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Dharali flash floods: 43 people still missing, says Uttarakhand government in first official note
About 300 residents have stayed in Dharali, living alongside the constant movement of relief vehicles, while those with homes elsewhere have moved to Uttarkashi or Dehradun in Uttarakhand. So far, 1,278 people have been evacuated, including all stranded visitors and locals.
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Yellow alert issued as Delhi-NCR witnesses heavy rain, waterlogging
According to the India Meteorological Department, Delhi and its surrounding areas will remain under a yellow alert for the day, with forecasts of thunderstorms and rain.
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Cocaine, LSD recovered from Thar that ran over two pedestrians in Delhi’s Chanakyapuri
A medical test confirmed that the accused driver, identified as 26-year-old Ashish Bachchas from Shakarpur in east Delhi, was driving under the influence of drugs at the time of the crash in the Chanakyapuri area on Sunday.
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Supreme Court stray dog order: Is Delhi facing an impossible task? Logistical hurdles explained
With no permanent dog shelters and only around 20 Animal Birth Control centres run by the MCD in partnership with NGOs, the capital’s holding capacity is grossly inadequate.
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Chennai, parts of north Tamil Nadu to receive rainfall for next two days: IMD
Heavy rain is likely in parts of Tiruvallur and Ranipet on Tuesday and Wednesday, and additionally in Vellore and Tirupattur on Wednesday.
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Karnataka dentist who chopped mother-in-law into 19 pieces arrested - '7 plastic bags ...'
During interrogation, the accused confessed to the murder and admitted to dismembering the body in an attempt to obliterate evidence.
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Rajasthan HC orders civic bodies to clear stray dogs from streets, warns of FIRs for obstruction
This ruling coincided with a similar development in the Supreme Court, which on the same day directed authorities in Delhi-NCR to immediately begin picking up stray dogs from all localities and shift them to shelter homes.
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Bengaluru Metro Yellow Line: First day commuters hail 19 km ride in 32 mins as 'absolute delight'
Early commuters share their excitement over the city’s newest metro corridor: " ... the journey time, comfort, zero pollution, and freedom from traffic jams will impress you."
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SC’s stray dog ruling in Delhi-NCR triggers protests, Maneka Gandhi calls it 'angry judgment'
Delhi Police detained several protesters, including caregiving volunteers who expressed frustration at being silenced for their efforts to feed and care for the city's dogs.
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'International Police Bureau' in Noida: How 6 Bengal residents were running fake office in Sector 70
Investigation revealed that the gang displayed fake certificates supposedly issued by central ministries. Police said the group also kept multiple press ID cards, international human rights IDs, and official-looking stamps to make their operation appear authentic.
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Noida airport land scam explodes; crores lost in high-stakes Jewar property fraud
Jewar fraud: The increasing land rates, circle rates for agricultural land, expected to jump by 70% soon, have only intensified the temptation for fraudsters.
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Disturbing video shows Nagpur man carrying deceased wife on bike after deadly highway accident
The victim, identified as Gyarsi Amit Yadav, died on the spot after being struck by a speeding truck while travelling with her husband, Amit Yadav, on their motorcycle.
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After 24 years, DDA's Vikas Minar finally gets fire safety clearance
This is the first time since 2001 that the building has received such clearance. In the years between, every inspection had flagged problems, stopping the renewal of the NOC.
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Ghaziabad society resident beaten by maintenance staff for complaining about water shortage | Watch
The resident and a member of the maintenance team first argued and were seen shouting at one another; the resident then pushed the staff member, who responded with a punch to the face.
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Chhattisgarh youth gets calls from Kohli, De Villiers after SIM mix-up with RCB captain Rajat Patidar
According to Gariaband Superintendent of Police Nikhil Rakhecha, once the number was activated, Manish began receiving calls and WhatsApp messages meant for Patidar.
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‘Cat Kumar’, daughter of 'Catiya Devi', applies for residence certificate in Bihar
This bizarre incident follows closely on the heels of the ‘Dog Babu’ scandal in Masaurhi, near Patna, where a residence certificate was issued in the name of a dog.
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Delhi's women crime bosses: How Lady Dons are dominating capital's underworld
What distinguishes them is their ability to blend into crowds as unassuming women, only to re-emerge as the orchestrators of violence.
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Dummy terrorist enters Red Fort just days before Independence Day in another big security lapse
With Independence Day celebrations set for August 15, Delhi Police have intensified daily drills to fortify security.
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Telangana weather: 11 districts brace for heavy rains as IMD sounds alert till August 17
The IMD has cautioned residents across the state to remain alert, especially in low-lying areas, as more heavy rainfall is expected.
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Andhra college ragging: First-year student brutally assaulted, given electric shock by seniors; 3 arrested
The victim, who was staying in the BC hostel, was allegedly attacked by a group of senior students inside a hostel room on Thursday night.
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Why Mumbai's pigeon-feeding ban has sparked protests and a legal battle
Mumbai Kabutarkhanas: On August 6, hundreds of protesters, primarily from Jain community, tore down tarpaulin sheets erected by the BMC at Dadar’s historic kabutarkhana.
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Bangladeshi girl, 12, raped by over 200 men in 3 months near Mumbai; rescued from sex racket
Mumbai sex racket: Activist Madhu Shankar says such victims are even given hormonal injections to induce early puberty, accelerating abuse.
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How powerful Dharali flood altered Bhagirathi river's course - ISRO images show massive changes
Alterations in the channel can increase water speed, shift how sediment is carried, and weaken riverbanks many kilometres away. These changes could threaten bridges, alter floodplains and create new erosion-prone areas.
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Mumbai weather: Thundershowers to lash city; IMD issues yellow alert for August 13
Despite the recent showers, July 2025 proved to be the driest in recent memory for Mumbai.
