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3-ft-tall Gujarat doctor, defying all odds and winning legal battles, starts first posting today

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3-ft-tall Gujarat doctor, defying all odds and winning legal battles, starts first posting today

Born with dwarfism and a 72% locomotor disability, Dr Ganesh Baraiya's posting as a medical officer, marks the end of years of struggle, determination and a landmark fight for his right to study medicine.

Madhya Pradesh set to scrap two-child rule for employees after 24 years

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Madhya Pradesh set to scrap two-child rule for employees after 24 years

Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh removed similar two-child restrictions for their employees in 2016 and 2017, respectively.

Tamil Nadu cop on duty shoots himself dead at Madras HC bench premises

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Tamil Nadu cop on duty shoots himself dead at Madras HC bench premises

Police identified the deceased as M. Manickam, a native of E. Kottaipatti. He had been deployed at the main entrance of the High Court campus at the time of the incident.

41 flights delayed at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport due to dense fog

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41 flights delayed at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport due to dense fog

While Bengaluru witnessed light rainfall in the morning, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) did not issue any severe weather warnings.

Delhi air quality remains 'very poor' for 14th consecutive day

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Delhi air quality remains 'very poor' for 14th consecutive day

Delhi AQI: According to the CPCB, the national capital recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 349 at 7 am, while on Wednesday, Delhi witnessed an AQI of 327 at 4 pm.

Mumbai’s air crisis deepens: AQI 300+ in 2 suburbs, PM2.5 skyrockets

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Mumbai’s air crisis deepens: AQI 300+ in 2 suburbs, PM2.5 skyrockets

Mumbai AQI: On Wednesday, two suburbs, Malad West with an AQI of 308 and Borivali East at 303, recorded dangerous pollution levels, both breaching the 300 mark.

Noida hospital told to explore passive euthanasia for man in 12-year ‘vegetative’ state

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Noida hospital told to explore passive euthanasia for man in 12-year ‘vegetative’ state

Harish became quadriplegic in August 2013 after falling from the fourth floor of his accommodation while pursuing a BTech at Punjab University. For the past 12 years, he has been entirely bedridden, sustained by tubes for breathing and nutrition and has been treated at multiple hospitals.



SIR supervisor dies by suicide a day before wedding in UP; family says he feared dismissal over pending work

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SIR supervisor dies by suicide a day before wedding in UP; family says he feared dismissal over pending work

Sudhir's family and colleagues have accused senior revenue officials of threatening him with suspension and even dismissal from service for not completing work assigned under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise.

Delhi scraps WFH, ends hybrid classes as GRAP-3 lifted after slight AQI improvement

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Delhi scraps WFH, ends hybrid classes as GRAP-3 lifted after slight AQI improvement

In a video message, Sirsa said the decision was taken after the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) reviewed pollution levels and noted steady improvement over the past three days.

Protests in MP's Raisen over rape of 6-year-old girl, locals block NH-45; SP removed

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Protests in MP's Raisen over rape of 6-year-old girl, locals block NH-45; SP removed

The girl was allegedly raped by a 23-year-old man on November 21. The accused was identified as Salman. This incident has sparked massive outrage across MP's Raisen.

Bengaluru Metro Phase-3 double-decker corridor ‘won’t ease traffic’, finds report

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Bengaluru Metro Phase-3 double-decker corridor ‘won’t ease traffic’, finds report

The multi-level structure, planned across major routes, was seen as one of the city’s biggest steps toward tackling growing congestion. But the fresh analysis suggests that the elevated road may do little to reduce traffic on the ground.

Mumbai’s next big leap: The Uttan-Virar Sea Link that could rewrite city’s long-distance commute

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Mumbai’s next big leap: The Uttan-Virar Sea Link that could rewrite city’s long-distance commute

Phase 1 of the project covers a total of 55.12 km, including both the sea bridge and the approach roads. These include the 24.35-km sea link, a 9.32-km connecting road at Uttan, a 2.5-km connector at Vasai, and an 18.95-km connecting road at Virar.

World’s priciest cities 2025: Just one Indian city makes the cut in global ranking - again

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World’s priciest cities 2025: Just one Indian city makes the cut in global ranking - again

The Julius Baer report identifies Mumbai as the lowest-ranking city in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region on the list, underscoring its relative affordability for the wealthy.



Bengaluru mastermind couple arrested in fake Nandini Ghee racket

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Bengaluru mastermind couple arrested in fake Nandini Ghee racket

Fake Nandini Ghee racket: The couple was identified as Shivakumar and Ramya. They operated a manufacturing unit and sold fake ghee under the brand 'Nandini', owned by the Karnataka Co-operative Milk Producers' Federation (KMF).

Deepti Chaurasia suicide: Kamla Pasand owner's daughter-in-law found hanging in Delhi's Vasant Vihar

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Deepti Chaurasia suicide: Kamla Pasand owner's daughter-in-law found hanging in Delhi's Vasant Vihar

Deepti Chaurasia suicide: The Chaurasia family is well known in the pan masala business. Deepti Chaurasia had married Harpreet Chaurasia, Kamal Kishore’s son, in 2010, and the couple has a 14-year-old son.

Bengaluru power cut alert: BESCOM's Nov 26 shutdown to impact south city; full area list here

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Bengaluru power cut alert: BESCOM's Nov 26 shutdown to impact south city; full area list here

BESCOM has issued practical advice for those in the impacted zones, urging them to plan their day around the seven-hour window.

Rohtak basketball player dies as iron pole collapses on him during practice; CCTV captures incident

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Rohtak basketball player dies as iron pole collapses on him during practice; CCTV captures incident

The incident took place around 10 am at the sports ground in Lakhan Majra village, where Hardik, 16, was practising alone. The entire accident was recorded on CCTV.

India’s pollution hotspots: Delhi’s plight is severe, but the crisis is national and year-round

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India’s pollution hotspots: Delhi’s plight is severe, but the crisis is national and year-round

According to satellite-based assessment by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA), Delhi recorded an annual population-weighted average PM2.5 concentration of 101 micrograms per cubic metre (µg/m³).

17 years since 26/11 Mumbai attacks: Recalling the bravery that saved countless lives

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17 years since 26/11 Mumbai attacks: Recalling the bravery that saved countless lives

On 26 November 2008, 10 operatives from the Pakistani terrorist organisation Lashkar-e-Taiba infiltrated Mumbai via the sea route.

Watch: Speeding SUV crashes into Delhi house, woman resting on sofa survives by inches

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Watch: Speeding SUV crashes into Delhi house, woman resting on sofa survives by inches

There has been a rise of such cases of rash driving in Delhi-NCR, especially as similar videos frequently emerge from across the region.

Delhi blast probe: NIA recreates blast sequence with Al-Falah doctor in Faridabad

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Delhi blast probe: NIA recreates blast sequence with Al-Falah doctor in Faridabad

By midnight, the NIA team completed its operations in Faridabad and took Muzammil back to Delhi under heavy security.

Delhi AQI today: Air quality remains 'very poor', volcanic ash ruled out in pollution crisis

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Delhi AQI today: Air quality remains 'very poor', volcanic ash ruled out in pollution crisis

By Wednesday, the air quality index (AQI) in the Bawana area had reached a high of 382, creating a palpable and unhealthy environment.

26/11 Mumbai attack anniversary: The 'unpunished' conspiracy of ISI, Lashkar, Al Qaeda and Dawood gang's local support

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26/11 Mumbai attack anniversary: The 'unpunished' conspiracy of ISI, Lashkar, Al Qaeda and Dawood gang's local support

Mumbai terror attack: The investigation also turns a spotlight on a crucial and perhaps underexplored, aspect of the atrocity: extensive local support within Mumbai.

Cyclone Senyar: IMD issues heavy rain warning for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Andhra

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Cyclone Senyar: IMD issues heavy rain warning for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Andhra

Cyclone Senyar tracker live: IMD forecasted heavy to very heavy rainfall across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and over the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

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