s most powerful supercomputer, boosting AI and climate research
The new facility, as per report, will make Bengaluru the epicentre of India's next phase in high-performance computing
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Diwali, Chhath test for New Delhi railway station: Can a ‘Yatri Suvidha Kendra’ prevent another stampede?
The initiative gains significance in the shadow of a tragic stampede at the same station in February, which claimed 18 lives during the Maha Kumbh rush.
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‘IG sahib will give full support’: Extortion allegation shadows Haryana IPS officer's suicide
The complaint, lodged at the Urban Estate Police Station on October 6, 2025, paints a troubling picture of systemic pressure
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What are green firecrackers? Decoding SC’s only permissible firework for Delhi-NCR
So, what sets these permitted firecrackers apart? Green crackers are scientifically developed to minimise their environmental and health impact.
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A ‘final note’, a headshot, no witness: The identical pattern in the Haryana IGP and ASI suicides
The aftermath has seen both families refuse to allow post-mortem examinations, each demanding justice based on the conflicting narratives in the notes.
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Mumbai Metro Yellow Line on track: First phase to open by Dec, second stretch next summer
Trial runs are underway on the first section, a 5.3-km stretch between Mandale and Diamond Garden in Chembur, which is expected to open for the public by December 2025.
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'Boards of shame': How Noida Authority is using public scrutiny to recover crores from builders
Officials confirmed that this is only the beginning. Similar hoardings are set to be erected outside other delinquent group housing projects, including those currently under NCLT oversight.
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Gravity of offence 'increases multifold' with 16 victims: Delhi court rejects Chaitanyananda’s bail
The case took a dramatic turn in court as the judge critically examined the defence's argument that her client had been falsely implicated.
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What Premanand ji Maharaj said about his health as ashram confirms medical care - 'Both kidneys ...'
Despite numerous devotees offering to donate a kidney, Maharaj has consistently declined, stating he does not wish to cause pain to others.
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‘Grabbed by 4 men, clothes torn off’: Student alleges gang assault at Delhi’s South Asian University
The attack is alleged to have occurred on Sunday when the student was on her way to the campus canteen.
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Kerala Catholic school stops Muslim student from wearing hijab, probe launched
A team led by the Ernakulam District Education Officer (DEO) visited the school on Monday and collected statements from the principal and staff.
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Durgapur MBBS student rape: All 5 accused arrested - How a brave sister helped cops catch main suspect
A 23-year-old second-year MBBS student was allegedly gang-raped at a forested spot near the medical college campus shortly after she had stepped out with a classmate for dinner in Durgapur on Friday evening.
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Is Ladakh's tourism boom over? A 60% drop tells a grim story
In Ladakh, the total tourist footfall until September this year stands at 2.86 lakh. The numbers reveal a steep decline as the season progressed: from 74,783 in June to a mere 34,053 in September.
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Durgapur rape case: Fourth accused arrested; his bike was used to escape crime scene, say police
Durgapur rape case: The accused, identified as Sheikh Nasiruddin, 24, from Biraj in West Bengal, was detained on Sunday and taken into custody after a long night of questioning.
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Bengaluru-based startup to launch India’s largest private satellite in 2026
The 160-kg satellite has secured a launch slot and will lift off aboard a SpaceX mission. The development marks a bold step for the domestic private sector into the domain of advanced orbital infrastructure.
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‘She was assaulted between 8-9 pm’: Survivor’s father rebuts Mamata Banerjee’s ‘12.30 am’ claim in Durgapur rape case
Durgapur gangrape survivor's father criticised West Bengal Chif Minister Mamata Banerjee’s alleged comment suggesting that women should be cautious about venturing out at night.
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Amid the diyas and glitter, Delhi's Diwali markets feel the pinch of changing times
In the Scindia Pottery market of Sarojini Nagar in Delhi, the rhythm of festival preparation is in full swing. Rows of freshly moulded diyas dry in the sun. Artisans paint intricate designs with practised hands.
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Bengaluru bizman slapped, assaulted by cab driver after questioning route; no one helped, says victim
The incident, which underscores rising tensions over urban transport etiquette, occurred on October 9 after businessman Bharath Ramarao landed at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA). The driver was arrested and later released on bail.
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Sabarimala missing gold scandal deepens: CPM leader, ex-board members face probe
The controversy centres on the handling of gold coverings, or platings, from Kerala’s revered Sabarimala temple. In 2019, the board entrusted the gold to Bengaluru-based Malayali artisan Unnikrishnan Potti. Crucially, the work was to be conducted in Chennai, directly flouting established norms.
